Yankees May Face Trouble in Defending AL Flag
United Press outlines the 1937 American League field, noting the New York Yankees face pitching instability with Ruffing out and Gom ez a question mark while Detroit Boston Cleveland and Washington make gains. It surveys each club including Tigers White Sox Senators Indians Browns and Athletics with key players and potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Mike Makosky
Lefty Gomez
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Chicago
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Connie Mack
Mexico City
Gomez
Gehrig
Lazzeri
Joe DiMaggio
Tigers
Hank Greenberg
Mickey Cochrane
Hale
Bridges
Rowe
All Tigers
Jimmy Dykes
Luke Appling
Vernon Kennedy
Senators
Buddy Myer
Shanty Hogan
Fred Sington
Indians
Frankie Pytlak
Bob Feller
Prtlak
Feller
Lary
Hughes
RED Sox
Johnny Marcum
Browns
Joe Vosmik
Bill Knickerbocker
Oral Hildebrand
Hornsby
Bill Werber
Chubby Dean
Outfield
Singles Champion Rolls Tomorrow In Bowling Congress
Charley Warren of Springfield Illinois defends his 1936 singles title at the American Bowling Congress tourney rolling tomorrow night after winning a 735 series in Indianapolis. Top competitors include Mort Lindsey Andy Varipapa Billy Knox Jim Margie Sid Sherman Braddock and Daeufer Brewers.
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New York
Charley Warren
Springfield
Ill
Indianapolis
Warren
Detroit
Toledo
Elizabeth
N. J
Seattle
Spokane
Tulsa
Houston
Santa Monica
Calif
Rochester
Peoria
Milwaukee
Mort Lindsey
Andy Varipapa
Billy Knox
Philadelphia
Jim Margie
Sid Sherman
Ohio
James J. Braddock
Jack Dempsey
Clarence Behrns
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Ed Leschinsky
Wayne Martin
Dayton
Daeufer Brewers
Allentown
Zuber and Heise To Be Released By Indians
In Biloxi on March 31, Zuber and Heise were set for final season appearances in Cleveland uniforms as manager Steve ONeill trims the pitching staff from 16 to nine. The rookie righty Zuber and lefty Heise are likely headed to Milwaukee Bre wers in the American Association for the next season. Paul Kardow's status for release remains undecided as a rainout cancelled the Indians game with New Orleans.
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Biloxi
Miss
Bill Zuber
Zanesville
Clarence Heise
Cleveland
Steve O'Neill
Zuber
Heise
Milwaukee Brewers
Indians
Paul Kardow
New Orleans
Pittsburgh Bids For Title Bout
New York March 31 Ellwood Rigby Pittsburgh promoter offered $400000 to secure the Jim Braddock Joe Louis title fight Braddock's manager Joe Gould said he would confer with the other parties The promoter also telegraphed a $100000 forfeit would be posted once the match is signed
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New York
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Joe Gould
Gould
Ellwood Rigby
Tilden Registers Win Over Perry in Pittsburgh
Big Bill Tilden, a 41 year old tennis veteran, defeated young Fred Perry 6-2 8-10 6-3 6-3 in Pittsburgh. Tilden controlled much of the match and showed bits of his former form, reversing Perry's earlier exhibition wins in New York and Chicago.
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Pittsburgh
Bill Tilden
Fred Perry
Tilden
Perry
New York
Chicago
Indoor bowling spectacle tops American sport history
The American Bowling Congress in New York hosts the richest largest and longest running of its 37 tournaments since 1901. Elyria notes modest local entries Chicago is a serious challenger and Cleveland may win the bid, while a new ten-lane recreation center in Elyria promises a bright future for the sport.
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American Bowling Congress
New York
imAivin Anale Ontorad Thiereer
States
Canada
Hile Elyria
George Bohn
Cleveland
Forest City
Chicago
Ohio City
Congress
Lincoln
Elyrians
Chinatown
Radio City
Empire State Building
Jack Deimpsey
Mickey Walker
Second Street
Steel Shell Room Wins Pin Match
The Steel Shell Room defeated the Floor Foundry two games to one in Fox Furnace Company Bowling League action at Temple Ollers. Steel Shell won the first and third games by three pins. Floor Foundry won the second by two. Schultz led Steel Shell with 534 series and Mocsny had the top single at 210.
