Indians drop Orioles as streak hits eleven
Milwaukee Braves jump into a first place tie with seven straight wins as Brooklyn and Cleveland also ride streaks. Cleveland ousts Baltimore in 14-3 and 2-1 wins to reach 11 straight, while Chicago and New York post multiple victories in a busy week across the National League. The Giants, Dodgers and Reds also win, with notable performances from Ray Crone, Ernie Banks, Willie Mays, and Art Houtteman as pennant race action continues.
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Tiger Jones to face Pedro Gonzales in 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena
New York boxing card features middleweight Ralph Tiger Jones of Yonkers favored at 2-1 to beat Pedro Gonzales of Rankin Pa in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. Jones aims to rebound after an upset loss to Jacques Royer de Crecy at Madison Square Garden on May 14, lifting his record to 32-7-3.
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Tiger) Jones
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Baseball results snapshot from yesterday's majors
The American League and National League produced a flurry of outcomes led by Cleveland’s 14 to 3 thrashing of Baltimore and a 19 to 2 Cleveland victory in the extra innings. Other games featured Philadelphia's 9 to 4 win over Washington, Chicago's 4 to 3 win at Detroit, and Boston's 10 to 9 triumph over New York with heavy offense.
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Greatest Pitcher Chief Bender Dies at 11
Philadelphia obituary notes baseball world mourns Charles Albert Chief Bender a famed clutch pitcher and Hall of Fame inductee praised by Connie Mack as one of the greatest hurlers in major league history. Cancer ends the career of the Indian star memorialized for lasting impact.
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Hasty Road Funders Belmont Stakes Decision Near
Baltimore reports Hasty Road heads to New York with a possible Belmont start on June 12. Owner Allie Reuben says the decision will depend on track suitability, praising the Preakness winner's stamina and noting the derby and Preakness runs. Fans anticipate a possible Hasty Road versus Correlation rematch on Long Island.
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Oscars and Wriggle Room in a Fragmented Sporting Page
Centered on Frank Watson’s sports quiz and an extensive Central Press snippet, the piece questions a World Series winner who never lost a game started, a catcher who framed 100 games per season from 1929 to 1941, and a multi-sport Minnesota star. It also follows Little Bob Toski’s rise as golf’s leading money winner after the Eastern Open triumph, boosting his year total to $10,988.74 and solidifying his Vardon Trophy chase.
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Stranahan Leads Yanks At Gullane In British Amateur
Stranahan of Toledo led a 30 man American contingent entering the British Amateur at Gullane Scotland. Sixteen Americans open in first round while 14 with byes advance to second round including Stranahan and Bill Campbell. Notable 1937 champion Robert Sweeny and Joe Cary of Ireland among contenders. Stranahan rated U S top hope at 6-1.
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Wisconsin Inventor Promises Vacu Matic Carburetor
Ad promoting a Vacu matic device by the Vacu matic Carburetor Co of Wisconsin claims automatic fuel saving by supercharge based operation. It asserts over-rich mixtures waste gas and that installation takes minutes for cars trucks and tractors. Readers are urged to write or mail for free full particulars.
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33 Dizzy Pace Racers Ready For 500-Miler
In Indianapolis on May 31 a group of 33 roadsters races toward the richest 500 mile event. The field averages 138.632 mph, eclipsing last year’s pace and breaking multiple records. Pole sitter Wally McGrath leads with 141.033 mph while Frank Arms was the slowest at 137.673. Miller’s four lap record has been surpassed repeatedly.
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Little Leaguers Schedule Opens May 31 in Double Headers
Taylor County youth baseball opens the season with four teams in double headers starting May 31 at 1 pm on the Riverside Drive ball diamond behind Hamric's garage. The schedule lists dates through July 4 with pairings including Moose Elks Strand VFW and others, with single games at 5 30 pm except doubles. Big Joe Bakss makes a boxing comeback bid against Bob Bakes at Eastern Parkway Arena after a 1947 title bout miss.
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Major League Standings and Openers From Baseball Action
Standings for the American and National Leagues list Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Boston and more with win totals and percentages. The day’s results include Cleveland over Baltimore twice and Boston over New York while Chicago tops Detroit and other scores across the circuit.
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