Nellie Flag May Deny Derby Odds In Muddy Classic
The Derby nears at Churchill Downs as Nellie Flag, granddaughter of Man O War, seeks a historic upset in heavy rain muddied rails. Betting puts her second choice behind Today while Boxthorn and Oma contend, with four inches of rain leaving a quagmire track for the 1935 classic.
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Today
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Youths Keeping Clubs Up In Race
Veterans and rookies fuel early season moves as White Sox lead American League with Vernon Washington Ray Radcliff and John Whitehead shining. Reds youngsters Riggs Myers Kamouris Campbell Schott Hollingsworth spark first division push while Pirates Darrell Blanton shines in NL. Recruits and vets brace for East West rounds as rain ruins yesterday’s three games.
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Major League Leaders Highlights From AP Report
The AP summary lists leaders by league in batting runs pitching and power. Key figures include Hogan Braves and Vaughan Pirates with high batting averages, Frey Dodgers leading runs batted in, Camilli Phillies and J Moore Phillies with home runs, and Blanton Pirates Der ringer Reds Warneke Cubs among top pitchers.
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Derby memory in focus at Pimlico with Cavalcade legacy
Grand set the derby record four years ago. Psychic Bid, sought by Mrs Isahbe Dodge Sloane, aims to repeat Cavalcade's triumph. Psychic Bid may lead early. Plat Eye likely to challenge at the finish.
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Passing Woes Highlight Fall Football Strategy
The article notes Harry Grayson discusses teams like Stanford and Dartmouth facing passing problems next season after big losses and spring drills aimed at developing a moving-target passer. Red Blaik emphasizes that aerial threat must accompany a running game and receivers with strong hands are crucial to avoid failed passes.
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Benny Friedman
Talaville Loses To Red And Black In Ten Innings
Decatur Red and Black defeated Falkville Blue Devils 7 6 in ten innings on Falkville’s home field. Puckett started for Decatur, Thornhill relieved in the fifth and earned the win after McCluskey closed. Robinson led Falkville with three hits, Smith had two for Decatur, and Thornhill, Isbell, and Francis contributed key plays.
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Masked Marvel to Meet Charlie Kuhn
The Masked Marvel returns to town to face Charlie Kuhn in a main bout expected to be a wild affair. Don Cortez, brother of Cortez Chris Jordan, will referee the match.
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Pitchers Duel Ends Memphians’ Lead With Loss
Harry Kelley pitched 11 innings, earning the defeat as Memphis Chicks fell 4 to 3 to Atlanta. Chattanooga beat Birmingham 8 to 6 and Little Rock defeated Knoxville 9 to 2 as Southern Association action tightens pennant race. Dee Miles homered for Chattanooga, with other key early-season results noted.
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Southern Association
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Little Rock
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Chicks
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Peck Hamel
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Tough time seen for Tide in 1935
College football previews note Alabama faces a reshuffled lineup after nine stars depart for the Rose Bowl champions, but plentiful reserves and strong freshmen bolster depth. LSU, Tennessee, Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt appear challengers with solid material and new coaches shaping the conference race.
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Bill Britton
Commodores
Ray Morrison
Southern Methodist
Dan McGugin
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Bulldogs
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Colgate
Joe Loftin
Little Monk” Simons
Bucky Bryan
Lefty Brownson
John McDaniel
Homer Robertson
George Tessier
Bob Simon
Robert Tessier
Dick Hardy
Charlie Kyle
Ted Cox
Morrison
Smokies Fall as Travelers Sweep Memphis Series
Roxville won three of four from Memphis, aiding the Chicks collapse while the Smokies were overrun by last place Travelers. Little Rock banged out 12 hits off two pitchers, featuring a Ostenberg homer with one aboard.
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Yesterday's Results in Southern League and Few Other Loops
In the Southern League Chattanooga beat Birmingham 8 to 6 and Atlanta defeated Memphis 4 to 3. Little Rock won 9 to 2 over Knoxville while Nashville topped New Orleans 6 to 2 and Detroit St Louis was rained out. In the National League New York and Boston faced rain while Philadelphia and Boston played in cold weather. No American Association games were scheduled.
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Jake) Powell
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Wally Moses
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Leon Pettit
Joe Sullivan
Detroit
Joe Vance
Chicago
Boston
Louis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Little Rock
Knoxville
Nashville
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Philadelphia
Weekend Schedule Across Cities
The slate lists Birmingham at Chattanooga Memphis at Atlanta Little Rock at Knoxville New Orleans at Nashville Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
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Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press By Charles H. Miller
Baseball statistics from the Southern minor leagues show leaders in batting home runs and RBIs. Miles Chattanooga leads with 19 RBIs and 3 home runs. Clancy Birmingham along with Duke and Hutcheson Memphis each have 3 homers. Atlanta and Birmingham surrender most runs to opponents.
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Davis Cup Play to Start In Mexico
North American Zone Davis Cup tennis opens in Mexico City with Mexico facing Cuba in the first of three qualification rounds on clay at Club Deportivo. Two singles matches today followed by a doubles tomorrow and two more singles Sunday determine the series winner advancing to face the continental champion in England next July.
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Commodores Push Wide Open Offense For Fans
The Commodores embrace radical changes in offensive play to meet demand for a faster, wider open style designed to thrill paying customers.
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LSU Hosts Southern Amateur Track Meet Leaders Shine
LSU hosts a two day track and field meet with 50 LSU athletes and 27 Tulane entries. Key figures include Jack Torrance the weight artist and Glenn Hardin the sprinter hurdler. Tulane star Herman Gass and several high schools also compete as prep teams join the collegiate event.
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Southern Amateur Athletic Union
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Herman Gass
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St. Aloysius, Fortier
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Alexandria
Lecompte
Gulf Coast Military Academy
Gulfport
Mangam
Baker
West Decatur Defeats Heights in Lopsided Win
West Decatur defeated Heights 19 to 3 on Heights' diamond. Garnett pitched well allowing three hits as West Decatur hitters rapped Heights pitchers, while Tom King starred for Westside with four hits, four runs, and four trips to the plate, including a home run.
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Hosierymen Face Lawrenceburg In Expected Big Crowd
Alabama Hosierymen host Lawrenceburg Tennessee in a 3 30 afternoon game at Alabama Park. Lawrenceburg brings a strong lineup and poses a tough challenge as last year they beat Alabama 6 2 on the road and were defeated at home 3 2 by the Millmen.
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Braves southpaw Ed Brandt pitches shutout against Cubs
Four years ago Ed Brandt, the Braves left hander, hurled a complete shutout over the Chicago Cubs. The report notes a strong pitching performance and a decisive win for the Braves.
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Braves Southpaw
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Whitney
Rolce
Wood Memorial
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Stanford
Mexico Faces Cuba Without Tapia After Illness Hits Lineup
The United States and China set to clash in a three day test next weekend with a final on May 17. Mexico, favored to knock out Cuba, suffers a setback as top player Alfonso Tapia falls ill and cannot play.
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