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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
5
Rumor mill in Baltimore discusses Len Shirey and Cambria involved in player trades and prospects. Ed Sted, Paine, and Zam an are named among a range of figures as talks swirl about pitchers, outfield prospects, and possible prize incentives to boost Junior High track and field meet attendance at South Tomac Street Athletic Field.
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Cuba's Kid Chocolate defends his featherweight crown against Sailor Tom Watson in a Madison Square Garden bout. The 15 round fight follows a postponement due to Chocolate's stomach ailment, with Chocolate favored to retain. Watson, a persistent fighter, showed his crowding style in a previous U.S. bout, earning a decision over Fidel LaBarba.
Chicago May 19 The controversy over comparative strength of the American and National Leagues will be settled in a single game on July 6 at either Wrigley Field or Comiskey Park. All star teams, chosen by nationwide fan vote, will play under Chicago Tribune sponsorship with approval from league presidents Harridge and Heydler and support from eight club owners. Proceeds go to the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America to fund a trust for destitute former players.
In Richmond on May 19, Cliff Sutter of New Orleans and Harold MacGuffin of Philadelphia fought a tight Old Dominion quarter final. MacGuffin won the first set, lost the second, led four games to two in the final set when dusk halted play.
The United States led Canada in Montreal on May 19 as Ellsworth Vines and Wilmer Allison won opening singles, giving the Americans a 2 0 margin. Lott and Van Ryn were poised for victory in doubles, while Wright and Rainville faced an uphill battle to keep Canada alive in the North American zone.
A field of eight thoroughbreds will line up for the first running of the $5,000 added Illinois derby at Exposition Park. Charley O. is favored after prep at Aurora, with other contenders including Rochester, Sweep Rush, Slapped, Justice B, Trace Call, Col, Hatfield, and Spieson arriving from Washington Park. The mile and seventh race opens Chicago’s main racing season as part of the closing program.
Yesterday’s baseball scores include Cleveland 5 Washington, New York 5 Detroit 1, St. Louis 8 Boston 3, Philadelphian 8 Chicago 1. Tomorrow’s games list New York Boston Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia. Regatta dates set for Chestertown Maryland July 28 and 29 unless other Chesapeake Bay regatta dates intervene.
At Dyche Stadium Evaston Illinois May 19 an upcoming western conference meet advances top track and field stars toward finals. Michigan defends the team title with Indiana in pursuit while Illinois and Ohio State show talent but lack balance to match Wolverines and Hoosiers. Paramount Cabbies hold a 6 20 practice at Moller field then travel to Greencastle for a Saturday game. Sunday reserves meet Penal Farm at 9 30.
National League matchups listed include Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Houston at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis AMERICAN ASSOCIATION results show Minneapolis defeating Kansas City 8 to 1 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 7 Louisville 21 Columbia 2 St Paul 13 Milwaukee 3
Johnny Allen rebounded from flu to pitch five hit performances for the New York Yankees defeating the Detroit Tigers 5 to 1. He struck out six and matched the form that earned 13 victories in 1932 while timely hitting and smart baserunning produced all runs. Ben Chapman raced home on an infield out and Sam Byrd drove in a run on a delayed double steal. Oral Hildebrand won his sixth straight with Cleveland in a ten inning 6 6 tie over Washington.
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