Foxx Homers Twice But Grove Weakens
Chicago defeats Boston 4 to 2 as Jimmy Foxx hits two homers, including one over Comiskey Park’s left field pavilion. Merritt Cain wins with eight hits allowed. Grove exits in the sixth after nine Boston hits.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
15
Chicago defeats Boston 4 to 2 as Jimmy Foxx hits two homers, including one over Comiskey Park’s left field pavilion. Merritt Cain wins with eight hits allowed. Grove exits in the sixth after nine Boston hits.
Cleveland defeats New York 8 to 4 as Gomez lasts five innings in a rough outing for the lefty. Dennis Galehouse works relief for the win while Bruce Campbell returns after meningitis to contribute three singles. Cap off a tense game with Gehrig and Dickey supplying offense for the Yankees.
John R. Tunis reports the renewed clash between American Helen Jacobs and English Derot Round at Wimbledon. Since 1933 they have ranked nos 1 and 2 among the world's top ten, meeting annually in Wightman Cup and on center courts, with Jacobs holding a five to four lead overall and both often thriving on home soil.
The piece weighs home run leaders and Wimbledon hopefuls led by Mise Jacobs and Fran Sperling. It notes Miss Round Miss Jacobs with vast tournament experience and a strong competitive spirit, facing stiff rivals Miss Stammers Mrs Palfrey Fabian and possible finals repeat with Jacobs challenging top players. The analysis predicts Jacobs as a dangerous foe if properly sharpened, with Viktory in sight depending on the draw and competition.
The Chicago Cubs won their 12th straight, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 1 behind Larry French's pitching. Key hits in the fifth inning sparked the rally, with Hack, Herman, and Cavalleria contributing, while Cavalleria driven in on a two-out infield hit. Phillies struggles continued as Chicago pulled away in the middle innings.
Braddock declares Schmeling mentally and physically ready for the 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium. He notes Schmeling is unafraid of Louis, and the mental reaction after pre fight routines will influence the early rounds as the training nears completion.
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