Reds' pennant odds drop as hitting power shines in April
Mitch's Musings notes Cincinnati Reds odds to win the pennant fall from 1000-1 to 20-1 after a strong start and new players Hafey Lombardi and others. Bets on finishing first or second are reported as sizable. The piece also sketches golfer Perkins shifting to pro earnings and golf club ventures following an earlier armed incident.
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Boston Braves
Braves
Birds Climb Into Second Place in AA
In Columbus on June 13 the Red Birds beat Kansas City twice before 10 500 fans to move to second in the Association standings. The opener ended 10 9 with Paul Dean starring on mound and at the plate. In the nightcap Pete Fowler shut down the Kaws with eight hits allowed and one walk.
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Ruth and Gehrig pace big five hitting in nine inning game
Babe Ruth slugged two homers a double and a walk driving seven runs in four at bats. Lou Gehrig doubled and walked for three runs in two plate appearances. Al Simmons had two singles accounting for one run in five appearances. Bill Terry and Hack Wilson did not play.
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United Press
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
al Simmons
Bill Terry
Hack Wilson
Ruth Tops Homers as Yankees Cruise Past Indians in 13-5 Win
Babe Ruth slugged his 19th and 20th homers of the season driving in six runs, keeping pace with the AL solo leader. The Yankees beat Cleveland 13 to 5 as Detroit and St. Louis split and other major league results followed with Foxx homering for Philadelphia and Chicago/Cubs taking 13 inning victory.
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The Explosion Shot for Sand Traps by Stewart Maiden
Stewart Maiden explains how the niblick can lift a ball buried in sand. From a behind ball stance aim back of the ball up to three inches for severe lies. A tight grip, upright swing, and full follow through are required to disturb the ball without striking it directly.
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Bobby Jones
Rowing Teams Arrive for Intercollegiate Regatta in Poughkeepsie
Crews from Massachusetts Tech and Washington travel to Poughkeepsie to compete with six other varsity shells in the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on June 20. Cornell and Pennsylvania arrived yesterday joining Navy Columbia and Syracuse already training here.
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Queen Helen in Action Lines for Two Col Cut
Queen Helen takes center stage in a two column cut, showcasing her vibrant leadership and dynamic public appearances. The feature highlights her recent appearances, community outreach, and steady influence across local events.
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Metcalfe Crowned U.S. Sprinter With Record Hauls
Ralph Metcalfe, Marquette sophomore, broke three world records and tied another at the National Collegiate AA meet at Stagg Field, proving himself the fastest sprinter since Charley Paddock. He clocked 100 yards in 9.8, 100 meters in 10.2, and 220 yards in 20.5, with 200 meters at 20.3, edging Frank Wykoff and George Simpson in recent indoor and outdoor events. Metcalfe credits improved starting technique and relaxed finishes as keys to his rapid ascent and Olympic hopes. He is 22, 5 ft 11 in, 180 pounds, balancing coursework with training.
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Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
Midwest
Charley Paddock
Stagg Field
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Roland Locke
Frank Wykoff
Southern California
George Simpson
Ohio State
Don Bennett
Bennett
Tilden Tech
Eddie Tolan
Phils Rout Reds in dull East Coast tilt
Cincinnati's Reds stumble to last place with a 6 1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a slow game. Flint Rhem won his Phillies debut controlling the Redlegs while Reds pitching faded. Box score notes and miscues highlight a listless afternoon in Cincinnati.
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Stork
Purity Creams Lead Middleport Standings Amid Midseason Shuffle
Middleport Recreation Baseball League officials finalize standings after lost records. Purity Creams lead New York Central Southern Ohio Electric as the season reaches halfway. Monday schedule shifts to one game weekly. Middleport defeats Gallia County All Stars 6 to 5 at Py t hian Park with strong pitching by Story and Van Matre.
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Gallia County All Stars
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Nesselroad
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Chittum wins 1½ mile at Cincinnati Hamilton Speedway
Bill Chittum of Columbus led a 1½ mile race at the Cincinnati Hamilton Speedway in 14 minutes 1.2 seconds. Carl Dawson of Cambridge won the 10 mile event in 9 minutes 16.4 seconds.
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Carl Dawson
Cambridge
National League and American League matches listed
The schedule lists AL games with St. Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Boston among others and NL games including St. Louis at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at New York. Association games feature Kansas City at Columbus and Milwaukee at Toledo with St Paul at Louisville and Minneapolis at Indianapolis.
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Baseball Scores From Chicago to Milwaukee
A garbled recap lists multiple games with teams such as Boston Philadelphia St. Paul Louisville Cleveland and Washington. It records runs and pitcher lines like Ruffing Allen Dickey and Hildebrand, along with partial box details across several doubleheaders and city matchups.
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Myatt Oaton
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Jablonowski
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Coffman Ririant
Fischer
Bengough
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Burke, Marberry and Spencer
Stewart
Ferrell
Asbsgotation
Harrise
Adkins
Fenner
Penner
Erickson
Dayton and Ft Wayne Dominate Central League Action
Dayton swept South Bend 13 to 2 and 4 to 1 as Rhodes and Wright led the offense. Ft Wayne crushed Akron 8 to 0 in the opener and won 6 to 2 behind Wel ler. Erie beat Youngstown 7 to 4 after large early innings. The same matchups repeat today.
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South Bend
Erie
Youngstown
Al Munro Elias Would Rather Drive A Truck Than Make Mistakes
Chicago June 13 Henry McLemore profiles Al Munro Elias, baseball statistician, noting his pivotal role in checking and rechecking NL and other leagues figures. The piece contrasts accurate statistics with faulty data and quotes Elias about preferring a laundry truck if figures aren’t correct.
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Mississippi
Gus Guttensheimer
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