Cubs suffer twelfth straight defeat in long season slide
From the era’s wire service report Cubs drop two to the Pirates in a doubleheader making it 12 consecutive losses. Charley Grimm returns to the lineup amid the Cubs’ early-season slump as Chicago fails to halt a skid that also sees St Louis and Detroit performances shaping the standings.
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Pensive Wins Derby In Upset At Louisville
Warren Wright's Pensive, a 7 to 1 outsider, surged from the rear to capture the Kentucky Derby by four and a half lengths over Broad Cloth with Stir Up third. The crowd tracked the race amid heavy wagering across eight events.
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Derby Winner Pensive Aims for Preakness Triple Crown
Pensive, owned by Warren Wright, wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in 2:04 1-5, earning $64,675 and setting a Derby winnings record. Jockey Conn McCreary and trainer Proud Ben Jones plan a trip to Pimlico for the Preakness, facing former Derby contenders and a strong field in Baltimore.
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Return of servicemen bring new life to baseball and football
Sports Roundup notes several war veterans boosting pro baseball and college athletics. Navy V-12 trainees Johnny Austin and Ane Jewell Eastman are highlighted among standouts. Marine and Navy players like Norm Scott and Walter Kurowski contribute for Cherry Point and Bambridge stations. Details mix names, teams, and postwar ambitions with light anecdotes.
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Selman Field Missions Rally Past Livingston 12–6
The Selman Field Missions defeated Camp Livingston Blues 12 to 6 after seven innings of pressure. Key players included Blair Medak Corbitt and Murray with multiple hits and a 400 foot homer by Medak. Livingston led 6–5 after four innings before Selman pulled away.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results From Major League Standings
Yesterday's results include Philadelphia at Brooklyn postponed due to rain after a 7 New York 5 0 start and St Louis 5 1 Cincinnati 1 0. Pittsburgh 6 3 Chicago 5 2. First game 14 innings second 11 innings. Boston at New York postponed with Pam Washington 2 3 Philadelphia 1 7 Chicago 4 4 Detroit 1 2 St. Louis 7 2 Cleveland 4 3. Birmingham 1 7 New Orleans 4 4 Knoxville 4 1 Atlanta 6 10 Nashville 6 12 Chattanooga 2 16 Memphis 10 8 Little Rock 2 4.
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Baseball scores from multiple leagues and games
American Association results include Kansas City 2 4 Toledo 0 18 Minneapolis 4 2 Louisville 0 0 St Paul 4 6 Indianapolis 2 3 Milwaukee 8 7 Columbus 4 6 International League Montreal 2 Jersey City 1 Buffalo 9 Newark 3 Rain postponed other games. Pacific Coast League Seattle 3 2 San Diego 0 5 Hollywood 9 13 Oakland 3 6 Portland 6 4 Sacramento 2 2
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Baseball Front Office Sentiment and Shakeups Rise
In a look at the game’s business side, Cincinnati Reds hire Jimmy Wilson as coach amid a pattern of soft spots in player trades and manager turnover. The piece notes sentiment in front offices, cites Reds shocks with moves around unhappy players, and covers recent game actions across the league including Etten’s hitting spree and Nats late surges.
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Weather Wet Grounds Postpone Baseball Tilts
Rain soaked the schedule as burgh Chicago and Cincinnati St Louis games in the National and American Leagues were postponed. St Louis Cleveland and Chicago Detroit tilts were delayed due to the wet grounds.
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Baseball season leaders and stats from major leagues
American and National League leaders listed by batting and pitching. Notables include Walker and Medwick leading in runs, Schultz with home runs, and Kramer with 5 0 on the mound. Etten tops batting in the American League with .476, while Spence drives Washington runs and Stirnweiss and Kuhel pace steals.
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Yesterday's Stars in Baseball's Opening Day Showdowns
Myatt drove in the winning run for Washington as the Senators beat Philadelphia 2-1 in the opener. Estalella of the Athletics delivered a single triple and homer to help win the second game 7-3. Dietrich and Cuccinello led the White Sox to a 4-1 opener win over Detroit and a 4-2 nightcap triumph with Cuccinello's two run single. Kramer of the Browns beat the Indians 4-1 in the opener, Reynolds matched with seven hits to split the pair, Cleveland winning 3-2. Rucker of the Giants provided a key hit in a close game against the Braves.
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Ninth won first game for Giants 5-4 in opener
Andrews blanked the Giants 2-0 in the figure cap to give Boston the second game. Bob Elliott and Al Rubeling led the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Cubs with Elliott homering twice in the opener. Rubeling’s 11th inning homer clinched a 3-2 victory in game two. Lanier Jurisich and Litwhiler linked Cardinals win streak in doubleheader 5-1 and 1-0 with Litwhiler homer the only score.
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New York Racing Moves to Belmont Park for 24 Day Meet
After a 25 day Jamaica meeting where $50,923,389 was wagered the New York racing circuit shifts to Belmont Park for a 24 day meet. This Jamaica total tops last year's corresponding spring meet by $17,429,308.
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Five Minute Relief For Itchy Skin Advertisement
An advertisement touts Tet terine as a quick remedy for eczema ringworm surface rash athlete's foot and insect bites. It claims free refund if itching not relieved in five minutes and offers 60 cent purchase from Shoptrie Co Savannah Ga or any druggist.
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