Yanks Sweep Red Sox 3-0 as Ruth Gehrig Hit Homers
Ruth and Gehrig connected for back to back home runs in the third inning as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3 to 0 at Ruppert Stadium. Fred Heimach held Boston to two hits while the rain shortened the game in the fifth inning. Also, the Athletics shut out the Senators 7 to 0 in Washington.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues Reported For Day
National League results include St Louis 2 Cincinnati 1 and Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 1 with Philadelphia Boston games rained out as New York Brooklyn also postponed. American League shows Cleveland 10 St Louis 6 and Chicago 10 Detroit 3 with Boston 0 New York 3 and Philadelphia 7 Washington 0.
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Evers Suspended for Umpire Baiting
Johnny Evers assistant manager of the Boston Braves is suspended for three days for umpire baiting, announced by National League president Heydler. The action was reported in New York on May 20.
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Hafey praised as top throwing outfielder in majors
The St. Louis Cardinals claim Chick Hafey is the best throwing outfielder in the big leagues. They note Hafey’s arm leads among major league outfielders, while Billy Wallace of Cleveland is identified by his full name William Wallace Merle.
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Yelverton Named Quaker Captain for 1980 Basketball Team
Guilford College announces George A. Yelverton of Fremont North Carolina selected as captain of the 1980 Quaker basketball squad after a lettermen meeting. Tom Cheek chosen leader for next year’s baseball team. both are top returning players. Pimlico Preakness bets set a new record with 1.3 million dollars wagered on entrants.
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Best Seen This Year by Donie Bush
Donie Bush names Lloyd Waner of Pittsburgh as the best outfielder he has seen this year on the Pirates club. Waner’s fields and speed earn high praise from the manager as the season progresses.
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Scores for Piedmont and nearby leagues today
Today’s games include Salisbury at Greensboro Winston Salem at Durham Henderson at High Point in the Piedmont League. In the East Carolina League Greenville visits Goldsboro Winston travels to Fayetteville Rocky Mount hosts Wilmington Pittsburgh plays Chicago St Louis visits Cincinnati Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia. In the Southern Association Atlanta visits Memphis Mobile at Nashville New Orleans at Chattanooga Birmingham hosts Little Rock. In the South Atlantic League Macon at Greenville Knoxville at Columbia Augusta at Spartanburg Asheville at Charlotte.
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Rain Cancels Local Park Baseball Game And Derby Fervor Rises
The afternoon baseball game at the local park was called off due to wet grounds, with the Pointers resting amid injuries. Kentucky fans braved heavy rain to watch the derby, boosting interest as Man o’ War’s bloodline stirred memories of the historic racer.
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Cravath Directs Football Scenes at Denver
Jeff Cravath new coach of football at Denver is frequently called on to direct football scenes in moving pictures.
Detroit Lands Star Collegian Charlie Falk
Charlie Falk a hard hitting fielder from Santa Clara college in California has accepted terms offered by Detroit joining their club.
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Clyde Van Dusen Wins Derby In Surprise Mud Run
Associated Press report on Clyde Van Dusen, a gelding sired by Man O War and ridden by Pony Meatee, defeating 20 rivals at Churchill Downs to claim nearly $54,000 for owner Herbert P. Gardner. Notes historic gelding Derby wins and remarks by jockey Meattee.
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Doubleheader With Henderson Here Tomorrow
Rain ruined today's game between Dan Boone's Pointers and Buan Hearne's Henderson team at the local ball park. A doubleheader is planned tomorrow if weather allows. Jones, the injured second baseman, expects to return despite his doctor's orders.
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Eastern Carolina league leaders shift with week of play
Goldsboro takes Eastern Carolina lead by going 3 2 while Rocky Mount slips to 3 3. Durham stays atop the Piedmont at 4 3 with Greensboro and Winston-Salem tied in second at 4 3. Wilmington posts 4 2 best Eastern Carolina record. Fayetteville drops 3 of 5. Henderson Salisbury High Point each 3 4. Upcoming schedules list cross matchups through Saturday.
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