Foxx and Hafey Lead Early Major League Batting Averages
May 4 report from New York shows Jimmis Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics and Chick Hafey of the Cincinnati Reds atop batting lists after five weeks. Foxx lifts his average to .453 to lead both leagues, while Hafey tops the National League with a .418 mark after six games this week. The item lists early leaders in hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and runs batted in, noting league slugging trends and pitchers with standout records to date.
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Kew York
Uittie
Jimmis Foxx
Philadelphia Athletics
Chick Hefey
Cincinnati Reds
Fox
Heigit
Hafey
Bill Dickey
New York Yankees
Carl Reynolds
Washington
Wwth
Armerican League
Poxr
Dickey
Hernolds
Crouin
Porter
Cleveland
Walker
Detroit
Carhuane
Philadelphia
Gehug
New York
Oliver
Boston
Belph
Chicago
Natural League
Crut
Terry
P. Waner
Pirates
Whitney
Collins
St Louis
Klein
Worthington
Stephenson
Herman
Cincinnati
Watkins
St. Louis
Vunis
Mae Iy Foxs
Athletics
Foxx
Indians
Cardinals
Paul Wever
Johnson
Tigers
Campbell
Browns
Red Sox
Myer
Sengtore
Phillies
Reda
Suler
Vaughn
Colins
Averill
Frisch
Chapman
Yankees
White Box
Burns
Brown
Loubie Warneke
Cubs
Brown and Fischer
Walter
Huck") Betts
Boston Braves
Alamos Utilities Meet for Charity at Teague Park
Alamos Utilities and the Alamo Malograph Lettermen, two strong independent bar clubs, are set to face off under lights at Teague Park on June 16. Proceeds from the gate will benefit the Salvation Army.
Unclear boxing match results with scattered names and places
Fragmented report lists numerous fighters and locations with mixed punctuation and garbled OCR text. It mentions multiple bouts and participants such as York, Kirnly Selif, Jack Grace, Tel Baywell, Joss Jrehanie, Charley Retrial, Jimi Braddock, Wesl ey, and others across various cities including New Jersey and California, but lacks coherent results or structure.
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Kirnly Selif
Us Ton
Nile
Jack Grace
Iy Tel
Baywell
Gutlyinzs
Mets
VRMI_ Minor
Jywnton
Joss Jrehanie
Abutahole
Mojam
Charley Retrial
Tybunk Mit
Wesley Diner
Bae ‘Miller
Claire
Prince Bivins Hamar
Angelon Ui
Pavia
Reven
Reven, Mwgmike
Donane Menett Marer
Westend
Calif
eToys
San Eparant
Andy Alvonl
New York
Wataru
Mente Beal
Myon Yin
Ban
Unclear OCR Mat Results and Names From Philadelphia Event
Fragmented text shows disordered names and phrases about a mat results event in Philadelphia. Many garbled terms list people such as Anthony, Vita, and others with scattered references to venues, times, and outcomes. The piece lacks coherent structure and readable facts beyond scattered identifiers.
Odd Tales From Ha venna to Dunlap Fish Catch
The article recalls Jonah W Black of Ha venna Neb who dropped his key ring in 1922 and later a catfish in Dunlap Kansas reportedly contained the ring. Clyde Critchfield of Woodward Okla supposedly found the tag in the fish’s stomach on November 10 1930, with an implausible travel route for the key. Also notes ex champ Jen Willard’s lawsuits and a light feature about Believe It or Not cartoons.
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Black
Havenna
Neb
Lincoln
Keb
Clyde Critchfield
Woodward
Okla
Dunlap
Kansas
Classical Plane Contest Prize Announcement
Announcement that a Curiles Wright airplane would be one of the prizes in the Nation Believe It or Not Contest has generated many inquiries for details The plane is a two passenger high wing monoplane with over stadi motor and pusher type propeller providing wide vision The company says it is the realest type plane yet suitable for amateur use The pusher design eliminates propeller vibration while on the ground The prize includes a full flying course of lossy at the WW Living cow guided by the Cus Wiehe Dying service The qualification passes the department of commerce requirement for a private will The plane is advertised as economical to operate with small cost The prize is powered by a Bele Tey wired Gvilndey engine all roiled 62.5 TLP
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Cus
India
Sutter Brothers Tennis Champions in New Orleans
In New Orleans a tennis tournament saw the Sutter brothers win titles. The event featured doubles victories by the team of GI Butler and Ed Butcher against rivals Bastin and Dannant. Winners dominated the aisle with strong returns and steady play across the championship rounds.
