A's Contend in Tight AL Race as Mack Guides Club
Philadelphia Athletics climb into pennant contention led by Connie Mack’s strategy. Rookie hurlers Lynn Nelson and Almon Williams show promise, while Harry Kelley powers wins in relief and full outing. Giants, Cardinals, and Cubs also win as the majors mix in tight standings.
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Giants Are No Longer Lord Fauntleroys
The 1937 United Press report portrays the New York Giants after the St Louis punchup with the Cardinals as transformed into fighters. It notes ripples in the team’s image, mentions Dizzy Dean Don Gutteridge and George Kiddo Davis, and references plans around a June exhibition with Max Schmeling at Madison Square Garden Bowl.
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Shall We Dance film review notes star power and color
The new Astaire Rogers musical at the Athena Theater presents them as top stars whose actions spark publicity. Misunderstandings about marriage and rumored nuptials fuel the comedy while Edward Everett Horton Eric Blore and Harriett Hector support. Gershwin songs and dazzling dances highlight the production directed by Mark Sandrich.
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Grissom Emerges As Premier Rookie Hurler For Reds
Cincinnati rookie Lee Grissom pitched a strong game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, earning his third win of the season as the Reds won 6 to 2. Grissom used a fastball and sharp curve, limited walks to three, and stifled the Dodgers in all but one inning.
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Reds Beat Dodgers 6 2 in Brooklyn Slugfest
Cincinnati built a six run lead with key hits by Cooney Stripp Jordan and Outlaw. Hassett Malinosky Spencer Stripp and Lavagetto chipped in two base hits. Brooklyn outhit Brooklyns Eisenstat allowed four runs in 4 1 3 innings while Frankhouse fanned five.
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Fisher and Kyle Win Gold Tourney
C. E. Fisher and Gerald Kyle won their divisions in the Athens Country Club cross country flight over the weekend. Fisher led Class A with 24 hops, followed by Seiple 20 and Keynes and Dilley 19 each. Kyle topped Class B with 18 hops, Schaden 17 and Gelves and Cone 16 each.
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Cubs Roll Over Bees 11-1 in Big League Affair
Chicago tops Boston 11 to 1 as Marty hits a homer and Jurges belted a three base hit. Johnson and Lopez lead the offense with key RBIs while Collins also homered. Pitching by Root and Smith secures the victory before 20 991 fans.
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Giants rally past Pirates in extra innings 6 to 5
New York with a late surge tops Pittsburgh 6 to 5 after nine innings of play. Jensen homer and Handley key the offense with multiple RBIs as Bartelli, Dickshot, and Ripple contribute timely hits. Blanton suffers loss after a bullpen heavy game.
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Chisox Triumph Over Red Sox 6-4 in Chicago Tilt
Chicago wins 6-4 as Whitehead secures the mound decision over Marcum. Bonura Sewell and Cramer pace Chicago with key hits while Foxx and Hayes lead Boston attack. 20,000 attendance noted.
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Yankees Beat Indians 7–3 in Big League Tilt
In the 1936 season game, New York defeats Cleveland 7 to 3. DiMaggio and Selkirk homer lead the offense, Lazzeri and Heath contribute double and triple threats, while Ruffing bests Galehouse in a midweek showdown with 59,492 paid fans in attendance.
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Field of 116 Tees Off Today In National P G A Tourney
Pittsburgh golf championship opens with 116 players including Gene Sarazen Leo Diegel Paul Runyan and Tony Manero. Denny Shute defends title as 68 qualifiers advance after two 18 hole rounds with Wednesday match play set. Ryder Cup spots decided by this event and the National Open.
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Phillies Win Behind Gutteridge Homer In Manners Showdown
Philadelphia 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 9 0. St Louis 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 x 6. Gutteridge hits a solo homer and drives in runs as Philadelphia rolls to a 6 2 loss. Arnovich, Young, and Padgett drive in for the Phillies while Brown and Whitney contribute steals. Walters takes the loss after 4 walks and 5 strikeouts with 13,529 in attendance.
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Tigers 13, Nats 3 in Detroit rout
Detroit batter Travis, Stone and Fox pace a 13 run outburst against Washington. Bridges earns the win while Appleton takes the loss as Washington offense struggles to a 3 run total.
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AA Race Tight With Exception Of Top Place
Milwaukee Brewers maintain a six game lead over the Minneapolis Millers after a double header loss to the Columbus Red Birds. Columbus won both games 7 to 1 and 6 to 5 behind rookie hurlers with help from Max Lanier and Rip Schroeder. Louisville took both ends of a double bill from Minneapolis 5 to 3 and 5 to 1 as Dick Bass and Fred Shaffer shut down the Millers in the second game. Toledo split with Kansas City. the Mad Hens won 6 to 3 and lost 13 to 10. Indianapolis and St. Paul also divided, with St. Paul winning the first game 7 to 4 and losing the second 7 to 2.
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