War Admiral Wins Belmont Stakes in Record Time
War Admiral, son of Man o War, defies an early setback to win the Belmont by four lengths. Scene Shifter placed second, Vamoose third. Pompoon faltered. The colt’s 2:28 3-5 for 1 1/2 miles matches American record pace, earning $38,020 to push season earnings to $144,620 and career $159,420.
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War Admiral
Belmont
Samuel D. Riddle
Maxwell Howard
Sceneshifter
Vamoose
Pompoon
Charley Kurtzinger
Newmarket
Riddle Star
Peace Chance
Handy Mandy
Latonia
King
Jameson and Berg Reach Trans-Mississippi Final
Betty Jameson and Patty Pee advanced in the Women's Trans-Mississippi Golf tournament at San Antonio. Jameson defeated Opal S. Hill and will play Marion Miley for the title, with Miley toppled earlier by Jameson. The 18 year old from Texas and her teen partner move to the 36 hole final to crown the champion.
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Tex
J Bashful
Betty Jameson
Patty Pee
Texas
Marion Miley
Lengton
Opal S. Hill
Kansas City
Miley
Jameson
Frank Goldthwaite
Fort Worth
Jen
Cochrane Begins Trip Home to Detroit Hospital
Mickey Cochrane, Detroit Tigers injured manager, left St Elizabeth's hospital by special car tonight to continue recovery from a triple skull fracture at Ford Hospital near his home. He promised Dr Walsh he would stay in bed as long as necessary.
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Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
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R. E. Walsh
Seaporters Rally Past Twins In High-Scoring Baseball Clash
Hack drives in three and a triple as Helena Seaporters topple the Monroe Twins 9 to 7. A 20 minute power outage delayed play. Ligon and Jones key hits spurred Helena on with late runs and strong relief pitching by Hack and Tubb.
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Louis Schmeling title bout planned for September in United States
Boxing headlines from June 5 report Joe Louis set to defend his heavyweight title against Max Schmeling in September if Louis defeats James J Braddock in Chicago on June 22. Promoter Mike Jacobs targets either Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds with a 30 percent net gate split for Schmeling and Louis.
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Joe Louis
James J. Braddock
Chicago
Max Schmeling
Schmeling Board of Strategy
Louis
Julian Black
Max
Hamburg
Braddock
Schmeling
United States
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Furture
Braddock Celebrates Birthday Before Louis Title Bout
Heavyweight champion James Braddock marks his 31st birthday as he prepares for the June 22 Chicago bout with Joe Louis. Braddock predicts a million-dollar gate and a possible fall showdown with Max Schmeling, stating he is in peak shape after a sparring session and weighing 197 pounds.
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Grand Beach
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Jim Braddock
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Chicago
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Governors Withhold Comment On Race Bill
Governors from several states refrained from commenting on Texas lawmakers repealing certificate wagering on horse racing. Arkansas Governor Bailey opposed gambling as an economic stimulant, while Florida lawmakers welcomed Texas action for tourism. California Oregon West Virginia and Washington governors offered no comment. A New England conference expressed approval of Texas repeal and urged others to follow suit.
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Tex
Texas
Cal E. Bailey
Arkansas
Bailey
J. Locke Kelly
Clearwater
Fla
Florida
Ernest R. Graham
Miami
California
Oregon
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Washington
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East Texas League Game Ends With Lively Rally
Olsen Schopp and Hornsby lead Jacksonville in a 5 run effort as Columbo Gassaway and Andrews provide key hits. Longview fails to score until late, with Lynn Wysock and Carter shutting down the opponents early.
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Longview
Lynn
Wysock
Boyles
Demoran
Carter
Braddock hype and sports chatter fill the page
The column surveys varied opinions on Braddock and Joe Louis in Chicago while noting baseball trades and players. It mentions Kid McCoy backing Braddock, Connie Mack’s stance on gender, free admission for women at a Philadelphia park, Dick Bartell’s hot start, Ailey Donald’s two poor starts for Newark, Lewis Blair's trade to Newark, and Carl Hubbell's pitching record with the Giants. It also notes the Yankees’ bid for Bob Feller, the Perry Vines European tour earnings, and a few anniversary recalls from the past.
