National League Pennant Contenders: Cardinals Giants Cubs Dodgers
The National League title race centers on four first division clubs:St Louis Cardinals New York Giants Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Dodgers. Key questions include Hafeys holdout Carleton and Deans form with Cardinals Giants additions Koenerke Gibson Mooney and Mooney close rivals Cubs pitching group Hornsby lineup issues Dodgers base and Vance form shaping 1952 prospects.
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Hack Wilson
Babe Herman
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Mildey
Max Carey
Yel Bissonette
Dazzy Vance
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Pepper Martin Poised For Big 1922 Season With Cardinals
Baseball scouts analyse Pepper Martin’s spring camp form. They predict him to be a strong National League contributor for St Louis, with solid bat and base running, while tempering expectations of era-defining records. Martin proves a durable “natural” in a challenging camp.
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Pepper) Martin
Martin
St. Louis County
Missouri
St. Lows
Cardinals
Sauerkraut Center
Philadelphia Athletics
Marty
Pepper
Walter Johnson
Training Camp News Dodgers Face Norfolk in a Game
United Press report from Norfolk describes Dodgers players released to farm clubs and a 10 to 4 Dodgers win over Martford. The recap covers other MLB action including Reds Indians in Indianapolis and White Sox revenge bid in Louisville with Cissell hitting three singles and a triple.
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Norfolk
Max Carey
Dodgers
John Krider
Dennis Southern
Max Rosenfeld
Traftford
Martford
Louisville
Chicago White Sox
Louisville Colonels
Cissell
Chicago
Yanks, Red Birds To Play Today
Columbus Ohio April 7 The opening of the baseball season brings a home game for the Columbus Red Birds of the American Association and the New York Yankees. About five thousand fans are expected to see the home team plus Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in action. Columbus won 4 to 2 over the Cincinnati Reds in an exhibition, marking the Birds fifth win of the training season. Bill Lee and Bob Klinger pitched well with solid support from Evar Swanson Dewitt Lebourveen Hap Bohi Pat Crawford Jam Nick Callop.
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American Association
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Columbus Club
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinat
Reds
Birds
Bill Lee
Bob Klinger
Columbus
Evar Swanson
Dewitt Lebourveeu
Hap Bohi
Pat Crawford
Nick Callop
Opening Day At Cherry Ridge Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd of golfers enjoyed yesterday's mild weather at Cherry Ridge Public Golf Course. Manager Rey Miller praised course condition as excellent. Howard Stanford showcased mid season form to win with a score of Bo.
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Cherry Ridge Public Golf Course
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Howard Stanford
High Tracksters Set For Meet At Berea Tomorrow
Elyria High track team opens outdoor schedule with a tri meet at Berea against Garfield Heights and Berea. Events include 106 and 150 hurdles, 220 dash, 410, 80, mile, relays, and field events. Coaches Vaughn and staff name lineup with runners Boyson Lyons Carlson Hallauer Kaminski Triplett Glover Noyotm Kovacs and others.
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Chuck Hlpi
Elyria Fich
Crimson Tracksters
Garfield Heights
Berea
Startuug
Vanchu
Vaughn Thay
Boyson
Sid Lyons
Carlson
Hallauer
Kaminst1
St Agnes Quintets Are Cage Winners
The St Agnes girls basketball team won a decisive game on their home floor, defeating West Tuners 8-7 in a key prelim matchup. The curtain raiser featured strong White team effort after training, with St Agnes gaining revenge for an earlier loss in a close lower contest. Patrick Kaales announced the death of his father as Frank Guidino, a former major league player, passed away on Wednesday.
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All Stars
St Agnes
Bardins
Stgnes
cPi
Patrick
Kaales
Frank ¢Liduins
Plaver
Gil Hoolev
Ntees
Boston Red Sox
Trotters Step Toward 1931 Championship Mark
Lexington dispatch details the Uiad Circuit chase for the 1931 trotting title as Protector and Ver Volo vie for top honors. The piece recalls Protector’s storied career, his Kentucky roots, and his era defining feats, alongside Filly Haomer and co star Miss Bertha Dillon lineages.
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David Ff
Central Press
Lexington
Apia
Uiad
Volo
Protector
Peter Vaid
Kentucky
Charlotte Hemover
Peter Volo
Thor
Ty Aed
Cerests
Osdeon Edward
Walnut
Yorks
Sharlare Haomer
Tatovc
Hanover
Tom Terys
Sey
Wanaser Bertha
Bertha Dillon
Parade Today S Sports Feature on Clyde Beatty Circus
Livied Press staff correspondent in New York details Clyde Beatty and his lions Nero and Kohomo act. Beatty recalls a 700 pound lion attack, Nero saving his life, and the daily danger of taming big cats. The piece captures Beatty’s humor and fear as he talks while surrounded by roaring cats.
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B.alsry McLemore
York Agial 7
Itine
Rineling Bros. Circus
Clyde Beatts
Dors Ghandi
Learard
Pery
Judana
Beatty
Nevo
Nero
Kohomo
Twenty Seek Berths on St. Agnes Jr Team
Twenty candidates answered first call for baseball at St. Agnes School. The team will play a practice game Friday afternoon and softball practices begin Friday. Coach Mac McDermott expects to place three fast teams on the field this season.
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St. Agnes Jr
St. Agnes School
Mac McDermott
Dodgers Pick Herman For NL Batting Crown Race
Old teammates the Brooklyn Dodgers rate Babe Herman now with the Cincinnati Reds as a leading candidate for the National League batting title. They note his big park at Cincinnati may convert many possible homers into hits and help his pursuit.
