Yankees Beat Tigers as Lead Over Mackmen Shrinks
The Yankees routed the Detroit Tigers 10 to 5 at Navin, extending their win streak to thirteen games and trimming the Mackmen’s lead to one and a half games. Babe Ruth hit his sixth homer, with fourteen other Yankee hits fueling the victory alongside Bob Meusel’s homer. Browns toppled Red Sox 4 to 3, Washington beat the White Sox 4 to 2, and Cincinnati edged West 5 to 3 aided by Rabbit Maranville’s first error.
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Pittsburgh bouts yield two knockouts in second round
In Pittsburgh last night Buck Mc Tergan, the middleweight, defeated Johnny Carey Eric by a double knockout in the second round of a ten round bout. Carey fought on after a nine count in the first round and complained to state athletic commissioner H. J. Boyle after the first KO.
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The Leading Hitters and Yankee Ruth Rise in Place
The Associated Press notes the Yankees gaining dominance as Lou Gehrig leads the Boston batters and Babe Ruth moves up to second place past Rogers Hornsby. The piece also comments on persistence triumphing over failure and mentions London adopting an American iced water system for a major cafeteria.
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Club standings and upcoming games data sheet
The clubs standings show Tirrheg at 42 and various heat results for Foreman Wheeling Scottdale Cumberland Jeannette Johnstown and Charleroi. Today games list Clarksburg at Martinsburg Wart? Cumberland at Jeannette Scottdale at Johnstown Wheeling at Charleroi. Yesterday scores include Pittsburgh 13 Philadelphia 9 and New York 10 Detroit 6 among others.
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Young American Davis Cup Team to Meet Canada in Montreal
One of the youngest Davis Cup squads in American tennis history will face Canada in Montreal on May 16 17 and 18. Key players include Johnny Hennessey Wilmer Allison Van Ryn and George Lott with Lott likely serving only in an emergency. The lineup features several relative newcomers aiming to carry the United States through the early rounds toward Europe.
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Army air maneuvers plan Midwest New York bombing raid
Army Air Corps plans large scale war games across Ohio and adjacent states with night bombing on New York City from Dayton, midair refueling near Middletown, and a May 15 start lasting ten days. A May 18 mass attack on Cincinnati and a May 26 final demonstration will showcase bomber power and air combat, with radio broadcast coverage of the conflict. Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Nolan commands, Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois directs air forces and observes from a plane.
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Major League Leaders compiled from May Day statistics
The May Day baseball summary lists leaders including Stephenson Cubs in batting 434 and runs 23, Frisch Cardinals with 9 doubles and 4 triples, Ott Giants with 6 homers, Flowers Robins with steals. Pitching honors go to Malone Cubs winner of 0 decisions, Soat 0. American leaders include Jamieson Indians 419 batting and Gehringer Tigers 26 runs with Hellmann 27 RBIs.
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Boxing Crowds Fill Chicago Stadium as Canzoneri Beats Routis
In Chicago crowds of about 24 500 witnessed Tony Canzoneri defeat Andre Routis in a unanimous decision. Routis fought well above the 126 pound limit and pressed Canzoneri with a relentless body attack. Armando Santiago knocked out Dick Finnegan in the sixth round, the first knockout for Finnegan. Other results included Von Porat beating De Mave and New York fighters Kaplan and Berg drawing attention with wins and near misses in televised local rings.
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Jamieson Hits Into The Lead In Slugging Race
Chicago May 11. Lou Gehrig of the Yankees boosted his average by 84 points last week, moving into second in slugging behind Charlie Jamieson of Cleveland who tops at 409. Gehringer and Ruth boosted power, Uhle and Braxton led pitching, Detroit took team batting lead. Yankees rose to fourth as White Sox loss affected leaders.
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Pyles Pavement Pounders Race Report From Dallas
In Dallas on May 41 the pavement pounders in C C Pyle's Transcontinental derby ran a 79.9 mile leg from Sherman to Worth Worth. Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey won in 11 22 15. Pete Gavuzzi of England trailed by 1 29 45. Giusto Umeki of Italy finished second in 12 04 45 and Gavuzzi third in 12 14 30. Standings list John Salo and others with times and places across a long leaderboard.
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Andy High Tops National League Batting Leaders
New York May 11 With the race three weeks old four regulars and three irregulars remain above the .400 mark in the NL batting table released today including games of Wednesday Andy High of St. Louis tops the regulars and the league with .434 in 13 games. Bob O Farrell Giants leads semi regulars with .500 in 11 hits in 22 at bats. Perce Malone Chicago set pace for pitchers with four wins no defeats while Burleigh Grimes Pirates and Jesse Haines Cardinals follow with three wins. Riggs Stephenson Chicago leads regulars with .429 in total hits 30. Frank Frisch St. Louis tops doubles with nine and ties for triples with Lloyd Waner and Kiki Cuyler at three. Mel Ott New York paces in runs with six while Hack Wilson Chicago drives in 21. Stephenson 21 runs scored. Jake Flowers Brooklyn leads with seven steals. Regulars after High include Ott O Dowe Philadelphia Terry New York Hendrick Brooklyn Frisch St Louis Herman Brooklyn Hornsby Chicago and Friberg Philadelphia. Cubs lead team batting at .203 Giants .295 Pirates .245 Braves lead team fielding at .948 Cubs second .968 Pirates trailing.
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Clark Sets Record in Opening Game Tilt
Boston Braves center fielder Clark set a major league record with 12 put outs and an assist in the series opener against Cincinnati. The previous mark of 12 put outs was held by five players including Dick Hanley and Max Carey. In Kentucky Derby news, Johrnny Mostil and Dr. Freeland led contenders with Dr. Freeland aiming to challenge the western derby favorites at Churchill Downs next Saturday alongside Minotaur, The Nut, Essare and Beacon Hill as possible starters.
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Freeland Threat to Derbyites Clouds Preakness History
New York May 11 1929 The Preakness still a Maryland turf classic but race history is unsettled by a new threat attributed to Dr Freeland who weighs in on Derby prospects.
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Rome Introduces Telephone Help Taxis in Rowelt Era
For the first time in Rowelt wine taxis are appearing enabling calls by telephone. Taxi stands in residential areas are equipped with telephone booths. The new service offers summonable rides and marks a modernization step for urban transportation.
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