Cunningham Sets New Record in New York Meet
Kansas Glenn Cunningham running for the New York Curb Exchange set an American record for three quarters of a mile at the New York Athletic Club spring games at Travers Island. He won decisively over Gene Venzke and clubmate Bill Ray in 3:00.6, beating the previous mark by five-fifths of a second.
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Glenn Cunningham
New York Curb Exchange
Gene Venzke
Bill Ray
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
Cunningham
Hammer throw marks season best by Folwartshny
Ray and the other starter led early as Folwartshny from Rhode Island State College unleashed a standout hammer throw of 179 feet 278 inches. Venzke briefly challenged early before Folwartshny dominated.
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Kansan
Venzke
Trging Folwartshny
Rhode Island State College
Golf tournament results with multiple flights and finals
The report lists match results from a golf event including multiple flights and consolations. It notes players such as Vance Liddell Bert McDowell D E Smitherman Billy Harbour Jerry Hixon and Haas Downing among others. Finals pairings include Fred Hags Jr Ross McDade Jackson Winberry Linsday Day Blackburn McDonald and McConnell with times and tee numbers.
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Bert McDowell
Fred Odom
D. E Smitherman
Bob Cole
Don Zimmerman
B. Beasley
Billy Harbour
James Abney
S. D. Jackson
J. B. Tisdale, Jr
O. E. Walton
H. H. McCain
H. C. Winberry
W. C. Taylor
Jerry Hixon
Lloyd Hendricks
W. C. Linsday
F. H. Ford
Bill Robinson
Sargent Pitcher, Jr
C. T. Day
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Paul Stinser
Crawford Womach
J. W. Taulman
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H. W. Blackburn
H. B. Key
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Fellows
A. W Baird
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McConnell
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Fred Hags, Jr
Ross McDade
D. Jackson
H. C Winberry
William C. Linsday
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Lookouts overpower Crackers in June victory at Atlanta
Chattanooga Lookouts slugged 16 hits and beat the Atlanta Crackers 9 to 0 at Ponce De Leon park after posting two strong feats. Key contributors included Weinert Saurbrun Bazner Crompton Waltzberger Trexler and Richards with Whitehead pacing Knoxville later with a home run and a triple.
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Ponce de Leon Park
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Smokies Top Vols 9 5 To Take Third Straight
Knoxville Smokies defeated Nashville Vols 9 to 5 to clinch their third consecutive win. Smokies collected 15 hits including nine extra-base hits while pitcher Paul Kardow allowed 14 hits but kept them scattered as the Vols struggled. Nashville took a early lead but Knoxville rallied with a strong late effort.
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Nashville Vols
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Nashville
Paul Kardow
Smoky Hurler
Birmingham Barons blank Chicks to win series on Coombs strong nine
Memphis brief reports Ray Coombs allowed five hits as the Birmingham Barons defeated the Memphis Chicks 7 to 0 to take the series two games to one. Coombs Garbark Doyle Spencer and Haley starred in the win. London is warring on blackmailers.
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Tenn
Ray Coombs
Birmingham Barons
Chicks
Birmingham
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Garbark
Doyle
Spencer
Haley
London
Davis Cup Team Sails for England to resume campaign
America's five man Davis Cup team led by non playing Captain Walter L. Pate sailed for England aboard the Columbus to contest in London and Wimbledon events before the inter zone final against Germany and the possible challenge round with England. Budge Mako Grant Parker Sabin form the squad with Budge as top single and the group aims for the cup after recent wins in Japan and Australia.
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America
Walter L. Pate
England
Columbus
Pate
Don Budge
Gene Mako
Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Frank Parker
Milwaukee
Wayne Sabin
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Parker
Budge
Plymouth
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Germany
Japan
Australia
France
Clayton Ramblers to Play Independence Nine
The Clayton Ramblers prepare for a Sunday game against Independence with a largely revamped lineup as local players return from college. Expected additions include Beard Burley and Big Boy Fife from L A U and Bud Loomis from Northeast Center of LSU, plus six pitchers led by Melvin and Barksdale.
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Clayton Ramblers
Independence
Clayton Boys
Ramblers
Railways of South Africa Establish Aviation Services
South African railways announce the start of aviation services linking rail hubs with air networks. Officials say the move aims to expand transport options, boost regional connectivity, and streamline cargo and passenger flows across key cities.
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