Outfield Feud Reignites With Cramer Vosmik on Red Sox
Two baseball rivals Cramer and Vosmik will patrol the same outfield for Boston next season joining Ben Chapman. Their storied chase began in the Blue Ridge League and continued through the Athletics Indians and now the Red Sox.
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Roger Cramer
Joe Vosmik
Blue Ridge
Cramer
Martinsburg
Vosmik
Frederick
Indians
Boston
Red Sox
Ben Chapman
Mystery horse Amor Brujo tops Tanforan handicap
Amor Brujo, the Uruguayan mystery horse, was assigned top weight of 121 pounds for the $2 500 added Half Moon handicap at Tanforan on a slow track. Chanceview was set to test the favorite over the mile while Seabiscuit remained the year’s leading money winner. Howard withdrew Seabiscuit from the San Francisco Handicap after his jockey Jack Pollard was suspended for rough riding.
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San Francisco
Amor Brujo
Tanforan
Chanceview
Charles S. Howard
America
Seabiscuit
Howard
Jocker
Jack Pollard
Headley two year olds headlined by Menow and Tiger
Racing notes summarize the top two year olds Hal Price Headley’s Menow and Mrs Ethel V Mars Tiger. Consensus handicaps list both at 127 pounds with variations by McCarthy Campbell and Bryan. Belmont Futurity winner Menow and Tiger head the field. Fighting Fox and Nedary tie for third at 124. Also a note on livestock ads in classifieds.
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Hal Price Headiey
Ethel V. Mars
Tiger
Joe McCarthy
Saratoga
John Campbell
New York
Frank J. Bryan
Pimlico
McCarty
Campbell
Menow
Bryan
Mrs. Mars
Schmeling Faces Thomas In Fight Seen By Some As Battle Of Age
New York reports Max Schmeling, 32 and 16 months out, may still carry power and skill while doubts on his legs linger. Harry Thomas, billed as a steady foe, could test Schmeling if the exiled champ tires. a strong showing by Schmeling hinges on leg strength and form.
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Harry Thomas
Max
New York
Max Schmeling
Niagara Falls
Green
Braddock-Baer
Schmeling-Louis
Farr-Louis
Thomas
Schmeling
Fisti
Ring
Louis
Yankee Stadium
Uhlan
All Americans Stand Out For Spectacular Plays
A 1937 AP first team survey highlights Clinton Frank Yale Notre Dame Sweeney Colorado Whizzer White. Frank’s 79-yard sprint against Princeton and 61-yard pass to Hessberg near the goal line stand out, while Sweeney's end-zone plays and punt block TD vs Northwestern cap Notre Dame’s feats. White dazzles with a 95-yard punt return and a 78-yard scrimmage run for Colorado.
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New York
America
Associated Press
Clinton Edward Frank
Yalé
Charles Alexander Sweeney
Notre Dame
Byron
Whizzer) White
Colorado
Frank
Princeton
Flick Hoxton
Maine
al Hessberg
Elis
Dartmouth
Sweeney
Navy
Minnesota
Gophers
Northwestern
White
Rockies
Utah
Missouri
Big Six
Colorado College
Ken Kavanaugh
Louisiana State
Rice
Army
Art Frontczak
Columbia
Washington and
Lee
Kentucky
Bob Davis
al Wilson
Yale
Georgia
Bill Hartman
Georgia Tech
Bobby Putnam
Yankton
S. C
Sioux Falls
Eugene Ciolek
Michigan State
Michigan
Washington
Hirs
Michigan lists eight candidates for new football coach
University of Michigan athletic director Fielding H. Yost announced a preferred list of eight coaches from which a successor to Harry Kipke will be chosen. Names were not disclosed, and the field remains open with no restrictions beyond a strong past record and winning ability. Kipke said he has received several coaching offers and has left university duties as he considers his future.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Michigan
Yost
Harry Kipke
Charles E
Gus) Dorais
University of Detroit
Dorais
Detroit
Kipke
Wolverine
Precious Stone Bowling League Rivalry Heats Up
In the Precious Stone Bowling League the Emeralds and Turquoise lead with 15 wins and 9 losses each. Turquoise swept Diamonds last night while Emeralds dropped two, Amethysts took two from Pearls, and high series included E Snyder 105 pins and Neil McLaughlin 104. A Christmas party named A Night in Monte Carlo will be held at the Hotel Alexander ball room.
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Precious Stone
Emeralds
Turquoise
Diamonds
Amethysts
E. Snyder
Neil McLaughlin
K. Garver
R. Boyle
Alexander Ball Room
Monte Carlo
Eeowess le
Gedacserse AE
Maryland Untouchable In 19 2 Victory Over Harvard
Maryland thumped Harvard 19 to 2 as Homer and Doub Stoner sparked the first quarter lead the Terrapins never relinquished. Forwards Faubrney Byron Hershey and Elwood Leichelberger stood out for Maryland while Navy powered past Purdue in another game with Bruce leading scorers and Russell Vaughn excelling in floor play. California edged Pitt 6 to 4 on Sayles free throws, Browning scoring all Pitt points. Referee Smith, timekeeper Horn, and Wolfensberger noted the 10 minute halves.
