Blackhawks Take Lead With Doublebill Win In Playoff
In a city junior league playoff doubleheader, the Blackhawks beat the Tigers 7–6 and 12–6 to seize a 2–0 lead. Poor Tiger defense and pitching woes, plus timely Blackhawks hitting, sparked the sweep as White faltered in the second game and Manning labored with support behind him. D. White belted two doubles and drew six walks. Crane and McMalen added multiple hits.
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Wally Moses Named Outstanding Rookie of 1935 Season
Philadelphia outfielder Wally Moses topped Associated Press rookie votes, edging Hank Leiber of the Giants as the league’s top first-year star. Moses batted .326 in 85 games before a broken arm ended his season. Clyde Castleman edged Darrell Ky Blanton for top pitching rookie honors.
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Bierman predicts Ohio State favored to win Big Ten
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman says Ohio State is the likely Big Ten favorite as the 1935 season nears. He notes Minnesota must replace 17 lettermen from the 1934 champions but expects a strong team if the newcomers develop well. He cites Illinois, Purdue, Indiana, and Iowa poised to improve, with most conference teams stronger than last year.
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Two rookies set to shine in big league action
The AP notes Ed Heuser of the Cardinals and Roxie Lawson of the Tigers are key rookies boosting prospects for a possible World Series meeting. Heuser steadies the Cards with critical innings as they surge to first place. Lawson blanks the Athletics, aiding Detroit’s growing advantage. The day also features Pirates’ strong win, Giants’ rough day, and Cubs slipping in the NL race.
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JAWNS OPPOSE DAYTON IN KEY MID ATLANTIC SERIES
Dayton opens a one game lead atop the Mid Atlantic standings after splitting a doubleheader with Akron while Johnstown dropped both games to Akron. Dedeaux homered for Dayton in the opener as Eisenstat spun three hits backing the 3 0 win. Akron beat Johnstown 9 2 and 3 0 in the twin bill. Reilly homered for the Yanks in the first inning of the opener. Huntington battered Portsmouth 10 2 in the first game of a doubleheader.
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Plans For Match Race Abandoned Between Myrtlewood And Clang
Chicago August plans for a Lincoln Fields Labor Day match race between Myrtlewood world 6 furlongs record holder and Clang world match holder at 7 furlongs fell through. Crownell Combs of Lexington owner Myrtlewood agreed to a $2500 purse, but Crang's trainer W R Salee said the three year old trained poorly and was not at his best.
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Tigers Warn Of World Series Overconfidence
Detroit Aug 29 news item notes manager Mickey Cochrane warning his team the Panesou ty overconfidence label would bring a harsh rebuke in the Tiger dressing room as Detroit prepared for a four game series in St. Louis before Navin field departure. The piece mentions rivals Cardin als Giants or Cubs and emphasizes the Tigers hustling attitude under Cochrane.
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Jacks Jottings New roles shuffle Fairmont sports staff
Judson Bailey leaves Fairmont Times to join Huntington Herald-Dispatch as a news reporter. Billy DeMuth, ex Wheeling Register, becomes Fairmont Times sports editor. The Times emphasizes strong sports coverage to boost circulation. Weather turns civic football planning busy as local coaches assess fall prospects with many green players.
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Philippi High shifts practice to Grafton game on lights
Forty two candidates reported to Phill high school coach Paul Watson for football duties with the first practice called off due to wet grounds. A chalk talk in the high school gym reviewed insights from Toledo coaching school. Real work began on Alderson Broaddus field as two veteran linemen Bryan and Delauder will miss start due to illness, with daily two session practices planned until school opens. The opener vs Grafton high under lights is set for Friday September 20, and all home games will be played at Waddell park in South Philippi rather than Broaddusfield.
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Oklahoma owner wins Saskatchewan bird dog event title
Kent Shorter of Oklahoma City won the all age stake opening event at the second annual Saskatchewan bird dog field trial held in Moosejaw Benny Mohawk and King featured among the top placements with Pilot Sam entered by Johnson of Evansville Indiana finishing second in the future event.
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