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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

9

A's Dominate Junior League as Giants Falter in West

Athletics extend streak with 2 1 victory over Chicago White Sox. Lefty Grove notches his eighth straight win while Washington Senators beat Detroit 2 1 and climb within five games of the leaders. Joe Vosmik hits a ninth inning homer for Cleveland in a 4 1 win over Boston. Giants, Cubs, and Dodgers also win or rally as NL action tightens standings.

Gayle Talbot Associated Press Walter Johnson Washington Senators New York Yankees Senators Mackmen Yankees Athletics Lefty Grove Chicago White Sox Washington Detroit Bob Burze Sorrell Innine Sam Rica Cronin Joe Vosmik Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Sox St. Louis Browns Oscar Melillo Browns Allegheies New York Giants St. Louis Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Clarence Mitchell Cardinals Giants Jess Genes Robins Wally Gilbert Fresco Thompson Guyler Hemsley Cubs Jack Quinn Babe Henman Dreesen Maranville Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Eppa Rixey Cincinnati Phillies Reds Rixey

Two Big Wrestling Circuits Like Baseball Leagues

Williams Braucher outlines two major wrestling circuits akin to baseball’s leagues with Jack Curley leading the National League and Paul Bowser and Billy Sandow heading the American League. He notes shifting loyalties, rivalries, and champions like Strangler Lewis and Don George, plus promoter Lou Daro’s prominence in major Los Angeles bouts.

Williams Braucher NEA Service New York Jack Curley Paul Bowser Billy Sandow Sandow Billy Gauman Bauman Rochester Jules Bauman Tollow Ed White Billy Sandaw Jim Londos Strangler Lewis Henri DeGlane Monttreal Commission DeGlane Bowser-Sandow Jim Landos Curley Gus Sonnen Berg Pennsylvania Ed Lewis Boston Lewis Sonnenberg Gus Kansas City Los Angeles Michigan Don George Bowser- Sandon League George Londos Steinke Shi Wrigley Field Lou Daro Daro Saine

Major League Leaders and Standings Summary List

Major League Leading players listed by league through June 3 include batting by Cochrane and Averill, with .386 and .403, and runs by Averill and Klein. Home runs feature Ruth and Klein, while pitchers Grove and Walberg show strong records for the Athletics. National League highlights include Arlett and Hendrick leading in batting, Klein in runs and RBIs, with Worthington and Watkins noted in triples. European monarchies note remains appended.

Associated Press Cochrane Athletics Melillo Browns Runns—Averill Indians Chapman Gehrig Yankees Bishop Cronin Senators Averill Crowin Combs Webb Red Sox Alexander Tigers Simmons Ruth Foxx Johnson Grove Walberg Hendrick Reds Arlett Phillies Klein Hornsby Cubs Rus Herman Robins Hendri Davis Worthington Braves Watkins Cardinals Comorosky Pirates Jackson Giants Berger Cuyler Brandt Braves Grimes

Reed Shifts the Line Up for Sedalia

Reed announces changes for Jefferson City Senators as they host Sedalia Athletics at Willeway Park. fence moved inward about 360 feet to boost home run chances and attract more fans after a season opening loss in Washington. Diller and Whitefield to form mound battery with Maples Samons or Wright at pitcher and Reber or Bulig catching.

Jefferson City Senators Sedalia Athletics Reed Whiteway Park Washington, Mo Fred Joe Reed Willeway Park Ball Park Babe Ruth the Royal Park Diller Whitefield Jefferson City Battery Maples Samons Wright Pettis County Reber Bulig

Crevelts Meet New Franklin In Sunday Game

Crevelts Home Furnishers resume play after a two week layoff with New Franklin Sunday at Reed's Whiteway Park. Mucler will pitch for Crevelts with Laux or Wise catching. Berds Good and Woesie form the visiting battery. Start time is 3 o'clock.

Crevelt New Franklin Mucler Laux Wise Berds Reed's Whiteway Park

Rabbit Maranville Targets Buz Arlett In Braves Spotlight

Rabbit Maranville, a distinctive Boston Braves infield star, always challenged others, especially rookie Phillies outfielder Buz Arlett. The Rabbit is having one of his best seasons, helping the Braves contend near the NL lead as Arlett delivers bombastic late hitting for the Phillies.

Rabbit Maranville Boston Braves Buz Arlett Phillies Braves Arlett

Wilson Granted Chance to Return to Cubs Roster

Chicago report says Tack Wilson of Hartrew Ring 1930 receives another shot with the Cubs after Johnny Moore sustains a leg injury. Moore aims to return in a few days, while Wilson must prove his bat despite limited opportunities this season. He has 27 hits in 108 at bats for 43 bases with one home run contributing little overflow.

Chicago Tack Wilson Cubs Johnny Moore Moore Hack Wilson

Schmeling Gains Ground In Sparring Sessions And Observations

Sam Ward reports on Max Schmeling’s sparring camp at Conneaut Lake Park Pa. He notes improved movement, a strong left and effective body work, plus counter punching and agility. The piece contrasts Schmeling with Stribling and mentions Poland’s new postal change for context.

Schmeling Max Schmeling Sharkey Conneaut Lake Park Tony Marullo Stribling Dempsey Jack

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