Louis Favored 3 to 1 in Heavyweight Title Bet
Betting commissioners rate Joe Louis at 3 to 1 to dethrone Jim Braddock next Tuesday in Chicago. The story notes Braddock underdog status, Louis’s possible move to England for a Farr bout, and promoter Mike Jacobs amid a wave of speculation and long term Louis contracts.
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All Star Batting Highlights From Yesterday
Yesterday's Stars reviews games across the leagues. Augie Galan of the Cubs hit a bases loaded triple in the ninth to beat the Phillies 8-7. Lee Grissom of the Reds had five hits as Cincinnati beat the Giants 5-3. Moe Berg of the Red Sox collected a double and a single with three driven in during a 5-4 win over the Indians. Al Todd of the Pirates had a triple, double and single with two RBIs in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers. Bob Weiland of the Cardinals fanned eight in a 5-2 win over the Bees. Oral Hildebrand of the Browns shut out the Senators 6-0 and added two hits.
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Kings of Clout Zeke Bonura Star of White Sox
Henry J. Bonura nicknamed Zeke is a slugging right handed first baseman for the Chicago White Sox. A New Orleans native born 29 years ago he starred at St Stanislaus College and played multiple sports. He joined New Orleans in 1920 and rose through Dallas and Toledo before joining the Sox in 1933 where he has produced strong seasons including 194 hits in 1936.
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Union Springs Red Birds Lead ALA-FLA Half Streak
The Alabama Florida League near the end of its first half after Union Springs led by a half game. Andalusia and Panama City trailed as the playoff format will crown the champion from the split-season winners. Pitching highlights included Brown Asia one hit Bobo Andalusia five hits McKenzie Dothan two hits Lanning Dothan three hits.
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Shake-Up In Batting Race
New York June 19. Batting turnover rips through both leagues as Gehrig climbs to 304 in the American League leading pace with a 27 point margin over Beau Bell. In the National League Chuck Klein surges to 380, Medwick tops NL with 413, while Arky Vaughan and Buck Jordan drop to lower spots. Several former leaders fall out as Klein Mize Jurges Todd and Lombardi join the top ranks. Standings show the first five in each league.
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Gehrig
Beau Bell
Browns
Medwick
Chuck Klein
Phillies
Arky Vaughan
Pirates
Buck Jordan
Reds
Lynnn Lary
Indians
Sam West
Heinie Manush
Brooklyn
Dolph Camilli
Ken O'Dea
Cubs
Gil Brack
Lloyd Waner
Klein
Johnny Mize
Cardinals
Billy Jurges
Todd
Pittsburgh
Ernie Lombardi
Dizzy Dean and Parmelee Shine Amid Baseball Trade Buzz
Dizzy Dean may be sold to the Giants after the season for 75000 dollars and players, while Leroy Parmelee’s shoulder operation restores his effectiveness. Reports note Cubs, Dodgers, Pirates, and Giants rostering left handed starters, and injuries pong through the Tigers, Reds, and Pirates as teams eye July action.
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Tigers
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Dizzy Dean
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Leroy Parmelee
Toledo
Doc Neil
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Paul Dean
Cardinals
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Nly
Rick Ferrell
Washington
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Wes
Lefty Gomez
Pat Malone
Brooklyn
Carl Hubbel
Hollywood
Lou Gehrig
Business Men edge Parks Grocery 7 to 6 in opening softball clash
In Benson Field, the Business Men beat Parks Grocery 7 to 6 to earn the season’s first victory. McCluskey and Clyde Smith led Parks with two doubles and a homer respectively, while Rankin collected two hits for the Business Men. Daddy Parks delivered a timely pinch hit as the finale swung on a five run fifth.
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Huntsville Dal las Mill to Meet Alabama Hosierymen in Dallas
Hub Myhand leads the Huntsville Dallas Mill team to a 2:30 Sunday game against the Alabama Hosierymen at Alabama Park. Myhand struggled last Saturday with eight hits and one run, before likely starting again tomorrow. Molly Harethrowing for the locals, with Dallas lineup including Fisher, Jeaned, and Gentry.
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Yates advances toward first amateur title in 36-hole final
Charlie Yates, 23, Atlanta bank clerk, seeks his first amateur crown in a 36-hole final against Freddie Haas of New Orleans after two dramatic quarterfinal and semifinal wins at the Dixie meeting. Haas, LSU graduate and 1934 Dixie champion, eliminated Walter Cushman and led Polly Boyd before Yates surged to the final.
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Goodyear Rout Telephone In High-Scoring Final Game
Grant Garnett went four for five with two singles in the big third as Goodyear exploded for 13 runs. Sims was four for six and Jimmie Smith three for four for Goodyear, while Maxwell and Lowery each went two for three for Telephone. Final score 32 to 5 with Goodyear outhitting Telephone 26 to 10. Connell Lowery Stone Higdon Culver participated in the game.
