Nation's Leading Jockeys To Handle Derby Horses
Louisville May 1 leading jockeys dominate the Kentucky Derby mounts for the 67th running. Veterans such as Eddie Arcaro Carroll Bierman and Don Meade ride favorites Our Boots Peter's Cap Blue Pair and Little Beans while rookies like Conn McCreary ride the long shot Our Boots trainer Ben Jones and owners Wicener and Whitney back the Derby field in a high stakes race.
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St. Louis
Méides
Arcaros
Woolfs
Herb Lemmons
Valdiia Paul
Conn McCreary
Boo
Florida
Eddie Arcaro
Whirlaway
Newport
Ben Jones
Lawr N
Nellie Flag
Leon
Buddy) Haas
Peter’s Cap
Fort Gson
Oklo
Seabiscuit
Carroll Bierman
Centralia
Iml
Gallaha ‘Ion
Basil James
Blue Pair
Sunnyside
Wash
Noon
Harry Richards
Robert Meris
New York
George Wicener
Irving Anderson
Market Wise
Hoskins
Neb
Jock Whitney
Don Meade
Little Beans
Plankington
S. C
Broker's
Herb Fischer
Georgie Woolf
Staretor
Cardston
Canada
Arcaro
Seabi
Ted Sloan
Valdiia Pai
Benton, Ill
Johnny Gilbert
Swain
Pittsburg
Kaw
Mlaw
Standings and Games Preview Across Cities
The standings list Tucson two, Bisbee seven. Albuquerque nine, El Paso eight. The only game tonight is El Paso at Bisbee. Other scores show New York seven, St. Louis one, Boston eight, Detroit twelve, Philadelphia five, Cleveland six, Washington and Chicago five. Americans discuss catching sharks off Colombia and shipping rivers to the United States.
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Bisbee
Albuquerque
el Paso
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Colombia
United States
Cardinals Surprise Giants Move to First as Experts Blunder
New York May 1 In a spring surprise St Louis manager Billy Southworth defied baseball experts by beating the Giants and climbing into first place while Brooklyn fans roared over the Reds loss. Lawyer Sam Nahem, a Cardinals signee, impressed on the mound and dreams of facing the Dodgers.
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New York
U.P
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Giants
Polo Grounds
Ebbets Field
Brooklyngers
Cincinnati Reds
Sethworth
Southworth
Sam Nahem
Nahem
Dodgers
Ducky Medwick
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sam
Brown University Star Shines On In Multiple Sports
Providence reports Ernie Savignano Brown University star has a busy spring. He serves as captain elect of the football team and is the top catcher on the baseball squad. He alternates afternoons behind the plate with football practice.
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Providence
R. I
Ernie Savignano
Brown University
Ernie
There Is Reason For Close Plays There Is Reason For Close Plays
umpires note Griffith Stadium slope gives first base edge in close plays. They say downhill slope from plate to first base favors runners reaching first a split second sooner.
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Washington
Griffith Stadium
Knuckle Ball Woes From Catcher Ainsmith Scout View
Eddie Ainsmith the catcher describes how knuckle balls from Walt Johnson and Dutch Ward baffle fielders. He recalls wild, unpredictable hops and says he prefers the fast ball. Ainsmith, now Giants scout and heavier than in his playing days, discusses the challenge of following the pitch.
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Washington
Eddie Almerith
Washingtom Exterier
Wallee Johnson
Eddie
Waltz
Ward
Ainsmith
Johnson
Walter
East
Leonard
Eddie Rommes
Philadelphia
Jis
New York Giants
Postage Due Letters in Brazil Move to Recipient Payment
Letters with insufficient postage in Brazil are to be delivered to the addressee who must pay the postman before receiving them, changing traditional handling.
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Brazil
Bobby Jones 3rd Debuts in Southern Prep Tourney
Bobby Jones III, 14, made his competitive golf bow at the sixth annual Southern prep and high school tournament in Chattanooga. Father Robert Tyre Jones Sr. hopes he enjoys the game and stays away from a tour career, predicting a low 70s score would please him as the boy gains experience.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bobby Jones
Robert Tyre Jones
Bobby
Marist College
Atlanta
Jones
Hadley Joins Philadelphia A’s after Giants deal
Pitcher Bump Hadley veteran right hander joins his fifth MLB club as the New York Giants return him to the American league. The Yankees put Hadley on waivers and the Philadelphia Athletics claimed him. Hadley had previously played for Washington Chicago and St. Louis.
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New York
U.P
Bump Hadley
New York Giants
Hadley
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Bunt Balks Pirate Hurler In Opener
Cy Blanton held the Bees hitless through seven innings in the 1941 opener before a bunt ended the no hitter threat. His four hitter was the best in the majors, though his screw ball strains his arm limiting his seasons.
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Bunt
Philadelphia
Cy Blanton
Bob Feller
Bees
Simon First Fighter Insures His Hands
Abe Simon insures his hands for 25000 dollars becoming the first boxer on record to take such a precaution. He fears potential damage before a Joe Louis rematch as other boxing notes from the era appear in the Derby context.
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Simon
Abraham
Dukes
Joe Louis
Lou Tufano
Market Wise
Wood Memorial
George Carroll
Don Meade
Lou Novikoff
Ballyhoo
Blue Pair Derby Candidate Sought By Mayer After Injury
Blue Pair, the Derby candidate that changed hands for 40000, nearly sold to Louis B Mayer for 100000 before a leg injury in February. Oklahoma U. seeks a 1942 football date with Auburn. Patty Berg took eight months to write her new golf tome.
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Blue Pair
Louis B. Mayer
Oklahoma U
Auburn
Patty Berg
Humorous Moment In Des Moines Dinner Toast
At a Des Moines dinner the toast master mispronounced Harry Stuhidreher and the guest replied with a joke about learning the name by age eight. The exchange showed lighthearted humor as attendees enjoyed the moment.
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Harry Stuhidreher
Des Moines
Harry
Pardner
Caught on the Fly Victor C Jones Campaign
Boston Globe reports on Victor C. Jones continuing a one man campaign to push for major league changes. Jones advocates for reforms and rallies support from fans and local backers while challenging established figures.
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Victor C
Boston Globe
Jones
James E. Doyle Cleveland Plate Dealer Ad
James E. Doyle promotes boots and shoes for babies in a Cleveland area plate dealer advertisement. The message highlights footwear offerings for infants.
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James E. Doyle
Cleveland
Derby
Reds Hope to Parade in Flatbush This Afternoon
May day festivities fuel hopes as the Cincinnati Reds plan a big parade in Flatbush this afternoon, aiming to showcase team spirit and community enthusiasm.
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Cincinnati Reds
Flatbush
Boxing Tribute recalls Pace Dano bout and Scalzo title
A year ago Georgie Pace defended the bantamweight crown by outpointing Pablo Dano over 10 rounds as the NBA recognized Petey Scalzo as featherweight champion.
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Georgie Pace
Pablo Dano
Petey Scalzo
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