Toledo Follows Senators Here-Weather Handicaps Pilots at Speedway
After a double header with the Columbus Senators at Washington Park the Indians travel to face Toledo. Manager Jimmy Burke presents a rebuilt Hens squad boasting a Class AA level roster as fans expect a strong season. Wet grounds halted a third game, setting up a Sunday series debut between Indians and Hens. Fred Fitzsimmons was scheduled to pitch for the Tribe. The St Paul Saints, with Leo Dixon, beat Milwaukee to seize first place in the standings.
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Black Gold Aims for Ohio Derby on Muddy Maple Heights Track
Black Gold the Kentucky Derby winner faces six 3 year olds in the $3,000 Ohio Derby at Maple Heights Track. The one and one eighth mile mud track hosts Ruth Yankees Fournier Robins Hauser Athletics as rivals in the afternoon race.
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United Press
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Butler favorite in college meet at Notre Dame
Nine Butler athletes competed in South Bend aiming to win the State college track title at Cartierfield Notre Dame. The Irvington squad led by Woods Griggs Caraway Gray Ham Doo little Snyder Kilgore and Graham faced Notre Dame Wabash De Pauw Purdue in a keenly contested event affected by cold conditions and a heavy track.
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Ham
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Kilgore
Graham
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Big Leagues Highlights From Friday's Games
Highlights from Friday show Abe Ruths single Bob Breusels double and Wally Pipp single in the ninth giving the Banks a 7 6 win over the Tigers Ruths tenth homer and Walter Johnson blanking the White Sox on one hit with four strikeouts as the Senators win 4 0 It was Johnsons 103rd shutout Roy Meeker and the Athletics beat the Browns 5 0 Giants rally for five ninth inning runs to topple the Reds 3 0 Zach Wheat homers on his 36th birthday as the Robins top the Pirates 3 1.
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Bob Breusel
Wally Pipp
Rove Ove
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Walter Johnson
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Robins
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Baseball Calendar National League Standings Snapshot 1913
In 1913 the National League table shows New York and Philadelphia with notable win totals while Boston and Pittsburgh linger in the middle. St Louis posts a mixed record as teams chase the pennant in a season featuring varied results across the circuit.
Baseball pairings list for American Association and leagues
American Association games feature Columbus at Indianapolis with two games, Toledo at Louisville, Kansas City at St Paul, Milwaukee at Minneapolis. American League matchups include Chicago at Washington, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Boston. National League slate has New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at St Louis, Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Scoreboard Recap From Yesterday's Games
Milwaukee and To ledo posted notable tallies while Cincinnati New York Chicago and Boston Chicago faced wet grounds and rain delays Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis and Philadelphia-St Louis also weather impacted details show varied innings and pitcher pairings across the American and National Leagues with several close scores and mixed outcomes.
Woman swimmer nearly earns Olympic spot and records
Agnes Geraghty finishes second in the 220 with a time that ties her for best in the event as Marie Hillegas of Philadelphia nears a place on the American swimming team for the Olympiad. Hillegas holds the Middle Atlantic breast stroke title and is viewed as a top swimmer for the era.
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Philadelphia
Miss Hillegas
De Bolt Beaten In Mat Feature At Olympic Fund Show
In Indianapolis the Olympic fund mat show featured Jack Reynolds of Indianapolis defeating Johnny De Bolt of Canada in straight falls 32 minutes then 14 minutes 45 seconds. Hugh Mullendore beat Paul Flynn in 5 minutes 30 seconds, Linn Curry defeated Frank Gee in a one fall match, and Gee performed despite having one leg. The event raised funds with all participants donating services.
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Indianapolis
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Paul Flynn
Seymour
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Peg) Gee
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Howard Wiggam
Charles Olsen
Independent Baseball Teams Schedule and Tryout Pitchers
The Indianapolis Cardinals meet Real Silks at Ellenberger Park Sunday at 3 p m. The Silver Flash club plays Hill s Camp Sunday and Frankfort on May 30, seeking a State club game on June 1. The Triangle A C s face Carmody Candy at Garfield No 1 Sunday 3 30 p m. Managers list contact details for June games. Manager Ownie Bush seeks right handed pitchers for morning drills at Washington Park from Monday at 10 am, reporting to his residence at 6 pm.
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Max Marston Forfeits Open Golf Championship
Max Marston national amateur golf champion will be unable to play in the open championship at Detroit next month due to business pressure. Jim Barnes, former open champion, will be allowed to compete in Detroit despite filing his entry late.
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New York
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Derby Views At Circle Show Ken tucky Derby on Screen
Splendid pictures flash Sunday at Circle Theater with slow motion and a superb finish. Images include the crowd start and Black Gold in a pocket, his dash to victory, and other Derby details. The Bracadale dispute may hinge on close observation amid the finish. Red Sox beat Indians 5 to 1 after four errors doomed Uhle's start.
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Giants Rally to Regain Ground with Reds Sweep
New York Giants rebound in Cincinnati, overturning a rough start by sweeping the Reds in the series. The win marks a pivotal morale boost as the Giants chase another pennant, alongside renewed sprees by the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs amid a wide MLB season shuffle.