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Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt to surpass 75000 income this year
Through radio and newspaper contracts Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will far exceed the 75000 the president earns this year. Following her custom she will give her income to charity.
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Selma Cloverleaf Wins Run Ahead in Southeast League
Selma built a 3 12 game lead by beating Montgomery 10 7 as rain kept Mobile idle. Meridian moved within two games of fifth place by defeating Jackson 8 3, while Jackson and Meridian combined for seven errors.
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Pitching Trio Lifts Cardinals and Red Sox to Hot Streaks
The Gas House Gang and the Red Sox leverage a surging three man rotation to climb standings. Dizzy Dean, Len Warneke, and Bob Weiland anchor St Louis as Boston rides Gordon, Ferrell, and Ostermueller amid a week of decisive wins and tight pennant races. The Cubs lead, Giants stumble, and other results include Reds over Hubbell, Pirates over Mungo, and Hildebrand two hit shutout for Browns.
Major League Leaders Summary
American League leaders include Gehrig batting .394 for the Yankees and Greenberg with 43 runs, Bonura driving in 61 and Greenberg 59, Walker 80 hits, Vosmik 22 doubles, Kubel 8 triples, Greenberg 15 homers, Chapman 11 stolen bases. Pitching: Pearson 40 wins for the Yankees. National League leaders feature Medwick batting .413 with 56 RBIs, Medwick 78 hits, 21 doubles. Vaughan 9 triples and 18 steals for Reds? Medwick leads in multiple categories. Bryant 5 0 and Shoun 6 1 win records.
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Baseball scores and results from Southern and National Leagues
Southern League games: Birmingham 3 Chattanooga 1, Memphis 6 Knoxville 0, New Orleans 3 Atlanta 2, Nashville 11 Little Rock 3. National League results: Cincinnati 5 New York 3, Chicago 8 Philadelphia 7, St. Louis 5 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 4. Boston 5 Cleveland 4, St. Louis 6 Washington 0. Chicago New York rain. only games scheduled.
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Romance Drama Ties Doyle to Mittlestadt Divorce
Mary Mittlestadt wife of English lord Lord Alfred Mittlestadt files for divorce in Omaha Nebraska amid rumors she waits at the pier to meet Irish crooner boxer Jack Doyle. The Central Press report links the unusual romance to a United States appearance.
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Picking Spots to Guide a Putt Says Alex Morrison
Alex Morrison offers a method to fix the line for a putt by choosing spots on the turf between ball and hole. Visualize the ball rolling over these marks and recheck them if needed to fix the line in the mind. Even slight grass changes become guidance to improve accuracy. Next: Sam Snead.
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Southern Leaders Leader One Year Ago in Baseball Honors
Dwyer of Nashville led with a .386 batting average. Duke and Alexander, both in Nashville, had 8 and 7 home runs respectively. Wright of Chattanooga drove in 52 runs with Rose of Atlanta close behind at 51. Bush of Memphis and Nonnenkamp of Little Rock topped stolen bases with 15 and 14. Little Rock 61 double plays and Chattanooga 5 highlight fielding. Nashville led with 331 runs for the period while Little Rock allowed 228 and Memphis 239.
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Tonight's NBA schedule features multiple city clashes
Tonight's games include Chattanooga at Birmingham, Atlanta at New Orleans, Little Rock at Nashville, Memphis at Knoxville, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, and Detroit at Philadelphia.
Rookies Face Merrimack Mills in Saturday Doubleheader
The Rookies play Merrimack Mills of Huntsville in a doubleheader at Delano Park on Saturday with first pitch at 1 30. Battery plans list Bailey Morgan for game one and Mills Morgan for game two.
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Headline Makers Dale Alexander Powers Vols Rally
Dale Alexander drove in three runs and scored once as Nashville routed Little Rock 11 to 3. The Vols offense exploded early, building a big lead and maintaining control through the late innings.
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Rocks Lead By Two Games In Southern Association
The Memphis Chickasaws sit two games behind Little Rock at the top as Nashville crushed Memphis 12 63. New Orleans moved within one game of first division by beating Atlanta 3 2 while Birmingham stayed third with a 3 1 win over Chattanooga. Pitcher Hugh Casey earned his seventh win for Birmingham and the Barons collected 12 hits to back him.
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Boxing shocker and golf notes in sport history
A roundup recalling a year ago when Max Schmel ing stunned boxing with a 12 round KO of Joe Louis to a crowd of 39 878. Three years ago Helen Hicks US champion in 1931 became a business woman golfer. Pie Traynor took over as manager of the Pirates. Five years ago Lauri Lehtinen of Finland set world records in the 5000 meters and three miles during Olympic trials in Helsingfors.
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Joe Louis
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George Gibson
Pirates
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