Gehrig Opens Homer Chase To Break Ruth Record
Lou Gehrig blasts his first homer as he starts a bid to surpass Babe Ruth’s mark. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-0 as Gehrig broke through after a two-hit performance by Wesley Ferrer, with Jimmy Foxx, Goose Goslin, and Max Bishop among noted contenders in the early season. The Tigers fell 7-6 to the White Sox as Goslin drove in four. the Senators won 4-2 behind a three-run first inning. In the NL, the Reds took a 7-1 victory over the Pirates.
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Charlie Ruffing
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Pirates
Cards Base Running May Start Firework
Indianapolis and Columbus opened the baseball season with wins and delays on a cold day. St Paul beat Minnesota 10 to 5 for its second straight victory, Louisville defeated Toledo 6 to 4 in 11 innings, and Indianapolis edged Toledo 9 to 7 after a late rally. Milwaukee-Kansas City game rained out.
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Perrin
Sandra
Louisville
Toledo
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Wallen
Tisins
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Columbus
Columbia Club Pin Team Triumphs In League Match
The Columbia Club defeated the Young People's Society team two to one in a St. John’s Lutheran Bowling League match last night at the school alleys on Third Street. Marty Huebner rolled 528 for the high three games, while Walt Zander posted 191 for his single game.
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Wambsy to Speak at St Johns Banquet
William Wambsganss former Indians second baseman and the only player to pull an unassisted triple play in a World Series will be principal speaker at St John s Lutheran Bowling League banquet. The event will take place May 1 at St John s school auditorium with prize awards posted.
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Sears Roebuck team sets practice on Jefferson Avenue
Sears Roebuck team of the Cr League will hold a practice at Jefferson Avenue No. 1, Alarsait on 8 oclock. Players George Valeents and Turk Wil COREAS AVE. DEPOT ST. James are asked to take notice.
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Baers To Appear In St. Louis April 26 Boxing Card
The Baer brothers Maxie Adel and Buddy Baer have been signed for an appearance in St Louis on April 26. Promoter Tom Packs said Maxie will meet Babe Hunt in a four round bout, as part of the show featuring the world welterweight champion.
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Okia
Bid For Franchise Interest Strikes Cleveland Chicago
April 18 signals renewed bids for a St Louis based franchise in the Twoerkey League with interest from Cleveland and Chicago. Action expected as the league holds its annual meeting to approve new team entries. Welsh Funeral and local schedules appear in scattered notices amid ongoing league chatter.
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Racing duo Snowberger Bergere eye 200 mile Indy race
Snowberger the husky Philadelphian and Cliff Bergere the Hollywood stunt man lead in a newcomer 200 mile event at Indianapolis. They aim to finish strong on Decoration Day with $100 000 prize. Both have run 500 miles in their last five starts and finished in the money last year. Bergere and Snowberger race May 30 at Indianapolis. mounts not yet decided.
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Standings and Tonight's Baseball Schedule
Standings show Cleveland at St Louis and Chicago at Derrin with multiple games listed for today. Teams include Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Washington, and Cincinnati with a wide array of matchups and venues across major cities.
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Baseball odds and college stars point to pro fields
Three Marshall College players Elmo Patrick Carroll Coleman and John Zontini draw major and minor league scouts attention as pro careers loom after graduation. Former Buckeye Belcher sent to St Louis by last season’s title team.
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Ohio Colleges Hopeful As Schedules Open
Dayton Nine defeating Miami University 8 to 1 highlighted a weekend set as Ohio Colleges move to resume schedules amid improving weather. Ohio University planned a Marietta game Thursday and host Virginia University at Athens Friday and Saturday.
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Waldorf Lagera Softball Practice Tonight at McKinies Diamond
The Waldorf Lagera softball team holds a practice session tonight on the McKinies diamond at o'clock. Players asked to report include Joe Ziatkowski Bernie Ziatkoweks Stan Ozminski MeGerhardincer Jim Henke Carl Nodsley Johnny Pals Fred Smith Jor Smith Floyd Rumph Tom Smith and Dave Robertson.
