Cobb and White Sox duel over four strikeouts deep past
The article recalls Billy Evans era events with Doc White striking out Ty Cobb four times while Freddy Payne batted for Cobb. It notes Cobb’s declining speed, Cobb’s farewell year, and a tale of notable managerial clashes as Bing Miller and Wally Schang staged a pivotal series for the Browns against Mack’s Athletics.
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Lefty Grove and Collins Tangle in Pitching Duel
Philadelphia Athletics ace Lefty Grove dominates with deceptive stuff while Ed Collins recalls facing him in Chicago. Tom Zachary, St Louis left hander, earns praise for uncanny control though not overpowering. Collins notes Zachary is toughest AL pitcher to hit for him and mocks a switch to right handed pitching.
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Dirt track entries set for 21 at state fair
The Monument Racing Association announced 21 cars entered for Saturdays dirt track events at the state fairground. Entries include noted drivers. 3 races scheduled with first at 2 pm and 11 am qualifying trials. Cars must be under 283 cubic inches piston displacement. Gil Anderson to pace in a Stutz. George Kelly of the Reds is recovering after an operation for appendicitis.
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Joe Hu
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Intercollegiate Track Meet Elimination Events Listed
May 27 in Philadelphia Elimination events for the intercollegiate track and field meet include field events such as shot put javelin pole vault discus throw high jump hammer throw and track events like 120 yard high hurdles 100 yard dash 880 yard run 440 yard dash 220 yard low hurdles and 220 yard all. Six qualifiers advance from each field event and twelve from each track event. Finals set for Saturday.
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Herman Merritt Dies After Paralysis Suffered From Crash
Former Detroit American League baseball player Herman Merritt dies in Kansas City after years of paralysis from a back injury sustained in a motor car accident while with the August South Atlantic League club.
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British Ryder Cup players depart for New York tour
British Ryder Cup players were due in New York aboard the Aquitania for a short sightseeing tour before a dinner in their honor. They plan to shape themselves for the International matches at Worcester on June 3 and 4.
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Worcester
De Pauw Defeats Muncie Normal In High-Scoring Victory
De Pauw batsmen surged late to topple Muncie Normal 10 to 3 in Greencastle Indiana on May 27. Key contributors included Smith Clancy McCullough Pierick and Schiner as the scoreline showed a 6 run final surge after a quiet early innings.
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Records Fly on First Day of Indy Trials
Ralph Hepburn set a four lap record then was surpassed by Harry Hartz and Pete De Paolo in a drama filled day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 500 mile classic. De Paolo posted 120.546 mph average and 120.918 local lap mark with Lockhart timing 120.100 for four laps. Twenty one cars qualified above 90 mph with Corum the sole under 100. Local headlines note Cliff Durant ill and Milton may drive Detroit Special pending qualification. Fifteen thousand spectators filled the stands.
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Cliff Durant
Tommy Milton
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Tommy
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Detroit
W. D. Edenburn
Contest Board
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George Fernic
George Abell
Buddy Marr
Ferrie
How They QuAlified Thursday Driver Frank Lockhart
Driver Frank Lockhart led a Thursday qualification list with Peter De Paolo Leon Duray and Harry Hartz among top names. Ralph Hepburn Cliff Woodbury and Bob McDonogh followed, while Dave Lewis Bennie Hill Norman Batten Jack Petticord Pete Kreis also appeared in the lineup.
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Peter DE Paolo
Leon Duray
Bob McDonogh
Dave Lewis
Bennie Hill
Norman Batten
Jack Petticord
Pete Kreis
Illinois Trapshoot Opens at South Shore Gun Club
Illinois roared into the State trapshoot with opening events set for today at the South Shore Gun Club in Chicago. Officials announced early rounds and practice sessions expected to draw shooters from across the state.
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Indians versus Senators in frigid third game thriller
May 27 Columbus. Indians beat Senators 5 to 3 as Anderson and Seibold homered and Speece pitched for the Tribe. Columbus rallied in the final inning, loading bases before the last out. Indians move to third place while the Hoosiers win again in a cold Neil Park matchup.
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Big Ten Track Meet Opens as Records Likely to Fall
At Madison Wisconsin May 27 the Big Ten track and field meet begins with finals Saturday. Meet entries already threaten several Western Conference marks in pole vault shot put and 220 yard dash. Iowa shows best promise for new records as three conference marks have been bettered earlier in the season.
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Pitcher Kallina Sold to Wichita Falls Club
Bloomington reports pitcher Edward Kallina, who had been passed by the New York Giants this spring, sold to the Wichita Falls club in Texas.
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