US Davis Cup Team Picked For Canada Matches
Philadelphia May 6 The United States Davis Cup squad for the Montreal zone ties May 16 17 18 includes George Lott Johnny Hennessey John Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison with Lott and Hennessey set as the doubles pairing Aiming for the top ranking the selections followed trials at Huntington Valley CC Hennessey beat Tilden and Van Ryn defeated Hunter in straight sets with precise baselines from Hoosier Johnny Hennessey and strong returns from Van Ryn lead the way.
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Gehrig could surpass Ruth says umpire panel
An American League umpire panel notes Lou Gehrig may overtake Babe Ruth as home run hitter this season. They say Gehrig blends skill with ambition and may outpace Ruth once he sheds his awe of the master. The discussion highlights Gehrig’s growth and Ruth’s legendary showmanship.
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Mohawk Defeats Grand Union Nine in Tight 3–2 Showdown
The Mohawk of Indianapolis beat Grand Union nine of Indianap|olis Sunday by 3 to 2. Grand Union had four more games on the slate. William Rider at 1531 Bellefontaine or call Li 1776. Paris Cleaners to practice at Riverside No 5 at 5 Wednesday afternoon and players must report. Tryouts written to Bob Das or call Ri 7474. Riverside Olympics lost to the Riverside A team Sunday in arr play. Olympics seek bookings for rest of season with Sunday games desired. call George Salge Ha 3378. Indianapolis Meldon Club without a game next Sunday due to a date mixup. seeks strong state club, call or wire R J Stehlin 918 Olive St Dr 3679-7. Oriole Juniors beat Riley Cubs 11 to 5 at Garfield Sun, highlighted by Joe Geiss pitching and Davis content.
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Mat Struggle Headlines Chicago Card Tonight
In Chicago on May 6 Jimmy Lan dos faces Gino Garibaldi in the feature wrestling match of the card. The event headlines a evening of bouts at a local arena.
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Walter Johnson Ill in Cleveland Delayed by Influenza
Walter Johnson, Washington manager known as Big Train, is ill in Cleveland with influenza and will stay for medical care as the Senators depart for Detroit. He is under treatment by Cleveland club physician Dr. M H Castle.
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Amil Evers Dies After Local Baseball Game
Amil Evers 23 of Maquoketa starred with two home runs and a triple in a Weston game then felt chest pain on the way home and died an hour later. The death follows a standout day at the plate where he drove in runs and energized his team.
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Americans Take Early Lead In Open Qualifying At Muirfield
Two Americans posted 73s to lead opening qualifying at Gullane for the British Open. George Von Elm and Bobby Cruickshank matched the low score while heavy rain affected afternoon players. Notables include Archie Compston 75 and Walter Hagen 75 defending champion, with others posting mixed scores across Gullane and Muirfield courses.
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Umek Paces Derbyists in Bunioneers Tour
Guisto Umek of Italy led the C C Pyle bunioneers as they left Oklahoma for Holdenville. He won the 44 mile leg from Muskogee to Okmulgee in 5 40 50 with the day’s 55 mile run. Top finishers include Pete Gavuzzi England John Salo Passaic N J Paul Simpson Burlington N C and Sam Richman New York with times listed.
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Old Alex Owes Success to Control Pitcher Alexander Looks Ahead
Grover Cleveland Alexander, 42, says his improved control, not stuff, keeps him in the big leagues another few years. He notes most value comes from aiming each pitch, and recalls his 1926 World Series win over the Yankees. He plans to stay in baseball, possibly as a manager.
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Vance Holds Reds as Pirates and Yankees Shine
Big Leagues notes highlight AZZY VANCE limiting Cincinnati to four hits with Brooklyn winning 4 to 1 and Glenn Wright's two RBI debut. Burleigh Grimes stops Boston, Pirates win 7 to 2 with multiple double and triple plays. Rube Walberg fires Athletics past St. Louis 2 to 0. Babe Ruth and Tony Lazzeri power Yankees 8 to 3 over White Sox. Detroit routs Boston 10 to 2 as Ed Morris falters. Douthit's homer sparks Cardinals 9 to 7 over Giants with Hafey driving in the decisive runs.
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Indians Get Even Break With Blues Brewers Next
Indians invade Milwaukee for a three game set at Borchert Field as they continue a midseason trip through the American Association. A. J. Teachout is eyed to start for the Housers with Bevo Lebourveau and Eddie Grimes back for Milwaukee.
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Indians Lose Final to Blues In Frigid Milwaukee Tilt
The Indians fall to the Blues 6 to 2 Sunday, dropping Ken Penner from three straight wins. Kansas City and Rawtown split the series with two wins each, as Metz leads the Tribe with steady hitting while Morrison struggles. About 7,000 fans braved the cold to watch the Sabbath game.
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Fisticuff Card for Friday at Cadle Tabernacle
Promoter Mc Lemore has lined up four of five bouts for Friday night at Cadle Tabernacle with top scrap Ehrman Clark of Indianapolis facing Babe Peleco of New York in the main 10 rounder at 130 pounds. Jackie Coogan seeks an opponent for a six round bout, likely 126 pounds, with four prelims set featuring Roy Pierson, Jack Kelly, Paul Smith, Frankie Jones, and Duke Smith versus Chris Landrigan, all local or Indiana fighters. First bout at 8:30 p.m.
