Cameronian Wins English Derby At Epsom Downs
Cameronian the favorite won the 148th English Derby at Epsom Downs with Orpen second and Sandwich third. Goyescas placed fourth as Jacopo and Sir Andrew were unplaced. Race drew an enormous crowd, with King George in attendance, and Cameronian finished a length ahead in a grueling 2:36 3 5 over 1 1/4 miles.
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TJ. A. Dewar
Cameronian
John Rutherford
Orpen
Lord Rosebery
Sandwich
Marcel Boussac
Goyescas
Marshall Field
Jacopo
William Woodward
Sir Andrew
J. A. Dewer
Jatopo
George
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Giants Need A Lot Of Help In Drive For Lead
The New York Giants, chasing the National League lead, lost the opener of a crucial series with the St. Louis Cardinals 4 3, slipping 2 1 2 games back. Grimes earned his seventh straight win, driving in the decisive run with an eighth inning single. If the Giants win three straight, St Louis would stay ahead. Meanwhile the Robins moved into fourth after a ninth inning rally to beat the Cubs 7 6, as Gilbert’s triple and Herman’s fly produced the decisive runs. The Pirates beat the Braves 4 2 as Brandt’s string of wins ended. Regan drove in the winning run in the ninth. The Phillies crushed Cincinnati while Klein hit 12th and 23rd homers. Cleveland notched an 12 11 comeback win, their eighth straight, as Boston failed in ninth. Philadelphia and Washington also won, with Miller homering and Watburg’s pitching pacing the A’s to a 3 2 win over Chicago.
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Umaided
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Fred Figsim-mons
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Grimes
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Boston
Philadelphia
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Chicago Cubs
Wally Gilbert
Chicago
Gil- Werk
Herman
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ed Brandt
Brandt
Bill Regan
Fred Bennett
Phillies
Cincinnati
Chuck Klein
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Washington
Bing Miller
Rube Watburg
Athletics
Carl Fischer
Sena
Louisville Wins To Tie For Second Place In A A
Louisville defeated Columbus 4 to 1 to pull level for second place in the American Association. Hatter held Columbus to three hits and one run through seven. St Paul routed Kansas City 12 to 3, while Toledo beat Indianapolis 3 to 2 to rising from last. Today's schedule lists St Paul at Kansas City, Minneapolis at Milwaukee, Columbus at Louisville, Toledo at Indianapolis.
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Hatter
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Parmelee
Thee
Kansas City
Bréain
Saints
Toledo
Indianapolis
Mudhens
Hoosiers
Minneapolis-Milwaukee Fame
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Milwaukee
Foledo
Five Americans Win Big Money In Irish Derby Sweepstakes
Five Americans claimed substantial prizes at the Irish Hospital Derby Sweepstakes at Epsom Downs as Cameronian won and Green and Sandwich placed. Joseph Kennedy of Boston secured a $150,000 top prize, with Orpen backers Thomas O Connor of New York and George Hill of Norway, Maine each getting $75,000. Additional Americans earned $50,000, $4,000, and consolation prizes, while 286 won $500 and a dozen won $125. S. L. Horowicz of New York and William Coyle of Cincinnati held Sandwich tickets worth $50,090 each.
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Cameronian
Green and
Sandwich
Joseph Kennedy
Boston
Mass
Thomas O'Connor
New York City
George Hill
Norway
Maine
Orpen
Kennedy
S. L. Horowicz
Wiliam Coyle
Cincinnati
Ohio
Baseball Season Leaders and Standings Mixed 193? Data
Major League enders and batting leaders listed for National and American leagues. Phillies and Cubs stars dominate NL stats with Arlett and Klein leading in hits and home runs. Ruth and Cronin pace AL in batting and RBIs, with Gehrig strong, while pitching leaders Grove and Walberg post strong win totals.
Bronx Woman Wins $75,000 in Derby
New York June 3 AP Mrs Thomas O Gonnor of the Bronx said she was 400 excited to hear her husband had won 75000 in the Irish Hospital Derby Sweepstakes. She heard about the horse Orpen placing second while listening to the radio and noted her husband is an engineer who would be home at six. She declined to answer further questions.
