Indianapolis 500 field set with 33 American cars
An all American field of 33 cars will start the 29th Indianapolis 500 tomorrow. Rene LeBegue and Jean Trevoux failed to qualify their Tallop specials after delays caused by import hurdles and a last minute track appearance. LeBegue qualified at 115 mph minimum pace but were left as alternates, prompting controversy over weight and structural tests for French entries. Deacon Litz Duke Nalon and Al Putnam secured the 11th row, while Mauri Rose claimed top rail position ahead of Rex Mays and Wilbur Shaw.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Masked racer Thorne to race at Indy 500 Memorial Day
Joe Thorne, wealthy speed driver, wears a protective mask in the Memorial Day 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Thorne will push his two cars in the event, with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
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McCrary Eagles Defeat Albemarle 7-5 In Asheboro
In Efird Wiscassett park Asheboro McCrary Eagles scored three runs in the first and four in the third to beat Albemarle Spinners seven to five. Hobson led the visitors with two hits while Claude Hatscock had a triple for Albemarle. Crowson Clodfelter Thompson Talbert Roger were credited with the game actions.
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Artistic Lady Defends Sedgefield Show Title Next Week
Artistic Lady of Fowler's Grandview Farm Winston-Salem will defend her three gaited stake title at the Sedgefield Horse Show starting next Thursday at 2 p.m. The Grandview Farm entries include five more horses amid $4,000 in prize money. Sidney Allen reports record entries, with competitors from Atlanta and Greenville, S C.
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Texas
Charles A. Black
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Evan McConnell
Landis Wins Behind Carr Shutout Against Lexington
Landis rallies with two eighth inning runs to beat Lexington 3 to 1. Carr pitched six hit ball for Landis and held a shutout until the ninth inning. Barnes Motto and Laisse led Landis with two hits each. no Indian had more than one. Box score lists 3 errors and 10 left on for Landis.
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Billy Conn to Fight for Jacobs if Louis loses
New York May 29 Promoter Jacobs has drawn up papers that would give Jacobs exclusive call on Billy Conn for five years if Conn reclaims the heavyweight title from Joe Louis at the Polo Grounds June 18. Jacobs will sign next Monday during Conn and promoter’s stop en route to Pompton Lakes New Jersey.
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Fights Last Night by the Associated Press
Chicago reports Tony Zale stopped Al Hostak by knockout while other bouts featured Jenitie and Wash, with multiple boxers named from Gary Indiana to New Haven and Hartford. results include knockouts and outpoints among a list of fighters across several cities.
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Sedgefield Horse Show five gaited classes listed
The fourth installment outlines divisions in the Sedgefield Horse Show at Sedgefield Bowl on June 5 6 and 7. Classes include novice five gaited saddle horses junior five gaited mares stallions or geldings and combination harness and saddle events with prizes from $5 to $225 and entry fees from $2.50 to $6.00.
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Swim Tickets Still On Sale For National Championships
Nathan Ayers, ticket chairman for the National Senior women's Swimming Championships at City Lake Pool August 15 to 17, announced tickets will remain on sale for several weeks. The extension came as committee members wanted more time to sell booklets containing six box seats for each of the four sessions. Interested buyers should contact a ticket committee member or call W. W. Bailey, T. V. Rochelle, Jimmy Poole, or Nathan Ayers.
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Zale Retains Boxing Crown in Chicago Showdown
Tony Zale, a Gary native, defended his world middleweight title before 14,087 fans at the stadium. He was knocked down in the first round but surged back to KO Al Hostak of Seattle in 2 minutes 32 seconds of the second, maintaining the NABO championship in a highly anticipated 15 round duel.
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Williams Hits 400 Pace Tied In Red Sox Sprint
Sports Roundup notes Ted Williams belting a 400 pace over his first 30 games. Rumors roil Brown front office about Ferrell replacing Haney and Reds infighting. Boxing referee Donovan allegedly paid by promoter Alvis. Greenberg's Cubs-style marchers head to rest camp. Chapmen salary gripe and Berg language coach Tillet French report.
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Baseball brings strange switches in double team rosters
Giants star Dick Bartell teams with Gabby Hartnett and Bill Jurges, stirring past Cubs and Giants rivalries. Fort Worth bookies peg National Open favorites Craig Wood Sarazen DeMaret Guldahl at 15-1, Ben Hogan at 10-1. Zeke Bonura predicts first base in majors this season amid bids and near deals involving Ernie Lombardi Whitey Moore Ray Berres and Lloyd Waner.
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Jimmy Demaret
Ralph Guldahl
Ben Hogan
Zeke Bonura
Minneapolis
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Max West
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Whitey Moore
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Lloyd Vancer
Ernie
One Minute Interview and Crack of the Week Snippets
Joe Cronin quips that Joe and Dominic DiMaggio would fill every outfield spot in a crowded field. Ben Atkinson wonders how anyone could reach Whirlaway to scratch him, a playful crack of the week remark.
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Mack's Outfit Making Strong Division Spot
A's surge to nine wins in 11 games pulls them toward the AL's top half. Cornelius McGillicuddy earns praise as Lyman Harris and Tom Ferrick aid relief. Yankees, Cardinals, Dodgers win in varied fashion as the pennant chase tightens across MLB.
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Norfolk Tars Gain Piedmont Loop Lead
CHARLOTTE, May 29. Norfolk Tars surged to first place in the Piedmont standings after beating Richmond's homeless Colts 3 to 4 in 11 innings. Livengood of Portsmouth and Watkins allowed 12 hits each. Norfolk then defeated Durham 6 to 4 for a fourth straight win as Holcombe and Barnett held the invaders to five. Greensboro toppled Charlotte 4 to 2. Asheville beat Winston-Salem 6 to 4 as Franks allowed 13 hits for the Tourists and Lowery limited the opposition to eight. Hapoc and Skillings homered for the Twins.
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Zale Knocks Out Hostak In Brutal Title Bout
In a hard fought match Zale delivers a series of rights driving Hostak to the canvas. Hostak falls multiple times before the final knockout as the 10 count signals Zale’s third meeting with Hostak and a title defense with a gross of 48,475 dollars. Zale previously beat Hostak in an overweight bout and then claimed the title last July.
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Seattle
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Seattle Star
Open golf outlook centers on Sam Snead for Fort Worth Open
The column reviews top players and recent results as the National Open approaches at Colonial Club in Fort Worth June 5 6 7. Sam Snead leads in form with multiple recent wins though Ben Hogan remains the leading money winner. Other highlights include Craig Wood Henry Picard Lawson Little and Jim Demaret with varying showings across major events.
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New Orleans
Henry Picard
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Byron Nelson
Asheville
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Jack Burke
Goodall
Paul Bunyan
United States
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Oklahoma City
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Plymouth Rock
Jimmy Demaret
Tommies Edge Concord 13-4 in Thomasville victory
Thomasville defeated Concord 13 to 4 as Tommies piled nine walks and four extra base hits led by Roy Bohannon two run doubles and Keller tripling. Lefty Circle Teague scattered 12 Concord blows as the teams set to play Finch Field tonight in the series second game. Local amateur baseball notes mention Milwaukee Stars of Yesterday leagues and the 1941 Amateur World Series opening in Battle Creek September 20.
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