Ruth to Don A's Next Season Rumor Swirls in Philly
Rumors from West Coast sources suggest Babe Ruth may join Connie Mack's Athletics next season. Mack dodges comment while press hints at official reveal around midweek in Philadelphia. Meanwhile Twenty Grand trains for Santa Margarita prep as Illinois Racing Commission suspends a jockey and trainer. Carl Hubbell signs 1935 contract after standout season with New York Giants.
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Babe Ruth
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
West Coast
Long
Cornelius
Ruth
Athletics
Mack
Portland
Pointblank
A’s
Connie
Illinois Racing Commission
Chicago
Sportsman’s Park
George H. Foster
J. C. James
Marines to Net Moose Here Sunday
The Marines of Washington face the Moose at the Armory Sunday with Gettysburg Collegians in a preliminary. The Devil Dogs boast only one defeat in eleven starts and seek a fourth straight Sunday win. Wolverines of Hampden-Sidney and former college stars headline the visitors lineup, while Zoda debuts for the Moose who will rely on speed and a passing attack to offset height. First game at 2:00 PM with Bib Shryock refing.
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Ul. S. Marines
Washington
Moose
Marines
Gettysburg Collegians
Devil Dogs
Hampden-Sidney
Dingwall
C. Dorgey
Naval Air Station
Pensecola
Fie
Zoda
Bib
Shryock
Racing Briefs at Tropical Park Highlight Track Dangers
The first 17 days yielded 36 favorites winning in 121 races, averaging just over two daily. Jockey Maurice Peters, 1934’s leading rider with 221 wins, becomes a full rider January 11, losing apprentice allowance and potentially fewer top mounts.
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Tropical Park
Coral Gables
Maurice
Moose) Peters
New Orleans
Exports of US Rubber Goods Rise in Value This Year
Exports of rubber goods from the United States show about a 0.38 percent higher value this year compared with the previous year, according to ALSATIA BOWLING LEAGUE data.
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United States
Babe Ruth as Manager: A Golden Opportunity for Teams
The column argues Babe Ruth should manage a Major League club, especially the Boston Braves, citing his drawing power in Boston. It cautions owners against ignoring his potential and notes Ruth’s enduring popularity and proven track record.
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Ruth
Boston
Babe Ruth
Babe
Blue Ridge League to Gather Sunday at Moose Home
Blue Ridge League officials prepare for Sunday gathering at the Moose Home at 3 o clock with five clubs represented and possible attendance from Waynesboro and Front Royal. Discussion focuses on entering organized baseball and reporting clubs views for joining. Plans include the annual meeting in Frederick and inviting Joe Carr to promote minor leagues.
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Blue Ridge League
Moose
Waynesboro
Front Royal
Frederick
Joe Carr
Precious Stone Bowling League Standings Update
Mary Helser posted the high average with 145 for Precious Stone Bowling League last night. Pearls led the first half 22 to 14 while Neil Bowman was second with 134 and Lillian South third with 180. Pinfall totals list Pearls 1441 Sardonyz 1415 Turquoise 1268 Diamonds 1024 Amethysts 990. Standing to date:
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Mary Helser
Pearls
Neil Bowman
Lillian South
Sunday School Bowling Schedule 1934 35 Season
Schedule for Sunday school bowling with alleys assigned by order of appearance. Lists teams such as Friendly Five Baptist We Brothers Washington Square Brethren St Marks and Trinity Christ's Reformed with pairings by date from Jan 15 to Apr 9, including changes to alley sets and repeated colorfully named flower pairings as shorthand team labels.
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Friendly Five
Baptist
We Brothers
Washington Square
St. Marks
Trinity
Christ’s Reformed
St. Paul’s
U. B
St. John’s
Christ's
St. Paul's U. B
Friendly
St. Mark’s
Brethren
Wash
We Brothers—Friendly
St. Paul's
We Brothers—Christ’s
St. John's
March
St. Mark's
St. Pauls
Baptist—Christ
Wash. Sq. Christ's
Trinity—Baptist
Baptist—Friendly Five
St. John’s —Wash, Sa
April
Trinity— Wash
St. Mark’s—Christ’s
Woodmen Triumphs Over Boonsboro Quint in League Game
Woodmen of the World defeated Boonsboro 34 to 15 in Boonsboro last night. The W O W led 12 to 9 at halftime, then outscored the home team in the third period while the Boonsboro offense struggled. Taylor led the losers, and Pashen, Boyer, Ohler, Middlekauff, Zeigler, Rudy, and Bussard contributed for Woodmen. Referee Robison.
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Eagare
Boonsboro
Scord
Taylor
Pashen
Boyer
Ohler
I Middlekauff
Zeigler
G. Vrenee
Rudy
Bussard
Boonabdoro G. F
Kaetzel
Herr
Sasae
Poffenberger
Thy Ling
Frick Sees Five Clubs Contend in National League Pennant Race
Ford c Frick predicts the 1935 National League pennant race will feature at least five clubs. He expects the Giants to challenge the World Champion Cardinals, with the Cubs Pirates and either Brooklyn or Boston as another contender. He notes the Reds may close the gap and cites the Chicago Pittsburgh trade as an even exchange. He also discusses night baseball trials by St Louis and Cincinnati and the aim to reclaim the league title and world championship.
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Carl Owen Hubbell
New York Glanta
Hubbell
Bil Terry
Pittsburgh
Larry French
Fred Lindstrom
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Terry
Louisville
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Detroit
Tigers
Emil Fuchs
Boston Braves
Boston
Ford c
Frick
New York
Cardinals
Giants
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Dick Bartell
George Davis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Cincinnati
Chicago
Guy Bush
Babe Herman
Ames
Angie
Clube
St. Lewis and
Cincinonati
Forwa
Hi Five Is Trimmed In First Game
Cumberland Maryland January 4 Hagerstown High School lost 35 to 6 to Pennsylvania Avenue High School Washington countians led 16 to 3 at halftime and managed only two field goals in the first game.
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Hegerstown High School
Pennsylvania Avenue High School
Washington
Fenn Ave
Geale
Keller
Whiteman
Miller
Cornwell
Wilson
Fraley
Gratt
Henderson
Hilton
Crockett, F
Basore
Ayote
Cabbies Ready For Shamrocks Cup Clash
The Cabbie Soccer Club hosts the Shamrocks of Williamsport in a Cup Tournament match at South Potomac Junior High School. The 2:30 pm kickoff follows a two week layoff for the Cabmen, who seek to defend two prior hard fought wins over the Irish. A team practice is set for 2:00 pm today with all members urged to attend.
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Cabbie
Shamrocks
Williamsport
South Potomac
Cabmen
Cabbies
Baer Plans Open Contests for Heavyweights
DEPROIT Jan 8 Declaring a wide open contest to determine the fighter who will meet Max Baer for the title Hoffman said the elimination would pair Baer with leading contenders. He named Steve Hamas Prime Carrera and Max Schmeling as possible eliminators plus other rumored rivals from Heilman list including Art Lanky Mimnespolie Jack Doyle and Jack Peterson with Johnny Risko eyed from Cleveland promoters.
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Areil
Hoffman
Max Baer
Aret Craaik
Maxte É
Aald
Aald, Be By & Kabekont
Fotact
Heilman
Steve Hamas
Prime Carrera
Mat Schmeling
Baer
the Dangerous
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Lanky
Mimnespolié
Jack Doyle
Indien
Jack Peterson
England
Sibly Johnny
Risko
Cleve
Cleveland
Baet’e
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Sportsman's Park
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