Pirates Draw In Long Game and Simmons Hits
The Cubs begin an eastern road swing to prove they can win away from home as Pirates and Cardinals tie 4 4 in 13 innings. Al Simmons collects five hits including a homer for the A’s in a 24 6 rout of the Red Sox at Fenway, with Jimmy Foxx adding five safeties and two homers.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
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Bruins
Wrigley Field
Phillies
Baker Bowl
McCarthy
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park
al Simmons
Jimmy Foxx
Connie Mack
Sammy Hale
Major League Leaders May 1 192 (National leaders list)
Summary of leading players across leagues as of May 1 highlighting Stephenson Cubs in batting and runs, Wilson and Critz in RBIs, Frisch and Hornsby in extra-base hits, and pitching wins for Malone Cubs. Includes American League leaders Jamieson, Blue, Simmons, Dykes, and Gray with 4 wins.
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National
Stephenson
Cubs
Wilson
Critz
Reds
Frisch
Cards
Hornsby
Cuyler
Bissonette
Cullop
Robins
L. Waner
Pirates
Walker
Harper
Braves
Flowers
Dex
Blue
Browns
Simmons
Athletics
Aleander
Tigers
Foxs
Fonseca
Averill
Indians
Gray
Boxing ace may meet Hudkins in California title fight
California Boxing Commission chief William Hanlon announced Mickey Walker could defend his middleweight crown against Ace Hudkins. Hanlon telegraphed the Illinois Boxing Commission to accept a $10 000 forfeit posted by Jack Kearns to guarantee the bout before September 30. Meanwhile Chicago clubs discuss Walker and Shires.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
William Hanlon
California Boxing Commission
Mickey Walker
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska
Wild Cat
California
Hanlon
Illinois Boxing Commission
Jack Kearns
Walker
Hudkins
Baseball Results and Today’s Schedule Highlights
Yesterday’s scores include Philadelphia 24 over Boston 6 and St. Louis 4 over Cleveland 2. Chicago defeated Cincinnati in a 13 inning rain delay, while Pittsburgh beat Louis 81 in a long game. Today’s slate features St. Louis at Pittsburgh and New York at Brooklyn amid wet grounds and rain notices.
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Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
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Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Lou
Boston A
Diegel and Duncan Deliver Strong Showing in Singles
In singles play Leo Diegel and George Duncan posted strong scores with Diegel finishing 5 up on Abe Mitch in a nine up match over 28 holes. Duncan was eight to play but also completed his round, with Diegel recording a 65 and Duncan a 69 in the early rounds.
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Duncan
Leo Diegel
George Duncan
Diegel
Abe Mitching
Walter
Frly
Dunean
Day
Moortown
United States
Canada
Gibraltar
Woods
Tha Mae Atamat Wa
West Virginia Teams Schedule Busy Weekend
Morgantown May 2 West Virginia University hosts a busy weekend as two varsity teams travel. The Mountaineer baseball team closes home games before two trips, facing Fairmont club in the Midday Atlantic League. Meanwhile tracksters head to the Ohio Relays with freshmen baseball card opening and a Preston county high school track meet on Mountaineer Field.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Mountaineer
Fairmont Club
Middle Atalntic League
Department of Physical Education
Pairmont
Black Diamonds
Art Smith
Mountaineer Tracksters
Mountaineer Field
Preston County
University
Preston
Mark
West Virginia Nine Set For Plebe Camp Scrimmage
Officials from the university and coaching staff, led by Head Coach I E Rodgers returning to baseball tutoring, plan a plebe camp scrimmage with the first team facing the West Virginia nine from Romney W Va after the spring grid drill.
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Plebes
I. E. Rodgers
Steve Harrick
West Virginia
Romney
W. Va
Detroit Ray Miller Beats Petrolle In Night Fight
Detroit Ray Miller outpointed Billy Petrolle in a Chicago bout, held in Fargo ND. Belanger of Winnipeg knocked out Jackie Lee in Los Angeles in a ten round matchup.
