Cardinals seek split as Vander Meer faces Cooper in three game set
In a 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh, Elmer Riddle and Whitey Moore struggled as Frank Lopez and Al Lopez combined for two runs in the eighth. Johnny Hutchings allowed two final tallies, while Vince DiMaggio hit his sixth homer. Chuck Aleno extended his consecutive games streak to 13 in Cincinnati.
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Reds
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Eana
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Johnny Vandler Meer
Mort Cooper
Vandy Jostone
Cooper
Big Mix Butcher
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Whitey Moore
Maurice van Robays
Elbie Fletcher
Tuscarawas
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Fletcher
Vince DiMaggio
Elmer Riddle
Jimmy Ripple
Johnny Hutchings
al Lopez
Frank Gustine
Chuck Aleno
Dick West
Harry Craft
Ernie Kay
Ival Goodman
Zale Knocks Out Hostak In Two Minutes Thirty-Two Seconds
Tony Zale defeats Al Hostak in the second round at Gary to retain the world middleweight title before 14 087 fans. Hostak lands a solid right in the second round but Zale answers with a furious assault and floors him, ending the 15 round expected classic early in the second stanza.
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Indiana
al Hostak
Seattle
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Alpha M Russell In Columbus
A birthday dinner was held at the Southern Hotel in Columbus on Saturday honoring Mrs. Alpha M. Russell on her 80th birthday. Daughters and son and their families from Columbus attended, along with daughter-in-law Mrs Grace Russell, son Orville, and daughter Alpha. Mrs Russell, formerly of Nelsonville, now resides in Columbus.
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Columbus
Alpha M. Russell
Grace Russell
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Alpha
Russell
Nelsonville
John Tobias
Central School
Buckeye Lake
L. T. Cottrell
Alice Tharp
Mary Elizabeth
Joan
Zanesville
Foster Marshall
Fred Williams
Claire Hiatt
Lucy Dougan
Pennsville
W. T. Marshall
Laura Hodgson
New Lexington
Arthur
Ernest Essex
Elyria
Gerald Tharp
Somerset
Lena Stallsmith
Ralph Post
George Higgins
Lawrence Inman
Carol
Ollie Inman
White Cottage
Bernie Blrtcher
Etna
Alice Golden
Golden Elliott
Russell Faires
Detroit
Floyd Green
Logan
Darley McCoy
Frank Murphy
Millertown
Charles Davis
Mable Hottenrott
Buckingham
B. O. Fitzer
Ralph Linscott
Francis Lanning
Fostoria
Oliver Fitch
Arza Linscott
Kansas City Wins Sixth Consecutive A A Opening Day Cup
Kansas City captures the American Association opening day attendance cup for the sixth straight year. The feat marks a continued run of strong attendance as the team starts the season.
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Kansas City
Conn Eyes Louis Title Shot in June Bout at Polo Grounds
Billy Conn trains at Long Branch asserting he can outpoint or KO Joe Louis in the June 18 world heavyweight title clash. He notes he has not lost since 1938 and emphasizes his speed and skill, while experts like Gus Lesnevich praise his boxing prowess and warn against underestimating the Pittsburgh challenger.
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Long Branch
N. J
Joe Louis
Polo Grounds
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Conn
Teddy Yarosz
Yarosz
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempssey
Tunney
Louis
Smoky Joe
Max Schmeling
Johnny Ray
Gus Lesnevich
Lesnevich
Feller Again Nominated To End Tribe Streak
Detroit beats Cleveland 8 5 as Bob Feller is urged to snap a three game slide. The Indians face Harder Eisenstat and Heving jolt by Tigers with 11 hits. Mack homers in seventh. Barry, ex champion sculler, captured by Nazis.
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Detroit Tigers
Bob Feller
Bob
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Jeff Heath
Ken Keltner
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al Smith
al Milnar
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Walker
Trosky
Mullin
Trout
Baseball Rumors And Early Season Hopes Across Circuits
Rumors swirl from New York to Washington about front office changes and tense rosters as fans eye Ted Williams hitting .400 in 30 games. Promoters discuss Donavan’s pay, while Ben Hogan and golf odds surface. Greenberg’s army signals boost, and trade sketches spark debate over Reds and Braves.