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Sutter Brothers
New Orleans
eAy Porkert Orngd
Minis
GI Bulter
Ed Butcher
Featherweight Title Bout Set for May 26 in Detroit
In Detroit on May 26, Danny Pena of New York will face Tommy Paw of Buffalo in a 15 round featherweight title bout to claim the division title. The winner will defend against Fidel La Barba after a disputed Pena La Barba decision. Scotty Monteith announced the match and noted a pending title handover after the bout.
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Detroit
Danny Pena
Fidel la Barba
California
Tommy Paw
Buffalo
Ttle
Scotty Monteith
Paul
Actor Neil Hamilton Starts West Coast Bicycle Trek
Hollywood actor Neil Hamilton began a long bicycle journey from Los Angeles to Sacramento. He said he would reach the state capital by next Wednesday and carried an invitation to Governor James Rolph Jr to attend the Olympic games in Southern California.
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Hollywood
Lod Ane Weley
Sacramento
Neil Hamton
Quartermaster Nine Defeats Company D in Camp Normayle clash
Quartermaster Detachment defeated Company D 6 to 8 in a chaotic camp Normayle Irague game Friday afternoon. Behemick pitched for the winners and kept the foe at bay, while Company B struggled to mount a comeback.
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Company Bo
Behmick
Close Track Meet Predicted as Teams Vie for Conference Crown
Houston May 14 The Southwest conference track meet looms as Texas and Rice fight for the title. Rice’s hopes hinge on sprint showings despite misses by Jamerson and Ley. Texas benefits from A U s failure in dashes while Frog sprinters contend with injuries. Conference marks hover as Harrison Stafford nears the 220 yard low hurdles record pace.
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University of Texas
Rice Owls
Owls
Wendel Ley
Dick Jamerson
Dick Hauser
Texas Christan
Texas A. & M
Rice
M. UD
Rice Owls Run Streak Against SMU in Two-Hit Wins
Houston May 4 The Rice Owls shaded conference foe Southern Methodist 4 to 0 in a double defeat of SMU as pitcher Kuerner of Fredericksburg hurled a pair of two hit games this season. The success helped Rice climb toward a Southeast Conference finish with a strong late run. The Owls ended the season second in the standings while Texas Longhorns and Texas Christian University figure prominently in the last weeks of the race. Role and Horned Frogs tied the title chase as the season concluded in Austin.
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Kuerner
Fredericksburg
Rice Owls
Liselr
Qwla
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Ryler
Ansun
Ne Werk
Phi Giakave
Mike
Marcel Victor in rassling main bout at Ralph Hammonds venue
About 800 fans witnessed a wrestling card at Ralph Hammonds Exposition Grounds arena. Marcel Victor, 176 pounds, defeated Les Grimes, 18 pounds, in the final fall after Grimes botched a flying tackle. Grimes earlier won the second fall with head locks and flying tackles. The card featured Mobley defeating Blacher in the semi, Hammonds losing to Frank Murdock, and intermissions by The Pastime Trio.
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Jack Gameron
Ralph Hammonds
Exposition Grounds Wrestling Arena
Dhemo
Alire
Les Grimes
Nebraska Fornhusker
Doug Marcel
Hamilton
Ont
Marcel
Grimes
Doug
Ase
Les
Wil
Hal Scott
Joe Blacher
Omaha
Erin Mobley
Salt Lake City
Mobley
San Francisco
Londos
Hammonds
Scott
Befly Craig
Eddie Sperring
Schaaf Wins Slow Affair From Groos
New York May 14 Ernie Schaaf outpointed Jack Groos of Philadelphia over ten rounds at Madison Square Garden in a slow dull bout. A crowd of about 5000 watched as Groos was penalized for holding, Schaaf weighing 210 1/2 and Groos 211 1/2 pounds in a bout described as close still controlled by Schaaf.
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Schaaf
Greas
Dean Heads for Houston Again as Pitching Wins Out
Dizzy Dean, star pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals, urges a trade or sale to a club outside the Cardinals. He complains of being used only on Sundays while teammates work in regular turns. In his last two starts he defeated Cincinnati 8 to 0 and beat New York 6 to 5.
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St Louis Cardinals
Houston
Bob Parham
Hack Wilson
Diery" Dean
Judge Landis
Sh Tnuis
Witners
Associated Preas
Dean
Cardinals
Cardinal
Qll
Cincinnati
New York
High School Golf Tourney Opens At Willow Springs
The first annual high school golf tourney drew players from Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge Sidney Lanier Thomas Edison Harlandale San Antonio Tech and Alamo Heights. Qualifying began at 8 am with teams of four advancing to match play next Saturday for the Don Dunham trophy. Local owner Thomas J. Dixon offered a silver medal to the runner up and a word of honor to the low qualifier.
