Five headlong Cubs run stopped by Dodgers in twin bill
Major league action reports the Chicago Cubs fall 6-4 to the Brooklyn Dodgers in the nightcap after Curt Davis’ five-hit opener. Cardinals lose to the Giants 6-4 as Travis Jackson’s homer sews New York’s win. Tigers over Yankees close standings. Red Sox, Bees win, and Athletics top White Sox 11-5 after Jim Dykes re-signs as manager.
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Chicago Cubs
Charley Grimm
Company
Brook Dodgers
Cubs
van Lingle Mungo
Dodger
Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Pessie Parmelee
Windy City
Wrigley Field
Brooklyns
Curt Davis
Bill Terry
Giants
Travis Jackson
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phillies
Arky Vaughan
Wally Berger
Boston Bees
Reds
Ernie Lombardi
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Wes Ferrell
Detroit
Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Senators
Athletics
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Chubby Dean
Wimbledon Opens With Global Tennis Battle in 1936
The opening of the all England Championships at Wimbledon brings Davis Cup stars from the United States and Europe to challenge favorites like Fred Perry of England and Budge, with Americans Budge and Allison among top contenders. Women’s seeds include Helen Hull Jacobs and Sarah Fabyan Palfrey as strong rivals, while international talents from Denmark, France, Poland and Chile contest for titles.
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London
America
Australia
England
Europe
Perry
Fred Perry
Don Budee
Jack Crawford
Vivian McGrath
Adrian Quist
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
Franjo Puncee
Yugoslavia
Budge
McLaughlin
Maurice McLaughlin
Wilmer Allison
Gene Mako
Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
John van Ryn
Helen Hull Jacobs
Helen Wills Moody
Miss Jacobs
Sarah Fabyan Palfrey
Little Brookline
Mass
Dorothy Round
Kay Stammers
Frau Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling
Denmark
Mme
Simone Matthieu
France
Jadwiga Jedrzejowska
Poland
Anita Lizana
Nesville Greys Lose at Johnstown in Mid-Atlantic Race
The Nesville Greys opened the final week of the Mid-Atlantic first half pennant race with an 8-3 loss to Johnstown. Joey Greenberg drove in four runs with a homer and two other hits as Johnstown defeated Nesville. Huntington scored four in the tenth to beat Dayton 8-5.
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Associated Press
Nesville
Greys
Akron
Charleston
Johnstown
Joey Greenberg
Detroit
Hank
Huntington
Dayton
Canton Clinches Series As Akron Falls 8-3
Canton swept Akron 3-0 with an 8-3 victory in the final game. Charleston and Portsmouth split a doubleheader with Charleston winning the opener 8-4 and Portsmouth taking the nightcap. Today's games feature Akron at Dayton Canton at Huntington Zanesville at Charleston Johnstown at Portsmouth.
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Loves
Canton
Akron
Charleston
Portsmouth
Senators
Dayton
Huntington
Zanesville
Johnstown
Eastern crews vie for 32nd IC4A regatta in Poughkeepsie
About 80,000 spectators fill Poughkeepsie Hudson banks for the Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association championship. Four mile races pit Cornell East, Navy, California, and other eastern and western crews, with California seeking a third straight Olympic berth and Cornell East aiming to regain IC4A dominance.
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N. Y
Hudson
Inter-Collegiate Rating Association
Cornell East
Cornell
Navy
Golden Bears
California
Bears
Ithacans
Krum Elbow
Midshipmen
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Syracuse
Washington Huskies
Skeet Shoot Schedule Forms West Virginia Championship
West Virginia state skeet shooting title to be decided at White Sulphur Springs on September 6 and 7 after Charleston officials set the dates. Promoters for a Fairmont boxing show report advance ticket sales exceeding 3000, a record for professional bouts in the state. The Wheeling wrestling card features Great Mephisto versus Turo Grimesa, while E P Smith Jr wins prizes at Fairmont amateur trap. Hinton netters defend women's title as Mrs. John Sanders of Keyser tops Mrs. Ernest Wolfe of Charleston.
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Charleston
West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Carl Bradsher
Wheeling
Mephisto
Turo Grimesa
Australia
Hollywood
E. P. Smith, Jr
Fairmont
Smith
E. P. Smith
Hinton Netters
John Sanders
Keyser
Ernest Wolfe
Hinton
Huntington
Max Praised For Fight He Gave To Joe
Lou Ambris predicts Louis will conquer Schmeling and Braddock, with the Dodgers sealing the National League pennant and winning the World Series. The chaotic NYC press scene follows the Schmeling victory as writers, including Mike Jacobs and Burris Jenkins, react to the upset and note security and attendance quirks at Yankee Stadium.
