Epsom Derby Stakes Draws Massive British Crowd
English Derby day chaos as crowds flood Epsom Downs with about a quarter million attendees. Five million pounds wagered across Calcutta and Stock Exchange pools. Cragadour favored at 100 to 8 with Hunter's Moon and Mr Jinks also strong. Notable entrants include P D Q and the Carthaginian among outsiders. Glastonbury withdrawn earlier.
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Babe Ruth Injury Likely Keeps Star Out For Week
New York French cold etc. Ruth sidelined with illness. Sam Byrd to patrol right field as Yankee lineup adjusted. France’s tennis event noted among brief sports items.
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Urge Dempsey to Try Comeback Discussed in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on June 4, Gene Normile former manager for Jack Dempsey arranged a meeting with two Agua Caliente officials. The talks centered on a possible comeback and an offer described as the largest sum Dempsey has ever been offered. Dempsey declined specifics. He said he would fight again if money and a suitable opponent were provided.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press June 2
National leaders include O Doul batting .405 for the Phillies and Hafey driving in 41 RBIs for St Louis. Douthit scores 41 runs and 61 hits for the Cards with Frisch 17 doubles and L Waner 7 triples. Grimes of Pittsburgh 1-0. American leaders show Foxx at .425 for Philadelphia A’s and Gehringer with 41 runs for Detroit with Simmons 53 RBIs. Alexander tied for hits with Gehringer at 67 as Johnson Heilmann lead 19 doubles. Blue of Cleveland 6 triples and Gehrig 12 homers for the Yankees. West and Metler credited with 6 stolen bases. Uhle 9-1 for Detroit.
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Iowa's Status Decided Soon
Chicago June 4 The University of Iowa's status in the High Ten Conference was to be decided today by a special committee led by Prof George A Goodenough It would hear Iowa's petition for reinstatement after expulsion and consider three options probation until 1980 expulsion reaffirmation or immediate restoration to good standing.
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Hagen and Haig Face Tough Open Road Ahead
Golfing star Walter Hagen, fresh from his fourth British Open triumph, must cross bunkers to pursue the U S Open title next month. Arne Haig shows more British Open luck than at home, with two U S Open crowns in 1914 and 1924. Weather and ball changes loom, while baseball crowds test new ballparks and crowd rules as summer heat nears.
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Leading Hitters Pal Waners Surges in Big Six Standings
Pal Waner collected three hits in four at bats yesterday boosting his batting average and lifting the Pirates outfielder to fourth place in the Big Six standings behind leader Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics.
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One Girl Track Team Dominates Dixie Meet
Waynesville’s May Crawford, a 16 year old lone scorer for the high school girls team, totaled 42 points at the High Point Dixie meet. She won the 25 and 75 yard dashes, the 100 yard dash, standing broad jump, running high jump, and shot put, with second places in four events. Crawford, a good student active in music and art, led Waynesville to a strong showing against larger schools.
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Standings and results from Mid Atlantic League games
Yesterday's results show Clarksburg defeating Scottdale 9 to 2 and Charleroi 8 to 4 over Johnstown, Cumberland 16, Fairmont 6, Wheeling 4, Jeannette 3. Today schedule includes Fairmont at Cumberland and Jeannette at Wheeling with several Western league matchups listed among New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, and Brooklyn games.
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Athletics Supplant Yankees for American League Lead
The Philadelphia Athletics pulled ahead of the New York Yankees to seize the American League lead as they beat Detroit 6 to 0, extending a six game win streak amid stiff early-season play. The St Louis Browns won 6 to 4 at Washington as the National League race stayed close with St Louis holding a game and a half edge. Ed Wells limited the White Sox to two hits in a 1-0 Yankees victory, while Cleveland and Boston saw their game postponed by cold weather. In the NL, Brooklyn fell to St Louis 9 to 9 in a high scoring clash, Burleigh Grimes won his ninth straight for the Giants in an 8-1 win over Chicago, and Cincinnati piled on six first-inning runs to top Boston 12-3.
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Willmot Murder Case Proceedings Delayed in New Jersey Defendant
Charleston June 4 Judge Henry K. Black denied motions for change of venue and continuance for W B Willmot a New Jersey tourist charged with murder in the staying of Frank Bowen a filling station operator Jury selection slated to begin at the afternoon court session
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Coast Stars Seek Titles At National Championships
Chicago June 4 The Coast Stars dominate eastern collegiate track and field and will be heavily represented at the national championships with three entries Texas Stanford Washington Oregon USC and California also sending teams. The event follows Philadelphia last year as a top showdown for the team title as eight of eleven first year champions remain eligible. Meanwhile Washington’s Interstate Commerce Committee seeks authority to study interstate radio and telecommunication across power lines.
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Gavuzzi Leads Pyle Racers In Arizona Race
Italian runner Gavuzzi, listed as Gavuzel in some lines, leads the Pyle New York Los Angeles race toward Superior Arizona as 21 miles remain. Johnny Salo trails by 16 minutes 38 seconds after yesterday’s 62 mile leg. Sam Richman wins the leg with Giusto Umek placing third. A mass of other results and local data follow including a mass of figures about dairy values.
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Behind the German Lines film shown at Grand Theatre
Officials announce the wartime film Behind the German Lines will show at the Grand Theatre starting Monday June 10 and running June 15 and 12, offering citizens a glimpse of the war from 1914 to the Armistice with scenes from battles commanders and military secrets depicted on location. The film features over one hundred German filmmakers and honors twenty five who lost their lives in service during production.
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Blazing These Sports Trail By Alan Gould
A historical overview of the Far West's rise in intercollegiate rowing, detailing Stanford Washington and California's dominant performances since 1900. It notes key crews from 1916 to 1928, Navy breaking West dominance in 1925, and Huskies championships under coach Al Bribkson, with mentions of Cornell and Columbia runners-up.
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