Derby Results Threatened by Weather for Kentucky Derby
Louisville crowds swell as 15 of 19 overnight Derby entries prepare for the 62nd running at Churchill Downs. Post time at 4:40 p.m. EDT, with forecasts calling for showers and a potentially sloppy track. Brevity remains favored though Grand Slam and Indian Broom gain ground amid rain concerns and mud racing conditions.
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Louisville
Ameri 8
Churchill Downs
Wimmer
Reigh
J. E. Widener
Bien Joli
E. R. Bradley
Forest Play
Grand Slam
F. C. Mars
P. A. B. Widener
W. C. Gondloe
Seventh Heaven
A. C. Taylor
Morton L. Schwartz
Gunny Jim
Fitzsimmons
William Woodward
Granville
Teufel
Wheatley Stable
Woodward Star
Gallant Fox
Omaha
Fights Result From Last Night Across Cities
In Louisville Barney Ross the world welterweight champion stopped Chuck Woods in a non title bout. Cecil Payne outpointed Dominic Mancini in Louisville. Bobby Pacho stopped Frankie Wallace in Hollywood. Ace Cozzens knocked out Henry Firpo in San Diego.
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Louisville
Barney Ross
Chicago
Chuck Woods
Detroit
Cecil Payne
Dominic Mancini
Pittsburgh
Hollywood
Calif
Bobby Pacho
Los Angeles
Frankie Wallace
Cleveland
San Diego
Ace Cozzens
Wyoming
Henry Firpo
National Pocket Billiards Champion to Exhibit at Rec
Philadelphia’s George Kelly, national pocket billiards champion, will appear at Phillips Recreation on Monday night at 9:45 p m under the National Billiard Association of America Better Billiards program. The event features a one hour free instructional session for women and men, a pocket billiards demonstration, and display of fancy shots, with Kelly a noted shot-maker and event favorite.
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George Kelly
Philadelphia
Phillips’ Recreation
National Billiard Association of America
Kelly
Ralph Greenleaf
Andrew Ponzi
James Caras
Wee Willie
Mosconi
Ponzi
Caras Fouth
Caras
Erwin Rudolph
New York
Rudolph
Charles Seaback
Venzke Declines Magazine Payment To Preserve Amateur Status
Gene Venzke of the University of Pennsylvania faces Olympic eligibility rules after a magazine offered $400 for his running story. He refused payment to maintain amateur status, turning the money over to publication instead. The A A U ruled he could not receive certification for Olympic competition if paid, offering two options. He chose publication without payment.
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Philadelphia
Gene Venzke
Amateur Athletic Union
University of Pennsylvania
Gene
Glenn Cunningham
New York
Venzke
Dan Ferris
Princeton Favored To Win Golf Tourney In Round Robin
Princeton opened with a 6 to 3 victory over Penn State at Columbia Country Club in Washington data shows. Pennsylvania beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3 and Cornell defeated Georgetown 5 to 4. Morning and afternoon rounds set with Penn State Georgetown and Pitt Princeton and Cornell matchups. Walter C. Kelly noted as uncle to the famed Virginia Judge.
