Mike Ryba and Links to Dayton Aviators Rise and Fall
Mitch's Musings recalls Mike Ryba, a versatile Dayton Aviators pitcher who could play any position, and his return to the minors. It notes notable Dayton alumni like Billy Herman and Johnny Marcum, and touches on Jimmy Braddock's boxing forecast about Joe Louis and Max Schmeling with colorful, era-appropriate tone.
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Mike” Ryba
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Deans brothers pace to new baseball record in 1936 start
The Deans Dizzy and Paul of the St. Louis Cardinals powered to 14 wins in seven weeks, boosting the NL lead to three games over the Giants. Dizzy has nine victories and Paul five as the majors opened with another packed day of scores across leagues.
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Palazolo maps comeback bout for McLarnin and Corbett
San Francisco matchmaker Tony Palazolo announced negotiations to pair former welterweight world champions Jimmy McLarnin and Young Corbett in a summer bout. He aims to stage a double comeback test this season.
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U.P
Jimmy McLarnin
Young Corbett
Tony Palazolo
Palazolo
Mike Ryba To Test Ruling In St Louis Transfer Fight
Mike Ryba headed back to the minors with Columbus Red Birds in a potential clash over a May 15 transfer rule. The St Louis Cardinals may send Ryba from Punxsutawney to test legality of rehiring within the same ownership.
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Brevity Heads Belmont Stakes Amid Trio Of Contenders
Reporter MAX RIDDLE notes Brevity remains a Belmont Stakes favorite despite defeats by Bold Venture and White Cockade. The field includes Granville and others as Brevity, White Cockade, and Granville show speed but unproven distance stamina. Possible winners may come from Memory Book Jean Bart Teutel or Corundum as Bold Venture cannot defend his Derby and Preakness laurels.
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White Cockade
Granville
Gallant Fox
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Treufel
Firethorn
William Woodward
Memory Book
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Teutel
Corundum
Belmont Stakes aims for greatness in 66th renewal
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park closes the spring meeting with a field to challenge Bold Venture. Aimed at one and a half miles, the race tests the best bred in America on the famed Belmont stretch. Historic names such as Ruthless, Duke of Magenta, Hanover, Hastings, Man o' War, Twenty Grand, and Omaha appear on the roster, underscoring the Belmont’s enduring claim as a measure of breeding, speed, and courage.
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Omaha
Open Championship Favorite Hopefuls Face 40th National Open
Golfdom’s top shot makers prepare for the 40th National Open at Baltusta Golf Club with Sam Parks Jr. aiming to defend. Predicted winning score hovers around 290, with contenders including Cruickshank Espinosa Picard Revolta Runyan Sarazen Cooper and past champions Dutra Nelson Smith MceSpaden Thomson Hagen Armour. Leaders note Picard and Barnett shot 68 in practice as windup for the three day event starting Thursday. The Argentine population is cited for meat consumption in a final note.
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Lott Urges Pro Help For Davis Cup Reform
New York the tennis veteran George Lott argues for professional coaches to train the American Davis Cup team. He criticizes current amateur-led preparations as haphazard and says pros could sharpen players like Wilmer Allison Budge and Mako. He notes weaknesses in Crawford and urges practical, paid assistance.
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Wilmer Allison
Les Stoefen
Budge
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United Press
Great Golf Great Golf
Golfers often top the ball when the club shaft misaligns during the downswing. The common cause is weight remaining on the right foot, delaying weight shift to the left as the swing starts, so the lowest point occurs behind the ball and tops occur.
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