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Rick Ferrell
Fred Haney
Reds
Washington Boxing Commission
Arthur Donovan
Louis Baer
Ray C. Alvis
Donovan
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Mel Webb
Boston Evening Globe
Teddy the Great
Fort Worth
Craig Wood
Gene Sarazen
Jimmy Demaret
Ralph Guldahl
Ben Hogan
Zeke Bonura
Minneapolis
Braves
Max West
Ernie Lombardi
Whitey Moore
Ray Berres
Lloyd Waner
Ernie
League Leaders Show Varied 1936 Field
AMERICAN leaders list J DiMaggio Boston with 37 runs 409 runs and 57 hits Travis Washington 57 runs batted in Keller Gordon York tied 37. Doubles Kellner Cleveland Triples Travis Washington Home Runs York Detroit 10 Stolen Bases DiMaggio Boston Case Washington and Cleveland. NATIONAL leaders Reiser Brooklyn 387 runs Hack Chicago 35 hits Slaughter St Louis 54 doubles Mize St Louis 15 triples Lavagetto Brooklyn Moore Boston Brown St Louis Vaughan Pittsburgh 4 Home Runs Ott New York Nicholson Chicago Camilli Brooklyn 10 Stolen Bases Frey Cincinnati 8 5 penn Jene St Louis Johnny Murphy draft draft
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Beggs
Cincinnati
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van Robays
Fletcher
DiMaggio
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Golf Tourney at Athens Country Club Holidays Open
Memorial Day marks the first of three major holiday events at Athens Country Club. An 18 hole medal play handicap tournament splits members into two classes with six prizes per division. Pro Mike Heaney says winter golf will fill the weekend due to poor course conditions. the week-end regular is a match play against par. Directors Personal Prize first round matches must finish by Sunday al Blazi.
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Athens Country Club
Mike Heaney
Arbaughs Capture Fourth Straight in Narrow 8-7 Win
The Arbaugh baseball team earned its fourth consecutive victory by edging Albany 8-7. The winning run came with two outs in the ninth on Barber's single followed by McGhee's triple. Arbaugh has three games this week against Gallia at Gallipolis Memorial Day and at Albany next Sunday. Indians Buy Rosenthal From White Sox
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Barber
McGhee
Gallians
Gallipolis
OHE
Data fragment: Davis wins Coast Amateur titles
Harold Davis of Salinas Junior College set sprint marks by winning the Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic Union championships. He ran the 100 in 9.6 seconds and the 220 in 20.5 seconds, establishing himself as a top American sprinter.
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Davis
Harold Davis
Salinas Junior College
Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic Union
Country Club Style Fans Pack The California State League
Fans at home games watch from tables under umbrellas along the first base line sipping drinks as the local California State League club plays.
All American Field At Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Toppers
An all American 33 car field will race the starter tomorrow for the Indianapolis 500. Rene LeBegue and Jean Trevoux failed to qualify their Talbot Specials. Deacon Litt earned the inside row with 123.440 mph, followed by Duke Nalon 122.237 and Al Putnam 121.951. Louis Durant may start if another car withdraws. Mauri Rose led practice with 128.691 mph, ahead of Rex Mays 128.301 and Wilbur Shaw 127.836.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Jean Trevoux
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Deacon” Litt
du Bois
Duke Nalon
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al Putnam
Louis Durant
Hollywood
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Mauri Rose
Rex Mays
Glendale
Mays
Wilbur Shaw
Rose
Shaw
Standings Snapshot From The League Night Card
St. Louis leads with 6 wins and 5 losses, Pittsburgh 7 4, Brooklyn 6. Philadelphia 5, Detroit 8, Cleveland 5. Boston 6, Chicago 4, New York 6, Washington 5. Kansas City at Minneapolis listed as only game scheduled.
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Moe
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Milwaukee
Coon Skin Club to Sponsor Chase at Fred Phillips Farm
The Coon Skin Conservation Club will sponsor a coon chase at the Fred Phillips farm on Sunday June 1 at 1 pm. The event site lies eight miles east of Athens and three miles west of Amesville on State Route 50 with signs marking the route.
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Coon Skin Conservation Club
Fred Phillips
Athens
Amesville
Chase
Legend Claims Fujiyama Rose Overnight From Plain
A Japanese legend states that Mount Fuji appeared in a single night about 300 B C as a sacred volcanic peak rising from the plain and revered in ancient times.
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