Major Loop Ball Clubs In Intersectional Play Today On Eight Fronts
United Press reports opening intersectional warfare in major leagues with AL east and NL west matching up and NL east facing AL west over the next ten days. Pirates and Cardinals pace NL while Reds stumble. Detroit leads AL amid four wins over White Sox and Yankees sit second after beating the Red Sox.
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Decker Tops Relays With 12 Feet 7 1/2 Inch Vault
Elyria track ace Chuck Decker continues to improve and may threaten the state scholastic pole vault record. He tied Mansfield’s Johnny Linta for first at over 12 feet at Mansfield Relays and then vaulted 12 feet 7 1/2 inches at Salem Relays, signaling state finals potential.
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George von Elm
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Oliver Hardy
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Joe Klimosewski
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Lorain County
Baldwin-Wallace College
Lloyd Gullickson
Elyria
Worthington Ball Company
Springfield
Gullickson
Reggie Myles
Bill Barbour
Johnny Malutic
Youngstown
Myles
Bob Randall
Cherry Ridge
Bobby Jones
Augusta
Jones
Elyria Dairies Top Hazel Street Tigers 7-5 Thriller
Elyria Dairies defeated Hazel Street Tigers 7-5 at Hazel Street Diamond. Edward Kucharek and Ted Filimon formed the winning battery, while Elmer Tomasko pitched for the Dairies and Joe Sabo caught for Hazel Street. Kucharek struck out ten batters and Tomasko fanned seven.
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Sargent Leads Qualifier For P G A Tourney
Sargent of Toledo Inverness topped a 23 player field at Springfield Country Club with a 70 70 for a 140 total to lead the qualifier for the P G A Championship at Pittsburgh. Billy Burke finished second at 142 followed by Al Espinosa 145 and Steve Zapne 147 for the top four. Barbour Malutic and Gulrickson tied for fifth at 148 with a one hole playoff to fill the three spots. Barbour Malutic Gulrickson won by scoring four on the playoff hole Mines tallied five.
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Steve Zapne
Bill Barbour
Reggie Myles
John Maintic
Youngstown
Liord Gullickson
Elyria
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Mines
Reaping Reward in Derby Trial Leads Field at Churchill Downs
In Louisville on May 4 CE Mrs Ethel D Mars Reaping Reward the second choice to War Admiral in Derby betting makes his 1937 debut in the Derby trial final for the 50000 added stakes at Churchill Downs. He will run eight furlongs with Military and eleven other eligibles including Bernard F No Sir Albubble Josh Gerald Gosum Main Man Lakeview Del lor Fairy Hill and Galsun.
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Hagan Named Pitt Athletic Director
James Hagan, former graduate manager of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh, was named director of athletics succeeding W. Don Harrison. Harrison resigns effective July 1 after a feud with coach Dr. Jock Sutherland. Hagan played halfback on Sutherland’s Pitt teams in 1925 1926 and 1927.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results include Cleveland at St Louis rained out while Detroit 12 Chicago 9. New York Philadelphia 14 tied Brooklyn. Milwaukee 7 Louisville 8. Newark 53 Buffalo 9 Jersey City 4 Montreal Syracuse 3 Rochester 10 Baltimore 1. Today games: Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis. Toronto at Newark Buffalo at Jersey City Montreal at Syracuse.
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Simmons Tops the Shock Price in Baseball Trade
Al Simmons, long star of Connie Mack era, was sold from Detroit to Washington for 10000 dollars, a bargain price amid his .345 lifetime AL batting, amid doubt from old clubs and renewed confidence from Harris Griffith and Cochrane as he vows a top season with Washington.
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Opening Mat Card Promises Big Rialto Crowd
Dan Morris brings his wrestling troupe to Rialto Theatre on Second Street for the first in a series of grappling programs. Headliners Buck Weaver and Martinio Angelo clash in a two fall, two hour main event with Weaver popular here and Angelo less favored. Buck Estes and Cecil McGill meet in a one hour semi final with two falls needed. A ten minute local talent bout opens at 7:59 p.m.
