Five Club Race Seen in National Loop With Redlegs as Dark Horses
The piece argues the 1937 National League could be wide open with five clubs in contention led by the Cubs. It reviews team strengths, key players like Parmelee and Hartnett, pitching depth, and management moves as Chicago seeks pennants under owner Philip K. Wrigley.
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Linisn
Chicago Cubs
Bruins
Giants
William Harold Terry
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
St. L
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Giants and rivals in National League prospect analysis
The Giants look to bolster their lineup as Carl Hubbell paces the pitching. Johnny McCarthy lacks Terry at first base while Lou Chiozza bats more than Stoney Jackson. Horace Stoneham and Terry see rebuilds after a summer surge. Reds, Pirates, and Cardinals face uncertain futures with key pitchers and young talent shaping a tight race.
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Cubs
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Johnny McCarthy
Terry
Lou Chiozza
Stoney Jackson
Reds
Horace Stoneham
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Cy Blanton
al Todd
Charley Dresson
Cincinnati
Paul Derringer
Eac
Spencer Abbott
Seattle
Jimmy Walker
Don Gutteridge
Columbus
High Point Boys Golf Team Defeats Greensboro Club
The High Point high school golf squad defeated Greensboro high club 14 to 4 as Greensboro forfeited the second match. Frosty Snow and John Diffendale led with wins over Greensboro foes, and High Point claimed victories in best ball and two foursome matches.
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Greensboro High Club
Greensboro
Frosty Snow
High Point
F. Lindsay
John Diffendale
C. Johnson
Snow
Diffendale
Lindsay
Johnson
Frank Garrett
Adrian McManus
Black Bisons
Allen High School
Overcash
Hussey
Brown
Bisons
Farabee
Lloyd Evans
Meekins
Koontz
Evans
Allen Jay
Poa Cox
Sree
Eeenee Keller
Summey
Giles
Parabee
Pas Canipe
Peben Teague
Oakley
Henderson
Rickard
Hucks
Canipe
McDowell
Arden
Collegiants and Vets Clash in North South Tennis
In Pinehurst the 19th United North and South tournament tops two quarter finals as UNC players F M Farrell and Archie Henderson face veterans J Gilbert Hall and Elwood Cooke. Other UNC competitor W U N C Archie Henderson advances past Lyles Boykin while results from previous day include Hall, Farrell, Buxby, Cuninngim and Cooke wins.
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North Carolina College
United North and South
F. M. Farrell
New York
University of North Carolina
J. Gilbert Hall
New Jersey
WU. N. C
Archie Henderson
Chapel Hill
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Martin Buxby
Miami
Fila
Merrimon Cuninnegim
Nashville
Tenn
Wayne Sabin
Hollywood
Calif
Hall
E. Kilduff
Byron Abels
Greensboro
N. C
Bob Decker
Boston
Jack Stockton
Farrell
Mace Gwyer
Pelham
N. Y
Buxby
W. Parsons
Altoona
Cuninggim
Ed DeGray
Brooklyn
Cooke
Lucas Abels
Henderson
Lyles Boykin
Clinton
Finals Night for 1937 National Amateur Boxing Meet in Boston
The third and final session of the 1937 National Amateur Boxing championships crowns title holders tonight in Boston. 32 athletes remain from 226 entrants after 158 bouts across the tournament spanning 26 states, Washington D C and Hawaii, with Philadelphia leading the semi final entrants and several other cities still represented.
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Washington
D. C
Hawaii
United States
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cincinnati
Richmond
San Francisco
Indiana
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Albany
Pittsburgh
New York
Cleveland
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kas
Utah
Training Camp Briefs From Associated Press
Baseball and spring training results listed from Boston to Jacksonville. Games include Boston over Cincinnati 6 1 and Boston over Washington 8 3 with multiple other scorelines among Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia teams. Abbreviations indicate leagues and venues across a busy camp slate.
Yankees Draw Fans in Spartanburg Attendance Soars
Crowds of about 77 500 turn out to watch the New York Yankees in spring training games this season the best attendance since the parade days of 1929 and 1908.
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Associated Press
Spartanburg
8. C
New York Yankees
Giants Ready to Face Feller in Nine Innings
Thomaston Ga The New York Giants expressed confidence they would face Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians today Steve O Neil announced Feller would pitch nine innings for one-sided major league action with the veteran ace slated to throw every frame.
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Firestone Stewart - Warner
Thomaston
New York Giants
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Steve O'Neil
Feller
Watson Clark Ends Active Pitching Career as Coach
Clark 18 was once ace left hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Norfolk Va based figure now works only as a coach signaling the end of his active pitching days.
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Clark
Norfolk
Watson Clark
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bob Feller to Start Nine Frames Against Giants
Rookie Bob Feller was set to pitch nine innings for Cleveland against the National League champions in Thomaston Georgia. He’s held the New York Giants hitless and runless in 11 innings against them this spring.
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Bob
Thomaston
Bob Feller
New York Giants
Cleveland
Senators Open Home Exhibition With Boston Bees
Washington hosts the Boston Bees in the Senators first home exhibition game of the season. The matchup showcases early form and team adjustments ahead of the regular schedule.
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Washington
Senators
Boston Bees
Dykes Sees Big Upside in rookie Stratton
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes praises Monty Stratton a 6 foot 5 inch rookie pitcher. Dykes predicts 15 victories for Stratton as he watches his development and confidence grow.
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Kansas City
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Monty Stratton
Cubs S display no casualties as Hartnett heals arm
The Chicago Cubs report no new injuries after a week with Gabby Hartnett’s arm healed. Bill Jurges and Phil Cavaretta have recovered from leg injuries as the team faces the Browns again.
