Mitchs Musings on Postponed April Games and Solutions
John E. Wray of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch argues weather and schedule making cause many early season postponements. He proposes moving the schedule from April to October or adjusting the calendar to reduce idle days, referencing historical calls by Ebbetts for similar changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Wray
St. Louis Post
Wray
Browns
Squire Eb
Brooklyn Dodgers
Squire
Intersectional warfare opens in majors with Boston Bees and Yankees
New York reports open league crossovers as the Yankees seek to adapt without Joe DiMaggio who is out with a leg injury. Boston Bees surge in the National League led by pitching while the Yankees face adjustments with Selkirk and Henrich in outfield roles as play starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
New York
DiMaggio
Washington
Defenses of Gene Tunney and Miscellaneous Q A
The text lists Tunney defending the world heavyweight title twice with details of the Dempsey rematch in Chicago on September 22, 1927 and a July 26, 1928 ten round victory over Tom Heeney in New York. Additional items include Henry Majes Bees infielder birth details and Lou Ambers nationality notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Tunney
Dave Barry
Dempsey
Tom Heeney
New York City
Q. Howel
Henry Majes
Bees
Staten Island
Newark
Lou Ambers
Herkimer, New York
Baseball's Scheduling Debate and Lefty Grove Comeback
The article discusses proposals to adjust a 154 game MLB schedule with May starts or a reduced 140 game season. It also highlights Lefty Grove's dramatic return, as doctors doubted his arm and he surprised by regaining his pitching form after a season of elbow and nerve concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty Grove
Bob Considine
New York Mirror
Considine
Grove
Inet
Cronin
Rules Changes Discussed by Cage Mentors
New York U R report: national basketball committee of the United States and Canada wraps two day session with officer election and minor rule changes. Phog Allen pushes raising goals to 12 feet to offset height advantage, tests convex backboards and a smaller board for visibility, and considers four 10 minute quarters for college teams instead of two 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
National Basketball Committee of
United States
Canada
Forrest (Phog) Allen
New York University
Derringer Versus Gumbert In Giants Reds Clash
Paul Derringer of the Reds and Harry Gumbert of the Giants were set to duel on the mound in a key early National League matchup. Cincinnati sought to rebound after a loss to Pittsburgh as New York aimed to halt a slide, with McCormick and Goodman starring for the Reds in a 2 run effort and Sewell handling the mound for Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derringer
Gumbert
Giants
Reds
NEW York
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati Reds
Harry Gumbert
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Boston Bees
Terrymen
Lier
Whitey
Cincinnati
Truett Sewell
Frank McCormick
Sewell
Ival Goodman
Ernie Lombardi
Pirates
National baseball results and upcoming American schedule
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1 while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 13 to 12 and Boston toppled New York 7 to 2. Remaining games list Chicago at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at New York with several other matchups including St. Louis at Boston and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Club
Boston
Incinnati
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Washton
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mueller
Martin
Rack
St. Paul
Arnovich
Kansas
Milwaukee
Enews
Owers
Columbus
Indianapolis
Young
Louisville E
Henry
Woenwe
Famistie
Seer Burkart
P -— Smith
A. Lavagétto
Camilli
Th. Mareemared
Arochir
Serrem MudSington
Tamulis
Tessnell
Passeau
Coble
Scharein
Durocher
Sington
Paradelphia
Koy
Powers
Lavagetto
Nat Nal
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chris Toule
Cwill
Minneelis
Toledo
Loulentile
Araansas City
American New York
Detroit
Weshington
Philade
Louisville
Minneapolis
Diz Still Mystery After First Start of Season
Chicago reports the Dizzy Dean mystery persists as the Cubs face cold weather questions. Dean struggled against the White Sox in Monty Stratton benefit, with Sox scoring four runs in the third and one more in the fourth to win four to one. Stratton received proceeds from the game, including concessions and newsboy profits, after losing his right leg in a hunting accident. Dean blamed cold weather though no arm soreness was noted by Gabby Hartnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W.P
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Dean
White Sox
Monty Stratton
Chicago Cubs
Stratton
John Whitehead
Sox
Comiskey Park
Gabby Hartnett
Millers 17 Birds 5
An animal may have several common names in one locality, but it has only one scientific name throughout the world.
