Browns Beat White Sox 15 10 In Opening Slugfest Of Season
In St Louis to open the American League season the Browns outslugged the White Sox 15 to 10. Hornsby powered a homer as the Browns staged a seven run fifth inning to chase Kennedy from the mound. Bonura starred for Chicago with four hits in five at bats while Clift homered for St Louis and Hildebrand held on the mound through the finale.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
The page shows American League and National League standings with team records, followed by upcoming games for Wednesday and Thursday. It also lists American Association teams and recent results noting many games postponed.
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123 Pound Bowler Leads Individual Event in New York
Gene Gaghardi, 123 pounds from Mount Vernon, tops the Araican bowling congress after a 749 in the individual event. The flyweight bowler passed heavier opponents to lead the tourney, near the all time high of 774 set by Larry Shotwell. He opened with 266 and followed with 277 despite later struggles.
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Three Ties In Cue Championship Playoff
Three ties mark the Cue Championship playoff as players contend for final positions. The event features notable competitors and uncertain outcomes ahead of the closing rounds.
Penn Relays Draw 3000 Athletes From U S Canada
Philadelphia AP reports 3000 competitors from United States and Canada will race in the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival at Franklin Field over Friday and Saturday. Olympic champions Forrest Towns Johnny Woodruff Luigi Becah Don Lash Gene Venzke and others are listed among the entrants.
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Solon High Wins Two Of Three In Final Series
Solon High completes a three game set, taking two wins and one loss. The narrative mentions decisive late moments and standout plays as Solon builds momentum for their next matchup.
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Cubs In Bad Shape As Campaign Opens
The Cubs face a rough start as injuries mark the opening stages of the season. Davis and Davis back and shoulder issues force long sidelining with a chipped elbow. Grimm seeks to bolster the pitching staff while Galan and Collins show renewed batting form.
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Iowa State Beats Nebraska 6 to 4 in Lincoln
The Iowa State baseball team defeated the University of Nebraska 6 to 4 in Lincoln on Tuesday. Nebraska led 3-0 early, but Iowa State shut out the Huskers the rest of the game as starter Honzz Straight and Johnsonaripier, with Bromas, contributed on the mound and at the plate. The two teams were set to meet again Wednesday.
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Bobby Riggs Dropped From U S Davis Cup Squad
Los Angeles reports say Bobby Riggs, the United States fourth-ranked player, has been dropped from the Davis Cup team. Announcement came via a wire from the Southern California Tennis Association noting the decision and the reasons remain unclear.
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Farwell to Lead Physical Education at Mountville High
Leo Leal Farwell, appointed assistant football and track coach and director of physical education at Mountville High, brings Wisconsin coaching roots and Iowa University study. He cites intramural programs enriching student interest and character development while urging student-led activities under instructor supervision.
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Radio Programs 2 an al MORNING
A dense listing of radio programs across NBC CBS and local affiliates. Notable items include David Harum sketch WBBM WGST KMOX WOC 10 15 Personal column air NBC and Betty Moore NBC WJZ chain. The schedule lists numerous sketches operas music features and anniversaries across stations with multiple network mentions.
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Institute of Immigrant Welfare
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March of Time
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Western Umpiring Staff For Current Season Announced
DES MOINES AP Tom Fairweather president of the Western league Tuesday night announced the league s umpiring staff for the 1937 season The oxman staff Ollie Anderson of Los Angeles Forrest Cady of Kansas City Ed Goes of Hutchinson Kan Claude Tobin of St Louis Les Williams of Melchella and Henry Wing field of Tulsa Okla May 4 opening day assignments Cedar Rapids at Waterloo Anderson and Wingfield Sioux City at Des Moines Goes and Tobin Davenport at Rock Island Cady and Williams
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National AAU Track Meet Set for Early July
L di Benedetto announces the National AAU track and field meet will be held at Marquette stadium July 2 and 3, moved from June to avoid conflicts with Bye Ten and Pacific Coast champs. Winners advance to represent the United States in international games in Dallas Pan American events rescheduled for mid July.
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Simmons Looks Like the AL of Old Days
Washington owner Clark Griffith bought Simmons from Detroit for 15000 and he delivers a strong return as Al Simmons, once the league’s top outfielder, regains form with a three for five effort. The former White Sox star, previously a batting slump, signals a revival after a storied career and a brush with criticism.
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Nagurski to Face Mercier in Thursday Memorial Coliseum Card
An uptown mat show features Bronko Nagurski vs Al Mercier in a Mule Kick themed bout. Hans Kampfeer meets Earl Wampler, and Jack Reeder faces Johnny Marrs. Promotions tout a slam bang main card with rough style bouts and Graeco Roman prowess from Kampfer.
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McGregor High Shuts Out Luana in Season Opener
McGregor High defeated Luana High 4 to 0 on McGregor’s home diamond. Pitchers Bob O'Brien and Burt Walters worked, Maurice Melvin caught. Luana’s battery was Dick Lindrath and Art Johanna. McGregor to face Farm Prabang at Farmersburg next Friday.
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Six Opening Day Games Attracted 181 076 Fans
Opening day crowds across six games totaled 181 076, far below last year's 204 543. The American League leaders were Detroit and Boston, while St Louis and New York led the National League. Key feats included Cy Blanton five hits for Pittsburgh, Dizzy Dean in a 2 0 10 inning win for St Louis, Gerald Walker's grand slam and more as tight pitching defined the day.
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Drake Relays Anticipated With 20 Iowa Entries
Iowa City coach George Bresnahan plans to send about twenty athletes to the Drake Relays in Des Moines, competing in six of eight relays and six of ten events. Key lineup includes Milton Billig, John Schmidt, Jimmy Lyle, John Graves and others across sprint, distance, and field events.
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Coe Iowa Tennis Meet Postponed By Rain
The Towa Coe tennis meet scheduled for Tuesday was postponed again due to rain. Coach Hayden's team will begin a three day trip Thursday with Iowa State at Ames, then Grinnell on the Pioneers’ courts, and finally Drake in Des Moines.
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Billy Herman Seeks Return Of Cubs Old Number
Chicago AP reports Billy Herman star second baseman of the Cubs wants his old number back After a numbering change to assign number 1 to manager Charlie Grimm and number 2 to Gabby Hartnett Herman received number 4 The last three wearers of 4 Babe Herman Chuck Klein and Ethan Allen were sold or traded
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Guernsey Track Meet Set For April 30
The eighteenth annual prep track meet for boys and girls at Guernsey is approved by the S H S A A for Friday April 30. Four schools Mechanicsville Beaman Martinsburg and St Ambrose Davenport enter for the first time. Brooklyn renews track activity and joins the competition. Vinton defending boys champion. Malcom defending girls champion. Entries close Monday April 26. Only S H S A A or Catholic State High School association members may enter.
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Pioneering Asphalt Road Laid in Newark 1870
In 1870 Newark New Jersey saw the first road sheet asphalt pavement laid by Prof EJ Smedt a Belgian chemist. The achievement marks an early use of asphalt in American road construction.
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