Royals Charge Back To League Leadership
Montreal Royals surge to first place in the International League standings after a 9 hit attack that edged Baltimore 3 2. Don Newcombe earned his second win as Jersey City defeated Rochester 17 6 while Newark beat Toronto 3 2 and Buffalo Buffalo Syracuse rainout postponed.
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International League
Edwards Team Wins Ladies Victory Bowling League Title
The E. W. Edwards squad captured first place as the Ladies Victory Bowling League closed its season Edna Hughes earned final night honors with a 590 series on games of 176 212 and 202
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E. W. Edwards
Ladies Victory
Edna Hughes
Derby Bets Limited to Win Only at Churchill Downs
In Louisville the 74th Kentucky Derby favored Calumet entries Citation and Coaltown at 1-10 odds as Col. Matt Winn restricted betting to win only. Crowds expected near 100000, with box seats priced around 18.45 and scalpers driving hotel rates up while rain and cloudy forecasts lingered.
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Churchill Downs
Roses
Citation
Coraltown
Col
Matt Winn
Coaltown
Kentucky
Escadra
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Grandpere
Ymore
Ton
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Arcaro
Earl Sande
Isaac Murphy
Ben Jones
Calumet
Rand
Ben Whitaker
Grand
Galedo
Winn
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Derby
E.C.T
Maple Leafs Open Series With Chiefs
Eddie Sawyer who led Utica to the Eastern League title last season now heads the Toronto Maple Leafs as they open a four game series with the Chiefs in Syracuse at MacArthur Stadium. Lefthander Jim Wallace is set to pitch for the Chiefs in the opener as Sawyer weighs his Leafs starter.
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Utica
Toronto Maple Leafs
Syracuse
Chiefs
MacArthur Stadium
Sawyer
Leafs
Tribe
Jewel Ens
Jim Wallace
Meyer's Pirates Surprises Shake Up National League
Meyer's Pirates climb to within a half game of first as 1948 rookies Basgall Stevens and Rojek join a veteran mound corps led by Rip Sewell. The Giants, Cardinals and Dodgers also win, while New York and Chicago stumble in early season action.
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Billy Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Meyer
Pirates
Monty Basgall
Ed Stevens
Stan Rojek
Rip Sewell
Ehner Riddle
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Sewell
Chicago
Kirby Higbe
New York
Boston
Ray Poal
Tommy Holmes
Bob Elliott
Jeff Heath
Poal
Giants
Johnny Sain
Women Plan Active Year On Golf Links
The Syracuse Women's District Golf Association outlines a busy season headlined by the New York State Women's tournament at Onondaga. The schedule opens May 19 at Crumlins with an 18-hole handicap event and continues with biweekly outings through September at Onondaga Yacht Club and Drumlins, plus major events including the State championship July 19-24 and the Florence Smith team event August 18 in Rome.
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Onondaga
Onondga
Florence Smith
Vengera
Rome
Abbie Bigelow
Crumlins
Yacht Club
Aln. Cgreves
Harold
Arcaro Arrested In Traffic Jam Near Derby
Jackey Eddie Arcaro faced arraignment in police court on a disorderly conduct charge after a traffic jam near Churchill Downs. He was arrested following an argument with Officer Stephen Lang and released on bond provided by Roscoe Goose, famed jockey of the 1913 Donerail victory.
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Nottisville
Jackey
Eddie Arecaro
Citation
Arcaro
Stephen Lang
Churchill Downs
Roscoe Goose
Donerail
Golf grip examination questions and official answers
Coverage outlines grip correctness and two methods to weld hands as one. It states three left knuckles visible in address, left hand should remain closed at backswing top, and thumb position should conceal by right hand pressing shaft. Includes an offer for a free monograph with a stamped self addressed envelope.
