Yankees and Giants Favored To Win Major Flags
The coming sports week centers on a potential War Admiral versus Seabiscuit match at Belmont Park after a long baseball training season ends. The Yankees open the American League season at Boston, while Philadelphia meets Washington in Washington. Contention surrounds DiMaggio’s wage demand and a shortstop injury as Holdout Ruppert presses for a salary increase. Schmeling seeks a Hamburg victory as Dudlas challenges him.
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Indians in AL race with Cubs on a hot Derby trail
Sports writers differ on the Cleveland Indians destiny in the American League pennant chase while Sun Egret gathers Derby momentum. Detroit and New York loom, with pitching depth seen as decisive. Bob Feller and partners anchor Cleveland’s strong rotation as Hemsley endures a sore hand. Bittner Funeral Home bows to city bowling champs in Class B league.
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Hawks Lead Leafs In Title Series
CHICAGO April 11 The Chicago Blackhawks won 2 to 7 to take a one game lead in the Stanley Cup final series over the Toronto Maple Leafs. A victory on Tuesday night could clinch the cup for Chicago.
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Boys tryouts and sports notes from Cascade Park
Boys under 16 wishing to try out for organized baseball should report at Cascade Park on Monday and Thursday at 6:20 PM and Saturday afternoon at 1:36 PM. They must bring gloves. other equipment supplied. Contacts are Loren Portman or Bob Adams.
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City-Wide Pin Tournament Opens April 20
Elyria Bowling Association announces the city-wide bowling tournament will start April 20 at the Elyria Recreation alleys. The event uses handicap scoring with teams receiving 7 percent of the difference between their season average and 1000 pins, plus doubles and singles contests. Entries close April 13 and may be made at the Recreation alleys.
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Recreation Colts Clinch Tie For C Pin Crown
The Elyria Recreation Colts clinched at least a tie for the City Class Bowling League title by winning two of three from the Great Giant at Elyria Recreation alleys. The Lodi Tavern could still tie by winning all six games in their remaining two matches while the Colts must lose all three in their final match. Clets Heidrich led the Colts with 177 and 214.
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Elyria Bowlers Defeat Medina In Close Match
A picked Elyria bowling squad beat Medina by three pins yesterday. Wise of Elyria led with a 610 series while Crotos and Beard of Medina tied for second with 565 each on the local lanes.
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City Class B Pin Loop Closes Season Tonight
The City Class B Bowling League wraps up its season at Elyria Recreation with two shifts of matches. Early shift features Romeo Pump against Tattersall Dairy and others. late shift includes Welsh Funeral Home versus Electro Sanays and Wykrent’s Cafe against Vic Silver’s Jewelers. Turner Funeral Home has clinched the title and also won the first half crown.
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Jefferson Diamonds Practice Session Call List
The following players are asked to report at 5 20 p m today at the Jefferson diamond for a practice session EL Kucharek Bob Armitage Bill Armitage Jack Heritage K Branseil Hi Smith B Sadowski G Petrisko B Clark F Yungman J Krupelak B Beaumont
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Feller's Fast One Baffles Birmingham Indians Triumph
Feller's blazing fast ball dazzles as Cleveland Indians top Birmingham 4 to 2 in a spring exhibition at Tamingham. Feller worked seven innings, fanning nine while allowing seven hits and four walks. Key hits came from Clarey and others as Indians overcome early deficit, Clancy driving in two runs. Feller allowed only one hit in last three frames.
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Standings of American Bowling Congress tournament
CHICAGO April 11 standings show five man teams led by Birk Bros Chicago with 3 234 and Isaac Baker Son Erie Pa 3 087 Doubles top mounts Wheeler Indianapolis 1 935 and Kriese Vanin Buffalo 1 322 Singles top Anderson Moline 746 and Yerse Cleveland 125 All Events led by Don Beatty Jack
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Derby Derby Derby Train Delay Halts Stagehand
Train leaves Sande behind as the Iron Horse of Missouri Pacific pulls away with Sande, seven horses, two dogs, and five stablehands aboard. Stagehand, favorite for the derby, loses a day of training at Louisville as the Derby special makes connections after a delayed departure from California.
