Ruth as Indian manager candidate shocks Cleveland fans
United Press reports from Cleveland July 19 quote sports writers and fans debating Babe Ruth becoming Indians manager as an alternative to Walter Johnson. Ruth, recovering from a shin injury, denies wanting anyone's job, while editor Stuart Bell argues Ruth could steady the team if Johnson leaves. Indians' midseason slide fuels speculation despite contractual limits on midseason managerial changes.
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Standings and results from the day’s basketball games
Standings show Cleveland tied with New York at 14 while Boston leads with 16. Schedule lists Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at Chicago, Washington at St. Louis and later St Louis at Boston with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
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Cleveland Indians face manager turmoil over Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson, the former mound star now managing Cleveland, sits under heavy scrutiny as the Indians’ pitching falters and hitting reemerges. Fans demand better results after a 7-4 loss to the Yankees, with Johnson’s job security in doubt while Joe Cronin replaces him and leads toward a pennant.
Pretzel Girls Defeat Oberlin in Narrow Softball Win
The Guerin Pretzel girls softball team captured its fifth straight victory by edging Oberlin 6 to 5 on the Jefferson diamond before a crowd of several hundred. Aggie Valerius delivered a pivotal seventh inning single driving in Dee Hastings for the winning run as Doris Swindling and Harriet Scott, with Aggie Bach, provided multi hit support.
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Aggie Valerius
Dee Hastings
Doris Swindling
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Glen Rogers Notice At Plain Dealer Office Tonight
The Glen Rogers Motors note asks all players to meet at the Plain Dealer office tonight at 5 39. The piece references Rogers as piloting the New York Highlanders now the Yankees, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Washington Senators, noting he is now president of one club. It mentions Christy Mathewson and several notable players and managers in baseball history, concluding with Clark Griffith as a successful pitcher-manager.
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Washington Senators
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Miller Huggins
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Wild Bill Donovan
Connie Mack
Gabby Street
Wilbert Robinson
Bill Carrigan
Bill Terry
John McGraw
Frank Chance
Hughey Jennings
Cap Anson
Stanley Harris
Joe McCarthy
Donie Bush
Kid Gleason
Charley Comisky
Charley Grimm
Fred Clarke
Fielder Jones
Tris Speaker
Clark Griffith
Indians Rally Past Yankees In 15 14 slugfest
Cleveland defeats Boston 15 to 14 in a wild game as the Indians rally in the ninth to erase a 14 12 deficit. The slugging Red Sox feature four former Indians Wes Ferrell Dick Porter Bill Cissell and Eddie Morgan. Ruffing Saltzgaver and Averill homer for Boston while Kamm Baltzga ver Vosmik Conbs ee Myatt and Trosky homer for Cleveland. Deshong start for the Yankees and Gomez finishes the night as reliever with a three run rally in the ninth.
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Skryp Caps Off 8-6 Cleveland Win Over Lorain Foods
In Lorain Centennial action at Central Park Cleveland Fisher Foods beat Lorain Fisher Foods 8 to 6. Mike Skryp stranded early, then a ninth inning rally produced three singles and a triple driving across three runs to seal the win as Marski of Lorain gave way in the late innings. Officials Meibdar Baro Marek Struck out Shrup Umpiresonesky Mandock.
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West Side Hi Speeds Beat Frobotta Coals
The West Side Hi Speeds defeated the Frobotta Coals on Hazel Street, winning 4 to 0. Ernie Thomas pitched for the Hi Speeds in last night’s game.
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Lorain Net Ace Loses To Bell In Tournament
In Huntington New York Frankie Parker an 18 year old tennis prospect from Milwaukee faces a tough second round test today as he meets Kendall Cram of Tulane Parker beat Albert Law of New York yesterday top seed Greg Mangia who defeated William T Tilden meets William Fiebelman New York Wilmer Hines faces Bert Weltens and Berkeley Bell meets FE Ramey in a Crescent Hamilton play slate
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Millers Battle A A All Stars In City Showdown
Minneapolis Millers, leaders of the American Association, meet an all star squad chosen from seven other league clubs at Nicollet Park. The event marks a first in the association with fans voting for the stars. Donie Bush selects Ray Starr for the Millers mound. Branton leads Milwaukee’s pitchers for the All Stars.
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Hi Speeds Wallop Wellington in Eastern Heights League
Hi-Speed Gas team from Eastern Heights League defeated Wellington Walton Ice 14 to 6 at Cascade Park. Stan Machock Walt Maslyk and Hubie Herald each had three hits to lead the offense in last night’s game.
