Cubs Extend Eleven-Game Winning Streak
Chicago Cubs ride an 11 game streak led by pitching staff and hitting. A big question is whether they can continue this run on the road after a strong home stand. Frank Des Maree homered twice to power a 3-2 win over the Bees as Lon Warneke earned his third victory in the streak. Giants end Bue streak as Schumacher holds the line. Reds beat Dodgers 5-1 behind Stine's four hits. Athletics beat Indians 8-6 as Tigers and St. Louis Boston rained out.
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League Leaders and Olympic Qualifying Tests Highlight June Prolifics
In baseball leaders Gehringer and Foxx top key stats across runs hits and RBIs as Gehringer dominates doubles and triples. In Missouri Ozark trials Helen Stephens shatters the 11.3 national pace with 100 meters and wins discus, signaling strong Olympic prospects as women seek final trials July 4 in Providence and men advance to semi finals in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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States' Best Cagers Play for Coaches
Morning side college will host its annual coaching school at Spirit Lake next August as Ames, state tourney champion, faces Huron, South Dakota champion, in a battle of styles. Ward Lambert, Purdue cochampions coach, leads the staff guiding high school players and coaches in the clinic.
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Yesterday's Scores Highlight Baseball and Rain Delays
National games featured St. Louis defeating Philadelphia while Chicago topped Washington and Cleveland edged Detroit in rain affected matchups. American Association results showed Toledo sweeping Kansas City as Milwaukee led 8-2 and Indianapolis faltered amid a slate of uneven scores.
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Louisville at Lakewood where Joe Louis trains
Lakewood New Jersey June 15 AP Joe Louis is the town’s magnet as he trains near the Stanley hotel in a resort setting billed to meet Schmeling’s comeback. A sparring crew, wary observers, and a casual crowd watch Louis work, while managers worry about form and dollars at stake.
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Blues Drop Par to Toledo Hens in Doubleheader
The Blues were swept by Toledo as Kansas City lost 12 to 1 in game one and fell 4 to 2 in the ninth. Toledo tied the second game at two in the eighth, then added two more in the ninth. Milwaukee’s streak ended with Columbus 6 to 2. Indianapolis split with St. Paul, while Minneapolis beat Louisville twice to take revenge.
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Los Angeles Star Girl Wins Three Tennis Titles
Hobby Riggs, 18, LA junior tennis star, captures three Missouri Valley titles including men and junior singles and doubles. He defeats Wilmer Hines 6-3 6-2 6-1 to claim the singles, partners with Wayne Sabin to win doubles over Hines and Bunty Lawrence 6-4 6-2 8-6, while Mary Greet Harris of Kansas City takes the women's singles 6-0 6-0 over Helen Cruchella.
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Tape Doesn't Matter Declares Joe Louis
Joe Louis dismisses hoopla from Max Schmeling's team over hand bandage limits for their Thursday bout. Louis says six feet of bandage and two feet of tape are the rules and adds his hands swelled in the Boer fight, planning a final workout tomorrow.
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Cascarella Goes to Senators in Trade
Tom Yawkey owner of the Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Jack Russell from the Washington Senators for cash and Joe Cascarella. Russell, a right hander who has won three and saved two this year, is expected to be used for relief duty.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine Across Major League Games
Frank Demaree fueled a 3-1 Cubs win with two homers and driving in all runs. Hal Schumacher held the Pirates to five hits, ending their seven game surge for the Giants. Bob Johnson belted a bases loaded homer as the Athletics beat the Indians 8-6. Lee Stine limited Brooklyn to four hits in a 5-2 Reds victory. Dizzy Dean pitched in relief after 24 hours rest to help the Cardinals defeat the Phillies. Mike Kreevich collected a triple and two singles driving in two for the White Sox in a 6-4 win over the Senators.