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Steel Shell Room
Floor Foundry
Fox Furnace Company
Temple Ollers
Foundry
Schultz
Steel Shell
Shite Mocsny
Standings for Five-Wan Event at Syracuse and Detroit
The standings list participants from Syracuse, Detroit, Milwaukee, and New York with scores ranging from 3043 to 1957. Notable names include Eckhardt, Becker Brewing Co, Lins Weiners, and Alex Carey, with other competitors from Belleville, Lyons, Middletown, and Syracuse.
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A. C
Syracuse
N.Y
Eckhardt and Becker Brewing Co
Detroit
Lins Weiners
Milwaukee
Wis
M. DeBridget
J. Smith
New York
Sreeves
J. Russell
C. Must
Lyons
W. Metzger
A. Carey
Belleville
Mich
E. Garbatino
Middletown
Alex Carey
J. Rennsmith
N. Y
Sam Snead Tops Augusta National Open Hype
Leading golfers praise Sam Snead as the Augusta National Open nears its end of practice rounds in Augusta Georgia. Gene Sarazen Bob Jones Horton Smith and others watch while Snead earns the highest acclaim for length accuracy and potential. Snead downplays hype saying he prefers simple play without crowds.
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U. P
Agusta
Sam Snead
West
Bob Jones
Sarazen
Sam
Snead
Bob
Gene
Connecticut
Harry Cooper
Picard
Smitty
Harry
Greensboro
Shoes Win Three Add To Lutheran Pin League Lead
The Vestal Shoes extended their lead in the St. Johns Lutheran Bowling League by winning three straight games against Held Transfers in a loop match last night at the school alleys. Bob Block rolled 585 for the series and a 210 single game, with Hank Koepp also posting a 210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestal Shoes
St. Johns Lutheran
Alless
Eldotread Supply
Bob Block
Block
Hank Koepp
Connie Mack Treated for Leg Infection in San Antonio
Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Athletics was hospitalized in San Antonio for a leg infection from a ball struck during a practice. Physicians said his condition is not serious. The team will travel back to Philadelphia after an exhibition series with the Browns and the Minneapolis Millers in Sequin, Texas.
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San Antonio
Tex
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Philadelphia
Browns
Minneapolis Millers
Sequin
Lovell Rallies To Beat French Champion Lenglet
In Los Angeles on March 31 Alberto Lovell the South American contender rallied from knockdowns to defeat Andre Lenglet the French heavyweight champion in a 10 round bout Lovell twice hit the canvas in round three before delivering a comeback that carried him to six rounds won with two even despite Lenglet’s edge earlier.
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Los Angeles
Alberto Lovell
Andre Lenglet
Lovell
Nine old men blamed for floods and dust bowl causes
The article asserts that nine old men are responsible for floods and the dust bowl effects, presenting a provocative claim about the root cause of the disaster.
Lloyds of London Abolishes War Risk Policies in Britain
The renowned insurance firm Lloyds of London ends all war risk coverage within Britain, replacing policy scope with new limitations reflecting postwar risk reassessment.
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Lloyds of London
Britain
Grapefruit League Bets Stir Murky Baseball Talk
A Florida gambling observer laments unpredictable Grapefruit League lineups and recalls a Daytona Beach game where a managerial shake up cost a bettor $1,500 as Ira Smith replaced Jim Winford and Detroit Tigers rallied against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Daytona Beach
Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Jim Winfred
Frisch
Cards
Winford
Ira Smith
Shabbon
Miinols
White
Walker
Final in High School Cage Tourney
Rossford led by Alex Miko defeats Ashland 30 19 in semifinal to reach Elyria intramural final. Ben Pfaff's Salem tops Dover 26 23 in overtime to secure second spot and set up afternoon title game at Elyria gym.
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Gordon Holton
Alex Miko
Rossford
Ben Pfaff
Salem
Elyria High
Elyria Gym
Mike
Bud Geitsey
Ashland
Pratt
Wilbur Cowen
Dover
Miko
Georgey
Frank Youngman
Yost
Murowski
Geigey
Youngman
Don Brubaker
Hugh Sudro
Wilbur
Coven
Pfaff
Fred Stilsenbauer
Benny Pfaff
Bob Apai
All girls urged to attend table tennis sponsor event
All girls entered in the table tennis tournament sponsored by the local Y W C A are asked to meet there tomorrow evening at 7 30. Any others interested may attend.
