Indians Slink Toward Collapse Amid Internal Dissension
Amid reports of infighting and volatile temperaments within the Cleveland Indians, the club struggles to play top baseball on its Eastern trip, standing at five victories and eight defeats as dissension rumors swirl from New York to Cleveland.
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Harmon to guard life and defend all American ranking
Il-American Harmon and roommate Jack Meyer plan a summer at Gary Indiana guarding beaches and working out to defend his All-American standing in the fall. Harmon will vacation with Meyer here part of the summer and resume football duties after.
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Dempsey to Fight Luttrell Then Curry Bout Planned
The article notes promoters staged a Dempsey Luttrell bout in Atlanta on July as a publicity gimmick. Luttrell had clashed with Dempsey previously and then Dempsey was slated to meet Bill Curry in Detroit on July 15 in a six round bout. The piece questions promoter motives and the loyalty of referees and fans.
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Detroit
Bill Curry
Senior Twi Li Baseball Games Postponed By Wet Grounds
Both Senior Twi Li Baseball games were postponed today due to wet fields. The Home Coats versus Thompson oris and the Polish National Al nee vels will be made up later. This is the second straight cancellation this season by Baseball Commissioner Bannick. Weather permitting two games may be played tomorrow evening featuring Elyria Merchants against American Legion and Polish N A versus Elyria Hardwares Cascade.
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Weather Wet Grounds Postpone Six Games This Week
Managers learn both Class B games were called off due to wet grounds. Six games postponed this week include three Industrial league games on Monday and one Class A game on Tuesday. Elyria Recreation urges managers to contact the office at once to reschedule.
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Vic Silver Jewelers Meet Read Jewelers At American Lace
Vic Silver Jewelers and Read Jewelers clash tonight in a 5 45 PM game at the American Lace diamond. Players from both sides are warned to prepare accordingly.
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Noble Kizer Dies at 40 Purdue Coach and Notre Dame figure
Noble Kizer, 40, Purdue athletic director and head football coach since 1930, died at St Elizabeth's hospital after a kidney ailment and high blood pressure. A Notre Dame alumnus and famed Four Horsemen lineman in 1924, he served in World War I and leaves wife Phyllis Temp lin and two children Richard ard Noble Jr.
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State to drop staggered rabbit and bird hunting plan
The Ohio State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission announced a tentative move to abandon the 1939 experimented staggered hunting season for rabbits partridges and pheasants for 1940. If dropped rabbit season would run Nov 15 to Jan 1 1941 and pheasant partridge Nov 15 to Nov 39 with Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays after opening date allowed for hunting. Farmers voiced opposition to the staggered plan while officials discuss Muskingum conservation district recreation potential and Lake Erie trapping regulations with new district boundaries and dates for mink muskrat and other game.
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Old Timers Loop In Action Tonight
The Old Timers softball league resumes at the Fairgrounds with two games. At 7 p.m. East Side faces First M. E. Church for the league lead, after both teams tied atop the standings last week. At 8 p.m. West Side veterans meet the Post Office in the second game.
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Pirates Sign J Addis Copple From Washington College
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the signing of right handed pitcher J Addis Copple who recently graduated from Washington College in Chestertown Maryland amid stiff competition from other major league teams.
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Sunset Tournament Postponed by High Water at Elyria Club
High water at Elyria Country Club forced postponement of the Sunset Tournament this afternoon. Club officials said the event will be rescheduled for a later date, possibly next week.
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Medwick and Davis Traded to Brooklyn in Big Deal
Brooklyn acquired outfielder Joe Medwick and pitcher Curt Davis from St. Louis for three Brooklyn minor leaguers Carl Doyle Sam Nahem Bert Haas plus outfielder Ernie Kay and cash reports say 290000. The move shores up Brooklyn’s lineup and pitching as Durocher’s club leads the league by 0.017 percent. Medwick brings a .304 batting average to the Dodgers and had pressed to play in Brooklyn while Davis was a 22 game winner last season but struggled this year. Cards fans react with dissatisfaction alongside limited help from Roy Haas and Nahem in the minors.
