Kitten Ball Leagues Organized At Angora Persian Meeting
Secretaries, vice presidents and a treasurer were chosen as kitten ball leagues formed with 18 of 16 teams represented. Duane Lewis was named president, Arl Swanson vice president, and Ed Quimby treasurer. Leagues and team rosters were drawn from local clubs and businesses including Lions Club, Montana Power, Pith National, and First National, with play slated to start Monday evening.
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Lion's Club
Arl Swanson
National Bank
Ed Quimby
Montana Power Company
Vocary
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Urbona Independent
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Molin
Tete Gffivie
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Ami Gael
Wolk O
Jean Mere
Montyna Avenue
Arco
Plato Square
Haleigh
Qahiny
Montana
Liaagey Econy Nitfires
Rani Wu
Meeris Ranford
Minhes Anderson
Miny
Mest Mons
Traines
Fay Poder
Tounibst
Piers Wil Ho
Ancorm
Rentera
Lant
Wight
No Matter Referee in Ring Battle Causes Debate
In Lake Swannanoa May reports from IAP state Max Baer trains for a bout with Max Schmeling as controversy grows over who should referee. There is talk of restoring the old referee Manler for duties, while Barr and Noll Hoffman weigh the option. Schmeling trains with four remaining workouts as May approaches, with manager Joe Jacobs arranging New York backing. Local weather slows progress but Baer’s camp presses on toward Yankee Stadium setup.
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Atlante
Max Baer
Max Schmnellog
Nest Thureday
Wes
Jack Dempery
Barr
Noll Hoffman
Lake Swannanoa
Man Sehmeloy
Warkowis
Man Maer
Dro Yankee Stadiumn
Sarmeday
Suntay
Tueday
Hiv
Joe Jacobs
Anparnert Leday
Jens
New York
Shields Falls as French stars dominate at Autenil court
In Autenil France on May 21 1949 Frank Shields United States Davis Cup player was beaten by left handed French star Christian Bots 6 15 1 2 6 1 4 The defeat ends Shields bid in the Preach hard court tournament with French players advancing including Rodarich Men ae Giorgia de Stefani and others The U S hope Helen Wille and Dorothy Andris Burke advanced to quarter finals in the women’s tour with no American men left scheduled to play.
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Auteill
France
Frank Shlelda
Christian Bots
Shields
Marco Hernard
Henry Cocker
Kinesh
Wes
Eld
Rodarich Menae
Crzechnatavakin
Giorgia de ‘Stefani
Maly
Vateran Beonehamn
Jacates Triggon
David Prenn
Germany
Vid
Robbins
Fred Parry Endh G. On
Lee
England
Jack Crawford
Australik
Joe Satoh
2 West
Japan
Helan Dueobe
United State
Eturaton
Traynor Drops From NL Lead After Poor Batting Day
Harold Traynor of Pittsburgh slips in the National League batting standings after a single day’s woeful showing. He went 0-for-5 with no runs batted in as breaks shifted, dropping his average from .360 to .328.
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Harold Mod Traynor
Pittsburgh
Ree Ekentt
Johnny Braderick
Breakiyt
Traynor
Harley Haal
Mitching
Hlaaverngn
AAA
Badoom
Wille
Fredecink
Osm
Maflin
Cardinal
Siege Gunners Sink Senators in Split Twinbill
Washington and New York split a May day doubleheader as 12 pitchers yielded a high scoring day. In game one Washington rallied for a five run swing to win, while game two saw the Yankees surge with an eight run burst in two innings and hold on 7 to 1. The Senators remained in a chase position behind the leaders while New York strengthened its first place tether.
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Washington
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Yankees
Miargia
Roam Lerd
Tirth
Tennork
Peckie
Lazzeri
Jne Cronin
Barney
Sewell
Orie
Scharman
Ann Tarkan
Dirkey
Droseri
Ruthue
Ano Moore
J Kern
Crowdey
Birwart
Fox Tamas
seMetted Tereer
Tunin
New York
Seely Manush
Brenil & Gehrig
Cronin & Chapman
Aft Brewen
Crowder
Thomas
McAtir
Rufi
York
Murkewid
Pirates Fall to Cubs as Chicago Wins Narrowly
Pittsburgh May 34. Charlie Root and the Pirates faced the Chicago Cubs who used seven hits with men on base to win 7 to 1. The Pirates, though defeated, still hold a slim five game lead over idle St Louis in the National League standings.
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Pittsburgh
Charlie Root
Michel
Cheago Cubs
Mttsinreh Pirates
Pirates
St Louis Cardinals
TMS
Crus
Earl Grace
Hheir
Harris
Lendrich
Eiguth
Cats
Chicagoab
Tiomaree
Mennnick
Seth
Lavferr
Teagan
Tasha
Tnughan
Vaughan
Rube Pitteburgh
Barr
Chicago
Warrig
Finnian
Harris Swai
Neaurene
Bout of Wolgast vs Davies Postponed in Detroit
Detroit reports the Wolgast Davies bout has been put off with Witte of Charterot Pa, indefinitely postponed due to prior engagements. Promoter Mitch Beatty Monteith was notified previously when the show was arranged, sending Abe Wak and others to be informed at the time.
