Reveille Boy Wins Washington Park American Derby in Upset
The 55 to 1 outsider Reveille Boy, owned by a near-broke former Memphis grocer, defeats Gallant Knight by four lengths to win $50,000 American Derby at Washington Park. Jockey Willie Frank and trainer Johnny Paul celebrate as owner Johnny Best, nearly penniless, reflects on the stunning victory and mute mutuel odds.
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Johnny Paul
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Whichone
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Johnny Beet
Louis L. Emmerson
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Bill Frone
Trinity Victorious in Doubleheader Over Diamond Hosiery
Trinity baseball club defeats Diamond Hosiery in both games 11 to 0 and 7 to 6. Loflin pitched both games and starred, throwing a shutout in game one and relief in game two. Bouldin and Blair led Trinity with four hits apiece. Diamond’s Garner and Carroll supplied key hits for their team.
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Brooklyn Robins Edge Cardinals In 12th Inning Thriller
Del Bissonnette's 11th home run in the 12th inning sparked a 6 5 Brooklyn win over St Louis after a three hour fifteen minute game. Cards led 5 0 early. Robins rallied with a Hallahan exit and a Frederick homer to tie in the seventh.
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Sam Rice Tops American League Batting Race Lead
Washington veteran Sam Rice clung to the pace in the AL batting race with .394, as Al Simmons closed in. Lou Gehrig surged to the leading circle with a 36-point gain, while Ruth and Cochrane followed in the high averages as team batting shifted with Cleveland and New York gaining.
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Jolley
Connie Mack
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Boston
Robert Moses Grove
Mel Harder
Grove
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Cronin
Salvation Army Falls to Y Boys 13 to 1 in Gridiron
In a high school diamond outing the Y Employed Boys defeated the Salvation Army 13 runs to 1. Reitzel and Grisom stood out in fielding while Riley hit a three base hit and Grissom pitched well in a brisk 1 hour 40 minute game.
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Ruth, New York Hits 134 Total Bases For 66
Ruth of New York tallies 66 hits and 134 total bases in a standout season. E Rice of Washington posts 78 total bases as a notable rival performance.
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New York
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Washington
Navy Crew Defeats California in East West Rowing Battle
At Lake Carnegie Princeton, New Jersey, the Navy rowed to a half-length victory over California in the first east and west rowing clash of the season. California finished second with Princeton third in the mile and three quarter race. California won the freshman event, while Princeton’s yearlings won by three quarters of a length. About ten thousand spectators watched as the Flying Dutchman led the Nimble crew to victory.
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North Carolina Pelts Bring In Over 1.9 Million Annually
The state earns more than 1 909 000 annually from selling wild animal pelts. Revenue data show pelts contribute a significant portion of wildlife trade income in North Carolina.
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Hasty wins over U’Amond Club in close Davidson game
The Hasty baseball club of the Davidson county league edged Welcome 4 to 3 on Saturday. The win moved Hasty to three wins and two losses in league play. Box score shows Ab Roe, Everhart, Kennedy, and Cecil among leaders. home run by Thomas and key runs batted in by Kennedy and others.
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Mussolini says fashion and religion off limits to reform
In Rome the dictator Benito Mussolini states that only fashion and religion remain beyond regulation. He claims he would not touch them and asserts two things cannot be altered: fashion and religion.
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Double decked streets gain traction in major cities
New York adopts a broad steel elevated street over three miles long as traffic relief expands. Chicago uses double deck sections in busy districts. Detroit to Pontiac plans a 20 mile elevated roadway to ease congestion.
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Stop Rivet Noise in Skyscraper Work
New York Riveters, once blamed for clattering rivets, are to get relief as over a hundred cities adopt electrical welding for steel construction. The change reduces noise and speeds assembly while maintaining strength and safety standards.
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Arkansas’ first woman baccalaureate speaker named
Miss Mary Sue Mooney of Arkadelphia delivered the address at Smackover as Arkansas’ first female baccalaureate speaker.
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Jamestown Wins Over Denny Roll in Close 4 3 Victory
Jamestown edged Denny Roll 4 to 3 as Harvey pitched superbly and led hitters Harvey and C Spruill. Jamestown had 10 hits to 3 by Denny Roll with Bundy Robbins Armfield and others contributing, while Owens Wales Osment Carmichael provided the action in a tight game before 190 fans.
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