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Detroit's Hero Hank Greenberg Stars in White Sox rout
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Oberlin Star to Defend Sprint Titles at Ohio Meet
Oberlin College standout Bob Eshelman aims to defend his double sprint titles at the 1937 Ohio Conference meet on May 23 at Oberlin. A Cleveland Heights graduate, he began track in college and shifted from baseball to running, winning both the 160 and 220 yard dashes as a sophomore last year.
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Oberlin College
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Cleveland Heights High School
Elyria and Lorain Track Clash Amid Pole Vault Showdown
Elyria ace Chuck Decker aims for 15 feet as Elyria meets Lorain at Lorain Recreation Field. Decker, nursing a sprained toe from Saturday Salem Night Relays, showed improved outlook after the injury. The meet, postponed by bad weather from April 21, features a rivalry between the Crimson Flyers and the Lions.
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General Team Leads Pin Tournament Start
General Industries Of Tive tops opening round of the Cis-Wide Bowling Tournament at Knights of Columbus alleys with a 111 score aided by a 138 pin handicap. Western Automatic Finishers follow, aided by a 444 handicap, while Electro Alloys Class B and Class A teams post 2940 and 2792 respectively as four teams compete.
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Indians Senators Open Series As Test For Cleveland
Cleveland faces Washington in a three game set to start a home stand that could shape the Indians pursuit of the pennant. Mel Harder to start the series opener after a five hit effort against Chicago. A rainout affected the St Louis game for the second day in a row.
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Sears Roebuck Team Opens Season with 10 5 Win
The Sears Roebuck team defeated the Junior Elks 10 to 5 at Hamilton Diamond. Ted Jalowree and Bob Mahl powered the victory as the battery.
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Local Basketball Scan Shows Varied Scores Across Cities
Fragmented box score style notes list teams Peoria and Bloomington with 7 and 6 point lines. Entries mention Deertur and Moomington with uneven results including Moline and Terre Haute.
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Detroit Krakow Furniture leads with 3118 in bowling crown
The Krakow Furniture Company bowling team of Detroit won the American Bowling Congress team event with a 3118 total, the third highest in World Championship play. The team will receive 1000 dollars and diamond studded gold medals. sponsor gets a $600 trophy. Second place Waldorf Golden Rocks had 211?0 in competition.
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Schmeling's Bold Forecast Echoes Through Boxing Circles
New York hints revive around the heavyweight star Max Schmeling as he predicts a Madison Square Garden showdown with Braddock. The piece recalls Schmeling's past arrivals, betting clubs, and fan fascination while noting Braddock's absence from a Bay area gathering.
Elyria High Golf Team Roster Named After Tryouts
Elyria High School announces its golf squad after tryouts at Elyria Country Club. Top qualifiers Matt Zaleski Bill Armitage Tony Wlodzko and others lead the Crimson lineup with Kanio or Miko for a south berth. Schedule includes Ashland Sandusky, Ridgewood district May 22, and possible state meet.
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Bul Fey
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Chuck Kanto
Alex Miko
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Ed Janowicz
Ed Traczek
John Suhey
Stan Sobotka
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White A C Team To Hold Drill Tonight
The White A C softball team will hold a practice at Jefferson diamond at 35 30 p m. Players asked to report include Gussie Smallwood Julius Tisza Johnny Miller Harold Sheldon Art Booth Carl Dodsley Bob Raynes Hank Janoski1 Tommy Ryan Johnny Stanfield Tony Skorke Wilt Dachtler Bob Seibert and Ron Hamilton.
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Julius Tisza
Johnny Miller
Harold Sheldon
Art Booth
Carl Dodsley
Bob Raynes
Hank
Sears Roebuck Softball Seeks Games in Lorain County
Sears Roebuck softball team plans practice tonight at American Lace diamond and seeks opponents in Lorain County. Interested managers should call 38 364 to arrange games.
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Derby Question and Braddock Fight Hint
The text quotes a coach or commentator noting Braddock does not want to fight Max and questioning why pursue more fights. It adds a casual inquiry about Derby favorites, reflecting 1937 United Press coverage tone.
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