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Industrial Lead At Stake Tonight
Industrial League action unfolds on three fronts at 6:15 pm. A F. L. 21055 faces Tisims Spring in a top clash for league leadership. Har shaw Chemicals hosts M. E. S. A at Jefferson, each aiming to move from a 1–1 mark. Elvira Foundry meets A F. L. 19343 at Roosevelt in pursuit of its first league win.
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Standings in Rio State League Reported
Fragmented standings show teams such as Laxt Nizkts Re nux and Mansfeld with Fremont and Tiffin also noted amid unclear results. The text provides partial club placements without complete scores or dates.
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Bittner Funeral Home to Meet LaGrange White Eagles Tonight
The Bittner Funeral Home and LaGrange White Eagles clash on Hamilton diamond at 6 15 tonight. The game expectations center on a competitive matchup with local interest high across the community.
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Dodgers trade Medwick and Davis for four players and cash
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher said he was elated over the deal sending outfielder Joe Medwick and pitcher Curt Davis to the Dodgers in exchange for four players and cash reportedly around 250000.
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Godoy's Manager Demands Referee Change for Bout
New York report says Al Weill requests the boxing commission not appoint Arthur Donovan as referee for the Godoy vs Louis title bout next week. Weill cites Donovan's printed opposition to Godoy and asks Chilean Consul Anibal Jara to intervene. Donovan has refereed all Louis NY fights including the Feb 9 rematch.
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Clowns Defeat Wakeman Caps 8-2 In Night Game
Ethiopian Clowns gusted to an 8-2 win over Wakeman Caps scoring 16 hits. Don Wasem allowed four runs in three innings before Cherney Bement shut them down for three innings. Clowns’ HEr gers forged the victory with key hits from Gerioguhi and Sardo as Wakeman fell to 2-? in the league.
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State semi pro baseball tourney opens June 22 in High Point
The first of 36 state championship semi pro tournaments starts Saturday June 22 in High Point, North Carolina. Other state events run in July and lead to the sixth annual national finals in Wichita, Kansas, August 16 to 28.
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Gloomy Indians Return To Home Grounds Today
Cleveland struggles ease after East Coast trip as the Indians fall to 5-8 in the last 13 with Bob Feller and Al Milner beaten. Boston’s Jim Tabor hits homer with a man on as the Red Sox win 9-5. Al Smith faces Schoolboy Rowe in the matchup.
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McKinley Recreation Softball Seeks Lorain County Games
The McKinley Recreation softball team invites Class B or C teams in Lorain County to schedule games. Interested managers should call 38-711 or write to George Nicholas at 218 Princeton Avenue, Elyria.
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A.L. Pennants Are Won In West Watch Yankees And Sox
East leads faded as American League pennants shift toward the western swing. The Red Sox and Yankees begin a western tour with key matchups shaping the race, while Cleveland and Detroit loom as later challengers. Keller powers the Yankees with a homer and triple in a 7-5 win over Detroit.
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I O O F Softball Practice Tonight at Western Diamond
The I O O F team holds an important practice tonight at 6 o clock on the Western Automatic diamond. Manager Jim Rey will lead the session and outline strategies for upcoming games.
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Columbus Team Boasts Stars Sunday Softball Showdown
LYRIA fans will see stars as the Bittner Funeral Home ten meets Ferguson State Auditors of Columbus at the Fairgrounds. The Auditors, national contenders, will again field a strong lineup led by ace Ralph Solt who hurled three no hitters in Chicago last year. Solt is supported by Ohio State alumni and other skilled players as the Auditors challenge the Bittners who were defeated 1–0 in last season’s state playoffs. A preliminary between Jacob Meats and Crystal Clears of Lorain opens the evening at 7:30 pm.
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