Yawkey Team Posts Eighth Straight Win
Henry Super reports the Boston Red Sox on an eight game run led by Lefty Grove and Jimmy Foxx as they top the American League race. Foxx drives in runs and homers. Grove earns his sixth straight win after beating the Senators. Browns beat Tigers. Pirates beat Cubs. Bees top Dodgers. Cardinals outlast Reds in 10 innings.
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Pirates Hand Red Duke His Walking Papers
Pittsburgh area report on Marvin Duke, a Pirates recruit pitcher aged 29, who received his walking papers in Chicago. He paused in Pittsburgh en route from training, telephoned Rector Racine in Montreal, and expected a courtesy call to Pirates head Till Benswanger as he contemplates no appeal.
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Aeros to Begin Practice for May 28 Opener at Aero Park
Aero base ball squad starts first practice at Aero Park this afternoon after bad weather delayed last week. Manager Kip Anderson hints at Ashville N. Y. signing for the opening game in under two weeks. Ashville, a Chautauqua County League club, features former Aero players Leo Squinn and Oliver.
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Winners in Keg Meet at Jamestown Bowling Event
Jamestown hosted a bowling tournament over the weekend with multiple divisions. Team results include Five-Man Cleveland Vegetables Pri Ads Jamestown Behringer Buffalo and others with scores in the 2800s and 2900s. Individual and two man results feature players from Jamestown Pittsburgh Brig Corry Bradford and Buffalo among others with varied scores.
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Yankees to Play Tribe Sunday in Cleveland Debut
Weather prevented a meeting with the White Sox yesterday as Cleveland prepares for the Indians first invasion by eastern teams. The Yankees will visit League Park for their Cleveland debut next Sunday, marking a key series opener.
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Pro Driver Wins Albany to New York Outboard Race
Ted Roberts of New York City won the Albany to New York outboard motor race in Class B aboard Phantom. Roberts, a professional driver, had started in most of the season’s races and returned home to a near homecoming. Fred Jacoby Jr. of North Bergen NJ took second after a officials mixup, with Douglas Ponda of New York City third. Ed Mattis and R H Hubbell Jr. of Erie also competed, finishing 15th and 22nd respectively.
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Cliff Melton Poised to Set Pitching Records in 1940s Giants Run
New York May 15 Clifford Melton nicknamed Mickey Mouse from Black Mountain N G has won six straight for the Giants in 1940. The left hander beat the Cardinals 5 3 to push his total to six victories as New York played only 21 games of 154. If he keeps this pace he could win 42 games and threaten modern and 1900s records.
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Mickey Mouse) Melton
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Marathon Walker Wins A A U Title In Cincinnati
Leo Schnepel, a power company troubleshooter, won the 50,000 meter A A U walking championship by covering about 31 miles in 5 18 50.2 hours. He represented the Polish Falcons of Elizabeth New Jersey and finished five minutes ahead of John Abate of Cincinnati. The race ran through hail and rain portions but no records were set.
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Cummings and Mays Split Heats in Indy Match Rain Delays Final
Bill Cummings of Indianapolis and Rex Mays of Glendale each won a heat in their 25 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Weather forced postponement as rain and cold winds kept fans of about 20,000 waiting seven hours. Officials said the deciding heat would be held later in the week.
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Dauber Wins Preakness in Muddy Finish
Dauber surged clear in Baltimore to win the Preakness Stakes, defeating Menow and Fighting Fox as Cravat faded in the mud. Jockey Jackie Westrope steered Cravat to second in a photo finish, with Belmont prospects bright for Dauber who faces Stagehand and Lawrin later.
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Yesterday's Hero Lefty Grove Sets Sox Win Streak
Yesterday's hero Lefty Grove, a 3 year old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, secured his sixth straight victory of the season.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Scores
Baseball results list several games with rain delays and postponements. Boston defeated Washington 4 to 3 while St Louis beat Detroit 4 to 4 in rain affected action. Brooklyn topped Boston 10 to 7 as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia in ten innings 12 to 11.
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Korn-Smax Softball Reorganizes for Busy Schedule
The Korn-Smax softball team reorganizes and asks all players to report at Washington Street grounds at 6 00 tomorrow evening. The club will play Spartansburg here at 6 00 Thursday evening. Manager Harvey Groscnt is lining up a heavy schedule for this season.
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Dizzy Dean To Throw In Final Tryout Wednesday
Dizzy Dean, sporting a $250000 contract, departs for New York with the Cubs as they face the Giants. He will throw practice pitches at the Polo Grounds on Wednesday after two weeks of rest, hoping his right shoulder cooperates and allows a return to regular mound duty within weeks.
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Man Arrested Over Brook Trout Possession in Clymer
Carl Pastor, 81, of Geloron, N Y, was arrested by a game warden in Clymer for possessing 24 brook trout, 12 of which were undersized. He was arraigned before Justice J K Whippo on a conservation violation and offered a choice between a $50 fine or 50 days in Chautauqua County Jail.
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