Phillies Rally Past Pirates as Infield Shifts Pay Off
The Philadelphia Phillies, with a patched infield and solid pitching, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 5 at home. Doc Prothro shuffled the lineup, brought in young hurlers, and Kerby Higbe, The Pearson, and Hugh Mulcahy contributed to a May surge, lifting Philly into a stronger position in the league standings. The Cubs also clawed into third place by rallying past the Dodgers, while St. Louis tied the game late in the eighth.
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Sid Feder
Associated Press
Quaker City
National League
Doc Prothro
Phils
Infield
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brills
Bowery
Doc
Bob Bragan
Pensacola
Art Mahan
Louisville
Phillies
Kerby Higbe
Pearson
Hugh Mulcahy
Cubs
Bennie Warren
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rip Russell
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Orengo
National League and American League scores with upcoming games
Scores show Cincinnati topping Boston 8 to 4 and Chicago beating Brooklyn 7 to 6 while Pittsburgh edged New York 6 to 5 and St Louis defeated New York 6 to 5. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups including Hirgh Pearson Thom p Errickson Lee Simmons Davis Chandler Grove and Hudson Rigney Hudson.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Wig Louis
New York
Hirgh
M Jon
Pearson
Incinnati
Thomp
Errickson
Cage
Lee
Itzsimmons
Casey Ga
St. Louis
Davis
Hubbell
Cleveland
Chandler
Smith
Detroit
Grove
Dean
Harris
Bildilli
Oly Meppington
Hudson
Rigney
Feller Dominates Yankees in Four-Hitter Victory
Cleveland pitcher Bobby Feller earned his fifth win of the year by tossing a four-hitter in a 5-1 defeat of the New York Yankees. The day also featured Bucky Walter's sixth straight win for the Reds in a 8-4 win over the Bees, while the White Sox fell 12 to 6 after a late rally against Washington. Old Elden Auker benefited from an early eight-run cushion as the Browns defeated the Athletics 10-4.
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New York Giants
Orengo
Feller
Yankees
Boston
Bucky Walter
Reds
Bees
Cleveland
Bobby Feller
New York Yankees
Bobby
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Elden Auker
St. Louis Brownies
Athletics
Mays Fastest in Car Tests at Indianapolis
Twenty one of thirty three starting places in the Indianapolis 500 were vacant after two days of qualifying. Rex Mays won the pole at 127.845 mph. Wilbur Shaw and Mauri Rose to line up in the front row. Other qualifiers include Ted Horne Mel Hansen Cliff Bergere Frank Derne Frank Brisko Hennerschitz Joel Thorne and Russell Snowberger. An wind hindered practice and Eran son failed to break speed records.
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Indianapolis
Rex Mays
Glendale
Calif
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Mays
Wilbur Shaw
Mauri Rose
Columbus
O. Shaw
Bob Swanson
Los Angeles
Eranson
William
Shorty) Cantilon
Detroit
Ted Horne
Hawthorne
N.J
Mel Hansen
Cliff Bergere
Hollywood
Frank Derne
Pasadena
Frank Brisko
Hennerschitz
Reading
Joel Thorne
Vascon
Ariz
Russell Snowberger
Maple Avenue Veterans Defeat Youthful Stars
Maple Avenue veterans won 15 to 11 in a wild free hitting game against the current neighborhood youths. Several older players grimaced with sore arms backs and legs but still outplayed the younger stars on Maple Avenue diamond.
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Maple Avenue Veterans
Maple Avenue
Avenue
Avenue Diamond
Avenue Veterans
Park View routs Maple Avenue 17 to 6 in wild sixth inning
Park View exploded for 10 runs on 12 hits in the sixth inning to defeat Maple Avenue 17 to 6 at the Athletic field. C McGee struck out 16 for Park View while Demko pitched for Maple Avenue, yielding 22 hits and three strikeouts. Mecée doubled twice, Eisner Linn and Walters added multiple hits as Park View built a commanding lead.
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Park View
Maple Avenue
C. McGee
Demko
Avenue Lads
Park
Mecée
Eisner
Linn
Walters
McProuty
Kisner
Shaffer
H. McGee
Moran
Hamric
Ae Linn
Bluefield
Tony Lotito
Emory and Henry College
Maple
Jones
Knight
Mss
Prowty
Shafter
Demta
McGee
Rae Prowity
Miran
Ruth Rejects Fair Offer In World’s Fair Eatery Tie
New York May 20 Ruth declined a rich proposal to front for a World’s Fair eatery. Inside a crowded sports page there’s talk of Joe Goulka’s suit, a Reds vs Cards outlook, and clubs under pressure. Various notes cover baseball, boxing prep, college wins, and business squabbles with Phil Wrigley’s Cub figures amid season tallies.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Babe Ruth
Joe Goulki
Mike Jacobs
Reds
Bill McKechnie
Eldon College
East Bank
W. Va
Bill Calvert
Temple
Tennessee
Affield
Lee Grissom
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
George M. Varnell
Beale
Times
Phil K. Wrigley
Penjell
Cub
Cubs
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Tight MLB Finishes
Joe Orengo of the Cardinals homered to tie the game and his tenth single sent the winning run to score as the Cardinals beat the Giants 6-5. Belwin, Rip Russell, and Jimmy Bloodworth led hitters for the Indians, Cubs, and Senators in tight wins. Bennie Warren delivered a ninth inning single with the bases loaded to lift the Phillies over the Pirates 6-5.
