Yankees Rally for Doubleheader Sweep to Narrow Giants Lead
New York Yankees sweep a two game set from the Chicago White Sox as Joe DiMaggio hits his 43rd, Lou Gehrig adds two homers, and Bill Dickey Frank Crosetti and Myril Hoag also homer in game one. Ivy Paul Andrews wins the nightcap as the Yanks power past Chicago 8 to 4.
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Carleton Holds Phils In Cubs Victory At Chicago
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9 to 3 in front of 6 635 fans as Tex Carleton earned his 14th win with a fourteen hit attack featuring homers by Rip Collins and Joe Marty. Claude Passeau started and Carleton finished as the Cubs move within two and a half games of the league leading Giants in the race of the three game set.
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Senators Win Two as Rookies Shine vs Browns
Washington rookie Joe Krakauskas and fellow newcomer Ray Phebus led the Senators to a doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Browns, taking games 6-2 and 10-3 after recent recalls from Trenton and Chattanooga.
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Franklin Golf Team Second In State Tourney
Roosevelt of Des Moines won the first state prep golf meet at the University of Iowa course with 343. Franklin of Cedar Rapids finished second with a four man total 350 led by Stephen son with 81 and Richey of Newton won individual honors with 80. Other Franklin scores were McPartland 86 McPartland 91 Porter 92. Lincoln Des Moines placed third 354 Newton 359 Ames 364 with Johnston East Des Moines and Creston last.
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Dizzy Dean Reports Arm Feeling Much Better
St Louis. Dizzy Dean former Cardinal ace says his pitching arm feels much better after treatment by Dr Hubert S Pruett once of the St Louis Browns now a city physician. He describes the maneuver that freed the arm as remarkable and says the improvement is clear.
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Spotlight Turns To Football This Week
United Press previews the 1937 college football campaign with Minnesota and Pittsburgh favored to finish atop the nation. Top games include Texas Christian vs Ohio State and Iowa vs Washington as teams begin the season amid strong conference contenders from the East and South.
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Iowa State Cyclones Top Second String 27–0 in Practice
Iowa State's first team defeated the second squad 27 to 0 in a Saturday practice at Ames. The unit showed strength on offense and defense with fast charging and crisp blocking. The aerial attack was weak, but pass defense clicked smoothly.
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Mexican baseball fan heads to World Series in New York
George H. Turner, Mexico City's top World Series devotee, travels to New York for the annual series pilgrimage. He has crossed between his home and the United States for seven years to witness the classic and predicts the Yankees or Giants will reach the finish.
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Snead Maintains Lead at Western Open in Cleveland
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs holds a four stroke edge at the halfway point of the Western Open as 64 players advance to the 36 hole final. Horton Smith and Guldahl sit close behind with 143 and 145, amid winds and rain at Oakmont Country Club.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Face Rough 1937 Football Schedule
Coach Irl Tubbs and the Iowa squad acknowledge a tough season ahead with a demanding slate including Washington and Minnesota. Tubbs cites explosive play as the key missing element, while praising team spirit and effort as the groundwork for possible ups for 1937.
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Boxing Tourney of Champs Promises Big Night at Polo Grounds
New York reports that promoter Mike Jacobs expects a capacity 60,000 crowd and 500000 gross for the Boxing Tourney of Champs at the Polo Grounds. Barney Ross and Sixto Escobar are favored to keep titles while Lou Ambers and Marcel Tail are tipped to lose on the seven bout show.
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Waner Bats 200th Hit Sparks Record Season for Waner
Pittsburgh outfielder Paul Waner collected his 200th hit of the season, tying the National League mark by achieving 200 or more hits for the eighth time in his career. He hit the milestone in the third inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers, matching Rogers Hornsby for seven 200-hit years. Ty Cobb holds the MLB record with nine 200-hit seasons.
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Ohio University Dominates Rio Grande 80 to 0
United Press football results show Ohio University routed Rio Grande 80 to 0. The page lists various matchups including Randolph Macon against Quantico Marines and multiple scores across several colleges such as Northwestern College, Minnesota St, and South Dakota schools.
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Iowa First String Gridders Triumph 21 to 0 in Practice Game
Iowa’s first team defeated the reserves 21 to 0 in a 30 minute scrimmage at Iowa Stadium. Kinnick McLain Lamb and Eicherly starred with solid runs and passes as Gallagher and Balazs reached the end zone. Tubbs praised timing but worried about line speed as varsity defense prepared for Washington next Saturday.
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Standings and Results From Baseball Games
National League standings show New York 83 53 .610 and Chicago 82 57 .590 with Boston 70 69 .504. Saturday games include Chicago 9 Philadelphia 3 and Pittsburgh 33 Brooklyn 2. Sunday matches list Boston at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis among others. American League leaders New York 93 44 .679 and Detroit 82 56 .594 with Chicago 77 61 .558. Week results: New York 12 4 Chicago 8 0 Washington 6 10 St Louis 2 3 Detroit 5 4 Philadelphia 2 5 Cleveland 7 Boston 6. Upcoming doubleheaders and matchups include Chicago at Washington and Detroit at New York.
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Reds Beat Giants In Cincinnati Showdown
The Reds defeated the Giants 4 to 3, cutting New Yorks NL lead by a game. Cincinnati also toppled King Carl Hubbell who aimed to win his 20th game this season, while the Cubs beat the Phillies to tighten the standings.
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Non-Lettermen Of Cornell In 21-0 Victory
Cornell reserves dominated Augustana with 21 points as Jim Sprague scored on a last play of the first half and Bob Paul added a third quarter score after a 20 yard interception return. Final TD came on a 36 yard Fedorin run. Cornell outgained Augustana 9 first downs to 0.
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