Cardinals Reds Clash to Lead League in Four-Game Series
Major league action centers on a four game, three day set at St. Louis as the Cardinals and Reds pursue the top spot. Cincinnati rides a 10 game win streak after a 6-1 win over the Giants while St. Louis extends its own streak with a 7-1 victory over the Bees. Dodgers, Phillies and Yankees win as Feller and Ruffing star in the day’s headlines.
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Associated Press
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Cubs
Bob Feller
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Red Ruffina
Alexandra
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Armstrong Defeats Roderick Despite Hand Injuries
Henry Armstrong dominated Ernie Roderick in London last night, injuring both hands yet winning easily and earning a record purse of 46,800 pounds. He will rest and train in Paris and London before defending his lightweight title against Lou Ambers in New York on August 9.
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Ernie Roderick
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New York
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Paris
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London Daily Mail
Mountain State Contest Delayed By Rain In Leads Race
Weather forced postponements in the Mountain State last night as Bluefield Bluegrays and Huntington Aces prepare for a leaders showdown in Bluefield. Williamson to face astand while Logan stays at Welch, keeping standings tight.
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Millionaire enters four cars for Indy 500 race
Indianapolis, May 26. Joe Thorne, millionaire New Rochelle sportsman, will start four cars in the 500 mile race next Tuesday. Thorne and Rex Mays qualified two entries, both using six cylinder supercharged alcohol engines. Mays averaged 126.413 mph and Thorne 122.117 mph for ten miles. Other team drivers include Jimmy Snider of Chicago on 130.138 mph pole pace and Mel Hansen of Los Angeles at 121.683 mph.
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Joe Thorne
Chicago
Mel Hansen
Los Angeles
Sarazen Fumes On Soft Greens In Metropolitan Open
Gene Sarazen blasts modern golf as greens grow soft from sprinklers in a May 26 report from White Plains after a 73 in the opening round of the Metropolitan Open. John Bulla shot 68 to lead, with Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Mike Tumesa a stroke back at 69.
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Metropolis Country Club
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Century Club
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Armstrong and McGee Victory Mark Boxing Night
The Associated Press reports results from London Chicago and Scranton. Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles outpointed Eric Roderick in London. Irish Eddie McGee defeated Tony Motisi in Chicago. Bobby Masters beat Wildcat OConnor in Scranton.
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Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
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England
Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Carbondale
Trojans Hot Favorite in 63rd IC Meet Qualifiers
USC arrives as overwhelming favorite to retain the team title at the 63rd IC 4-A meet with an estimated 56 points in tomorrow's 16 finals. John Woodruff of Pitt looms as top individual contender, aiming to beat records set by Ted Meredith, with Michigan and California among rivals for runner-up.
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Holman Williams Prominent Contender in Welterweight Show
Holman Williams nicknamed the Chicago hurricane headlines the Memorial Day card at Carmichael Auditorium in Clarksburg. He is set to face Ralph Gizzy of Pittsburgh in a whirlwind mixer as Joe Louis, the heavyweight champion, referees. Williams, praised for speed and skill, seeks the welterweight title and is hailed as a throwback to Jack Blackburn. He has KO'd Gilito Ramirez in three rounds and defeated Johnny Lucas, Paul Vie Walker, and Vincent Pimpinella.
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Chicago
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Holman
Joe Louis
Gillito Ramirez
Johnny Lucas
Paul
Vié Walker
Vincent Pimpinella
Boxing Cards Preview in Clarksburg Matchups
Remo Fernandez and Gene Bufalo lost a disputed decision to Cocoa Kid. In 1938 Fernandez downed Saverio Turiello Jack Portnoy and Andre Jesserun. Folio In Training Johnny Folio trains in Clarksburg for a semi final with Carl Turner while Tony Costa from Pittsburgh is lined up for a six rounder. Champion Louis slated to arrive in Clarksburg Tuesday morning.