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Herman
Brooklyn Dodgers
Babe Herman
Cincinnati Red
Reds
Jonz
From the Elliptic Ring to Elyria Mascots
Local sports column questions Sergeant Mollerman’s hospital bout and questions a fake rib tale while praising Elyria’s mascot Lome Joe Brown. It notes Louie Klein’s baseball passions, his roles with the Beaton Squirrels, and Earl Averilla as a top player. The piece also mentions Johnny O’Neil joining the Tedо Mud Hems as coach.
Myers Addresses Thomas Gridders at Annual Banquet
The Thomas Furnitures team held its annual banquet at Domini's Cuisine with Dr. Chas Guth as toastmaster. Don Myers Glade B Thomas and Capt Fred Ross spoke on athletics and the lifelong value of teamwork and friendships, noting highlights from Myers' college career. Members present included J Rass Nester Feron Gient Tobieash Toth Varady Polebes Malik Storrer Fritz Paonessa Carr EB Toss and Dobrowsk.
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Domini
Chas. Guth
Don Myers
Glade B
Thomas
Fred Ross Myers
J Rass
Nester
Feron
Gient
Tobieash
Toth
Varady
Polebes
Malik
Storrer
Fritz
Paonessa
Carr
Toss
Dobrowsk
Probe Death of Wonder Horse
In San Francisco on April 4, authorities opened a WPA financed inquiry into the death of Phar Lap the Australian Wonder Horse. Half-owner James J. Davis consented to a full investigation amid rumors of poisoning. Federal investigators probe poison in food and UC experts test the horse’s intestines while Davis says natural causes likely, aiding the inquiry.
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San Francisco
WPA
Phar Lap
James J. Davis
University of California
Davis
Roofers Hold Annual Banquet
The Nabakowski Roofers of Lorain County semi pro basketball champs held their annual banquet at St Pauls Lutheran church in Amherst on April 7. About 40 people attended with a chicken dinner served by the Ladies Aid Society. August Nabakowski acted as toastmaster and spoke for each player. Conrad Zilch and Reverend Abram offered remarks on sportsmanship. William Gulid received a medal for the recent foul shooting contest and Mrs Nabakowski was given a decorative basket while Mr Nabakowski was presented a ring by the team.
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Amherst
William Gulid
Nabakowski
YMCA Soccer League Planning Meeting
A meeting to discuss organizing a YMCA soccer league will be held Monday at the Y. Avenue details were announced today by the YMCA officials.
Burns Wins Hidden Leg Lock Bout in Coliseum Mat Headliner
Cyclone Jack Burns defeats Frank French of Iowa in three falls using a famed leg lock after splitting the first. Kohler downs Bruno Dombroski in two of three falls. Other bouts end in a draw or disputed finishes as multiple fighters clash in a chaotic Coliseum card.
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Ernie Bradben
Kansas City
Oscar Kohler
Pittsbu
Bruno Dombroski
the Lovestar
Wild Bill Jacobson
Alex Toso
Harry Jolson
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Moose Face
Cveloze
French Kuelly
French
Navy
Brony Dombroski
Bruno
Kohler
Harry Johnson
Shammon
Johnson
Canfield Oils Set For Tonight Showdown In Detroit Coliseum
Five thousand fans pack the Detroit coliseum for the 1932 American Bowling Congress event featuring Canfield Owls of Cleveland in action. Detroit’s Chenue Trombler Recreation highlights last night’s play, with Canfield Oils moving toward fourth place as others rack up scores. Hartman and Ehrle of Detroit post top all events totals, while Hartwau trails with a 1266 all events tally.
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Canfield Owls
Cleveland
Chenue Trombler Recreation
Canfield Oils
Eimie Hartman
Arlcs
H Ehrle
Hartwau
Barons Triumph Over Indians 12 to 7 in Birmingham
Cleveland’s minor league roster suffered a derailment as Birmingham Barons toppled the Indians 12 to 7. Rookie pitchers Grayhead and Pearson struggled, while Bart Averill homered for the Barons, adding a late rally after the Birmingham dispatch. The loss sent the Indians to Chattanooga for a twogame Lookouts series.
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Cleveland Indians
Chattanooga Club
Birmingham Barons
Chattanooga
Tenn
Apri
Cleveland
Birmingham
G. Grayhead
Pearson
Bart Averill
Ilo Alto
Open Golf Qualifier Sites Announced by USGA
Chicago April 7 The United States Golf Association announces sectional qualifying rounds for the 26th National Open. Ohio golfers will seek spots at Fresh Meadows Country Club. June 23 includes 36 holes of medal play at Brookside Country Club Barberton Ohio and Hyde Park Golf and Country Club Cincinnati. Entries close May 17 and district quotas will be set after closing.
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Chicago
Robert M. Cutting
United States Golf Association
Chamlip- Winship
Ohio
Fresh Meadows Country Club
Trishing
N.Y
Brookside Country Club
Barberton
Iyde Park Golf and Country Club
Cincinnati
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Godfrey May Wrestle Next Week At Lorain
George Godfrey a leading contender turned road boxer may appear at Moose Coliseum in Lorain on next week's card promoted by Steel City A C He will meet Cyclone Burns if Burns agrees to take the match setting up a fight likely to draw interest in local bout listings
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George Godfrey
Moose Coliseum
Steel City A. C
Godfrey
Cyclone Burns
Schmeling to appear in Dayton exhibition April 18
World heavyweight champion Max Schmeling of Germany will headline an exhibition at Memorial Hall Dayton on April 18. The card features Paul Pirrone of Cleveland vs Jack McVey of New York in a 10 round bout.
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UPI
Max Schmieling
Germany
Memorial Hall
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Jack McVey
New York
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