Carpentier Confident to Box Gibbons in Final Camp
Georges Carpentier says he is in perfect condition and eager to meet Tommy Gibbons in the scheduled May 31 bout in Michigan City. He plans private sparring and will close his camp to outsiders while his manager defends keeping public watchers away. Gibbons continues hard training with road work and golf, aiming for peak form.
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Tommy Gibbons
Ruth at Bat: Walks and Homer Dominate Nine Inning Frame
In a baseball recap Ruth leads with a first inning walk and a third inning walk. A tenth inning homer lands in the right field bleachers. A seventh inning push to center and a ninth inning single to right center complete the bursts of offense.
Water Polo AI AC Meet May Program Includes Dives
On next Wednesday evening May the Indianapolis Athletic Club will hold its annual swimming meet open to the public. An Indiana Kentucky A A U elimination contest in the ten foot dive will be staged. Seven club championships will be contested and a water polo game between Indiana University and the local club. Other events complete the program.
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Ohio State Falls to Minnesota 7-2 in Big Ten Tilt
In Columbus Friday May 24 Minnesota erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Ohio State 7 to 2. Tucker pitched well for the Gophers as Ohio State committed five errors behind him ending Obie's Big Ten title chase.
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Drivers' Day at Speedway to Benefit 500 Mile Lap Fund
Tuesday May 27 designated Drivers Day at the Speedway with all gate receipts donated to the lap prize fund for the 500 mile race on May 30. All drivers will appear, officials announced. Includes a Chicago note on Northwestern golfers beating Purdue 16 to 8 at Glenview with Bixler shooting 74.
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Cars Entered in Big Classic Need Work
Rain and wind dampen preparations for the annual 500 mile race at the Speed Way on May 30. Dempsey’s rotary valve car shows improvement after laps near 75 mph, while Murphy and Hartz tune Miller entrants. Wells Hornet crew stay at it amid flooded tunnels and lingering delays for Boyer and DePaolo. Ralph De Palma will watch from the sideline. Ora Haibe’s car worries drivers, and Tra Vai le Miller car is expected to race under a famous maker name.
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the Speedway
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Dempsey
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Welle
Ora Haibe
Benny Hill Prepares for 5090-Mile Race Opener
Benny Hill, famed for the Miller Special, conducts practice spins ahead of the May 30 long race. He has posted fast laps but seeks no top speed yet. A prior Speedway injury did not deter him, and Hill remains a popular figure among fans.
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Weissmuller Leads Illinois Athletic Club at Broad Ripple Trials
John Weissmuller and seven Illinois Athletic Club swimmers join the Olympic finals tryouts at Broad Ripple pool June 6 and 7. The star lineup includes Hare Kruger John Ball John Fariey Conrad Mila Rob ert Skelton Oliver Horn Baldwin Lennox and Duke Kahanamoku as rivals. Kruger Ball Fariey Skelton Horn and Lennox enter multiple freestyle breast stroke events and back strokes shaping a strong field for the trials.
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Dunlaps Four Hit Historic Day Versus Giants May 24 1886
Fred Dunlap dominates for St. Louis with a single double triple and home run in four at bats driving in five and scoring three as the league leads to a 8 30 victory over New York. Giants fielders and pitchers note Dunlaps feat amid a high scoring conclude the box score shows Dunlap 4 3 4 2 0 9 in the homer.
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Gerhardt
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The Nut Cracker Marathon Musings
A humorous asides piece mocks marathon runners as hard eggs and cedar wind lovers, comparing endurance athletes to golfers. It playfully critiques the sport’s intellectual demands and the idea of a simple, long life for runners.
Hoosier Speedway Race See Excited Field of Drivers
Fifteen speed cars were scheduled for a seventy five mile race at Hoosier Motor Speedway this afternoon. The event was set to start at 2 30. Promoter Lines reported the track in fair shape and the drivers were eager for the contest. Dirt track practice preceded the race with promised thrilling competition.
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Broadway A C Forfeits Matsuda Payment for May 28 Match
Broadway A C announced promoters said Matty Matsuda a Japanese wrestler forfeited the fee for his appearance at the Broadway Theater match dated May 28 with Jack Reynolds. The announcement confirmed the financial settlement and event details.
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State high school baseball tourney narrows to third round at Purdue
Eight survivors advance to the third set of games in the Indiana state invitational at Purdue. Tech leads Lafayette area teams with two wins, while Manual and Shortridge exit. Winners include Bicknell, Whiting, Jefferson Lafayette, West Lafayette, South Side Fort Wayne, East Chicago, and Greencastle with byes.
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Trapshooting Tourney Sets Indiana State Championship Schedule
The thirtieth annual Indiana State Trapshooting Association championship will be at the Indianapolis Gun Club from June 10 to 12. Trophies totaling $1,000 and $300 in cash prizes accompany the event with amateur titles decided across three days including singles and handicap doubles championships.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Collins Teaches Second Baseman’s Defensive Play
Eddie Collins outlines how second basemen should coordinate with shortstops through clear signaling and battery signs to anticipate pitches. He stresses playing closer to second base on steal plays, aiming for quick throws and doubles, while avoiding chatter and staying focused on the ball.
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Western Conference Tennis Postponed By Rain
Chicago hosts the Western Conference tennis tournament which was postponed Friday due to rain. Sagalowsky of Butler and Wilson of Chicago emerged as favorites for the singles title as play was halted.
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Sagalowsky
Butler
Wilson
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