Speed Demons Ready For Indy Race At Indianapolis Race Day
Thirty three entrants prepare for the 27th Indianapolis speedway race with Billy Devore of St John Kan among hopefuls. George Robson of Huntington Park Calif misses starting lineup by a narrow margin. Bobbed to the sidelines as the fastest practice records fall and a 150,000 spectator crowd expected. Former winners Meyer Petillo Shaw Roberts return to vie for back to back titles.
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Indianapolis
George Robson
Huntington Park
Calif
Billy Devore
St. John
Kan
Crowder-Outer
Robgon
Speedway
Sheedway
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago Mailkman
Joel Thorne
New Rochelle
N.Y
Babe Stapp
Los Angeles
Louis Meyer
Victor
Kelly Petillo
Wilbur’ Shaw
Floyd Roberts
Colonels Win Streak Grows in American Association
The Louisville Colonels extended their winning streak to four with 5 1 and 1 0 victories over Toledo. Minneapolis gained on Kansas City by beating St Paul 4 2 while Kansas City split with Milwaukee 11 6 and 0 6. Indianapolis and Columbus also split, with Indianapolis 11 9 and Columbus 1 0.
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Louisville Colonels
Colonels
Toledo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Blues
Brewers
al Picchota
Marvin Breuer
Ken Jungles
Milwaukes
Roy Johnson
Stars shine as Allen wins 160th major league game
Yesterday Johnny Allen of the Indians shut out the White Sox on three hits to notch his 160th major league victory. George Selkirk of the Yankees homered twice in succession to pace a win over the Athletics. Harry Lavagetto and Curt Davis also figured in a close contest as the Dodgers beat the Bees. Dizzy Dean of the Cubs worked eight strong innings with a two hit effort and contributed a run to a win over the Pirates. Ted Williams and Joe Cronin powered the Red Sox in a clean series sweep over the Senators. Buck Newsom of the Tigers beat his old team the Browns with seven strong hits allowed. Burgess Whitehead of the Giants drove in two with a three bagger in an eighth inning rally against the Phillies. Hollywood adds fireproof grandstand at extra cost of 2000 dollars.
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Johnny Allen
Indians
White Sox
George Selkirk
Yankees
Athletics
Harry
Lavagetto
Dodgers
Bees
Curt Davis
Cardinals
Paul Derringer
Reds
Farmer
Cincinnati
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Chicago
Pirates
Ted Williams
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Boston
Senators
Buck Newsom
Tigers
Browns
Burgess Whitehead
Giants
Phillies
Allen
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Newsom
Detroit
Tommy Bridges
Paul Trout
Schoolboy Rowe
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Bob Joyce
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Dean
Chicago Cubs
Mungo
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Bees
St. Louis
Johnny Vander Meer
New York Giants
Newlin Sures Fire In Owls Doubleheader Drama
Topeka Owls pitcher Maurice Newlin shines in relief as Fort Smith Giants edge Topeka 4 3 in game one while Newlin’s 6 1 win in game two boosts the Owls to a 6 1 victory. He fans six, allows two hits, and contributes two RBIs amid a tense Midwest League twin bill. Manuel Sal Atierra belts two homers and 10 RBIs for the Angels in another spree.
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Topeka
Topeka Owls
Maurice Newlin
Fort Smith Giants
Owls
Kansans
New
Giants
Smith
Walter Shinn
Springfield Cards
Joplin Miners
Springfield
Hutchinson
Joplin
Salina
St. Joseph
Muskogee
Angels
Manuel Sal Atierra
Betting Heats Up for Baer Nova Title Fight
In New York on May 29 observers eyed the Max Baer versus Lou Nova 15 round crowd at Yankee Stadium. The betting odds swung as Nova money from the Pacific coast poured in, making this the hottest wagered bout in town in years, surpassing past cauliflower ear stakes.
