Ferrell Shuts Down Athletics In 4 3 Win
Cleveland ace Wes Ferrell defeats the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3 in his west debut, doubling and scoring the go ahead run in the seventh. Al Simmons homers twice, aiding the Indians to fourth place as the Yankees win 9 to 2 over Detroit.
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Multicity wrestling and baseball quirks across opening day
AP report covers wrestling bouts in New Haven New York San Francisco and Baltimore with draws and falls plus baseball notes from Boston Chicago and Pittsburgh. Highlights include Karl Sarpolis defeating John Freberg and Mel Ott homers aiding the Giants while the Dodgers spoil Cincinnati and Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia.
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Jockeys at Chicago Threatened by Letters
Three veteran riders Jimmy Smith R Jones and Jimmy McCoy reported threats by letter to Chicago officials demanding they ride. The letters, sent to Washington Park jockeys under contract or freelance, were turned over to police who deem them written by a crank.
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Arizmendi Beats Newsboy Brown In 10 Round Thriller
In Los Angeles on June 8 18 year old Baby Arizmendi bantamweight champion of Mexico won a close 10 round decision over Newsboy Brown. The final round sparked the victor as both men traded rounds and Brown sought a title bid. Earlier Ray Macias Mexico City middleweight lost to Benny Miller Los Angeles by technical knockout after a cut over the left eye ended his bid.
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Cardinals Build For 1933 With Profit In Mind
Branch Rickey reorganizes the St. Louis Cards trading veterans for cash and prospects to rebuild for 1933. The moves involve Hafey High Grimes Wilson and Rhem among others, shifting assets to strengthen the farm system and balance sheets while aiming for future success.
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Fay Coskey to headline Friday boxing card at Paramount
Fay Coskey will head the main event against Pete Olague in a 20 round pro gram at the Paramount Amusement Hall Friday evening. The card features six bouts, with Anglo-Americans facing Spanish-Americans, and a five-man battle royal in preliminaries. George King, a popular middleweight, will appear in the semi finals.
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Spetrolle to Meet Canzoneri in Lightweight Title Fight
Fargo reports Jack Hurley announced Billy Spetrolle of Duluth Minnesota will face Tony Canzoneri for the lightweight boxing championship in a forthcoming bout. The event marks a major title clash with high stakes for both fighters and the boxing world.
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Hollywood Stars Rally To Stun LA In Ninth
Hollywood avoids a loss with a ninth inning comeback to beat Los Angeles 7 to 6. Ted Mayer hit a home run. Yde Shellenback and Meusel contributed key hits as pinch hitters. Sacramento blanked San Francisco 5 to 0 behind Deshong pitching.
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Oakland Cpl pushes seventh inning rally to beat Missions 7 4
In San Francisco on June 8, CPL Oakland erupted for five runs in the seventh inning, fueled by five hits and four walks, to overcome the Missions 7 to 4. The late surge sealed the win for Oakland.
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Portland Streak Ends as Walters Quiets Old Team
Junk Walters, a pitcher who once wore the Portland uniform, turned against his former teammates and held them to a 5 to 2 loss. Lefty Orrell hit a homer with a man aboard in the second to put the Indians ahead.
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Albuquerque Defeats El Paso 13 to 3 in Series Opener
Albuquerque overcame El Paso with a 13 to 3 victory as the Dons exploded for four runs in the third inning and seven more in the eighth. Bisbee Douglas at Tucson was postponed.
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Fargo Express and Can zoneri to Fight 15 Rounds at Madison Square
Petrolle's manager said New York will host a 15 round bout between the Fargo Express and Can zoneri at Madison Square Garden with official terms not disclosed. The date remains uncertain listed as July 11 or July 28.
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Nurmi Plans Olympic Journey Amid Suspension Standstill
Los Angeles reports Finland aims to have distance star Paavo Nurmi compete in the Olympic Games. Attache Runar Ohls said Nurmi will arrive before Finland's 45-athlete team, which sails July 3 and reaches New York July 13, as Finland weighs a strong track bid dependent on Nurmi’s IF suspension.
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Wisconsin Senator Seeks Wealth Distribution Report
Senator LaFollette introduces a resolution urging the commerce department to report on the dis tribution of national wealth. Immediate consideration is blocked by Senator McNary who objects.
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Stars shine in MLB action with multiple key performances
Floyd Vaughan and Pirates beat the Phillies with his double and four singles. Mel Ott homered twice to power the Giants past the Reds. Jack Quinn pitched well in relief for the Dodgers and drove in three with a double. Wes Ferrell helped the Indians defeat the Athletics with a strong start and bat. Red Ruffing scattered for the Yankees in a win. Tigers collected nine hits to beat their opponent. Walter Stewart of the Browns held the Red Sox to six hits. Myers Reynolds and Kerr drove in four runs in the 11th against the White Sox.
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Boxing Results From Multiple Cities On Night Of Fights
In Indianapolis Tracy Cox stopped Dominic Petrone. Milwaukee Tait Littman outpointed Rosy Rosales. Newark Ernie Schaaf outpointed Tony Galento. Dayton Frankie Palmo outpointed Vince Forgione. Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi outpointed Newsboy Brown. Portland Ah Wing Lee outpointed Eddie Mack.
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