Red Menace Rides High In Reds Winning Streak
Red menace is riding high in Cincinnati as a seven game win streak fuels a surge on the National League scene. Lefty Lee Grisom and Paul Derringer anchor pitching while Exnie the Schnozzola Lombard powers the offense with key hits.
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Twins to Convene in Alabama for Second Meeting
Birmingham hosts the Alabama Twins Association second annual convention June 9-10. Organizer J. R. Johnson says all state twins may attend by joining the organization and completing registration.
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Ala
Alabama Twins Association
J. R
Button Shoe) Johnson
Montanez Favored to Win From Day at Madison Square Garden
Pedro Montanez top welterweight challenger carries favorite status into a 10 round bout with Davey Day of Chicago at Madison Square Garden. The bout is Montanez’s first major test in years and the winner is poised for a title shot against Henry Armstrong, who defends soon in London against Ernie Roderick.
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Wright Qualifies for Open in Low Score Run
Knoxville pro Tom Wright shot 66 and 64 to finish 132 for 36 holes in sectional qualifiers at 30 sites and earn a spot in the national open. Sam Snead and Clayton Heafner posted strong efforts, while famous names like Hagen and Evans missed. Wright faces four tough rounds at Philadelphia Country Club June 8 to 10.
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Tonight's Southern and National League Baseball Schedule
Baseball games listed include Atlanta visiting Birmingham and Chattanooga at New Orleans in the Southern League. National League matchups feature Boston at Chicago and Brooklyn at Cincinnati among others. American and Southeast leagues also show Detroit at Boston and Gadsden at Jackson with several city pairings.
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Death of exiled German playwright Ernst Tolier
Health blamed by friends for the death by suicide of Ernst Tolier 46 exiled German playwright and lecturer who hanged himself with a bathrobe cord yesterday at his Mayflower Hotel apartment in New York May 23.
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Ernst Tolier
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Florida Senate Rejects Big Chain Store Tax Hike
In Tallahassee on May 23 the Florida senate voted 24 to 12 against a four year old proposal to raise chain store taxes. The defeat was larger than opponents expected and signals a major setback for tax increase plans.
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Baseball Results From Evening Games
Memphis beats Nashville 9 to 2 while Atlanta defeats New Orleans 7 to 4. Wet grounds hindered play in Chattanooga Birmingham and Knoxville Little Rock with rain affecting the schedule.
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Nashville
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Baseball scores from a busy slate across the league
Multiple games concluded with teams posting wins and losses. Highlights include New York edging Philadelphia by nine, Cincinnati rallying to six for three, and St. Louis defeating Philadelphia with a two run margin.
Unseasonable Rain Delays Multiple MLB Games
Scores show St Louis 6 Philadelphia 8 as the only completed game with others Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston and Chicago at Washington all interrupted by rain leaving results pending and delays across the schedule.
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Philadelphia
Hoyt Leaves Michigan for Yale Track Coach Post
Charlie Hoyt resigns after nine titles indoors and outdoors in nine seasons at Michigan to become Yale track coach. Ken Doherty replaces him at Ann Arbor as Hoyt departs for Yale.
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Charlie Hoyt
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Ann Arbor
Ken Doherty
Brietz Chats About Sports and Racing Tidbits
News column notes possible Louis pin Galento against Mike Jacobs at a 27.50 top price. Yankees ride an 11 game winning streak—their longest since Joe Mccarthy took charge. A six day race caravan eyes Minneapolis next, with Bon Urs Fens fond of a New York stop. Baseball remains a favorite among boys, with light notes on food preferences.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Mike Jacobs
Louis Pin Galento
Yankees
Joe M'Carthy
Minneapolis
Irke Bon Urs Fens
Marcus Griffin Guest Star Quips Giants Inquiry
Marcus Griffin of New York Enquirer jokes that Larry MacPhail should wire Bill Terry to confirm if the Giants remain in the league. The quip reflects lively baseball-era chatter about team status and leadership.
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New York Enquirer
Larry MacPhail
Bill Terry
Giants
Wild Bill Hallahan Leaves Club After Signing Scandal
A week before a proposed bonus with Minneapolis Hallahan left a note saying he had no money left and was a liability to the team. The crowd reacts with mixed sentiment as other players weigh in on past glory and present rivals.
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Southpaw
Minneapolis
Wild Bill
Jungle of names and scraps from the old corner
A fragmentary reminiscence lists a Southwestern scribbler’s quip about origins of a line, cites Zipp Newman of the Birmingham News, mentions Sophomore Bruce Smith and veteran Harold Van Every, notes Jack Weeks of Yale Daily News from Cooperstown, Buncombe County, Lou Nova’s camp, Jim Braddock gifts, and a Yankee Stadium moment with Joe McCar thy and Joe Gordon.
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Zipp Newman
Birmingham News
Bruce Smith
Harold van Every
Minnesota
Jack Weeks
Yale Dai News
Cooperstown
Major Leaders AP Batting and Pitching Highlights
McQuinn of St. Louis led batting with 395 hits 47 and 41 for Hoag. Crosetti and Dickey each had 24 runs Wright led Washington with 26 RBI. Greenberg Detroit topped home runs with 7 and 5 by four others. Ruffing NY 6 0 and Pearson NY 4 0 led the pitching.
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Greenberg
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Baseball Leaders and Standings From Baseball Almanac
Batting leaders list Galan of Chicago with 305. Arnovich of Philadelphia 391. Runs Ott of New York 25. Four tied with 23. RBIs Goodman of Cincinnati 28, McCormick of Cincinnati 25, Ott of New York 25. Hits Arnovich Philadelphia 45, McCormick Cincinnati 38. Doubles Bartell Chicago 12, Rizzo Pittsburgh 11. Triples Herman Chicago 5, four tied with 4. Home runs Camilli Brooklyn and Mize St Louis 7. Stolen bases Handley Pittsburgh and Kay Lavagetto Brooklyn 5. Pitching Wyatt Brooklyn 4-0, McGee St Louis 2-0.
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Southern Association pennant chase reaches touch and go
The Southern Association pennant race tightens as Atlanta Crackers gain on Chattanooga Lookouts. Birmingham Barons and Nashville are also in contention while rain paused several games. Atlanta beat New Orleans 7 4 to tighten its lead. Memphis won 9 2 over Nashville.
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Sid Markus Aims To Upset Joe Gunther For Southern Title
Sid Markus seeks the Southern junior heavyweight title from Joe Gunther tonight at the Armory. Their last match ended in Gunther retaining after Markus led 1 0 and a neck hold incident. Fans expect Markus to challenge Gunther when neck grips are not available. Billy Fox of Cleveland meets Bill Hall of Toledo in the semi final, with a Cleveland Ohio University football pedigree drawing attention. The Ohio rivalry adds heat to the card.
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Derby Day Rivalry Shapes 165th Run
The 165th Derby features two top trainers Jack Jarvis and Captain Cecil Boyd Rochfort with Hyperion siring four entrants. Blue Peter leads Jarvis horses at 75 20 while Admiral's Walk sits at 15 1. Boyd Rochfort enters Hypontist at 17 2 and William Woodward’s stable also features Hyperion progeny.
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London
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Cecil Boyd-Rochfort
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William Woodward
Riverside Falls 4 to Pye as Cooper-Wells Triumphs
Riverside loses 4 2 to Cooper-Wells with heavy rain forcing postponement of a Goodyear versus Disco game. Riverside's scoring came in the first inning with Motherway and Smith driving in runs while Cooper-Wells tallied in the first and third innings.
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