Indiansapolis Motor Speedway Sixth Annual Race Preview
More than twenty top speed cars gathered for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway sixteenth annual race. Drivers include Dario Resta John Alt nm Ralph Mulford Eddie Rickenbacker Barney Oldfield and Louis Chevrolet. Prize money reduced from 50000 to 30000 and the event runs today with long lines of enthusiasts arriving before the 1 30 p m start.
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Browns dip into Federal talent as they rebuild St Louis club
New York May 30 The Browns draw six graduates from the defunct Federal league, including Johnson Ward Miller Marsans Hartley Plank and Groom. Several ex Feds join Babe Borton Davenport Dee dall and others. Despite adding veterans the Browns trail American League rivals and face a long climb to the first division under Fielder Jones.
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Suburban Handicap at Belmont Draws Seven Starters
Seven starters are carded for the Suburban Handicap over 1 1/4 miles at Belmont Park today with Roamer and ws among eligibles. Weights and jockeys list include Huttinger on Pomel bas, Belmont, and additional entries contingent on imposts for the Kentucky Derby week.
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National Highway Plan Touches Mobile in Chamber Letter
A drafted note from the National Highway authority discusses a proposed route to traverse the area near Mobile. The letter, read at the Chamber of Commerce, outlines the plan and its implications for local access and development.
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Yankees fall to sixth straight as Mays debut sinks Yanks
In a busy baseball briefing, the Yankees were shut out 3 0 as Mays pitched his first game of the year. Caldwell struggled for New York while Brooklyn topped Philadelphia 3 2 on Monday and other results included Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 6 1 and the Giants extending their streak to seventeen wins with a 3 0 victory over Boston.
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Sisler Emerges as Browns Top Prospect and Utility Star
George Sisler, former Michigan star, shines for the St. Louis Browns, playing multiple positions from first base to the outfield and even pitching. Critics hail him as a potential second Ty Cobb while the Brown’s slow start under Fielder Jones fuels speculation of a winning streak ahead.
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Baseball results across leagues and games listed
Southern league results show Mobile Nashville rain delays and multiple scores. National league games include Boston New York 3 7 2, Cincinnati 6 10 0 at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia 2 4 3 Brooklyn 3 8 4, plus Boston 0 4 3 at Boston and New York 3 7 2. American league rundown notes Washington Philadelphia 5 7 0 and New York Boston 0 3 0 8 8 0 with several pitchers listed. Additional games Detroit St Louis two-game split and no other games played.
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Maloney Returns After Prolonged Illness
Mr. George Maloney farm demonstration agent for Mobile County is back at work after a long illness. He visited his office Monday and hopes to resume cattle dipping duties within a day or two.
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Speed Is Keynote to Success of Game Says Robby
Wilbert Robinson, Dodgers skipper, says baseball is faster than ever and getting swifter daily. He demands full sprint to first on every hit at Ebbets Field and on road trips, claims speed drives success and praises Johnson and other speedy players as essential to the team's on base speed and fielding.
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Giants chase record with 17 straight wins on West trip
New York reports the Giants extend their season best streak to 17 victories, a National League record, as Dave Robertson leads the attack and Benny Kauff stars in a dramatic revival. Arnold Rothstein bets on New York’s comeback while McGraw contends with a surprising late surge from the cellar dwellers.
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Competitive Civil Service Exams Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission lists exams for June including Salvage Superintendent in Norfolk Virginia with per diem pay 4 to 6 dollars. June 21 offers Apprentice Draftsman Photographer in Pittsburgh at 600 to 900 dollars yearly and Assistant Physicist in spectroscopy in Washington at 1400 to 1800 dollars annually.
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Demaree Ends Giants Winning Streak With Phillies
Al Demaree halted New York’s 17 game string in a morning clash as the Phillies score five off Perritt. Demaree held the Giants to one run and received sharp support through the eighth inning before a late Phillies rally. Cravath Homer and Niehoff triple pace the visitors in a 7 to 1 victory.
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Easy Win for Yanks Over Philadelphia in May Showdown
New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in a May game. Crowell struggled with control walking eleven, issuing six bases on balls in the first inning as the Yanks tallied four runs without a hit. Crowell and Meyers led New York with strong hitting while Heston pitched for Philadelphia, and errors by both sides dotted the box score.
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Deaths and Funerals of Calhoun and Toomer
Rev J E Northcutt presided at the funeral of James B Calhoun a wholesale tea and coffee merchant of Atlanta. Burial by Mobile Lodge 40 A F and A M at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers from the lodge. Thomas T Toomer a Prichard resident and Confederate veteran died after a long illness at his home born June 3 1847 Mobile County survived by his widow and son Henry A Toomer.
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Senate in recess and naval bill discussion continues
The Day in Congress reports the Senate not in session and the House meeting at 11 o'clock with ongoing debate on the naval bill. Weather from Washington notes generally fair conditions for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Wednesday.
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Sharks and sea tale spark Binnacle Lamp Club talk
Captain Joe Norville recalls a vivid encounter in Navy Cove where a flotilla of sharks roamed after bad gulf weather. A stingaree rose beside a massive twelve foot tiger shark, provoking awe and fear among the crew and pilots aboard.
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Shark and Stingaree Clash in Deadly Cove Duel
A shark surges toward a stingaree in a cove. The stingaree lifts its tail and stings the shark, sinking the barbed barb into the shark’s head. Blood colors the water as the shark tears away, then the stingaree, skidding back, thrusts again and is pulled under with crimson water returning.
Row Over to Stingaree
A dramatic encounter unfolds as a tiger and shark pursue a stingaree. The boat is moved, the water turns red, and the tiger charges with ferocity while the stingaree remains poised with tail raised, awaiting the next move.
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Automobile Hits Child Crossing Street
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gill of 258 North Conception street, was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Lena Parker while crossing the street as she held a lawn party. Police report says the car was speeding. the mother declined to prosecute.
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Sharks and stingaree encounter ends in deadly jaws
A lone sailor describes a dramatic sea incident. A tiger shark attacked a stingray, the stingray’s sting struck the shark in the eye as the pair collided. Both creatures died. Survivors returned to shore shaken by the encounter.
Roosevelt Health Worries Supervisor Threatens Resignation
MINEOLA May 30 Supervisor James H. Cocks of Nassau county warned he would resign rather than permit a tuberculosis hospital near Oyster Bay home of Theodore Roosevelt. He said such an institution would threaten Roosevelt health and endanger thousands who visit Col. Roosevelt from across the country.
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Fire damages one-story frame building on Earl Street
Sparks from a chimney Monday afternoon set fire to a one-story frame building on the south side of Earl Street three west of and slightly damaged the place owned and occupied by Mike Hermann.
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