Favorites Win in Tournament as Hemsley Traded to Indians
In Cleveland the Indians acquire Ralston Burdett Hemsley from the Browns in exchange for Billy Sullivan Roy Hughes and Ed Goole. The move aims to boost pitching support with a top notch catcher while fans weigh the impact of Hemsley’s temperament on training rules. Opposing views emerge from a Cleveland News survey showing mixed reactions to the deal and the Browns’ strategy to move Hemsley despite his batting potential.
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Cole
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Plains, Stewarts Favored To Advance In Athens County Tourney
The Athens County basketball tournament at Ohio University gym features four evening games with The Plains and Stewart favored to win as defending champions The Plains blasted Greens Run 65 16 while Stewart edged New Marshfield 20 15 led by Red Harkins. Tonight's schedule includes Albany vs Coolville Buchtel vs Stewart J T vs The Plains and Hollister vs Ames Bern. Survivors move to semi finals Friday.
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Schively
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J. Cochran
Ee Keeton
Ee Smith
Seren Wee Thomas
McQuaid
Robson
Enee McConnell
Graham
Nutter
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Ft Williams
P. Brown
Douglas
S Friece
Chappell
Bobo
Louis pounds Mann to a dramatic knockout in third round
In New York, Joe Louis overpoweringly stopped Mann Nathan Mann of Hamden in the third round after a tense start. Louis cracked with left hooks and right hands, sending Mann through the ropes for a decisive knockout as 19,490 fans roared. The bout raises questions about Louis's plan for Schmeling this summer.
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Max Schmeling
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Arthur Donovan
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Soldier Returns to England After 36 Years of Service
Karachi India reports Private Nobby Esplin of the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment is returning to England for the first time since 1901. With 36 years of service, he is likely the longest-serving private in the British Army.
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Royal West Kent Regiment
England
Thief Steals Wax Museum Jack Cornwall Trinkets
London police report the dummy V. C. on the wax figure of boy naval hero Jack Cornwall at Madame Tussaud's Museum has been stolen, the museum confirming the loss of displayed trinkets from the figure.
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Dizzy Dean Signs With Cardinals For 1988 Season
Star pitcher Dizzy Dean agreed to a contract for the 1988 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal was announced from Winter Haven Florida after Dean met with Branch Rickey. Terms were undisclosed but reports suggest a reduction from last year’s 22 500 payment.
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Dizzy) Dean
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LIU Triumphs Over Marshall in 38-33 Victory
Long Island University defeated Marshall College 38 to 33 in Columbus led by captain Art Hillhouse and Irving Torgoff. Julius Rivlin led Marshall with 10 points as the visitors pulled away late after a tight first half.
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Pompoon Tires Ten Furlongs In Fast Santa Anita Run
Pompoon second to Seabiscuit in the Santa Anita Handicap breezed ten furlongs in 2 08 25 at Santa Anita Park. Sceneshifter, Belmont Stakes runner up, under Earle Sande, finished a mile and a furlong in 1 52 4 5, going easily at the finish.
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U. S. Entry 100-8 In Grand National
Delachance owned by J. B. Snow of the United States opened as a 100-8 favorite to win the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree on March 25. Royal Mail drifted to 20-1 after the owner Lloyd Thomas died. Other principals include Blue Shirt 15-1 Takoorpacha 18-1 Dunhill Castle 18-1 and several at 20-1 to 28-1.
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Davey Jones
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Inversible
Gus Suhr Signs Pirates Contract to 1938
Pittsburgh Pirates announce first baseman Gus Suhr has agreed to sign his 1938 contract. Four unsigned players remain Lloyd Waner Arky Vaughn Bill Brubaker and Bill Swift as club officials confirm Suhr’s acceptance.
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Bill Swift
State Closes Lakes to Minnow Seins
The Ohio Conservation Council closed state lakes to taking minnows for bait or other purposes after a probe found foliage weed shortages. To aid fishing, dip nets are allowed in other waters with four by four foot limits, no side walls, and at least a half inch mesh. Minnow traps become legal for limited use and minnow mesh size rises to one quarter inch.
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Sabin Favored In Net Tourney Seeding
Wayne Sabin of Hollywood ranked sixth nationally is seeded first and favored for the National Indoor Singles Championship starting Saturday in New York. Frankie Parker, last year’s champion and Davis Cup veteran, will not defend. Don McNeill of Kenyon College is No. 2 and Gregory Mangin of Newark is No. 3.
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Hollywood
Frankie Parker
Don McNeill
Kenyon College
Gambier
Gregory Mangin
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N. J
Local College Scores Report Basketball Results
Long Island University defeated Marshall 38 to 33 and Wittenberg beat Dayton 39 to 36. Hiram topped Kent 48 to 41 while Ashland won 39 to 35 over Kenyon. Wisconsin defeated Pennsylvania 52 to 44, Duquesne 39 to 37 over Pittsburgh, and Wabash beat Butler 38 to 26. Georgetown routed Carnegie Tech 45 to 1. The page notes a Bureau of Standards broadcast about a pitch.
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