South Principals and Coaches Win Benefit Cage Card
Lorain County school leaders staged a charity basketball night at Grafton High School. South Principals beat North 24 to 21 led by Kenneth Lower with 18 points, while South Coaches triumphed 44 to 24 paced by Pete Block with 17 points. Proceeds support the Lorain County PTA Council, plus a ball auction by Superintendent Gibbons. About 600 spectators attended.
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Nia South
Lorain County
Grafton
South
Kenneth Lower
Graftton Township
Waldo Blake
Avon
Pete Block
Paulvbades
Jonn Sakola
Clayton Maus
Avon Lake
Roy B. Clymer
Harry Frankfather
C. A. Gibbens
A. T. Smith
Clymer
Frankfather
P. T. A. Council
Maus
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Johnson
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Dressen Chooses Reds Opening Day Lineup
Cincinnati Reds manager Charley Dressen set the opening lineup for the April 20 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Les Scarsella at first, Kampouris and Gelbert at second, Billy Myers at short, Timmy Outlaw at third, outfielders Kiki Cuyler, Kral Goodman, Phil Weintraub, with Lombard and Davis catching and Campbell backing up. Pitching depth features Derringer, Hollingsworth, Schott and Hallahan, while rookies Vander Meer and Grissom may start if press. Eddie Miller is sent to Syracuse on 24 hour recall.
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Tampa. Fla
Charley Dressen
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dressen
Reds
Les Scarsella
Alex Kampouris
Charles Gelbert
Billy Myers
Timmy Outlaw
Kiki Cuyler
Kral Goodman
Phil Weintraub
Ble Ernife Lombard
Vircil Davis
Gilly Campbell
Drersens
Paul Derringer
al Hollingsworth
Gene Schott
Bill Hallahan
City Girls Tournament Opens Eligibility Rules
The note invites all city girls to enter the tournament while excluding high school students from participation. It emphasizes attendance for those entering and clarifies the eligibility scope for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ested
Opening Drill Attracts 137 Buck Gridders
Ohio State coach Francis Schmidt ran spring drills with 137 players on the roster including 100 invited candidates. The session featured backfield running and line drills as Schmidt aims to select about 60 players for fall practice starting Sept. 10. Surprise additions were backs Jim Miller and Fred Springer, both with prior Ohio State ties.
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Columbus
Francis A. Schmidt
Ohio State
Schmidt
Jo Weor Webbie
Bucks
Ally
Hnemen
Ernie Godfrey
Red” Blair
Cookie” Cunningham
Buck
Jim Miller
Shelby
Fred Springer
Lisbon
Miller
Springer
Fifteen Pacers Eligible For Columbus Geers Stake
Fifteen three year old pacers remain eligible for the $4,000 Geers stake at the Grand Circuit meeting in Columbus August 30 to September 3. Early choices include Dusty Hanover Maud Handover Lanburn Emmamite Billy Direct Broncho and Mack Abbey. Geers stakes honor Pop Geers, first run a year ago. Grand circuit event coincides with the Ohio State Fair with purses exceeding $25,000.
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Columbus
Geers
Dusty Hanover
John Kelley
Shoe Farms
Hanover
Maud Handover
John Kelles
Bangor
Lanburn
Goshen
N. Y
J. I. Lyle
Plainfield
N. J
Billy Direct
Nathan Smith
Lowell
Mass
Broncho
George Johnson
Eureka
Kans
Mack Abbey
R. J. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Pop
Inter-City tournament opens with 82 teams in Cleveland
Eighty-two basketball teams begin eliminations Saturday in the eighth annual Inter-City tournament in Cleveland O Finals are scheduled for Sunday night City event features a large field as teams compete for the title and honors.
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Cleveland
Benham, 91, Oldest Colorado Driver Keeps Safe Record
Pueblo report notes Frank Benham, aged 91, who has driven 100000 miles without an accident. He is the oldest licensed driver in Colorado and came to the state in an ox drawn prairie schooner.
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Pueblo
Col
Frank Benham
Benham
Colorado
Miners to Gain Sunlit Work Tans Under Nazi Plan
German miners may soon be offered seaside like sun exposure at work via artificial sunlight lamps funded by employers. The Nazi Party health department proposed equipping every mine with these lamps to provide regular ray treatment for workers.
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Berlin
Nazi Party
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