Derby Favorites Face Muddy Churchill Downs Preview
Heavy rain flooded Churchill Downs turning the track to mud as Derby week began. Reigh Count stands as a potential winner amid doubts about wet-track performance and shifting trainership plans. Owners and handlers arrived, including McClean and Hertz, while bettors weighed on a muddy track and luck factors.
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HENNESSEY AND JONES BATTLE IN ST LOUIS DAVIS CUP
May 17 report from St Louis details Davis Cup finals day two with Arnold Tower and John Fiennesses scheduled, Wilmer Allison defeated by Wilbur Coen, George Lott facing Tilden, and committee heads Wear and Garland arriving as Memphis and Southern refinements list score updates.
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Mrs Hurd Exits British Women's Golf Championship
In Hunstanton, May 17, Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia was eliminated by Judith Fowler of Hageland 3 and 2 in the sixth round, ending the United States bid in the British title. Mile Le Blan defeated Joy Winn 5 and 4. Enid Wilson fell to Corbett 3 and 2. Mabel Marshall beat Mabel Wrage 5 and 3 as other results followed.
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Davis Beats Arkansas Slim In Open Air Card Main Event
Davis, a Chicago light-heavyweight, won a clear decision over Arkansas Slim in a ten round main event promoted by Bum Spears. Slim started fast but was tamed by Davis hard rights. The evening featured Leatherhead over Bull Odom in three.
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Buffs Rally Halted and Cats Win by One Run
Buffs rally falls short as Cats edge Buffs by a single run in a tense contest at HVE LRAGTE Evansville Quincy. Players from both teams contributed key hits and defensive plays in a closely fought game.
Braves worry Cubs as streak stands at ten wins
Chicago anxiously regards Boston's next foe, the Braves, after extending their ten game win streak. Cubs manager Joe McCarthy cautions that the Braves can spark unpredictable pressure and alter momentum in upcoming games.
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Ables Guides Players on Sight Seeing Tours
Harry Ables believes in showing guests a good time as visiting ball players of the Terue league are treated to sight seeing tours. The report notes performances in various International League games including Reading 4 2 Toronto 1 3 and Baltimore by Rochester 3 Newark 3 with several listed scores and teams.
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Mackmen Tuned Up For Big Yankee Chase
With three Indian scalps in their locker the Athletics chase after the Yankees in the American League race. Connie Mack aims to keep within striking distance until next Thursday as New York pursues a sweep of the Yankees with doubleheaders and a single game. The A’s pounded Cleveland as Cobb and Men hit homers and Foxx added two triples and a double in a 15 to 2 rout. The National league front was quiet due to rain with no games in Pittsburgh or St Louis.
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Baylor's Win Puts Texas In Hole In Series Finale
Waco May 17 Texas University, longtime champion of the Southwest conference, faces Baylor in the second and final game of the series to close Baylor's conference season. Baylor won 5 to 2 on Wednesday, forcing Texas to win Thursday and the remaining two to claim the crown. Railton pitched strongly for Texas with 14 hits allowed. Baylor ace Wusry Douglas scattered eight Texas safeties as Baylor won 4 9-2 accounting. Batteries Railton and Allen. Douglas and Griffin.
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