Standings and results across major leagues rounded up
National League yesterday New York beat Pittsburgh 11 3 and Boston defeated St Louis 4 3 in 11 innings Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 7 3 Philadelphia beat Chicago 8 4 Games today Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston American League yesterday Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 3 other games rained New York at St Louis Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland Boston at Detroit International League postponed Toronto Newark Buffalo 8 Jersey City 5 1 Montreal 0 4 Baltimore 4 Rochester 1 American Association Minneapolis 2 St Paul 14 Southern Association Nashville 5 Atlanta 3 Knoxville 9 Chattanooga 6 Little Rock 1 Birmingham 0 Memphis 5 New Orleans 9
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Leaders in yesterday's home run standings
mE RUA Leaders mE RUA Leaders Home Runs Yesterday Berger Braves Hartnett Cubs Hafey Reds Grantham Reds Cuccinello Dodgers Ryan Giants Bartell Phillies The Leaders Gehrig Yankees Klein Phillies Hartnett Cubs Ruth Yankees Lauters Yankees League Totals
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Baseball's big D adds to NL race with hitting spree
CK Klein of the Phillies joined the so called big six as he produced five hits in five at bats and raised his average to .368. Vergez gained with two of four and Gabby Hartnett led the NL by boosting his average to .403 with three singles. The standings show Hartnett 403, Schulte 393, Chapman 377, Frederick 271, Klein 368, Vergez 368, West 363.
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Strength in the Feet Golf Advice from Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen, World Golf Champion, urges golfers to study footwork and proper footwear. He notes three fourths of a golfer's strength comes from the feet, favors well balanced stance, and advocates thick soles like those worn by Vardon and Ray. He personally has shoes made to order and checks pupils' footwear along with clubs, stance and grip.
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Bob Jones
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Foot care advice for golfers keeps playing strong begins today
The article notes Vardon at 63 still can play 36 holes daily and advises changing shoes or wearing slippers between rounds to ease tired feet. It stresses foot health as key to lasting golfing comfort and a strong finish.
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Trap Shooters To Meet For West Virginia Championship
West Virginia crack shots will contest the seventeenth annual championship at Meadowlark Gun Club in Keyser May 18 to 20. Events include 100 single targets 50 handicap 17 and 23 yards and 15 pairs of doubles with a five man team contest and titles in singles doubles handicap all-around professional lady and junior classes.
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Trophies for high gun on 300 targets and first day
Trophies will be awarded for the high gun on 300 single targets and the high gun for the entire first day’s program.
Pipgras Bought By Red Sox In Cash Deal
Detroit May 13 The Boston club owners Eddie Collins and Thomas Yawkey announced the purchase of George Pipgras a righthanded Yankee pitcher in a cash deal to improve the Red Sox lineup. They also secured William Werber from Buffalo to compete for a shortstop berth. The cash amount was not disclosed and the deal is effective immediately.
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Preakness Run Today At Pimlico In 43rd Stakes
Baltimore May 13 The 43rd Preakness Stakes draws nine three year olds led by Head Play and Broker's Tip with post time at 5 pm at Pimlico. The Maryland classic drawn capacity crowd of 40000 expected as Head Play seeks upset in this intersectional race.
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Washington Irving Wins Clarksburg Sectional Track Meet
Morgantown May 13 The Washington Irving high school of Clarksburg declared winner of the Clarksburg sectional track and field meet after a protest over Parkersburg entries. Parkersburg accused of 19 men in the meet, violating a 15 man limit. Sam Whetsell deemed ineligible in the relay, giving Clarksburg a 74 2 8 to 72 victory. State meet rules changes discussed by the West Virginia high school coaches association include four event limit per individual and squad limits raised from 12 to 16.
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Cuban doubles rally to beat Canada in Davis Cup match
In Hot Springs Virginia on May 13 Richardo Morales and Arturo Randin of Cuba defeated Dr. Jack Wright and Marcel Rainville in four sets 4-6 0-6 6-4 10-8 to prolong the first round Davis Cup series against Canada. Canada had won both opening singles and needed the doubles to clinch the tie.
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Mellon Faces Inquiry On Income Tax
Washington reports the justice department will thoroughly investigate allegations by Representative McFadden that Andrew W Mellon, former secretary of the treasury and ambassador to Great Britain, evaded about 6.7 million in taxes. Attorney General Cummings said letters urging inquiry support the case and the department will pursue any substantial allegations.
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Mellon tax case and Lindbergh evidence unfold in court
Testimony links Mellon family stock repurchase to a non deductible loss totaling 6.7 million dollars and cites the secretary of the treasury position as a conflict of interest. Mean's claims about the Lindbergh baby clash with Fenton, as district attorney Rover questions the witness and notes multiple federal convictions and dead key principals.
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Means Claims Conspiracy Trial Testimony In Ransom Hoax
Testimony in the trial of a former federal agent includes claims that Wellington Henderson led kidnappers in a ransom hoax against Evelyn Walsh McLean. Means tells the court Henderson described the baby as a plant and referenced alleged communistic data.
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Flood at Rosemont Recovers After High Water
Flood at Rosemont runs nearly twelve feet above normal. Nearly a thousand railroad ties were carried away from banks near Oral, recovered by volunteers. A pig belonging to Mrs. James Walker drowned along with seven chickens. The swollen stream was receding and no further damage is expected.
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Wages Rise as Workers Recalled Amid Broad Optimism
Wages jumped as workers recalled across industries, with Texas cotton mills boosting payrolls and Fort Worth plants recalling 500 workers in recent weeks. Optimism spread through markets, with higher wholesale prices and robust stock activity. Factories in Akron Firestone full time, Baldwin locomotive business expanding, and cement plants resuming six hour shifts amid improving demand. A Van Buren jury recessed for dental work as case details lingered.
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