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New York
Tom
Thomas O'Gonnor
The
Bronx
Orpen
Grudge fights and ball field tales of yesteryear
A noisy sports column recalls a planned Maloney-Schaaf grudge fight and Jim’s early exit, while Godfrey and Stan Zbyszko entertain Cleveland fans. Parson Tom McGinty gains fame as he teases Stanley. The piece muses on new golf balls, baseballs, and bats shaping rougher play and bountiful chatter across leagues.
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Schaaf
Sharkey
Jim
Godfrey
Stan Zbyszko
Cleveland
Parson
Tom McGinty
Grunters
Old Stanley
Stan
Stanley
George
Alainst
First Round Scores at British Open in Carnoustie
In Carnoustie Scotland on June 3 AP reports first round scores for the British Open golf championship. Notables include Gene Sarazen 74 MacDonald Smith 75 Horton Smith 77 Johnny Farrell 72 Henry Cotton 72 Tony Manero 72 Charles Whitcombe 79 Abe Mitchell 77 Rufus Stewart 76 Eric McRavie 76 John DeForest 32 Nelson Smith 32.
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Scotland
Gene Sarazen
United States
MacDonald Smith
Horton Smith
Johnny Farrell
Henry Cotton
Great Britain
Tony Manéro
S. A
Charles Whitcombe
Abe Mitchell
Rufus Stewart
Eric McRavie
John DeForest
Doin Nelson Smith
Arlett Emerging as Outstanding 1931 Rookie Target
New York June 3. Rus sell Arlett of the Phillies, oldest 1931 NL rookie, is making a strong bid for top rookie honors. The long distance slugger leads the league in hits with 60 and is among the leaders in batting average and home runs. His fielding has improved as he becomes a feared baseman, challenging Klein and other stars for major recognition.
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Russell
Binx
Arlett
Phillies
Chuck Klein
Negro Fortune Winner Goes to Usual Work in Boston
Joseph Kennedy, the Negro winner of a large Irish sweep stakes fortune from Gemerontan, returned to work as usual in Boston. Friends were surprised by his decision to keep employed while refusing to sell his ticket, stating he would ride the race to its end. He plans to join his wife and children in Jamaica once he claims his winnings.
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Joseph Kennedy
Kennedy
Jamaica
West Idies
Dizzy Dean Plans Texas Wedding With Houston Fan
Jerome Dizzy Dean, 21, pitcher for the Houston Bulls of the Texas League, announces plans to marry Miss Patricia Nash of Houston, a 24 year old ardent baseball fan, at Buffalo Stadium next Monday night pending ratification of the plans.
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Jerome
Dizzy Dean
Houston Bulls
Buffalo Stadium
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Dean
Mash
Fights Last Night AP Roundup With Two Draws
In New York Herman Perlich of Kalamazoo and Mel Aragon of Peru fought to a draw. In Indianapolis Tracy Cox defeated Mike O'Dowd of Calumpus, Oklahoma, by stoppage in the 23rd round.
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Herman Perlich
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mel Aragon
Peru
Drew
Indianapolis
Tracy Cox
Mike O'Dowd
Calumpus
Red Ramblergs Slowed 10 Walk by Gerritsen
Washington Mo baseball clubs handed Jefferson City Senators their first defeat of 1931 at Reed’s Whiteway Park. Gerritsen worked for the visitors while Nichols fanned seven for the Capitals. Three errors by the Senators and two by Washington marked the contest. a bizarre play ended a Jefferson City rally when Dillard mistook a strike for a walk.
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Gerritsen
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Washington-Youree Hotel Promises Modern Comforts
In Shreveport Louisiana the Washington-Youree Hotel invites visitors to make it their headquarters. Rooms offer more air space, larger cubic feet, and a popular priced cafeteria. The hotel highlights Louisiana Creole Gumbo and convenient garage access across the street with two coffee shops serving main dining room fare.
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la Soz
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