Detroit Bowlers Lead With 3118 Score In ABC Tourney
Detroit teams set pace in the American Bowling Congress standings after Krakow Furniture posted 3118 total, 73 pins ahead of the field as 25 days of competition remain. Nick's Fender and Body of Akron joined the top ranks with strong 3-game splits, while Barbasols Mineral iies and Potter's Shoes loom as future threats.
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Mineraliies
Chicago
Harry Steers
ABC
Potter's Shoes
Cincinnati
Eddie Vateland
Hugh Stewart
Comeback tale highlights baseball star Gelbert’s Reds return
Charley Gelbert, former St Louis Cardinal, returns to form with the Gas House Gang era Reds after an injury and winter trade. The article also notes boxing figures, golf etiquette, and local sports scenes including Elyria links and bowling teams, plus Eleanor Jarrett turning professional in Boston.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Kid Chocolate
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Cherry Ridge
Bob Randall
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Boston
Annette Beterman
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Jarrett
Vestal Shoes Hold Lead in Lutheran Bowling Standings
In a St. John’s Lutheran Bowling League match at St. John’s school alleys, Vestal Shoes lost two of three to Elyria Lumber but remain first in the second half race. Oscar Koehn of the Lumber posted 464 for high three games and 206 for high single.
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St. John’s Lutheran
St. John’s
Vestal Shoes
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Bowling Ass'n To Meet Tonight
The Elyria City Bowling Association will meet at the Knights of Columbus club at 7 30 p m. Officers for next season will be elected and plans for the city tournament discussed. Prize money for the City Class A League season will be distributed. Present officers are Thomas Ball president and Jack Renninger secretary.
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Jack Renninger
Bittners Schedule Practice Session at Hamilton Diamond
Weather permitting the Bittner Funeral Home softball team will hold a 1 PM practice tomorrow afternoon on the Hamilton diamond. The Great Lakes Exposition opens May 29 in Cleveland. Chicago racing enthusiast Bourle and others prep for the 500 mile Indianapolis Classic on May 31 with Louis Meyer, Wild Bill Cummings, and Chet Miller noted as past winners.
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Hamilton
Cleveland
Mike Borle
Chicago
Bourle
Louis Meyer
Wild Bill Cummings
Chet Miller
Ambers Signs For Non Title Bout With Baker
Lightweight champion Lou Ambers was booked for a 10 round non title bout with Phil Baker in New Haven Conn on April 19. The match serves as a tune up before defending his title against Tony Canzoneri at Madison Square Garden on May 7. Ambers' manager Al Weill also announced Jimmy Leto of Hartford Conn is set for a 15 round return with Australian welterweight champion Jack Carroll in Sydney on April 19.
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Lou Ambers
Phil Baker
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Sydney
Australia
Leto
Carroll
Elyria Freshmen Take Third in Tri Meet with Avon Avon Lake
Elyria High freshmen finished third in a tri meet at Ely Stadium, scoring 38 points behind Avon 614 and Avon Lake 52.12. They claimed three firsts including the 50 yard dash for 110-pounders, the 80 yard dash, and the 440 yard relay, while multiple athletes placed in individual events.
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Millwrights Take Three From Foundry In League Bowling
In Electro Alloys Bowling League action at K of Calleys last evening the Millwrights won three straight games against the Foundry while the Furnace took two of three from the Cleaning Room.
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K. of Calleys
Ridgeville Knights Bowling Ends split results at K of C
The Ridgeville Hatchery won two of three against the Picker ing Service Station while the Ridgeville Feed Store took two from the Barnes Coal Company in Knights of St. John Bowling League play last evening at the K of C alleys.
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Indians Trim Giants To Take Lead In Series
Cleveland Indians beat the New York Giants 5 3 in Helena Ark as Jeff Heath and Joe Meying starred Heath had two hits and two RBIs while Meying held the Giants hitless in three innings The win gave Cleveland a 6th victory in 11 exhibitions with New York and set up a Decatur Ala rematch with seven games left in the series</s>
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Joe Meying
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Steve O'Neill
Willis Hudlin
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Lyn Lary
Roy Hughes
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Hal Trosky
Ohio Nine Blanks Dayton Leads Buckeye League
Ohio University flies to a 12 to 0 first game win over Dayton to grab the Buckeye lead. West Virginia tops Ohio U. 7 to 6 in the second game as Tony Reis earns his third win. Michigan shells Ohio Wesleyan 15 to 2 as they erupt for 13 in the fifth.
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Judge Fines Himself for Overparking in Hattiesburg
Police Judge Lester Clark seated on the bench fined himself one dollar for overparking in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He announced the unusual action during court session and then adjourned.
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Senators Reach 23-Player Limit In Spring Moves
Washington Senators released outfielder Taft Wright to Chattanooga as the roster limit was set at 23. Manager Bucky Harris may keep pitcher Jack Salveson in town for the next leg, while a Senators Lookouts game was postponed due to cold weather.
