Speed trials begin for 72 entrants in Indianapolis race
May 29 Indianapolis speed trials start to select 40 alternates for the annual 500 mile race on May 30. favorites include Louie Meyer and Billy Arnold as 80 mile per hour pace rules apply to gasoline cars and oil burners must average 90 miles an hour. Notable drivers like Tony Gulotta, Ernie Triplett, and Babe Strapp expected to qualify today.
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Louie Meyer
South Gate
Billy Arnold
Chicago
Tony Gulotta
Fred Pra Lasie
Schneider
Lou Moore
Phil Pardee
Russell Snorberger
Wild Bill Cummings
Deacon Lit
Ernie Triplett
Babe Strapp
Feler NePeelp
Leon Daray
Los Angeles
Thirteen to Gallop in Ohio Derby at Bainbridge Track
Thirteen three year olds lined up for the Ohio State Derby at Bainbridge, with Spanish Play and several rivals among leading contenders. The 2 1/16 mile race carried a 17000 purse for the winner as heavy rains improved the muddy track, with post time around 6 p.m. Eastern.
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Bain‘bridge
Kneblekemp
Morris
Lightning Bolt
Howdy
Inseo
Kentucky
Gresnwald
Mozene
Ith
Maryland
Peach Basket
Blue Law
Fez history and odd animal facts headline
Yesterday's Explanations recounts the fez origin in Ottoman rule and its replacement marking a shift in headwear, plus notes on a blue crab leg count and the biblical Widow's Mite. It also teases a cartoon city page with a boat story and reader contest.
U S Needs Single Match To Advance in Cup Play
The United States Davis Cup team led Canada two matches to one entering the final day in Montreal. A U S win or a Canada loss would clinch advancement to the Interzone final against Argentina in Washington May 28 29. The next singles featured Sidney Wood Jr of New York facing Dr Jack Wright of Canada, with Shields and Bainville to meet in doubles after Canada took a 2 1 lead.
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Todey
Invaders
Sidney O| Wood Jr
New York
Jack Wright
Jarks
Franz Shields
Marcel Bainville
Weed
Ralaville
Bur
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Rhields
Weed Sweat
Haleville
Shields
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Argention
Washington
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San Francisco Bout Stopped in Tight Light Heavy Clash
In San Francisco on May 25 the world light heavyweight bout between Tony Poloni of Reno Nevada and Don Petrin of Newark New Jersey was halted in the eighth round by referee Willie Ritchie for lack of content. Poloni pressed early but Petrin stalled, prompting the stoppage.
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Tony Poloni
Rena
Nevada
Don Petrin
Newark
New Jerez
Willie Ritchie
Ritchie
Polont
Petrin
Monte
May and Smith Meet in Lakewood Finals
May and Reynolds Smith, both of Dallas, reach the Lakewood Country and Joviterian golf tournament final after eliminations of Gabura and Lavensier. Smith, playing near home, aims for the title as May advances.
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Lakewood
Dallas
Wr Inck May
Reynolds Smith
John Gabura
Tersa
Ant Dennis Lavensier
Tall
Jack Ju Lallos
Lanchim Connor
New LA arena hosts wrestling move and stars show
Promoter Ralph Hammonds brings Friday wrestling to Exposition grounds new outdoor arena with the Unknown as a leading attraction after key match at Beethoven ball. Mackey from Columbia shines in one fall bout while Curtis wins with a chin rock. Giants win a local exhibition as Albany hosts.
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Exposition
New Mat Stadium
Aworthy
Orson Condell
Lee Mesert
St. Louis
Bronx
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Meyers
Oresti Vadalfi
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Vaia
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Columbia
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Manuel Hernandez
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Indians Battle Galveston In Three Game Series
May 25 Galveston hosts the Sac Atonio Indians for three afternoon games after a night siege in North Texas. They beat Hucenneera in a single game and schedule a doubleheader Sunday before heading to San Antonio to face Houston Monday. In Dallas May 28 the San Antonio Indians lost to the Steers 4 to 2 as Letty Stel struggled on the mound.
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San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
San Atetoni Indianor
Eteera
Letty Stel
Indians
Steers
Steln Wan
Walker
Eddleman
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Nash
Higglos
Barrell
Onds
Srazing Higgins
Sain Antonio
Todd
Meadows
Spaghetti Car Attracts Attention In Indiana City
In Dalyereal Service Indiana May 2 brief item notes a sponged meal fundraiser featuring spaghetti. An Italian restaurant owner Mrs Edvardo Ts Daire is cited as owning the event venue. The described unusual vehicle combines components from various sources including a Ford motor and airplane parts. Floyd Sparks, a Yankee veteran, planned to ride the contraption.
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Andianapolia
Ind
Satunday
Spmghett
Edvardo Ts Daire
Fortuna
Tierman
Chiro Hawks Face Mopacs In Major League Tilt
The Utilities lead the league with six victories and no defeats as Mopacs and Masters tied for second, each at three and two. Virgil Winters leads Texas Chiroptactle college Hawks against Missouri Pacific in a 3:45 p.m. Saturday game at Tablo Service Field, with Sunday games also on the schedule.
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Texas Chiroptactle College Hawks
Missouri Pacific
Sunitey
O'Tlock
Tablle
Utiiltles
Union
Carmen
Kane
Eagle Field
Utilities
Mopacs
Pierce the Masters
Texas League Box Scores Preview From Frenchys Dixie Aporte
Independent card details a Saturday afternoon game between Frenchys Cata and the Dixie Aporte of the Commercial Jeague at Concapcion fled. Johnny Holtman is slated to pitch for the Felines with Dersch on the Disles’ mound as the Cate head to Chare Intte Runday to meet the earn.
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Dixies
Dixie
Concapcion
Johnny Holtman
Dersch
Battalino Upsets LaBarba For World Feather Title Fight
In a hard fought 15 round match at Madison Square Garden Battalino of Hartford Connecticut defeated Fidel LaBarba of California to capture the world featherweight crown. The judges scored 7-6-2 in Battalino’s favor as the referee and panel declared him the winner amid a crowd of 178 spectators. Battalino’s win came despite LaBarba being the popular choice and the more technically polished fighter.
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Ergler, Inc
New York
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Hareford
Conn
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Madleod Square Garden
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Trix
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Hungar'n Reaull Gricar at Cleveland's Pontooned
In the American League report ambiguous phrases hint at a baseball round with two games set. Teams and players are unclear, but the note references Cleveland and Solerdes among supposed participants, suggesting a scheduled doubleheader and stakes for a Play day.
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Hungar
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