Derby Fever Rises as Louisville Joins Derby Pace
Henry McLemore writes from Louisville about Derby week, noting Colonel Matt Winn’s 64 Derby endurance and Churchill Downs preparations. The piece blends city chatter with expectations for the race and the mint scented julep season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Matt Winn
Colonel Winn
Lawrin
Harder Set To Start As Indians Open Home Stand
Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt plans to start Mel Harder against the Boston Red Sox with Johnny Allen ready to go as needed. Harder has battled a shoulder injury while Allen has pitched sparingly but reports full health. The Indians begin a home stretch against Boston and New York, while Joe Cronin taps Woody Rich to oppose. The Detroit game was postponed by cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A.R
Cleveland Indians
Mel Harder
Boston Red Sox
Oscar Vitt
B Feller
Iowa
Harder
Johnny Allen
Tribe
Allen
Vitt
Sox
Morrow
Indians
Boston
New York Yankees
Joe Cronin
Woody Rich
Rome Foursome Excel at O W Relays Rome High leads with pole vault win
Rome High School placed fourth at the Ohio Wesleyan relays in Delaware as 34 Class B teams competed. Ogg Harkins and Carsey powered the pole vault to 30 feet six inches for Rome's lone first, with other points earned by a third in the high jump a fourth in the 440 yard relay and a fifth in the mile relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome High School
Ohio University
Stadium
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Rome
Ogg
Harkins
Carsey
Gallia County Track Meet Carded at Rio Grande College
The fifth annual Gallia County High School track meet is set for May 5 at Rio Grande College athletic field. Morning events start at 9 30 with multiple disciplines and afternoon events at 1. Officials include Herschel Pope and others. Schools from Vinton Cadmus Mercerville Cheshire Rio Grande Bidwell Thurman will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Rio Grande College
Herschel Pope
John E. Evans
Jean McCall
Robert Jones
Paul Ludlow
Vinton
Cadmus
Mercerville
Cheshire
Rio Grande
Bidwell
Thurman
R” Association
Women’s Athletic Association of
H. R. Troth
Local baseball player Richardson to recover at home
Jimmy Richardson of Bassett West Virginia fractured two ribs earlier and will stay with his parents Mr and Mrs William Richardson in Fostoria to recover before rejoining his team. Bananas two feet long grow in India and are dried with skins used for baskets and mats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Jimmy Richardson
Bassett
W. Va
William Richardson
Fostoria
India
Technician Faces Derby Trial Field in Kentucky Derby Prep
In Louisville Technician targets a mile Derby Trial win to press Belair Stud's Johnstown toward the Kentucky Derby. Eight rivals include Timeful Fern Creek and Yale O Nine, with Johnstown shipping from New York and favored on Saturday. Other contenders include Heather Broom, T M Dorsett, and El Chico with Our Mat awaiting decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Belair Stud
Johnstown
Technician
Ira Hanford
Porter
Mite
Timeful
American Byrd
Yale O'Nine
Lostagal
Viscounty
Steel Heels
Fern Creek
Lawrin
Lostagel
America
Chalcedon
New York
Challenge
Joe W. Brown
T. M. Dorsett
John Hay Whitney
Heather Broom
Lexington
Keeneland
Doughty Little el Chico
William Ziegler
Matt Brady
Bobcat Netters Open Season with 7 0 Win Over Capital
Ohio University tennis beat Capital University 7 to 0 on Mechanicsburg courts to start the season. Lee Steinhauser and Ben Laskin won three set singles bouts and teamed for a doubles sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Capital University
Netmen
Mechanicsburg
Lee Steinhauser
Ben Laskin
Capital
Steinhauser
Shoemaker
Rose
Long
Laskin
Wolfe
Hartman
Brownlee
Engleke
Miller
Shoemaker and Long
Western Clubs of AA Battle Runaway Pennant Campaign
The Western clubs of the AA race for the 1939 pennant show a runaway pace. Minnesota’s Twin Cities surged past eastern rivals with wins as Minneapolis 17 Columbus 5 and St Paul 5 Toledo 0 while Elon Hogsett and Babe Phelps anchored decisive mound work. Columbus Milwaukee, Toledo Kansas City, Louisville Minneapolis and Indianapolis St Paul shuffled pairings in a tight schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Minneapolis Millers
Miller
Elon Hogsett
Red Birds
St. Paul
Millers
Babe Phelps
Phelps
Saints
Lenhardt
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Braddock Plans Return to Ring After Hard Times
New York report says James J Braddock plans a comeback to fight Tommy Farr Max Schmeling and Tony Galento. He hints at a possible rematch with Joe Louis and cites prior earnings and debts as motivation for a fresh chance in boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
James J. Braddock
Braddock
Tommy Farr
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Jersey James
Joe Louis
Joe Gould
Jim
Louis
Mike Jacobs
Gould
Plains Trim Carbon Hill In 14-5 Victory
The Plains defeated Carbon Hill 14 to 5. Savage pitched well with seven strikeouts and five hits allowed, Stillwell caught. Smith led Plains with three of four at bats. Courtney and Shark worked the mound with L Rutherford catching. D Rutherford led Carbon Hill with two hits in three trips. Plains visit Chauncey Wednesday as Hocking Valley League standings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Carbon Hill
Savage
Stillwell
Smith
Courtney
Shark
L. Rutherford
D. Rutherford
Carbon ‘Hill
Chauncey
Hocking Valley
Baer and Nova Sign Contracts for June 1 Bout
New York city report that Max Baer and Lou Nova, rivals to face Joe Louis’ September opponent, left training camps to sign official New York athletic commission contracts for their match. Baer arrived from Grossinger’s Lake resort and Nova traveled from Nyack, New York. The bout has prior commission approval and contracts with promoter Mike Jacobs, but signatures on the commission form are required to finalize the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Baer
Lou Nova
Joe Louis
New York Athletic Commission
Baer
Grossinger’s Lake
Nova
Nyack
N. Y
Mike Jacobs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitch
Yanks
Yankee Stadium
Lou
Gehrig
George Selkirk
Jake Powell
Tommy Henrich
Joe Gallagher
Charlie Keller
Oe Moore
Johnny Rizzo
Phillies
Stan
Sports Service
Eee
Athens R
18Th St
Cage
Dimag
Wae Toy Loe
Johnny
Moore
Pirate
Dodgers
Phils
Sturgeon
Ucher
Kurowski
Browne
anne _ mer
Ahl
Ss Walker
Bremer
Mack
Fausett
Rolandson
Henry McLemore
Isville
Ulr
Kentucky Colonels
Old
Doc
Adeline
Black Joe
Poland
Hitler
Colonels
Mark
Lincoln
Neb
Trenton
N. 4
United Press
Mel
O. W
Werber
Goodman
Ormick
Ewe Hershberger
Berger
OE Myers
bBongio Weaver
B. BR
A Moore
Whitehead
Myatt
Castleman
PITT
John Woodruff
University of Pittsburgh
Penn
Jack Guenther
Bobcat
Buchtel
Kentucky
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!