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Giants Fall to Chicks in Memphis Exhibition
Giants manager Bill Terry brought the New York NL champions to Memphis for a game with the Chicks of the Southern League. The Giants lost to Cleveland 5 to 3 yesterday in the noteable in-state appearance.
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Cubs and Browns meet in spring series deadlock
In San Antonio on April 10 the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns played the third game of their spring series with one win each. Larry French pitched yesterday and held the Browns to five hits as the Cubs won 8 to 1.
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Chisox Beat Pirates In Fort Worth Spring Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox resumed their spring exhibition schedule in Fort Worth Texas. The Sox defeated the Pirates 5 to 3 in the series opener following a 5 to 3 win by Chicago at Longview yesterday.
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Yanks Win 13th Straight Exhibition Victory
New York Yankees beat Tulsa Oilers 8-3 in an 19 hit attack marking the club's 13th consecutive exhibition win. Joe McCarthy managed the rout in Little Rock after a previous Texas League triumph.
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Bees Take 13-9 Victory in Sloppy Game
The Boston Bees finish their two game series with the Columbia Club in Washington D C a 13 to 9 win. The contest featured numerous errors as Bees offense broke through late to secure victory.
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Grimes Denies Dodgers Trade Rumors
Manager Burleigh Grimes denied trade rumors affecting the Brooklyn Dodgers. He called the chatter nothing to it. The Dodgers resume their series in Jacksonville after an 8 4 win over the Sally Leaguers yesterday.
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Elyria Business Men's Baseball Opens Season Practice
The Elyria Business Men's team holds its first practice of the season at Cascade Park tomorrow at 2 PM. Players named to report include Dr McDermott D Gulgin B Pfaff L Drage G Graber F Bolinski B Adams H Sudro S Swindhing J Radebaugh and G Willis. Manager Loren Portman invites any other players to try out as well.
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City of Hattiesburg Versus Lester Clark Case Note
A court record notes the City of Hattiesburg versus Lester Clark with defense counsel acknowledging the defendant’s right to make a statement during proceedings. The fragment references prosecution and the defendant’s potential statement in the case context.
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Grinders Take Win Over Engineers In Bowling Meet
The Grinding Room beat the Engineers in a Fox Furnace Company Bowling League match at Temple last evening. Slusher led the winners with 520 for high three games.
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Draigh
Fox Furnace Company
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Schott In Line To Hurl Opener For Cincy Reds
Gene Schott, from the Cincinnati sandlots, won a near sure shot at the Reds opener against the St Louis Cardinals after pitching nine innings to beat Savannah 11 3 in Savannah Ga Schott became the first Reds pitcher to go the distance this spring. Les Scarsella and Frank McCormick had two hits each with McCormick belting a home run as Cincinnati built a five run fourth inning and added runs later in the game. The Reds prepared to face Binghamton in New York Pennsylvania league action with Wild El Hallahan and Jake Mooty slated to split duties.
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Derby Talk From Colonel Winn Aims For Record Field
United Press State Correspondent reports Colonel Matt Winn envisions the 1937 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with a record field possibly 25 or 26 starters. Winn cites Derby history, mentions horses like Black Beauty Dan Patch and General Sherman, and predicts 90,000 spectators in Louisville on May 8.
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Black Beauty
Dan Patch
General Sherman
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Yankees Popular Choice To Win American Flag
United Press reports suggest the New York Yankees are favored to win the American Flag due to strong hitting and a powerful lineup. The piece notes concerns about pitching depth with Red Ruffing as a key but underscored by Joe Dimaggio's arrival boosting the club's prospects.
Freshmen Dominate A A U Swim Meet In New Haven
College freshmen led by two pairs of Ohio State Buckeyes and a Texas Longhorn swept the National A A U swimming and diving championships as the meet neared its end. Al Patnik Johnny Higgins and Adolph Mieffer each claimed multiple titles while Michigan led the team standings with a 400 yard relay win in world record time. Higgins defended the 220 yard breaststroke and added the 300 yard medley, as Harvard’s Charley Hutter won the 220 yard freestyle and Patnik added diving honors.
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Patnik
New London High Track Opens Season With Big Win
New London High School opened its 1937 track season with a 78 to 54 victory over Mansfield Reserve. The hosts swept 11 firsts in 14 of 15 events, led by Vick in the 100 yard dash and Patchen in the mile, with strong showings from Norris at high jump and Norris in pole vault.
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Braddock Rests Ahead of Louis Title Fight
Heavyweight champion James J. Braddock left for Minneapolis for rest after a week of training for the June 22 Chicago bout with Joe Louis. He stretched out in the gym more than an hour, plans a five mile hike Sunday, and aims to sharpen ring drills after a two year layoff.
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Michigan Sensation Star Faces Pro Move In Diving Meet
The upcoming diving event sees champions favored to win as Michigan leads with 17 points, Lake Shore 14, Harvard 12, and New York A C 11. Yale coach Bob Kiputh predicts the star will become one of the greatest. The defending high dive title will not be defended by Degener and Marshall Wayne due to professional status. Other events include the 500 yard freestyle and the 300 yard medley relay.
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