Judge Landis to quit bench for baseball role
Kenesaw Mountain Landis plans to resign as federal judge to devote full time as baseball commissioner. The move, long anticipated, would take effect early June after his high command pay rises to 42500 a year. He has not yet resigned and defers comment, telling reporters he will act in confidence when ready.
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Record Crowd for Kentucky Derby Is Expected Saturday
Louisville hotel reservations show record demand for Derby weekend at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Estimates suggest the largest crowd ever to attend Kentucky's Derby, with visitors from eastern southern states and beyond. A Friday bantamweight title bout between Pal Moore and Joe Lynch is also expected to boost arrivals.
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Moran Back in Ring as Heavyweight Square-up Looms
New York May 4 Frank Moran returns from Europe aimed at top heavyweights. He taunts Joe Beckett and eye Georges Carpentier as a potential opponent, with Carpentier signaling openness if Dempsey’s July 2 bout ends unfavorably. Moran seeks a knockdown match to lure Carpentier and challenge Dempsey, while Freddy Welsh plans a summer comeback to chase lighter titles, possibly renewing a clash with Benny Leonard.
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Ohio State Purdue Western Conference Baseball Today
In Chicago on May 3 Ohio State meets Chicago and Purdue faces Northwestern in Western Conference baseball games at local venues. The pairings place Ohio State against the University of Chicago and Purdue against Northwestern seeking league results.
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Benton Wins First Start This Season In New York
The New York Nationals defeated Boston 7 to 2 in New York. Benton earned his first start of the season, holding Boston to three hits. The game marked the Nationals’ fourth straight win after sweeping the previous series.
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A Comic Strip in Type McEvoy on Living Life Backwards
A writer imagines age reversing so people are 60 at birth and become younger with time. He argues aging should start earlier, making life longer in experience while youth returns, reducing parental and financial burdens and changing societal norms. Copyright 1931 Associated Editors.
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Yesterday's hero Judge leads Washington trio in loss
The Scoreboard notes Joe Judge tripled in the tenth for the Washington basemen but the Athletics lost 4 to 2. Rube Benton pitched his first game of the season allowing Braves three hits as the Giants won 7 to 2. Piercy, Yanks' rookie, singled in the third and scored in a 2 to 0 win over the Red Sox. The Tigers knocked Faber out and defeated the White Sox in a Crate inning showdown.
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Boxer Fatally Injured in Hazleton Bout
Leonard Sanduchi McAdoo, Pa. boxer dies after fall in a boxing match in Hazleton. The windpipe was severed in the impact and he collapsed, later dying at a hospital.
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Detroit Defeats White Sox 13 to 1 in May 4 Game
Detroit Americans won decisively over Chicago 13 to 1 in Detroit. Leonard pitched effectively as Detroit built a 4-run first inning on Faber's efforts, with Chicago avoiding a shutout only by Falk's double and Mulligan's single in the ninth. Chicago's entries included Hooper, Johnson, Collins, and Schalk among others, while Detroit's hitters featured Young, Bush, Cob, Veach, Shorten, Jones, Blue, Bassler, Leonard, and others in a dominant offensive showing.
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Standings and results from yesterday's baseball leagues
In the American Association, St. Paul lost to Minneapolis 2 to 4 while Columbus beat Toledo 5 to 3. Toursville Indianapoli s rain, Kansas City plays Milwaukee in cold conditions. In the Threes League, Terre Haute crushed Rockford 19 to 0 as Peoria faced Rock Island Moliné with Bloomington and Cedar Rapids also noted in cold.
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Ananias and Sapphira Two Geese Fish Mississippi
In Satchez Mississippi on March 4, J T Kerr keeps two geese trained to fish and deliver catches from the Mississippi river. The birds swim before learning to catch bass trout and other fish with discrimination, inspired by a local hog-hunting tale from Col Tucker Gibson.
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Alexander to fight Garry Rhodes May 10 in Lawler Indiana
Ralph Alexander Waterloo heavyweight is carded for a 10 round title bout with Garry Rhodes Milwaukee at Lawler Indiana on May 10. The bout follows a recent draw with Hughey Walker Kansas City and signals a busy summer schedule with challengers mounting.
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Oldtime Pirates back on top stir fans in 1921
New York May 4 Oldtime Pirates stars Bab Adams and Mooney Gibson spark a 1921 Pittsburgh winning streak. The veteran battery leads a pitching and strategic effort as Maranville and Tierney bolster the lineup. Only three defeats in 16 games, with Gibson guiding the attack and Adams pitching.