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Stan Ozminski
MeGerhardincer
Jim Henke
Carl Nodsley
Johnny Pals
Fred Smith
Jor Smith
Floyd Rumph
Tom Smith
Dave Robertson
Tae Hughes Provision Softball Practices Tonight
The Tae Hughes Provision softball team will practice this evening on the American Legion diamond at six o clock. All players are asked to take notice and attend.
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Buckeyes to Meet USC in June Track Showdown
Ohio State athletic board approves a June 15 track meet with the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Coach Larry Snyder plans to take 22 men, leaving Columbus June 9 for Chicago, then west by chartered rail cars. Jesse Owens leads the Buckeyes against USC’s top dual team in a premier midwest vs west clash.
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Larry Snyder
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Hildebrand To Hurl For Indians Today
St Louis April 18 The Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Browns were rained out yesterday and hope to play today despite more rain threats. Tal Hildebrand was to start for Cleveland with either George Blachester or Bob Weiland opposing him.
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Tal Hildebrand
Cleveland
George Blachester
Bob Weiland
Indians ace Mel Harder to miss days with ankle sprain
St. Louis April 18 Ay Mel Harder Cleveland Indians right hander who opened the American League season Tuesday with a 14 inning win over the Browns will be out a few days. He suffered a slight ankle sprain in the last inning and X rays showed no fracture.
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All-Star Boxing Card at Rialto Church Benefit
Johnny Kolopos promotes a four bout six hour boxing program at Rialto Theatre on Second street for a Hungarian Reformed church benefit. Teddy Kara and Al McKenzie lead a six fight five round card with six additional Cleveland boxers including Gussie Smallwood Frankie Kara Fleet Tatro Nick Kleptic and Frank Petro. Tickets available in advance at Kolopas gas station West River and Third street.
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al McKenzie
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Baer Sees $125000 End For Title Fight
New York April 18 Gin Max Baer and his manager foresee a take of about $125000 for defending the title against James J Braddock on June 13 If the fight nets $206000 their end will be $85000 or 42 1 2 per cent Andy Hoffman Baers manager has bought radio rights outright for a flat $20000 They aim for movie rights now
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Yesterday's Hero Bing Miller Drives Red Sox Rally
Bing Miller, Red Sox pinch hitter, delivered a decisive single in the 19th inning to score two runs and power a dramatic rally that defeated the Yankees.
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Yankees
Team Wants Game From Hushes Provision Softball
The Hushes Provision softball team seeks a practice game for tonight. Interested managers should contact Al Neisz at 67 West Broad Street.
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Crimson Flyers win tri meet with 111 points at Ely Stadium
Elyria High closed its home season in a tri meet at Ely Stadium as the Crimson Flyers placed at least two men in every event, took thirteen firsts and tied for another to total 111 points, easily beating Oberlin and Avon Lake. Joe Scott led with a high jump record, dual victories in hurdles and shot put, while Johnny Lugas and others posted strong showings in sprints and relays.
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Reds Rally To Even Up Series With Pirates
Reds erase a 4 2 deficit in the seventh and rally past the Pirates 7 to 4 in Pittsburgh. Paul Derringer allowed 13 hits early but closed strong, as Hank Erickson hit a homer for Cincinnati and Guy Bush and Bill Swift shut down Pittsburgh late. Final game of the series slated for this afternoon with Hollingsworth for the Reds and Weaver for the Pirates.
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Bill Swift
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Hank” Erickson
Derringer
al Hollingsworth
Big Jim Weaver
Pirates
Steel and Tubes softball practice tonight at 5 30
The Steel and Tubes softball team will practice this evening on the Tubes diamond at 5 30. All players are asked to take note of the time and location for the session.
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