Giants And Yankees Preseason World Series Confidence
Both teams, ready for the fall classic, held final workouts as Bill Terry of the Giants and Joe McCarthy of the Yankees ready lineups for the opener. Carl Hubbell and Vernon Gomez to start, with shifts planned in fielding and catching as Melton looms as a key factor in a hard fought series expected to draw big crowds.
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Yanks
Carl Hubbell
Tv Te
Vernon Gomez
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Selkirk
George Selkirk
Gomez
Hank Leiber
Red Ruffing
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Lou Chiaza
Jimmy Ripple
Terry
Gus Mancuso
Hubbell
Slim Melton
Harry Danning
Hal Schumacher
Tubbs Brings Back Core Iowa Lineup With Changes
Iowa City AP report notes coach Irl Tubbs reshuffles the Hawkeyes backfield and line for final prep before Bradley Tech game. Key moves include Dick Anderson at center, Floyd DeHeer shifting to pivot, and Frank Gallagher replacing Wilbur Nead at right tackle.
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Wilbur Nead
Frank Gallagher
Fred Smith
Bob Lannon
Erwin Prasse
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Serkend
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Citago Sephomore
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Wis Fuleek
Feller Star At Home In Van Meter Celebration
Bob Feller returned to his hometown for a celebration in Van Meter Iowa where he pitched four innings with 13 strikeouts including one on a dropped third strike. The event drew about 5000 local fans and featured a double stint with Adel and a Des Moines semi pro team. Senator Clyde L Herring and Rep Cassius Dowell spoke during the program honoring Feller and 17 year old Junior Clayton who won the 4 H club state health championship.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Weghthander
Bob
Adel
Des Moines
Junior Clayton
Clyde L. Herring
Cassius Dowell
Ames Cyclones Practice Focus on Pass Defense and Runs
Iowa State Cyclones worked on pass defense and off tackle runs behind locked gates. Arnold Krekow returned to end after healing from a cut above the left eye and is expected to see action against Nebraska.
Iowa Swimming Team Selections From 24 Men Report
A fragmentary note lists 24 men connected to the Iowa swimming squad and various names including Boones Fosved Gerber Reosel Moyes and others. The text references distances meters and several places such as Kansas City New York City and North Pi tee with unclear roles.
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Iowa
Kansas City
George Boos
Tyen Cockratee
Alot Ct Cage
Ed Callet
New York City
Joe DiMaggio’s Father Promises World Series Visit
New York sources report Joe DiMaggio’s father Joe Ty Maggio will attend the World Series. He will be accompanied by his youngest son, a Dominican outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, who interprets Papa Joe’s words during batting practice. He quips that the Giants cannot hit like his son’s restaurant.
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Maggio
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Giants
Grinnell Prepares For Creighton As Ralph West Returns
Grinnell College Pioneers ready for Creighton action as veteran guard Ralph West returns to practice after transferring from Oklahoma A&M He plans to report for practice next week following a tackling session and passing drills.
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No Fans Standing In Line For World Series
New York report says no queue formed for bleacher windows at Yankee Stadium this year as police kept sidewalks clear upon officials request. Fans previously described as Tong lines deterred customers, though one man, Anthony Aldano, circled the stadium aiming to sustain a line until gates opened.
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Yankee Stadium
Anthony Aldano
Walberg and Thomas Released by Boston Red Sox
Veteran pitchers George Rube Walberg and Alphonse Thomas were released unconditionally by Boston General Manager Eddie Collins as part of an anticipated team house cleaning.
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George “Rube” Walberg
Alphonse Thomas Monday
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
Boxing Results From Cities Across North America
Larry Bains of Toronto knocked out Charles Rutz in London. Milt Arop of Dubuque stopped Chuck Woods in Chicago. Jimmy Clark of Jamestown knocked out Tommy Bland in Buffalo. Ian Battaglia of Winnipeg defeated Mickey Misko in Des Moines. Russ Wasser of Minneapolis stopped Spike Franks in Detroit.
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London
Larry Bains
Toronto
Charles Rutz
Wit
Chicago
Milt Arop
Dubuque
Chuck Woods
Detroit
Buffalo
Jimmy Clark
Jamestown
Tommy Bland
Welehts
Des Moines
Ian Frankie Battaglia
Winnipee Man
Mickey Misko
Russ Wasser
Minneapolis
Spike Franks
Trade with Canada rises under reciprocity pact
Ottawa reports continued growth in U S Canadian trade during the pact second year. The agreement added 150 million dollars to bilateral trade in 1936 and the increase remains steady as the program proceeds.
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United States
McIlravy Improves After Brain Injury in Nebraska Game
Eldon McIlravy, Nebraska fullback, remains hospitalized after head injuries from the Minnesota game. Doctors say he is out of danger, his senses are clearing, and the brain hemorrhage has stopped. Surgery is unlikely, with a severe concussion suspected rather than skull fracture.