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Cherokee Grid prospects look strong for 1921 football
Cherokee Indiana May 4 With Captain Dusbinski and 10 other letter men available for the 1921 team a strong squad is expected to represent Cherokee on the gridiron. Last season was one of the school’s best with all games won except the Sioux City contest. The 1921 schedule lists Oct 1 Odeboit Oct 8 Sibley Oct 15 Webster City Oct 22 Fonda Oct Spencer Nov 5 Ida Grove Nov 12 Tin Lake Nov 18 Sac City Nov 25 LaMars
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Amateur Ball League Formed at West Union
Amateur baseball league organized at West Union with delegates from Elgin Clermont Sumner and Fredericksburg. May 1 breaking training rules suspended Athletics pitcher fined $100. first games set for June 1 Maynard at Haskore Elgin at Clermont Fredericksburg at Sumner.
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Britton S Barn Good Aging Arm
Champion welterweight Jack Britton plans to tutor aspiring boxers even after retirement. The New York gymkeeper shares that defense is hardest to teach and emphasizes weight behind each punch while guiding youngsters without charging. He remains popular among youths for freely imparting knowledge.
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Annual Ames Shoot Slated for May 10
Ames IA May 4 The annual registered tournament by the Ames Guard will be held May 10 beginning at 10 a.m. The program features 10 strings of 15 targets each, totaling 75 targets. Entrance is 8.75 dollars, covering targets and American Trapshooting Association dues. Fred Whitney will cashier the shoot.
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American boxers sail for ports in Australia
Leo Patterson, A. E. F. lightweight champion, and Lawrence Hawkins, bantamweight, both of St. Louis, sailed from San Francisco today for Australia per manager Louis Hodge. They will tour Australian cities where boats are arranged for them.
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Seven fall football games listed for Ellaworth College
Iowa Falls Iowa May 4 The following schedule of football games for next fall is announced by Glenn Smith director of athletics of Snow College Oct 1 Cedar Valley Junior College at Iowa Falls Oct 14 Upper Iowa University Fayette Oct 21 Town State Teachers College At Cedar Falls Oct M Buena Vista College at Stora Take 1 J Columbia College of Town Eh Ore Nov WS Still Osteopaths Des Moines at Town Rally i Nov M4 Western Union College at Iowa Falls
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Yokel and Thye Wrestle to Draw in Portland Match
Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City and Ted Thye of Portland wrestled to a two hour draw before a large crowd. The bout was billed to decide the world middleweight title. Yokel weighed 164 pounds and Thye 166.
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Rariden Reinstated by Baseball Commissioner
Cincinnati catcher Bill Rariden is reinstated by Judge Landis to take effect immediately after a suspension for not joining the Reds before April 24. He reported to the team on Sunday.
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Who'll Win? Beckett on Dempsey versus Carpentier
London May 2 United Press quotes Joe Beckett heavyweight champion of England saying he never saw Dempsey but has heard he is a great hard hitting fighter. He knows what Carpentier can do and believes if Dempsey is as fast as claimed he will win a great contest and he hopes to be there to see the fight and challenge the winner.
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Big boxing card for Irish benefit in Pittsburgh
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh meets Bartley Madden of New York in a 10‑round heavyweight bout at an Irish benefit show in Pittsburgh. Also on the card Jack Perry of Pittsburgh versus Marty Cross of New York, and Fred Fulton against Jack Temple of San Francisco in 10 rounds. Two other Pittsburgh fighters in additional bouts.
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Landis Meets 115 Men In Chicago Park Visits
Judge Landis, baseball’s high commissioner, aims to meet every major league player. He visits Chicago parks after games, chats with teams on benches, and asks personal questions between stories of his federal judgeship. Players praise his wit, knowledge, and approachable style, hoping his close guidance boosts mutual cooperation.
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Cincinnati Rallies To Lead NL Race With Cubs Win
Last year Cincinnati took the NL lead by beating Chicago as Joe Leonard of the Washington club died from appendicitis. Wally Schang reported to the Red Sox and was reinstated. Giants and Phillies used 32 players. Detroit beat Cleveland 2 to 1 after scoring two runs in the ninth.
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Cedar Valley meet to feature East and West High entries
Cedar Falls Teachers College and Cedar Valley schools prepare for the Cedar Valley track meet in Independence on May 6. East High receives an invitation and plans a strong showing after defeating West High 86 to 37, with Parkin as a key scorer. Weather has hindered workouts but coaches expect a competitive meet with many students possibly earning West High colors next season.
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