Hitting Leader Tops With .364 Average in Reds News
Harry Grayson notes Lesding Loop posts a .364 mark atop hitting averages while Ernie Lombardi looms as NL MVP favorite for Reds. Also covers Wall Street swing, Jess Sweetser, Ralph Guglielmi, Judge FitzGerald memories, Babe Ruth nicknames, boxing notes on Tony Galento and John Henry Lewis, and misc sports anecdotes.
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Harry Grayson
NBA Service
Ernie Lombardi
Wall Street
Jess Sweeccer
United States
Ralph Guleshi
Christopher F. FitzGerald
Ilnois Tracks
Santa Anita
New York
Old Washington Park
Chicago
Boundless
FitzGerald
Babe Ruth
Dodgers
Vito Tamulis
Milwaukee Brewers To Meet Hustlers Sunday at McCurdy
The Old Milwaukee Brewers of Washington return to McCurdy Field Sunday afternoon for a 2:30 start to chase a second game win streak against the Frederick Hustlers. Frederick likely starts Zeonard Downes, who has had his best season, as the Brewers press for a tight test.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Washington
Frederick
Milwaukes
Zeonard Downes
Sinc Fraley
Downes
St Mary's Batties
Alexandria
White Sox
Federal Bureau Investigation
Dr. Pepper
Washingon
Bridge Strategy on Finesse and Suit Breaks in Contracts
Discussion of when to play for a suit break or use a finesse to fulfill a contract. Highlights that finding an even break is preferred, reserving finesse if this plan fails. Cites Harry Brady of New York adjusting to avoid losing tricks and the pressure to avoid overtricks in duplicate play.
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Harry Brady
New York
South
Brody
Bridge hand analysis from duplicate match dramatizes the play
In a six spade contract North faces a decision on spade finesse. Brody opts to cash diamonds and heart ricks, avoiding a spade peek, securing the contract while noting overtrick risks in duplicate play. East holds a spade, making the risk of a finesse too great.
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North
Brody
East
Martinsburg Sport Scene Reports Pollution Trouble and Rabbit News
Berks County pollution from a packing plant triggers a warrant for the superintendent as witnesses prepare for trial after a vacation. Maryland reports a rabbit surge with a cottontail feast on cabbages. trapping remains illegal until upland season opens Nov 15. Vince DePaula extends his pro boxing wins as rookies surge in the majors. trades bring Vander Meer and McCormick to Reds, plus Chapman's $8,500 contract. Ken Kellmer and Joe Gordon shine for the Indians and Yankees respectively as pennant race heats up.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Tuscarora Creek
Berkeley County
Frederick County
E. Lee LeCompte
Maryland
Dorchester County
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Vander Meer
Frank McCormick
Yankees
Owning a Home and the Indian Unicorn Ram
A quirky snippet extols home ownership as a source of daily tasks bills and duties, promising steady work and purpose. It alongside a note on the Indian unicorn ram claims the animal is a single-named creature with two horns held together by native breeders.
Carpenter To Remain As Ijamsville Pilot
The resignation of C Eldred Carpenter as manager of the Ijamsville club in the Tri County League was refused by a majority of players after C Jim Shull East Patrick Street grocer was named head of the club by a minority at a three hour session Wednesday night. Carpenter submitted his resignation and Shull was offered the position. Players said they would not play unless Carpenter reconsidered. Carpenter declined and said Shull was an ideal choice, and he would continue as manager if given full cooperation from all members. The team has been troubled by internal differences for weeks.
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C. Eldred Carpenter
Ijamsville
C. Jim Shull
East Pattrick Street
Csesson
Carpenter
Shull
Sjamsville
Jarmsville
Hit burst lifts Kelier as Newark falls to Buffalo
Charlie Kelier ended his slump with a double and two singles in five at bats driving in two of Newark’s three runs in a 7-3 loss to Buffalo. Joe Vosmik fueled Boston with four RBIs and a homer in the doubleheader. Season averages show Keller 381, Vosmik .332, McQuillen .281, Hemsley .266, Salters .210.
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Charlie Kelier
Buffalo
Newark
Joe Vosmik
Boston
H Are. Keller
Vosmik
McQuillen Browns
Hemsley Indians
Salters Indians
First Regular Woman Baseball Announcer Joins Radio Network
At Baseball Mike Bland, vivacious Helen Dettwell er holder of the Maryland State and other golf championships an all around athlete is the first regular woman baseball announcer. The Washington miss is taking over broadcasts on a roving assignment and will carry her to most of the 69 stations through which a cereal company provides radio reports of games.
