Cleveland's vaunted hurlers double duty again
Cleveland’s four starters Feller Lemon Wynn and Garcia work at a punishing pace with few relief options. They have started all but one of 19 games, while Lou Brissie and Bob Chakales trail, forcing relief appearances. The Indians beat the Red Sox 4-2 in 10 innings as Wynn earned his fourth win.
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Kennedy holds Cubs to one hit in comeback win for Giants
Pitcher Monte Kennedy allowed only one hit in 6 1 3 innings of relief to earn credit in New York's 3 2 victory over Chicago. Archie Wilson sparked Washington with five RBIs on a double and two singles as the Benators routed St. Louis 13 1.
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Cornerstone Sealing Practice Persisted into 15th Century
The practice of sealing a living person inside a building’s cornerstone continued into the 1400s. This tradition linked construction with ritual protection and was observed in certain European projects of the era.
Cavaliers Aim to Move Up in Big Six Race
Virginia hopes to narrow the Big Six lead by beating VMI in Lexington. A win would place the Cavaliers at 3 1 with 1 in league play, setting up a Saturday clash with Richmond in Richmond. Hampden Sydney routed VMI 21 4 as Eddie Wyant and Tommy Glascock led with nine hits. Randolph Macon leads Little Six and MAC with a 12 of 14 record. Richmond moved to College Park for a Maryland tilt after a cancelled George Washington doubleheader.
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National League Scores: Cleveland Defeats Boston in 10 Innings
The Associated Press reports Cleveland beats Boston 4 to 2 after 10 innings as part of National League action. Also noted were Washington dominating St Louis 13 to 1 in a separate game and mentions of night only games.
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Bakes Own Wedding Cake In Grand Detroit Wedding
Frank Ganbing baked his own wedding cake to be perfect and ended up with a towering nine foot high creation weighing about 300 pounds. The cake rose in several tiers with cake like pillars and a base of seven steps leading to a miniature church scene featuring the bride groom and wedding party.
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Hawthorne Bowling Handicap Opens Thursday at Health Center Alleys
The Dr Allen Hawthorne Handicap Tournament for men runs Thursday to Saturday at Health Center Alleys with a $50 first prize and $25 second prize. A 3-5 handicap applies to the 120 scratch difference. Eligible are A B C Church and BrakeBlck Leagues. last year’s winner was Artie Kiracore. Dr Hawthorne adds $5 for high game and $5 for high scratch set.
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Pitchers Discuss How to Neutralize Babe Ruth
Earl Whitehill recalls strategies against Babe Ruth, noting a general aim to pitch high and outside, though Ruth often punished mistakes. Whitehill mentions Hub Pruett as Ruth’s toughest counter, with a string of 13 strikeouts on a single sequence using a sharp screwball.
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Staley Leads Early Season With Five Wins
St. Louis pitcher Gerry Staley became the first major hurler to reach five victories this season and carries a 10 game win streak dating from last August. His latest win came in a 4 3 decision over the Boston Braves on Sunday as he credited his teammates for support.
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Jackie Robinson Tops Majors With .426 Batting Mark
Brooklyn star leads NL as Stan Musial slumps to .277 while Robinson holds a 149 point edge. In the American League Bob Neiman and Jim Delsing of the Browns share the 400 average lead. The snapshot notes Robinson's hot pace with 20 hits in 47 at bats over 15 games.
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Mountain Lion Killed After Long Hunt in Eshom Valley
A hunter using three dogs treed and killed a 150 pound mountain lion in Porterville area. The five hour hunt covered three miles as dogs followed the scent, with the cat measuring 8 feet 2 inches nose to tail tip.
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Sugar Ray May Seek Third World Title in June Bout
New York boxing fans await June 23 at Yankee Stadium as Sugar Ray Robinson, former welterweight champion and current middleweight king, challenges Joe Maxim for the light heavyweight crown in a 15 round bout. If Robinson wins he would join Bob Fitzsimmons and Henry Armstrong as the only men to hold three division titles.
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Clarke County Baseball Game Postponed Rescheduled
The Clarke County Warren County baseball game was postponed yesterday due to rain and rescheduled for May 13. The game will be played on the Berryville diamond at 3 15 p m.
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Blue Devils Seen Sure Winners In S. C. Division Race
Duke’s 20 wins in 22 games and a 15 1 conference mark position the Blue Devils to clinch the Southern Division title in the ACC race despite a postponed game with Wake Forest. Star Dick Groat, praised by coach Jack Combs as the greatest he’s coached, anchors a lineup with plus .300 hitters.
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NCAA Casts Eye on Kentucky Athletics
The NCAA opened a formal inquiry into the University of Kentucky after a New York judge described the program as a commercial enterprise. President Hugh Willett said steps are in place to determine possible constitutional and by laws violations, following Judge Paul Streit’s suspension and probation for three Kentucky stars: Alex Groza, Ralph Beard, and Dale Barnstable.
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Fragmentary Claim Highlights Rupp In Involvement
A fragment notes responsibility shared by Adolph Rupp and others for corrupting and demoralizing defendants, implying pressure on players and possible coaching complicity in misconduct.
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Adolph Rupp
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