Track and Field Meet Opens at Soldier Field
National collegiate and interscholastic track events begin at Soldier Field with about 900 athletes from around 150 schools. Top names include Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette, Glen Cunningham of Kansas, Jack Keller of Ohio State, and Willis Ward of Michigan as finals and championships edge toward decisions.
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Hidden Ball Trick Snares Cubs in Major League Tilt
In Chicago the Pirates beat the Cubs as Hal Smith doubled to start the fifth, Paul Waner followed with a hit, Babe Herman attempted a trap on the ball then Jurges tagged Smith at second. The umpire ruled Herman trapped the ball and the protest by Pirates officials failed.
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Crackers Take Fifth Straight in 6 4 Victory
Atlanta Crackers edged Memphis Chicks 6 to 4 for their fifth consecutive win. Rufus Meadows came in early to relieve, leaving the bases loaded with two runs already in. New Orleans beat Nashville 10 to 9 as the Pelicans surged with six runs in the fourth inning. Birmingham beat Chattanooga 6 to 5 on a late barrage of hits.
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Baseball's Nutshell Snapshot of Today’s Games
Baseball’s Nutshell lists matchups for today including Little Rock at Knoxville Memphis at Atlanta Birmingham at Chattanooga New Orleans at Nashville and national league standings. It notes current team records led by New York St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia with yesterday’s results showing Boston 7 New York 4 and Brooklyn 9 Philadelphia 3.
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Yale and Harvard crews race today at New London regatta
Harvard varsity broke Yale junior varsity's late surge to win by three-quarters of a length while Yale freshman eight earlier beat Harvard yearlings by four lengths. The day featured two-mile main races on the Thames with grandstand crowds and naval pageantry along Fort Griswold.
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Rasher Lewis to Clash in Kingsport Wrestling Card
Big Andy Rasher the Indiana University football captain battles Young Strangler Lewis of Notre Dame in the feature bout at Kingsport Athletic Club. Eddie Malone meets Cowboy Jones in the prelim as promoter Donnelly stacks a rough but popular showcase with up and coming stars from the midwest.
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Major League Leaders From Yesterday Games
American and National League leaders list top performers by batting runs RBIs and pitching. Notable names include Klein Phillies Hartnett Cubs and Waner Pirates with several categories dominated by Phillies and Yankees.
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Stars and coaches lead wins across leagues
Yesterday's stars featured Hellis Thurston of the Dodgers driving in four on two doubles to beat the Phillies. Roy Johnson of the Red Sox hit a homer with two aboard in the eighth to seal a win over the Yankees. Ed Fallenstin of the Braves pitched well and drove in two runs against the Giants. Lyle Tinwing of the Cubs collected four hits as the Pirates lost 8 to 0.
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Baby Sutter Seeks Open Title Bid in Memphis Tourney
In Memphis the 16-year-old Ernest Sutter, nicknamed Baby, faces Wilmer Hines in the men's semi finals after eliminating his brother Ed in the quarter finals. Sutter also meets Ramsay Potts in junior singles while Ed Barnett and Billy Hughes vie in other semi finals. Women’s semis pair Eliza Coxe and Beatrice Bryan with Anna Koll and Helen Carney set for later matches.
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New Orleans
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Anna Koll
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Borden Tops Eastman In Free Hitting Contest
Borden defeats Eastman 18 to 2 in a high scoring game. The offense features two base hits by Jones Elmer Gray Campbell Powell and several three base hits by Elmer Gray Lucas Henry Chandler and Sanders. Hone run by Peppers and multiple stolen bases, double plays, and errors noted.
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Powell Stars as Foul Ballers Dominate at Bat
Gray hit three of Powell s offerings for hits including a three base shot and two doubles. Sanders added a triple and three singles in four at bats. Lucas had three doubles and three singles. Hovis made two catches and two hits. Henry threw out a runner at home. Frost and Wright scored on a fourth inning hit. Peppers homered in the third, sending a long shot over Hendrix in right field.
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Cardinals recall Slade as they aid others in recall
St Louis owner Sam Breadon announced recall of Gordon Slade from Columbus after four players were barred by the American Association for salary scale violations. Breadon said he would replace Art Shires Charley Wilson Jim Lindsay and Slade while noting Columbus had agreed to meet obligations within the association cap. Branch Rickey confirmed a supplementary St Louis salary deal with the players.
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Red Sox Rally Past Yankees to Sixth Straight Win
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 8 to 3, climbing out of the AL cellar to seventh place. Tony Lazzeri hit his 11th homer for the Yankees, but Boston's renewed spirit sparked a five run rally in the seventh inning, with Marty McManus and Roy Johnson delivering key blows. Cleveland and Detroit were rained out, leaving only this game on the slate.
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Boxing results from multiple cities listed in clipping
In Pittsburgh Sunny Jim McVey stopped Bud dy McArthur of Fairmount West Virginia after a three round bout. Georgie Simpson from California knocked out Jack Wilson of Pittsburgh. Lloyd Clements from Jennette, Pas defeated Jack Pallet of Cleveland. In Chicago Puggy Weineyt beat Andy Vodi of New York on points. In St Louis Dave Barty stopped Chick Wegner, Eddie Edson won on points over Russell Gross, Joe Red defeated Pee U0 Jarcell.
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Pirates, Cubs, and Braves Tangle in Late Trades and Classic Games
The Pirates held the main NL lead amid last minute trades before midnight. The Cubs crushed the Pirates 5 0 behind Lyle Tinning four hit outing and Frank Demaree homer with two on. George Gibson protested a play after Hal Smith incident. Boston Braves beat the Giants 7 4 as Ed Fallenstein and Tom Zachary shut down a 14 hit Giant day. New York led the league by a half game over the Cardinals after idle days by St Louis and Cincinnati. Dodgers exploded for 21 hits en route to a 19 3 win over the Phillies.
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Frank Demaree
George Gibson
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Hal Smith
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New York Giants
Ed Fallenstein
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How Fans Vote on All Stars
Chicago June 16 AP reports fans vote to select the National League lineup to face the American League at Comiskey Park on July 4. voting tallies list players by position with team and vote totals for bases, third base, shortstop, outfield, catcher and pitcher.
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