Diamond hero reputation fades in minor leagues
MITCH'S MUSINGS notes Rabbit Maranville's Elmira tenure in the NYP League, showing a star's fame wanes if results falter. W. D. Ayres and Ed McAuley argue minor leaguers crave action, not celebrity, as Maranville's Elmira struggles spark local criticism and fan frustration.
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Rabbit Maranville
Elmira
William D. Ayres
Binghamton Sun
Ayres
Joe Dokes
Babe Ruth
Elmira Pioneers
NYP
Elmirians
Rabbit
Maranville
Young Hurler Aids Brewers in 11-2 Victory
Milwaukee leads the American Association by three games after rookie Hank MacDonald limited Minneapolis to four hits in his debut as the Brewers defeated the Millers 11 to 2. Columbus Red Birds swept a three-game series with a 4 to 4 win over Louisville while Wayne Lamaster and Terry halted Jack Winsett’s 26 game hitting streak. Indianapolis beat Toledo 8 to 6 as Kansas City and St. Paul split a doubleheader 6-5 and 6-3.
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Columbus
U.P
Milwaukee Brewers
Hank MacDonald
Oakland
Minneapolis Millers
Milwaukee
Brewers
Columbus Red Birds
Louieville
Wayne Lamaster
Terry
Jack Winsett
Winsett
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Bt. Paul
Reds and Dodgers Set for Weather-Interrupted Doubleheader
The Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers to play a doubleheader here after Wednesday’s game was postponed by wet grounds and cold weather. Reds pitchers Gerre Schott, Nathander, and Paul Derringer were slated to start and veteran Derringer won Monday. Dodgers would use Van Mungo and Ed Brandt.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gerre Schott
Young Nehthander
Paul Derringer
Reds
van Mungo
Ed Brandt
Miller Wins Title in Anbas City Boxing Match
Former world heavyweight champion Fred Hler, Cincinnati, defeated Everatt Right-Jounity, Iowa, by decision in Anbas City. The bout was reported from the city on a Wednesday card with Hler reclaiming a notable victory.
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Anbas City
Fred- Hler
Cincinnati
Everatt
Jounity
Iewa
Here
Wedeh
Yankees and Chisox Deliver Heavy Hitting Battle
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox clash in a slugging showdown as both clubs boast five wins and five losses in 10 meetings. New York crushed four pitchers for 24 hits to win 18 to 11, led by Joe DiMaggio two homers in one inning and four extra-base hits from Gehrig and Dickey. The Red Sox lost 7 to 6 to Detroit, while Cleveland and Washington swept Philadelphia in a pair of games. Buck Newsom pitched seven innings for his eighth win as Washington beat St. Louis 7 to 4. In the NL, the Pirates and Giants split a twin bill, with the Giants winning the nightcap after a 4 to 3 opener loss. rain canceled other games.
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Cleveland
ED McAuley
Cleveland News
Indians
McAuley
Earl Averill
Joe Vosmik
Mel Harder
Roy Hughes
Averill
West
Detroit
New York
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Yanks
Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Gehrig
Dickey
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Buck Newsom
St. Louis Browns
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Giants
Pirates
Jim Weaver
Riggs Reaches Quarter Final In Cincinnati Tennis
National clay court champion Bobby Riggs, star of the Tri-State tournament, reached the quarter finals after defeating Morey Lewis and Gene Smith. He dominated Harry Pugh and Al Moore to reach the later rounds. In the women’s singles, Virginia Hollinger won by default then defeated Charlee Greneman, while Caroline Leitner defeated Louise Pugh in straight sets.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Bobby Riggs
Los Angeles
Morey Lewis
Kenyon College
Gene Smith
Berkeley
Calif
Harry Pugh
al Moore
Miami University
Smith
Caroline Leitner
Toledo
Louise Pugh
Four Buckeye Stars to AAU Meet in Princeton
Ohio State coach Larry A. Snyder announced four members of the 1936 Buckeyes would compete at the National AAU meet in Princeton New Jersey from July 8 to 10. Captain Jesse Owens Dave Albritton Mel Walker and Charley Beetham will race in events including the 100 meter dash broad jump high jump and 800 meters. The team plans also to stay east for Olympic trials at Randall Field New York the following week.