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Neb
Eldon Mcllravy
University of Nebraska
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Deppen
McIlravy
Atkins Team Closes With Win Over Norway
The Atkins high school baseball team closed its season Friday with a 9 to 4 victory over Norway. Atkins collected eight hits off Byers while Norway had three off C. Schirm and Poock. Only three Norway players reached first base in the first five innings. This win avenged an earlier loss to Norway. For the season Atkins went five wins two losses and two ties, with the ties against Van Horne called at 4 to 4 due to darkness. L. Schirm led Atkins hitters. Poock and C. Schirm split pitching duties.
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Byers
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van Horne
Bennett Meets Lowden In Title Ball Game
Clarence Bennet plays at Loudon Friday October 8 in a baseball contest likely to decide the Wapsie Eight winner. Both teams remain undefeated after Bennett crushed Mechanicsville 26 to 3. Wheatland beat Lisbon 13 to 2. Lowden edged Stanwood 3 to 1. Clarence was idle.
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Harris Signs To Lead Nuts Again In 37
Washington AP says Clark Griffith announced Monday night that Stanley Bucky Harris has signed to manage the Washington Senators for a third straight year. Harris rose to fame as the youthful manager of the 1924 World Series champions.
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Tommy Farr Sails Home After Louis Bout
Tommy Farr sails for home Wednesday after the Louis bout and plans a return to the United States in January for two winter fights. Mike Jacobs will discuss a meeting with the winner of the Mann Godoy match and a February Miami bout. Farr has earned money from stage appearances and a refereeing fee and has film work lined up in London.
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Arturo Godoy
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Garden
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Canada
Two Pictures
London
Carleton Kennedy Open City Series
Chicago clash as the White Sox and Cubs open the city title race at Comiskey Park. Dykes may coach from the dugout with Piet at third and Bonura out with groin injury. Grimm renames first base to Cavarretta while Kennedy eyes the mound against Carleton in the opener.
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Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Cubs
Comiskey Park
Tony Piet
Zeke Bonura
Charlie Grimm
Phil Cavarretta
Rip Collins
Grimm
Tex Carleton
Vern Kennedy
Sox
Fall Baseball Practice Begins at the University
Iowa City reports the start of fall baseball with 25 candidates joining Assistant Coach Lawrence Harrison. Nine lettermen head the list led by captain Edmund Kadell at shortstop, plus Emil Klumpar of Cedar Rapids as a new grid squad member. Returning veteran Wendell Winders, star catcher from 1936, is back after a absence.
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Iowa City
Lawrence “Popsy
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Edmund Kadell
Mapleton
Emil Klumpar
Cedar Rapids
Wendell Winders
Gilman
Gene Hinrichs
Rockwell City
Kenneth Reid
Rose
Gibson
Andy Kantor
Missouri Valley
Art Manush
Burlington
William
J HL Vogt
Fort Madison
Fred Hohenhorst
Chicago
Dayle Kiddie
Boone
Stephen Cox
Keokuk
Dan Sherman
Des Moines
Dan Saunders
Minot
N. D
W. H. Seylar
Clinton
Volga Fends Hawkeye to Win Little Eight Title
Volga baseball squad captures the Little Eight crown by defeating Hawkeye 9 to 7 on the Waucoma field. Debes pitched eight innings and F. Chase one inning, with W. Voshell delivering a seventh inning home run for Volga.
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Major league baseball attendance climbs ten percent
Attendance across sixteen clubs for the recent season totaled 9 447 497, a 10 percent rise from 1936 and near all time records. Detroit led with 1 181 000 fans in home games. the Yankees drew 271 000 in 11 games at Detroit. New York Giants and Chicago Cubs neared one million in the National League.
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Newark Bears Blank Columbus 6–0 in Series Tilt
Atley Donald, 21, right hander with a blazing fastball, pitched superb ball for Newark in Monday night action. He improved the Bears to two wins in the series, after Columbus had won the first three games. Donald had won nineteen of twenty-one decisions in the regular season as Newark retained a fighting chance for the little world series title.
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Fort Worth Leads In Dixie Title Series
Fort Worth and Little Rock will split the second biggest Dixie series pool since 1931. Fort Worth defeated the Southern association team 3-2 to gain a three games to one edge. The pool of 15812.90 will be divided 60 40. Atlanta and Oklahoma City shared 17000 in 1935.
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Oklahoma City
Budge And Anita Lizana Capture Coast Titles
In Berkeley, J Donald Budge captured the men’s singles title at the Pacific coast championships with a 4 6 6 3 6 2 6 4 win over Bobby Riggs. Anita Lizana defeated Margaret Lamb 6 2 6 2 to win the women’s title.
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J. Donald Budge
Strawberry Point dominates Edgewood 15–0 in home finale
Strawberry Point baseball runs up a 15 to 0 victory over Edgewood in the season closer. Scotty Culbertson allowed 15 hits while Lefty Dunsmoor shut out the guests, fanning 15. Edmonds homered twice for the Point in the lopsided win.
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