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Detroit
Ray Miller
Chicago
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
PN. D
Innipeg
Charlie Belanger
Winnipeg
Jackie Lee
Los Angeles
Singer cracks Jack Dempsey in word fight
New York May 2 Associated Press Sports Writer reports a verbal clash in boxing circles as the famed heavyweight Jack Dempsey is drawn into cutting remarks. The piece notes the intense media sparring surrounding his persona and status in the sport less than two years after a prominent era.
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Associated Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey and Caplin Clash Over Singer Fights
In a Pennsylvania era news voice the piece recounts Gene Tunny’s heavyweight memory and Hymie Caplin guiding amateurs at small clubs. Caplin later signs with Madison Square Garden for Dempsey and Singer, while Dempsey accuses Singer of fearing Kid Chocolate. Caplin defends his choice and respect for Dempsey.
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Mauler
Gistieutis
Gene Tunny
Philadelpha
Hymie Caplin
Singer
Dempsey
Cap
Lin
Caplin
Madison Square Garden
Pyles Racers Press On In Transcontinental Derby
Joplin Missouri May 2 The eighth lap of C G C Pyles transcontinental derby sends the caravan toward Miami Oklahoma via Baxter Springs Kansas Guy Shields of Baxter Springs is 18th in elapsed time Plans to warmly welcome him when he passes through Johnny Salo Passaic New Jersey shaved Pete Gaguszi England to 3 13 45 hours as leaders into Joplin for Miller Gavneau is sixth with times listed for top finishers from Gavuzzi England Johnny Salo Passaic New Jersey Ea Gardner Seattle Giusto Umeri Italy Paul Simpson Burlington Sem Richman New York times given for the 47 miles and overall standings
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Joplin
C. GC. Pyles
Pete Gaguszi
England
Miller
Gavneal
Pete Gavuzzi
Johnny Salo
Pasnaie
N. J
Ea. Gardner
Seattle
Wash
Giusto Umeri
Italy
Paul Simpson
Burlington
N. C
Sem Richman
New York
Phillip Granville Jamit Tops Out 2B Race
Phillip Granville Jamit wins Out 2B with a 5.4 second clocking. New York’s Henry Abramawiz and Herbert Hedeman finish strong, while Australia’s B. McNathara and others contribute to the dense field.
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Phillip “Granville
Jamit
M .B. McNathara
Australia
RES Agate
Henry Abramawiz
New York
Herbert Hedeman
Roosevelt Field and aviation news flash items mix in New York
A jumble of early 20th century aviation notes from New York mentions Roosevelt Field Curtiss operations moving to Valley Stream and a shift of Curtiss field status, plus ephemera on George Ade, Major August York, Herman Oelrichs fuel prize, and Miss Amy Clifford Clapp becoming a princess of Italy. The items blend travel, society, and hobbyist aviation curiosities with unrelated international anecdotes.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Itory
Lindbergh
Curt Field
Curtiss
Valley Stream
Curtis
Roosevelt Field No. 2
New York
Scofflaw
Herman Oelrichs
Oelrichs
Berlin
Amy Clifford Clapp
Italy
Massachusetts
California
Francé
Dominenico Ruggero Roseso
Cerami
Tania
Sicily
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Waco
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Jabby”” Hartnett
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Joe McCarthy
Aurora
Ill
Ican League
Brian Bell
Sey
Bae
Fairmont
Harrick
Manler
Amyvale
French Lick Springs
Pyle
Baxter, Kansas
Will
Guy Shields
Winston Saltay
Associated
Svend
A. A. Rasmussen
Ara
George Ade
Jerusalem
Suez Canal
Havana
York
August York
Signal Corps
Mexico
Moises Verdugo
Robinson Qruesoe
Federal Secret Service
Tres Marias
Devil's Island
Anne Mereift- Welov
Paris
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