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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1937

Page

9

Cunard Expects Contending Team for 1937 Campaign

Cunard aims to field a competitive lineup led by Ray Martin Tracy Legg and Joe Kelley as manager. Veteran infielders Renault and Sexton back a strengthened infield with Ke lly at second base and Kuhn at third. Kenney Mann anchors center field with Mann Reid and Ed Sexton in the outfield and a seven man pitching staff including Legg Martin Henson Pittman Jamison and Ballengee.

Ralph Bibb Cunard UMWA Charles Lewis Dancy Joe Kelley Lewis Larese Dan Sexton Larese Andy Baker Harvey Mann James Kesterson Baker Ralph Kuhn Mann Kenney Mann Ed Sexton Ed Reid Albert Tilley Curtis Tredway Swatsman Orville Kelley Tracy

Warmups and quirks of famed athletes and stars

A collage-like piece notes how Glenn Cunningham, Mel Ott, Al Simmons, Freddie Fitzsimmons, Leo Diegel, Vivian McGrath, Sonny Workman, Mack Garner, Jock McAvoy and others each display distinctive warmup styles or habits. It also comments on Brooklyn Dodgers manager Burleigh Grimes and pitcher Van Lingle Mungo, praising or critiquing their approaches and potential 1936 season outcomes.

Glenn Cunningham Kansas Glenn Cunningham Mel Ott al Simmons Vivian McGrath Sonny Workman Sonny Mack Garner Garner Jock McAvoy Brooklyn John Gorman Dodgers Burleigh Grimes van Lingle Mungo Grimes Mungo Cardinals Dizzy Dean Stephen van Lingle

Richards Loses To Bill Tilden In Three Sets

The Associated Press reports William Big Bill Tilden defeated Vincent Richards in three sets 6-0 3-6 6-2 on the Greenbrier Tennis Club courts. Tilden and Chari Satoh triumphed 6-3 in doubles over Richards and Alfred H. Chapin Jr. The Greenbrier Club later offered its resignation to the United States Lawn Tennis Association amid a dispute over exhibition rules.

Associated Press William Big Bill Tilden Vincent Richards Greenbrier Richards Chari Satoh Alfred H. Chapin Satoh Greenbrier Club United States Lawn Tennis Association

Derby Favorite Wins Handicap at Jamaica Racecourse

J H Louchheim's Pompoon opened his pre Kentucky Derby campaign with a six furlong Paumonok Handicap victory at Jamaica with 15,000 fans in attendance. Pompoon carried 116 pounds and beat Marshall Field's Tintagel by a neck, Hal Price Headley's Fraidy Cat third as the field included two former winners and a world record holder.

Associated Press New York J. H. Louchheim Pompoon Jamaica Churchill Pompey Harry Richards Marshall Field Tintagel Hal Price Headley Fraidy Cat

Montanez Knocks Out Raw In Six Rounds At Star Casino

Pedro Montanez 137 1 2 pounds defeats Eddie Raw 144 pounds of Poland in six rounds at Star Casino New York. Montanez, a Puerto Rican contender aiming for a lightweight title shot, stopped Raw 1 minute 15 seconds into the sixth frame after a powerful finish following a recent non-title win over champion Lou Ambers.

Associated Press New York Pedro Montanez Eddie Raw Poland Star Casino Lou Ambers

Population Age Split Mirrors Youth and Elderly Balance

A striking demographic observation notes that the United States has as many people under 26 as those over 25, highlighting a rare balance between youth and older cohorts across the nation.

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