Washington set for upset pennant in swinging Harris era
Washington manager Stanley Harris, the former 28 year old pennant winner, is projected to lead the Senators to the American League title in 1937. The piece predicts a Yankee collapse, Tigers’ power, and Cleveland’s challenge, with White Sox and others jockeying for spots and lineup strengths highlighted.
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Bucky) Harris
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Allen Impresses On Hill Indians Defeat Giants
Johnny Allen revived his form for the Cleveland Indians in an exhibition against the New York Giants in Columbia South Carolina. He held the Giants to six hits in five innings as Cleveland won seven to a rain shortened game. Hal Trosky led the offense with three hits and John Kroner was purchased from Boston to bolster the infield in a utility role.
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Henrich Waiting for Offers After Free Agent Ruling
Massillon, April 16. Tom Henrich, a young outfielder, was at home awaiting offers after Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis declared him a free agent. Landis had moved Henrich from Milwaukee, a sale that had originated with New Orleans.
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Pick Cardinals And Yankees For Flags By Joe Le Buanc
Opening day thoughts place New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals as favorites in their leagues. In the American League the Yankees rely on Gehrig DiMaggio and Dickey to overpower rivals. Detroit may upset if pitching improves. In the National League Dizzy Dean Warneke and Paul Dean excite hopes for a Cards title while New York copes with field issues and Cubs questions.
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Collyer's Baseball Picks Forecast Major League Matchups
Collyer predicts the New York Yankees will face the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series next October. He lists selections for both leagues with team order and division placements including Yankees over Detroit and Cardinals over Pittsburgh among others.
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Moonton Emerges as Derby Dark Horse in 1937 Hopefuls
Col E B Bradley eyes a fifth Kentucky Derby for Idle Hour Farm while Brooklyn and Billionaire show top form in early trials. Moonton, from Chatterton out of Half Moon and trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, gains attention as a leading dark horse with near sensational workouts. Fairy Hill, Merrymaker, Pompoon, Sir Damion and others also attract backing ahead of the May race.
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Half Moon
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Fairy Hill
Wee Willie” Shea
Merrymaker
April boxing card features bets across cities and rounds
April fights showcase Larry Gre, George Dixon, Bobby Leyvas and Roscoe Toles among 15 matchups in Chicago Hollywood Detroit and San Francisco. Promoters set 6 to 19 round bouts with bets on who will win by knockout decision or edge in points.
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Bobby
Roscoe Toles
Harry Thomas
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Tosi
Thomas
Jimmy Adamick
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Marty Simmons
Gulo Puglise
San Francisco
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Dae Clark
Chester Palastis
Clark
George Black
Ralph Chong
Black
Lou Ambers
Phil Baker
New Haven
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Baker
Tommy Howell
Frank Sagilio
Howell
Sagilia
Young Corbett
Dale Spark
Lovelle
Andre Lenglet
Hanily
Steel Shell Room Tops Gas Room In Bowling Match
The Steel Shell Room defeated the Gas Room in a Fox Furnace Company Bowling League bout on Temple runways. Chuck Smith led the winners with 630 pins, posting games of 224 204 and 202.
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Sarron Beats Britisher in Non Title Featherweight Fight
Petey Sarron of Birmingham Alabama scored a ten round decision over Harry Miller of London in a non title featherweight bout that preceded the Baer Farr heavyweight bout last night.
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Max Baer
Tommy Farr
Elyria Tennis Club Elects New Board Members
The Elyria Tennis Club reconstituted its board at the first meeting of the year at the Y M C A. Curtis Travers replaced Louis J. Ferri while R J Altfeld, David S. Horan, Frank Brogan and James T Sharkey were re elected. Sharkey was named captain and Ferri appointed Social Committee chair. Horan to head Inter City Match Committee. A social dinner for members and prospective members is planned for April 20. The club opens the year with a treasury surplus.
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David S. Horan
Frank Brogan
James T. Sharkey
Louis Ferri
James Sharkey
Dave Horan
Sharkey
League Film Heads Up Baseball Shown in Oberlin
In Oberlin Ohio on Monday the American League film Heads Up Baseball will be shown at 7 15 p m in the Art Building. Coach Guy C Thrower announces Lew Fonseca and Roger Peckinpaugh will present and discuss the film with questions afterward. Attendance includes 72 players from the varsity and freshman baseball squads and any interested students.
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Frederick J Holter Jr Named New Hiram Football Coach
Frederick J Holter Jr former Amherst assistant is named head football coach at Hiram College succeeding Carleton J Mefort. He will also teach physical education and assist in basketball and track. Holter, a West Tech High School standout, earned All Cleveland honors and captained Oberlin 1928 while later directing physical education at Muskingum and joining Amherst staff in 1930.
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Vestal Shoes Narrow Lead After Elating Eldotread
Vestal Shoes defeated Eldotread Supply to move within three and a half games of the St. John's Lutheran Bowling League lead. Bob Block led Vestal with 606 total pins including a 212 high game while Frank Grugel of Eldotread had a 214 high.
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Braddock Moves Training Quarters Ahead of Louis Bout
Heavyweight champion James J. Braddock will relocate his training camp from Stone Lake Wisconsin to a location nearer Chicago this week as he plans to fight Joe Louis on June 22. Illinois Boxing Commission Chairman Joe Tunner suggested the move during a conference with Braddock and his managers in Minneapolis.
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Crimson Flyers Open Track Season at Sandusky Meet
BUS Highs Crimson Flyers travel to Sandusky for an opening track and field meet at Strobel Field Stadium. Coaches Vaughn and Whittaker mix optimism with caution as Elyria’s squad faces strong events in sprints jumps and throws led by Mang Gant and Pfaff.
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Cherry Ridge Opens With Fine Course In Readiness
Elyria prepares to open Cherry Ridge public golf course on Saturday and Sunday with the course in prime condition. Bob Randall, former Spring Valley pro, now manages the course and will award prizes for blind scores and for low gross.
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Slapnicka Elevated To Vice-President
Cleveland Indians named C C Slapnicka vice-president at the annual stockholders meeting. Alva Bradley was re-elected president. Slapnicka, previously president’s assistant and a former scout, succeeds Billy Evans in active management. Continued sports on page 27.
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