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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
6
Cleveland sports writers rail against Steve ONeill as the club seeks stability after a string of injuries and poor play. Calls for discipline grow as observers mock the front office and speculate on potential successors and drastic changes.
Angleton fish yarn follows Shur Sewell at dawn as Shorty uses an old tree to read a weather barometer for fishing. Dozens gather, angling awaits. Shorty predicts a good bite, calm branches, and a day for fish.
Shorty offers tips on early morning angling while noting tree branches react to human presence. He observes fish respond to movement, urging cautious preparation if the Leanvins stay motionless. Shaurty recalls past experiences with trees and bait timing affecting catches at daybreak.
Lincoln Ned-14-Frank Mucker Lincola high school baseball coach admonished his players to protect 21 new baseballs early this season. A month later he counted 26 baseballs and noted losses while the team quoted a pun about athletic pride. In Minneapolis Ted Brissman from the University of Minnesota baseball team was once a hat buyer for visiting athletic clubs in St Paul, his hometown.
In Little Rock the Travelers lost 11 to 5 in the first local night game as Umpire Roly Kahor ejected manager Doc Prathen and outfielder Sammy Taberto for arguing over balls and strikes. Poindexter fanned 12 in a shaky effort for Atlanta, while Mauldin and Graham collected multiple hits for the Crackers. The series resumes Tuesday at B15 with Maltzberger or Miller slated to pitch for Athens.
Beloved Iowa pitcher Bob Feller returned to Van Meter high school Friday night to receive his diploma after a homecoming at the municipal airport. The 18 year old Cleveland star was greeted by cheering locals including his parents Mr and Mrs Will Feller farmers from Van Meter. He thanked the crowd and expressed happiness to see his hometown again as he pursues his budding professional career.
In the South division standings, teams vie for top seeds as late-season results shape rankings. Key performances by leading players and tight battles for position highlight the pursuit of playoff spots and conference pride.
Adilanta 7 Lite Rock 5 with Tuesday games set Atlanta at Little Rock and other pairings Chattanooga at Memphis Birmingham at Knoxville New Orleans at Mussville Monday results Pittsburgh 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia Mi Cincinnati 3 Chicago 4 Newport 3 Brooklyn 8 St Louis 2 Tuesday matchups Pittstiwah vs Boston St Louis at Brankliyn Chicago vs New York Cincinnati vs Philadelphia American League games include New York 7 Chicago 0 St Louis 6 Washington 2 Philadelphia 9 Detroit 6 Cleveland 6 Boston 5 New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit
Bob Like the graduate assistant at Penn State College faces a setback as the Leonis team undermines progress. The situation signals uncertainty in the program and raises questions about upcoming staff decisions and team status.
In Etockton California College of the Pacific eyes a May scrimmage as Coach Anns Alonzo stage drills to teach the fundamentals. Aimed at rapid improvement the plan emphasizes basic play and teamwork for the upcoming season.
A promising pitcher from California, nicknamed Stingy Slinger, signs with the Boston Red Sox after an impressive display against semi professional clubs. The rookie, hailing from Utah, reports to Joe Cronin with high expectations as graduation looms and a major shift in intercollegiate play unfolds.
War Admiral, the Kentucky Derby champion owned by Samuel D. Riddle, survived Monday in excellent shape for a bid in the Preakness. Also entered is J H Louchheim's Pampaon, runner up in the Derby.
Marquette University fullback Ward Cuff, renamed as the pest on the gridiron, starred in a series of strong performances. For four years he impressed students with a tough boxing style, earning praise for his decisive wins and competitive spirit.
Warren Giles of Cincinnati, a longtime baseball executive, first began in 418 as business manager of the Moline club. His initial move later involved the sale of Charley Dressen to the Reds, shaping his rise to general manager and signaling a pivotal moment in the Dressen-Giles relationship.
In Columbus, basketball emerges as a favorite after baseball for American Association players. Of 150 surveyed, fifty voted for the court game, highlighting its growing popularity beyond the diamond.
Houston area sandlot baseball gains night play under lights at the former Texas league park bought by the city recreation department and public schools for $100,000 ten years ago. The venue was renovated and equipped with modern lighting by the Houston Amateur Federation.
Cleveland's Indians win 6 5 in eleven innings behind Early Whitehill and Joe Heving to stay tied for first with Philadelphia. Earl Averill drove in the winning run with a fourth inning single as Boston pitcher Fritz Ostermueller struggled but left the game after giving up ten hits and loading the bases. Hal Trosky homered for the Tribe and Jack Wilson contributed a key RBI as the Red Sox fell after a late rally.
In Detroit Philadelphia defeated the Tigers 9 to 5 as Bill Werber and Moni Al Dean both doubled in the second and fourth innings respectively. Vic Sorrell started for Detroit with Bridges and Hatton pitching later as McLaughlin finished. Greenberg homered for the Tigers and White paced Philadelphia.
Hendrix College defeated the Arkansas Teachers College in a close intercollegiate meet at Russellville Ark. Arkansas Tech finished third, Arkansas State Jonesboro scored six, Harding five and Arkansas College Batesville four. Baldridge of Teachers won high points with 1246, narrowly followed by Phillips of Hendrix.
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