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Jack Portnoy
Andre Jesserun
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Johnny Folio
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Carl Turner
Jimmy Colombo
Apples” Meyers
Tony Costa
Pittsburgh
Louis
New Style Golf Emerges at British Amateur
Portraits of John Ball overlook the Royal Liverpool Club as a new generation of golfers arrives. The quarter-finalists include Holt an automobile salesman from Syracuse Stowe a miner from the English midlands Duncan an officer in His Majesty's Welsh guards Chapman a club crooner from Greenwich Kyule a cloth designer from Scotland Bruell a 19 year old florist from Treland. The British amateur tournament showcases vast contrasts from old aristocratic golf to international, diverse backgrounds.
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Syracuse
Charlie Stowe
English Midlands
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Dick Chapman
Greenwich
Conn
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Jim Bruell
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Trelant
Holt Stays In Golf Race At British Amateur
Holt, an automobile salesman from Syracuse, defeated Kenneth Thom 3 and 2 to reach the British amateur golf championship semi finals at Hoylake. Dick Chapman exited after losing to Anthony Duncan 5 and 3, leaving Holt as the last American survivor. Alex Kyle upset Jim Bruen one up, ending Bruen’s late run as favorite after Bruen had led at the turn.
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Alex Kyle
Jim Bruen
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Charley ‘Yates
Yesterday's Stars Shine in 11-0 Shutout Show
Indians hurler Bob Feller and Ken Keltner starred as Cleveland blanked Boston 11-0 with a one hit effort and ten strikeouts while Keltner slugged three homers. Senators stopped the Browns on three hits. Mickey Owen drove in two for St Louis with a bases loaded single to spark a comeback victory over the Bees.
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Ken Keltner
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Red Sox
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Jim Turner
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Bees
Furniture Dealers elect president at Southern trade session
Myrtle Beach South Carolina reports J Hudson Huffard of Binsfield West Virginia elected president of the Southern Retail Furniture Dealers association at the closing session of the annual convention. The next meeting will be in High Point North Carolina.
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J. Hudson Huffard
Binsfield
W. Va
Southern Petail Furniture Dealers Association
High Point
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Dimagio scout eyes Giants This is a messy sports column brief
Eddy Bkuer reports New York May 26 The Giants have scout Heinie Groh watching Dominic Dimaggo on the coast while Red Sox and Tigers chatter mix with boxing on air Max Baer Tony Galento clash on radio Several notes on players managers and fashion in sports circles including Elva Thompson and Elmer Dean comebacks and a vanished Baron Poffenberger hidden from Epworth league ballplayer Will Terry and Al Simmons changing style
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New York
Dank Greenberg
Tigers
Max Baer
Tony Galento
Giants
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Dominic Dimaggo
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Ferndale
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Major League Standings and Scores Update
Yesterday results across leagues show St. Louis defeated Boston 7 to 1 while Cincinnati bested New York 6 to 1 and Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 to 2. Philadelphia edged Chicago 8 to 7 as Cincinnati visits St. Louis and Pittsburgh travels to Chicago. American results include New York 5 Detroit 2, Cleveland 11 Boston 0, Washington 4 St. Louis 1 with several rainouts and scheduled Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston. Chicago at Cleveland completes the slate.
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Wheeling Downs Meet Opens With 18 Nominated Races
Wheeling's 16 day horse racing meet begins tomorrow at Wheeling Downs with 18 entries named for the West Virginia Turf Club handicap the feature race. Eight races are scheduled for opening day.
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Wheeling Downs
West Virginia Turf Club
Squalus Salvage Halt After Flooded Torpedo Room Found
Divers report the Squalus torpedo room flooded prompting Washington to pause salvage work. One officer says buoyancy precision will determine success or failure with 1450 tons of hull at stake. Bodies may remain in the submarine until raised and towed to the navy yard unless divers’ operations require removal.
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Ex convict clemency plea letter details emerge
The article notes Clemency plea material involving an ex convict and Judge Renkoff identifying Charlie Rich. It states Rich returned seven thousand five hundred dollars, with two other judges opposing Manton, and mentions continuation from Page One.
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Renkoff
Bath of Diocletian Draws Rome Crowd in Historic Spa
About 3200 people bathed together at the ancient Bath of Diocletian in Rome, a site 1600 years old. The mass bath marks a rare public event at the famed imperial complex, drawing visitors from near and far to experience the historic spa.
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