Final Instructions for Big Motor Classic at Indianapolis
Drivers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will receive final instructions as 28 cars qualified for the 500 mile race. Rain delayed trials. Eddie Edenburn and A A A officials prepared to complete qualifying for five remaining cars. Front wheel drives challenge rear wheel rivals while Leon Duray spearheads hopes for a long, fast run with Green Engineering’s Belt posting 96.026 mph.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Lawrence P. Fisher
General Motors
Lester Maitland
W. D
Eddie) Edenburn
Earl DeVor2
Dutch Bauman
Wheldi
Deusenberg
L. L. Corum
Clarence Belt
Deusenbergs
Ira Hall
Bennie Shoaff
Jimmy Hill
de Paolo
Wilbur Shaw
Henry Kohlert
Kale
Leon Duray
Leon
Cliff Woodbury
Cliff Bergere
Green Engineering Company
Green
Belt
Baseball ruling on juggling balls and touch plays explained
The article explains historical and revised interpretations of when a runner is out if a fielder juggles a ball after a touch. It notes a 1919 rule change requiring the ball to be securely held to complete an out on a touch play, while juggling a ball before touching the base leaves the runner safe if the base is reached in time.
Baseball matchups listed by league and city pairings
American Association games show Columbus at Louisville Toledo at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Kansas City Minneapolis at St Paul American League fixtures include Chicago at St Louis Washington at New York two games Detroit at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Boston National League schedule features New York at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburgh Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago
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Indianapoli
Minneapolis
Eee
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Olumbus
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Ila
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Cleveland
Detroit
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Washing
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Cinem
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Toledo
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Kansas City
St. Paul
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St. Louls
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Philadelphia
National League
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Cincinnati
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MecMenemy
Sheehan
Peters
Monday Results in American Association and League Play
Baseball scores show Milwaukee and Louisville games with runs tallied in early innings. Postponed Boston match cited due to rain while other league results note pitchers and lineups, with multiple clubs like Chicago St. Louis and Cincinnati listed among scorers.
Old Rivals for St. Louis Diamond Hero Worship Now on Same Team
Two storied rivals from St. Louis join under one roof as George Sisler is acquired by the Boston Braves. Once a Cardinals hero, Sisler now backs a team led by Rogers Hornsby who, through a series of trades, also serves as manager.
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George Sisler
Boston Braves
Py United Press
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George Sisier
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Brown
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Hornsby
Braves
Emil Fuchs
Sisler
Washington Senators
Eight Hundred Enter Interscholastic Track Meet At Chicago
Approximately 800 athletes have entered the University of Chicago twenty fourth annual interscholastic track and field meet to be held in Chicago on June 1 and 2.
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Indianapolis
Coffin
Riverside
United Press Chicago
University of Chicago
Butler Frosh Awards Honor Baseball and Tennis Players
Butler University freshman teams receive spring numeral awards announced by coach Robert Nipper. Baseball honorees include Nulf Reynolds Dean Wolfe Hinchman Steger Meid Helford Ar buckle Parrish Maidenberg O Connor. Tennis honors go to Horst Carrington Bley Dunbar and Sunman.
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Butler University
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Steger
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Tribesmen Surge Toward Top of League on Big Rally
The Indians, riding speed, won a third straight over Casey Stengel's Hens as Johnny Anderson hit an inside the park homer and Fred Haney cleared the sacks with a key single. Palmero was knocked out in the eighth and the Tribe pushed ahead with decisive relief by Swe tonic and Boone. The series with the Hens continues today at 3 p.m. daylight time.
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Connolley
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Frame Drives State Auto Special In 1927 Indy Event
The 1927 Decoration Day 4590 mile motor classic at Indianapolis Speedway featured George Souders in the Deusie vehicle, with Fred Frame piloting the State Auto Insurance Special. Frame qualified the car at 107.501 miles per hour as the field contends for the long race.
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Souders
Fred Frame
Frame
Amateur and Semi-Pro Nines Seek Weekend Games
Union Printers seek Saturday and Sunday afternoon games with strong city teams and park permit. call Harrison 4859-1 after 6 pm and ask for Smith. Indianapolis Printers won a Sunday doubleheader by forfeit and beat the Maccabbbees 6 to 0. A.B.C.s schedule May 30 at Richmond, June 3 at Lafayette, June 10 at Crawfordsville.
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Pulled Out of Flames Was League's Worst Once
Jimmy Reese of Oakland once drew praise as the worst infielder in the old Appalachian League before a dramatic turn of fortune. The player, later connected to the Yankees, endured notoriety for past struggles while his career shifted toward higher levels of baseball.
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Tommy Jones Rising Lightweight From Atlanta Scoops Wins
One of the young fighters to watch is Tommy Jones of Atlanta. In recent weeks he scored two decision wins over Billy Wallace, the Cleveland boxer, signaling a promising ascent in the lightweight ranks.
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Tommy Jones
Atlanta
Billy Wallace
All Around the A A Double-Header Week at Tribe Park
Eddie Ash reports a double header at Tribe park with Louisville Colonels and Hoosiers set for Wednesday. Indians, aiming high, seek solid showing as Wamby sparks Blues in Monday 4 3 win over Brewers. Columbus and Louisville slugfest ends Senators 12 Louisville 6. Millers beat Saints 7 3 as Minneapolis Cotter Black and Wheat homer. Indians hold first division position among Eastern A A clubs.
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Hoosiers
Spanish promoters seek Paolino bout with Godfrey in Barcelona
Promoters in Spain have Paolino lined up for a bout in Barcelona against George Godfrey and aim to secure the heavyweight's signature for a summer clash. The move centers on a high profile showdown with strong interest from venues and fans.
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Barcelona
George Godfrey
Big Black
Reigh Count Targets Turf Crown After Derby Win
Injured leg will keep Reigh Count from the Belmont Stakes but plans call for entry in a later race against Victorian for the 3 year old turf championship. Owner Mrs J D Hertz says he will recover at Arlington after moving from Churchill Downs, trainer B S Mitchell confirms the horse is sound aside from the leg injury.
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Reigh Count
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Oklahoma Runner to Visit President After Victory
Andrew Payne a 20 year old from Claremore Oklahoma won C C Pyle s cross continental marathon defeating 199 entrants. He arrived in Washington Monday night in a plane owned by Claremore men and was introduced in the House by Rep Howard and Speaker Longworth. Payne planned to see President Coolidge then return to New York to receive the $25000 first prize from Pyle in Manhattan Friday.
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