Yankees Widen A.L. Lead As Mack Boosts Staff
New York clinched a six game series sweep over Connie Mack’s Athletics, widening the pennant gap as Ruth Lazzeri and Dugan powered the attack with multiple homers and runs batted in. Mack countered by purchasing George Earnshaw and two pitchers to bolster his pitching staff.
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Funk Speedway Attracts Many Fast Cars
Winchester Indiana May 29 The Funk Speedway at Funk's Lake Wednesday drew many fast cars and local followers expect an interesting program There will be four prelims of ten miles each with eliminations until twelve survive to race a 25 mile final The Clemens C-1 and the Acme Special are entered Pre race gossip points to a capacity crowd and keen competition.
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Stars Shine in Old Clockball Lineup Recap
Yesterday's box score notes Babe Ruth with two singles and two walks in four appearances driving in three. Lou Gehrig added a single in five plate appearances. Ty Cobb doubled once in five trips while Tris Speaker singled once and scored. Kiki Cuyler went hitless as pinch hitter. Heilmann Waner Hornsby idle.
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Davis Cup Final Test for U S Team in Chicago
After beating the Chinese Davis Cup squad in Kansas City, Bill Tilden and Junior Coen lead the American team into the final zone matches in Chicago Friday to Sunday against Japan, which beat Canada. Their doubles clinched the Kansas City victory as Gordon Lum and Paul Kong congratulated them. An Indianapolis exhibition followed at Highland Golf and Country Club with local star Johnny Hennessey on the Yankee squad.
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Barnstormers Reunion Results From Minneapolis
Ed Strangler Lewis retained the heavyweight crown by defeating Martin Prestine in two falls to none. Wayne Munn beat Jim McMillen, John Freberg defeated George Hills, and Jack Taylor defeated Jack Sampson in the same event, showcasing international and regional talent.
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Canada
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North Dakota
Promoter Plans Mueller Mandell Bout If He Beats Miller
United Press Chicago May 29 reports promoter Jim Mullen intends to match Freddie Mueller of Buffalo with lightweight champion Symmy Mandell if Mueller defeats Ray Miller of Chicago this Thursday night. Mullen already has Mandell under contract for his next bout.
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Four Teams Struggle in H S Tourney at Tech Field
Four teams compete in the city public high school baseball tournament at Tech field weather permitting Manual meets Broad Ripple at 1 30 and Technical faces Washington in the opener with Shortridge absent This season Tech has ten straight victories and is favored Manual is expected to beat Broad Ripple while Washington has a chance against Tech Umpires Qualters and Hartman with Russell Julius as scorer
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Riversides to clash with Universal A C in Riverside features
Riverside A A s meet Universal A C next Sunday at Riverside No 1 in a key early season game. Riverside won a sixth straight by beating the Trojans 14 to 1 as pitcher Schaefer added another strong outing with few hits and many strikeouts. For game calls contact Harrison 4444 W and ask for Smitty St Philips and Acme A A A
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Tilden Downs Johnny Hennessey in Four-Set Exhibition
Bill Tilden the United States Davis Cup captain defeated Johnny Hennessey in a four set match 6 3 3 6 8 6 6 1 at Highland Country Club Indianapolis with 1500 fans watching. Hennessey later teamed with George Lott to beat Tilden and Paul Kong 6 2 6 1.
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Big Bill” Tilden
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Mitchell Released Philadelphia Pitcher Unconditionally
Philadelphia May 29 Clarence Mitchell veteran pitcher of the National League club is released unconditionally by the team.
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Japan Cup Team Advances to Davis Cup Final
Japan clinched the American Zone final against the United States after beating Canada in the second round. Teizo Toba defeated Jack Wright in four sets to seal the victory as darkness halted the other singles match between Yoshiro Ohta and Willard Crocker. Japan led three matches to one, with Ohta and Toba each winning a singles match and contributing to the doubles win. Crocker earned Canada's only win by defeating Toba.
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