Mitch's Musings on Birds Season Picks and Infield Shakeup
The columnist notes eight teams chosen Columbus as pennant favorites while the Cardinals, nicknamed the Birds, struggle early. New infielders Burges Whitehead, Art Shires, Wilson, and Gordon Slade shape the lineup. Wilson hits .421, Shires .359, while Anderson leads late with .363. Tom Kearney revises NL odds, downplaying the impact of any single club in pursuit of the pennant.
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Wal Cardinals
Columbus
Art Shires
Wilson
Gordon Slade
Shires
Tom Kearney
St. Louis
Mr. Kearney
Strangler Lewis Beats Savoldi In MSG Heavyweight Battle
Ed Strangler Lewis of California defeated Jumping Joe Savoldi in a Madison Square Garden bout. Savoldi failed to return after a flying drop kick, time 44 minutes 32 seconds, with Savoldi reportedly dominant early before the fall risk.
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U.P
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
California
Joe Savoldi
Notre Dame
Madison Square Garden
Savoldi
Lewis
Yankees Open Three Game Set With Detroit In Home Stand
New York faces Detroit in a three game series at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees seek a spark to halt a perceived slump amid improved rivals. Cleveland and others press. Pittsburgh moves atop the National League after a 5 4 win over Philadelphia.
Boxing results from New York New Haven San Francisco and S&T Ton
United Press reports boxing bouts across major cities with multiple ring results. Charney Messara beat Pickles Heintz in New York. Al Gainer defeated George Nichols in New Haven. Joe Vignal topped George Russo in Waterbury. John Henry Lewis won in San Francisco. Fred Feary defeated Dynamite Jackson in Stockton with several other decisions and stoppages noted.
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United Press
New York
Charney Messara
Pittsburgh
Pickles
Heintz
Boston
Lou Poster
Pottstown
Eddie Mader
Frankie Edgren
Cheyenne
Wyo
Eddie Malcolm
Lew Farber
Demaso Seda
Philippines
New Haven
Conn
al Gainer
George Nichols
Buffalo
Charles ‘Trader’ Horn
Bud Tracey
Joe Vignal
Waterbury
George Russo
Briggeport
Joe Bozak
Chicago
Drew
Dick Carter
San Francisco
John Henry Lewis
Arizonia
Tom Patrick
Los Angeles
Hi Liter
Quirino Caliment
Cecil Myatt
Fred Schell
S&t Ton
Calif
Fred Feary
Stockton
Dynamite Jackson
Hoosit Morgan
Turlock
Jack Casper
Sacramento
Yawkey Takes the Air
Tom Yawkey, newly named head of the Boston Red Sox, travels largely by airplane in his early days with the club.
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Yawkey
Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Local Names For Large Mouth Black Bass
The large mouth black bass is known by many local names including green bass trout white bass welsh man bride perch cow bass southern chub and yellow pond perch in various regions.
North Carolina Legalizes Pari-Mutuel Betting at Tracks
North Carolina passes a race bill legalizing pari-mutuel gambling at McDowell County race tracks, expanding wagering options for local horse and greyhound facilities.
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North Carolina
McDowell County
Notre Dame Coach Hank Anderson Named Kentucky Colonel
Col. Anderson, longtime Notre Dame football mentor Hank Anderson, has been awarded the title of Kentucky colonel. The honor recognizes his contributions to college football and ties him to the state.
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Col. Anderson
Hank Anderson
Notre Dame
Kentucky
Sarazen Launches 20000 Mile Golf Tour
Gene Sarazen begins a 20000 mile tour to condition himself for defending his U S and British Open titles.
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Gene Sarazen
U. S
Century of Progress Exposition Ball and Fly Casting
The annual ball and fly casting tournament will be part of Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition. The event runs from August 17 to August 20 with competitions and social activities for attendees.
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Chicago
Armour Becomes Pro at Merinah Country Club Chicago
Tommy Armour has been appointed as the professional at Merinah Country Club in Chicago, taking over duties as the clubs new golf instructor and representative.
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Armour Tommy Armour
Merinah Country Club
Chicago
Ha Wells Plays For Fourth AL Club Browns
Ha Wells, former Detroit pitcher, has joined his fourth American League team, the St. Louis Browns. He previously pitched for the Tigers, Washington, and the Yankees, adding to his lengthy AL career.
