Derby Day at Churchill Downs Faces 63rd Run
Kentucky Derby action centers on Fighting Fox and Bull Lea as two horses split favorites 2 to 1 and 2 to 1 at Churchill Downs. Keeneland performances guide odds for the $50 000 race with 60 000 fans watching. Weather forecasts call for showers with a 5 30 p m post time.
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Orlo Robertson
Louisville
Bull Lea
Bull Sea
Calumet Farm
Daddy
Bull Dog
Rose Aves
Keeneland
Price Headley
Menow
Hind
Owever
Headvatar
Maxwell Howrd
The
Lawrin
Arbert M. Woolf
Woolford
Uber
William DuPont
Foxcatcher Farm
Myron Selzick
William O'Toole
Elooto
Bertrend
Co-Sport
Ethel
Mars
George Woolf
de Co-Sport
Bobby Dotter
Woolf
Earl Sand
Howard Colt
Ack Westrope
Aat Mountain Ridge
Coport
High Point Finishes Season With 6 5 Victory Over Danville Military
High Point High School rallied from a 5 1 deficit to edge Danville Military Academy 6 5 in nine innings. Mason yielded five hits. Jones homered and Cooper Hayworth doubled as High Point tallied five runs in the seventh to secure the win.
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Black Bisons
Danville Military Academy
Danville
High Point High School
Mason
Cadets
High Point
Cooper
Hayworth
Jones
Davin
Lasers
D'ville
Adrho
P.h.ls
Abdrho Slayton
Cook
Lande
B'ndon
Rickard
Davis
Hucks
Seabolt
Husseyer
M’m'n
Bask
O'cash
Webb
Overcash
b—Cooper
Sth
c—Hauser
Hedrick
Danville M. I
Brandon
Myers
Culler
Land
Hussey
Seabollt
Hocks
McMullan
Goldsboro Girl Wins AAU Tank Championship
Prince Nufer of Goldsboro North Carolina won the National Junior AAU 150 yard individual medley title in 1 58 4 finishing five seconds ahead of Johanna Gorman of the Homestead Library club. Nufer will be 14 years old tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Prince Nufer
Goldsboro
N. C
Miss Nufer
Johanna Gorman
Homestead
Library Club
Navy And Duke Tangle Today
Navy resumes its schedule with a game against Duke after a 7-5 loss to North Carolina. Sam Davis allowed seven hits as Navy aims for an 11th win in 13 tries. Elon beat Lenoir Rhyne 4-3. Catawba topped Wake Forest 8-7. NC tennis routed NYU 9-0. Duke beat Temple 6-3. Wake Forest freshmen defeated Mars Hill 30-0. Today's slate includes Elon vs Lenoir Rhyne and Navy vs Duke along with other ACC and intrastate matchups.
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Charlotte
Navy
North Carolina
Duke
Durham
Tar Heels
Sam Davis
Clarksville
Middies
Elon
Lenoir Rhyne
Williams
Catawba
Wake Forest
Indians
Guilford
Bing Lundholm
Mars Hill Junior College
Tommy Byrne
Louisburg College
N. C
Revolta recalls 65 round in 1934 St Paul Open playoff
Johnny Revolta calls his 65 in the final round of the 1934 St Paul Open his greatest. He tied Harry Cooper and Ky Laffoon, then won the playoff. He describes a bunker shot around a lip for a birdie and offers tips on short game technique.
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Bunker
Revolta
St. Paul
Art Krenz
NEA Service
Johnny Revolta
Harry Cooper
Ky Laffoon
Evanston
Baeslian Wee Autie
Junior Highs Take 40 19 Track Meet Victory
High Point junior high edged Greensboro junior high 40 to 19 on the high school field yesterday afternoon. Five first-place finishes boosted the win as a triangular meet with Greensboro and Durham awaits May 17 here.
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High Point Junior High School
Greensboro Junior High
Greensboro
Durham
High Point
Frasier
Ingram
Erp
Kivett
Reeves
Craven
Beasley
Northcott
Mitchell
Jones
Lumley
Aged Not Pitching Staff Going Well
Washington fans see Clark Griffin known as The Old Fox rely on an aged Senators pitching corps bought on bargain prices. Dutch Leonard Pete Appleton Elon Hogsett Ed Linke Harry Kelley all mid thirties cost under 7600 each with four pitchers yielding six wins. Griffin smiles at success and says performance matters more than looks.
