Basebal l attendance soars as 237828 pack seven parks
George Kirksey reports a record turnout in New York on May 31 with 237,828 fans at seven ball parks. Highlights include Hubbell's 1 hitter, Ruffing’s near no hitter, the Giants’ 8 run twelfth inning rally, and Reds sweeping Chicago. Dodgers lose twice to the Giants while Red Sox split with Yankees in twin bill. The day also notes rising food prices in Australia.
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Tight Hurling Is Figen Of Coast Games
Pacific Coast league action had Seattle sweeping Hollywood in a doubleheader 2–0 and 4–3 while San Francisco edged Sacramento 1–0 and Los Angeles 8–2 to 3–0 in the week. Turpin pitched a three hitter for Seattle. Kleinke allowed two hits for San Francisco. Oscar Judd, Tom Simmons, Jack Darrow and others homered in varied wins.
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Johnny Verges
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Lou Stringer
Lee Stine
Howard Craghead
Carl Dumler
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Ed Stutz
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Quiet respect wins rain soaked Indy 500 safety win
Indianapolis May 31 The 500 mile race ended with Wilbur Shaw in the lead as rain halted action and Eddie Rickenbacker signaled the yellow flag to protect drivers lives. Rex Mays Mauri Rose Joel Thorne Ted Horn and Louis Meyer acknowledged Shaw’s near victory, while Meyer and Shaw earned second dough. Rickenbacker declared no profit is worth a life.
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Dodger Denial Tops Rumor Of Deal In Front Office
The Dodgers deny shipping Mungo Hudson and Kay to the Phillies for Higbe and Mueller amid whispers of a major midseason trade. Other notes include Archie Henderson's tennis surge, Cullenbine price drop, and Father’s Day events in Opelousas Evangeline league.
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Arizona Riders Win Over Army Poloists
The University of Arizona defeated Governor's Island 10 to 7 at Morris Memorial Stadium in New York. Charley Mosse led with four goals and Bob Perkins added three as Arizona built a strong early lead, watched by about 1,500 spectators.
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Seven Year Old Capt Cal Wins Hollywood Premiere Stakes
In Inglewood California Capt Cal a seven year old horse owned by A M Koewler won the Hollywood Premiere stakes ahead of Son Of War with Lassator third. The victory marked Cal’s first stake win in five years as 40000 spectators packed the track and $831000 was wagered in the pari mutuel pool.
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Hubbell Streak Ends as Dodgers Top Giants 10-3
Three years after his record run, Carl Hubbell saw his 24 game win streak across two seasons snapped by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Hubbell exited in the fourth inning as the Giants were routed 10 to 3.
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Shaw becomes second driver to win three Indy 500s
Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time with an average speed of 114.277 mph, finishing just ahead of Rex Mays to join Louis Meyer as a three time winner. The race ran under a caution flag from the 375 mile mark due to rain. Shaw led from 260 miles on and drove his Maserati to victory as Mays finished closely behind.
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Giants Dodgers doubleheader at Polo Grounds astonish crowd
Five years ago a record National league crowd of 63 943 watched the New York Giants trounce the Brooklyn Dodgers twice at Polo Grounds while the Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Senators to seize first place in the American League.
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Phoenix Defeats Tucson Nine in District Showing Strength
Phoenix Thunderbirds beat Bare's of Tucson 6-1 to complete a two game sweep. Lefty Riegel, Tucson ace, was shelled as Ambrose Polica, 18, held the visitors to four hits and one run.
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