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Ha Wells
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
St. Louis
Washington
Yankees
Age to influence golf handicaps in England says GBG U
The British Golfing Union states that age will be considered when allotting future golf handicaps in England. It also notes that other circumstances affecting a player's general play should be taken into account.
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England
British Golfing Union
Gowante Golf Club Cancels Old Members’ Debts
The Gowante Golf and Country Club in Michigan has canceled all indebtedness of former members, clearing outstanding balances and simplifying dues for those who previously held accounts.
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Gowante
Standings and Rain Delays in Evening Schedule
In the standings update Indianapolis hosts Columbus amid rain. Minneapolis leads St Paul 10 to 7. Louisville at Toledo faces rain with only one game on the docket. Philadelphia 4 trails 5 to 4. American Philadelphia 1, Cleveland 0 with one game scheduled.
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Indianapolis
Colmbus
Minneapollis
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
Philadelphia
American Philadelphia
Cleveland
Club National Pet PittevUureh
Cibsencaun
New York Dusenmnne
Cincinoby Sawnsimnientes
LOUD
Detroit
Cccossceee
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Boston
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Toledo Ee
Ween
Minnea HS Asccasence
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Kansas City
St. i
Wrestling Results From New York Long Beach and Pasadena
In New York a series of matches featured Strangler Lewis of California throwing Joe Savoldi of Michigan and Sam Stein of Newark defeating Jerry Monahan of Boston. Others included Sid West rich of Hungary throwing Doug Wycoff of New York and Len Macaluso of Hamilton drawing Steve Znosky of Poland with Pat McGill of New York. In Long Beach Nick Lutze defeated Hal Rumberg. Washington saw Glen Wade and Tiny Roebuck draw in Oklahoma Indian territory. In Pasadena Oki Shina of Japan defeated Tony Romell of Los Angeles.
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New York
Strangler" Lewis
California
Joe Savoldi
Michigan
Sam Stein
Newark
Jerry Monahan
Boston
Sid Westrich
Hungary
Doug Wycoff
Len Macaluso
Hamilton
Steve Znosky
Poland
Pat McGill
Drew
Joe Makcewicz
Utica
N. Y
Paul Boesch
Brooklyn
Drew Jack McArthur
Oklahoma
Charley Strack
Mike Mazurk
Long Beach
Calif
Nick Lutze
Venice
Hal Rumberg
Washington
Glen Wade
Tiny Roebuck
Pasadena
Oki Shikina
Tony Romell
Los Angeles
Three Amateurs Qualify for National Open from Ohio
Three Ohio amateurs joined 12 others as qualifiers for the U S Open to be played at North Shore Golf Club Chicago June 8 9 and 10 E G Livesay Columbus Maurice McCarthy Jr Cleveland and Jack Cummins Cleveland earned spots from district trials in Cleveland while Archie Hambrick Zanesville Alex Campbell Dayton Red Strauss Cincinnati Frank Gelthot Cincinnati Francis Marzolff Columbus and EB Livesay Columbus qualified from Dayton Miami Valley Club listings show strong amateur turnout as 98 pros and 18 amateurs sharpened their paths to the field.
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Ohio
North Shore Golf Club
Chicago
E. G. Livesay
Columbus
Maurice McCarthy
Cleveland
Jack Cummins
al Espinosa
Akron
Easpinosa
Alex “Nipper
Campbell
Dayton
Canterbury Club
E Espinosa
Jack Thompson
Youngstown
Bob Randall
Elyria
Bob Shave
Carl Rocco
Maurice McCarthy, Jr
George Howard
Canton
Carmen Bill
Fast Cleveland
Miami Valley Club
Archie Hambrick
Zanesville
Alex Campbell
Red Strauss
Cincinnati
Frank Gelthot
Francis Marzolff
EB. G. Livesay
New York
U.P
Los Angeles
Chick Evans
Gene Homans
Bobby Jones
Jock Hutchison
Jack Westland
Rained Out Wheeling Exhibition Draws 10,000 Fans
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 14 the Middle Atlantic League suspended all games due to rain. The New York Yankees beat the Wheeling Stogies 7 to 2 in an exhibition at Wheeling before 10 000 fans, the affair halted in the eighth inning because of rain.