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Gas Team Tenth In Inter City Bowling Tourney
The Humpufrey Heaters of the Ohio Fuel Gas local league scored 2 654 yesterday at Alliance to take 10th place in the Inter City bowling tournament. They posted 985 for the fourth highest single game to date while Adan Lepkoski anchored with 27 5 for the second highest single game. City, state and year references appear in scattered form with partial scores and names. The text also notes regional locust visitations in South Africa, but the main focus remains the team’s position and standout game performances.
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Detroit
Stage Amateur Boxing Show At Y On April 28
The Elyria Foremen's Club and the Y M C A sponsor an amateur boxing show at the Y gymnasium on April 28. Carl W. Wagner, Y M C A physical director and matchmaker, reports the card shaping up with fighters from Elyria Lorain Cleveland and Youngstown. Feature bout stars Steve Stetek of Elyria versus Stefek a By-Gloves middleweight and ex Pittsburgh Golden Gloves champion. Stetek recently won the Northeastern Ohio District Yo MLUAL middleweight title earning a Columbus finals berth. If successful, more cards will follow at the Y M C A facility expected to hold about 800 spectators.
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Yankees Beat Atlanta In Exhibition Finale
In Atlanta on April 11 the New York Yankees defeated the Atlanta Urarkers 2 to 1 in the final year game. Manager Joe McCarthy shuffled players as DiMaggio contributed on offense while Bronc later saw Savannah play injuries affecting lineup.
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Browns Beat Cubs Twice In Fort Worth Exhiition
In Fort Worth Texas on April 11 the St Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs opened the fourth of six-game exhibition series. The Browns won the doubleheader and a 3 4 yesterday to push their spring record to 17 victories in 48 starts.
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Pirates Roll to Third Straight Win Over White Sox
Fort Smith Arkansas April 1 The Pirates, aiming for a fourth straight victory, beat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 2. Cy Tranton and Jim Tobin held Sox to one hit each over five and four innings. Tobin homered for Pittsburgh.
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Cardinals Win Eighth Straight in Texas Loop Stop
The St. Louis Cardinals completed their Texas training tour by beating Dallas Texas League Club 4-3. The victory marks an eighth consecutive win after a 4-3 decision over Houston yesterday as spring play continues in Wallas Texas.
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Senators and Bees Open Four-Game Series in Gastont a NC
Washington Senators and Boston Bees started a four game series in Gastonia North Carolina with two games at Griffith Stadium to follow. The Bees crushed Augusta Georgia four to four and Washington defeated Charlotte North Carolina nine to yesterday.
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Tigers Edge Montreal in Camp Exhibition
In Lakeland Florida on April 11 the Detroit Tigers, last major league club to break camp, defeated Montreal 7 to 6 in an exhibition game. The scoreline capped spring drills as the Tigers closed their camp with a win over the International League counterpart.
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Yankees Set as Favorite Pennant Contenders
New York Yankees rated 7-10 to win a third straight American League pennant with Detroit and Cleveland at 3-1 each and the Chicago White Sox at 8-1 in a preview by George Kirksey. Giants 8-8 lead the National League, Cubs 21, Cardinals 3-1, Pirates 6-1. Crosetti’s injury noted as a concern for the Yankees.
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Elyria Girls Beat Lorain In Pin Match By Eight Pins
Elyria Merchants edged United Polish Auxiliary of Lorain by eight pins in a three game bowling match. Lorain’s Morath led with a 544 series while Elyria’s top scorers were Ann Haake 596 Helen Taylor 504 and other strong showings for Elyria.
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McLEMORE SAYS Tigers may finish behind Cavs and Yanks in 1938
Henry McLemore notes high expectations for the Tigers as several stars like Terrell York and Randy York shine in spring training. He cites York’s recent homer and triple, the power at left field, and a bustling baseball scene prompting fans to compare teams with New York and Cleveland. Duke’s upcoming fights and Davis Cup talks also frame a busy 1938 sports world.
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