Bob Montgomery Wins Lightweight Title After Tonsil Health Boost
Bob Montgomery claims the lightweight championship after defeating Beau Jack in Madison Square Garden. The 24-year-old from Philadelphia plans a cross-country defense tour, including Washington and Portland, before a return bout with Jack likely at the Polo Grounds. Montgomery attributes his late surge to tonsil removal, noting eight straight wins since the operation.
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Owls Set for Wilmington Doubleheader Tonight
The Owls, rained out yesterday, return for a double bill in Wilmington against the Trenton Packers. Tyson, former Owl, and Weimschreider duel for hitting honors as Miller and Nagle start the first game for Wilmington. Sunday's twin bill at the Stadium begins at 2 PM with the Packers seeking revenge after two Owls wins in the recent series.
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Novikoff Faces Real Acid Test for Cubs Return
Chicago Cubs slugger Lou Novikoff faces a bench role unless in peak condition as he arrives to boost a last-place club. GM James J. Gallagher and Manager Jim Wilson weigh his fit before a home opener against the Giants, amid fan expectations and scrutiny of his past performance.
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Charlene Wins Feature Race at Charles Town
Charlene, owned by Mrs. G Q Russell, led most of the mud-soaked feature at Charles Town, finishing two and a half lengths ahead of Time Play with Sir Rex third in a six-horse field. Patsy Grant rode Charlene to victory earlier at a mile and eighth, returning $19.80 as the outsider.
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Tigers Snap Sox Totals in Uneven Baseball Standoff
Detroit and Boston clash as Newhouser works deep, Wakefield hits and Harris, Cramer drive runs. The game features errors, double plays, and a late rivalry moment with Lupien and Ring. Attendance about 1,103 as the Tigers pull ahead in a tight contest.
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Bobo Newsom Shuts Out Giants In Dodgers Comeback Tale
Veteran pitcher Pap Bobo Newsom delivers a masterful eight inning gem against the Giants, recalling his 21 win days and reviving Dodgers pennant hopes. The 41 year old right hander, with 14 major league seasons behind him, shows a sharper fastball and improved control as he returns to form after last season’s late run in the race. Babe Rama singles in the sixth spoil the perfect game bid.
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Baseball Leaders and Home Run Totals of Big Six
Baseball leaders across leagues listed for National and American, detailing players by team with games played at bats runs and runs batted in. Notable names include Ott and Maynard of the Giants, Vernon, Spence, Johnson of the Senators, and Feller of the Indians with home run tallies and key hitters across divisions.
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Priddy
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Sesee
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Heater
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Stanky
Cubs
Walker
Dodgers
Owen
di Mazzi
Pirates
Senators
Ott
Giants
Maynard
Lifwhiler
Phil
Feller
Yan
Laahs
Browns
Mc Rrorns
Chariak
Gomez Expects To Land New Job
Vernon Gomez, ex Yankee lefty, released by the Boston Braves, may have a new big league job as he negotiates with an unnamed club. He said Phillies president William D Cox had called with an offer conditioned on showing effectiveness, but Gomez already had another offer and planned to meet Sunday.
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Mass
Vernon
Lefty) Gomez
New York Yankee
Gomez
Cox
Interstate League Standings and Today’s Games
The Interstate League lists today matchups with Hagerstown visiting Wilmington, Trenton at York, and Allentown at Lancaster. Tomorrow features Trenton at Hagerstown, Wilmington at York, and Lancaster at Allentown, reflecting a packed schedule across the circuit.
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Allentown
Lancaster
National League Results: No Games Played
Yesterday no games were played in the National League. Scheduled matchups included Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Boston, and St. Louis at New York.
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Brooklyn
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Boston
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American League results and schedule update
Yesterday's MLB results include Detroit beating Boston 2 to 1, Philadelphia defeating St Louis 3 to 1, and Chicago edging Washington 1 to 0. New York-Cleveland game postponed. upcoming games list Washington at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis among others.
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Phillies spotlight as Cox bids for Gomez return
In a crowded, tight AL race the Athletics and Phillies share the limelight. A's pitcher Jesse Flores shines with five wins against one loss and Orrie Arntzen boosts the rotation while Chicago stays close and Detroit climbs to fourth. The Phillies stage a rare Saturday night game after a postponed schedule as owner Bill Cox reveals an offer to Lefty Gomez amid a light NL slate.
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Associated Press
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Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
Major League Leaders list top performers across batting and pitching. Highlights include Frey of Cincinnati leading batting with 351, Ott sharing home runs with 4, and pitchers Carrasquel of Washington and Chandler of New York tied at 40 wins.
Count Fleet Poised To Win Withers Mile At Belmont Park
New York May 22 The Count Fleet, a dominant three year old, is odds on favorite to capture the Withers Mile at Belmont Park. Five rivals remain from 51 nominees, led by likely runner up contenders Boeing Little Rule and Bankrupt as analysts expect the Derby and Preakness winner to add $18,800 and push his season total near $216,060.
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Johnny Humphries Shuts Out White Sox in Nine
Senators win 1 0 as Orrie Arntzen and Jo Jo White contribute. Arntzen belts six hits, White scores the decisive run on Rick Ferrell’s error. Newhouser and Wakefield shine. Farmer fans ten in 13 inning duel with Hughson. Williamsport meets Victor Products Sunday at 2 30 on the high diamond. crowd expected.
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Orrie Arntzen
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Rick Fer Yell
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