Greenberg Hit Three Homers in Twin-Bill for Tigers
Hank Greenberg slugged three homers as the Detroit Tigers swept a doubleheader from the St. Louis Browns, lifting his season total to 41 and tying Babe Ruth’s single season mark discussions. The day also featured ongoing pennant chases with the Yankees, Indians, Red Sox, and Dodgers winning to tighten standings.
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Indians face pennant push amid lineup shakeup
Cleveland's manager Cy Slapnicka warns the Indians must win the pennant or risk falling further behind as new faces loom for next season. The piece notes slumping form, possible trades, Hank Greenberg's power surge, and local sports happenings including softball and junior leagues.
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Cleveland Indians
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Budge Defeats Parker in Casino Net Joust
Don Budge advanced toward a Newport Casino Trophy title with a 6-3 6-1 6-3 win over Frank Parker of Beverly Hills. Sidney B Wood Jr upset Joe Hunt in five sets to reach the final with Budge, who also made the doubles final with Gene Mako.
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Joe Hunt
Los Angeles
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Wayne Sabin
Elwood Cooke
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Oberlin Cartage Softball Faces Grafton State Farm Tomorrow
The Franklin Mik Cartage softball team of Oberlin will meet the Graf ton State Farm team in a double header tomorrow on the Grafton diamond. Standings show Wy Nara led by Chase with Sew Yor and Phuliadelphar close behind, while Washingtond and Cherbu nies are mid table. Results from yesterday place Detroit ST and an 8-7 score for Franklin Mik Cartage in a tight divisional race.
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Weisbrod Faces Sharkey In Semi Final Clash
Weisbrod and George Sharkey, doubles partners, meet in the semifinal of the lower bracket tomorrow at 2 pm. Weisbrod, seeded No. 2, beat Bob Altfeld 6-1 7-5, while Sharkey, No. 4 seed, eliminated his brother Bob 6-3 6-3. Upper bracket play slowed by Pete Naughton's infected tooth as he prepares for quarterfinals with Vic Maiden. Jim Sharkey defends in the circle. Girls results include Claire McGuire, Lillian Dowdell, Nola Smith, and others, with Emma Goodman advancing on a default. Chuck O Malley defeats Dan Ostrov in boys junior action 6-3 6-1.
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Jim Sharkey
Dark Horse
Walt Michael
Bill Lersch
Claire McGuire
Lillian Dowdell
Nola Smith
Bee Fell
Jean Bramwell
Ettabell Underhill
Luis Sharkey
Joyce MccGuire
Tattersall Dairy C T Teams Win In Intermediate Loop
In the City Intermediate League last night Tattersall Dairy and C T teams triumphed. C T crushed Western Heights A C 7 to 1 at McKinley Field while Tattersalls won 9 to 7 at Roosevelt. Thompson Sports earned a 9 to 0 forfeit when IT S failed to appear at Jefferson Abbie Line on the mound for C T.
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Eon Mitchell
Church Of Christ Ten Beats Methodists Play At South Amherst
The Bittners travel to South Amherst tomorrow for a game with the South Amherst Firemen as the athletic feature of Bechstein's picnic program. Bittner players meet at Hamilton at 12:45. Carlisle A.C. and Elyria Hardwares schedule a softball double header tomorrow at Carlisle diamond, first game at 2 PM.
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Indians Fight To Hold Second Place In Standings
Cleveland struggles to maintain the chase for second as they drop 7 to 2 to Chicago, widening the gap to the Yankees. Thornton Lee stifled Cleveland with eight wins this season, Hal Trosky hit his 18th homer, and Earl Whitehill allowed the bulk of the damage as the White Sox took the opener of the series.
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Reds Open Series With Cardinals in St Louis Duel
The Cincinnati Reds arrived in St Louis for a crucial five game series with the Cardinals that could decide NL standings. Lee Grissom and Ray Davis start for Cincinnati against Lon Warneke and Clyde Shoun for St Louis as Cincinnati aims to surge into second place, two games behind the Giants.
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Peaches) Davis
Blind Golfing Title At Stake In Duluth Match
In Duluth Minnesota Aug 20 1 a the world blind golf champion title is at stake as Dr W K Oxenham England 43 and Clinton F Russell Duluth 42 meet in an eighteen hole match at Ridgeview course Both rely on similar technique with caddy aid and cautious head position and ball tracking to score in the tens.
