Al Simmons Aims for 76th Hit in Pro Career
The veteran Al Simmons, known as Old Bucket Foot, at 41 and in his 2nd season with the Athletics, hopes to reach 76 hits this year and 30 more next season. He reflects on his unorthodox stance, Connie Mack’s faith, and influences from Ty Cobb Black Mike Cochrane and Lefty Grove as motivation.
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Braves Rally Past Giants In Six Four Win
Connie Ryan drove in four runs with two singles and a homer as the Braves toppled three Giant pitchers 6 to 4. Mex Butcher helped Pirates by rallying after a slow start to defeat the Cardinals 6 to 3. Eddie Lopat earned his first major league win with the White Sox, 2 to 1, fanning four and scattering nine Cleveland hits. Browns’ McQuinn and Potter provided all offense in a 2-0 St. Louis win over Detroit.
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Browns Edge Tigers 2 0 As Browns Stop Tigers in St Louis
George McQuinn drove in both runs as the St. Louis Browns defeated the Detroit Tigers 2 to 0. Gentry and Richards pitched for the Browns with Potter and Mancuso behind the plate.
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Derby Hopes Ride On Muddy Track At Kentucky Derby
Louisville eyes a muddy track for the 70th Kentucky Derby with 12 to 17 horses expected. Track conditions could trim the field as 14 hours of rain left Churchill Downs wet, though dryable. Jockey Eddie Arcaro aims for a third Derby win aboard Stir Up, joining legends Sande and Isaac Murphy in history.
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Frog Club of Cincinnati Opens 59th Bowling Season
The Frog Club of Cincinnati, established in 1885, begins its 59th bowling season with members eager to resume league play and compete in local events.
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Basketball Standings And Schedule Across Leagues
Teams show St Louis 12 3 800 and New York 7 4 636 in standings. Today and tomorrow schedules list New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with various matinee times. Yesterday results include Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 3 and Columbus 10 Toledo 8 with a called end after eight.
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PR League Leaders Highlight Top American and National League Players
AP recap of league leaders with batting averages, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and pitching records across both leagues. Key figures include Stephens and Lindell for RBIs and home runs, Myatt and Walker among leaders in hits, and Lanier with perfect 1.000 ERA.
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Dodgers Young Gene Mauch to Retire from Shortstop duties after June
New York report states Gene Mauch, currently Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop, will not play the position after June 1 while he takes a Navy V-5 eligibility test. The move comes as Mauch plans to fulfill military training requirements.
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Central Track Heads to Meet Campion Academy Saturday
Central High School's Red Raiders travel to Prairie du Chien Saturday for a 2 30 p m dual meet with Campion Academy. Co captains Bob Schroder and John Matteson lead a squad featuring 12 events plus the 880 relay with star performers in sprints hurdles jumps and throws.
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Dairy Howitzers Win City Bowling Team Event in Sparta
Sparta Dairy and Camp McCoy Howitzer pair won the men’s city bowling tournament with 2876 pins. Maytags placed second with 2863, followed by Standard Oil 2650 and Pabst Blue Ribbon 2640. High series led by Lyle Hilliker 651 including 24 handicap. other top scorers include Clemens 632 and D F Peterson 591.
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Letters Lost At Sea In Atlantic Sinkings 1943
During two months in 1943 the Atlantic saw a surge of ship sinkings leading to the loss of several million ordinary letters sent overseas. Postal workers reported many mailbags never reached their destinations amid wartime dangers.
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Pirates Rally To Trim Cards In Final Game
Pittsburgh overcame an early St Louis lead with a sixth inning rally to beat the Cardinals 6 to 3 in the final game of the series. M Cooper Brecheen Wilks O'Dea Butcher Lopez listed for St Louis, Pirates lineup noted.
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La Crosse Archery Club Opens Outdoor Season
La Crosse Archery Club announces the outdoor season opening on Sunday May 7 with members and others invited to try archery. Harold Fletcher to lead a committee meeting to plan the season and shoots include Clout Shoot in June Regular Target Shoot in August and Flight Shoot in October. Plans for a field range at the fair grounds are under consideration for bow and arrow hunters affiliated with the club.
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Slot Machine Sells Oiled Pae Per Umbrellas in Berlin
A Berlin slot machine dispenses oiled pae per umbrellas as a quirky vending anomaly draws attention. The unusual claim centers on a device producing items in exchange for coins, with no clear practical use noted.
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