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New York
Lou Nova
Max Baer
Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis
Maxie
Pacific Coast
Baer Nova Heavyweight Fight to Be Broadcast on WREN
The 15 round heavyweight match between Max Baer and Lou Nova will be described on WREN from 8 to 9 PM live from Yankee Stadium New York Thursday June 1. Clem McCarthy will provide blow by blow commentary and Bill Stern will summarize results and fan reaction.
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Baer-Nova
Wren
Max Baer
Lou Nova
Yankee Stadium
New York
Clem McCarthy
Bill Stern
Paris Bicycle Fans Pay Large Tax Revenue
Approximately 2.8 million dollars in taxes is paid annually by about eight million bicycle enthusiasts in France, highlighting cycling's economic impact.
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Paris
France
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Report
The Associated Press roundup shows American League results with New York 9 over Philadelphia 5 and Boston 12 over Washington 7. National League games include Brooklyn 16 over Boston 12 and New York 7 over Philadelphia 2. Minor leagues note Indianapolis 11 0 and Columbus 9 1 with Kansas City 11 0. Local city scores: Minneapolis 4 over St Paul 2.
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National League
Cincinnati Oe
Eeeenenee Ll
St Louis Eh
Chicago Seereereraree
Pittsburgh Aenpanvempegineres Lh
Brooklyn Steers
Eeeetneseses Evel
New York
Wan Ls
Boston Welt
Philadelphia
Feou Wi
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Avertee
Tngia
Columbus
Meerensasoctgorereenaee
St. Paul
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Fort Riley Race Meets Open with Spills and Wins
Fort Riley hosts opening day events at Junction City Kansas with numerous spills but no serious rider injuries. Lieut. M. W. Frame suffered minor injuries after a fall. Capt. E. F. Thompson rode Fitzera to win the featured Arthur J. Eliott memorial point-to-point. Fort Riley riders dominated except for the slipaway's challenge won by Lieut. C. A. Symroski of Fort Sill.
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Junction City
Kan
Althe
Fort Riley
M. W. Frame
E. F. Thompson
Fitzera
Arthur J. Eliott
Hieut. C
Charney Yates Captures British Amateur Championship
A year ago Charney Yates of Atlanta became the sixth American to win the British amateur golf championship by defeating Cecil Ewing of Ireland 8 and 2 in the 36 hole final.
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Charney Yates
Atlanta
Cecil Ewing
Ireland
Wilmer Allison
Don Budge
United States
Jack Crawford
Adrian Quist
Australia
Bill Bonthron
Glenn Cunningham
Preparing for Par by Art Krenz
Golf guidance outlines checking the backswing position with a straight left arm and near body right elbow. It notes the club should point down and shaft horizontal toward the hole, warns against steering the ball, and describes turning the left shoulder to align with the flight line.
Oklahoma regents lift Big Six limit on football games
The Oklahoma board of regents authorized the Sooners to ignore the Big Six nine game cap for football if the staff desires, testing conference reaction as Oklahoma eyes possible conference realignment or continued Big Six participation. The move follows Oklahoma’s post season Orange Bowl appearance and signals potential pursuit of broader play beyond the conference.
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Oklahoma Board of Regents
University of Oklahoma Athletic Heads Authority
Stidham
Sooner
Oklahoma University
Oregon
Norman
Oklahoma Regents
Oklahomans
Oklahoma
Sooners
Tennessee
Elmer Layden
Minocqua
Wis
Fordham
Long John Woodruff
Bronko Nagurski
Chicago Bears
Decision Soon on Oklahoma Grid Game Scheduling
May 29 Norman Oklahoma. A conference call between University leaders to decide on adding a tenth football game for the Sooners next fall may occur at 2 p m today. Until then no policy statement. Regent authorized Stidham to book a tenth game. Oregon is the tentative opponent.
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University of Oregon
Happiness Bunch Riding High As Spring MLB Action Starts
The piece centers on Johnny Allen, Dizzy Dean, Nan Lingle Mungo, and Buck Newsome as they headline spring major league games. Allen leads Cleveland to a 6-0 win over Chicago, Newsom shines for Detroit, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs win to boost early season momentum.
