Ebony epoch of racing revival at Berlin Olympics
Alan Gould outlines the rise of African American sprinters led by Jesse Owens and Ralph Metcalfe as potential 1 2 3 USA finishes in Berlin. He notes Eddie Tolan’s legacy, factors boosting Owens and Metcalfe, and possible international challengers from Germany Switzerland and Japan.
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Pirates Trade a Star for a Big Pitcher Then Found Value in Him
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Larry French and Freddie Lindstrom to the Chicago Cubs after 1934 for Guy Bush Babe Herman and Jim Weaver. Weaver became a key winner in 1935 due to his bunts fielding while Bush struggled as a starter and later contributed as a reliever. Weaver credited bunts defense for his late break, aided by Bush's fielding guidance.
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