Gallant Fox Seen Favored In Narrow Derby Field
Louisville reports say Gallant Fox with Earl Sande aboard is a strong favorite for the Kentucky Derby as a small field of 13 to 15 horses faces the barrier. Weather threatens rain possibly widening the open race with Buckeye Poet Breezing Thru and Tannery among likely rivals and Churchill Downs track conditions under review.
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Nineteen Dirt Track Drivers Enter Huntington Opener
Nineteen prominent dirt track drivers, mostly from Indiana, have entered Huntington's opening speed program. Another dozen are expected to time trial Sunday morning at the half mile course. Afternoon races include five, eight, fifteen, and twenty mile events with a $2,000 purse. Out-of-state entries come from Dayton and Columbus, Benton Harbor, Decatur, and Chicago. Six Hoosier cities represented.
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Porat to fight Gagnon in May 28 Chicago bout
Otto von Porat the Norwegian heavyweight is matched with Jack Gagnon of Boston French Canada for a ten round bout at Chicago stadium on the night of May 28.
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Morning Baseball Schedule and Results Across Leagues
The schedule lists AMERICAN ASSOCIATION games Minneapolis at St Paul and Columbus at Toledo with only these games. In the AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington plays Philadelphia in two games and New York visits Boston. NATIONAL LEAGUE matchups include Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis with various weather notes and yesterday’s scores cited for several games including Minneapolis and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Vet Pilots Doped to Check Newcomers String of Wins
Veteran drivers may curb the newcomers’ run of victories at the Indianapolis 500 as veterans prep for the race. The piece recalls former winners like Ray Keech Louis Meyer and Frank Lockhart. It notes Dave Evans Lou Moore and others testing cars and mentions a dinner where supercharger bans drew criticism. Donations to the lap prize fund from major manufacturers are listed.
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Casey Stengel Faces Judge Landis For Toledo Job
In Chicago on May 16, Casey Stengel fights to keep his Toledo club manager job as Judge Landis weighs the case. A secret conference in the commissioner’s office featured Landis, umpire Rue, A A staff chief Hickey, and other figures as Hickey suspended Stengel indefinitely after a dispute with Rue.
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Northwestern Defeats Michigan In Golf Match
Evanston May 16 Northwestern University golfers defeated Michigan by 11 to 7 in a college golf meet highlighting strong finishes from team members and the hosts.
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Golfers to Contest as Tinder Brothers Face Pro Guests
Indianapolis golfers Bill and Bob Tinder, both pros, will host a gala match at Grandview municipal links in Anderson next Sunday. Opponents include Neal McIntyre of Highland and Ralph Stonehouse of Coffin, likely a best ball exhibition. A brass band will play at the clubhouse while the event draws local fans.
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Parelli Meets Dolby on Mat in Semi Final Clash
Merle Dolby of Columbus Ohio meets Joe Parelli Italian grappler in the welterweight semi final at Tomlinson Hall next Monday night. The bout lasts one full or thirty minutes. Ralph Wilson faces Leslie Red Beers in the main event.
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Tomlinson Hall
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Trade Sealed As Mitchell Exits Cardinals Giants Deal
In St. Louis on May 16, amid weather delays, Cardinals and Giants executives completed a trade sending veteran southpaw spitball pitcher Clarence Mitchell to the Giants. Mitchell was the majors’ only left handed spitball pitcher.
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