Beckley Miners Edge Dayton in Tight Baseball Showdown
Beckley wins 5 to 4 over Dayton Ducks in a late thriller at AMI Park as Jim Asbell and Joe Kohlman star. Kohlman held Dayton scoreless until the eighth, while Asbell opened with a double and a homer, helping Beckley pull off the comeback in the abbreviated series opener.
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A. M. I. Park
Beckley
Jim Asbell
Joe Kohlman
Ducky Holmes
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Asbell
Merriwell
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Rolla
Keaton Wia
Rawlins
Hickey
Patterson
Parker
Hilcher
Mace
Diffley
Miners
Sprague Marble Champion Named Without Shoot
Russell Withrow of Sprague was named Sprague school champion without shooting a marble, edging closer to Ocean City finals in June. Sixteen schools reported champions to the Marbles Editor, with four added since Sunday: Sprague Russell Withrow Mabscott Oth al Cole Raleigh Victor Peelish Fairview at Bolt Eugene Coz art. Lincoln's champion to be announced today.
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Sprague
Raleigh Register
Clayton Wallace
Odd
Ocean City
Marbles
Mabscott
National League Yesterday's Results
New York defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 4 while Boston beat Chicago 4 to 1. Brooklyn routed Cincinnati 9 to 1 and Philadelphia edged St Louis 7 to 6 in latest NL results.
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Pittsburgh
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Chicago
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York at Pittsburgh and other NBA matchups
The schedule lists New York visiting Pittsburgh Philadelphia traveling to St Louis Brooklyn facing Cincinnati and Boston playing Chicago in a set of marquee games with teams from major markets competing across the league.
Baseball scores from American League games
Chicago defeats New York 3 to 2 while Boston wins 7 to 2 against Cleveland. Detroit and Philadelphia play with wet grounds and St Louis against Washington also affected by wet field conditions.
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New York
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
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Washington
Sports Matchups Across Major Leagues
St Louis faces Washington, Detroit challenged by Philadelphia, Cleveland meets Boston, and Chicago plays New York in a set of notable matchups across the circuit.
Middle Atlantic baseball results and schedule highlights
Beckley defeated Dayton 5 to 4 and Charleston beat Zanesville 4 to 3 in seven innings. Charleston won 2 to 1 against Zanesville in the second game. Portsmouth edged Akron 7 to 6 while Johnstown topped Huntington 10 to 8. Remaining games: Dayton at Beckley, Zanesville at Charleston, Johnstown at Huntington, Akron at Portsmouth.
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Dayton
Charleston
Zanesville
Portsmouth
Akron
Johnstown
Huntington
PTC
Senior golf tourney set for August in West Virginia
The Associated Press reports the Virginia West Virginia senior golf tournament will be held August 5 to 7 at White Sulphur Springs W V. The sponsors also announced the state open tennis tournament will be moved from July 22 to July 15.
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Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Young and Charleston Split Regional Baseball Tilt
In a tight regional contest, Young beats Charleston 2 to 1 in nine innings as Minogue and Hahn lead Zanesville with strong pitching while Kubela, Betlen, Ransdell and Tuckey anchor Portsmouth in a 7 to 3 win. Johnston adds a late push for Huntingdon as Atwood and Farmer pace the offense.
Little Better On Second Day Of Tournament
William Lawson Little Jr. rebounded in the British amateur golf championship second round to defeat former champion Eric Martin Smith 4 and 3 at St Annes on the Sea. Little, the favorite to win, displayed a dazzling putting game despite a few errors, outdriving Smith by about 20 yards and leaving several holes on the table with long birdie chances.
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Associated Press
St. Annes-On-The-Sea
Eng
William Lawson Little, Jr
Eric Martin Smith
Smith
Jock McLean
Henry Cotton
Jim Wallace
Prestwick
San Francisco
Little
McLean
Hector Thomson
C. Ross Somerville
Terry Increases His Big Six Percentages
Terry posts the only sizeable gain in baseballs big six as rain outs pause AL games. Giants manager pounds three hits in five trips for 11 points and a .347 average. Vaughan loses five points yet leads the sextet with a .407 mark.
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New York Giants
Arky Vaughan
Vaughan
Pirates
Johnson
Athletics
Foxx
Walker
Tigers
Martin
Cardinals
Sere Tans Sawcdies
Home Run Standings Across Teams
Associated Press roundup lists players hitting home runs yesterday including Ruth and R Moore of the Braves, Leiber of the Giants, Simmons of the White Sox, Radcliffe and Selkirk with minor noted stats. sparse details on positions and team assignments.
