Louis Sharkey bout prices and boxing crowd mood
Ringside seats for the Louis Sharkey fight were listed at 40 dollars with buyers at twice that for the best seats. August 18 in New York could push Louis back into public favor after Schmeling’s upset, though promoters warn the show may still succeed.
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ing-Louis
Sharkey-Louis
New York
New Louis
Sharkey
Phil Brubaker
California
Louis
Schmeling
Owens Clipped Olympic Records In Berlin Trials
Jesse Owens set world leading marks at the Berlin trials winning the Olympic broad jump with 7.74 meters and 7.87 on his second attempt, and opening the 200 meter bid in 21.1 seconds besting the Olympic mark by a tenth. Ohio schools are promised Olympic oaks from Owens. The crowd and athletes congratulated him as he pursued more victories.
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Berlin
Jesse Owens
Edward Hamm
Owens
Eddie Tolan
Detroit
Los Angeles
Ohio
Cleveland
Jesse
Shady Oval
Ohio State University
Dave Albritton
Ohio State
Big Jack Torrence
Baton Rouge
Ralph Metcalf
Ralph
Metcalf
New York
Associated Press
Local anglers land a 50 pound Bonita near Cape Charles
Eddie Semler and Charlie Hoffman were fishing near Cape Charles Virginia last Saturday when they landed a Bonita weighing near fifty pounds. The fish was so large they could not transport it by car. A smaller Bonita was kept to show friends along with several bluefish caught that day.
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Eddie Semler
Charlie Hoffman
Cape Charles
Virginia
Leisters Win Seventeenth Straight On Washington Street
The Leister softball team defeated the State Roads 10 to 5 at the Washington Street diamond for their 17th straight victory. Morin Robison and Morris each had two hits for the winners while Martz Murray and Eicbone starred for the losers.
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Washington Street
State Roads
Morin
Robison
Morris
Martz
Murray
Eicbone
Fort Frederick Fleetwings win Western Division title in sub district ball
The Fort Frederick Fleetwings defeated Camp 53-57 10 to 1 to clinch the Western Division championship of Sub-District No. 12 and earn a meeting with the Eastern Division winner for the sub district crown. Fieling struck out 15, allowed four hits. McMullen tripled numbers. The Fleetwings later fell 3-2 in extras to the CCC team of West Virginia. Lewis pitched ten innings allowing six hits and one earned run. The team holds an 18–4 season record and challenges the Independent Loop champions after their schedule ends.
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Fleetwings
Frederick
Camp
Fieling
McMullen
Garison
Novak
Paps Again Top Bears in Oak Hill Diamond Clash
On Oak Hill Avenue the North End Bears lost 5 to 2 to the Fathers, taking the series lead. Husson held the Bears to five hits while Gelwicks and Sayles allowed nine. Burroughs and Hyssong led the Bears with three hits each, and Fahrney Hershey Scott and Burroughs doubled. Sayles with two hits led the losers. A sharp double play Fairney to Smith highlighted defense.
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North End Bears
Bears
Hussong
Gelwicks
Sayles
Hyssong
Mine
Fahrney
Hershey
Scott
Burroughs
Tigers Pitcher Schoolboy Rowe Tops Indians for 18th Win
By the Associated Press Schoolboy Rowe pitched effectively in tight spots to subdue the Cleveland Indians and claim his 18th victory of the season.
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Rowe
Tigers
Cleveland Indians
County boy slated for better job
As predicted a month ago in the Daily Mail there are rumors Boots Poffenberger, former Williamsport Wildcat, now with the Charleston Senators, may be acquired by the Detroit Tigers. The hard luck pitcher has strong stats, including nine wins this season, a .300-plus batting mark in the second half, two shutouts, and 171 innings pitched with 170 hits allowed and 100 strikeouts.
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Daily Mail
Boots Poffenberger
Williamsport
Charleston
W. Va
Senators
Detroit Tigers
Boots
Poffenberger
Huntington
Tigers
Beaumont
National League Schedule News Update
Yesterday no games were listed in the National League with no results. Today matchups include St Louis at Chicago, Boston at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Brooklyn at Philadelphia as the schedule continues. Tomorrow’s games were not specified.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
T. Louis
Oston Ata
Baseball Schedule Rain Soaks Chicago St Louis Twinbill Canceled
In the American League only games were scheduled with Cleveland at Detroit and Chicago at St Louis. Rain affected all matches as New York faced Boston Philadelphia met Washington. Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St Louis were listed as the day’s pairings.
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Cleveland
New York
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Wen Cae Nee Ai
Asee Ee
Rae
Champs Still CLEVELAND Ab. R. H. 0. At Hughes, 2b
Cleveland defeats Detroit 9 to 4 behind Knickerbocker Weatherly and Owen homers. Knickerbocker drives in two, Weatherly adds two RBIs, while Detroit’s Gehringer and Rogell contribute. Harder pitched six, Feller two. Time 2.08.
