Yanks and Redlegs Lead Pennant Races on July 4
The 1937 baseball season shows the Yankees leading the American League at the July 4 milestone by three games over the White Sox while the Reds hold a slim half game edge over St Louis in the National League. Milwaukee upset Cincinnati 10-7 as St Louis edged Chicago 4-3 and Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8-2 amid a day of doubleheaders across the league. Cesaron games featured Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, and others in split or strong showings, with Wynn's three-hitter powering Cleveland past Detroit 3-1 and Keegan earning the win for Chicago in a 4-3 decision.
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Americans Survive British Open Cut In St Andrews
Cary Middlecoff and Frank Stranahan led two Americans to survive cuts at the British Open in St Andrews as Middlecoff warned the U S faces trouble in the Ryder Cup matches. Both players sit within reach of the leaders after 36 holes, while Eric Brown paces the field. Matches are set for Lindrick, Yorkshire, on October 4-5.
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U S Net Stars Meet For Crown At Wimbledon Final
In Wimbledon England the All-American women’s singles final pits Althea Gibson and Darlene Hard for the title. Gibson beat 16 year old Christine Truman 6 1 6 1, Hard defeated Dorothy Knade 6 1 6 0 as nerves and double faults loom as deciding factors.
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Golf Star Power Snubs Club as Eligible Players Narrow
The article notes tensions over team eligibility as top names like Ben Hogan and Dutch Harrison fall short of tournament requirements. Sam Snead also trails in points, while a group including General Littler Souchak and Finsterwald miss internships. Only six players, led by Kroll Ford and Demaret, are clearly eligible.
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National League standings and schedule notes
League standings show Cincinnati leading with others like Brooklyn New York and Chicago in pursuit. Recent results include Milwaukee 10 Cincinnati 7 and Philadelphia 2-6, New York 1-2, Pittsburgh 5-2. Minor American Association scores feature Omaha 7-5, Denver 2-2, Lincoln 12-0.
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Legion Team Wins A Pair In Kansas City Series
The Ottawa American Legion 1 baseball team won two games in as many days. They defeated the Benson Cardinals 3-2 under the Forest Park lights and thrashed Humboldt 9-0 on Independence Day. Pitching by Glen Davis, Larry Collings, and Dennis Smith limited opponents to three hits while Ottawa batted for six and benefited from walks and fielders choices.
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Two Games In Recreation League Split Wins
Two baseball games were played in the summer recreation league Wednesday with the Pee Wee Indians defeating the White Sox 15 to 7 and the Midget Tigers beating the Braves 13 to 10. Harry Murphy pitched for the Indians and Gate Dorking for the White Sox, Harry Morton took the mound for the Tigers and Danny Bolton pitched for the Braves. A full schedule will follow with the Yankees facing the Dodgers in Pee Wee, Athletics meeting the Yankees in Midget, and Redlegs vs White Sox in Junior division.
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Davey Moore Meets Martinez Rematch in Washington
Springfield’s Davey Moore visits Capitol Arena to meet Isidro Martinez in a nationally televised 10 round featherweight rematch. Moore seeks rebound from defeat to Martinez two years ago as ringside NBC broadcast highlights. Martinez rated sixth by N B A with 28-2-1. Moore tenth with 24 wins including 12 by knockout.
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Ottawa Country Club to Host Invitation Golf Tournament
The Ottawa Country Club will hold its annual Invitation Golf Tournament on July 2. Pro LeRoy Wilcox says over 100 entries are expected with players from Chamite Leavenworth Emporia and Fort Scott competing against local golfers. Prizes total 500 in golf merchandise across four flights including a 27-hole championship and three 18-hole flights with a nine-hole qualifying round. Top local golfers include Bob Soph Roger Casida Homer Henning Jack Henning Dick Peters and Merle Willhite. The course is in excellent condition and organizers expect a top-tier event.
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Ottawa Girls Play Tonight in Forest Park Diamond
The Ottawa Girls Softball Team meets Happy Hal's tonight at p.m. in Forest Park diamond for a league game. Happy Hal's leads the Northeast Kansas league. Ottawa, coached by Ralph Emerson, seeks revenge after a prior loss with Theo Tucker on the mound and Marge Jones catching. Phillips 66 tries to lure Garnett for a second game to twin bill.
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Lowell Derringer Sets Skyline 100 Yard Butterfly Record
Lowell Derringer of Wyoming holds the Skyline Conference record in the 100 yard butterfly with a time of 1 minute 5.3 seconds, achieving a standout performance for the conference.
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