Hornsby Lifts Browns as Major League Sensation
Rogers Hornsby steers the St. Louis Browns from a weak aim to a surprising early season surge. Rollie Hemsley leads the league in hitting, Deb Garris and Ray Pepper post strong averages, and the Browns project about 860 runs if the pace holds. The club sits in fourth, three games back, amid a wide open American League race.
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Tennis scribes say Cup to 60 Paris
June 5 reports say Davis Cup race is wide open after French championships. American, Australian, and Japanese teams are seen as potential contenders to upset Britain. Frank Shields is singled out as key, with Fels noting America should win two of four singles plus a doubles point to claim the trophy.
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Angels Dominate Coast League as Seals Visit
The 1934 Coast League marks week ten with the Angels holding a 52–12 record after eight straight wins over Hollywood. San Francisco's Seals rely on Joe DiMaggio and Hugh McMullen as they host the league leaders. Missions travel to Los Angeles for a rematch with Hollywood while Oakland hones a climb against Sacramento. Portland and Seattle restart their cellar battle in Seattle.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT From Associated Press
In Washington and New York bouts, Natie Brown outpointed Johnny Risko while Steve Dudas defeated George Pavlick. Del Genio and Morrow drew in New York, Sammy Levine beat Pedro Nieols in Puerto Rico, Young Stuhley outpointed Guido Conti in Chicago, and Ken Overiin defeated Paul Pirrone in Norfolk Virginia.
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Harris Joins Cube Pridey Amid Unclear Proclamations
Fragmentary OCR suggests Harris is involved with a group called Cube Pridey in a scene marked by uncertain statements. No dates or location are readable, but the mention hints at a local events or club activity.
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Conoco
Tennis Tourney Final Tomorrow
Don Whittemore and Jimmie Wilson meet at 5 p m Wednesday in the P A C tennis final. The event runs two weeks with fourteen players using double elimination. Wilson must beat Whittemore twice after an earlier loss to Bill Hill. Whittemore is undefeated and favored.
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Goodman Sees 30-50 Chance To Take Open
Johnny Goodman predicts a better than even chance to win the national open golf championship at Merion. He cites breaks and form, returning from a Walker Cup trip, and notes Gene Sarazen’s doubts as he prepares for a 72-hole test starting Thursday. Also mentioned are W Lawson Little Jr and rusty play after a nine day layoff.
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W. Lawson Little, Jr
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1941 Baseball Leaders and Standings Highlights
National League leaders include Leslie of the Dodgers at .376 and Hendrick of the Phillies at .375. Vaughn leads runs with 45. Medwick 41 RBIs. Klein and Suhr tied with 40 RBIs. Pitching leaders include P Dean 5 0 and Frankhouse 8 1. American League leaders show Hemsley batting .414 for the Browns and Manush at .387 for the Senators with Gehrig driving in 48 RBIs.
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Eagles Battle Popes Tonight In City League
The Eagles aim to move toward second place in the City league tonight at 6 as they meet the Popes who currently hold that position. A win would put them within one game of Popes, while a loss could drop them into a tie for last with P A C. Friday features a benefit nine inning game between all star teams from the four City league clubs for Web Dean of P A C who broke his arm recently. Arthur Holbrook and Fred Hoskins will manage the all star squads. Tickets are available from league players.
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RASSLING RESULTS FROM THREE CITIES
Montreal match saw Ed Don George 217 of North Java N Y defeat Billy Bartush 225 of Chicago two falls to one. Asbury Park N J witnessed Joe Savoldi 202 of Three Oaks Mich throw Frank Bronowicz 214 of Poland 32:00. Detroit hosted Mustafa Pasha 174 of Turkey who defeated Bull Curry 175 of New York two falls to one. Portland Me featured Steve Passas 174 of Hartford Conn defeating Fred Bruno 175 of New York two falls to one.
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Demaree Still Leads Coast League Hitters
Los Angeles outfielder Frank Demaree led unofficial Pacific Coast league hitting with a .414 average but fell from the pace slightly. Louie Almada of Mission was second at .406, followed by John Bassler of Hollywood at .387 and Gilly Campbell of Los Angeles at .381. Demaree also built a 24 home runs total, twice as many as Gene Lillard of Los Angeles, who was second in that category.
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Primo Is Favored To Defeat Baer In Big Fight
New York June 5 The heavyweight title bout between Primo Carnera and Max Baer is set with Carnera a 3 to 5 favorite as odds makers name the first definite price for the 15 round Madison Square Garden clash. Jack Doyle, top fight betting commissioner, posts the odds and notes Baer’s unsteady condition may affect the outcome.
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Football Pioneer Parke Davis Dies at 63 in Easton
Parke H. Davis, football pioneer, coach and famed statistician, died at his Easton home. A Princeton standout 1890–92, he coached at Wisconsin Amherst and Lafayette, served on the rules committee 1909–1915, and helped shape the modern game including quarters, player numbering and end zones.
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Dodgers Lead In Baseball Series
Dodgers take a 4 to 2 lead in the series as Du Denair hits a two base shot. Murillo fans 12 and Frazier 6. First on balls: off Murillo two, off Frazier four. Umpire Pizer. Scorer Burrell Manfreda.
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Mewar City Commission Plans Crane Birth House Purchase
The Mewar City Commission aims to buy the birthplace of Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage, and convert the property into a recreational center for children.
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Kaye Don Ordered To Face Charges In Fatal Race
Isle of Man report states Kaye Don, famed speedboat and auto racer, committed for trial on manslaughter charges after mechanic F. Taylor died from a skull fracture sustained when thrown from a car during a midnight practice run prepared for upcoming races. Taylor died May 29.
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Inquest Hears Don Struck Rear Auto at High Speed
Coroner and witnesses estimate Don traveled 60 to 80 mph when his car hit a private vehicle rear fender. The car leaped a hedge and landed upside down 75 yards ahead. he escaped with minor injuries and was released on bail. Separately, Florida snap bean shipments reached seven thousand carloads by late April with expectations of breaking records this season.
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