Records Signal Looming 1937 Salary Talks For A L Stars
A roundup of 1936 American League marks highlights striking out leader Jim Foxx with 119, 17 errors by Julius Solters the most in the league, and Dusty Rhodes blamed for 20 losses. It notes Tadrosky and Gehrig as top RBI and runs, plus Chiozza joining the Giants for 20 thousand dollars and roster depth. Les Tieri’s return from illness and Lou Chiozza’s versatility are discussed amid team hopes.
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Jimmy Foxx
Jimmy
Julius Solters
St. Louis Browns
Jal Trosky
Cleveland
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Boston
Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
ANOTHER thing this country has too much of for its own good is hu
A concise remark on excess in the nation, focusing on the subject of humanity and social conditions. The comment underscores a perceived surplus in a broad societal domain and hints at concern for consequences.
Hagerstown High Opens Basketball Practice for January Season
Hagerstown High School begins full practice on Monday at Potomac Street gym under Coach Hidy Semler. After Christmas holidays, the squad returns to ready for January 5 opener at Charles Town and January 8 home game versus Frederick High, coach Earl Widmyer guiding a mix of veterans and new players on a 16 man squad.
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Hagerstown
Potoma Street
Charles Town
Maroon and Gray
Frederick High School Quint
Earl Widmyer
Frederick Boys
Semler
Leiter
Elliott
Connolly
Roundup of boxing, football and yacht notes from New York
Mike Jacobs demands fight purgatory terms for Louis bout while sports talk mingles with sarcasm about Reds Cards and Pepper Martin. Sammy Baugh returns to Texas Christian huddle as Pitt football brag and Minnesota claim loom. Harold Vanderbilt plans a $250000 leeward stake for a new America’s Cup yacht, noting upkeep over initial cost.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Mike
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Avery Brundage
Texas Christian
Sammy Baugh
Padner
Pitt
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Detroit
Johnny Adamic
Harold Vanderbilt
Leeward
Staten Island
Faith Failing in Adversity Across Civilized and Heathen
A terse observation notes that both civilized and heathen peoples alike lose faith in their gods during misfortune, suggesting a universal human reaction to hardship across cultures.
Rose Bowl Teams Put On Practice Pressure
Rival Rose Bowl squads Pittsburgh and Washington held intense workouts as Phelan’s Huskies trained privately at Santa Barbara. Sutherland’s Panthers worked in San Bernardino with Pitt plays, focusing on running game led by Marshall Goldberg and pass defense planned for New Year’s Day. Craver’s injury unsettles Washington faces, while Nowogroski’s bum leg risks further setback.
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Pasadena
Calif
Pittsburgh
Washington
Jimmy Phelan
Washington Huskies
Santa Barbara
San Bernardino
Jock Sutherland
Panthers
Phelan
Pitt
al Craver
Husky
Ed Nowogroski
Craver
Nowogroski
Mere Miller
Huskies
Mt. C. L.A
Tomorow
Sutherland
Marshall Goldberg
Racing Notes Highlight Le Blanc and Iselin Entrants
Hubert Le Blanc, Laurel’s top rider last fall, reports in at Tropical Park ready to race after a broken arm sidelined him for two months. Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin plans a 13 horse Met area summer meetup, with Roy Waldfron training in Jamaica winter quarters. Six are two year olds, led by promising filly Confidence by Wise Counsellor from Alice Fister.
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Hubert le Blanc
Laurel
Tropical Park
le Blanc
W . Hirsch
C. Oliver Iselin
Roy Waldfron
Jamaica
Confidence
Wise Counsellor
Alice Fister
Hubbell and Dizzy Best of Hurlers in 1936 NL
Carl Hubbell of the Giants and Dizzy Dean of the Cardinals topped the 1936 National League pitching honors with the lowest earned run averages and most innings. Hubbell finished 8-6 with a 2.41 ERA and 16 straight wins. Dean pitched 315 innings in 51 games with a 3.17 ERA and 23 complete games.
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New York
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
King Carl
Hubbell
Rube Marquard
Brooklyn
van Mungo
Pittsburgh
Red Lucas
Wild Bill Hallahan
Sugar Bowl Stars Gather for New Orleans Contest
Athletes from yachtsmen to boxers assemble in New Orleans as Sugar Bowl events begin. Berlin Olympians include Glenn Cunningham and Archie San Romani among others slated to compete over the coming week at Loyola Stadium and surrounding venues.
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New Orleans
Berlin
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas Flyer
Archie San Romani
Kansas
Loyola Stadium
Helen Stephens
Missouri
Don Lash
Tom Deckhard
Joe McCluskey
Harold Manning
Glenn Dawson
Bill Brown
Marty Glickman
Sallie Core
Charles Beetham
George Arnold
Santa Clara Broncos
Tigers
Louisiana State University
New Rule Tracks Envoys Marital Freedom in America
Under a new ruling, American envoys may not marry without permission. The remark questions who is the royalist, noting the quirkiness amid the rule. The speaker argues it shows strong conviction that the envoy remains a typical American.