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Wolgast
Ayn Davies
Detroit
Wolgart
Tilden Predicts Yank Net Team Will Fall Again
AP reports Alan Gould notes Tilden predicts the United States Davis Cup team may be beaten in Paris. Prentice rejects extra players, while Tilden offers his and Barnard's services for practice. Tilden cites Ellsworth Vines and France’s Cochet Borotra as top threats. stakes center on inter-zone and challenge rounds.
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Alan Gould
New York
Tilden
United States
Herman S. Prentice
Bruce Barnen
Paris
Tike
Barnes
Prentice
Ellsworth Vines
Wit Conmindere
California Uaul Ahort
Tay
Luc
Australia
Big bin
Jack Crawford
England
Henri Cochat
France
Jean Borotra
Nate
Higgins and Capital Motors Meet This Evening at Legion Park
The Helena baseball league resumes after a five day layoff over Memorial Day with Higgins Cigars versus Capital Motors at Legion Park at 8 o clock. A potential tie is possible as a Capitals win could edge Higgins into second place over Sheehan. Higgins aim to gain half a game. Higgins just returned from a three game swing through Billings, while Capital Motors beat Creeley Motors of Butte. Mound duties may fall to Tay Schmide and Culver, with Tom O Connor and a pair of young lefties in reserve. Sperk Burke remains ready to go for Higgins.
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Higgins
Capital Motors
Legion Balloba
Mbor
Helena
Legion Park
Motormen
Sheehan
Briggins
Billings
Crawley Motors
Hutte
Tay Schmide
Culver
Motors
Tom O'Connor
Snyder
Sperk" Burke
Hyperion wins 150th Epsom Derby in record time
Py-Lord Derby’s Hyperion, 6 to 1, wins the 150th Epsom Derby over 23 three year olds in 2:02.4, two-fifths faster than the previous Derby record. King Salmon finishes second with Statesman third as nearly a million spectators watch, including the King and Queen.
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Epsom Downs
Eng
Lord Derby
Tamoyk House
F Hyperinn
Favorice
Britain
Call Boy
Felxtead
Hyperion
Royal Box
Sir H. Cunliffe-Qwen
King Salmon
Dor Emanuel
Statesman
Frank Halas
John McCormack
W. M. G. Singer
Lord Woolavington
Manitoba
Coast League Pitching Leaders Show Tight Race
Ray Kallio of Portland keeps a perfect record with ten wins this season after recent doubleheaders. Joe Radonitz, initially with Portland then Seattle, adds to the strong slate of contenders. Buzz Wetzel of Hollywood sits with four wins and one loss as Buck Newsom of Los Angeles grabs seven victories.
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Jon Angeles
Ray Kallio
Portland
Mitcher
Har In
Joe Radonitz
Seattle
Treular
Buzz Wetzel
Hollywood
Buck Newsom
Los Angeles
Ari
Home Run Race By The Associated Press
Results list top homer totals across leagues with players like Gehrig Ruth and Klein leading various teams. American and National League totals show 147 and 130 for a combined 277.
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Associated Presa
Yankees
Cronin
Senators
Borger
Braves
Klein
Phillies
Gehrig
Ruth
Hartnatt
Cubs
Lackers
Tanksea
National
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
In the American League, New York defeated Washington 15 to 7. The National League game saw Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5 to 1. Two other games were postponed due to rain with no final scores available.
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New York
Washington
Gamnat
Chiveago
Pittsburgh
East Side Wins Final Legion Baseball Thriller 12 11
East Side defeats Valley in Legion Junior game at Legion Park 12 to 11. Hartell’s triple tied game in seventh. McLeod’s grounder scored winning run. Bill Davies pitched four strong innings for East Side, striking out nine. all-star selection announced for district play later.
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Legion Park
East Side
American Legion
Valley Boys
East
Christiansen
Bill Davi
Ail Ashton
Legion Baseball Committee
Effiny Bitltear
Vauley— Bowman
Amerimaan
Gier
Herbinson
Phillipa
W. Herrin
Sampson
Tarnum
Oaaler
Th McGowan
Rf Butler
Schaefler
G. O'Connell
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H. O'Connell
Tockry
A McKinnon
Hollow
Foo
Oe Kennedy
Ares
Tod McLeod
Bie Davies
Sa “Hatred
Wable
Hearne Snarg
Grenier
Jed
Jnnings Valley
Jey
Huns
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Bowman
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Man
Prumps
Harrell
McLeod
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G. Herrin
Bucs Fer
East Bide
W. Merrin
O. Herrin
Davies
Tisbett
Amifaire Association Scores Narrow Victory Over Milwaukee
Amifaire Association faced Todisville and Minarapetls in a regional match at St Mari Ratisasity. Columbus a led at 7 with Miwankee scoring 0 as Joniy Rameels contributed key plays.
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Todisvitte A
Minarapetls A
St Mari T
Ratisasity
Miwankee
Joniy Rameels
Incomplete Western League Scores Prompt Scheduling Doubt
Fragmented OCR lists teams and cities including Omaha Knoxville Chattanooga and Des Moines with inconsistent scores and notes a scheduled game in doubt. No clear outcome or full details emerge from the garbled text.
Butte Athletes to Compete in Chicago in June
Three Montana track standouts from Butte high, Bob Dey Milt Popovich and Tony Brown, earned spots to the national interscholastic meet in Chicago June 16 17 after stellar state showings at Missoula. Coach Harry Dahlberg lineup includes Boreman and Wilavre, with letters reflecting a strong sprint and field cohort.
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Chicago
Bob Dey
Milt Popovich
Winre
Tony Brown
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