Gashouse Gang Keeps Fighting as Cards Beat Dodgers 7-0
Frantie Wrisch led the St Louis Cardinals in a 7-0 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers as the team battled injuries to Paul and Dizzy Dean while rookie Jim Winford earned his sixth win with four hits allowed. The Cardinals rely on Medwick Mize and Pepper Martin for offense despite pitching doubts. In Montreal, Tommy Loughran fought Al McCoy to a 12 round draw.
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Formal Opening of 11th Olympic Games Tomorrow
The 1936 Olympics open tomorrow with Adolf Hitler presiding as 4,000 athletes from 52 nations gather at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Berlin has staged a six year build up reaching a spectacle surpassing Los Angeles 1932, with a carnival atmosphere likened to Mardi Gras and New York New Year’s Eve.
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Aeros to Battle C J s in Loop Game Tonight
Corry Jamestown cabinet makers aim for first win over the Aeros in City League action tonight at 6 30. Raymond’s earlier upset boosts C Js confidence as Koestner and Haene are slated to pitch for the Aeros in a tense matchup.
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Red Sox Fly to Chicago for Opening Series with White Sox
The Boston Red Sox led by owner Tom Yawkey and manager Joe Cronin arrived in Chicago from St. Louis for their series opener against the White Sox, marking their first air voyage as a team.
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Owens Plans to Quit Track Within a Year
Buckeye star Owens says the lure of money will end his track career within a year. He told United Press he plans to retire after one more season at Ohio State and will look for a job after leaving competition.
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Yesterday's Hero Kiki Cuyler Stars in Reds Split
Cincinnati outfielder Kiki Cuyler hit eight consecutive singles as the Reds split a doubleheader with Philadelphia. The performance highlighted a key batting stretch in a tight pennant chase context.
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Lewis Defeats Gainer at Forbes Field in Nettle Bout
Light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis defeated Al Gainer of New Haven in a close decision at Forbes Field. Gainer led early with strong hooks from a crouch and controlled the bout until the eighth round. Lewis rallied in the ninth, opened a cut over Gainer's eye, and secured the unanimous decision before about 20 000 fans.
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West Penn tennis championships quarter finals set
The 48th annual West Penn championships in Pittsburgh will stage quarter finals today for both men and women at the Pittsburgh Country Club courts.
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Corry Club Strengthened for Battle with Union City
Corry hosts Union City in a rubber game as Corry bolsters its pitching staff with Zithy Walters Frank DeLacy Wynford Chase and Wolf Mountain arriving from Indian Town Gap. Carl Coates to start for Corry with both sides evenly matched and an 80 50 chance of victory.
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PGA Meet Awarded to Field Club of Pittsburgh
Washington July 21 Field Club of Pittsburgh has been awarded the 1987 PGA tournament. PGA president George R. Jacobs announced the event will be held May 24 to 30.
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Melvin Tops Wanango Invitational Golf Meet
Barret Melvin of West Penn, a junior and state scholastic champion, led the Wanango Country Club invite with a 70 in morning play and 74 in afternoon, finishing 36 holes at even par 144. He also claimed net honors despite a two stroke handicap among 102 entrants from several cities including Corry.
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Hoag Seriously Hurt After Fly Ball Collision
Detroit outfielder Hoag lay in Harper Hospital with a brain blood clot after colliding with Joe DiMaggio while chasing a fly ball. Dr. William E. Keane, Tigers physician, said Hoag's condition was fair and that he likely misses the rest of the season.
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Prediction fast ball outlawed in 1937 looms
Columbus report July 31 President George M Trautman of the American Association predicts the fast ball will be outlawed in 1937. He says a majority of club presidents favor reducing the ball’s power to restore balance for pitchers and fans.
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Yesterday and Today Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's games featured American results with Detroit defeating New York six to four and Cleveland tallying eleven to Washington four. Other outcomes included Chicago seven over Philadelphia four and St Louis four over Boston three. International play saw Baltimore six Rochester three and Toronto eight Albany two. Today's American slate lists Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland.
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