Yankees Cleared in Stampede Deaths at Game Two
Officials of the New York Yankees were exonerated of blame for the deaths of Eleanor Price and Joseph Carter and the injuries to others after a stampede in the tunnel at a May game against the Red Sox. District Attorney John E. McGeehan found no negligence by club officials and dismissed reports that gates were closed. About 53,000 fans attended. a rain delay led to a cloudburst and the game ended 3-0. Babe Ruth sought medical aid for injured fans as chaos unfolded in the unroofed bleachers and tunnel.
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Five Elyria HI tracksters qualify for state meet in Lakewood finals
Elyria high school track qualified five athletes for the state meet in Lakewood after strong performances at the weekend meet. Hupp and Fleming earned spots in the javelin by placing second and third with throws of 142 feet and 142 feet ? inches respectively. The mile relay showed depth with Blakeley, Hupp, Horan, and Hall delivering solid splits, while Dillman, Shaw, Fleming, and Bishop faced hurdles and sprints, with Bishop badly tripped but finishing sixth. The team advances five to Columbus for the state finals: Hupp, Fleming, Blakesh, Horan, and Hall.
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Prize rookies making good in 1929 report
May 2. Evar Swanson of the Cincinnati Reds and Dale Alexander of the Detroit Tigers headline the 1929 prize rookies. Swanson, praised for speed and daring, batted .346 and led NL in steals while 26. Alexander, 215 pounds, pushes RBI leader Harry Heilmann with a .351 average as Detroit bought him for 75900 along with Johnny Prudhomme. Other young hopefuls include Ed Phillips, Roy Johnson, and Earl Haverill, as Cleveland and New York clubs note. The Yankees recall Swanson’s infield and outfield prowess and Alexander’s strong bat as key factors in early team success.
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Rain Delays Spring Valley Golf Tournament Winners Named
Weather forced cancellation of the mixed foursome at Spring Valley. A blind par event was held with Lakewood golfers Charles Showell and R A Staff winning. Showell posted net 73 and Staff net 74. Spring Valley pro Bob Randall called the day one of the lightest Sundays of the season.
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Miso Wills Triumphs For United States In Paris Match
In Paris on May 20 Miss Helen Wills of California defeated a frail French rival in a key singles clash and, alongside Edith Cross, won the deciding doubles match to help the United States beat France four matches to three in an international teams series. Wills won two singles and the doubles with Cross 6-2 2-6 6-4, as Mathieu threatened late in the first set before Wills pulled away.
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Winners in Woman's Golf Tournament at Elghit Club
Mia, Jack Flynn and Mrs. Whitney won the women’s golf event at the Elghit Country Club on Saturday. Twenty female golfers competed for prizes awarded for the fewest putts on the second nine holes.
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Dunn Field Wet For AAA Game Postponed
Manager Bill Struck planned a game with the Cleveland Yellings at Dunn Field but rain left the grounds unplayable. Officials posted No Game Wet Grounds at the ticket windows and Struck returned to Elyria with his team. No opponent is confirmed for next Sunday though Lorain Snodgrass Drugs are rumored to travel to Riverview Park. exact arrangements to follow.
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Washed-out game at Cascade postponed indefinitely
The Sunday game between West Side and Lorain at Cascade Park was washed out and postponed indefinitely. The teams will practice on their usual evenings this week.
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Salo Leads in Pyle Derby at Midland Cross-Country
Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey seized the Derby lead during the C C Pyle cross country marathon as runners head to Odessa 22 miles away. He passed Pete Gavuzzi of England and extended his advantage while Sam Richman of New York battled for first in the 40 mile trot from Big Springs with elapsed times showing a close field of international entrants.
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Elyria Nine Battles Heights Here Tuesday
Elyria travels to Riverview Park Tuesday to face Cleveland Heights in a key rematch after Heights defeated Elyria on their home diamond. Freddy Rule will start for Elyria with Fat Brown catching, aiming to limit Heights’ fleet hitters as coach A N Smith has pitchers rehearse against city rivals.
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Governor Moves to Halt Dog Races in Madison County
Governor Myers Y. Cooper in Columbus on May 20 signaled executive action to stop dog racing and related gambling at West Jefferson Madison County. He criticized only four arrests at the races opening Saturday and said he would spend the day studying the situation and would unveil a plan of attack tonight.
