Giants Slide From NL Lead In Six-Game Skid
Fullerton reports the New York Giants have dropped six straight, slipping two games behind the Cubs who surged to the top with 14 wins in 17. Cincinnati Reds beat New York 4-1 as Chicago and Brooklyn won big in a day of early season National League action.
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Chicago Manager Keeps Dean From Working Hard
Chicago Cubs manager Charlie Grimm says Dizzy Dean, valued at 185000 dollars, is a worry due to arm soreness. Dean, eager to return after a layoff, was barred from throwing to a teammate and from joining a pepper bunting drill. Grimm also halted a pepper game after spotting Dean tossing to a bat boy.
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Chatfield Promoted Welch
E L Chatfield, inspector for the West Virginia department of mines, said he had been informed of his promotion to inspector at large for four districts in McDowell and Mesounties.
Maple Avenue and Blueville Split Two Sunday Tilts
Blueville hosted Maple Avenue in a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon, both games featured free hitting. Maple Avenue won first 17 to 11, Blueville answered with a 12 to 7 victory in the second. A renewal of the series is set for Tuesday at the Mackin diamond.
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Cubs Claim Giants Hobbled by Slump In NL Race
Chicago Cubs see the New York Giants faltering as they surge toward first place in the National League standings. The Cubs, who recently beat Philadelphia while Bill Terry and the Giants lost to Cincinnati, anticipate a tough four game series beginning Tuesday. Grimm notes pressure on the Giants as Chicago climbs, with Bill Lee delivering solid pitching after an early rough start.
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Colts Backed as Cardinal Farm Receives Boost
The Redbirds support boosts the Mingo Colts in Williamson as St Louis Cardinals adopt the Colts as a farm team. Manager Nat Hickey stays in charge while Branch Rickey scouts weak spots noted after a five game skid and beckoning Columbus ASA club aid.
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Barney Ross Plans Clothing Business with Father-in-Law
CHICAGO June 6 Barney Ross who lost his welterweight world title fight to Henry Armstrong last week plans to enter the clothing business with his father in law A. R. Siegal Returning from New York Ross says he will rest a few days at Wisconsin resort and then go east Siegal operates several women s wear stores in New Jersey
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Grafton edges Idamay in ninth inning rally for win
In a tight Valley League opener at Ida May, the Quality Market team Grafton rallied with a two run ninth inning to beat Idamay 3 to 2. E Jones delivered the decisive single driving in Payne and Folio after Idamay led 2-1. both teams totaled 11 hits.
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Young Pro Is Tourney Star At Kansas City Open
Tony Penna of Dayton Ohio captured first money with 212 total seven under par as he powered to victory in Kansas City's $5,000 open tourney. A strong field including Jimmy Demaret watched Penna capitalize on a favorable final round to drop six strokes on Hillcrest's par 73 course.
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Golf leaders struggle as Snead shares lead after day one
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs, W V, tied for third with Johnny Revolta of Milwaukee after Revolta shot a 68 to tie Harry Cooper of Chicago for the first day lead. Cooper and Walsh of Morton Grove, Ill., both 217, tie for fourth. Holes he scored to 76 for a 218 and a tie for sixth with Willie 216. Such stars as Jimmy Thomson, Gene Sarazen, Horton Smith, and Harry Cooper blew up after fine starts.
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Unized Club Wins Easily in Valley League Opener
The Uniized club of Fairmont won 8 to 2 over Quality Market Sunday, their first Valley League triumph and snapping a five game slide. A six run first inning set the pace as Calcb Kittle struggled early, and Powell relieved to fan eight in seven innings. Sampson Keller Morrison and Glasgow paced the Battlers11 hit attack.
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Hartnett Ready to Face Giants After Wrist Bruise
Charley Hartnett, veteran Cubs catcher, vows to play against the New York Giants despite a wrist bruise suffered Saturday. He says a broken wrist would be needed to keep him from the four game series in Chicago.
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Louis Trains Seriously as Battle Nears
Joe Louis shifts training to Pompton Lakes New Jersey with a disciplined routine and calmer surroundings. He sparrs less, rows on the lake, and concentrates on conditioning while the Schmeling rematch nears. Louis aims for near peak form, boxing around 90 rounds with a tough sparring lineup.
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Leaders Hold Top Of Mountain Loop In Week End Wins
Beckley and Huntington maintained a tight lead in the Mountain State league with weekend wins. The Bengals routed Williamson 7 to 4 as Buck Zeiger limited the Colts to 11 scattered hits. Huntington Bees beat Bluefield 7 to 0 behind Frank Lammann, while Welch defeated Logan 10 to 5 with Adkins homering twice.
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Giants Cant Get Base Hits In Subpar Hot Stretches
Baseball notes from New York discuss the Giants failing to string hits, their 54-inning scoring drought, and managerial trade talk. Ken Keltner signs with the Indians for 1939 while other clubs maneuver rosters and players like Bolly Grimes and Lippy Leo Durocher are mentioned in rumors.
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Big League Legends and Long Golf Bet Rumors
Lou Gehrig Goose Goslin and Al Simmons are noted as the only active members of the 2 500 Hit Club today. West Chester North Carolina golfers consider a September 12500 tournament at 108 holes rather than 72. Hank Greenberg’s brother shines in Baltimore infield. George Earnshaw released by the Bushwicks. Waite Hoyt signed. Bill Dickey valued at one dollar.
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National League Yesterday's Results Summary
National League results showed Chicago 7 over Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 4 over New York 1, Brooklyn 10 over Pittsburgh 5, and St. Louis 6 over Boston 0 in the first game with Boston 10 defeating St. Louis 3 in the second. Today’s slate lists New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Boston at St. Louis.
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Baseball results from a day with multiple AL games
Summary of scores shows American League games including Detroit 10 Boston 4 and Chicago 8 Philadelphia 2 in the first game, Philadelphia 7 Chicago 6 in the second, Cleveland 5 Washington 4 in 10 innings, and St. Louis 6 New York 5 with matchups listed as St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, Philadelphia at Chicago not scheduled.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine In Big League Wins Across Leagues
Johnny Vander Meer pitched a three hitter with five strikeouts to beat the Giants 4-1. Willis Hudlin and Hal Trosky sparked the Indians 5-4 win over the Senators with Hudlin's double in the tenth and Trosky's homer and relief work. Bell, Bell, and a Browns attack pushed a 6-5 victory over the Yankees. Pepper Martin and Milt Shoffner helped the Cardinals past the Bees 6-5 with a pinch double and late scoring. Shoffner pitched a nine hitter in the nightcap. Vernon Kennedy, Tex Carleton, Monte Stratton, and Dick Siebert contributed strong performances in other majors scores.
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