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Sports Mirror Recaps Past Track Wins and Baseball Trades
Today a year ago Jack Love Lock won the mile in 4 11 2 at Princeton Invitation, defeating Bill Bonthron by 10 yards and Glenn Cunningham by 12 yards. Roman Soldier won Detroit Derby. Three years ago the Giants traded Sam Leslie to the Dodgers for Watson Clark and Lefty O'Dowd. Five years ago Dr Henry Williams, inventor of the Minnesota football shift, died at 62.
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Famous Opera Star Observes Birthday Milestone
Hollywood reports Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink, famed soprano, marks her 75th birthday today amid optimism for a fresh film career. She hopes to portray a singer who reflects her own spirited, mischievous self on screen.
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Sedalia Athletics edge Utilities in opener 4 to 2
Sedalia Athletics defeated Capital City Utilities 4 to 2 in Sedalia. Gene Horner pitched eight innings with eight strikeouts for the Athletics while Lefty Ross and Duncan combined for nine innings and seven hits allowed. Both teams played near flawless defense in the opener.
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Bulldogs Edge Bronc s 7 6 In Close City Park Win
Jefferson City Bulldogs beat Brones 7 6 at City Park after a six all tie in the ninth. Barner and Branson pitched for their teams, Koester and Coose led the Bulldog attack with five hits, Coose belting a bases loaded homer in the first inning. Third and final game set for Hartsburg on the first Sunday in July.
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Wardsville beats Jefferson City team 14 to 9 in tough game
Wardsville defeats the Jefferson City Monarchs 14 to 9 behind steady pitching by Joe Bisges. Markway led the heavy hitters with two triples and a single in four trips, supporting a strong defense and timely batting.
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Grand Slam Sparks Detroit Derby Saga in Camp
Detroit June 15 United Press State Correspondent Henry McLemore recalls the day at the fairgrounds race track when he stumbled upon Grand Slam, the Derby contender. He recalls exchanging barbed jibes about speed stamina and pedigree, ending with a taunt about General Sherman in Central Park.
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Yanks and Senators Swap Centerfielders
New York and Washington completed a surprise swap of centerfielders Jake Powell to the Yankees and Ben Chapman to the Senators with no cash involved. Chapman, a former league stolen-base leader, slumped to a .266 average this year after six seasons with the Yankees. Powell, 27, batting .250 with 11 steals, heads to Cleveland to join New York, while Chapman will meet the Senators in Detroit.
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ORTS ROUNDUP: Mungo behind eight ball in baseball drama
New York June 15 Associated Press summary notes Van Lingle Mungo's strain with teammates after blasting Dors support, Dodgers sticking firm, Giants losing interest, and Mungo returning to the club. Mentions Demoran Rayne perfect game attempt, Barry Cooper, Joe Louis, Joe McCarthy on Lefty Grove, Nurmi mile mark, Lash fast Princeton meet, and Gene Venzke perseverance amid second-place finishes to Cunningham and Bonthron.
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Schmeling Poised for Louis Bout Says Doctor
Napnoth New York June 15 AP The doctor says Max Schmeling is ready for next Thursday's title fight with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Schmeling weighed 194 1/2 pounds and exhibited strong condition after a workout. Dr William Walker, state athletic commission physician, noted pulse rose to 75 with exercise then returned to normal within 20 seconds. Schmeling suffered a minor eye bruise from a sparring mishap but responded to treatment.
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Cards Free Two Men To Sacramento In Swap
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the outright release of infielder Johny Verger and pitcher Bill Cox to Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League. In return, infielder Arthur Garibaldi from the West Coast team will move to St Louis, with Cox’s release being optional after a recent purchase from Columbus.
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State air tourists conclude long trek
Columbia Missouri June 15 ending a 638 mile state air tour 13 planes carrying about 40 pilots and passengers landed there Sunday afternoon They had stopped at St Joseph and Marshall en route from Kansas City.
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National League Batting and Pitching Highlights
Summary of NL leaders including S Martin of the Cardinals with 379 hits and J Moore of the Phillies with 469 strikeouts. J Martin of the Cardinals leads steals with 11. notable pitching records show Dean of the Cardinals at 42 2 with others at 7 2. includes a constitutional amendment sentence.
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