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Associated Press
New York
Lou Ambers
Schmeling
Braddock
Dodgers
St. Louis Browns
Yankee Stadium
Louis
Joe
Joe Louis
Max
Francis Albertanti
Demon
Bill Farnsworth
New York Evening Journal
Dick Coffman
Schmelig
Mike Jacobs
Joe Jacobs
Burris Jenkins
Max Machon
Machon
Col
Jake Ruppert
Jacobs
Max Schmeling
New York City
Arthur Donovan
Central Press Sound
Wood County to hold magistrial conventions on set dates
PARKERSBURG June 22 Wood county Democrats and Republicans will hold their magistrial conventions on June 30 and July 29 respectively. KEARNEYSVILLE W Va June 22 Dr L P Batter of WVU horticulture farm says sour cherry crop in the eastern panhandle will be about 25 percent normal due to frost.
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Parkersburg
Wood County
Kearneysville
W. Va
L. P. Batter
West Virginia University Horticulture Farm
Eastern
Panhandle
Lilly Reunion Chooses August Dates at Flat Top Mountain
Beckley June 22 plan big reunion as the Lilly Reunion Association selects August 15 and 16 for the annual event at Flat Top Mountain. A A Lilly of Charleston was reelected president.
Jimmy Backus and Damon Adkins Bike to Summersville
Two newspaper carriers from Oak Hill West Virginia Jimmy Backus and Damon Adkins completed a bicycle tour to Summersville on June 22. The brief trip covered local roads with the pair reporting steady progress and good weather throughout.
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Oak Hill
W. Va
Jimmy Backus
Damon Adkins
Summersville
Local Tennis Feature Ends in Three-Set Thriller
Aubrey Smith former state doubles champion with iam Cohn defeated Deacon Parsons state junior champion in a three set struggle for the feature match of the day.
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Aubrey Smith
Withiam Cohn
Deacon Parsons
Fight Show Promises Thrilling Card At Fairmont Park
Crowds expected as Fraternal Order of Police hosts a three day sheriff's convention boxing lineup at South Side bus park Fairmont. The 10 round main event pits Kid Martin WV lightweight champ against Jess Calhoun of Cincinnati with four six round bouts and two four rounders on the undercard. Jack Martin meets Jimmy McNamara in a fast six, while Simon Nebolsk faces Kid Cook in a six. Johnny Folio takes on Tuffy Fitz in another six round bout.
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Grafton
4Ground
Order of Police
South Side
Fairmont
Kid Martin
West Virginia
Jess Calhoun
Cincinnati
Jack Martin
Jack Shepperd
Jimmy McNamara
Jacksonville
Fla
Martin
Simon Nebolsk
Kid Cook
Brillant Huntington
Johnny Folio
Clarksby
Tuffy @ fith
Paintsville
Toover to Be Present on Card with Morgantown Bout
The event lists Buttling Torchy of Morgantown facing Buster Bell of Charleston in a six round bout and Bobby Morris of Fairmont vs Eddie Mac Uniontown in a four round match.
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Toover
Buttling Torchy
Morgantown
Buster Bell
Charleston
Bobby Morris
Fairmont
Eddie Mac
Uniontown
Clay Court Crown To Riggs In Smash Of Parker
Roker Riggs of Los Angeles won the national junior clay court singles title in straight sets 6 1 6 4 6 4 over Frankie Parker of Milwaukee. In doubles, Riggs and Wayne Sabin beat John McDermid and Eugene McCauliffe 4 6 6 2 6 4 7 5. Riggs overcame Parker in all facets to claim the title amid strong competition from top amateurs. The event took place near Huntington with regional league results noted for various teams and upcoming games listed.
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Chicago
Far West
Roker Rigus
Los Angeles
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Riggs
Wayne Sabin
Hollywood
John McDia
David Ated
Sheets
Cubs Victors In Twin Bill At Rosemont Park
Nd Reppert's Rosemont Cubs extend perfect season with an 18 to 3 rout of Rowlesburg Chants after Jack Gocke pitched four hits for the winners Babe Barna hit a center field homer in the lopsided victory Lefty Hutchinson started for the champions and Squirrely Jones finished as attendance waned with the running league race the lone spectator.
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Rosemont Cubs
Taylor County
Cubs
Adrianeam
Reppert Park
Jack Gocke
West Virginia University
Preston County
Hutchinson
Babe” Barna
Rosemont
Braithwood
Rowlesbury
House
Grafton
Track Stars Look Good at National Collegiate Meet
Chicago June 22 1936 Avery Brundage expects top collegiate track stars to reach Berlin for the summer Olympics as Southern California wins the team title with Ohio State and Indiana. Jesse Owens dominates with four titles while Ken Carpenter and Alton Terry set meet records in discus and javelin respectively. Don Lash of Indiana wins the two mile event as fast outdoor times continue to emerge.
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Esse Owens
Ohio
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Stagg Field
Chicago
Ben Willis
Kentucky
Joseph Patterson
Navy
Francis Cretameyer
Jéna
Leland Lafond
California
Central Press
Avery Brundage
American Olympic Committee
Uncle Sam
Berlin
New York
Southern California
Ohio State
Indiana
Jesse Owens
Ken Carpenter
Alton Terry
Hardin-Simmons
Owens
Ralph Metcalfe
Don Lash
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