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Bland
Helen Dettweller
Maryland
Washington
Indians, Yankees Headlines and Baseball Scores
New York pulled ahead of Cleveland in the American League as Joe DiMaggio homered twice to lift the Yankees 15-12 over the St. Louis Browns, while Washington overtook Cleveland 4-3 thanks to a ninth inning rally led by Bob Feller’s late-mrawl. Other games: Athletics beat the White Sox 5-2. Red Sox defeated Tigers 7-4 then lost 9-5. Pirates’ 13-game win streak ended as Dodgers won 10-5. Reds topped the Giants 6-1. Bees beat Cardinals 10-5.
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New York
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Jolning Joe
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland Indians
Washington
St Louis
Cole
van Atta
Newsom
Walkup
Sullivan
Chandler
Sundra
Beggs
Murphy
Dickey
Cleveland
Washington Senators
Bob Feller
RHKEC
Feller
Hemsley
Kelley
R. Ferrell
Tigers
Red Sox
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Joe Vosmik
Kennedy
York
Dickman
McKain
Desautels
Ahece
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Giants
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Tamulis
Frankhouse
Presswell
Shea
Bauers
Brown
Bowman
Todd
Frederick Tailors Nab Win Over Walkersville in Series Tie
The Frederick Tailors beat Walkersville 10 to 7 at Walkersville High School to split the City Speedball playoff series. Moxley pitched for Frederick while Roger Zimmerman started for Glade Valleyries. Walkersville previously upset the Tailors 11 to 7 at Baker Park. a deciding game may follow later in the season.
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Frederick Tailors
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
Moxley
Roger Zimmerman
Glade
Tailors
Baker Park
National League Yesterday's Baseball Results
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 5 while Cincinnati beat New York Boston 16 to 5 with rain postponements. Yesterday also featured New York 15 Saint Louis 12 Washington 4 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2 Boston 7 Detroit 4 in 10 innings. Today's games include Chicago at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Washington plus St Louis at New York and Detroit at Boston. Plants that perch on treetops have been discovered in British Potana. They are air plants of the pineapple family.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St Louis
W. L. Pet
Boston Brooklyn
L. Pet
Cleveland Act
Washington Detroit
Ruth hints at Brooklyn manager role beyond reach
New York July 13 Babe Ruth, signed as Brooklyn coach, remains distant from a big league managing job. Owner Larry MacPhail bets on Grimes for 1939 and buys top minor league talent while Ruth eyes influence, heightening crowd interest but trimming his prospects as a future Dodger manager. Ruth's return boosts attendance and a light tour of exhibition games follows.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Larry MacPhail
Homer King
Burleigh James
Dodger
Grimes
MacPhail
P. T. Barnum
Seard
Syracuse
Elmira
Brooklyn Orchard
Brooklyns
Bee
Terrors Defeat Mullinix Park In Siutlinix Park Speedball
The Terrors beat Mullinix Park 12 to 8 in a Wednesday afternoon speedball game. The tennis pairs Tony Wagner and A G Bourne Jr beat Hackshaw and D Grey 6 4, 6 4, with Wagner also defeating Nathan Sewell 6 2, 6 3 after Sewell previously routed B Lee 6 0, 6 0. In 1936, 70000 tons of South African fruit reached London harbour.
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Mullinix Park
Terrors
Multlinix Park
Siutlinix
Usengs
Mullinic Park
Vince Keys
Ernest Armstead
John Devis
Maurice Tughras
Charles Delaughier
Garfield Hoy
John Smith
Ames Brown
Merril Proctor
Raymond Forman
L. Nickens
Apples” Lee
FP. Saunders
Billy Forman
Lyles Moore
D. Grey
P. Robies
Tony Wagner
Dr. A. G. Bourne, Jr
Hackshaw
Wagner
Nathan Sewell
Sewell
B. Lee
London
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Tony
John Henry
Tony Galento
John Henry Lewis
Landis
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Annie Quakleys
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Louis Schmeling
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Havana Boat Club
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Charlotte News
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Bridge League
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Val
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Baltimore
Larry
Killer) Marino
DePaula
Legion
N. A. Safeburrow
Ijamsville Pilot
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Tribe
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Geo. Caster
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Rensa
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Brucker
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New York Nile
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Mancuso
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RHE
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Geo. S. Rodock
Fifth &T
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Mac Phail
Jess Haines
England
Whistle Bottling CO
Baltimore St. Hagerstown, Md
Hagerstown
Fredericktown
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Johnson Sea Horse
Johnson
L. E. Baker Garage
W. Patrick
Arrow
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