Browns Turn Triple Play Stuns Fans in St Louis Showdown
The St Louis Browns pulled a rare triple play against the Chicago White Sox at St Louis on Monday as Umpire Ormsby faced heat and players filled as temporary umpires. Les Tietje held the mound for the Sox with a three hit day.
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Blue Sox Keep Eight-Game Lead in Western League
Des Moines Iowa Davenport and Council Bluffs held an eight game edge in the Western league as top teams win streaks continue. Blue Sox beat Sioux City 6 4, Rails topple Keokuk 12 4, Cedar Rapids Raiders edge Saints 9 8 in 12 innings.
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White Sox inching closer to Yankees in pennant race
The White Sox surge keeps them within one game of the Yankees and 342 behind the league leading Tigers as they begin a long home stand at Comiskey Park. Chicago’s offense helps fuel a 6 run win over Cleveland while Detroit, New York, and St Louis drop games.
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Harold Weber Named Athletics Teacher at Muscatine High
Harold Weber, former Muscatine standout and Iowa alum, was appointed as teacher and assistant athletics coach at Muscatine High School. He will instruct science, physical education and commercial law and assist Coach Paul Turner in football, with basketball likely at junior college level. Salary $1,200 annually.
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South End A. C. Dominates Kelling Nine at Oregon Street Park
South End A. C. beat Davenport’s Ben Kelling Service Station nine 13 to 1 in nine innings. Davenport starter Sass allowed four runs in the fourth as South End hitters rapped 16 hits. D. Swank starred with a triple in the fifth and third in the seventh, while Dieckman and Lefty Haller shut the visitors down after the fourth.
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Baseball Standings Fragments From Early Calendar
Fragmentary standings show Yeates of Philadelphia at 11 wins, 2 losses. Cincinnati 6 5. St Louis 5. Chicago 9. Pittsburgh 6. Brooklyn and Boston matchups listed. Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Pittsburgh noted. American League shows Detroit with 5 wins and 7 losses, .606? unclear.
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Al Simmons May Return to Work Saturday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Al Simmons, limited by a groin injury suffered in Philadelphia last week, shows rapid improvement and may be back in action by Saturday after being listed out for several weeks.
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Boston Danno O Mahoney vs Ed Don George bout results
Boston based O Mahoney, 224, defeated Ed Don George, 212, in one fall after George failed to return in time. Jom Browning, 235, New York, defeated Chief Little Moose, 240, Tulsa, in one fall. Gus Sonnenberg, Boston, threw Boris Metroff, Hopkinsville, N Y, in one fall. Newark D Ray Carpenter, 177, Lancaster, C, defeated Eddie Elzera, 182, Washington, in one fall.
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Eddie Elzera
Washington
Local wrestling champ Vin cent Lopez crowned in Los Angeles final
Vin cent Lopez pinned Man Mountain Dean to win the 17 day tournament at Hell's Kitchen in Los Angeles. Lopez, a Mexican former University of Idaho lineman, is pictured resting on Deans back as the camera captures the moment.
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Hell’s Kitchen
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University of Idaho
Lloyd Nordstrom Clinches Medalist Honors in Golf Meet
Lloyd Nordstrom, a Swede from Iowa, wins medalist honors at the Indianapolis public links golf championship after 36 holes. He shot 145 to lead the field, facing Charles Ferrera of San Francisco, a two time prior winner. Nordstrom endured heat and stomach cramps to card a 74 in the day’s play.
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Davenport Times
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Government to Spend Over 19 Million on Sports Facilities
The Works Progress Administration reports President Roosevelt has approved expenditures totaling 19,097,976 for athletic fields stadiums swimming pools golf courses armories and tennis courts in 10 states. About 8 million will fund swimming pools 6 million playgrounds work and 2.14 million golf courses.
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A U A Goes Forward With Berlin Olympic Plans
The Amateur Athletic Union presses ahead with plans for American representation at the 1936 Berlin Games despite German anti Jewish policies. Daniela Ferris says no change in sentiment, and the U S could withdraw support if needed. Officials weigh potential shifts to Rome and possible cancellation if Berlin fails to host. Avery Brundage disagrees with Mahoney on direct action. Benny Frey drives Reds to win against the Cards.
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English Fans Praise U S Cup Team in London
English fans and experts say the United States faced a demoralizing 5-0 defeat in the Davis Cup challenge round but praise the challengers for a stout showing. E. J. Sampson of the Manchester Guardian asserts England’s Fred Perry and Bunny Austin give them the edge in most matches.
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Ina Mae's Prayer leads 4–2 upset as league race narrows
Ina Mae's Prayer, a strong kittenball outfit, defeated Iowa Pearl 4 to 2 on the old Weed park diamond. Eagles edged Elks 4–3 at the new Weed park, while Methodists overwhelmed Grace Lutheran 13 to 1 at Jefferson field, tightening the league race.
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