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Cleaners Edge Old Timers 11 to 10 in Nine Inning Win
The United Dry Cleaners defeated the Old Timers 11 to 10 at Harmon diamond after nine innings. Veteran pitcher John Halpin started for the Old Timers and contributed two hits, while infield errors by the Old Timers helped the Cleaners secure the victory.
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Elyria Tennis Team Beats Vermilion 5 4 In Inter City Match
Elyria wins 5 4 at Vermilion on Vermilion home courts to remain unbeaten in the series. Singles details include Saward defeating Wassem and Horan beating White in three sets, with doubles Sharkey Horan prevailing. Next up, a trip to Ashland for a three singles and two doubles showdown.
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J. Sharkey
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California Fruit Store Suffers First Defeat
Jollex's Repair Shop handed the California Fruit Store team its first defeat of the season by an 8 to 7 score in a game staged on the Legion diamond. Stahl pitched for the winners while Basinski and Wyszinski pitched for the losers.
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Three Teams Tie For Dairy League Title
Three teams Scotty's Blacks Roling's Purples and Al's Grays share first place in Elgins Dairies junior softball after four wins and one loss each. A playoff for the first half title will occur soon as Roling's Purples beat Jack's Blues 3 to 1 and Al's Grays beat Smith's Oranges 12 to 9 while Scotty's Blacks defeated Doc's Reds 15 to 2. Supervisor Chuck Collins praised the first half's enthusiasm and foresees a strong second half once playoff results are settled.
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Nixon Barbers Defeat Rothgery Motors 3 to 1
GRAFTON O July 19 North Young pitched a four hit game to lead the Nixon Barbers to a 3 1 win over Rothgery Motors. Walker held Elyrians to six hits for the Motors. Kauffman starred at the plate with two hits including a triple. Hank Walker homered for Grafton.
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Zanesville strengthens lead in mid Atlantic league
Zanesville widened its edge in the Middle Atlantic League by defeating Johnstown in Wheeling on July 19. Becsley beat Springfield to move into a tie with Dayton for third, while the Ducks fell to Charleston 6 to 3. Wheeling topped Huntington 9 to 7 in its second win of the second half.
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Yankees vs Indians exhibition ends in late rally
The New York Yankees lose ground in the standings after a 15-14 exhibition against the Indians in which El Senor Gomez struggled and Earl Averill belted a long rolling ball that tied the game. Detroit extended its lead to two and a half games behind the Yankees with a 4-2 win over Karl Whitehill. Marvin Owen drove in three Tiger runs. Boston won 9-3 over Chicago as St Louis swept Philadelphia 6-2. Jimmy Foxx homered late to spark Boston, Mel Ott hit a 20th homer for the Giants, Cincinnati snapped Philadelphia’s streak 9-8, and St Louis beat Detroit 5-3 with Joe Medwick contributing a homer.
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Spring Valley and Oberlin Tie In Division Match
Spring Valley and Oberlin battled to an 11 all tie in a Western Division inter club match on the Ashland course. Wooster routed Orchard Beach 18 to 6, and Berea beat Columbia Hills 14 to 10. Nelson Church Lawrence Walcin and Rudy Statf led Spring Valley with three points each. Hayden Royers added four for Oberlin. Elyria Country Club Norwalk match postponed.
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Hardwares Defeat Jewelers 4 To 1 In League Match
Eastern Heights League action saw the Hardwares beat the Hasernet Jewelers 4 to 1 at Roosevelt diamond. Entries closed for Elyria City doubles tourney with July 23 draw at Stadium course.
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Murbach Coals Plan Practice on Franklin Diamond
The Murbach Coals will practice tonight on the Franklin diamond. Reporters requested include Smetzer, Gerber and Szabo. Hardware s meet Cleaners Stadium League will meet the United Dry Cleaners tonight.
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Weights League Games Tonight
The Hi-Speed Gas team opposes Parrish Meats on the Harmon diamond while Merchants face Haury and Bauer Grocers on the McKinley diamond in Eastern Heights League action tonight.
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West Side League Contests Tonight On Two Non Stop Streets
The Dobrowski Meaty tackle Jolley s Repair Shop on Jefferson No 1 and the Nixon Barbers meet Sears Roebucks on No 2 in West Side League games tonight.
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Coals Face State Farm In Farm Diamond Showdown
The Frobottia Coals clash with the Grafton State Farm team on the Farm diamond at 6 06 tonight. The matchup pits two local squads in a twilight game likely to draw solid crowds and determine early standings.
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