Foxx Returns to First Base for Athletics
Jimmy Foxx resumes first base duties for the Philadelphia Athletics after five weeks behind the plate. Connie Mack explains the move to improve the lineup while noting Lew Finney’s stronger fielding at first. The shift follows Ruth’s retirement and a season of mixed results for the Athletics and Deans.
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Carding system orders Union Furnace to join St Louis team
Union Furnace of Red Bird Training School and formerly with the Birds Huntington West Virginia and Bloomingsburg is ordered by the high mogus of the Cardinc system to join the St Louis aggregation when it stops over at Columbus en route home from an exhibition game in Pittsburgh. Murray spends Wednesday visiting his parents in Union Furnace.
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St. Louis
Columbus
Pittsburgh
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Piet Gains Third Major League Chance With ChiSox
Tony Piet veteran infielder from Pirates and Reds is sold by Toronto of the International League to the Chicago White Sox for 12500 dollars. He is ordered to report tomorrow after batting .310 this season for Toronto.
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Tony Piet
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Cincinnati Reds
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Chicago White Sox
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Berg killed in Lakewood street car crash
Philip C. Berg former state superintendent of banks was killed today when his car collided with a street car in suburban Lakewood Ohio. A Chicago merchant Frank Grosberg who lost 3000 in checks was hounded by a robbers call claiming the checks were useless and hidden near a city box. Paul Wiseman of Lancaster was in Logan on business yesterday.
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Lakewood
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Grosberg
Paul Wiseman
Lancaster
Logan
State Liquor Board opposes repeal of anti slot law
Wellington T. Leonard chairman of the State Liquor Control Board said there is no plan to repeal the anti slot machine regulation. He dismissed a report, not carried by AP, that a Cleveland Akron and Columbus gambler syndicate sought funds to overturn the rule.
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Associated Press
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Akron
Babe Ruth Still Knows The Nation Wants Him In Baseball
The Babe Ruth, famed figure in baseball history, remains undecided on retirement as he contemplates managing. Fans in New York and Boston recall his lasting charm and call for his continued impact on the national pastime. Obie has a son to be proud of and the public wishes him luck as a future helmsman.
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Amateur Showmen Get Stage Chance At Palace Theatre
Jack Merion brings seven acts from Ohio counties to Lancaster for the first of statewide auditions for stage and radio talent. County winners advance to ten weekly radio segments on WAIU starting mid June, with no entry fee and auditions open through local Chambers of Commerce.
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WAIU
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Col Sherrill to Air Ohio Red Tape Costs
Governor Davey announces a state survey to cut wasteful expenditures and save 10 to 15 million dollars annually. The piece highlights Jesse Owens as Ohio State’s standout track figure with multiple sprint and jump records.
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Ohio
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Whitehead Shows Signs of Ability
Silent John Whitehead of the White Sox, a 25 year old rookie from the Texas League, lost 2 0 to the Browns despite a seven hit game and two walks as his teammates produced no runs. Ed Coleman drove in one on an infield out and another with a homer, while Jack Knott delivered a two hit relief effort to seal the win. In other games Vito Tamulis exited early while Bob Johnson homered to back the Athletics 9 7. The Indians fell 5 4 as Tommy Bridges doubled home the winning run for Detroit. Washington outlasted Boston 5 4 in ten innings. Cubs defeated Cincinnati 5 2 aided by homers from Chuck Klein and Ken O Dea.
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Cincinnati
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Ken O'Dea
Backfire Prank Snakes Up Taxi Ride Gone Wrong
John Lucas a Cab driver in Backfire Oklahoma placed a two foot grass snake in a pocket to frighten a rival driver. The prank failed to vanish and later with two women as passengers he saw the snake dangling from a hole in the car ceiling. He ran over a curb, passengers fled in panic, and the snake vanished after Lucas paid 7.50 to have the upholstery removed.
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Okla
John Lucas
Jumbo recall and city plans mark St Thomas home week
In St Thomas Ontario the old home week committee plans a Jumbo remembrance with pink red orange and blue light standards and possible giant Jumbo displays at city entrances. In Champaign Illinois Faith Portz reports a corset theft from her car amid a sports update noting Phillies beat Giants while Dodgers and Braves split a doubleheader.
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Ont
Jumbo
Barnum
J Herman Dean On The Spot As Cardinals’ Ace
Dizzy Dean faces scrutiny as he struggles in spring training. The Cardinals pitcher admits fault after a poor start and a bench incident with the Pirates provokes a possible fine or suspension and public fallout with manager Frankie Frisch and teammates.
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Frankie Frisch
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Dutra Aims to Defend Open at Treacherous Oakmont Course
Olin Dutra of Los Angeles faces 158 challengers as he defends the national open on Oakmont's rugged layout. The course's mountainous holes and about 200 hazards, plus 18 tricky greens, promise a grueling 72 hole tournament.
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Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Oakmont
North African Dervishes Spin for Over a Thousand Revolutions
North African dancing dervishes have reportedly spun like tops for more than 1000 revolutions without pausing, illustrating a remarkable endurance performance observed by observers.
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