Derby headlines flash as rain delays track at Churchill Downs
In Louisville on May 6 insistant drizzle left a heavy Churchill Downs track for the Kentucky Derby. Scratches trimmed the field to 18 with Fingal and Boilermaker withdrawn, Warren Jr. scratched by Calmet Farm. Ladysman remains favorite amid mud fears, field reduces to eight if further scratches occur, while Read Play and other rivals loom in the Derby buildup.
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Missions Pull Nearer Loop For Pico Pinnacle Title
In Galveston on May 6 the San Antonio Missions defeated the Galveston Buccaneers 5 2 after a late surge sparked by Fabien Kowalik whose fifth win of the season aided by Crossley and Purdy. The win lifts San Antonio toward Houston and Galveston in the Texas League standings as both clubs chase the leaders.
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Readable portion lists several imperfect matchups including Houston at Bequmint Tilea and New York at Creveland but most lines are garbled with postponed or posipioned marks. Includes Seattle at Foran and Hollywood 15, San Francisco 6 Sacramento, Oakland remaining unclear.
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Edwards Wresting Night Ends With Nichols Victory
In a crowded expo arena main event, Hugh Nichols defeated Billy Edwards amid rule disputes and crowd tension. Al Karasick beat Dude Clack. Elmer Guthrie tied with Juan Humberto in a long preliminary. Bill Harrison defeated Frenchy Tradeaux. referee interference and rough play marked the chaotic card.
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Explanations of a brutal imperial punishment in history
A dubious tale recounts Ivan the Terrible nailing an envoy’s head after a diplomatic audience, sourced to a Trahan traveler Gagguing with dubious echoes of medieval rulers. It claims Poland’s Stephen Batory later avenged these acts, though the account blends myth and rumor.
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Derby Hopes Wy Veschuled Prves Thombnail sketches of nine nent convincers
Derby news sketches nine key juveniles in contention. W. R. Cor’s Ladysman-Oaned tops last year’s 2-year-old earnings at 111,485 with wins in Ar Nhglon park and Hopeful. Pompey, 1925 juvenile champ, failed Derby 826. Head Play sold for 20,000 Derby eve. Charley O owned by Mrs. Lastman. Khayyam, My Play progeny, set track records. Broker’s Tip favored in RoR Bradley lineup. Laure n Kerry Patel prize winner of 99,440. Joe Notter’s stable dominates.
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Texas Beats Baylor in Conference Ball Score
Texas defeats Baylor 10 to 4 as Rooney Metdowell and Retves hit three homers. Winston pitched for Texas, Parks started for Baylor. Baylor committed seven errors fueling Texas victory in a windy conference game.
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U S netters win handily in Davis Cup opener
In Mexico City on May 6 the U S men surged to a 12-0 lead after easy singles wins. Wilmer Allison and Gifford Sutter dominated, while Al Ligon fought but fell to Ricardo Tapia Mal 6-3 6-4 6-4. Este ban Reyes dropped 6-1 6-0 6-1 to Sutter, and the U S pairs were in line to clinch the series with doubles.
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Giants Cubs making deal for Sam Leslie
New York May 6 The Sun reports Giants manager Terry negotiating with the Cubs to trade first baseman Sam Leslie for Chicago infielders and an unnamed pitcher. If finalized, Leslie would be sent to Chicago as Terry recovers from a broken wrist and Travis Jackson rests his injured knee.
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Austin Girls Exibition With Joske Manequins in San Pedro Park
The Aust tny Playground champions the Joske Manequins from San Antonio play an exhibition game at San Pedro Park Saturday night starting at Bo'stock. The Rosner team from Austin will visit Sunday for an afternoon double header at San Pedro, starting at 1 oclock. In Chicago May 6 Barney Ross plans tune up bouts before facing Tay Canzoneri for the world lightweight title with stops in Terre Haute and Minneapolis on May 9 and May 26.
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Kentucky Derby Field Names and Positions
A garbled update lists Derby contenders with placeholder names and partial numbers. The readable fragments indicate expected runners include Kentucky entrants and others, though many details are unclear.
Lanier Climbs in Hawaii League Championship Chase
Lanier sensational fielding propels the Lanier team toward a surprise high school baseball league title as Lanier Veterans upset undefeated Thomas Jefferson 10 to 5 at Van Daele Stadium. Jefferson falls a game behind Tech and Brackenridge, with Lanier one game back, as Ozuna’s strong play at second and Villaneuva’s relief pitching pace the comeback.
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Squadron 45 Handy Victor Triumph In League Game
In a Randolph Field Hesball League Friday action, Squadron 465 built a large early lead and defeated Squadron 63. The game featured pitchers and fielding miscues, with Carruthers drawing attention for his control at the plate and in the box.
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National Open entries exceed nine hundred golfers
New York May 11. The United States Golf Association announced 912 entrants for the Open Championship to be held in June at Chicago. The finalists reportedly were only 100 under last year, with a late committee decision accepting many doubtful entries after a technical delay. Qualifying round in the district will be May 15 with a Los Angeles date moved up to May 11 due to scheduling conflicts.
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Monday Night Fight Program Complete Card
The event at the Agrec trenn on Gitinnron streed features Kid Harriila of Mottercy versus Chilo Laredo of El Paso in the 118 pound division over ten rounds. Ki Williams meets Itid Iaredé in the LL B pounds class for six rounds, winner take all. Chata Lopes faces Nko Machines in the 112 pound category, all fights scheduled at Adela's with Jimmy Alvarola in the 126 pound bout for three rounds.
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Jockey Harry Runot Seriously Hurt in Workout
Jockey Harry Runot of Twamillon Ontario was seriously injured when thrown from his horse during a workout at a Maryland track yesterday. He was taken to Wallinare General Hospital where doctors reported his condition as serious.
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Champ Gets Only $87 For Fight
Jeferrsonville May 1. Slupyle Maxie Rosenbloom the heavyweight champion drew only 87 for a Winnipeg bout with Charley Melanger that lasted ten rounds and ended without a gate. The purse was paid from receipts and Rosenbloom took 34 percent. Delinger reportedly earned 900 for a fall bout in the circuit.
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