War Admiral Seeks Preakness Mud Test In Baltimore Derby
Mud may decide the Preakness as War Admiral faces six 3-year-olds and one filly after a rain soaked Pimlico track. Pompoon and Merry Maker emerge as contenders as betting odds tilt toward the Derby winner despite dissenting fans.
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Pebs and VOLS rally as Nashville, Knoxville win big
The Pebs beat Hayes and Sauerbraun 14 in the ninth while Roy Joiner and Ray Starr battled in a tight
BaseballSeason Leaders in American and National Leagues
AP summary of top batting, pitching, and fielding leaders in the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Joe Cronin and G. Walker as RBIs leaders, Medwick tops NL batting and hits, Hubbell and Marcum outstanding pitchers, with multiple players from Browns Tigers Red Sox Dodgers Giants and other clubs leading in runs, doubles, triples, home runs, and steals.
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Veiled Riddles of a Screen Era Hint at Classic Puzzles
A fragmented list blends clues across various categories from entertainment to geography. Entries mention a potential film tempo, palm genus, an island, a restaurant with a floor show, and several common nouns suggesting an eclectic word puzzle style.
Abusive Bark Suppression Debate Splits City
A Western city faces controversy over a cruel operation to silence dogs by cutting vocal cords. The vet union and Humane Society oppose forced muting, arguing barking reflects owner fault and nights should stay quiet by merciful means.
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Bolesta Tops Field in Sherman Golf Tourney
George Bolesta of Panama City fired a 75 to win medalist honors in the eleventh Walter C. Sherman golf tournament over 105 players. L. H. Vann of New Orleans, 1936 medalist, finished runner up with a 76.
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Tunney backs Nestell on path to boxing glory at Wrigley Field
Gene Tunney, recalling his own ring years, praises young heavyweight Bob Nestell. He notes Nestell’s nerve, recovery after knockdowns, and suggests training focuses including shadow boxing, left-hand development, and rhythm work to build a champion's left-handed power.
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Rookies Lead as Bell Medwick Mize Top Week Batting
New York May 15 Two prize rookies Beau Bell of the Browns and Johnny Mize of the Cardinals joined Ducky Medwick in leading the batting charts this week in the big leagues. Mize rose to runner-up behind Medwick in the National League while Bell climbed for a season mark of .464 and Medwick to .459. Cronin and Todd also climbed in the AL and NL standings respectively.
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Figures Don’t Lie as Selma Leads League Standings
Selma tops the Southeastern League by percentage at .692 while Mobile stands at .690. Selma has 18 wins and 8 losses, Mobile 20 and 9, giving Mobile a half game edge. Mobile beat Meridian 3 2 in a pitcher’s duel. Selma defeated Jackson 6 2. In Montgomery, the Pensacola Fliers beat the Montgomery Bombers 13 11.
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First Ward Beats Joe Wheeler 26–14 in Priday Contest
The First Ward school baseball team defeated Joe Wheeler 26 to 14 on a Friday afternoon. Heavy hitting highlighted the game despite the lopsided score.
Romanoff to Appear Here in Decatur Tuesday Night
Wrestling promoter Chris Jordan brings George Romanoff the ape man icon to Decatur for a two falls in three match against Bunny Martin. Romanoff travels from Hollywood after Tarzan film work while Ken Hollis faces Ned Taylor in the semi final for two falls in three with a one hour limit.
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Southern Leaders Leader a Year Ago Today
Trip lett Nashville .458 with home runs by Dana in Knoxville Duke in Nashville Warren and Webb in Chattanooga Wright drove in 26 runs in Chattanooga Six players tied for 25 RBIs including Carson in New Orleans Stolen bases led by Bush in Memphis with 8 and Miles Grimes tied at 5 in Chattanooga and New Orleans Double plays 32 by Peemen 30 by Rock Sarajevo Memphis 141 runs allowed by Memphis and Little Rock New Orleans 132 each for Memphis and Little Rock Opponents runs least by Nashville.
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Headline Makers Coaker Triples In Ninth To Tie Mets
Coaker Triplett and Chicks-Tripled home the tying run in the ninth and scored the winning marker as Memphis beat Atlanta 6-5. Ashley McDaniel and Dale Alexander delivered key hits for Nashville in a 6-5 win over Birmingham and the Vols also won 5-4 in the nightcap. John Humphries homered in New Orleans 7-1 victory over Knoxville. Jose Estalella collected three doubles and three singles as Lookouts lost twice to Chattanooga 9-8 and 4-0.
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Galleryites clash as Montanez edges Del Genio at MSG
Recap notes a year ago at Madison Square Garden where Montanez outpointed Leonard Del Genio amid bottle tossing by Galleryites. Context mentions three years since Burleigh Grimes was released by the Cardinals in his 19th season.
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Yesterday's Stars Beau Bell Browns Beat Tigers 6-5
Paul Waner and Pirates beat Cardinals 14-4 as Waner drove in five with four singles. Browns turn two-run single to edge Tigers 6-5 for late-margin victory.
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LSU Faces Testing in SEC Track Title Showdown
Louisiana State and Georgia clash as the SEC track meet reaches finals at Legion Field. Georgia, led by Bullet Bob Packard, tops the field with 17 finalists while LSU relies on speed and depth to defend its six-year crown amid strong performances from Georgia Tech and Kentucky contenders.
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Baseball Scores From Southern and Neighboring Leagues
Scores across multiple leagues show Nashville and Little Rock winning while Birmingham and Atlanta lose. Other results include Dothan over Troy, Ozark over Panama City, Selma over Jackson, and Pensacola defeating Montgomery. several rain or cold conditions noted.
Baseball and league notes from yesterday's games
Yesterday's action notes a slate of matches across cities including Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Knoxville Philadelphia New York Boston St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit Chicago and Washington with player homer leaders Medwick Vosmik Kampouris and Selkirk named among top performers. Also Alabama Florida League games Andalusia Union Springs Dothan Troy Ozark Panama City and a mention of runners aided by a strong tail wind.
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Pirates pound Dizzy Dean in 14 4 rout at home
Pittsburgh built a 14 4 win over St Louis to tighten its NL lead after Dizzy Dean allowed five runs three earned in three innings. Dean praised the Pirates as ears pinned back while the A's dominance in the American League and broad early-season standings shifts are noted.
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