World Series Slated To Start Oct 6 At Yankee Stadium
The 1937 World Series will open October 6 at Yankee Stadium with the Yankees Giants Cubs and Tigers attending a commissioners conference. The series may move to the Polo Grounds or Wrigley Field for up to three games beginning October 8, with all games starting at 1:30 pm except a Sunday game at 2 pm. Yankee Stadium capacity rises to 71,303, aiming for a new attendance record, with ticket prices set and three game strips sold for each side.
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Cubs Beat Phils in Frantic 14-13 Tilt
The Cubs outslugged the Phillies 14 to 13 in a wild back and forth game. Lombardi's clutch hit and timely power from meshed lineups fueled a high scoring contest with late pressure from both clubs.
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Indians Rally Past Red Sox For 7 6 Victory
Cleveland erups in the eighth inning to overcome a 6 1 deficit and beat Boston 7 6. Lyn Lary homered and drove in three as the Indians claim their twenty sixth win in thirty seven starts.
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Yankees Win Twin Bill From Chicago
In a doubleheader, the Yankees defeated Chicago in both games, with strong pitching from the staff and key hits by core players. Corey and Krakauskas contributed notable efforts as Detroit and Philadelphia matchups unfolded in the box scores.
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Greentree Defends Polo Title Against Old Westbury Tre
New York insiders report Greentree faces Old Westbury Tre in the national open polo final at International Field. The match could draw around 40 000 as both teams feature among the world’s few ten goal players and strong supporting riders led by Tommy Hitchcock Pete Bostwick and Gerald Baldez.
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Burleigh Grimes Hires Burley Grimes To Hurl
Pittsburgh AP reports Burley Grimes, a left handed pitcher, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers camp Saturday. He spoke confidently about trying out under Dodgers manager Bur Jey Grimes after a season with Jonesboro in Arkansas State league.
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Wellman and Keota Win Ke-Wash Grid Openers
Wellman Wildcats beat West Chester Trojans 7 0 as aerial game seals the win. Keota beats Kalona 20 13 with Stoutner and Gamond connecting for two Keota scores and two Kalona touchdowns by Votruba and Gingerich.
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Clarence Wheatland Win Wapsie Eight Games
Clarence defeats Mechanicsville 5 to 2 in a strong defensive effort as Wheatland remains undefeated with a 4 to 3 victory over Stanwood. The Bennett Lowden game was canceled and Lisbon had a bye.
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Lou Plummer to clash with Clinstock in Memorial Coliseum
Indoor wrestling opens Thursday night as Lou Plummer 252 pounds meets Jim Clinstock 280 in a best two falls out of three match at Memorial Coliseum. Both winners last week, they promise a hard hitting bout with preliminaries to follow.
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Columbus Red Birds Win Fifth Game to Lead Series
In Minneapolis, the Columbus Red Birds defeated the Minneapolis Millers 5-0 behind two-hit pitching by Max Macon. Columbus now leads the series 3–2 with one win needed to clinch.
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Toledo Madhens Edge Brewers In Extra Innings
The Toledo Madhens edged the Milwaukee Brewers 11 to 10 in 11 innings in a ragged playoff game. It was the Madhens second win in three defeats in the opening series.
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McCluskey Breaks Four Mile Record at New York Meet
Joe McCluskey, 25, clocked 20.02 to break the longstanding four mile record at the New York AC handicap. He ran from scratch with up to 400 yards handicaps and beat John Spong by 200 yards. Glen Cunningham set a two mile meet record with 9:24.6, outpacing Phil Silverman by 60 yards.
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Tubbs Names Players as Iowa Football Prepares for Washington
Iowa coach Tubbs outlines early lineup ideas with Tubbs weighing 2706 pounds and using a double wingback system for Washington. He praises Bush Lamb and Nile Kinnick, notes possible starters Ed McLain and Emil Klumpar, and hints at experimentation as a new system is installed.
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All-America Baseball Team Named for 1937
The All-America Board selects the 1937 ten man team with Lou Gehrig at first base and Joe DiMaggio in center field. Charley Gehringer and Billy Herman vie for second, Bob Rolfe earns third while Joe Medwick and Paul Waner headline the outfield. Catchers Gabby Hartnett and Bill Dickey vie for the catching spot as Hubbell leads the pitchers with Dean declining.
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North High Des Moines Wins State Swim Honors
North High of Des Moines dominated the first annual state high school swimming meet in Ames scoring 44 points, ahead of Clinton with 24. The team set eight pool records, winning both relays and multiple individual events including the 100 yard breaststroke, 200 yard freestyle, and 100 yard backstroke, while Clinton benefited from Moore and Tuthill's performances in sprints and diving.
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Jockey Syd ney Erwin Killed in Detroit Race Fall
Jockey Syd ney Erwin was killed at Detroit race track on Saturday after his mount Charley Dawn fell over Busy Lutrecia. Fellow rider Bobby McCarthy was thrown but uninjured in the incident.
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