13 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1935
Page
1
Pete born in St. Petersburg March 13 report shows the Yankees rebuilt as a youthful unit led by Joe McCarthy. Only Lazzeri Combs and Gehrig remain from early pennant days, with Selkirk stepping into Ruth's right field role. Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing head a strong pitching staff as McCarthy shapes a likely pennant challenge.
Louisiana Tech’s spring football scrimmage ended 7-7 as the Blues and Whites played under the new rules. Wiley scored for the Blues with Hewitt extra point. Hanna ran for the Whites score with Tanner kicking the extra. McLane planned more than eight drills to expose his sophomore squad to game under fire. another similar contest was set for Wednesday.
Pedro Candioti, a 43 year old Argentine, set a world record for distance and swam 258 miles non stop down the Parana river, but he wept as he failed to complete his mission to reach the Rio de la Plata. The effort began in Santa Fe and continued downstream toward Aires, challenging the long held objective.
Larry Gilbert, long-time New Orleans Pelicans manager, seeks a new league mark this season under the Shaughnessy plan. He has piloted the team to five pennants in 11 years, with a chance to win three straight and tie records held by Dobbs and Frank.
Babe Ruth faces Ben Cantwell in batting practice with the Boston Braves in St. Petersburg Florida. Ruth belted a home run during the session and posed with Rabbit Maranville, the 43 year old Brave infielder, who is attempting a comeback after a leg fracture last spring.
Yesterday New York defeated St. Louis 1 0. St Louis beat Philadelphia 9 6. Today Miami Beach New York meets Boston while Bradenton hosts St Louis against Philadelphia. In New Orleans Cleveland faces New Orleans SA.
AP reports from St Petersburg on March 13 highlighting comebacks in the Grapefruit League. Earle Combs returns to be the Yankees regular left fielder after a severe skull fracture, Charley Gelbert aims for a Cardinal utility or shortstop role, and Rabbit Maranville at 43 defies odds despite a leg fracture. Ben Chapman tests switch hitting from the right side, and Lou Gehrig reflects on the loss of his slugging partner Babe Ruth as autograph seekers swarm.
Louisiana Tech hosts a two day boxing rally in Ruston on March 15 and 16 featuring over 100 high school boxers, coaches and principals from ten teams. The event allows first to third place winners to compete in the state rally, with Neville Monroe fielding fighters in all twelve weight divisions and Bolton Alexandria sending ten contenders.
Julius Ackerbloom, golf professional of the Shrine Golf club in Little Rock Arkansas, was named pro at the Colonial Country club in Memphis Tennessee on Tuesday. He succeeds Jack Veenee who moved to Greenwood Mississippi.
Pittsburgh's Pirates head toward the 1935 season with a strong left handed hitting core led by Lloyd and Paul Waner Babe Herman and Arky Vaughan. Pitching features southpaws Ralph Birkofer and a hopeful rookie, with Waite Hoyt Bill Swift and Cy Blanton seen as veterans in shape. Manager Pic Traynor aims for a solid lineup and potential battery strength as spring progresses.
Tulane University releases a nine game season tennis slate announced by Major Frederick H. Fox. The schedule includes Texas and Rice clashes and a home and away series with Louisiana State University.
New York Giants win 1 0 at Bradenton Fla in a pitchers duel. Nine Giants hits supply the lone run as Joe Moore drives in Paul Richards from a bases loaded situation. Browns limited to six hits in a tight game.
Connie Mack's 1935 Philadelphia Athletics show a roster averaging 26 years, suggesting a solid run in the coming seasons. The pitching staff features veteran Roy Mahaffey, 31, and 22-year-old rookie Vernon Welshire, hinting at a blend of experience and youth.
Walter Stewart the Washington pitcher reached out to owner Clark Griffith from Crossville Tennessee seeking permission to report for training. Griffith said he would let the holdout report and train at his own expense, expressing indifference on whether a deal is reached.
