Debunked Tale of DeBerry Vance Dodgers Sale
Nap Rucker reveals Brooklyn bought Hank DeBerry to catch Dazzy Vance was reversed, buying DeBerry first for his catching and hitting. Vance was acquired a month later after Phillips flopped, with Ebbet’s push and later success noted. Dizzy Dean controversy follows, denying umpire threats and praising Grimm’s sportsmanship.
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Cubs and Giants Vie for NL Lead at Polo Grounds
Giants and Cubs clash for first place as New York hosts Chicago in a key series opener. Gabby Hartnett leads the Cubs while Carl Hubbell and Curt Davis duel on the mound. A Giant sweep would only give Chicago a slim lead with three games remaining in New York.
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Wrigley Field
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Red Lucas
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Hal Trosky
Hank Greenberg
Jimmy Foxx
Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
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Rollie Hemsley
Sam West
Tom Henrich
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Jake Wade
Red Sox
Whitlow Wyatt
Athletics
Cleveland
Books Popular in Cleveland Shift to Sociology Economics
Cleveland readers increasingly request public library books moving away from modernism toward sociology and economics with politics noted as a standout area.
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Cleveland
St Louis Cardinals face a laughing offbeat comeback tale
Henry McLemore recalls the Cardinals spurning his infield offer four months ago and tells of his ironic path from trainer rejection to watching headlines about the team. He notes the Cardinals’ recent fortunes and their games being reported with headlines like Giants take.
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New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Ty Ty Tigers
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
DiMaggio
Giants
Cards Sink to Minor Lows as Phillies Beat Them
A veteran Cardinals player vents frustration after a double loss to the Phillies. He laments manager Frisch and the pitching, notes Medwick’s value, and jokes about hiding newspapers telling of New York and Chicago wins while the team frets over injuries and morale.
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Brooklyns
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Hornsby to Cincinnati. Dressen to Giants job in 1939
The source says Rogers Hornsby will move to Cincinnati next spring to take over as manager, succeeding Charley Dressen who is slated for New York to coach and then manage the Giants in 1939. The Browns’ Donald Barnes plans Gabby Street as a ready aide if Sunny Jim departs St. Louis.
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Gabby Street
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Hornsby’s status with Browns under new ownership discussed
The piece analyzes Hornsby’s impact on the Browns amid new proprietors and several signings. It cites his balancing acts with limited payroll, his long association with success, and mentions Terry Dressen’s NY move and Giles’s views. It notes Hornsby’s discipline style and possible outcomes in Cincinnati.
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Rajah
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Hoosiers Rise In Association Pennant Chase
Indianapolis moved into contention in the American Association as Lloyd Johnson pitched well in a 4 to 1 win over Columbus. The Indians climbed to within 3.5 games of the lead, while Minneapolis lost to Milwaukee 8 to 6, Toledo fell 7 to 6 in 14 innings, and St Paul beat Kansas City 12 to 8.
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Dizzy Dean Messages Carried as He Recovers
A. A. nurse or helper offers to relay news from Dizzy Dean to Frisch while he recovers from injury. The message notes the pitcher’s big toe is healing and predicts a return to duties, with offers of comfort items and sympathy during the rehabilitation period.
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Dizzy Dean
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United Press
Tigers 17 Red Sox 4 win in Boston era game recap
Detroit built a 11 run lead and crushed Boston 17 to 4 as Greenberg and Gehringer led with home runs each. Foxx Fox Wade and Laabs contributed RBIs while Ostermueller, Newsom and Olson struggled on the mound. Attendance reached 7500.
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Melillo
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Detroit
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Thomas
Indians Beat Macks 8 1 in Baseball Contests
In Philadelphia Cleveland outslugged the Macks 8 to 1 with Trosky hitting two homers and Averill Moses driving in runs. Werber added a two base hit as Cleveland totaled eight runs while Philadelphia managed a single. Rockne Jr. enrolls at Notre Dame and hopes to try out for the football team after weighing 150 pounds.
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Millfield to Meet Carbon Hill and Columbus in Weekend Baseball
Millfield faces Carbon Hill Red Birds Saturday and Columbus Cycles Sunday in back to back games. Carbon Hill has reshuffled its lineup and plays airtight ball while Columbus features Ohio State players and top semi pro talent. The Cycles may start Dagenhard on the mound after his strong six innings against Ohio University.
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Browns 13 Yanks 4 in wild nine inning game
New York toted 4 runs but Chicago held off 13 to 4 as Knott earned the win. Heffner Geh rig West and Henrich homered, Vosmik Clift doubled, and Murphy endured 52-3. Attendance was 1,278.
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Crosetti
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Drivers in San Mateo County Face New Drunk Driving Fee
In Palo Alto California motorists convicted of drunken driving must pay a $2.50 medical fee to the physician who determines intoxication. The ordinance adds a financial penalty beyond fines for DUI offenses in the county.
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San Mateo County
Giants Stop Reds 6 5 in Tight Midwest Tilt
New York Giants fend off Cincinnati Reds 6 to 5 behind timely hitting and solid relief. Key performers include Logue Danning and Schumacher driving in runs, Goodman homering, and Coffman earning the win while R Davis takes the loss. Attendance 4,870.
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Chiozza
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Grissom
Martin
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Mooty
Smith
Coffman
Phillies Defeat Cubs 7-4 on Offensive Burst
Philadelphia outslugged Chicago 7 to 4 as Cavarrella and Martin led with key RBIs. Colling, Jurges, and Moore contributed two base hits apiece, while LaMaster earned the win over Shoun in a seven inning effort.
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Atwood
Scharein
Bues 10 Dodgers 1 as Pirates power past Brooklyn
Pirates slugged to a 10 run win over the Dodgers 10 to 4. Todd Brubaker and Lucas each drove in three while Young Bucher and Bacrifices highlighted the attack. Loring pitched and Henshaw worked for the Pirates with solid run support.
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Narrow field set for 1937 National Amateur golf qualifiers
Thirty four Ohio rinksmen enter qualifiers for the National Amateur golf championship with Cincinnati and Akron rounds next Tuesday. At Camargo Country Club Cincinnati hosts 25 players including Maurice McCarthy Jr and Bob Servis while Akron Portage draws nine led by Oliver Transue Carlin Short Hamilton Hedges and Joe Wells Jr. The 1937 National Amateur will be at Alderwood Country Club Portland Ore with Johnny Fischer exempt from qualifiers.
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Bob Randolph
Billy Gilbert
Martin Dumler
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Yale
Cleveland
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Joe M. Wells, Jr
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Schmeling Named No 1 Contender for Louis Title
The NBA ratings committee at Washington named Max Schmeling the No 1 contender for a heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis. The panel urged a match on pure sportsmanship grounds to crown a new champion or declare the title vacant if no bout is arranged. James J Braddock was listed No 2 contender after Louis defeated him last month.
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Joe Louis
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Trapshooting star Heistand wins doubles title in shoot-off
Detroit based shooter Joe Heistand of Hillsboro Ohio won the doubles target championship at the international trapshooting tournament in a nail biting shoot-off against five rivals. He hit 23 of 25 targets in the tiebreaker marking a decisive victory.
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U.P
Joe Heistand
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Perroni Defeats Trammell in Cleveland Heavyweight Bout
Patsy Perroni of Cleveland defeated Jack Trammell of Youngstown in a decision as the two heavyweights fought an uninteresting bout in Cleveland.
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