Boxing results from multiple cities including Culbertson and Fox bouts
Fight results from HOLLYWOOD DENVER SPOKANE LOUISVILLE TOPEKA and other cities. Names include Dutch Culbertson Tiger Jack Fox Harold Guss Pat McCnagerty Sid Peaks Baby Sims George LaRaver and Jimmy Bricoe. Knockouts and decisions noted with weights and locations.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jerry McSwain
San Diego
Dutch” Culbertson
Los Angeles
Denver
Lewis Willams
Kansas City
Keith Nuttall
Brigham City
Spokane
Tiger
Jack Fox
Charley Eagle
New York
Louisville
Sidney Peaks
Harold Guss
Chicarg
Topeka
Kan
Pat MccCnagerty
Toneka
Billy Davis
Indianapolis
New Britain
Conn
Pat. Byers
Mrs Schoonmaker Wins at Drumlins Golf Event
Mrs. William Schoonmaker won the kicker's handicap for women at Drumlins, becoming the first winner of the year. In Class A, Mrs. Charles Gugino took second with Mrs. Hector Schisa and Mrs. Chester Fisher behind, while Class B saw Mrs. James Wood top, followed by Mrs. G. G. Winzeler. Class C winner was Mrs. Speno, with other leaders including Mrs. Ed Cary, Mrs. Tefft Bassett, and Mrs. G. W. Nutter.
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William Schoonmaker
Drumlins
Charles Gugino
Hector Schisa
Chester Fisher
James Wood
G. G. Winzeler
Ed Cary
Tefft. Bassett
G. W. Nutter
Martin Speno
Binghamton Women Bowl UTICA CUP
Binghamton women dominate the state tournament with Grover Girls taking third behind Newts after 2,523 in team scoring led by Capt. Helen Shear n77. Endicott’s Harquest and Myers post 2,260 in Class B while Markham quintet tallies 2,144 in Class C.
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Grover Girls
Newt
Grovers
Helen Shear
Newts
Penny Howling
Harquest and Myers
Endicott
Markham
Wet Grounds Halt Opening Games for Area High Baseball
Wet fields delayed and postponed opening day contests for Gannonaga County High School League baseball teams. Managers reported soggy diamonds across multiple stadiums causing game cancellations and rescheduling.
Orange Crew Host to Two Carnivals
Syracuse University athletes had a busy spring day with multiple events. Orange crews raced M.L.T. and Rutgers on Onondaga Lake, CCNY lacrosse players challenged Syracuse at Hendricks Fields, Colgate hosted Orange baseball and track at Hamden Huen, and Syracuse golf faced Cornell in Ithaca. Freshmen competed in track at Archbold Stadium and baseball at Griffin Field, while junior teams met Manlius Cadets at Manlius courts and Green Lakes links.
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M.lt
Rutgers
Onondaga Lake
City College of New York
Hendricks Fields
Colgate
Ham- Huen
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Cornell
Ithaca
Archbold Stadium
Griffin Field
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Manlius Cadets
Manlius Courts
Green Lakes Links
New A B C 5 Man Leader in Bowling Tourney
Detroit report: Washington Shirts of Chicago leads the 45th annual American Bowling Congress with 3 007, edging Cavolis of Cleveland by five pins. Ohio’s Cavolis held 3 002 since March 28. A late foul by Russ Creamer cost Chicago the margin. Jack Bishop and teammates struggled on key shots.
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American Bowling Congress
Washington Shirts
Chicago
Windy City
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Cleveland
J Marrgin
Ohio
Russ Creamer
Creamer
Jack Bishop
Art Butler
Joe Traubeni
Hermann Undertakers
St. Louis
Ned Day
Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press
Stan Musial of the Cardinals continued a batting rampage with a homer two doubles and ten singles in six trips driving in four runs in a 13 to 7 win at Cincinnati. Allie Reynolds of the Yankees shut out the Red Sox with six singles in a 6 to 0 victory.
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Allie Reynolds
Red Sox
Mickey Harris
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Steve Souchock
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Bill Johnson
Yanks
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Ludadelphia
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Wall Masterson
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Versatile star John Vona stars in four sports at Minoa
John Vona of Minoa High School excels in football basketball track and field and could pursue college athletics. The 17 year old right handed pitcher linebacker and relay anchor helped lead Minoa to class C basketball title and county track runner up while drawing interest from Colgate coaches.
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