Athletics and Cleveland Still Tied in Major League Race
United Press report from New York notes a tight pennant battle in both leagues. Indians and Athletics share first in the American League with Washington a half game back while NL contenders Chicago New York and Pittsburgh stay closely bunched behind the Giants.
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United Press
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Giants
Philadelphia
Athletics
Cleveland
Washington
Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Sammy Hale
St. Louis
Athletic
Connie Mack
Philadelphians
Hale
Blue
Browns
George Earnshaw
Baseball Calendar Mixed Results Across Leagues
In the American Association Louisville defeated with a 7 to 4 score, while Indianapolis at Minneapolis was postponed by rain. National League action saw Philadelphia beat St. Louis 11 to 16 in a high scoring game, and American League results included Cleveland overtaking New York 9 to 8. Chicago lost 4 to 6 to Detroit, with St. Louis dropping to Philadelphia 2 to 3.
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Philadelphia
Hafey
Atkins
Thompsex
Hurst
Sigman
Koupal
Alexan
Milligan
Wlloughby
Smythe
McCurdy
Haines
Sherdel
Lindsey
Mancuso
Today's Games Feature City Matchups Across the Circuit
A slate of 11 basketball games unfolds with INDIANAPOLIS visiting Minneapolis Louisville traveling to St. Paul Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee St. Louis meeting Philadelphia Chicago hosting Boston Cleveland at New York Detroit vs Washington Boston vs Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn against Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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American Association
Wow
Louisville
St. Paul
Columbus U
Toledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City Po
Milwaukee
AG Minneapolis
Cleve
St. Louis
Philadel
New York
Wash
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
W. L
Pet
N. York
Cincinnati
Pittsligh
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
National League
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Local wrestlers Ed Baker to face Charles Fischer in main event
Ed Baker and Charles Fischer of Butter nut Wis clash in a best two of three falls catch as catch can bout for the main event at Tom linson hall next Monday night. Fischer is a former world middleweight title claimant. Three other supporting bouts are being arranged.
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Ed Baker
Charles
Night Tilts Predicted by Breadon
Sam Breadon, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, predicts major league night baseball may spread if minor league tests prove financially viable. He cites Des Moines attendances and suggests a trial in a Cardinal minor city to test demand and practicality.
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ST. Louis
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal
Des Moines
Breadon
Lieved
Cardinals
A's and Yankees Clash After Disparaging Remarks
Tensions rise between the Philadelphia A's and New York Yankees after shrewd remarks by Mickey Cochrane and others. Shawkey’s camp warns of retaliation ahead of the May 21 Philly clash. Players promise hard tackles and a test of Yankee resolve when a baserunner slides into the plate.
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A’s
Yankees
A's
Mickey Cochrane
Philly
Mickey
Yankee
Illinois catcher Brinn banned from baseball for false attendance claim
Walter Brinn of the University of Illinois was banned from varsity baseball after failing for two years to win a letter. He was disqualified for not having disclosed prior attendance at Georgetown University before joining Illinois.
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United Press Champaign
Iil
Walter Brinn
University of Illinois
Brinn
Georgetown University
Indians End Miller Series Today in Minneapolis
Indians and Millers were to finish their abbreviated series in Minneapolis with the two teams leaving for their next road trip. Corridon will lead the Indians as they wrap up the set and prepare for the journey ahead.
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Indians
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Millers
Men of
Major League Leaders and Home Run Sluggers Snapshot
New York report notes Eddie Provoe and Eddie Shapiro drawing in a six round bout at Lennox Sporting Club while Milwaukee prepares for a Brewers series. Rain washed out Tribe Miller contest. Indians idle as Toledo beat Milwaukee to gain fourth place and St Paul defeated Louisville to rise to second.
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United Press
New York
Eddie Provoe
Eddie Shapiro
Lennox Sporting Club
Milwaukee
Brewers
Hoosiers
Mike Cvengros
Clayton van Alstyne
Crouse
Horton Smith Opens With Four Under Par In Open
In Southport England on May 8 Horton Smith of Joplin Missouri shot 72 in the first round of the Daily Dispatch $7000 open golf tournament.
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United Press
Southport
England
Horton Smith
Joplin
Daily Dispatch
Riverside Arena to Bowl Boxing and Wrestling at Riverside Park
Construction starts on a boxing and wrestling bowl at Riverside Park named Riverside Arena with 3500 seating. Earl McKee and Jimmie McLemore join park management handling boxing and grappling events, with McKee directing Thursday summer shows and McLemore organizing Monday grappling nights.
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Riverside Arena
Earl McKee
Jimmie McLemore
McKee
American Legion Armory
Riverside
McLemore
New Bowl
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