YANKEES CLING TO slim AL lead amid rain ruined day
Major league action delayed by April showers as New York Yankees edged Cleveland 3 to 2 to hold a one game lead over Detroit and Cleveland in the American League. Washington defeated Detroit while other games were postponed or canceled. George Burns led the Reds with a four for five day, and Hornsby left injured but not seriously. Harry Heilmann extended his hitting streak to 16 as Tigers enjoyed a rare win resume later.
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Dream hunch nets Fitzpatrick big Lincoln Grand National win
Belfast notes Dan Fitzpatrick trusted a dreaming hunch and staked 25 dollars on White Bud to win the Lincoln handicap and Sergeant Murphy to win the Grand National. White Bud paid 66 to 1, netting about 1650, then Sergeant Murphy won at 16 to 1. Total winnings exceed 25000 dollars with no one to share the tale.
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Des Moines Hosts Iowa Conference Track Meet
Des Moines university will host the Iowa conference track and field meet this weekend with about 150 athletes from multiple schools. Harold Beil, the athletic director and coach, says preparations are ready and strong competition is expected in all events. Morningside, Simpson, State Teachers College, Des Moines, and Parsons are noted as strong contenders.
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A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy on Radio Symbols
McEvoy examines radio station call initials and their meanings in a playful critique. He riffs on examples like WIA WORT WGR and WLAG, urging readers to learn what the initials stand for and to devise better symbols for the radio age.
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The Laws of Golf by Innis Brown Queries
A reader asks about golf rule interpretations including replacing a displaced ball, removing the hole flag for a difficult approach, and caddie interference. Innis Brown responds that a player may not move or disturb anything beyond one club length from the ball, and notes that a caddie may not perform such acts. Submit questions with stamped self addressed envelopes for prompt answers.
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Simple methods for short approach shots in golf
Jim Barnes advises keeping to plain run up and using a straight faced club for short approaches. He notes avoid overcomplication and stresses a smooth, even takeaway with a mashie or mashie niblick when necessary. The guidance highlights steady tempo and simple technique.
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Safe or Out and Umpire Roles in Baseball Questions
A reader asks about safe or out calls when a baseman overruns first base and how umpire decisions depend on ball possession. It covers bunting on a third strike, whether players can umpire, and notes players sometimes act as umpires in majors with stated cautions.
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Sumner Baseball Team Wins First Trial Game
Sumner Iowa May 9 strong balanced team. Wall and Schwerin lead pitching staff. Sumner defeated Hatkwere 3 to 2 in 10 innings in a fast, ragged but entertaining practice game before about 300 fans.
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Brown and Pezdiatz Lead Local Team in Batting Face
Seven games into the season the Gigone Waterloo sluggers show strong hitting with a team average of .414, 81 hits and 62 runs. Muggs Brown leads with .407 while Dode Erdritz is close at .29. Mullen and O Shea pace runs with 10 and nine. The Hawks schedule 15 games here, nine in June. Mississippi Valley League weather delays push extra games to Dubuque on June 3 10 11. Marshalltown and Ottumwa series follow, while Nobles of the McGinnity clan displays control and English in action. Brown and Pezdiatz top local batting standings.
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Standings and yesterday's baseball results
National League results show New York 4 Chicago 1, Pittsburgh 6 St Louis 11, Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 7 Boston 6. American League York 3 eriquelana 3, Washington 2 Detroit 2. Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis noted as wet and cold. All American Association games postponed. Western League results Oklahoma City 14 St Joseph 5, Wichita 1 Tulsa 6, Omaha 7 Denver 2, Sioux City Des Moines cold.
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Knepper Likely to Defend His Titles
Des Moines reports indicate Knepper of Iowa may defend his titles in the Trans Mississippi and state golf championships this season. Date conflicts risk his missing the intercollegiate and national open, but date changes are under review to allow his participation. Knepper, captain of Princeton’s golf team, would lead in the intercollegiate from June 15 to 30, while the Mississippi tournaments for Open are set July 9. The Iowa state event is planned for Cedar Rapids.
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Springfield fighter defends title with first-round KO
Springfield's champion successfully defended his world colored light heavyweight title by stopping Tiger Flowers in the first round in Atlanta. New York's Jack Bernstein won a judges decision over Brian Flores in New York. Tex Blake Stevens stopped Frankie Macharland in round nine of a scheduled ten. Babe Hernan knocked out Harry Kahakoff in one round in St. Louis. Jack Kearns recruits sparring partners for the Gibions bout in Salt Lake City. Henry Breckinridge denied the federation had suspended Charley Paddock.
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Hawks Lose Skillpa and See Roster Shuffle In Waterloo
The Hawks' Nest report pitcher Stanley Skillpa will not rejoin Waterloo after Worcester released him due to injury concerns this season. Frank Boyle and Marshalltown manager released Pat Howard while Ted Olges formed the Ansons. Creston, Cedar Rapids and Rockford moves ripple through the circuit as Bird, Krisinger and others switch teams. Umpire disputes and praise for Pedersen mark opening action. Rex Adkins joins his band as pitcher, and the Hawks receive friendly local reception from Rotarians and Lions.
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Willard Predicted to Beat Johnson in Big Show
International News sports writer Davis J. Walsh analyzes Jess Willard’s return against Lloyd Johnson, arguing Willard’s size and style favor a decisive win. Johnson’s looping lefts and close work seem unlikely to trouble the former champion, who should win handily if in form.
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Americans Still Hold In British Amateur Championship
Six American golfers began play with Francis Ouimet O P Willing George Rotan and John Neville advancing to the round of 32. Wight and Maxwell Marston were eliminated as conditions favored the Americans in a rainy day wind shift. Ouimet and Rotan led a strong American challenge while others fell to British opponents in the touroff.
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Giants and Cubs Vie for Early Baseball Season Hype
New York reporters note the Giants optimistic push with the Phillies Braves and Robins while Cubs front man Bill Killefer downplays early weaknesses. Charley Slollacher and Grimes out hurt but Grantham shows promise as a solid infield addition and rookie pitchers loom in the east debut.
Indians Lose Seventh One Run Game To Yankees
Cleveland fell 3 to 2 to New York, marking the Indians seventh one run defeat this season. Detroit beat Speaker’s team by the same margin five times, with St Louis also achieving the feat once. Speaker is expected to return.
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Lineup Update Ends Three Day Suspension
The lineup today reflects the end of a three day suspension which concluded yesterday. Details on who was suspended and any immediate actions have not been released by the team.
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