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Wichita
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Bill Jurges
Phil Cavaretta
Browns
Walkup Hurls For Browns Against Cubs In Wichita
Jim Walkup started on the mound for the Browns in a game against the Chicago Cubs in Wichita. The outing showcased Walkup's pitching against a strong Cubs lineup on the neutral field.
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Kas
Jim
Browns
Chicago Cubs
Gas House Gang visits veterans hospital in Asheville
Eleven members of the Gas House Gang led by manager Frank Frisch and captain Leo Durocher visited the U S veterans hospital in Asheville North Carolina. The team meets Knoxville day.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Gas House
Frank Frisch
Leo Durocher
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Asheville
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Ieno
Knoxville Ay
Cochrane Awaits Report From Home
Lakeland Florida manager Mickey Cochrane of the Detroit Tigers awaits word from home today regarding the status of an expected report.
Commercial League Meeting To Elect Officers Tonight
A Commercial league meeting is called for tonight at 7:30 at the YMCA to complete the circuit's organization. Officers will be elected and the opening season date set. Umpires will be named and clubs entered urged to send representatives.
Dukes and Deacons Face Tough Foes in Midweek Slate
Duke and Wake Forest press hard in the Big Five standings as Duke beats State 12 to 6 in golf while Lenoir Rhyne tops Wake Forest 5 2 in tennis. Wake Forest plays North Carolina at Wake Forest. Duke faces NC State in Raleigh. Virginia hosts Duke's tennis and Carolina at Charlottesville.
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Deacons
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Puncture Causes in England Largely on Right Rear Wheel
An examination reveals two-thirds of tire punctures occur on the right rear wheel in England, highlighting a recurring pattern in road hazards and vehicle wear.
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Reeuelty
England
Bridges to Undergo Detroit Back Examination
The report notes pitcher Tommy Bridges is due in Detroit for a medical examination of his ailing back, with the focus on his relief role for the team.
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Tommy Bridges
Detroit
Bees Invade Capital After Easy Gastonia Win
After trampling the Senators 8-1 at Gastonia North Carolina the Boston Bees moved to the capital and named Jim Turner for mound duty.
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Washington
Senators
Gastonia
N. C
Boston Bees
Jim Turner
Commercial Soft Ball Loop Formed with Seven Teams
R H Sechrest was elected president of the Commercial Soft Ball league as seven clubs entered the circuit and an eighth signaled likely entry. W F Bailey was named secretary treasurer. Ric K Young Arnold Koonce and C E Diffendale were elected commissioners. The season opens May 30 with games on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams include Enterprise Coteriens Soil Service Junior Order Merita Bakery Main Prue No 7 and Church of God. Wesley Memorial Sunday school may join. All players must join the Amateur Soft Ball Association of America.
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Commercial Soft Ball League
W. F. Bailey
Ric K Young
Arnold Koonce
C. E. Diffendale
Enterprise
Coteriens
Soil Service
Junior Order
Merita Bakery Main Prue No. 7
Church of God
Wesley Memorial
Soft Ball Association of America
Major Leagues Unveil Fresh Faces for Opening Day
An Associated Press survey shows 16 managers plan 60 new players to appear regularly this season. Giants add McCarthy and Chiozza. Indians swap Lary and Solters. Cardinals project Brown Owen Bordagaray. Pirates back Dickshot Handley. Cubs mix Warneke Parmelee Frey Marty. Senators add Simons. Reds greet Weintraub and Grissom with Outlaw Gelbert. Dodgers and Browns also reshuffle rosters.
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Jimmy Brown
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Mickey Owen
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Lee Handley
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Roy Parmelee
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al Simmons
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Lee Grissom
Jimmy Outlaw
Nashville
Charles Gelbert
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Philadelphi
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Joe Vosmi
Panthers Rally In Ninth To Defeat Guilford, 8-7
In a North Star tilt Willis Park, Brinkley led off with a single and Grigg followed with a run scoring hit as the Panthers rallied in the ninth to beat Guilford 8-7. Grigg and Harris had two hits for the Panthers, Martin homered, and Capel added three singles for Guilford.
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Rucheill
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Pl “Wain
Five Southerners Qualify For P G A Meet Next Month
Five Southeastern golf pros earned spots in the National Professional Golfers' tournament in Pittsburgh next month. Gene Cook of Anniston Alabama led the group with 69 72 141. Other qualifiers include Fairley Clark Savannah 68 75 143 Frank Stevenson Savannah 72 73 146 Clarence Owens Greenville South Carolina 74 72 146 Charlie Hall Deming Alabama 14 13 The rounds were at Capital City Club with 36 35 71 par.
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Southeastern Golf Pros
Pittsburgh
Gene Cook
Anniston
Ala
Fairley Clark
Savannah
Frank Stevenson
Clarence Owens
Greenville
8. C
Charlie Hall
Deniagian
Capital City Club
Manager denies plan to fine Waner during Hoyt dispute
Tulsa Okla manager denied today that he would fine Paul Waner in connection with Waite Hoyt incident involving the Pittsburgh Pirates. The remarks clarified the club’s stance amid the evolving dispute.
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Tulsa Okle
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Waner
Waite Hoyt
Baseball Exhibition Today's Schedule
Schedule lists games across multiple cities including Philadelphia Washington Rocky Mount Wichita Kansas City Thomaston Knoxville Norfolk Spartanburg and Knoxville with teams such as Philadelphia Boston Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Cleveland and Binghamton set to play in exhibition action today.
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Washington
Boston
Rocky Mount
al Va
Cincinnati
Wichita
Kas
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Thomaston
Cleveland
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New York
Knoxville
Red Hoax Preseason Game In Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount hosts Cincinnati Reds in a preseason game from the Durham area route. The fifth game in the series features the Reds against the home team with both squads trying to gain early form.
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Rocky Mount
Durham
Cincinnati Reds
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