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Hardware Juniors Triumph in Junior League Standings Clash
The Elyria Hardware Juniors beat Volunteer Foods 9 to 4 on the Superior diamond, marking their tenth straight win and reaching 30 victories in 87 starts this season. Pitcher Jerry Finnegan limited Volunteer Foods to four hits. In the other game, Better Truck Lines won by forfeit from Bell Realty.
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Sunoco Gas Team to Meet Carlisle Nine on Sunday
The Sunoco Gas team faces Carlisle Indians Sunday on the Carlisle School diamond. Slauter or Smith will start for Carlisle with Harri son catching. Maiden and Mason will pitch for Sunoco. all Sunoco players to meet at Ely Stadium at 2 p.m. Fe gee pe and movements listed as regular participants.
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Fleetwing Gas ten of East Liverpool in state tournament
East Liverpool's Fleetwing Gas ten, champion of District No. 8, prepares for the Ohio State Amateur Softball Championship at Harmon Field starting Friday. Led by pitcher Goodballet, who threw a no run game in the county tourney and defeated Scott Cigars of Salem 3-1 in the finals, the 23-4 season squad is among the title favorites alongside Canton Eagles East Akron Eagles and Beecher Ross of Mansfield.
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Red Hot Batting Duel For AL Lead Between Travis and Foxx
New York Aug 20 Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators and Jimmy Foxx of the Boston Red Sox battled for the American League batting lead as latest averages show Travis at .349 and Foxx at .347 after Thursday games. Earl Averill and Rip Radcliff tied for third at .342. In the National League Ernie Lombardi increased to .355 while Frank McCormick trailed at .336. Red Ruffing led AL pitchers with 16 wins. Cy Blanton topped NL with two losses. Other leaders included Ott hits 147 and DiMaggio runs 94.
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Elyria Girls Meet Mansfield Ten Sunday Softball Clash
The Elyria Girls aim for their 30th win as they face Mansfield's Remy's Blue Sunoco Aces on Sunday afternoon at 2 on the Jefferson diamond. In Oberlin action, Bone Radios beat Franklin Milk Cartage 7 to 3 with Steinbacher and B Esker pairing for the win.
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Bittners Meet Lorain Dreamland In State Tourney Showdown
Elyria Bittners and Lorain Dreamland Theatres clash at Harmon Field for a chance to represent district No 2 in the Ohio State Amateur Softball Association finals August 26 to 28. Morticians and Dreamlands vie after both won district openers. other district champs named include Canton Eagles East Liverpool Fleet Wings East Akron Eagles and Mansfield Beecher Ross. A preliminary game pits Elyria Girls against Goodall Company Las sies at 7 30 P.M.
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Colored House Of David Play At Wakeman Tonight
In Wakeman Ohio fans may see the Colored House Of David nine face the Red Caps under floodlights. The Davids boast over 100 wins this season and are known for comedy and strong pitching. Either Don Wasem or Art Thomas will start, with Manager Harry Steele choosing from five pitchers. Water Department softball edged Troxels 5 to 1 on Hamilton diamond.
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Local Fairways Eloquence at Elyria Club Contests
PHREE women tied for first in the approaching and putting contest at Elyria Country Club with nine strokes each shared by Mrs. Roy Zeilman Mrs. H. C. Barbour and Mrs. I. J. Lorenz. Edna Reichard won Class A driving with 200 yards while Vic Breitenstein claimed Class B at 197 yards. Dell Savage beat W. J. Lorenz 5 and 4 in Class C. Elyria stores listing Worth Fauver 75 Dick Schafer Oberlin 77 Wallace Bower 77 W. B. Timms 82 Don Hamilton 86.
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Business Men And Spencer Meet On Cascade Diamond
A better than fair baseball game is in store for fans at Cascade Park tomorrow afternoon. Elyria Business Men meet Spencer Merchants at 3 30. Manager Loren Portman will start Johnny Maiden, a left hander, with Gene Graber behind the plate. Spencer’s battery was not announced. The visiting club claims several pretty fair players and expects a tough contest against the Elyrians.
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Snuffy) Graber
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Cleaners Journey to Massillon for Double Header
Standard Cleaners will travel to Massillon tomorrow for a double header against J and H Grills. First game starts at 1 30 P M. Players should meet at the store by 10 A M.
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Team Seeks Games for Boys 14 and Under
North Hines Garage team seeks games with teams of boys 14 and under. Interested managers contact Jack Perkins at 630 Lodi Street.
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