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Washington
Clark Griffin
Fox
The
Senators
Griff
Mil
Dutch) Leonard
Pete Appleton
Elon Hogsett
Griffith
Browns
Ed Linke
Harry Kelley
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By The Associated Press
Dublin Jack McAvoy the British middleweight champion stopped Marcel Lauriot the French cruiserweight champion in a knockout. Lou Ambers world lightweight champion defeated Jimmy Vaughn in a non title match in Louisville. Ceferina Garcia won on points over Glen Lee in Hollywood. Gunnar Barland knocked out Sunny Jim McVey in San Francisco. Paul Junior stopped Pete Tarpley in Lewiston.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Jack McAvoy
Marcel Lauriot
Louisville
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
Jimmy Vaughn
Cleveland
Hollywood
Calif
Ceferina Garcia
Los Angeles
Glen Lee
Nebraska
San Francisco
Gunnar Barland
Finland
Sunny Jim McVey
Pittsburgh
Lewiston
Paul Junior
Pete Tarpley
Athens
Trosky And Klein Top Major League Hitters
New York May 1. Hal Trosky of Cleveland remained the leading big league hitter with a .434 average as Chuck Klein moved atop the National League with a .365 mark. The rest of the top ten shuffled across both leagues while all dropped some percentage points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hal Trosky
Cleveland
Chuck Klein
Cardinal
Mickey Owen
Trosky
North Carolina teams earn varied wins across sports
North Carolina 7 Navy 5. Bion 4 Lenoir Rhyne 3. Catawba 8 Wake Forest 7. Wake Forest Frosh 30 Mara Hill 0. Louisburg M4 N C State Frosh 7 Furman 10 Presbyterian 9. Tennis North Carolina 9 New York University 0 Duke 6 Temple 3. Track Catawba 99 Guilford 3.
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Elon
Lenoir- Rhyne
Guilfort
Navy
Duke
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Lehigh
Virginia
William and Mary
Norfolk
Wake Forest
Georgia
Catholic University
Lacrosse
American University
Washington
Bion
Lenoir-Rhyne
Catawba
Beating Incident Ends With No Charges In Pontiac
An angry resident asked Assistant Prosecutor Samuel Patterson about fines for beating a man. Patterson said there is no pre described fine. The assailant later returned bandaged and said he had dealt with the beating. Patterson noted charges require the victim to file a complaint. The fighter offered to file on the victim’s behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Samuel Patterson
Patterson
Turkey Talks Fort Worth at Banquet Run
Dutch Meyer, Texas Christian University grid coach, grows weary of talking turkey after attending 18 banquets in six weeks where turkey was the main dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Fort Worth
Dutch Meyer
Texas Christian University
Seattle heavyweight star Bill Royd hailed as prospect
Former Navy sailor Bill Royd is celebrated as the Pacific Northwest's top heavyweight prospect after his discharge, with heavy guns and a strong debut anticipated in regional boxing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bill Royd
Navy
Pacific Northwest
Where To Play York Problem
Rudolph Preston York faces a major position dilemma for the Detroit Tigers as Mickey Cochrane weighs whether to use Cherokee or Tebbetts. York has shown power but defensive struggles keep prompting trials at multiple spots including first base and catcher as he awaits assignment.
