Rookie stars lead early MLB season rookies showing promise
The first month of the major league season showcased several rookies likely to become regulars. Notable debuts included pitchers Monte Weaver Hal Schumacher Rob Brown and hitters like Urbanski Knothe Herman Hack and Dave Davis among others. The National League claimed a strong rookie crop with players from Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn New York and Pittsburgh. In the American League Washington Monte Weaver Chicago Carey Selph New York Frank Crosetti Detroit Harry Tavis and others stood out.
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Stanley Hack
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Cincinnati
Joe Morris
Carey Selph
New York
Frank Crosett
Detroit
Harry Tavis
Bill Rhiel
Whitlow Wratt
Cleveland
St. Louis
Ohio U Sports Program Highlights Big Day of Events
Ohio University hosts a full day of sports with Bobcats vs Wabash at the OU field as part of a packed program. Vern Wolfe led Ohio past Marshall College despite wildness, while Ohio's offense exploited four Marshall errors to secure the win.
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Muskingum to oppose Bobcats in final dual meet of year
Muskingum College travels to face Ohio University in the Bobcats final dual meet. Field events start before 3 pm with running events soon after. Ohio State’s cindermen rely on Elliot and Mariner for five events while Muskies feature Marke Mariner and surrounding athletes.
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Southeastern Ohio sports crown rounds begin with Class B finals
The second day of the triangular tournament opens at 9:00 a.m. with Class B baseball finalists to be decided among Lynchburg The Plains Albany Chauncey Jeffersonville and West Union. Class A follows at 10:30 a.m. with Pompey and Nelsonville fighting for the right to meet Pomeroy Marietta. Tennis and track finals set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the Ohio Muskingum meet climaxes Saturday afternoon with the overall winner declared.
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Game Called Off After Whisper in Courtroom
A 3:15 game in town was canceled after an unidentified whisper to Lou in court. Lou grinned and said he would stay in the courtroom all day if required.
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Yankee Stadium
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Birds Close Road Trip in Great Style
Columbus Red Birds win 6-3 at Kansas City to sweep the Blues and complete a road trip with nine wins and four losses. Paul Dean started strong for Columbus before Carmen Hill relieved and earned the win as Whitehead, Swanson, and Cullop drove in runs during a five-run third inning.
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Underestimate the Importance of Spring Baseball Games
Henry McLemore argues that May games are as consequential as those in late summer and that early standings rarely predict final outcomes. He questions why leaders fall and trailers rise, naming Chicago as a likely champion while noting Giants and Cardinals face uncertain futures amid spring optimism.
Tommy Armour Iron Shot Guide Note
A golf instruction piece highlights Tommy Armour emphasizing the right elbow tucked to the body to maintain the swing path. It warns that drifting elbow leads to outside-in contact and a cut shot, attributing Armour’s iron play success to this fundamental.
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Baseball matchups listed for national american association play
A garbled schedule shows teams paired across leagues including Philadelphia versus St Louis and New York versus Pittsburgh with several other city matchups such as Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Detroit Washington Columbus Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee and Toledo.
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1931 Washington Club Adds Reynolds and Weaver
The 1931 Washington club aimed to become a powerhouse with a hitting outfielder and a pitching pitcher and secured Reynolds and Weaver to strengthen its lineup.
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Washington
Reynolds
Weaver
VogtRecycle Motor Cycle Races Set for Athens May 22
Four event motorcycle program to be held at Athens County Fair Grounds on Sunday May 22. Event organizer Charles Jefferies of Columbus says riders from east central states will compete for prize money.
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Dodgers Top Reds In Opener Despite Eight Hits
Brooklyn clinches a 5th inning rally to defeat Cincinnati as Si Johnson and Eppa Rixey hold the Dodgers to eight hits. Dodgers plate three runs in the 5th and two more in the 8th, while the Reds fail to threaten after the early two-run start.
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Fewer Postponements To Date Than In 1931
New York May 13 Despite weather woes fewer major league games were postponed in the first month of play than last season. Four games were washed out or frozen out bringing total to 54. last year 68 were postponed in the first 30 days. Dodgers beat Reds, Cubs top White Sox, Indians sweep Red Sox as schedule shifts prompt standings moves. Cleveland moved to third place after defeating Boston while Chicago and Brooklyn moved in the standings. Ames doubleheader results and minor league notes from Columbus and Indianapolis rounds out daily recaps.
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Ashland pitcher fires no hit game vs Oberlin in Ohio Conference
Ashland College pitcher Cinrich hurled a no hit game as Ashland defeated Oberlin College 6 to 0 in an Ohio Conference baseball contest played Thursday.
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Rockne Six 65 Deluxe Sedan and RCA-Victor rig offered for two to Quebec
Advertisement offers a Rockne Six 65 Deluxe Sedan with 66 horsepower and an RCA-Victor radio phonograph combination plus home recording device. Two weeks all expenses paid for two persons travel through the Province of Quebec.
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