Rookies lose as Whitehead held to two runs defeat
The rookie brigade suffered a setback as Silent John Whitehead of the White Sox pitched seven hits with two walks, yet took a 2-0 loss to the Browns despite eight wins in his first eight starts. Jack Knott delivered a two-hit victory and Ed Coleman drove in two runs.
Cleveland on top in opening AL game with hits and key plays
Detroit failures and Cleveland offense highlighted by a base hit from Averill and a Cochran home run. Double plays featured Brown to Knickerbocker to Trosky and Berger to Knickerbocker to Trosky. Detroit left on base six times, Cleveland six as well.
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Derby Bets Trigger Veteran Commissioner's Last Stand
St Louis veteran betting commissioner Tom Kearney declares no more future books on the Kentucky Derby. He notes he spent about 5000 dollars on bets accepted during the winter after the derby entrants were posted.
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Sez You Nuclein in Cells and Mutation Fact Record
Nuclein is the complex chemical substance in the nucleus enabling cell growth development and reproduction. Additional box scores appear on page 16.
Dizzy Dean On The Spot As Cardinals React To Spring Trouble
Dizzy Dean faces scrutiny over a poor spring start and on field actions with manager Frankie Frisch and teammates. Frisch holds no disciplinary action yet while awaiting developments from the bench incident with Joe Medwick and Dean.
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Open starts as 162 teed off for U S Open clash
Henry McLemore reports from Oakmont as 162 players begin the United States Open, led by Olin Dutra. The field includes 50 potential champions, with betting odds showing Dutra favored in a fiercely contested round on a tough course.
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Yesterday's Stars in Brief Baseball Highlights
Bob Johnson homered with the bases loaded and a double driving in six as Athletics beat the Yankees. Larry French struck out seven in a Cubs win over the Reds. Jacks Knott shut out the White Sox with two hits for the Browns. Mickey Cochrane’s outburst and acid remarks target teammates and predict the New York Giants win the NL. Dean hints at wanting a sale, repeated over the last year and a half.
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Homers Spark Doubleheader Between Dodgers Giants Braves
Dolph Camilli of the Phillies hit a homer with two on to win the first game against the Giants as Joe Moore collected six hits across both games. Van Mungo of the Dodgers and Wally Berger starred for the Braves with Mungo pitching five outs for a shutout in the opener and Berger adding three hits including a homer with three RBIs in the nightcap. Roy Johnson of the Red Sox had four singles and a steal in a loss to the Senators.
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Leaves Sing Sing to Join Albany Senators Explains Appeal
Edwin C. Pitts a 24 year old Sing Sing inmate and former inmate athlete leaves to join the Albany Senators of the International League despite a court ruling barring professional baseball. Johnny Evers Albany GM expects Pitts to join today or tomorrow while an appeal on the ruling continues before Judge Bramham.
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Oshkosh Country Club ladies crown and twilight tee clash
Mrs Stratton won blind bogey 62 gross 48 net at Oshkosh with Mrs Hull tied on 48 but ineligible after winning low putting. The club opens a twilight team series with ten teams at 4:30 and lists team rosters and captains for Yanks Cubs Senators Giants Tigers Cards Indians Braves White Sox Pirates. No. 1 players matched against each other.
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Pitts Sparks Eligibility Battle Over Albany Club Selections
The National Association of Minor Professional Baseball Leagues president warned that Pitts in Albany’s outfield would harm the game. Albany officials faced a judge's ruling as Pitts moved toward joining the Senators amid appeals. Warden Lawes of Sing Sing criticized Bramham's decision as narrow and reactionary, arguing a capable player should pursue his abilities.
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