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New York
Rudolph Preston York
Detroit Tigers
Energet
Mickey Cochrane
Black Mike
Cherokee
George
Birdie) Tebbetts
Cochrane
York
Rudy
New York Yankees
Tebbetts
Ben Chapman
Boston
Wrestling Results from Newark and North Bergen
Dutch Sehalta of Germany defeated Kimon Kudo of Japan in Newark. Bob Gregory of England defeated Angelo Savoldi of Hoboken in North Bergen.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Dutch Sehalta
Germany
Kimon Kudo
Japan
North Bergen
Bob Gregory
England
Angelo Savoldi
Hoboken
LSU Tigers Boast Longest Collegiate Pool
Baton Rouge reports that following Huey Long's aim Louisiana State built a 179 foot pool, the longest collegiate swimming tank in the country. The note highlights the lasting influence of Long on LSU facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Rbecause
Huey Long
Louisana State
Tigers
Red Sox duo wagers on homer totals again
Boston players Ben Chapman and Frie McNair bet ten dollars on their season homer totals. McNair won the previous year 12 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ben Chapman
Frie McNair
Boston Red Sox
McNair
Salisbury Beats Tommies 6-3 In Bees Return Game
In Salisbury the Bees toppled Thomasville 6 3 as Paige Dennis held the Tommies to nine hits while Vann Harrington and Lefty Young struggled defensively with two and three errors respectively. Young led the Tommies with four hits and two RBIs, and Outland and Dennis added key plays as Salisbury seized the win in 1 hour 42 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Thomasville
Tommies
Salisbury
Bees
Finchfield
Paige Dennis
Vann Harrington
Lefty Young
Mincey
Outland
Womided
Crutchfield
Young
Carter
Mueller
Kessler
Robinson
Poteat
Dennis
Walsh and
Conners
Roundup of Sports Snapshots and Comeback Talk
New York reports Francis Oulmet may make a real summer comeback abroad with Eddie Murphy noting his renewed focus. Luke Hamlin replaces Van Mungo as Dodgers’ lively character after a clash with Burleigh Grimes. Fighting Fox favored at Louisville with Lou Gehrig hitting sixth for the Yankees, amid Murderers Row context. Pat O Callaghan set for a world tour as boxer wrestler. Giants coach Old Tom Clarke recalls old locker. Detroit Tigers spark plug Don Rose at third base praised by Boston writers. Ward Cuff tipped as potential popper for New York Giants football season.
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New York
Francis Oulmet
Eddie Murphy
Oulmet
Francis
Luke Hamlin
Burleigh Grimes
van Mungo
Dodger
Mungo
Fighting Fox
Louisville
Lou Gehrig
Pat O'Callaghan
Amsterdam
Los Angeles
Ferndale
N. Y
Barney Roses
Tom Clarke
Giants
Cincinnati
Dixie Howell
Parker
Ernie Nevers
Paddy Driscoll
George Halas
Boston
Don Rose
Detroit Tigers
Ward Cuff
Marquette
New York Pro Giants
Cubs Star Praises Waner as Pirates Opponent Gambles
Charlie Grimm praises Lloyd Waner as the most accurate batter he ever faced. Over 4,000 fans attend a Birmingham game featuring two Negro league teams. Ralph McGill of the Atlanta Constitution to receive a top executive post after Europe trip. Dizzy Dean and Irv Kupeinet reconcile from last Tampa clash. Freddie Apostoli to be out of boxing for three months due to appendix operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Grimm
Cubs
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Birmingham
Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Europe
Dizzy Dean
Irv Kupeinet
Tampa
Freddie Apostoli
Francisco
Deuces Run Wild as Carter Sparks Richmond Celta
Deuces power the Richmond Celta in a Piedmont league game against the Charlotte Hornets with Carter delivering key hits and runners. The box score notes two runs two hits two putouts two assists and two errors. A scout for a church also sought Lance Richbourg, long in the Southern Association, to join as a choir member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deuces
Robert Jerome Carter
Richmond Celta
Charlotte Hornets
Hite
Errora
Ernie Lannigan
Filbert
Ernie
Lance Richbourg
Southern Association
Richmond Cesta
Major League and minor league standings snapshot
A compiled table shows team records across leagues with wins losses and winning percentages. Notable entries include New York in both majors with strong showings, Chicago and Detroit in the American League, and Piedmont Bassett Mount Richmond Norlina teams in regional circuits.
