White Hope Harvey Kelsey Promises Sprint Breakthrough
Princeton student Harvey Marion Kelsey Jr a 20 year old private and sprinter has run 100 yards in 9.5 seconds and 220 in 21.1. He defeated IC-4A champion Private Barney Ewell at the Penn Relays and seeks another shot at Ewell at IC-4A championships May 15.
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Robert Mellace
NEA
Princeton
Harvey Marion Kelsey, Jr
Pittsfield
Mass
Pvt
Barney Ewell
Penn
Frank Wykoff
Southern California
Jesse Owens
Eddie Tolan
Frank Metcalf
Eulace Peacock
Herbert Thompson
Eddie Conwell
Ewell
Kelsey
Phillips’ Academy
Franklin
Brown Barney
Randalls Island Stadium
New York
Dark
Matty Geis
Axis
Superman
Sports Roundup from New York May 6
A mixed sports roundup notes Congress tax talk affecting boxing purses, Ford Frick blocks Ed die Grant Hall of Fame bid, Phillies trade Gar Del Savio, Fort Sheridan team fielding quirks, Ken Alyta wins derby pick, outdoor fight club rules at Fort Hamilton, Pimlico to Beulah Park ads, Cannon Mountain ski patrols and a humorous farm boy remark from Joe Burnett at the Air Force school.
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New York
al Weill
Ford Frick
Eddie Grant
Cooperstown
Phillies
Reds
Gar del Savio
Bill Dooly
Philadelphia
Ken
Waterury Republican
Alyta
Frank Menke
Mike Jacobs
Fort Hamilton Arena
Army Post
Pimlico
Beulah Park
Poor Man's Polo: Dallas Players Embrace Budget Polo
In Dallas a sport dubbed poor man's polo draws players who spend roughly $200 monthly. The piece highlights the frugal nature and community appeal of this accessible equestrian pastime.
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Dallas
The Fleet A Probable As A Triple Crown Winner
Baltimore May 6. The Fleet appears likely to win the triple crown this year if no disaster strikes, with Count Fleet's chances at Pimlico for the Preakness and Belmont next month in New York. Alf Vanderbilt’s supplementary nomination system lets late developers compete by paying extra. the back door idea may boost some horses into the big races.
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Sid Peder Baltimore
Count Fleet
Old Pimlico
Belmont
New York
John D. Hertz
Pimlico
Alf Vanderbilt
Uncle Sam
Navy
Alf
Joe
Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
American League Cleveland 2.2 Chicago 5 11 innings New York 4 Washington Philadelphia Detroit 5 St. Louis 1 National League Brooklyn 18 Philadelphia 6 New York 5-7 Boston 1-3 Chicago 2 St. Louis 1 114 innings Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 2 Piedmont League Portsmouth 9 Norfolk 4 called end MW eighth Richmond 6 Durham 4 10 innings Lynchburg 2 Roanoke 1 11 innings
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Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Porteamouth
Norfolk
Richmond
Durham
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Onerous
Portsmouth
Baseball games listed for today in two leagues
Schedule shows the American League games Boston at New York, Washington at Philadelphia, Detroit at Chicago, and Chicago at Cleveland. National League matches Philadelphia at Brooklyn, New York at Boston, and St. Louis at Chicago. Only games scheduled.
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Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Injuries Sideline Dunkelberger From Carolinas Golf
In Greenville Ohio May 6 fifty six junior golfers began the Carolinas Inter Scholastic Golf Tournament. Defending champion Bobby Williams and runner up Don Dunkelberger did not compete due to injuries. Lawton Adams of Myrtle Beach posted a 78 in practice. The schedule planned 36 holes today with 18 more tomorrow. Dunkelberger injured his ankle in track practice.
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Greenville
8. C
Bobby Williams
Don Dunkelberger
Lawton Adams
Myrtle Beach
Dunkelberger
Polo veterans show skill in Dallas league play
The Polo Association of Dallas features nine riders mostly around 50. The so called greybeards play for keeps with marked method in three weekly games. Young players Billy Skidmore 38 and Clarence Starke 39 lead with high ratings while Major Bill Long over 50 scores in a recent wild ride contest.
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Polo Association of Dallas
Greybeards
Billy Skidmore
Clarence Starke
Oldsters
Bill Long
American Troops Press Baseball Season in British Isles
The sports program for U S troops in the British Isles outlines baseball as the lead sport with a planned service World Series in London. Sixteen leagues and a four US three Canadian and one British club international league are organized with two all star teams to face the British Red Cross in June.
