Race track wire theft and betting schemes shake Witchington
Bookies near Witchington were robbed of a large sum Wednesday when a Dela ware Park to Baltimore service line was broken. Diamond State Telephone officials admitted a track disconnection. The saboteurs delayed the seventh race start to place late bets on a sure thing as Master Lad's winter run drew attention. Joe Louis met with New York press to claim his purse and outline Europe plans, sailing July 6 on the Normandie with Marva Trotter and co managers. he will train for a September fight and tax considerations aside, await promoters' choice. Frank Ashley of Churchill Downs reported jockeys listened to the loud speaker and began adjusting mounts to block holes after his inside race calls, prompting caution in announcing horses three lengths ahead.
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Churchill Downs
Otts Homer Wins For New Yorkers
Mel Ott hit his 18th homer of the year backing New York Giants offense in a 5 to 3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Dick Coffman earned the win in relief, preserving a narrow lead as New York moved atop the National League. Also Ridge Avenue splits with Williamsport Firemen in a two game set, first game 6 to 4, second 1 to 2.
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May
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Smith
Bosore
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Tigers Power On Offense Driving Detroit In Top Form
Tigers surge from sixth to first division by relying on the hitting quartet of York Lanbs Greenberg and Gehringer. They’ve won 13 of 20 with four straight, belting 149 runs and 218 hits. Pitchers lag, opponents average near six runs per game.
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Iron Mike
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Tigers
Bill Terry
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Laabs
Silent Charley
Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Gordon
York
Jimmy Foxx
Major League Leaders Selected for 1937 Season
The Associated Press lists the top performers in the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Hav Averill and Travis for batting, Foxx York and Greenberg lead in home runs, and pitching stars Allen Nelson Klinger Brown among top pitchers.
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Travis
Washington
Foxx
Boston
Greenberg
Detroit
York
Trosky
Cramer
Cronin
Fox
Heath
Keltner
Lewis
Werber
Philadelphia
Kreevich
Chicago
Allen
Nelson
Victors Play Early in Independent League Schedule
The contest between Victors and Mid- Weburg will start at 1:80 o'clock at the Victors diamond to allow Mid- to finish their game and travel to City Park for a meeting with the Maugansville team.
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Maugansville
Mid-Year Sports Exam Trivia Highlights
AP Feature Service presents a two part question quiz worth 20 points each. Questions cover the most talked of Oregon rookie from last spring, the Preakness winner, a jockey with six straight San Mateo April wins, a Boston rookie opening day winner, and a Wisconsin miler showing promise last spring. Answers appear on page 10.
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Waynesboro Golf Team Visits Fountain Head Course
The Waynesboro Country Club team arrives for the season opener inter city match at Fountain Head. Penway may field several new players shooting in the low 80s, potentially challenging Fountain Head. July Fourth tourney looming, locals expected in prime form after qualifying rounds.
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Blue Sox to Battle Ants in Washington County doubleheader
The Kay Blue Sox meet the Antietam Firemen in a Washington County League doubleheader at the Stadium tomorrow at 1:30 PM. Firemen lead by a game and a half. a Sox sweep could shift standings. Ken Dudley debuts as Blue Sox manager this Sunday with possible Blessing pitching. Ants likely to start Lushbaugh and St. Clair. Large local crowd expected.
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Williamsport to Tangle With Mercersburg on Sunday
Williamsport baseball club meets Mercersburg Sunday at 2 30 p m on their home field. Beck the Mercersburg left fielder hit two home runs in the last game. Williamsport counters with Tuck Robinson a strong home run hitter. Letty Murray hopes for win twelve after eleven wins and two losses. Hose may pitch after two straight victories. Husky Bryan of Mercersburg is expected to start on mound.
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Mercersburg
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Tuck Robinson
William
Hose
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Baseball Scores Notebook Delivers Mixed Results
Yesterday New York beat Chicago 4 3 Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 6 4 St Louis won 2 while Brooklyn had a game. Today Pittsburgh faces Boston Cincinnati plays Philadelphia Chicago meets New York St Louis contests Brooklyn. Tomorrow Pittsburgh visits Boston Cincinnati meets Philadelphia Chicago travels to New York St Louis goes to Brooklyn.
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Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games
Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 4 and Detroit defeated New York 12 to 3. Tonight New York visits Detroit and Philadelphia plays Chicago with Boston at Cleveland and Washington hosting St Louis.