In Orlando Casey Stengel spared the Dodgers by granting a half holiday to the varsity. The scrubs and freshmen played to a 3-3 tie while the regulars later held a routine drill and a strenuous session in the sliding pit.
Sarasota report says manager Joe Cronin will rest Rick Ferre r and Max Bishop in advance of the exhibition game in Miami against the Giants. Cronin aims to win all exhibitions but will avoid unnecessary risks.
In Avalon California on March 13 the Chicago Cubs reported their first training injury after 12 days when Tex Carleton a husky right hander wrenched a shoulder while fielding a ground ball. The former St Louis Cardinal hurler exited the workout.
Wally Berger the Boston Braves outfielder has battled a sprained back and blistered toe this season yet reassured manager Bill McKechnie of his readiness and determination to improve.
Scouts label Van Lingle Mungo the fastest pitcher in the circuit and say his screw ball backs Carl Hubbell as a tough batter. Dixie Howell to Detroit farm system for seasoning under Mickey Cochrane while Babe Ruth recovers from a strained arm and notes golf success despite rough putts.
Captain Gus Suhr signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates ending his holdout and will handle first base. The club opens its exhibition season Thursday against the Chicago Cubs in Los Angeles after a practice game with rookies.
New Orleans March 13 A glow of optimism from Billy Evans Cleveland Indians general manager. He says the outfield will be 50 percent better than last season the pitching tops and the infield rejuvenated. He singles out Roy Hughes as a pleasant surprise and capable of pushing Berger Knickerbocker and Hale for regular jobs.
The Yankee squad rehearsed in batting practice as a strong wind turned many hits into triples. Fielders struggled with the weather and Manager Joe McCarthy halted the drill early due to poor conditions.
Vernon Washington, heir apparent to Chicago White Sox left field, starred in Tuesday's drill with powerful hits to all fields. Simmons also showed a strong day, illustrating the team's optimism about future outfield depth.
Top seeds Gregory Mangin and Berkeley Bell win two matches to reach the quarter finals of the national indoor doubles tennis championship at the Seventh Regiment armory. They defeated T W Webster and Robert Millen 6-2 6-3 then Frankie Bericha and Joey Abrams 6-4 6-0. Sidney Wood and Eugene McCauliff upset H Morgan Watt and H Irving Pratt 1-5 6-4 after a bye. Remaining duos include Brabans and Hawley, Cutler and Anderson, Kurzrok and Seligson, Law and Hartman, Hall and Bowden.
A year ago Equipoise returned to training aiming to set an all time money winning record for the 1934 season as a six year old horse. Three years ago Jack Dempsey fell ill in Toledo leading to cancellation of his exhibition bouts in Ohio. Five years ago Columbia defeated Pennsylvania 23 to 20 to clinch the eastern basketball championship.
A double main event heads the Roosevelt stadium card with Ernest Kelly vs Don McIntyre in a clean match and Frenchie LaRue versus Dr. Arthur Rauta in a roughhouse bout. The LaRue Rauta match opens at 8 15 with two hour time limits and best two out of three falls. Referee Andy Womack and officials Prophit and Smelser complete the crew.
In Belleair Florida Maureen Orcutt Englewood New Jersey advanced with other favorites by defeating Mrs K W Foster Westerly Rhode Island 8 and 7 Dorothy Gardner Steubenville Ohio beat Kathryn Bragaw 2 and 1 while Marion Miley Lexington Kentucky defeated Helen Akero yd Philadelphia 5 and 3 Jean Bauer Providence Rhode Island topped Mrs Charles Harbaugh Cleveland 5 and 3 Wednesday features Miley meets Orcutt in a key match
China will send two of its youngest tennis stars to the opening Davis Cup round in New York May 3-5. Kho Shinkee, national champion from Batavia, and Guy Cheng of Shanghai will spend months in America entering state and sectional events to gain experience.
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