Smith and Dean Southpaw Yanks Into Submission
Yankees suffer heavy setbacks as weather and travel disrupt the season. Cleveland’s Indians sweep a twin bill 3-1 and 5-2 to seize a share of first place. Smith and Dean hold off the Yanks. Attendance soars across majors with 211,645. Phillies, Dodgers, and Cardinals post notable results in a wild day.
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Will Montgomery Clashes for Lightweight Crown, Plans Tour
Bob Montgomery, winner of the New York lightweight title, aims to be a fighting champion while holding a shipyard job. He plans an extended tour of non-title bouts before defending his crown in New York against Sammy Angott, who recently returned to the ring and halted Willie Pep’s streak.
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Fletcher to Hospital After Brain Concussion
Philadelphia May 24 Elbie Fletcher Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman was hospitalized at Jefferson Hospital after a brain concussion suffered when he rammed into a wall at Biube Park He will be out of the lineup for a week Johnny Wyvaltiel out five weeks with a shoulder separation in the same night game.
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Browns to Play Coast Guard Nine at Erie June 1
Erie schedule notes wartime sport disruption. St. Louis Browns will visit to face the Erie Coast Guard team, augmented by players from nearby stations. The logy contest is slated as a full Mabt affair under the Alns-Worth Field lights with about 71 mm attendance.
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Armstrong Favored in 10-Round Comeback Bout
Philadelphia May 4 Henry Armstrong is a 5 to 1 favorite in the 10 round comeback bout tonight against Maile Shanita of New York. Armstrong has won 18 of his last 21 comeback fights. Brooklyn elder Augie Galan was noted as starting at shortstop.
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Nelson Sees War Adding Ten Strokes To Golf Cards
Byron Nelson, in Memphis for an exhibition with Bing Crosby and Ed Dudley, says wartime layoff and pressure from big prize money will raise typical winning scores by six to ten strokes. He notes pros, including servicemen, still play regularly, but swing confidence and prewar sharpness fade. Nelson aims to win the British Open before retiring to complete a major sweep.
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Girls Hope To Expand New Softball League
CHICAGO May 94 Professional girls softball expands after 100 contests per club. All-American Girls Softball League plans four Chicago area teams this year with min salary 43 dollars a week and up to 85 dollars top pay. League distributes talent equally among clubs and signs players to league contracts. First games May 30 with extensive schedule. aims to grow into major leagues and minors someday.
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Baseball notes and results from Stross in a mixed league update
Baseball results from yesterday across the National and American leagues show mixed scores, including St. Louis 9-2 and New York 5-2 in the NL, and Detroit 4-2 and Boston 3-3 in the AL. The piece also comments on baserunning, fielding quirks, and the prospect of minor leaguers breaking into major league play.
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Crash kills racing stable owner in Texas tragedy
Associated Press reports Hondo Texas May 24. Oilman and longtime racehorse owner F Woodward died after a grade crossing wreck that also killed his wife. The Woodward string included Derby contenders and top handicap stars. Their son Harley died in a 1936 air crash. Woodward began in oil with Carter Oil at age 11 and later ran several operations across multiple states.
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Pioneers Trip Forge Nine In Season Opener
Meadville May 4 The Key Elim Pioneers defeated Forge Nine 10 to 2 before 600 fans in the season opener. Errors by Forge and poor practice showed early as the Pioneers built a big lead with five visitors committing fourPriors and half a dozen hits. Jack Flit led the winning attack with a triple and two singles, while McKenney and Pearson added two singles each. Forge coordinated a three-run outburst in the first inning before Oil City's Ratimge-Hassam field. Dusty Elmon likely to start for the Pioneers with Hines slated for the mound. game set for 8:20 P.M. Wednesday.
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Jake La Motta Faces Zivic In Pittsburgh Bout At Forbes Field
Pittsburgh May 24 It is two to one on Jake La Motta the New York middleweight when he meets Fritzie Zivic in Pittsburghs first outdoor boxing show of the season at Forbes Field tonight La Motta weighs 159 pounds while Zivic is listed at 149 Pounds If Zivic loses it will be the first time he has been beaten in his own county since Charley Burley defeated him there in 1939
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Altoona Wins District 6 Track and Field Meet
Altoona edged to a district track victory with 85 points as the District 6 meet concluded. Ebensburg 6, Lewis 20, State College 17, Tyrone 6, Huntingdon 18, Indiana 12. Altoona hosts the state championships next Saturday. Roaring Springs won Class B with 41 points, Saltsburg 38.
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Sports Roundup Notes Busy Travel Hurts Games and Transport
A scattered New York sports roundup discusses how fuel rationing and bus shortages affect major and minor venues, from baseball parks to boxing arenas. It notes crowds at night games in Cleveland and Philadelphia, mentions coaches and players like Tommy Tinker and Joe Cronin, and highlights local high school and college athletes performing despite travel restrictions.
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Count Fleet Romps 10 Easy Victory in Withers
New York May 24 Count Fleet dominates the Withers mile at a slow track in 2 86. Belmonk’s entry takes $750 for fourth while W E Bovings Slide and Belair Sind also factor in the tight field.
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Schoolboy Athletes Prepare for State Meet
Pennsylvania schoolboy track athletes finish week of training for the PIAA championships. District winners include Darby District 1, Wilkes-Barre Mayers, Lancaster District 3, Altoona District 3, Connellsville District T, and Erie Academy in Ballot 10. The state meet is set for Saturday in Altoona.
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Erie Gunners Drop Two In Sunday Doubleheader
The Erie Gunners lost both games to the Pittsburgh Dormonts 4-3 in the opener and suffered a lopsided second game as visitors pulled away. Blowers was strong late for the Dormonts, and Pistols, plus charges, left the Gunners without a win. The local team prepares for a home series next week at Walder Field, with changes expected in the lineup.
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