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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
9
WARFARE BREAKS OUT BETWEEN LEAGUES AS FOUR Western AL clubs invade the Atlantic seaboard to face the Philadelphia Washington New York group. The NL eastern contingent opens in the west with stronger lineup. Sportsmen's Park hosts Giants vs Cardinals in a series viewed for early signals of the Cardinals' form.
Cornell is favored to win the regatta at Poughkeepsie Syracuse and Washington, with Columbia fielding a strong boat. The column includes mock recruitment for stumblers at Comiskey Park to aid the White Sox, notes on Tigers lineup shifts, references to Gehringer and panic about the dead ball, and quotes about Phillies and players.
The St Louis Cardinals edged the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 6 in twelve innings. Harvey Hendrick led with three doubles and two singles as Cincinnati rallied in the ninth to tie, with Shen Wilson doubling and Sparkey Adams driving in the deciding run in the twelfth. Bill Hallihaw earned the win.
Boxing results from Cleveland London Pittsburgh Holyoke and Los Angeles show Len Harvey defending the British title with a KO of Rene De Vos while Harold Scharney and Cecil Payne secured decision and stoppage wins over opponents in Cincinnati Philadelphia Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Miss Leona Gravette, a drug store bookkeeper in Arkansas City, Kansas, stands to win up to 490,000 dollars if her Army and Navy sweepstakes ticket nets the top prize at the English derby at Epsom Downs tomorrow. If the horse does not run she would receive 270 dollars in cash.
American touring mayors in Nancy France praised the region and toured Pont-à-Mouson iron works. Omaha Mayor Richard Metcalfe spoke at an 8 luncheon, Portland Oregon Mayor Baker suggested a pipeline to the United States, prompting laughter from the group including Los Angeles Mayor Porter.
Summary of batting leaders from both leagues through June 1 with players and teams including Cochrane Athletics Ruth Yankees Gehrig Yankees Simmons Athletics Cronin Senators Gabbs Yankees Webb Red Sox Alexander Tigers and others. Pitching notes show Grove and Wathere for Athletics with wins and losses, along with Brandt Derringer Sweetland leaders.
Plans to rebuild the city stadium in St Joseph Missouri moved forward today as temporary bleachers were set up for immediate games after a fire destroyed the grandstand causing fifteen thousand dollars in damages to the home of the St Joseph Western League baseball team.
Roll Smith, veteran New York pro, surged to a 36 hole total of 141 in the second qualifying round at Carnoustie as Horton Smith trailed with 148. The field included Garry Montez Manila 159 and Tommy Armour 155, with rankings listed for the 36 hole British Open qualifier.
New York report on wrestling show dynamics noting top stars from past decades remain behind the scenes. Details trace the evolving appeal through flighty stunts, crowd reaction, and shifting championship plans amid Bowser Sandow influence and potential title changes.
England’s racing season opens with thousands trekking to Epsom for the Darby renewal. Stable staff guide 29 contenders as tipsters and crowds converge on the Downs. Nearly 10.6 million dollars in Irish sweepstakes awaits winners and tickets. Americans Marshall Field’s treope and Sir Andrew are among hopefuls with long odds.
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