Hubbell’s hard luck marks 1936 season near miss
New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell, hailed as one of the era’s top hurlers, again faced misfortune as a 1 0 loss came despite a strong outing. The season’s pace shows him allowing only five runs in 85 innings, with the league lead slipping as Cardinals and Bees win elsewhere. Avon Indians beat Washington in rain-free action.
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Washington Senators
Pete Appleton
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Lloyd Brown
Rosenthal signs with Charleroi Penn State team
Jerry Rosenthal a City League veteran and former Penn Drakes player has signed with Charleroi in the Penn State Association. He will likely open at short or third, with a shift to short probable. Rosenthal is a steady fielder and consistent hitter. Yesterday's hero was Joe Coscarart of the Boston Bees whose seventh inning two-out double with bases loaded drove in three runs to beat the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jerry Rosenthal
Itusville Penn Drakes
Charleroi
Penn State Association
Rosenthal
Joe Coscarart
Boston Bees
St. Louis Cardinals
Standings and Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's American results see Cleveland defeating Washington 6 to 3 while Cincinnati beat New York 1 to 0 and Boston routed St. Louis 7 to 6. International games include Newark 7 Buffalo 0 and Toronto 4 Baltimore 3. Today Cleveland visits Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, and Detroit at Boston.
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Title Match in Keg League Tomorrow
The championship of the Ladies Bowling League will be decided in a play-off at the Recreation Alleys tomorrow evening. Van's Aces will clash with Lil's Diamonds after both teams finished the regular season in a deadlock.
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Five Teams Enter Inter-City Church League
Five church softball squads Baptist Presbyterian Methodist Bethel Tabernacle United Brethren and Lutheran signaled joining an Inter-City Church League at a Methodist church meeting. Harry Spicer was elected president Robert Lewis vice president and Paul Sanford secretary. A sixth team vacancy will be filled by contact. Games start Monday May 18 at Fair Grounds or East Main Street grounds, 6 pm with 15 minutes grace, seven innings. Teams must attend at least three church services monthly.
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Robert Lewis
Paul Sanford
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Lutheran
Fair Grounds
Main Street
Knapp Tops Special Match At Rod and Gun Club
Rod and Gun Club officers announce weekly Monday evening matches at the club range. In the opening event Knapp led with a high score of 242 points as the series begins.
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Knapp
Delury May Play With Sherman Club
Corry Baseball player Frank DeLury may be added to the roster of the Sherman Merchants club. Officers of the New York community club are pushing to land DeLury, who has played catcher for local teams, though the Merchants still lack a catcher.
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Outstanding local catcher eyed for Sherman club contract
The city’s standout catcher, praised for slugging by pilola of the Sherman club, is expected to receive a contract offer this week.
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Sherman Club
Wrestler Sas Putin Defeats Singh In 23 Minutes
In Pittsburgh last night Ivan Sas Putin of Moscow defeated Nanjo Singh of India in 23 minutes and 5 seconds after Singh persisted in holding Sas in the ring at Mooss temple.
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India
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Mooss Temple
Ball League Opens at Washington Street Grounds
Cory High school's baseball class league opens this afternoon at 4 16 on the Washington street grounds with Room 14 meeting Room 18. Pitt Wins Braver Falls. The University of Pittsburgh golf team defeated Geneva College golfers 6 to 3 on the Beaver Valley Country Club course yesterday.
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Johnny Mohr Tops Warren Pin Tourney Intercity Sweepstakes
Warren May reports veteran Johnny Mohr of Erle leading the Intercity Singles Sweepstakes at Arcade Drives as he rattled off double century counts for 1254 total pins, nearing the all time record. He opened with 222 203 and 214 for 963, then added 206 205 and 204.
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Warren
May
Erle
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Pusitis Bets 1237 In Tight Kegler Shot Show
Tor 616 features Hils Kegler moving to second place as Joe Pusitis posts a clean 1237 score in a close competition. The brief notes a strong effort and a favorable finish amid a lively event.
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Rookie Tising Wins First MLB Start and Marriage
Pittsburgh rookie pitcher Johnny Tising, who had his first major league win this past Saturday, married Lillian Theobald of Charlestown Indiana yesterday and celebrated both events today. He met her while with the Kentucky Colonels.
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Pittsburgh Pirate
Lillian Theobald
Charlestown
Indiana
Kentucky Colonels
Mangrum and Eldred shoot 74s at Oakmont
Pittsburgh May 5 Ray Mangrum open golf champion and Vincent Eldred of Highland Country Club led a parade of pro golfers at Oakmont Country Club in the first 1936 Tri-State PGA event. Both shot 74 for 18 holes, Mangrum 39-36 and Eldred 39-36.
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Pittsburgh
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Vincent Eldred
Highland Country Club
Oakmont Country Club
Tri-State Professional Golfers Association
Mangrum
Hldred
Strang sler Lewis Triumphs Over Steinke in All Star Show
Lewis 43 wins comeback match defeating German Hans Steinke in main bout of all star wrestling show in New York. Lewis weighed 245 pounds while Steinke 250.
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New York
Strangsler" Lewis
Slill
Hans Steinke
Germany
Steinke
Apple Blossom Time in Southern Counties
Harrisburg May 5 Tis Apple Blossom Time not in Norman dy but in the Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania apple belt. Thousands of motorists visit Adams and Franklin counties as the state’s top apple producing region. The first week in May brings blooms to full prime climaxing about May 10 with York Imperials in snow white and Staymans adding pink to the panorama.
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