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Willow Springs
Thomas Jefferson
Brackenridge
Sidney Lawier
Thomas Edison
Harlandale
San Antonio Tech
Alamo Heights
Don Dunham
Thomas J. Dixon
Springs Course
Mordal
Mastenbreigh
Minor Bevel
Walton Blanior
Shaney Twaler
Frank Doiterree
Toane Gonpaies
Jon Delgady
Wank Baylor
Auwetl Jhon Mero
Mickey Mornzades
Falnon Wikb
Cov Jaalle Cus
Gustar Peter Dayle
Hicker
Jack Melati
Jotnrray
Ginie Nelwan
Gelin Vedi Noh Saunders
Wracknurhden
Wink
Arthur Pokey
Albert Mantne
Forrest Morton
Deux Weazeil Rynent
Joateld
den Vretilt
Robert Annet
Javwarg Schulze
Tardy Howard
Gorge Rel
Bun
Dark ‘Rhurmand
Derrned Roneiwn
Moun Fey McCurry
Marean Not
Aliand Wolfe
Maurice Minott
Cuccinella and Stripp Make Reds Regret Deal
Dodgers infielder duo Infelders Cuccinella and Stripp shine as they frustrate the Cincinnati Reds, boosting Brooklyn to a two game edge. Highlights include a triple play starter, Herman’s homer off Brooklyn pitching, and West’s strong bat and glove work. Also notes Chicago Cubs rally to beat Boston, Cardinals beat Phillies in extras, and Giants rainout at Pittsburgh as AL results show Foxx’s four singles for the Athletics.
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Gayle Talbot
A. J
Kntel Welter
Jor Birlop
Tony Cuccinella
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Etripp
Cnnetinello
Tony
Himacle
Ncting
Roiddlem
Glenn Wright
Cucernelln
Jong George Kelly
Reds
Danny Vance
Hia Maten
Larry Renton
Daovler Allownd
Bab Herman
One Run Jinx Hangs Close To Tribe
The Indians fall 2-1 to Wichita Falls in the series opener as a one run loss keeps them under .500. Spudder ace Les White hit three and delivered the key double near right center scoring Garns, while Creesley, subbing for Nalo, made a highlight catch. The crowd saw a tight game with injuries and near-misses throughout.
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Indians
Wichita Falls
Tribe
Tallinn
Les White
Spudders
White
Alngie
Garms
Righke
Nero
Schofield
Op Berme
Najo
Eller
Crossley
Bum
Hope Lye
Winsh
Fitzgerald
Flash
Zaepiel
Peach
Buller
Green
Creesley
Nalo
Scharein
Gooch
Euler
Fe Behofield
Flinn
Kansas Wins Big Six Title. Jayhawks Claim 60th Straight
The University of Kansas team clinched the Big Six conference crown with a 6 to 0 victory over Town State, achieving a second straight championship and extending their remarkable 60 game winning streak. The win solidifies Kansas as the dominant force in collegiate basketball this season.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kany
University of Kanens Laniia Taam
Town State
Une Jayhawks
Texas League Friday Scores and Schedule Notes
Friday action shows Mentle and Vienita Falls plus multiple matchups across the Texas League. Galveston Brautiant and Dollas lead visible scores, with Fort Worth and May BobMay Dalian also noted.
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Mentle
Vienita Falls
San Amvanlaya
Sheayuport
Galveston
Brautiant
Dollas
Ionings
Fort Worth
Taman
BobMay Dalian
Bennsant
Inez Worth
el Ifeudlon
Alla Qe
Antonie
California Track Stars in Big Meet at Fresno
California's top track and field athletes, about 600 strong, gathered for the sixth West Coast Relays, a pre Olympic general competition in Fresno. Star runner Ben Fastman of Stanford set world record pace talk, while Frank Wykolf of Southern California was listed with doubt. Harboring favorites included Southern California defending champions and Los Angeles Athletic Club contenders.
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California
Fresno
Call
Frank Wykolf
Tean Cromwell
Southern California
Wykolf
Ben Fastman
Stanford
Soulhern California
Vampley
Los Angeles
Auto Races Postponed To Sunday June 5
Rains made track endlining impossible forcing a postponement of Bunny auto races. Expoasiteh track manager HA Tice and A L Hoeria announced the next event will be held on Sunday June 5 at the same venue.
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Bunny
HA Tice
A. L. Hoeria
Jweld Biday
Tno
Wag
Solo-Serve Players 1 Go to Leon Valley
Eddie Pollack will take his Ala Serve baseball club to Leon Valley to play the Jadlana at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon. Pollack can be reached by showing Crockntt 1921. A ten dollars or thousands, it matters not.
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Eddie Pollack
Gamon
Pollack
Crockntt
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