Vander Meer Pitches Second No-Hitter In Four Days
Johnny Vander Meer, 23, of the Cincinnati Redlegs, pitched his second no hit no run game in four days lifting him into baseball's hall of fame. He defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 0 before 38748 at Ebbetts Field, with Buck McCormick's three run homer sparking a third inning rally.
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Cookie Lavagetto
Dolph Catilli
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Dayton
Scranton
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Durham
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Syracuse
Buck McCormick
Mangrum Ties Champion Golfer in Western Open
Ralph Guldahl and Ray Mangrum shared the lead halfway through the 38th Western Open in St. Louis, each at 144 after 36 holes. Sam Snead, Paul Runyan, Bob Hamilton, and Jimmy Hines trailed by one stroke, while Snead’s bogey at No. 17 cost him a potential tie as the field narrowed to 67 pros and 20 amateurs for the final 36 holes.
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Ray Mangrum
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Dayton
Guldahl
Sam Snead
West Virginia
Slick Little Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Jimmy Hines
New York
Leland Gibson
Kansas City
Toney Penna
Horton Smith
Frank Walsh
Lawson Little
Leonard Dodson
Harry Cooper
Hamilton
Penna
Louis Choice to Win Fight Over German
New York June 16. Bookmakers have shifted odds to 11 to 5 that Joe Louis will keep the heavyweight title in a 15 round bout with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium next Wednesday night. Louis voiced confidence in a quick knockout, perhaps in two rounds, boosting public interest as advance sales run around 45 thousand dollars daily and promoters target a one million dollar gate.
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New York
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
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Wise Boys
Schmelling
Joe
Chicago
Mike Jacobs
Vander Meer Throws Second Straight No Hitter
Johnny Vander Meer of the Reds pitched a second straight no hitter in a 6-0 victory over the Dodgers. Sam Chapman and Lou Finney of the Athletics homered and drove in two runs each in a 7-6 win over the Tigers. Danny MacFayden of the Bees shut out the Cubs 2-0 on five hits. Jake Powell of the Yankees had a double and two singles with two runs scored in a 6-4 win over the White Sox. Kim Tobin of the Pirates Handcuff
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Giant
Deacon Danny MacFayden
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Cleveland Indians
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Jimmy Foxx
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Reds
Dodgers
Sam Chapman
Lou Finney
Danny MacFayden
Bees
Cubs
Jake Powell
Yankees
White Sox
Kim Tobin
Piraes
Giants edge Senators in 6-4 win as Kroner stars
Johnny Kroner doubled twice and drove in two runs to pace the Indians past the Senators 6-4. Pepper Martin's three RBIs helped the Cardinals beat Jim Foxx and the Red Sox 9-7, with Foxx homering and adding a double as Boston edged the Browns 7-4.
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Phillies
Jimy Foxx
Red Sox
Browns
Logan Takes League Lead In Slugfest Victory
The Logan Indians moved atop the Mountain State league by defeating Beckley 15 to 4. Eight errors by Beckley and 17 Logan hits fueled the win as Logan improved to 23 wins and 19 losses, while Beckley stood at 23 and 19. Welch won a tight duel over Huntington, Nat Hickey homered, and Williamson Colts beat Bluefield Bluegrays 12 11 as Mercer County rallied Brinegar from the mound. Open date follows for all clubs.
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Associated Press
Logan Indians
Beckley
Bengals
Caté
Indians
Logan Ali
Welch
Huntington
Miners
Huntington Shorts
Nat Hickey
Williamson Colts
Bluefield Bluegrays
Mercer County
Brinegar
Boxing results from New York and Chicago shows close bouts
Fights last night feature Jackie Berg of England drawing Augie Arellano of Houston after an even 8 round. In Chicago Buddy Knox beat Max Mark in a 10 round stoppage while Benny Barish of Chicago outpointed Lester Marston of San Francisco in a 6 round bout.