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Harvard
Maryland
Homer Stoner
Doub Stoner
Faubrney
Byron
Hershey
Elwood Leichelberger
Navy
Purdue
Bruce
Bill Russell
Bob Vaughn
Hoffman
California
Zimmerman
Lightner
Bowers
Savles
Seceesavese
Schindel
Cevesereee
Wales Talata
Pitt
Browning
Scott
Eee
Aeeae
Sephiad
Colliflower
Ausherman
Patterson
Nary
Guth
Vaughn
Roulette
Obitts
P. Athey
Grossman
Tagg
Bill Sayles
Elwood Browning
Pitts
McClelland
Avaraee
G. Schneider
Carpenter
Cal
Socks
Altenderter
Young
Danzer
Buser
Wilson
Soldier Five Here Sunday
Tomorrow afternoon on the Odd Fellows court the Manbeck Bakers host a Fort Myer Virginia five in a double bill with Manbeck Juniors vs Triangle Club at 1 30. Fort Myer coach notes a stronger 1936 five with a solid record beating top District and Virginia teams. The Fort Myer squad is made up of enlisted men from across the United States.
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Odd Fellows
Manbeck Bakers
Uncle Sam
Fort Myer
Manbeck
Triangle Club
Virginia
The
Bakers
United States
Shepherd Rams Open Season With Promising squad
Shepherd College faces a tough schedule in 21 games plus state tourney play in Clarksburg W Va February 28 to March 1. Coach John Newcome keys a veteran roster with two new standouts John Casey and Gail Kramer aiming for the West Virginia State crown. home and away dates listed across December February including Fairmont Shippensburg West Liberty Potomac State and Frostburg. The Bakers seek a second straight win after a close victory over Shenandoah College as fans anticipate strong showings from a versatile Rams lineup.
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John Newcome
Shepherd College
Rams
Clarksburg
W. Va
Quint
John Casey
Gail Kramer
West Virginia State College
Catholic U
Washington
Mt. St. Mary’s
Emmitsburg
Shenandoah College
Bakers
Paxton
ANTIETAM FIRE 0 PIN LEAGUE SHOWS THREE-WAY TIE FOR FIRST
The Peaches beat the Apples two games to one to join a three way deadlock for first place. Plums split with Pears while Quinces edged Cherries. High scores featured Nichols and Spalding with solid showings. standings list Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Pears, Quinces in tight race. ACES PLAY WAYNESBORO Sunday clash set for 2:30 at South Potomac Street field with strong football expected.
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Moore
Manious
Knode
Poiter
John Nichols
Bender
ACES
Waynesboro
South End
Warnesboro
Guardsmen Face Merce Club in Frederick Sunday
After a 37 36 thriller loss to Warresboro CCC Thursday night the Company B Guardsmen prepare for a Sunday matinee against the Merce Club of Frederick in a Markets Kendricks warmup on the Armory floor at 1 38 o clock. Buck Boyer Rogers and Metz pace a strong scoring trio as both teams bring solid form and fresh uniforms to a well balanced matchup.
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Warresboro CCC
Company B Guardsmen
Merce Club
Frederick
Buck Boyer
Rogers
Metz
Markets Set for Brewers clash in Alexandria showdown
The Kendrick Brewers visit Alexandria to battle the Markets at the Armory tomorrow afternoon after a six game win streak. Notables include Eliott Cabell captain coach, with Barnwright, Zimmerman, Chilcotte, Williams and Keller among key names. Expected large crowd as last season’s clash rekindles old score.
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Dorsey
Kendrick Brewers
Alexandria
Quint
Washington
Armory
Frederick Merce Club
Eliott Cabell
Kendrick Quint
Bennie Burnell
Gene Zimmerman
Hal Chilcotte
Jeff Williams
Richmond University
Hardy Gensmere
Joe Gablis
King-Kong
Hankey
Knode
Chub Keller
Kendricks
Virginians
Browns Trade Spurs Curiosity In Secret St Louis Deals
The St Louis Browns made a bold winter trade sending Joe Vosmik to Boston for Buck Newsom Red Kress and Buster Mills. They later recovered two players they had previously sold and earned $40,000 from Newsom. Since 1932, the club has profited about $75,000 in cash and built six players for future use from a string of swaps beginning with Kress to Chicago for Hadley Campbell and, around the same period, Goslin Reynolds and Walter Stewart to Washington for Sam West Carl Reynolds and $20,900.
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Browns
Joe Vosmik
Boston
Buck Newsom
Red Kress
Buster Mills
Newsom
Washington
Kress
Tulsa
Chicago
Irving
Bump) Hadley
Bruce Campbell
Coose Goslin
Carl Reynolds
Walter Stewart
Sam West
Liord Brown
Bears Depend Upon Linemen
Chicago coach George Halas plans to rely on a strong reserve line to boost the Bears for Sundays title showdown with the Washington Redskins. Halas and Luke Johnson stress rapid pressure on Sam Baugh and Cliff Battles and seek solid footing for the footwork essential to their fast defensive stance. Both clubs await weather to determine footing for the decisive game.
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Chicago
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Washington
Redskins
Halas
Bruins
Sam Baugh
Cliff Battles
Luke Johnson
Vanderbilt Coach Named Best Southeast Coach of 1937
Jesse Ray Morrison of Vanderbilt was chosen the best coach in the southeast division for 1937 by conference coaches and Dixie sports writers in a Nashville Banner poll conducted in Nashville Tennessee.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jesse Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Dixie Sports Writers
Nashville Banner
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Red) Cagle
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