Memorial Day Ball Games and Fast Field Enter Indianapolis Race
This report covers shaky athletic notes from a local scene. Babe Haevel’s long drive of 403 to 485 feet is debated due to uneven steps and possible variations. Kirk Sawyer, a Corry High tennis prospect, was sidelined by teachers. Duke coach Jack Coombs receives NL lifetime pass. Zinny Laulers shines in City League batting, hitting .533 with seven hits in 13 trips.
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Scorry
Indianapolis
Babe Haevel
Patton
Washington Street
Pacers
Corry High School
Kirk Sawyer
Ovey
Sawyer
Jack Coombs
Duke University
Philadelphia Athletics
National League
Coombs
A‘s
Wilbur Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Williams
Princeton
Duke
Zinny Laulers
Raymond
Record field ready for Memorial Day 500 mile race
At Indianapolis May 28 officials forecast over 161000 spectators for the 500 mile Memorial Day classic. Forty two cars averaged 115.198 mph for 25 miles in final trials. Rex Mays led with a 120.786 mph 25 mile track record. Three fatalities occurred during qualifying as Johnny Hannon, W H Stubblefield and Leo H Whittaker died.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Fred Winnai
Philadelpia
Ross Wins 15 Round Decision Over McLarnin
New York May 29 United Press Ross retained welterweight title with a 15 round decision over Jimmy McLarnin at the Polo Grounds before about 40,000 fans. Ross fought through a broken hand in round six and dominated late rounds to seal the victory as McLarnin likely ends his career. Pop Foster condemned referee Dempsey as a bias choice though both judges favored Ross.
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Stuart Cameron
United Press
New York
Parey Ross
Jimmy McLarnin
Barney
Polo Grounds
Jimmy
McLarnin
Pop Foster
Ross
Foster
M.larnin
Tacie Dempsey
Timmy
Dempsey
Rub Minase
Lefty
Vernon Gomez
Yankees
White Sox
Athletics
Hank Greenberk
Bill Rogell
Tigers
Gomes
Tiger
Gomez
Muphy
Alvin Crowder
Bill Dickey
Marcum
Higgins
Bob Johnson
Mitch
Ted Lyns
Buck Newsom
Senator
Indians
Mel Hardes
Browns
Red Sox
Electrics Face Corry Jamestown. Aeros to Meet Raymonds
Holiday sports doubleheader set in the City Baseball League. AllWay Electrics meet Corry Jamestown at 11 AM with French likely on the mound, Raymonds face Aeros in a showdown for first place, Hae nel and Sonny Staples to pitch for their teams, rain-softened diamonds should be playable, officials name Dandy DeLury as chief umpire with Kinney Knapp and Finucan as base umpires.
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City ‘Baseball League
AllWay Electrics
Corry Jamestown
Raymonds
Aeros
Aftenon
French
Electrics
Haenel
Corry-Jamestown
Sonny Staples
Dandy DeLury
Knapp, Kinney and Finucan
Sharon Speedway Opens Racing Season Thursday
Sharon Pennsylvania May 29 Dirt track racing opens with eastern drivers gathered for six event program and Devoratic on Day inaugural. Improved driver class, possible records expected at Sharon speedway after five years of operation. Penn-Drakes to play on Decoration Day in Titusville with two games, Refiners vs Pittsburgh Colored Giants at 10:20 am and 3:30 pm. Skeet shoot scheduled at Hare Creek range tomorrow from 9 am to 1 pm with marksmen invited.
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Sharon
United States
Penn-Drakes
Titusville
Penn-Draks
Pittsburgh Colored Giants
Hen with perfect markings found in Pueblo
A hen belonging to Alfred Mixon was found here showing an eye marked pattern described as perfectly marked. The report notes the unusually distinct markings as a notable feature of the bird.
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Pueblo
Colo
Alfred Mixon
Sports results and schedule from yesterday and today
Yesterday results feature Philadelphia 6 Chicago 5 and St Louis 6 Boston 5 with Detroit 8 New York and Cleveland 5 and Washington 4. National line lists Cincinnati 12 Boston 4 Pittsburgh Philadelphia 1. International Newark 6 Baltimore 3. Today Chicago at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St Louis with Boston at Philadelphia. Idaho notes magpie extermination ends after 10 days with about 160000 birds dead.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Washington
National Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Ram
National Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington Philadelphia
National
Brooklyn
St. Louisia
Beavers Open Season vs Union City in City Grounds
Senior High's Beavers prepare for the season with an opening game Friday at 4 pm against Union City High on Washington Street grounds. Coach and lineup details are fluid as practice continues to shape a competitive pane of players.
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Beavers
Union City High Nine
Washington Street
Unionités
Union City
Uousus Yi
Corry
Red Taylor
Golf Tourney Here Monday Opens Northwest Season
Golf professionals across the Northwest district will meet here next Monday June 8 for the first tournament of the season. The field will be increased as amateurs are invited to participate. Leading golfers of the region are expected to compete in the opening event of a series at surrounding clubs. Tony Joy Corry Country Club pro is finalizing arrangements.
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Northwest
Feld
Tony Joy
Corry
Lutherans Beat United Brethren by Forfeit in City Mush Ball Opener
The Lutherans won the City Church Mush ball League opener via forfeit after United Brethren could not field seven players by 6:15 p.m. per league bylaws. The rule requires at least seven players on the field, or the game is recorded as a loss.
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United Brethren
Belmont to Meet Gibbons in Tough Upcoming Bout
Jimmy Belmont of Braddock PA, recent conqueror of Babe Risko, will face Jack Gibbons of St Paul on Thursday June 6. Gibbons, son of Mike Gibbons, is undefeated in about 50 professional bouts, presenting Belmont with a major challenge in the title arena.
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Belmont
Gibbons
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Belmont
Braddock
Waddie
Babe) Risko
Jacke Gibbons
St. Paul
Mike Gibbons
Luther and Wood Pair in U S Open at Oakmont Course
Ted Luther, former Country Club pro now at Mahoning Valley in Youngstown, is paired with Craig Wood of Deal, N J, in the 39th National Open at Oakmont Pittsburgh. Luther was eliminated from the qualifying rounds this year due to poor scores from last season.
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Ted Luther
Worry Country Club
Mahoning Valley Country Club
Youngstown
Craig Wood
Deal
N. J
Oakmont Course
Pittsburgh
Luther
Arlington mobilizes men for shelter belt and road work
In Arlington Nebraska every eligible man is assigned work on the south half of the Lincoln Highway including shelter belt planting and road maintenance. The active effort ensures local labor is utilized for public works and defense readiness.
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Arlington
Neb
Lincoln Highway
Columbus Community Play Seeks Senior Prophecy Cast
Fragmentary text from a Columbus community program notes a senior project or class play. Names such as Jing and Savko appear among unreadable fragments. The item hints at a school or neighborhood event with participants and a community audience.
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