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Hens Sign M Quillan to Bolster Toledo Pitching
The Toledo Hens signed veteran Hugh McQuillan to strengthen the pitching staff after losing seven straight games. McQuillan, formerly with the Giants Braves and Newark, joins the club on May 6. Baron Rothchild’s Donatello won the 40,000-franc Prix Dara at Longchamp, with Darktimes second and Meeting third.
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Golf rounds rebound as weather clears across courses
After a rainy Saturday, Sunday brought good playing conditions for hundreds at multiple courses. Ruth White and Ben Cohee won low gross with 91 two-ball partners 75 net, while Lou Adams and John Ellis took low net with 72 on a 20 handicap. Washington high’s golf team beat Shelbyville 6-3, and Cathedral prep crowned William Russell champion after a 1-up win over Leo Radkovic.
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Winners Appear on Mat Program at Cable Tabernacle
Nebraska's Joe Zizmund and Indianapolis's Ralph Wilson win on last week's mat card and appear on tonight's wrestling bill at Cable Tabernacle. Zizmund, 255 pounds, faces John Pezek in top no time limit bout. Wilson meets Dick Routt in the semi windup. Don Cortez vs Dutch Mantell opens the 8:30 prelim time limit clash.
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Baseball Calendar Schedule and Results Today
The American Association hosts Indianapolis at Milwaukee Columbus at St Paul Louisville at Kansas City Toledo at Minneapolis. The National League features Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston St Louis at New York. The American League games include New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit.
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Results Yesterday First Game Ten Innings and Second Game
Baseball results show Louisville split a doubleheader with Milwaukee, 3 7 in the first game and 14 2 in the second, with Beck, Thompson, Eddleman, Young and others contributing. Milwaukee had 4 12 in the opener and a 7 13 comeback in the nightcap.
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Hackley Versus McDonald Headlines Local Armory Card
Jimmie Hackley, back from Florida, meets Canadian Steve McDonald in a ten round main event at the Armory Tuesday night. Both have fought locally before. Four other bouts follow including Tracey Cox of Brightwood vs Billy Cecil of Louisville in the semi windup. First bout at 8 15.
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Badger Squad Sets Pace in Big Ten Loop
In Chicago on May 6 the Wisconsin baseball team led the Big Ten with three wins and no losses as Michigan also remained undefeated. Wisconsin pitchers limited opponents to three hits per game against Indiana Chicago and Illinois. A seven-game slate was listed for the week with matchups including Northwestern at Wisconsin and Minnesota at Wisconsin. Standings show Wisconsin at 7 0 and Michigan at 7 0 atop the loop. Separately Benny Bass meets Petey Mack in a ten round featherweight bout in Philadelphia.
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McCarthy's Cubs Strive to Fix Weak Catching Behind Plate
Chicago Cubs face a catching crisis as injuries thin the receiving corps. Joe McCarthy’s squad wins nine of fourteen while leading team batting at .332 and boasting five regulars over .300. Pitching is solid with Malone, Bush, and Root strong, but Gabby Hartnett’s uncertain arm threatens the year’s outlook.
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Bauman Captures 100 Mile Race at Akron Cleveland Speedway
Dutch Bauman of Indianapolis won the 100 mile auto race on the Akron Cleveland board speedway in Akron Ohio. He averaged 49 miles per hour for the century on the half mile track.
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Ervast Arrives at Downs Course in Windy City Workout
Ervast Baron Long’s Kentucky Derby contender arrived at Churchill Downs from Tia Juana in top condition. Trainer Walter Fenwick said the colt was excellent, with anticipation of a brisk canter after noon weather permitting. Windy City impressed on a rain-soaked track with a 1:44 1-5 mile as others like Calf Roper and Double Heart jogged through light exercises.
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Major Homer Leaders Gehrig Yankees and Others Named
Major homer leaders include Gehrig of the Yankees Jackson of the Giants O Doul of the Phillies and several others listed with 4 and 6 percent or totals across leagues. The National League shows 6 percent and the American League 59 with total 127.
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Hurls Perfect Game for Beverly High School
Bud Rose pitched a no run no hit game guiding Beverly High School to a 5-0 win over Van Nuys. Only one opponent reached base on an error, preserving the rare feat.
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Taberski Defeated by Green Leaf in Nontitle Billiard Match
Ralph Greenleaf, former World pocket billiard champion, defeated Frank Taberski 759 to 582 in Detroit. Taberski, the present title holder, fought in a nontitle contest on May 6.
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One-Hole Golf Course Planned for Ward Home Inmates
APLEWOOD N J May 6 A one hole golf course will be built to satisfy the demands of inmates of the Marcus L Ward Home for Aged and Respectable Widowers and Bachelors youngest of whom is 65 The board of trustees said a nine hole course would be laid out if the single hole did not quiet the clamorings of the homes athletic residents.
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Cushion ties world mark with twelve putouts
Otis Cushion of Shreveport made twelve putouts in a Sunday game against San Antonio in San Antonio Texas matching the existing world record set by Charles Shorten of Providence in the International League.
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