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Veterans Edge Rookies in Major League Batting Races
In major league batting races Earl Averill leads AL at .484 with Lombardi top NL at .367. Rookies and young players like Sam Chapman, George Case, Hank Steinbacher in the AL and Herschel Martin, Buck McCormick, Ival Goodman, Debs Garris in the NL challenge the veterans with strong averages.
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Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati
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George Washington Case
Washington
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Hank Steinbacher
Chicago White Sox
Herschel Martin
Phillies
Buck McCormick
Reds
First Packer
Ival Goodman
Debs Garris
Boston Bees
Maugansville In Two Hard Games At City Park
Baseball fans will see a Sunday double header at City Park featuring Maugansville Colts hosting Funkstown in the opener at 1 30 with a new manager and several new players. Middleburg Fliers meet the Colts in the nightcap as both rival clubs bring large followings and a big crowd is expected.
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Maugansville Colts
Funkstown
Middleburg Fliers
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Funketown
Middleburg
Charles Town harness results reveal multiple race payouts
Race day at Charles Town lists results along with win place and show payouts for eight races led by Feather Tread at 18.20 and Prince Jack paying 4.20 in the top finish. The card shows notable runners including Six O Clock Janetar Voodooism Anya Gold Streak Time Piece Magic Line Zippy Leah Fern Veritas Cat's Cradle Indiana Mary Allen Lead Please Shot and Shell Adriatic Buckley's Pride Edith Walker Heart Play The Swagman Flying Carpet with varied returns.
Hancock Faces Birds in Sunday Double Header
Hancock prepares for a Sunday double header against the Sharpsburg Bluebirds with first pitch at 1:30. The upslaters chase a playoff berth by sweeping both games as Buck Rutledge ponders his pitching plans for the Birds. Strong fan interest grows as Hancock seeks to continue its winning stretch.
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Mancock
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Indians Increase Lead for Pennant in gặp Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Boston 7 to 6 in the first of a three game series. Hal Trosky drove in three runs while Archie McKain helped spark the comeback as Cleveland moved four and a half games ahead of Boston and the New York Yankees, who lost to Detroit.
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Pytlak
The Bambino Returns to Coach Brooklyn in 1935
Babe Ruth leaves golf to coach Brooklyn baseball, after a brief stint with Boston Braves. The former Yankee star courts a return as manager or coach, appearing at the 1935 Cleveland All Star game and later filming a baseball short before focusing on golf and public praise for Joe DiMaggio.
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Jeane
Sihe
Ian
Roth
Joe DiMaggio
Brooklin
Chevies and Old Exports clash in Mt Briar doubleheader
Old Export ball club hosts the Chevies in a two game set at Mt Briar as league leaders collide. Mentzer Rhodes for the Chevies oppose Lefty and Pat Springer for Old Export with catching by Lindsay Buharp and Myers Fish behind the plate. First game starts 1 30 p m with second to follow. all Old Export players must assemble at noon for travel.
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Pat" Springer
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Independents Battle For Lead In League Rivalry
In the Independent League schedule this Sunday major games unfold as Redbirds host Harrystown with first place at stake while Guessford leads the Birds and Hartman or Novels for Harrystown. Tate Cubs face Cavetown. Middleburg battles Victors. Yarrowsburg travels to Weverton. Funkstown hosts Mangannville in a 2:49 start. Kay Blue Sox aided by a new manager. Security plays Chewsville. Cementmakers favored. All 2:49 pm starts promise close action on balanced cards.
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Fitzsimmons Aids Dodgers To Win
Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 5 in the opening game of the series. Fat Fred Fitzsimmons fueled the Dodgers with a two RBI double in the fourth and a run scoring sac fly in the second. Hamlin finished the seven innings allowing nine hits as Pepper Martin and Don Gutteridge opened the ninth with doubles.
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Phelps
Greenberg blisters Yankees as Tigers win big
Hank Greenberg homered twice driving in runs as Detroit defeated New York 12 to 5. He hit a three run shot off Spud Chandler in the third and a two run blast off Steve Sondra in the eighth, lifting the Tigers past the world champions. Greenberg’s outburst helped Detroit seize the victory in a game that showcased his power against the Yankees.
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Steve Sondra
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Sondra
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