Today in Sport Baseball Notes Touch on Promises and Prospects
Owens names Peacock as a rising talent and rates Metcalfe of Marquette as a top Olympic threat. Rumors swirl of a Madison Square Garden boxing stake and Dempsey as promoter. DiMaggio injury worries persist as Detroit coach Dorais eyes Villanova post amid salary talk. Major League leaders and scores from weekend games listed with scattered local notes.
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Penn Burkett Joins Penn State Golf Team
Bernard Burkett once a St. Baward’s High star and Corry golf figure joined the Penn State Nittany Lions golf squad. In State College on Saturday afternoon the Lions upset Cornell 6 3 in the opening match of the season with Burkett losing to Wilcox three and two in their best ball half.
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Shikat Case Heard Today In Federal Court
United Press reports Dick Shikat, twice dethroned heavyweight champion, to testify in a federal suit brought by Joe Alvarez seeking a temporary injunction over alleged breach of contract. Attorneys say Shikat will explain alleged manipulations of wrestlers by eastern promoters as the trial resumes in Columbus.
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Falconer High School Explodes Past Bemus Point 19 7
Falconer High School opened its baseball season with a 19 to 7 win over Bemus Point. The game was played Friday afternoon at home. Also listed: for rent a furnished apartment at 104 West Church Street and a six room apartment at Tage Frank Say.
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Yesterday's Scores and Today's Baseball Schedule
Yesterday Cleveland beat St. Louis 8 to 7 in 16 innings and Washington defeated Philadelphia 11 to 9 with New York 12 in the mix. Chicago 5 Cincinnati 0 and St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 2 led the National League. Tonight Chicago at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St. Louis with St. Louis at Cleveland as the sole American matchup.
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Grant Beats Budge To Win Mason-Dixon Title
Atlanta midget Bryan Bitsy Grant defeats Donald Budge in four sets to claim the Mason-Dixon championship in Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Grant proves his top form by beating Budge for the third time in four meetings advancing toward Davis Cup selection. Gustle Shannon reaches the national amateur cup final by routing the Cleveland Indians 4 to 0 at Greenlee Field.
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Rowe's Father Dies in El Dorado
Thomas D. Rowe age 60 father of Lynwood "Schoolboy" Rowe of the Detroit Tigers died at a hospital in El Dorado from a stomach ailment.
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Hornsby Club Offers Tribe Close Battle
Rogers Hornsby and his Browns threaten to challenge Detroit for the American League title. They spoiled New York’s playoff bid by beating the Yankees as Browns and Indians vie for top spot. The Tigers won again, while Boston and St. Louis also posted wins in a chaotic early season.
City doubles tournament set for Thursday and Friday
Doubles bowling event at Recreation Alleys runs Thursday and Friday with new rules to widen participation. Over thirty pairs expected as bowlers choose teammates under limits. Averages from last season determine handicaps and lineups, with four cash prizes and 1.00 entry per bowler.
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Kip Anderson
Getts limit in trout for fourth time this season
Ridgway April 27 C L Park veteran angler adds another limit of trout to his season total at Maxwell Run with partner Earl Smith who landed twelve speckled beauties. Park predicts a favorable weather for a strong 1936 fishing season. Yesterday's hero Pepper Marlin of the St Louis Cardinals singled with two out in the tenth to drive in the winning run.
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Cubs Shut Out Reds 5–0 as Carleton Dominates on Mound
Tex Carleton allowed four hits while Billy Herman contributed three timely hits that accounted for every Cub run in a 5–0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Boston at New York was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Corry Starts Golf Season With Clubhouse Opening Planned
Work begins today on Corry golf links to repair the course for the season. Pro Toy Joy says greens will be cut and tees shaped with weather permitting a clubhouse and caddy room opening this Saturday for city and district golfers. The official clubhouse opening is set for Decoration Day May 30th with high hopes for a record season and growing membership.
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Corry Boxers Set for Oil City Card with Notable Fights
Corry boxers prepare for a ten bout pro card in Oil City this evening headlined by Hal Dittman of Cleveland and Jimmy Calderone of Pittsburgh. Irvine Platt faces Tony Como, George Franz meets Billy Miller, and local lightweights Venango county youths aim to prove prospects. Veteran manager Jimmy Dunn eyes Miller and Como as future draws. Other bouts include Bob Franz against Johnny Junda and Popeye Coons versus Roy Perry.
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Jimmy Calderone
Pittsburgh
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Tony Como
George Franz
Billy Miller
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Roy Perry
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Final Matches in Ladies Bowling League Set for Tuesday
Final matches in the Ladies Bowling League will be rolled at the Recreation Alleys tomorrow evening. Van's Aces hold a one game lead over Carroll's Vanities and face Fern's Five while the Vanities meet Alley Stars. Lil's Diamonds, two games back, tackle the Blue Ribbons.
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Luther to Remain Pro at Youngstown Golf Clubs
April 27 report lists no changes in Youngstown golf pro lineup for the season. The page names pro assignments at multiple courses including Youngstown Country Club, Southern Hills, Muny, Squaw Creek, Mill Creek, and Franklin venues with numerous named professionals and match pairings.
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Youngstown
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Albert Abcrott
Southern Hills
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