Melvin Ott Emerges as Giants Utility Star in Spring
In a spring marked by injuries, Melvin Ott, the young utility man, stepped into crucial roles for the New York Giants. Signed at 18 after a Gretna High School stint, Ott traded catching for infield and outfield duty, delivering a clutch upgrade as McGraw relied on him to keep the pennant chase alive.
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Tie Club
New Yorke
Andy Cohen
Tittle
Sesson
Rogers Hornsby
New York
Cohen
Andy Caher
Freddy Lindstrom
Andy Reese
George Harper
Cardinals
Bo O'Ferrell
Melvin
Mal Otis
Toba Iey
Mandell Dominates McLarnin In Lightweight Title Bout
Sammy Mandell outpointed challenger Jimmy McLarnin over fifteen rounds at the Polo Grounds, dominating with sharp lefts and body blows. McLarnin, deemed overmatched, was unable to unseat the champion as Mandell kept control from start to finish, leaving the ring largely unmarked.
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United Press
New York
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Baseball stars shine as Gehrig Cobb and Speaker shine
In a two game set at Elizabeth New Jersey and Heaware New Jersey, Lon Gehrig hits safely twice and scores once in game one while fanning once in four trips. Ty Cobb singles and steals a base in game one and goes hitless in game two. Tris Speaker makes two hits in game one, then rests after collision, and Paul Waner adds a lone hit in game two. Mickey Walker defends title in Middletown arena with a 10 round decision over George Smith as Levin-Pky battles light heavyweight in another bout.
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Struc
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Tris Speaker
Bing Miler Kill
Paul Waners
Rogers Hornsby
Ffarry Hellmar
Group Regains Old Time Batting Form
Verne Group, once a standout with the Corey Tide for years past, appears to have rekindled his prime hitting eye with the Golmistown club in the Middle Atlantic League. He doubled and hit three homers in two plate appearances for East Fate against Scotdile, then led a 10 to 8 slugging win. He added two sacrifice hits and one put-out. Fairmont rallied in the ninth to defeat Wheel 5 to 4 as Apple Holland doubled and Johnny Beck tripled.
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Sonte
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Golmistown Club
East Fete
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Scotdile
Fairmont
Wheel
Apple Holland
Johnny Beck
Yanks Split Doubleheader With Red Sox In Twin Bill
Bob Meusel delivered a two on base home run in the sixth of the second game to lift the Yankees over the Red Sox 2 to 2. In the opener Boston won 4 to 0 with Todt and Rexon homering with runners aboard. Athletics swept the Senators in a twin bill, Quinn’s 13th inning single in the first game and Dykes homer plus French double in the second edge Washington 4 to 1. Cardinals beat Cubs 8 7 on homers by Bottomley and Wilson. Reds and Pirates split a doubleheader, Reds win 4 3 in the opener and Pirates take the nightcap 8 0.
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Idina Macking
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Yanks
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Reds
United Press
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Yankees
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Boston
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Washington Senators
Quinn
Dykes Homer
French
Moll Mallory in Net Tourney at Paris
May 22 Paris host to the French National tennis championships with Moll Mallory and Norman Brookes among entrants. Miss Helen Wills and Penelope Auderson won easily in early rounds while connections with Turnbull Lycell and others from Britain and America are noted in the opening day action.
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Moll Mallory
Norman Brookes
Turnbull
Lycell
Great Britain
Homers and Players Highlight Baseball Leaderboard
A fragmented list of American and National League players and teams appears, naming Ruth Gehrig Hauser Williams and others with scattered team references to Yankees Red Sox Athletics Cardinals Giants Cubs and Meusel Hafey Harper Bottomley and more, reflecting a vintage home run tally page. The garbled OCR shows mixed player surnames and teams in a round up of yesterday’s homers and league mentions.
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the Harper
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Coagua
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Lelghig
McLarnin Refuses to Alibi After Defeat
New York reports Jimmy McLarnin declining to fault others for his loss to Sammy Mandell in the lightweight title bout. Mandell claims the victory proves him a deserving champion and a fine sportsman, praising McLarnin's effort while noting Mandell landed cleanly at times and maintained a perfect defense.
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United Press
New York
Jimmy Mobaroln
Alble
Sammy Mandell
McLarnin
Mandell
Mebarn
Schwartz to Meet Graham for Bantam Title Fight
New York boxer Izzy Schwartz to face Buster Graham of New York in a 15 round bantamweight bout at Bobet Field on Wednesday night for the championship. The bout may crown a national or state recognized champion as the 118 pound division lacks a current title holder. Schwartz expects his speed to offset Graham’s extra pounds, though Graham is a favorite.
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New Yorke
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New York
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Pail Buttenibart
Larry Balridio
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Queensbova Studham
Eastridge
Berlenbach
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Pinky Mitchell
Milwaukee
Freddie Mucker
Buffalo
Jackie
Last Night's Fight Results From Univerdy Card
Bud Taylor of Trie Haute Ind retained bantamweight status by stopping Joe Lucas of Detroit in the first round. Johnny Shergod of New Orleans beat Billy Atkinson of California in six. Monty Cullen of Chicago defeated Johnny Naseer of Terre Haute in six. Jackie London of Chicago won over Ray Van Hook of Terre Haute in six. Vic Merlo of Chicago bested Dan March of Chicago in four. Seal Harris of Chicago defeated Tom Williams of Kansas City in eight.
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Ind
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Detroit
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New Orleans
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California
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Johhny Nase
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Gackie London
Ray van Hook
Vic Merlo
Dan March
Seal Harris
Tom Williams
Kansas City
High Squad Travel to Pleasantville for Saturday Game
The High School nine will play one game this week, a return match at Pleasantville on Saturday afternoon versus the Venatigo counties. They arrive after a 6 2 loss to Youngsville, with Swantek limiting the visitors to five hits and Loote’s late runs aiding the defeat. Pleasantville downed the local nine in a prior opener, a tight affair decided in the final frames. Houser will start on the mound, and proper support could push the High squad to a surprise victory.
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Baseball standings and results recap from National and American Leagues
National League yesterday saw Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and St Louis defeat Chicago 8 to 7. Brooklyn and New York posted wins while standings list Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York among top clubs. American League results included New York sweeping, Philadelphia and Washington beating opponents with Boston and Cleveland also winning. Ridley Kid Wagner of Philadelphia edged Lope Tenorio in a 10 round decision.
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Pyles Runners Berlenbach Near End in Derby Comeback
United Press reports Pyles Runners Berlenbach closing strong in a long Derby comeback as fatigued contenders limp toward Deposit and Liberty. Payne leads with 16 hours, Salo close behind, and Pollard ties for third. the race, amid warlike crowds, sees several runners quit yet others push on toward the finish.
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Liberty
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Olen Jeader
John Salo
Passhiv
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Salo
Paurie
James Pollard
Reno
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Amateur play at Prestwick charts British championship rounds
May 22 Prestwick Scotland. In the British amateur golf championship two former champions won their first round matches. Robert Harris defeated Jameson of Port Mackock five up and four to play, while Roger Wetherby beat J Birnie Jr of Tavernss three up and one to play.
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Port Mancook
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