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Jackie
Kid
Berg
England
Augie ‘Arellano
Houston
Texas
Drew
San Francisco
Benny Barish
Chicago
Lester Marston
Wrestling Last Night in Philadelphia
Everett Marshall of La Junta defeated Henk Olsen of Minneapolis in a 4 count fall as wrestling action concluded last night in Philadelphia. Marshall, 221 pounds, overcame Olsen, 219 pounds, in the noted bout showcasing strength and technique.
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Everett Marshall
la Junta
Cole
Henk Olsen
Minneapolis
Injuries Fatal At Wheeling Downs Track
Matthew Murphy 45 of Little Rock Arkansas died from concussion after being thrown while exercising a horse at Wheeling Downs on Monday. He was injured during track activity and succumbed to his injuries in Wheeling.
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Wheeling Downs Track
Wheeling Downs Draws Large Crowds This Season
Wheeling Downs at Island course attracts growing crowds and rising mutuel handle since spring meet opened May 28. Through week three, weekday attendance set a season high as racing, led by strong fields and top stables Kranz and Tracey, Noyes, Rooney, and Mikel, gains solid prestige under Presiding Steward Samuel C. Nuckols. Jockeys Lauch Castanova Slate Atkins lead wins as warm weather brings vibrant attire and festive grandstand atmosphere.
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Victor P. Noyes
Herbie Lauch
Pete Castanova
Frankie Slate
J. Atkinson
Max Baer Eyes Louis Schmeling Bout Set for September
Max Baer, fresh from a movie short in Hollywood, heads east to follow the Louis Schmeling bid battle. The piece notes scouts watching John Grey, a deaf mute pitcher, and mentions a wax-seamed football prototype. It also cites pay figures tied to the Louis bout and Baer's own prior terms with Jacobs.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Max Baer
Hollywood
Louis
Schmeling
Speculator
Gene Tunney
Gene
Mebbes
Tunney
Lake George
Browns
Gabby Street
John Grey
New Canaan
Sam Baugh
Chuck
Joe Louis
Max
Mike Jacobs
Mein Herr
Yesterday's Result Stand of the Clubs Ww 30 19 612 319
Scoreboard style note lists yesterday games with New York beating Chicago 6 4 and Boston 7 81, Philadelphia defeating Detroit 7 6, Cleveland 6, Washington 4, Louis 4, plus standings for clubs Ww. 30 19 612 319.
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Boston
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L. Pet
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Brooklyn
Vander Meer Celebrates His Triumph
Johnny Vander Meer, 23, pitched his second consecutive no hitter for the Cincinnati Reds against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Midland Park New Jersey. Babe Ruth congratulated him with a handshake, calling him an idol, as locals celebrated a night of fame and speculation of future starts in Boston or New York.
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Babe Ruth
Johnny
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Reds
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New York
Lois Stewart
Scranton
Market Team Beats Recreos in 8 to 6 Exhibition Victory
The Quality Market nine of Valley league edged the Recreo club of Grafton 8 to 6 at Reppert park Rosemont on Wednesday. A fast start put Market ahead 8 to 0 in the first two innings as Ray Grivnan drove in three with a three base hit in the third, while Gerard and DeMoss added two RBIs each. Alan McKinney led the offense with a double and two singles in four trips. The Recreo club gathered nine hits off John Lobis and Tody Powell yielded seven safeties.
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Recreo Club
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Rosemont
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Ray Grivnan
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DeMoss
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Alan McKinney
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Regree
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Bartlett
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Payne
Rendarfe
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Smith
Vander Meer Family Says Jimmy Is Keeping Company
A Vander Meer family member recalls Jimmy is simply keeping company, not engaged or married, and notes he came to the country from Holland at about 17. The remark reflects cautious caution in describing his relationship status.
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Iolland
Jimmy
Veterans Honored at Fairmont Company Rally
Four Koppers employees each with over fifty years of service and no time lost accident will be guests of honor at a June 18 rally in 61 town. They are J. H. Powell J J Havlicheck C H Yerkey and Robert White.
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C.H, Yerkey
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