Leiber Drives Cubs In 11th Win Highlighting Batting Duel
Hank Leiber of the Chicago Cubs sits atop NL batting with .418 and leads in runs, RBIs, hits, and doubles as he fuels a 5-4 11-inning victory over Philadelphia. Billy Herman's 11th-inning homer provides the decisive run amid a slate of record-breaking player usage across eight majors.
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Yesterday's Results From The Associated Press
Baseball scores reported by the Associated Press show Boston 10 over Pittsburgh 7 New York 1 over Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 5 Brooklyn 6 over St Louis 2.
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Baseball Scores From The American League Action
In a day of varied results the Chicago Chicago White Sox were edged by Philadelphia 3 to 2. Cleveland and Boston combined for eight runs as Detroit fell 6 to 8. New York posted a 4 run output. St Louis topped Washington 11 to 9 in a high scoring contest.
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St. Paul Beats Indianapolis 16 to 4 in 12 Innings
In a doubleheader update from the American Association, St. Paul defeated Indianapolis 16 to 4 after a 12 inning affair. Louisville edged Minneapolis 4 to 3 in another closely played game.
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Texas League Scores Roll In For Oklahoma City Fort Worth
Oklahoma City defeated Fort Worth 8 to 3 while Tulsa topped Dallas 6 to 4 and Houston beat Shreveport 9 to 4 in the Texas League standings roundup.
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Vanderbilt backs Bimelech in Preakness set
New York May 7 14 reports Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt expects Bimelech to beat Gallahadian in the Preakness Saturday. Iowa officials have not updated the scoreboard since a November game with Minnesota. Pat O Brien will enroll his son at Notre Dame when the location crew films two weeks at South Bend.
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Wild Bill Melhorn Mentors Japan’s Harada to National Title
Ten years after giving tips to Moriharu Harada from Tokio, veteran Chicago golf pro Wild Bill Melhorn receives a note of thanks as Harada becomes Japan’s champion. Jamaica press box thinned by cold, eleven critics absent. Billy Conn weighs 180 in clothes and hopes to grow into a heavyweight. Bobby Jones and Patty Berg to team for an exhibition on May 18 at Ohio State.
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Yankees Deal Jeff Daniels? Farley Eyes 2.5 Million Down
Jim Farley has three weeks to close the Yankees deal with a down payment of 2,500,000. The remaining 1,500,000 would be due within six months. Inheritance taxes and other obligations loom as negotiations continue.
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Iowa Hawkeyes seek backfield options and Boston showdown
The Ruppert estate requires a large cash payment. Sophomores Bob Bender Jim Yeuel Tom Farmer or Bill Stauss compete for Kinnick’s successor at back. Melic Bettina targets heavy voters and may face Al McCoy of Boston. Henry Armstrong and Paul Junior earned $32,099 net in Boston, possible Portland bid.
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al McCoy
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Portland
Dodgers Star Babe Phelps Balks at Travel
Brooklyn catcher Babe Phelps known as Blimp has refused to fly around the country with the Dodgers. Manager Leo Durocher and team officials discuss his reluctance and possible ways to cope with the unusual stance.
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Taxe Off for Chicago From St Louis Tonight
Chicago travel plan mentions tax measures and a party leaving St Louis tonight by train. Phelps will follow at a slower pace by rail, indicating a staged departure and travel schedule between cities.
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Colorado U Fakes Clean Sweep of Lobos
Colorado University track team dominated a dual meet against the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque winning 11 to 19. The Buffaloes swept every place in seven events and set field records in the high jump, discus, and shot put while Bill Puett led with 14 points winning the 220 yard dash and placing in other events. Chuck Tannehill scored one third in the broad jump for New Mexico.
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Roosevelt backs Hatch bill at press conference
President Roosevelt en route to Washington endorsed the Hatch "clean politics" bill and urged the House to pass it. The remarks came during a May 6 press conference aboard the Roosevelt train.
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Missing Blair Bond Issue Recovered in Rail Yard
Negotiable paying bonds totaling $11 000 vanished between the Nebraska state auditor and Blair three months ago. Express company officials located the unhurt bonds in the Sioux City Iowa railroad yards, found lying there.
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