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Washington
Princeton
Tigers
Penn State
Columbia Country Club
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Cornell
Georgetown
Pitt
Warm weather breaks for Derby bosses in Louisville
Associated Press reports mild May conditions for the Kentucky Derby with 80 degree heat easing past dis comforts of 1935. Overflow at The Downs, expanded food and betting options, and pricing for juleps and hotels highlight race week. Jockey plans and horse name lore feature as Grand Glam and Brevity vie for glory amid human-interest notes.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
Louisville
Omaha
the Downs
E. R. Bradley
Joseph E. Widener
Workman
Russia
Granville
William Woodward
Merry Pete
Merry VI
Kawita
Teufel
the Devil
Diavolo Colt
Raymond
Sandy) Workman
C. V. J Whitney
Jack Bryson
Bomar Stable
Detroit
Bryson
Emmett Potts
Jed Workman
National League Yesterday's Results and Standings
Results include Boston 6 Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 3, St Louis 12 Brooklyn 0. Standings show New York and St Louis leading. Chicago 86, Pittsburgh 81, Brooklyn 81, Philadelphia 76. May day ceremonies set for national stamp show with Postmaster General Farley, Gov Lehman, Mayor Zay in attendance. President Roosevelt to press opening button at ceremony. Amelia Barna among speakers at philatelic banquet May 1.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York-Chicago
Iain
York
New York
NBC
Chicago
New
Farley
J. H. Lehman
Zayedia
Pres. Roosevelt
Amelia ‘Barna
Veteran Pair Seek Victory In Chevy Chase Doubles
Veterans Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn faced Donald Budge and Gene Mako in the Chevy Chase doubles championship after three season losses. Budge and Mako beat Tall and Surace in the semi finals as Allison and Van Ryn hoped to show peak form ahead of Davis Cup selection.
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Washington
Wilmer Allison
Johnny van Ryn
Donald Budge
Gene Mako
Chevy Chase
Houston
Pinehurst
White Sulphur Springs
California
Allison
Austin
van Ryn
Budge
Oakland
Mako F
Los Angeles
Mako
J. Gilbert Tall
East Orange
N. J
Hal Surface
Kansas City
Boston and Pittsburgh and others on today’s NBA schedule
Games today feature Boston at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Cincinnati plus Brooklyn at St Louis and New York at Chicago. Yesterday’s results show Boston 6 over Cleveland 0, Detroit 4 over Philadelphia 3, New York 3 over Chicago 2, Washington 17 over St Louis 1. Remaining matchups include Detroit at Philadelphia and St Louis at Washington with Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at New York.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Lows
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Leading Sluggers Bill Terry and Ferrell Share Top Averages
New York Giants star Bill Terry and Boston Red Sox rookie Rick Ferrell lead major league batting averages as of May 2. Terry is at .520 with 26 at bats versus Ferrell at .439 after 75 appearances, highlighting Terry's limited plate appearances due to knee issues and Ferrell's more frequent chances at bat.
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New York
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Rick Perrell
Boston” Red Sox
Perry
Ferrell
Buterell
Bill
Grove Scores Shutout Over Indians
Rob ert Moses Grove of Lonaconing Maryland, 36, hurls a 7-0 shutout over the Cleveland Indians. He fans nine, walks none, allows seven hits, and improves to 4-0 with 33 1 3 innings pitched. Other notable games feature Dizzy Dean in a 12-0 Cards win, Johnny Bro.nca limiting the White Sox, and Washington’s 17-1 victory over the Browns.
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Associated Press
Lonaconing
Robert Moses Grove
Mr. Groves Wisdom
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Johnny Bronca
Chiicago White Sox
Yankees
Jimmy Deshong
Senators
Browns
Wayne Osborne
Boston Bees
Pirates
Lee Grissom
Reds
Writers Pitch Cincinnati Win Versus Phillies and Athletics
The piece notes Eldon Auker of the Detroit Tigers contributing a key single in the sixth to score the winning run in a 4-3 game, while mentioning writers who pitched Cincinnati to a 4-8 win over Philadelphia and a victory over the Athletics. The roundups reference a Giants Cubs game affected by rain and promote Sunday articles on current topics.
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Cincinnati
Phillies
Eldon Auker
Detroit ‘Tigers
International
Athletics
Baltimore American
Giants
Wrestling results from Boston and Detroit meets
Yvon Robert of Montreal defeated Rudy Dusek of Omaha two straight falls in Boston. Al Bisignano of Des Moines threw Ed Meske of Akron in North Bergen in 25 20. Danno O Mahoney of Ireland defeated Gus Sonnenberg of Akron in Detroit in one fall.