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Wheeling
W. Va
New York Yankees
Yesterday's Heroes Freddie Lindstrom Trio Persists
Freddie Lindstrom of the Pirates hit a bases loaded triple in the second inning, fueling a standout moment as the Pirates built an early lead yesterday.
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United Press
Freddie Lindstrom
Pirates
Sports Shot With Professor WLemore From Henry McLemore
Henry McLemore reports on early prep for Berlin 1936 Olympics as UCLA freshmen study German and row. Baseball discipline at Lynn high school imposes free entry for those unable to pay, while Auburn dominates track and field with tight meets. News notes wrist-breaking shot records, Canadian Davis Cup trio, and Dodgers bullpen tales.
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Henry McLemore
New York
U.P
Berlin
Lynn
Mass
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Tigers
Frank Wykoff
Santa Barbara
Don Plumb
Pomona College
Jimmy Lavalie
Bill Thoms
Ventura A. C
Joe Forbes
Occidental
Herman Brix
Forbes
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson
U. S
Marcel Rainville
Jack Wright
Gilbert Nunns
Wright
Otto Miller
Brooklyn
St. Mary’s
Babe Ruth
Joe Stripp
Proper golf cut shot for bunker and greenside lies
The cut shot is used when a quick rise is needed from a bunker lie or grassy area near the hole. With an open stance you pull hands in and strike to impart a slice, allowing space left of the pin to correct ball turn. Do not use with clubs longer than a mashie niblick except for a slice needed with shorter clubs.
Bennett Leaves Ohio State To Quit School
Columbus May 16 U S Donald Bennett of Toledo a Big Ten sprint champion of 1932 has withdrawn from Ohio State University and does not intend to re enter. Bennett would have been ineligible for track this spring due to scholastic difficulties and may join the Cincinnati Athletic Club within the next months to continue as an amateur sprinter.
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Columbus
Donald Bennett
Toledo
Ohio State University
Bennett
Cincinnati Athletic Club
Notable Golfers Lead 36-Hole Test Field
Horton Smith from the 1933 Ryder Cup team and Johnny Farrell the 1928 open champion were among the top performers in yesterday’s 36-hole test. Other standout qualifiers included Cyril Walker Johnny Revolta Al Espinosa Maurice McCarthy Gus Moreland Johnny Golden Joe Turnesa Al Watrous and Tony Manero.
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Horton Smith
Johnny Farrell
Cyril Walker
Johnny Revolta
al Espinosa
Maurice McCarthy
Gus Moreland
Johnny Golden
Joe Turnesa
al Watrous
Tony Manero
Bean To Start Against Nats In Indians Opening
Cleveland at Washington opens a three game series as Belore Bean, rookie righty, gets his first start of the year replacing Mel Harder who is sidelined by a split finger. The Indians, despite eight hits, lost 1 0 to Philadelphia yesterday while Cain outpitched Hudlin. Cleveland leads the American League by a half game over the Yankees.
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Merritt
Sugar’ Cain
Athletics
Willis Hudlin
Hudlin
Cain
Roger Cramer
Philadelphia
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Pirates
New York Giants
Freddie Lindstrom
Corsairs
Pie Traynor
Virgil Davis
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Washington Nationals
Belore Bean
Nats
Peckinpaugh
Bean
Mel Harder
Willis Huchin
Indians
Bishop
Cramer
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Ohio U plays Wesleyan in final road game
Ohio University baseball drops a Buckeye Conference title chance after a loss to Miami last Friday. They face Wesleyan at Delas today in their last road game as Cincinnati, Marshall, and Miami hold the lead edges.
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Buckeye
Miami
Ohio University
Wesleyan
Delasare
Association Scores St. Paul Start of Minneapolis Contest
The text lists players Thomas Fenner Benton Hols Vandenburg Glenn Griffin and Mc or Grif fin from St Paul and Minneapolis teams with scores and partial statistics, indicating early association scoring data from a regional contest.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Thomas and
Fenner
Benton
Holsclaw
Vandenburg
Glenn
Griffin
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