Ponder Looms in Belmont Bid Amid Preakness Drama
Ponder the Kentucky Derby winner faced stiff finish as Capot edged Palestinian by a head in the Preakness with Alsab’s 1942 mile record intact. Belmont prospects hinge on Ponder’s speed and stamina while the Pennsylvania Game Commission launches a drive to curb wildlife slaughter on state roads.
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AFL backs legalized horse race betting in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 16. The AFL Pennsylvania Federation of Labor urged approval of a statewide referend um to allow pari mutuel betting in the state. The labor group endorsed the proposal at its annual convention, saying it would bring about ten million dollars in annual revenues.
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White Sox blank Indians as pennant race tightens
The Chicago White Sox shut out the Cleveland Indians 10-0 and 2-0 in a doubleheader. Bill Wight earned his fourth straight win with a five-hitter, while Allen Gettel allowed only four hits in the nightcap. The wins lift Chicago to third place, two and a half games behind the leaders.
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Baseball scores and standings from American and National Leagues
Yesterday results show Chicago 10 Cleveland 0 Philadelphia 8 New York 7 Detroit 9 St Louis 12 Boston 3 Washington 4 New York 0 16 69 640 Detroit 1560-2 Chicago 5 oe Philadelphia 13 519 Cleveland 10 10 S003 Washington 13 300 3% Boston 4), 10 42 455 4% St Louis 8 19 296 99 '(Game behind leader). National League standings list New York 16-9 640 Boston 16-9 407 Cincinnati 13-12 690 3 Brooklyn 12-13 490 4 St Louis 10-12 455 Philadelphia 11-5 428 Pittsburgh 1 18 A235 Chicago vee ID M417 5. International League Rochester 8-1 Newark 1 Montreal 10-8 Jersey City 9- Baltimore 7-3 Buffalo 2-4 Toronto 1-8 Syracuse 5-2.
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Sam Chapman Stars as A's Win Doubleheader
Batting in the first game Chapman drove in the winning run with a long fly after two homers and a double, sparking a seven run sixth inning in a 8-7 victory over the Yankees. In the nightcap the A's won 7-0. Bill White and Allen Gettel shut out the Indians in the combined effort.
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Corry Skeet Team Tops Falconer In YorkPenn League
Corry skeet squad posted its third straight win yesterday east of Columbus defeating Falconer 246 to 241. Herman Steives led Corry with 84 25, while K Lindquist topped Falconer with 24 23. Gerry Will idle next Sunday. practice shoot set for 10 a m.
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Olympia May Return In Belmont Stakes
May 16 Olympia may contest the Belmont Stakes on June 11 as a possible 1949 champion colt. Pimlico closed after a Preakness where Olympia finished fifth as Calumet’s Ponder won. Greentree’s Capet took honors. Parke predicts a wide open field with several colts in competition.
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Exhibition Draws 30000 For Indians Pirates Game
A crowd of at least 30,000 is expected for the benefit exhibition between the world champion Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. The game supports the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
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Sam Chapman Comes Back to Lead A's Past Yankees
Sam Chapman, veteran outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, returns from eye trouble and postwar layoff to boost his batting to a 361 pace over a five day stretch. He drives in runs and hits four home runs during a weekend sweep of the New York Yankees. Chapman’s comeback follows eye strain and a wartime service interruption, with his 30 hits and 12 doubles in the period fueling the A's success.
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Sailors Top Tor For Middle Atlantic League Lead
Weekend play left Erie and Uniontown rained out as Butler beat New Castle twice, 7-1 in Game 1 and 12-5 in the seven inning afterpiece. Don Hagen had two hits for New Castle in the opener, while Al Morrow held them to six in the nightcap.
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Syracuse basketball team goes 19 of 20 in 1929 30 season test
In a Sunday curfew finale Joe Lome rett drives a ninth inning double for Vandergrift in a tense game. The Planers rally with five runs in the last frame to edge Vandergrift 10 .
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