Cowboys Even Series By Trimming El Paso 8 To 5
Hank Squire's PRESS BOX recounts baseball umpiring debates sparked by Bill Klem the veteran NL official. Klem defends flawless calls, drawing a line in the dirt to eject violators and claiming he never missed one. The piece reflects on umpiring controversy and instinctive lines drawn at the plate.
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Bimelech Contention Clouds Belmont Race Prospects
Col Edward Riley Bradley arrived in New York and declared Bimelech will not race at Belmont unless the track is fast. He requires dry footing at post time, ruling out many track conditions. The columnist disputes Bradley's view, arguing a true champion must win under various conditions, not rely on favorable tracks.
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Baseball Bats and Their Use At Local Factory
In Louisville on May 16 Henry W. Morrow, supervisor at the Hillerich and Bradsby bat factory, explains good hitters keep to a bat model though this was not always the case. He recalls Honus Wagner selecting multiple distinct bats years ago, and Al Simmons of the Athletics testing several bats before choosing one.
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King Limits Texas Club To Eight Blows
Tucson moundsman Jim King held the Texans to eight hits as El Paso beat Tucson 8-5 to even the series. Box score details list key players and final tallies, with Montgomery taking the loss and King earning the win as Albuquerque led Bisbee 10-6 over the Cardinals.
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Toronto tops Baltimore in a no hit game
A year ago Bill Weir pitched a no hit no run game as Toronto beat Baltimore 8 0. The feat highlighted a standout performance by Weir and the Toronto lineup.
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Unfinished finding a bat sparks a hopeful remark
A quote captures a person inspecting a bat and noting it matches what he has sought. The fragment hints at anticipation of use or approval, without detailing the setting or outcome.
Pitchers Hold Upper Hand In National League
Pitchers dominated as Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 5-2 behind Gene Thompson five-hitter. Larry French limited Boston to two hits in a 2-0 Cubs win. Carl Hubbell scattered eight hits in a 5-2 Giants victory over Pittsburgh. Kirby Higbe defeated St. Louis 6-3 on 11 hits.
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Industrial loop action as D. M. Barbers lag behind Boots and Lula
The D. M. Barbers hold a slim lead over Lula Beauties after a strong showing with Carlson 550 and Morrow 556 for the Boots. Grease-Balls surge for third with Brewer 539 Shields 536, while Radiators tie with Lumbers as Gough 503 and Dixon 519 lead respective teams. Cincinnati Reds spark a wild Brooklyn game with Werber homer and Hershberger triple before a MCKechnie rally cuts the lead.
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Milwaukee Fans Backing Dodgers in Nation’s Baseball Pulse
Milwaukee sports readers rally behind the Brooklyn Dodgers as fans note Brooklyn pitchers with Milwaukee ties. Former Brewers stars Whitlow Wyatt Luke Hamlin Tex Carleton Tot Presswell Newel Kimball fueled Dodgers gains. Predicted Dodgers comeback hinges on Makosky and De Shong, ex Yankees farm product.
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High Jumper Seeks to Understand Near World Record Feat
Stillwater Oklahoma May 16 Sean Don Boydston Oklahoma Aggie sophomore star who nearly tied the world high jump mark at 6 feet 9 1 2 inches after a 6 10 inch effort in Fort Worth recalls the soaring moment and explains the pressure of living up to a record showing.
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Stanford Hurler Sought By Majors
Quentin Thompson of Stanford University pitcher is sought by at least five professional teams, four major league clubs. Chicago Cubs offered $10,000 to sign, while the Cincinnati Reds were also negotiating. Thompson delaying signing.
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Pirates Top Handley and Elliott. Rain Halts AL Games
Hubbell allowed only two runs on two home runs by Handley and Elliott as Brooklyn and Cincinnati games produced most silent bats. The day saw three balls hit to the outfield after noon while French and Strincevich battled. all American League games were postponed due to rain and cold.
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Vince DiMaggio Sets New Strikeout Record at Polo Grounds
Vince DiMaggio sets a Polo Grounds strikeout record by whiffing eight times in a game. The report notes previous three season counts and mentions Dixon and minor league stints. The piece also references various sports figures and upcoming events with a tone of chaotic newspaper chatter.
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Flag Waving Dept Fires Up Pirates in Pennsylvania Hills
A stirring urging from the Pennsylvania hill country, rallying the Pirates with unquenchable fire and defiant pep, pushing toward a bold but debated path as the crowd voices strong support.
Scalzo Wins World Featherweight Title Recognition
Petey Scalzo of New York earned recognition as featherweight champion by the National Boxing Association after a sixth round TKO of Frankie Covelli of Chicago. Scalzo floored Covelli four times in the fifth and twice in the sixth to stop the bout.
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Washington Pete Scalzo Knocks Out Covelli In New York
Washington Pete Scalzo, 121, the N B A featherweight champion, defeated Frankie Covelli, 122, in New York. The Chicago bout ended with Scalzo delivering a knockout at six rounds.
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