Reigh Count Favored Derby as Weather Varies in Outlook
Derby entries total twenty six with Reigh Count as the likely favorite. Key contenders include Rompelstiltskin Misstep Dou, Avila Peabody remains unentered with Mrs. John D. Mertz backing Reigh Count. Inspector notes say track conditions may not deter Reich Count with Winn predicting a record Churchill Downs crowd above 100000.
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Louisville
Rompelstiltskin
McFarland & McCarty
Avila Peabody
Reidh
Homer Race in the American League Notice
A garbled sports item notes players including Gehrig Williams and Brannon from New York and St Louis with references to Cleveland and Washington. The fragment implies a line score or lineup for an American League game tagged with National League context and stray names.
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Clube Total Halk
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Hanser
Philadelphia
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St. Lowe
Fonseca
Cleveland
Ohio
Brannon
St. Louia
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Washington
L_Whison
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Lo Wien
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Louisville Jammed on Derby Eve
Louisville crowds packed the city as preparations for the fifty fourth Kentucky Derby intensified on May 18. Thousands of visitors sought rooms in hotels and private homes, with over 70 000 expected for the Derby. Railroads cleared yards to accommodate arriving guests and river packets moored at the levee to house overflow visitors.
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Louisville
Laredo Fight Ends In Contested Draw
Reporters and spectators dispute the result of a Thursday night bout in Laredo. Referee ruled a one round draw between Ligulweig n r ehamming of Mexico and Willie Pedraza of Houston, while a local fan John J. McDaniel argues Bobby Fernandez of Mexico decisively beat Pedraza and calls the draw verdict unjust.
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Vermenaez
Ligulweignrehamming
Mexico
Willie Pedraza
Houston
Laredo
John J. McDaniel
Fane
Bobby Fernandez
Rojal Knockout Too Quick Probe Opens in Charlotte
Charlotte boxing commission withholds purse after one round knockout of Quintin Romero Roje by Addison Warren in North Carolina. Officials will investigate circumstances surrounding the bout at the venue in Charlotte.
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Rojal
Charlotte
N.C
Charlotte Boxing Commission
Quintin Romero Roje
Addison Warren
Tersity
North Carolina
Whiskbroom I, Famous Derby Winner, Dies at Farm
The famous race horse Whiskbroom I, winner of the 1927 Kentucky Derby and other races, died suddenly at the farm of his owner H. P. Whisper near there today. Death attributed to heart failure.
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Etre Ietorian
H. P. Whisper
Missouri Valley Meet Qualifying Events In Lisuuln Nebraska
Athletes from ten universities gathered today in Lisuuln Nebraska for the qualifying events of the 21st annual Missouri Valley track and field meet. The championship rounds are set for tomorrow.
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Missouri Valley
Lisuuln
Neb
Smart Horse Crying Need Says Walsh
Davis J. Walsi Lowisvige notes a chaotic field as Reigh Count dominates Derby chatter. He cites Toro as a notable exception, nearly matching Victorian in the Preakness and contends the racing world seeks a horse that racing honors John Donnas and his two-dollar tie.
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Davis J. Walsi Lowisvigge
Kentucky
Thay
John Uonanas
Lo Good
Reigh
Information Bureau
Mammoth Cave
Edward B. SicLean
Toro
Freeman team notes list of starters in muddy conditions
An unsigned field report lists players for a game, mentioning starters amid unclear text. The fragment references Everetd, Kaiser, Landolt, Bloomfield and others while noting muddy field conditions and a cautious lineup.
Harivière Rivalry Surfaces in Southern Association Games
Atlanta May 18 71 Lather Roy Birmingham hurler remains undefeated in the Southern association as Nashville and New Orleans push across runs. Memphis and Mobile exchange scores while Danny Taylor hits his eighth homer. Chattanooga and Atlanta clash, with Weirman quieting the Crackers.
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Lather Roy
Birmingham
Southern Association
Garon
Creme
Vicam
Nashville
Roy
Vols
Memphis
Telicans
Davis
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Atlanta Deener
Rand
Haran
Olsen
Clarker
Weirman
Atlenans
Gilbert
Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Recap
National and American League results and leaders across teams and players. Pirates, Cards, and Mets feature prominently with key performances by Waner, Prager, and others. American League highlights include top runners and hitters from New York and Philadelphia with notable game outcomes and standings.
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Max Thy
Associated Press
National League Rartine
Geacam Prater
Tune
Toyrhir
Garda
Eetsch
Mitr Deurhit
Sarde
Eianings
Wahine
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Vwater
Toth
Vankr
Tre
Phoera Druken
Uritlea
Tire
Renatora
Regan
Hed
Howmann
Fralen Kanay
Neely
Benwiia & Dutthinst Wheras
Tanke
Eon & Fort 0
Chive Bax
Mee
Treuter Triumph Holds Off Temple In Tight Bowling Match
Pat Thomas and his Snyder Raiders teammates led Treuter to a decisive win as they surpassed 800 in team totals. Temple squad featured high scorers but could not overcome Treuter’s balanced attack with three players over 500 and Dullnte and Lresch crossing 400. Charlie Bchnetter and Trewler stood out for Temple with notable individual games.
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Pat Thomas
Tien Kamen
Snyder Raiirgadsra
Ernest ‘Temple
Icemen
Sond
Thomas
Shndell
WH Snyder
Langinn
Treuter
Temple
Dullnte
Lresch
White Temmie
Briers
Charlie Bchnetter
Trewler
Mtatinen
X Nenre
Dury's Skeet Score Leads Semi-Weekly Shoot
John Dury topped the Skeet Club semi weekly shoot with 36 of 50 targets. C Zorban followed with 18 of 24. Ted Tompkins led voting with 49, D A Saffarans 43. Other listed shooters included Mitchell 82 Vella 95 Steff jer 27 and multiple names with lower scores. The club announces an all May shoot starting at 8 a m.
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Atehe
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Durrib
Mitchell
Joe Vella
Ghaéles
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Sony
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Old Mike Gonzales Guides Cubs to Eleven-Game Winning Streak
Chicago May 18 Old Mike Gonzales the Cuban veteran emerges as the Cubs new hero during a ten plus game surge. Replacing Gabby Haines injured, Gonzales handled the catching duties with steady defense and key hits. He has one minor error in 11 games while steering the Cuban attack and contributing to the club s current hot streak.
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Chicago
Mike Gonzales
Cubs
Gabby" Hneinett
Ager McCarthy
Uoncales
Gonzalex
Mike
Cuba
Chile
Payne Ahead By 20 Hours In Wisconsin Mile Race
Bradford, Pa reports Andre Payne of Claremont, Ohio, leading the 50 mile chase with 3 miles to go toward Madison Garden. Nearest rival Payne holds a twenty hour advantage as the clock reads 8:29. The win would yield prize money of $25,000.
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Madiso Wire Garden
Secong
Andre Payne
Claremare
Olin
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