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Boston
Yvon Robert
Montreal
Rudy Dusek
Omaha
North Bergen
N. J
Alphonse Bisignano
Des Moines
Ed Meske
Akron
Detroit
Danno O'Mahoney
Ireland
Gus Sonnenberg
Federal Agents Search for Abducted Grafton Couple
Police report Vaughn Hess abducted Geraldine Jackson, a former Grafton High student. Chief A E Lockard said federal agents are combing Burlington New Jersey and Philadelphia after tips of sightings. The couple has been missing since last Sunday and may be in New York City tonight per letters to the Jackson family.
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A. E. Lockard
Grafton Police
Burington
N. J
Philadelphia
Vaughn Hess
Geraldine Jackson
Grafton High School
Lockard
Earl Jackson
New York City
Mistrial Ordered in Mitchelts Suit Against Pure Oil
Judge Herbert W. Dent ordered a mistrial in B. R. Mitchells suit to recover 5000 from Pure Oil. The case will be retried in the September term of circuit court. Mitchell alleges officials promised him the station manager position and changed plans without consulting him.
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Herbert W. Dent
B. R. Mitchell
Pure Oil Company
Iterm
Circuit Court
Mitchell
Derby Rain Delays Kentucky Classic At Louisville
Early thunder showers swept Louisville as turf fans gathered for the 62nd Kentucky Derby. A drizzly dawn gave way to a heavy shower with lightning, soaking downtown but easing at Churchill Downs where about 45 minutes of rain gave way to sun. Forecasts warned of intermittent showers throughout the day.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs Race Track
Pay Teachers In Harrison County Delivers about 80900
Clarksburg May 2 Harrison county teachers were paid today totaling about 80 900 dollars. Superintendent J A Jackson reported the sum and said it covered all teachers in the county.
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Clarksburg
County
J. A. Jackson
Harrison County
Haslin Refuses to Report to Boston Bees
Mickey Haslin, 24, the Bees new infielder, remained secluded in Pittsburgh as salary talks stalled. Traded from Philadelphia for Pinkey Whitney, Haslin plays infield and declined to wear a Boston uniform after salary demands.
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Mickey Haslin
Boston
Pitsburgh
Boston Bees
Haslin
Bees
Philadelphia
Arthur
Pinkey) Whitney
Pittsburgh Pirates
Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of Brinkman Estate
Legal notice to creditors and heirs of F William Brinkman deceased to file claims with vouchers by October 22 1936 at the office in Grafton West Virginia. Beneficiaries must appear on that date to protect interests. Dated April 11 1936 by J Guy Allender Commissioner of Avequnts with publication dates April 18 25 May 2.
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F. William Brinkman
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
J. Guy Allender
Avequnts
State Track Trials Across Several Venues
Charleston scene reports prep track events as teams from Barboursville Fort Gay Milton Hamlin Duval Guyan Valley Wayne compete at Barboursville Morgantown Wheel ing Beckley and Beckley hosts a Junior Woman's Club meet. Northfork High ties athletic control to faculty for compliance with accrediting body. Martinsburg fans plan Cramer Day in Washington for Roger Cramer. Skeet club organized at Bradshaw with William Perkins secretary. Washington Irving names Roger Tricot as next year captain.
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Charleston
Track
Letes
Barboursville
Fort Gay
Milton
Hamlin
Duval
Guyan Valley
Wayne
Monongahela Valley
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Intelligencer
Oak Hill
East Bank
Greenbrier Military School
Beckley
Junior Woman's Club
Garnett Thompson
Northfork High School Athletic Association
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Kent
Martinsburg
Washington
Cramer
Roger Cramer
Boston
Martinsburg Blue Ridge ‘League
Bradshaw
Dry Fork
William Perkins
Roger Tricot
Washington-Irving High School
Heavy rainfall and steady tax collections reported
Mason county recorded 4.39 inches of rain in April the highest for the month since 1932 per the weather bureau. In Moundsville county officials said tax collections for the first half of this year will run about the same as 1935 at nearly $80,000.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Weather Bureau
Moundsville
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