Wide Open Pennant Races Seen In Both Leagues
Memorial Day twin bills ended in splits as 42084 paid watched Giants hold 5.5 game NL lead over Pirates while Yankees led Tigers by 2 in AL. Dodgers pounded by Pirates. White Sox split with Athletics. Cardinals beat Braves while Reds swept Phillies. Cleveland and Boston split AL contests as Steiner starred for Boston.
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Jimmy Wasdell
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Jim Steiner
Villa
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Sox
Community poised for Corry Merchants semi pro baseball season
Corry Merchants plan a summer return to local action led by veteran players and rising stars. Manager Vern Group aims to develop youth while fielding a competitive team that will boost postwar community morale amid wartime duties.
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Fights Last Night in Binghamton Cuba Bout Outcome
Havana boxer Jun Ser No outpointed Jolson in a 10 round bout last night in Binghamton. No further details provided about judges or score totals.
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Three Horses Stand Out In Wood Memorial Field
In New York on May 31 the Wood Memorial showcases three standout horses in a race expected to draw strong betting. The event headlines a busy harness and thoroughbred meet as bettors eye top contenders and possible futures, noting competition from other stakes on the card.
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Damaien
Hoopie Providu-owned
Hoop, Jr
Whitney Jeep
Mir
New York
Shurenill Downs
Jeep
Alesis
Gorey
Wilmington del
Christinud Stables
Towthiys
Alexi
Eles
Jay
Sieynel
Hapsy
Miwueh
Baseball Standings and Scores across Leagues
National League results show New York, St Louis, and Chicago with varied wins while Brooklyn and Philadelphia struggle. American League features tight races with Detroit, New York, and Chicago posting mixed records. International, American Association, and Pony League standings listed with several teams at or near .500. Bruce McCroskey, a 17-year-old Munn University outfielder, made a notable travel and return between graduation exercises and a game. An extensive sports column covers Derby prospects and college coaching notes, plus youth and pro ball discussions.
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Race tracks and ball parks jammed on holiday
More than half a million sports fans flocked to race tracks and ball parks on a holiday, driving records and high scores across multiple venues. Tracks in Jamten, Sanita Anita, Nanachisekt, Hawthorne, and others reported new marks as crowding boosted excitement and attendance.
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Nanachisekt
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Delaware
Noth Randal
Bewlah Park
Charlestown
Nelson McSpaden Defeat Snead Byrd in Memorial Day Exhibition
In Philadelphia on Memorial Day, Nelson McSpaden and Harold McSpaden defeated Sam Snead and Byron Byrd 2 and 4 in a best-ball exhibition. Snead scored 1-24 in the driving event. Proceeds went to a war bond fund for the Navy League.
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Philadelphia
Bypji Néleon
Harold
Ig) McSpaden
Lettwlenns
Sammy Snead
San Byrd
Snead
Jonnies
Clymer Man Wins Blind Bogey Tourney
Dr. Compton of Clymer wins the Blind Bogey event with a 48 net on nine holes under ideal conditions. Ruth Steen led the women with 449. Over 60 golfers played, with many planning a busy season and a fireside dinner to close the day.
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Compton
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Whuele
William Dunlap
Harley Johnson
Howard Shrew
Jack Machines
Vart
Ruth Steen
Clarg
Fights Last Sight Elizabeth Bout Results
Preddie Archer of Newark outpointed Johnny Jones of Pittsburgh while Catevou Ting of West Palm Beach scored a points win over Al Mobley of Newark in an Iris program held in Elizabeth New Jersey.
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Newark
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Catevou Ting
West Palm Beach
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al Mobley
Falcons Top Erie In Doubleheader
In a holiday doubleheader at Buffalo three Pony League teams swept both games. Jamestown beat Erie 9-8 and 1-6, Bradford defeated Olean 13-4, Wellsville outslugged Hornell 18-6 and 5-2. Batavia rallied past Jamestown 4-3 as Hardy Mollath delivered a ninth inning rally to drive in the winning run for Chippers.
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Hardy Mollath
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