Dodgers Lose Third Straight As Mungo Struggles On The Mound
Dodger pitcher Van Mungo dropped his third straight decision in a 10-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds as trades and deals swirl around the league. Medwick and Slaughter shone for St Louis and St Louis’ Enos Slaughter drove in the winning run, while the Giants, Cubs, Indians and White Sox also posted wins and a rainout paused the Yankees and Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Rickey
Dizzy Dean
Mungo
Dean
Carl Hubbell
Van
Larry MacPhail
Atick
Larry Houdini
Slaughter
Medwick
Enos Slaughter
Cardinals
Phillies
New York Giants
Fittsburgh Stooges
Bucs
Cliff (Fars) Melton
Chicago Cubs
Bees
Boston
Cleveland
Indians
Athletics
Ken Keltner
Yankees
Detroit Igera
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Washington
Buck Newsom
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Brownies
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities
Results yesterday show Asheville 10 over Portsmouth 2. Winston-Salem 5 over Norfolk 3. Cleveland 4 over Philadelphia 1. Boston 7 over St. Louis 3. Washington 4 over Chicago 3 in 10 innings. New York 11 over Pittsburgh 7. Cincinnati 10 over Brooklyn 3. Chicago 13 over Boston 9. St. Louis 4 over Philadelphia 3. New York-Detroit game postponed by rain.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mack
Chicago
Medwick
St. Louis
Lombardi
C’cinnati
Myers
Cincinnati
L. Waner P’burgh
Moore
New York
Asheville
Portsmouth
Winston-Salem
Norfolk
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Weekend baseball pairings across leagues in play
Matchups listed include Charlotte at Richmond Portsmouth at Asheville Rocky Mount at Durham Winston-Salem at Norfolk Detroit at New York Auker versus Donald Chicago at Washington Lyons versus Deshong Cleveland at Philadelphia Hishlin versus Ross St Louis at Boston Walkup versus Dickman with noted records in parentheses.
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Detroit
New York
Auker
Donald
Chicago
Washington
Lyons
Deshong
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Hishlin
Ross
St. Louis
Boston
Dickman
NatI League matchups feature Boston Bryant and more
National League schedule lists Boston at Turner and Bryant, New York at Pittsburgh Schumacher against Tobin, Brooklyn at Cincinnati Butcher versus Vandermeer, and Philadelphia at St Louis Walters against Shoun with current records shown.
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Boston
Turner
Bryant
New York
Pittsburgh
Schumacher
Tobin
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Butcher
Vandermeer
Philadelphia
St. Louise
Walters
Shoun
N. C. State League Matchups List
Thomasville meets Salisbury while Lexington travels to Mooresville Newton Conover faces Landis and Cooleemee plays Shelby in league schedule previews with four pairings listed for the upcoming games.
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N. C
Thomasville
Salisbury
Lexington
Mooresville
Newton-Conover
Landis
Cooleemee
Shelby
Winston-Salem Twins Defeat Norfolk In Openers
The Winston-Salem Twins beat Norfolk 5-3 as Durham beat the Rocky Mount Red Sox 7-4 and Asheville topped Portsmouth 10-2. Charlotte lost 9-6 to the Richmond Colts while Norfolk faltered with nine hits against Henry Phillips and Letty West. Joe Behultz homered for Asheville in the second inning and John Hubbel shut down Richmond in key moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Winston-Salem Twins
Piedmont
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Twins
Asheville
Richmond Colts
Durham
Rocky Mount Red Sox
Sox
Hayes
Rocky Mount
Richmond
John Hubbel
Tourists
Joe Behultz
Henry Phillips
Letty West
Crutchfield
Mike Dejan
Mrs Page Opens With Sub-Par Round In Southern Golf
In Birmingham on May 7 Ketelle Lawson Page national champion fired a 76 at Birmingham Country Club East to set the pace for the 27th annual Women's Southern Golf tournament. Dorothy Kirby, 18, Atlanta, eliminated Page last year and struggled through 16 holes while paired with Betty Jameson, Mrs. Frank Goldthwaite, and Mrs. L. Stephenson as the field braces for the Monday start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Ketelle Lawson Page
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Frank Goldthwaite
Fort Worth
L. Stephenson
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Mars Hill
Gene Saracen
Jam Baead
Grandstand
Ducky Holmes
Binghamton
Pete Naktenis
Albany
Holmes
Naktenis
Trosky and
Klein
By Eddie Brietz
Cleland
Waston
N. York
Padelphia
Pet
P’sburgh
Cincc’nati
Phil'phia
Piedmont League
Il Pet
R. Mount
P’tsmouth
T’ville
End Slaughter
Phils
Sid Feder
Ducky Medwick
Smith
Rickey
Leiber
Steen Eene
McCarthy
ORR
Greenberg
Keltner
Bonura
Field Motors
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