Shaw wins 27th Memorial Day 500 despite fatal crash
Wilbur Shaw, Indianapolis mechanic, wins his second Indianapolis 500 as Floya Roberts is killed in a three car crash. Meyer spins, Shaw passes him twice, finishing ahead Snyder with a 115.035 mph average. Prize total nears $50,000 with top prize $20,000. Meyer is eliminated from further money.
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Golf Scores and Yankee Boxing Headlines Today
Golfers across the city enjoyed fine weather at Corty Country Club with Carlton Chaffee winning a Bag tournament and Adie Feldt placing second. George Orcutt led Callaway play with an 81 handicap and 72 net. In Yankee news Ed Barrow rejects breaking up the team as the Yankees remain a dominant force. Boxing prospects see Lou Baer vs Max Baer at Yankee Stadium with odds on knockout timings.
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Sportsmen Approve County Antlerless Deer Vote Law
Licensed hunters in each county gain the right to decide on an antlerless deer season. A petition by 50 percent of county hunters blocks a deer season by the Game Commission. Other revisions set a grounhode season July 10 to September 30 evenings and require Game Commission members be appointed by districts.
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Pirates add seven to Jamestown Pony entry
Jamestown club to receive seven new players from Pittsburgh Pirates during the past weekend and holiday period. Jamestown team will be reduced to a 14 man playing limit this week.
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Selota Nines Defeat Union City In Tight Ball Game
Selota's Potocki pitched for the Selota nine as they beat Union City 8 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Union City managed four hits off Potocki while Selota collected ten safeties off Burchatt. Lineups include Potocki and Dubroski for Selota.
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Baseball results from multiple leagues across cities
Jersey City beat Newark 8 to 2 while Rochester won 10 to 8 and Toronto defeated Buffalo 8 to 1. Montreal topped Syracuse 19 to 20 in a high scoring game. Baltimore lost 0 to 7. American Association saw Columbus win 11 to 0 over Toledo, Indianapolis 6 to 2 over Louisville, Milwaukee 1 to 0 with St Paul 65 and Minneapolis 10 with unclear result.
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Cincinnati blanked in both games by the Cubs
May 1 Cincinnati fans watched the Reds lose 6-0 and 2-0 as the Chicago Cubs dominated two games in a day of upheaval. Lon Warneke led the Cardinals to a 7-2 opener win, while Pittsburgh's Rizzo fueled a late surge in a 14-8 nightcap. Giants and Dodgers split a doubleheader with varied scoring.
National Standings and Results Snapshot
Cincinnati leads with 13 wins in the standings while St Louis and Chicago follow. Yesterday's results featured Boston 9 loss to Philadelphia 5, New York 5 over 1, and Brooklyn 4 over 8. Today Brooklyn versus New York stands as the only game scheduled. Carl Fisher of Michigan State won the Allegheny county hard court title by defeating Bob Madden. Campbell won three events at Hatfield motor races in Maryland. George Case stole three bases, lifting his season total to 19.
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Braddock To Second Nova In Bout Tomorrow
Former heavyweight champion Jimmy Braddock announces he will be one of Lou Nova's seconds for the New York bout with Max Baer at Yankee Stadium. Nova arrives from Nyack for weigh in, Baer from Perndale, N J. Betting favored Baer late, with Nova listed as a strong underdog as the two camps prepare.
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Yesterday's Hero Johnny Rizzo Powers Pirates Win
Johnny Rizzo, Pittsburgh outfielder, slugged two homers, two doubles, and a single in six at bats, driving in nine runs and scoring four as the Pirates defeated the Cardinals 14 to 8 in the second game of a doubleheader.
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Sharon race winner Wilburn claims 20 lap feature
Los Angeles driver Wilburn captured the 20 lap Sharon Speedway feature to lead a seven car field. He secured pole by leading qualifying and kept the lead from start to finish as Spider Webb and Johnny Crone followed. The event showcased a tight early balance with Webb second and Crone third behind Wilburn.
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Fighting Fox Wins Wilmington Handicap at Delaware Park
The Belair Stable owner’s group adds $4425 after Fighting Fox outsprinted Preeminent in a photo finish for third at Delaware Park on its inaugural day. The Fox completed the mile long sprint in 1 104.5, a fraction from the record.
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Elastic steel in liner Queen Elizabeth may ease seasickness
Passengers aboard the Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth now under construction report use of elastic steel. The material expands and contracts like cladding in the upper structure, aiming to reduce motion sickness for travelers.
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