New York keeps streak alive over Cubs in windy shutout
The Giants extended a hot stretch by beating the Cubs 8-5 as Mel Ott and Joe Medwick sparked a late rally. Brooklyn benched five regulars and fell to Brooklyn’s woes, while the Cardinals chased the Boston club with relief pitching and key hits.
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Ottmeh
Cardinals
Braves
Reds
Phils
Associated Fresh
Flatbush
Dodgers
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Seasor
Frankie Frisch
Fordham Flash
Bob Elliott
Babe Dahlgren
Tommy O'Brien
Frankie Gustine
al Lopes
Tom Sears
Wily
Nick Sttincevich
Mel Ott
Joe Medwick
Phil Weintraub
Erlc Lombardi
Brewer
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Mookie
Ken Burkhardt
Boston
Stan Partenheimer
Ray Sanders
Babe Adams
Burkhardt
Butch Niemen
Braves Face Need for Relief Pitcher In Bid for Wins
Fragmentary notes show agitates about age of pitchers, a vote taken at a pub, and a remark about Pat Coukter Triplett in left field with one second and a call for a relief pitcher for the Braves.
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Pat Coukter Triplett
Braves
Pital
Trade Talk Nods to Star Players in Bushels of Speculation
A fragment notes possible player swaps with Vernon Kennedy or Lewis Lucier as prospects to land Eddie Joost or Whitey Weltel, reflecting ongoing trade chatter. The brief hints at negotiations without confirming deals or teams involved.
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Vernon Kennedy
Lewis) Lucier
Eddie) Joost
Whitey) Weltelman
Irvine Opens Season Sunday in Independent League
Weather permitting the Irvine Forge baseball club opens Sunday afternoon at Wilder Field against the Buffalo Colored Giants. Manager Jimmy Morrison may start with Ginny Treeborough or Steddle Gagliardi on pitching duties. lineup features Rosey Boxenquist Red Geigerich John Pante Joe Mise Nick Creek Andy Natale Diz Hines and Peeley McKinney. The paper notes a district semi pro league plan in Warren and lists notable baseball figures and recent trades affecting teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, plus other sports tidbits and obituaries.
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Buffalo Colored Giants
Wilder Field
Bmmy Morrison
Wither
Ginny
Treeborough
Steddle Gagliardi
Vostey
Gagliard
Morrison
Rosey
Boxenquist
Red Geigerich
John Pante
Joe Mise
Nick Creek
Andy Natale
Diz" Hines
Peeley
McKinney
Porgy
Warren
Corry
Ty” Crandall
Gerry
Die Imedis
Teague
Jamestown
Salamana
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Aubiin
State Boxing Commission
George Gainford
New York
Pittsburgh
Secon
Curtis
Shepard
Max Sohmejing
Germany
Army
Stars and Stripes
Selymeling
Joe Lots
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Fritch
Arthur Houtteman
Detroit Tigers
Honttemantes
Boxing results from New York and Philadelphia bouts
Fall River and Philadelphia notes list brief boxing outcomes with weight classes and judges. Matches feature Ca rubia, Cooper, Moran, Sammons, Anderson, Patucci, and Bryant with TKO or outpoints noted across cities.
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Fall River
Mass
Bally Carubia
New York
Deacon Cooper
George Buller
Waterbury
Conn
Berdie Moran
Boston
Philadelphia
Freddy Sammons
Chester
Pat Patucci
Port Norris
N. J
Talbert Anderson
Jimmy Alles
Phila
Iselphis
Brooklyn
Maryin Bryant
Memorial Open golf event to honor Sgt Andy Alcroft
The 36 hole Open golf tournament scheduled for Youngstown in June will be held as a memorial to Sgt Andy Alcroft late last year in Germany. Alcroft's father Al Alcroft is the Host Club pro. The piece notes other New York area events with distinctive names like the Beers Memorial Sharkey Tourney and the Jess Sweetser Victory Cup.
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New York
Youngstown
Andy Alcroft
Germany
Andy
al Alcroft
William J. Beers
Hal Sharkey
Newark News
Jess Sweetser
New Cumberland Army center recalls famed baseball talent
A May wartime note in Cumberland Pennsylvania recalls major leaguers who passed through the New Cumberland Army reception center before its closure. Stars include Danny Liz Whiller Ron Northey Pat Mullen and Bill Cox among others who trained here while serving, with pitchers Tommy Hughes Royce Lint and Carl Scheib listed among notable arrivals and alumni.
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Cumberland
New
Cumberland Army
Phillies
Pat Mullen
Detroit Tigers
Yon Myers
Cincinnati Reds
Elmer Vale
Philadelphia Athletics
Ducky” Detweiler
Boston Red Sox
Bobby Ralwn
Columbus
American Association
New Cumberland
Tommy Hughes
Fred Caligheri
The
Athletics
Paul Miner
Knoxville
New York Giants
Royce Lint
Pittsburgh
Dany Tomaso
Carl Scheib
Baseball scores and upcoming games across leagues
Yesterday NL results St Louis 7 Boston 4 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia Pittsburgh 12 Brooklyn 3 New York 8 Chicago 5. Today Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia. AL yesterday postponed games standings show Chisago New York Detroit St Louis Washington Philadelphia Boston Cleveland. Today's NY at St Louis Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland. International Newark 12 Baltimore 0 Jersey City at Syracuse rain only games scheduled. American Association Indianapolis 2 Kansas City 0 St Paul 22 Toledo 9 Minneapolis 3 Columbus 2 Louisville Milwaukee cold. Pony League games postponed.
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St. Lois
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Chisago
Detroit
Washington
Boson
Cleveland
Yoilay
St. Lats
Newark
Baltimore
Jersey City
Syracuse
American Association
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Ity
Bostott
Cincinmati A
All Pony League Games Washed Out by Rain
Buffalo N Y May 18 postponements in the Pony League season rose to 34 as all games on the slate were cancelled due to rain and wet grounds. Tonight’s scheduled matchups included Bradford at Batavia Jamestown at Hornell seal at Wellsville Olean at Lockport.
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Scutingeu
Buffalo
N.Y
Donight
Bradford
Batavia
Jamestown
Hornell
Seal
Wellaville
Olean
Leckport
Boxing officials held accountable for fighters' showing
The State Athletic Commission ruled boxing managers bear full financial responsibility for a fighter's performance. Harry Pivton of Pittsburgh was ordered to cover all losses from Al Cox of Harrisburg after Pitner’s boxers failed to perform. Cox was absolved of blame and the quartet was suspended indefinitely.
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Boxing Commission
Harry Hitler
al Cox
Py Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Athletic Commission
Harry Pivton
Pittsburgh
Prewuter
Pitler
Hartisburg
George Jones, Jr
Williamsport
Cox
Pitcher
Phillies Seek Advice to Uplift From Grandstand Club
The Grandstand Managers Club plans to aid the Philadelphia Phillies by offering fast change and management tips aimed at pulling the team from the NL cellar. A manager criticized Freddie Fitzsimmons handling, while another urged not to yell from the stands.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
GMC
Freddie
Simmons
Phils
Giants
Dodgers
Fipasimmons
Boxing promoters suspend ten boxers over Harrisburg trust claim
Jones says a contract was signed to test fighters readiness before a Harrisburg show. Pitler allegedly failed to bring his boxers and fulfill promises by their manager, resulting in ten suspensions and a claim that such authority by a fight manager is rare in Pennsylvania.
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Pitler
Harrisburg
Pennsylvana
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