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New York
British Isles
Tom Bikers
NEA
London
Britain
Special Services
British Red Cross
United States
United Nations
Stars and Stripes
Blades Introduces New Orleans Pitcher Power Practice
Ray Blades, former St. Louis Cardinal boss and current manager of the New Orleans Southern Association club, unveils an "economy of man power" training. He says pitchers no longer throw alone as batters now face them in synchronized practice sessions to keep both arms and bats ready.
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New Orleans
Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinal
New Orleans Southern Association
Blades
Metcalfe Aims Long Heroic USO Run In Alabama
In Anniston Alabama Ralph Metcalfe once the premier 100 yard dash star now serves as director of a Negro USO center. His move highlights postwar civil rights era outreach through military and community services.
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Metcalper
Uso Anniston
Ala
Ralph Metcalfe
Bison Lay Plans for Return Clash With Hanes Friday
Local high school baseball previews a return contest against Hanes after a setback to Gray with a 49 to 3 score. Coach Simeon aims to sharpen hitting before tourney play next week as Jim Foxworth and Mel Walker prepare for mound duty.
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Fred Flagler, Jr
Tony Simeon
Hanes
Gray
Simeon
Bison
Jim Foxworth
Mel Walker
Charlotte
Reynolds
Reyonids
Greensboro
Major League Leaders Summary Mix of 1920s Stats
The data shows leaders in batting, pitching and fielding with names like O Dea Frey Vaughan DiMaggio and Litwhiler. It notes team affiliations Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and St Louis among others. It references Yankees near the top as of 1925 with ten championships, two near misses and two third places.
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O'Dea
St. Louis
Frey Cincinnati
Camilli
Brooklyn
Herman
Vaughan
DiMaggio
Pittsburgh
Frey
Cincinnat
Vaughan Brooklyn
F. McCormick
Cincinnati
Russell
McCarthy
Boston
Litwhiler
Philadelphia
Naylor
Gordon and Maynard
New York
Camills
Sewell
Ex Champ Finds Thrill as Pupils Win Skating Titles
Former national queen Maribel Vinson remains in skating by coaching winners Gretchen Merrill and C Austin Holt in 1943 national championships. She mentors in Berkeley and tours in ice shows, enjoying the nerve wracking yet rewarding role of teacher to champions.
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Adelaide Kerr
AP Peatures
New York
Maribel Vinson
Boston
la Vinson
Gretchen Merrill
C. Austin Holt
Maribel
Gay Blades
Guy Owen
Montreal
Owens
Berkeley
Calif
Marit 1
Deb Garms Praised by Cardinals Strategy Board
CHAMBERLAIN CHICAGO May 6 Deb Garms, nearing 35, earns praise as the world champions oldest and smallest active player. Manager Billy Southworth and coaches defend his value, noting eight games against righties and a 314 season with Sacramento last year. The Texan, who joined the majors from Howard Payne College, won the 1940 NL batting title with a .355 mark.
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Deb Garris
Strategy Board
Channel Chamberlain
Chicago
Billy Southworth
Buzzy Wares
Mike Gonzalez
St. Louis Cardinals
Deb Garms
Enos Slaughter
Texan
Howard Payne College
Browns
Pittsburgh
Garris
Sacramento
Yankees Hold Narrow Lead As They Win Over Red Sox
The Yankees edge the Red Sox 4 3 in the ninth aided by a balk from rookie Anton Karl after loading the bases. Carrasquel shines for Washington with three wins in spring including an 8 1 victory over Philadelphia. Dodgers hammer Phillies 18 6, dropping Phils to NL cellar with 23 hits.
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Yankees
Red Sox
Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Caracas
Senor Alejandro Carrasquel
Washington Senators
Washington
Whips Athletics
Big Alex
Philadelphia Athletics
Carrasque
Senators
A's
Philadelphia
Carrasquel
Athletics
New York Yankees
A. L
Boston Red Sox
Anton Karl
Yanks
Cleveland Inedians
Chicago White Sox
Dick Culler
Sox
Wally Moses
Frank
Stubby
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
College Baseball Scores From Triangle Rivalry
North Carolina defeated North Carolina State 6 to 3 while Duke routed Navy Pre Flight 10 to 1 in college baseball action. The games showcased strong hitting from UNC and Duke pitchers limiting early Navy activity.
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North Carolina
N. C. State
Duke
N. C. Navy
Pre Flight
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