Roundup of baseball and sports chatter from New York May 29
Eddie Brietz notes rumors of a left handed power outfielder leaving the American League for the Dodgers and mentions DiMaggio’s foot agitations. He mocks the Haney rumor, criticizes the Reds pitchers as NL batters feast, and quips about various sports figures including Bat Baer and Escobar Kane cross match plans.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Dodger Menagerie
Fred Haney
Detroit
GOLFING Country Club Adds Four New Members
Four new members were added this week at the Golfing Country Club Jack Mistledine R G Zimmermann Clarence Bliesner and Lloyd Houston. Pelican club Groups 2 and 5 completed April matches with remaining rounds set to finish by weekend. Ed Maxwell of Kansas City visited Noble Lindstrom yesterday. Ladies Invitational entries are being received by Mrs C D Maier for June 6 at the club. The Heart of America Greenskeepers Association will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Chick Pontius on June 19.
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Jack Mistledine
R. G. Zimmermann
Clarence Bliesner
Lloyd Houston
The
Pelican Club
Chi Galloway
C. D. Maier
Heart of America Greenskeepers Association
Chick Pontius
Golf note updates from the club and upcoming events
A club bulletin covers scores including B G Gustafson 43 44 for 87 and Dr H L Lindenberger 38 front nine while Dr J M Mott posts 91. It mentions a George Kuhne absence, praise for greens, tree planting, ditch cleanup, and a Flag tournament next Tuesday for men and women with handicaps, farthest carry wins, plus prizes.
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B. G. Gustafson
Gus
H. L. Lindenberger
J. M. Mott
J. S. Perry
Jack Mistledine
George Kuhne
Greens
Ceci Smith
Chi Galloway
Chick Pontius
Lawrence area clubs set for Lions tourney at White Lakes
Several members of the Lawrence Country Club and the Hillview Fee Course near Lawrence will compete in the Lions Club tournament at White Lakes in Topeka next Sunday.
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Lawrence Country Club
Hillview Fee Course
Lawrence
White Lakes
Topeka
Next Sunay
Golf club duel sparks friendly wager between Pontius and Riling
Chick Pontius, a club professional, seized a good salesmanship seat yesterday as John Riling eyed new woods and challenged him to drive. Pontius teed at the old number 1 and hit a bold drive over the road beyond the old green.
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Chick Pontius
John Riling
Chick
San Romani Aims for New Mile Mark at Montclair Meet
Clarence L. Woodman Montclair high school athletic director announced Archie San Romani would compete Saturday at Essex field track in Montclair to attempt a new mile record paced by Joe McCluskey. The race is part of the New Jersey state interscholastic association championship meet with timers aboard.
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Montclair
N. J
Clarence L. Woodman
Montclair High School
Archie San Romani
Woodman
Kansas
Joe McCluskey
Fordham
Essex Field
New Jersey State
Varieties of Top New York Drugs Found in Horse Racing
Saliva tests in New York reveal 74 distinct drugs used to boost performance in horse racing. Officials warn of widespread doping patterns and intensifying scrutiny across tracks and regulatory bodies.
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New York
Ban Johnson Results Showing City Scores Across Matches
Garden City 4 Larned 18 Emporia 1 Coffeyville 6. Parsons 9 Junction City 13 Iola 2 Independence 2 Concordia 7. Manhattan 5 Beloit 3 Pratt 2 Fort Meort 4 Fairle 8 Ge City 14.
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Garden City
Larned
Emporia
Coffeyville
Tsburg
Fort Meort
Parsons
Jute’ Manhattan
Beloit
Pratt
Ge City
Fairle
Junction City
Iola
Independence
Maryaville
Concordia
Smiths in Bloomington Indiana football lineup faces confusion
Spectators may struggle to tell Frank Smith tackle Ken Smith halfback and Bill Smith guard in the Bloomington Indiana Indiana University game. British car owners may paint license numbers on cars with permanent registration under an annual fee tied to horsepower, exceeding $100 for small cars.
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Ind
Indiana
Frank Smith
Ken Smith
Bill Smith
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