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Joe Orengo
Cardinals
Giants
By Feller
Indians
Yankees
Belwin
Rip Russell
Cubs
Dodgers
Jimmy Bloodworth
Senators
White Sox
Bennie Warren
Phillie
Pirates
High School Golf Championship Opens at Meadow Brook
Ten high school teams converge for 36 hole medal play at Meadow Brook club. Competition begins Friday with 18 holes and concludes with 18 holes on Saturday.
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Chen Raton
Meadow Brook Club
Hogan Coasted Home 10 Take In Goodall Round Robin
Ben Hogan dominated the Goodall round robin at Fresh Meadow, finishing with a 41 plus 23, 99 holes ahead of his 14 money-game opponents. Sam Snead rallied to second, Gene Sarazen third, Dick Metz fourth, Paul Runyan fifth, and Byron Nelson plus two in a strong field ahead of the Metropolitan and national opens.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Ben Hogan
Fresh Meadow
Cleveland
Hogan
Goodall
Ben
Philadelphia
Snead
Sam Snead
Sam
Gene Sarazen
Dick Metz
Paul Runyan
Byron Nelson
Bimmy Loses to Londs Shot at Belmont
Bimelech was defeated by Corydon at Belmont on a Saturday afternoon, sparking postrace debate and blame from critics and jockey Freddie Smith, who has long ridden Bimelech. Smith admits not being the best jockey, while notes show he led winning favorites in 1939. The result followed a hard drive by Corydon with Bimelech finishing second in a tight finish. questions arise about the horse’s true form and potential.
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New York
Bimelech
Corydon
Belmont
Freddie Smith
New York State
F. A. Smith
Tage
James
Tonya
Bowling Dowd Bee Finals Set At YMCA Event
Francis Gatrell and Russel Mathews face Ed Reed and Bus Pugh in the six doubles bowling final at the YMCA. Pugh, runner up to Garrell in singles, mixes with Reed in a likely toss up clash expected to draw a large crowd tonight at the Y.
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YMCA
Francis Gatrell
Russel Mathews
Ed Reed
Bus Pugh
Pugh
Garrell
Wrestling Gains Momentum in West Virginia High Schools
Harrisville and Knottsville clash as wrestling gains strong local support with plans to continue next season. Coaches promote it for conditioning while several promising wrestlers graduate from West Virginia schools. Parkersburg, Fairmont, Weston, and Cowen are noted for participation and growing interest in the amateur sport.
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Harrisville
West Virginia
Ascen Dent
al Wile
Ponsee
Ville
Knottaville
Weston
Morgan Diamond
Town
Creed Westfall
Fairmont
Sistersville
Parkers
Clarksburg
Cowen
Ward
Stoluenfels
Firemen
Westfall
Knottsville
Schwarzawalder
Parkersburt
Cozad
Harris
Lough
Wes
Ton and Bailey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Wesle
Parkersburg
Henderson
Bolyard
Grafton
Farlow
Weaver
Cap G. Robinson
L. Bolyard
Westfaul
Gradi Tutti
Ee ‘Meredith
Parker Ey
Alabama
West Ieee Uae Upveratty
Fragmented sports note from local paper
Incomplete OCR fragment shows unclear event and teams. Reads like a late edition score note with missing names, places, and details. Unable to determine full headline or outcome from provided text.
Ashland Overpowers Logan in Nightcap Comeback Victory
Ashland whipped Logan 8-7 but the Indians rallied in the second game to defeat the Colonels 11-3. Russ Young, new Huntington manager, had three singles in four at bats in the first game against Welch, replacing Pee Wee Wanninger. Today’s games list Bluefield at Ashland, Huntington at Logan, Williamson at Welch.
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Ashland
Logan
Indians
Colonels
Russ Young
Huntington
Aganst Welch
Paul (Pee Wee) Wanninger
Bluefield
Williamson
Welch
Quality Market Beats Fetterman 10 6 In Afternoon Baseball
Quality Market opened its 194g season with a 10 to 6 victory over Fetterman on Fetterman diamond. Swisher Edwards and Lobis led the mound effort for Quality, tallying eight safe outs as the team combined for 14 hits. Final score details show Quality eight runs in late innings and Fetterman limited after early exposure.
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Quality Market
Fetterman
Swisher
Edwards
Lobis
Bie
Lehis
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Yan Rees
Priumph
V. L. Peteddennsts
York
Elphia
Louis
Sults
Reland
W. Pet
Iphia
Jack Sards
Suring
Wheeling
The
Westee In Optometric Association
Luther
C. P. Doty
Dent
Park Nine
Ruth
Fair
Babe
Bimmy
Londshot
Freddie’ Smith
Nant Liparays
Ae Eeeoss
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