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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
6
The column reviews moves and moods around the Boston Braves Yankees Giants and Reds after the trading deadline. It notes Babe Ruth departure as a catalyst for a derailed Braves push and cites McCarthy Terry and McKechnie as managers reshaping rosters. It highlights Reds Giants doubleheaders and unusual game specifics from mid June.
The Cleveland Indians split a doubleheader with Washington to take undisputed third place in the American League while the Yankees led the circuit. Cleveland won the second game 10 to 5 after dropping the opener 11 to 8. The Tigers also faltered as they lost a pair to the Yankees, ending Tommy Bridges' nine game winning streak. Red Sox and Browns split their twin bill, Boston winning 8 to 5 and the Browns 6 to 3. In the National League, the Braves and Reds split a weather-affected doubleheader with Boston taking the opener and Chicago salvage in the nightcap.
Louis Gehrig of the Yankees delivered a homer, a triple and a single in the opener while Pete Fox of the Tigers hit a homer in each game. Wally Berger of the Braves and Phil Cavaretta contributed for their teams as Chicago and Brooklyn won.
The article details Babe Ruth's post Braves period, noting his days start late, breakfast choices, cigar and papers, reading box scores especially Yankee games, and afternoons golfing on Long Island. He returns to New York City for dinners and evenings, earning $20,000 a year yet seeking a return to baseball, possibly as manager.
Braddock’s pivotal comeback story centers on Corn Griffin of Georgia who helped trigger the heavyweight title run. Griffin’s sparring with Braddock and Carnera training moments led to Braddock’s return, his battles with Lasky, Henry Lewis, and BAER’s era turning win that made Braddock world champion. Debts paid and a family plan with Yale and Vassar placed Braddock’s life post title on a steady course.
A figure plans to buy into a club and expresses confidence about returning to baseball in the future. The quote suggests the possibility of involvement or reintegration into the sport at a later date.
The Iowa City Odd Fellows face the Muscatine Indees at Weed park Sunday in Atlas Player league action. The Indees lead the league by a half game and need a win to stay atop. Paul Clark will pitch for Iowa City with Ivan Blackmer in center for Muscatine.
A look at Red Grange's career with 237 games across high school college and pro football. He carried 4 013 times for 32 820 yards and 531 touchdowns totaling 3 366 points. His lifetime average gain per carry stands at 8 2 yards. Grange chose to begin coaching as a backfield instructor rather than take the Bears head coach job offered by George Halas.
Y M C A announces three league kittenball games for tonight weather permitting. First Methodists vs Musserville at Jefferson field. Elks vs DeMolays at Weed park diamond. Ina Maes vs Nietzels at Weed park field. Ellis DeMolay game postponed from Monday.
New York report says plans for a title bout are delayed as the champion's manager stalls. The challenger Johnston remains unsettled while talks with Braddock's circle hit snags and a timetable is uncertain.
Muscatine travels upriver Sunday afternoon to face Zollers Brewers of Davenport on their home field. After a two week weather pause, the Muskies seek revenge for a 4 to 2 defeat in the first meeting, with Ivan Stebbins starting and Tommy Jacobs ready to relieve if needed. Kenney Huber handles catching as the lineup remains unchanged.
The Minneapolis Millers moved to the top of the American Association after sweeping the Indianapolis Indians 6 to 2 and 6 to 4. St Paul dropped, Louisville beat the Saints 6 to 4 and 4 to 1. Columbus opened western invasion with a 7 to 5 win over Kansas City. Toledo and Milwaukee were rained out.
Jimmy Johnston of Madison Square Garden plans to stage a September heavyweight title bout between Braddock and Max Schmeling, but opposition could delay the match. Joe Gould, Braddock’s manager, says the Garden may honor the contract for Braddock’s first title defense in 1936, as he seeks a cashing in on the title.
Six teams joined the annual Y M C A junior kittenball league with one league formed this season. A schedule will be drawn and released Friday. Teams are Musserville Juniors Mulford Juniors Phelps Laundry Cedar Street Rotarians Mulberry Lions Bloom's Juniors. Play begins early next week with one game on three nights at the League field or Heinz field. Umpires will be provided weekly by local groups including the American Legion Bloom's Juniors and Rotary Club.
Tri Cities softball action features Merry's Pabst Blue Ribbon of Moline vs South End A. C.'s at Oregon street diamond Friday night. Past meetings favored both sides in tight games. Merry promises a stronger lineup this season. Next week A. C.'s face Wilkinson's Super Service and the Davenport Red Jackets at Oregon field.
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