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Industrial League Tonight Bears Four Doubleheaders
Eight of fourteen teams in the Industrial Outdoor Indoor Baseball League will play on a Monday night schedule starting at 6 30 p m. Tonight features Columbia Steel versus Peerless Laundry at McKinley school Perry Fays team against Troxel Manufacturing reps at Hamilton school Harshaw Chemical versus Steel and Tubes at Cascade Park and Elyria Banks meeting Logan Gas at Roosevelt school. This marks the second week of play with games set for Monday Wednesday and Friday.
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Michigan Leads Big Ten Baseball Race In Midweek Play
Chicago May 29 Michigan holds a four win no loss lead in the Big Ten standings after four victories. Iowa stands second with four wins and two losses. Upcoming schedule includes Indiana at Wisconsin Illinois at Purdue Michigan at Iowa and Chicago at Iowa among others. The standings show Michigan atop the loop with Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue Illinois and Ohio State trailing.
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Eagles Wakeman Postponed Baseball Game Rescheduled
The Eagles baseball team had their matchup with Wakeman postponed due to a waterlogged Wakeman Red Caps home diamond after recent rains. Eagles will practice Tuesday and Thursday, with plans to invade Lodi next Sunday in hopes of better weather and a real baseball contest.
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Standings and results from yesterday and today
Yesterday's standings show Cleveland 10 over St Louis 8 and Chicago 10 over Detroit 3. Philadelphia 7 with Washington 9, New York 3, Boston 0 in five innings. Today Chicago visits St Louis and Boston travels to Philadelphia with other games listed. Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 1 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 1 in 11 innings. Philadelphia at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati. Yesterday Toledo 6 Columbus 2 Minneapolis 6 St Paul 4 Kansas City incomplete Milwaukee 2 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 2-1. Toledo at Columbus Indianapolis at Louisville Milwaukee at Kansas City St Paul at Minneapolis Newark 5 Baltimore 3 Baltimore Newark game noted with other postponements. Springfield 6-4 Fort Wayne 1-4 Akron 8 Canton 5 Esic Dayton postponed.
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Leading Hitters in the American and National Leagues
Baseball leaders listed by club and season totals. American League top hitters include Kamm Chic 29 games 199 at bats 21 runs 44 hits and a .404 average, Jamieson Cle 25 98 16 38 .388, Gehringer Det 32 129 33 49 .380, Foxx Phil 26 98 20 36 .367, Fonseca Cle 27 107 26 39 .364, with Barnes Wash leading a year ago at .397. National League leaders show High St Louis 23 99 19 39 .394, Frisch St Louis 27 108 21 42 .384, Stephenson Chi 28 108 24 42 .384, Warner Pitt 25 109 21 42 .385, O'Doul Phila 24 96 28 37 .385, Grantham Pir at .413 a year earlier.
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Walter Jorngin And Boy Strike Up Friendship In Hospital
In Washington on May 20 Robey Midfield a 12 year old amputee and Walter Johnson a famed pitcher forged a notable bond in a hospital ward. Johnson offered encouragement and shared stories as Robey attended his first major league game, hoping one day to play again.
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Clyde Van Dusen Derby Winner Headlines Belmont Stakes Fallout
Clyde Van Dusen, the Kentucky Derby winner, likely won’t race in the Belmont due to gelding status. Chicago awaits as he probably contests the American classic with Panchio, Blue Larkspur fading in the mud. Pony McAtee rode the Gardner gelding for a lifetime moment while Rube Walberg’s Athletics shut out Washington 7 0.
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Pirates edge Cubs as Grimes wins sixth of season
Burleigh Grimes, veteran Pirates pitcher, limited the league leading Chicago Cubs to seven hits and earned his sixth win as Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 4 to 1. The roundup notes a six run rally by Cleveland in the eighth to topple the St. Louis Browns 10 to 6, with Lou Fonseca driving in four on a triple, double and two singles. The Yankees blanked by rain, but Ruth and Gehrig homered in a 9 to 3 win over the Red Sox in five innings.
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Indians explode for six in eighth to topple Browns 10 6
May 20, St Louis dispatch reports Cleveland Indians beat St Louis Browns 10 to 6 on the road. Indians collected sixteen hits, with six runs in a wild eighth inning as Earl Averill and teammates sparked the burst while Browns pitcher Shaute and Mills were hit hard. Glenn Myatt was ejected after a vociferous protest over a called ball.
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Cleveland and St Louis clash in extended game recap
In a long Chicago White Sox win over Detroit the scoreboard shows 10 to 5 as Fonseca Averill Kimsey Miljus and Blue produce RBIs. Jamieson Shaute and Averill combinations spark multiple two base hits while Miljus earns the victory and Kimsey the loss. Johnny Most suffers a leg fracture while scoring a run and Clarence Hoffman chips in with a home run.
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