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Hughes
Berger
Hale
Averill
Trosky
Weatherly
Sullivan
Vosmik
Harder
Feller
Detroit Ab
Walter
Burns
Gehringer
Goslin
Simmons
Gwen
Rogell, Ss
Sae & G& JT
Myatt
Rowe
Cleveland
Detroit
Knickerbocker
Owen
Rogell
Walker
Marder
Amy Pires
McGowan
Summers
Basil
Navy Man Wins in 1936 Olympics 400m Hurdle Semi
Joseph Patterson captain of the U S Naval Academy track team last spring won the second heat of the 400 meter hurdle semi final in Berlin. He repeated the squad’s spring success as a U S representative in the Games.
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Berlin
Joseph Patterson
U. S. Naval Academy
Poffenberger Could Put Williamsport On Athletic Map
Hardtack athlete Poffenberger delivers standout performance and may propel Williamsport onto the national athletic stage in years to come. Strong early signs point to growing recognition and future success for the talented competitor.
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Hardtack
Poffenberger
Williamsport
Benefit Tilt For Player In League Benefit Game
Independent League stages a benefit game for Joe Kittel of the Cabbie Cubs who was injured. The match on Stadium field Friday at 8 15 p m has 25 cent admission. Down county and upper county all star teams will each include six league players with three hurlers. Pat Duffy to manage the down county stars and John Godlove the up county stars.
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South Potomac Street
Joe Kittel
Cabbie Cubs
Stadium Field
Down County
Kittell
Pat Duffy
Down County Stars
John Godlove
Old Export Team Practice Tonight In City Park
Manager Bill Young of the Old Export team in the Washington County League orders workouts tonight and Thursday at 5 30 o clock on the City Park diamond. All players are asked to be on hand early to help the club regain its winning stride.
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Bill Young
Washington County League
City Park
Young
Hub Cleaners Defeat Caskey Softball In High-Scoring Game
The Hub Cleaners beat the Caskey team 12 to 8 in a well played game marked by heavy hitting. Turner of Caskey hit a long home run. Scoring for Caskey were Gossard A Bur ger and P Burger while Lapole Basore and Dixon paced the winners.
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Caskey
Turner
Gossard
A. Burger
P. Burger
Lapole
Basore
Dixon
Four Clubs Battle For Second Place Money In AL Race
The Indians, Tigers, Red Sox and White Sox jostle for the second wild-card style share as the Yankees lead. Detroit beat Cleveland 9 to 4 behind Schoolboy Rowe who earned his 13th win. Weatherly and Knickerbocker homered for the Tribe, while Harder was knocked out in the third. Rain halted the White Sox vs Browns game, leaving Detroit still within reach of the pennant.
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Tigers
Schoolboy Rowe
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Indians
Schoolbor Rowe
Tiger
Detroit
Cleveland
Rowe
Bill Knickerbocker
Roy Weatherly
Tribe
Mel
Gerald Walker
Charley Gehringer
al Simmons
Bill Rogell
Bob Feller
White Hose
St. Louis Browns
Baseball Leaders From The Major Leagues One Season
Gehrig leads batting with .382 while Averill hits .375 and Gehringer leads in runs at 126. Trosky 108 RBIs and Foxx 101. Averill 155 hits, Trosky 149. Rolfe 34 doubles ties Hale 34. DiMaggio and Rolfe 11 triples. Gehrig 33 homers, Trosky 31. Larr 22 stolen bases, Werber 17. Hadley 9 1 and Kennedy 14 4 in pitching.
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Yankees
Averill
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Trosky
Foxx
Red Sox
aAverill
Rolfe
Hale Indians
DiMaggio
Larr
Browns
Werber
Hadley
Kennedy
White Sox
Medwick and Mize Lead Batting Totals for Cardinals
Medwick posts a .362 batting average with 148 hits and 102 runs batted in for the Cardinals. Mize hits .360, while J. Martin leads Cardinals with 93 runs scored and Ott of the Giants has 91 RBI. Suhr and Jensen post notable runs and hits for their teams as the season tallies rise.
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Cards
Mize
Cardinals
J. Martin
Suhr
Pirates
Ott
Giants
Jensen
Herman
Cubs
Sharkey Eyes Comeback Against Joe Louis in Big New York Bout
The aging challenger Jack Sharkey predicts a comeback bid despite Joe Louis as the feared Bomber. Sharkey recalls past doubts, trains hard, and bets on a different Louis, while boxing experts doubt the odds and history weighs on the ring at Yankee Stadium on August 18.
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Joe Louis
Jack Sharkey
Louis
Sharkey
Joe
Max Baer
Adonis
Johnny Buckley
Boston
Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Harry Wills
Sharkey-Louis
Triples Camilli and Martin Power Big League Scores
Summary of a baseball box score style update: Triples by Camilli and Martin boost Phillies, Giants and Cardinals clash with Reds. Stolen bases by S. Martin, Cards, and S. Martin tally 16. Lucas of Pirates faces French of Cubs in an 11 to 3 game.
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Phillies
Way J. Martin
Cardinals
Goodman
Reds
Giants
S. Martin
Cards
Lucas
Pirates
French
Cubs
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