Track Record Shattered as Pettillo Wins Classic Race
Indianapolis May 1 1935 Kelly Pettillo of Los Angeles won the fastest 500 miles on the Indianapolis Speedway with a 600 mile average of 106.240 mph earning $20,000 plus lap prizes. A fatality marred the event as Clay Weatherly of Cincinnati died in a crash while a mechanic was critically injured. Pettillo barely qualified after a second motor failure, rain slowed the pace, and the top ten finishers all averaged over 100 mph led by Pettillo Shaw and Cummings with strong showings from Robey Hepburn Cantlon Gardner Litz MacKenzie Miller.
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Clay Weatherly
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Norristown
Francis Bradburn
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Valentine Petillo
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Wilbur Shaw
Wild Bill Cummings
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Cummings
Floyd Robey
Ralph Hepburn
William Cantlon
Detroit
Chet Gardner
Deacon Litz
Dubois
George MacKenzie
Eddington
Chet Miller
Johnson May Be Dismissed by Landis Over Kamm Case
Chicago May 31 Walter Johnsons fate as Cleveland Indians manager rested with Commissioner Kenesaw Landis after infielder Willie Kamm accused Johnson of improper handling and advised the club. Alva Bradley said a Landis ruling for Kamm would force Johnsons dismissal and a new manager.
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Walter Johnson
Kenesaw M. Landis
Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Landis
Willie Kamm
Cleveland
Kamm
Chicago White Sox
Alva Bradley
Bradley
Winners in foursome at Maplewood announced
Winners in the blind foursome at the Maplewood Golf Club yesterday were W. Merle Watkins, B. Barrett, G. Qna Sinsel, and Paul E. Malone, announced by country club officials this morning. Many golfers took advantage of yesterday's holiday to participate, and the links were crowded all day.
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W. Merle Watkins
B. Barrett
G. Qna Sinsel
Paul E. Malone
Grafton Falls Apart To Permit Bowlesburg Nine To Score Two Victories
Grafton’s state league club and the crowd watched a doubleheader at Athletic Field as Bowlesburg defeated Grafton 9 to 8 and 12 to 5. Grafton’s errors and weak defense, aided by Bugs Braithwood’s tough start, fueled a Rowlesburg win in game one. In game two Pat Walters struggled while Bowlesburg pulled away early, closing with a decisive triumph.
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Sixteen players left in hard court tourney
London to Paris May 31 summary of the Marshok and Jacobs lead in the men and women divisions. Notable figures include Helen Jacobs United States champion and Cobden? Gotfried Von Cramm among the men, with Rowlesburg players Ayersman and Gibbons among others vying for the semi finals in a tight field.
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Paris
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G. Ayersman
Helen Jacobs
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H. W. Austin
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Ngand
Jack Crawford
Viv Shriver
Gotfried von Cramm
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Keener
P. Walters
Defenbaugh
Crowds Flock As Baseball Opens With Doubleheaders
The season's first holiday program drew record crowds and solidified Mickey Cochran's claim that the best doubleheader clubs will find pennant success. Four clubs swept both games in yesterday's program. The New York Giants beat Brooklyn 8 to 3 and 6 to 0, widening their NL lead to 4½ games and dropping the Dodgers to fifth place.
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Mickey Cochrae
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Dodgers
North Pole Ice Pure Ice The Purity Promise
Local ad invites shoppers to try North Pole Ice for purity at W Main Street. The simple message highlights a purity claim and provides a contact phone number 87 372 for orders or inquiries.
Bridge Hand Summary From A Curious Notation
A fragmentary contract bridge note shows AKQJ in one suit, Qs 10, Ki10G, ab64, WANE, O87, KIS, suggesting a hand with strong top cards in multiple suits and unclear bidding or play implications.
Inherent squeeze contest decides club game in bridge hand
The article analyzes a bridge hand where a powerful squeeze on one suit forces West to discard, allowing declarer to take five club tricks and secure a doubled contract. It discusses opening leads, potential defenses, and how the dummy’s position enables the squeeze to force the win.
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Baseball Roundup Hits and Crowds Across Stages
Streaks and saves mix with big attendances as Dizzy Dean racks up nine strikeouts in a win. Vito Tamulis fires a second straight shutout holding the Senators to six hits. White Sox slug past Cleveland 8 4 behind Silent John Whitehead, while Willis Hudlin limits Indians as Chicago drops two. Pirates draw 40 340 and claim fourth place as Blanton struggles. Browns split with Tigers and Browns total 16 hits in 10 7 win. Ferrell carries Red Sox Athletics clash with a late A's burst. Boston slides 13 8 in a rough finish.
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Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Vito ‘Tamulis
Senators
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White Sox
Cleveland
John‘Whitehead
Jimmy Dykes
Zeke Bonura
Rip Radcliff
Willis Hudlin
Indians
Pittsburgh
Pirates
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Tigers
St. Louis
Browns
Gy Blanton
Cubs
Red Lucas
Tommy Bridges
Wes Ferrell
Red Sox
Athletics
Little’s Dad Sees No Objection to Pro Golf Path
San Francisco May 31 Colonel William Lawson Little says his son Lawson, 24, has his own mind and would not be upset if he chose a golf career. He has not discussed or contemplated turning professional, though an offer that affected amateur status could change the view.
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William Lawson
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Associated Press
Jawns Assume League Lead With Three Wins In Day
Johnstown swept three games to seize top spot in the Middle Atlantic league. They beat Charleston 3 1 in a Memorial Day twin bill morning game and won the first night game 5 4 then the second 1 0. Dayton fell to third as Portsmouth split two with Huntington and Zanesville split with the Red Birds, while Akron and Beckley also split their holiday doubleheader. Tonight’s schedule features Beckley at Charleston, Johnstown at Akron, Zanesville at Portsmouth and Dayton at Huntington.
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Charleston Senators
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Portsmouth
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Little Junior Eyes Return With New Auto In Detroit
The narrative notes that he must forge his own path, with Little Junior planning to arrive in July driving a new automobile picked up in Detroit. A year earlier he traveled in a ramshackle car 12 hours before the official reception, and he will head east in September to defend his national amateur title.
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Little Junior
Detroit
Trojans Seek Another Win in Eastern Trials
Southern California aims for seventh Intercollegiate A A A A meeting title in ten years as trials open in Cambridge. UCLA's Dean Cromwell leads a strong squad expected to dominate 15 events, with George Anderson and Gene Venzke among top contenders from California and the East.
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George Anderson
Ben Johnson
Jimmy la Valle
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Bill Bonthron
Gene Venzke
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Bruce
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Tom Ottey
Fragmented Myth Quiz Confusing Prompt
The text presents a garbled prompt about Greek myth figures and a mythic abduction. It mentions Zeus transforming into a white bull to abduct Europa and asks about a Phoenician queen, likely Dido, who killed herself after Aeneas left. The passage is badly garbled with stray phrases and mispunctuation.
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Carthage
Baseball Scores and Schedule From National League Games
Standings and results show New York and Boston key matchups with Philadelphia and Detroit, plus Cleveland at Chicago and St. Louis at Detroit on today’s slate. The American Weekly ad promotes June issue and colorful art features while noting distribution through newsdealers.
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