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Columbus
Iu.p
Larry A. Snyder
Ohio State
Princeton
N. J
Bucks
Jesse Owens
Dave Albritton
Mel Walker
Charley Beetham
Owens
Albritton
Walker
Beetham
Snyder
Randall Field
New York
Indians Take Both Ends Of Doubleheader From Athletics
Cleveland Indians win 5 3 and 14 2 over Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader. Mel Harder earns his ninth win, aided by homers from Earl Averill and Hal Trosky. Oral Hilderbrand returns to blank the A’s in game two. Gleeson assigned to New Orleans after the games, Indians to face Red Sox next.
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Cleveland
U.P
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Mel Harder
Athletics
Indians
Harry Kelley
Earl Averill
Hal Trosky
Oral Hilderbrand
Philadelphia
Averill
Boston Red Sox
Lee
Fred Ostermueller
Jimmy Gleeson
New Orleans
Standings and Friday Games Across Leagues
The standings show Cleveland leading the American with 5 wins and Philadelphia 3, plus various records for New York Chicago and others. National league schedules list Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia among numerous matchups. Beef ranks first and perk second in American preferences.
Amati violin found valued at 15000 in Toledo
For 55 years Joseph Jurdick kept an old violin in his family. It is identified as a genuine Amati from 1680 and is valued at $15,000. A note on the Dead Sea says fish cannot live there due to extreme salinity.
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Toledo
U.P
Joseph Jurdick
Jurdick
Dead Sea
Peafowls Hatch Solving Friend Mystery in Toledo
Arthur Johnson puzzled over five eggs sent by a friend with no label. The eggs hatched into five peafowls, solving the mystery. Separately, the Bank of England began active operation on January 1, 1695.
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Toledo
U.P
Arthur Johnson
Bank of England
Sports Parade Highlights Openers, Dempsey-Tunney Roots
Henry McLemore notes Gene Sarazen swapped putters after 1935 Oakmont frustrations, cites Philadelphia as hub of boxing history amid Farley and Dempsey-Tunney ties, plus opinions on Joe Louis decline. Also mentions Little Mary Hoerger’s springboard water temperature concern and Dave Leys touring for world-title claims. A single hair can support four ounces before breaking.
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Henry McLemore
Philadelphia
Gene Sarazen
Oakmont
Farley
Big Jim
New York Boxing Commission
Tex Rickard
New York
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Gene
Jack
Ter
Philly
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Joe Louis
Johnston
Mary Hoerger
Miami
Dave Leysin
Ali Baba
Dave
United Press
Kocsis and Haas Are Co-Favorites In 38th Golf Tourney
Glenview Illinois reporting the 38th national intercollegiate golf tournament moved into the 36 hole quarter final round with co favorites Fred Haas Jr of LSU and Charley Kocsis of Michigan looking to defeat their third straight foes. Haas had defeated Lou Fehlig of Notre Dame and Wilby Kokes of Illinois while Kocsis faced Bill Barclay of Michigan and Charley Kocsis met John O Levinson of Yale in the quarter finals.
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Glenview
Ill
U.P
Fred Haas, Jr
Louisiana State
Charley Kocsis
Michigan
Haas
Lou Fehlig
Notre Dame
Wilby
Kokes
Illinois
Bill Barclay
Kocsis
Birds' Box Major Leaders Novel Phrase
A fragment notes a charcoal on a refrigerator shelf absorbing odors. The text appears as a stray OCR piece mentioning Birds' Box and major leaders without clear context or events. No names, dates, or concrete actions are identifiable from the readable portion.
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