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Braves
R. Moore
Leiber
Giants
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White Sox
Radcliffe
Selkirk
Yankees
Cente
Blackwell Seeks Fresh Start With Dayton Ducks
Joe Blackwell from Pierce City Missouri, a 6'3 lefty, battles a career of setbacks since 1929. After stints with San Angelo Joplin and Kan sas City scouts, he impressed in 1932, endured tough seasons, and found new purpose with Ducky Holmes in Dayton. He vows to prove his pitching talent and persist in baseball despite past disappointments.
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Dayton Ducks
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San Angelo
Joplin
Western Association
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Hutchinson
Johnny Vann
Kansas City
Toledo
Des Moines
Bentonville
Holmes
Big Joe
Richmond Cleaners Defeat Glen White 15 to 10 in Beckley Softball
Richmond Cleaners routed Glen White 15 to 10 in Beckley league play. Stover delivered four of Richmonds 17 hits while Harless and J Thomas McVey shared pitching duties. Line score shows Richmond 025 602 0 and Glen White 201 500 2.
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Richmond Cleaners
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Beckley
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Richmond
Harless
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Federal agents photograph illicit whiskey plant during destruction
During routine destruction of illegal distilleries, officers from the federal Alcohol Tax Unit photograph the premises to document evidence and support legal action.
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Odd win streaks tied to early baseball legends
Burleigh Grimes, noted for 13 straight wins for the New York Giants in 1927, later endured a 13-game losing streak while with the Pittsburgh Pirates a decade later. Other pitchers holding 13-game win streaks include Wes Ferrell, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, and Stan Coveleskie.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Stan Coveleskie
Omaha Dominates Preakness as Three-Year-Old Crown Looms
Sport column notes Omaha’s powerful run in the Preakness strengthens the case for him to win Belmont and Arlington. It compares him to Gallant Fox, recalls Ruddy's water polo heroics with New York Athletic Club, and highlights Gar Wood’s son Gar Jr. racing ambitions as well as Jack Gibbons following Phantom Mike’s legacy in midwest boxing.
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Moody plans comeback as tennis star at Wimbledon
Helen Wills Moody, 29, sails from New York to Britain for a five week practice and minor tournaments before a likely Wimbledon comeback. She aims to reclaim the unofficial world title and possibly the American championship at Forest Hills after a two year layoff due to a back injury.
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Spring Racing Season Opens in Maryland at Hagerstown
May 22 Hagerstown Maryland crowds filled the grandstand as Clear Knight with Charley Jackson rider won the Harry E. Bester memorial feature. Amasin ridden by R Booker took a major payout while Small Change with W Wisner and Amasin also earned a daily double. Mutuel handle neared $40 000 as George R Norris of Dundalk observed the event after recent appointment as racing commissioner.
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Washington And Lee Awards 36 Monograms
Washington and Lee Athletic council awarded 36 monograms and named managers and junior assistants for two sports in Lexington. Eddie Hiserman of Charlestown WV received a track letter among the honorees in a ceremony held May 22.
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Washington and Lee Athletic Council
Eddie Hiserman
Charlestown
W. Va
High Water Blocks Two State Roads in WV
Heavy rain in Southern West Virginia closed two state highways today. The Williamson-Huntington route was briefly blocked by high water, and another stretch between Ivydale and Arnoldsburg was shut by a landslide.
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West Virginia
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Ivydale
Arnoldsburg
Confidence and skill in marble shooting guidance
The article advises beginners to trust real skill over superstition, stressing practice and consistency over lucky charms. It highlights staying focused on the marbles, balancing confidence with preparation, and learning through repetition. Clifton H. Seaver invites questions and predicts attending Ocean City next June for the championship.
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Seaver
Ocean City
Gene Tunney Turns Oil Prospector in Wyoming Venture
Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney declares a shift from globe trotting to oil prospecting in Wyoming. He filed for a permit near Shirley, 30 miles north of Medicine Bow, pursuing an investment venture. Tunney hinted he may visit if oil shows promise, and reflected on youth work and nationalism after a world tour.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Globe Trotter
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Shirley
Wyo
Medicine Bow
Tunney
Polly Lauder
West Side
America
Morning market gains as traders await veto message
Traders bought stocks in early trading as President Roosevelt prepares to veto the bonus bill. Chrysler General Motors and American Telephone led gains, with power and light stocks flat and steel issues cautious.
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