Pennant Hunter Plans More Pennants at 74
Connie Mack, manager of the Athletes, spoke on his 74th birthday promising he believes he can deliver at least another pennant winner to Philadelphia.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
A. P
Believes Horse Will Set Mark
INDIANAPOLIS December 26 Sep Palin veteran reinsman and trainer of Grand Circuit harness horses predicted Greyhound would break a 14 year trotting record next season. Greyhound a top two year old in 1934 and 1935 Hambletonian winner trotting 2 00. Since 1921 Peter Manning set 1 56 record for geldings. Palin says Greyhound will top it if sound and likely to set a new record. He calls the horse a great game performer and expects him to come through.
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Indianapolis
Sep Palin
Greyhound
Lexington
Peter Manning
Palin
Umpires Receive Salary Increases for 1937
Chicago December 2 Alliam Harridge president of the American League announced to his 12 umpires that contracts for 1937 were sent by special delivery and included substantial salary boosts. He did not disclose amounts but said each umpire would be satisfied. He noted retrenchment had occurred and praised the umpires for their cooperation. The staff will train with major league clubs in spring to stay in top condition and sharpen their calling.
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Chicago
Alliam Harridge
Santa Claus
Harridge
South
Pacific Coast
Reports Heard of Athletic Shake-up
Detroit reports a possible extreme change in Michigan athletic leadership next year. The Detroit Free Press says Head Football Coach Harry Kipke and Assistant Athletic Director Franklin Cappon may depart, with Bob Brown and Doug Roby named as candidates to succeed Fielding H. Yost. Brown is a former Michigan captain and coach, Roby a 1920s fullback.
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Detroit
University of Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Harry G. Kipke
Franklin C. Cappon
Fielding H. Yost
Free Press
Bob Brown
Michigan
Doug Roby
Kipke
Brown
Brisbane Had Race System
Arthur Brisbane sought to prove race handicappers wrong by using X rays to judge a horse’s heart and lungs. He enlisted Hugh Fullerton and an X ray technician to photograph a broken down horse and list Derby starters on each plate. Brisbane picked a winner, the horse won, and he never repeated the tale.
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Brisbane
Hugh Fullerton
Hugh
Fullerton
O. B. Keeler
Atlanta
Jacobs Ranked World’s Top Woman Player In Row
New York December 25 Fred Perry retired world amateur king now a professional rated Miss Jacobs first among the world’s women players as the USLTA ranking committee debates whether Marble or Jacobs should be ahead.
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New York
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Alice Marble
Helen Jacobs
Fred Perry
Miss Jacobs
Scrimmage by Eastern Stars in Shrine game prep
Christmas day practice for East-West Shrine participants produced a light scrimmage as East and West coaches assessed players. Washington State end Floyi Terry suffered a broken arm, prompting East coach Hollingberg to shift duties to Rea Elder from Kansas State and Del Bjork from Oregon at end and flank roles.
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San Francisco
Orin Holingberg
Percy Lacey
Floyi Terry
Washington State
Dorseys Set for Celtics Clash at Armory
The Dorsey Markets host Martinsburg Celtics Sunday at the State Armory with a 2:15 pm start after a 1 pm prelim. Manager Buck Tornado aims to boost another win as Rhodes and future Princeton center Jack Graham join the lineup for a big weekend of action featuring college and high school stars. The New Year card will cap the night with Davis and Elkins College, a high scoring outfit, as the main event at 6:45 pm.
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Dorsey
Davis
Elkins College
Armory
State Armory
Martinsburg Celtics
Bruce Rentch
West Virginia
Golden Tornado
Gettysburg Independents
Martinsburg
Paw Paw
Rentck
Rhodes
Martinsburg High
Jack Graham
Princeton
Yellow Tornado
Sunder
Celtics
Miller
Shinerman
Klalusky
Rentch
Markets Morin
Wei
Waynesboro Lions Club Juniors Defeat Hagerstown Juniors
The Hagerstown Juniors lost a court game at Waynesboro Thursday afternoon to the Waynesboro Lions Club Juniors with a final score of 27 to 24.
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Hagerstown
Waynesboro
K O Martin to Fight Marino in Baltimore Match
K O Martin formerly of Ha serstown returns for Christmas. Martin will fight Larry Killer Marino at Carlin's Park Baltimore on Monday night December 28.
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K. O. Martin
Haserstown
Iartin
Larry
Marino
Carlin’s Park
Baltimore
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Dusty) Rhodes
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Pepper Martin
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Diz
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Arthur Brisbane
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