Blackfoot Black Sox Beat Pocatello Bannocks 8 to 4
In a drizzle of rain at Blackfoot, the Blackfoot Black Sox toppled the Pocatello Bannocks 8 to 4 to remain first in the Yellowstone league with three wins and no losses. Layton and Gunn pitched for Blackfoot. Dean and Ennis started for Pocatello.
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Burley Falls to Idaho Southern Tigers 7-6 in Close Clash
Idaho Southern Tigers edged Burley 7 to 6 in a tight season finale at Cassia county seat. Howdy Larson struck out Burley hitters to seal the win as Pate belted a first inning homer for Burley, Price of Pocatello tied the game with a homer, and the collegians finished with six wins in seven games.
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Play Opens Over New Local Course At Ross Park
Clyde Raidy won the Ross Park sweepstakes play Saturday and Sunday with Ben Peterson in second. Both earned golf equipment prizes as play concluded on the newly opened Westside course. Wet weather and high winds chased players from the course late Sunday afternoon. Forty delegates to the Idaho State Dental Association will enter a tourney at the Ross Park course today.
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Golfers Gather for National Open at Baltusrol
The 1936 national open at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey drew top players and an expected 15 000 spectators for the final on Saturday. Johnny Farrell, Baltusrol pro, predicted 5 000 on Thursday as 170 entrants tee off, with Olin Dutra naming Hore ton Smith as a likely winner and predicting other contenders. Sam Parks of Pittsburgh is defending champion. The course favors long hitters with pure iron play and minimal hazards.
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Von Cramm Beats Perry For French Title In Paris
Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany defeated Fred Perry of England in five sets to win the French open title in Paris. The victory marked von Cramm as a major champion and gave Germany both major French titles. Earlier, Hilda Sperling retained the women's crown by defeating Rene Mathieu.
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Acorns Hit Hard as Indians Sweep Coast Doubleheader
The Oakland Acorns were swept by the Seattle Indians in a Pacific Coast League doubleheader 8-5 and 6-4 marking a rough eight game series. Los Angeles pounded 33 hits to defeat San Missions 6-0 and 2-0 in a twin bill, while San Francisco defeated San Diego 6-3 and 6-2.
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Mighty Bijapur Cannon and Perronet Hymn Surprises
A brass 80 ton cannon at Bijapur in Bombay Presidency captivates historians with its origin in 1548 and possible transport mystery from Ahmednagar fortress. Separately Edward Perronet’s hymn All Hail the Power is traced to an anonymous 1780 publication and revealed as his work 48 years after his death.
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Indians surge in American league chase on hot streak
The Cleveland Indians extended a five game win streak with a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox and moved within half a game of the Boston Red Sox, as rumors and results ripple through both leagues. In the National League the Dodgers beat the Giants while the Cubs and Pirates also posted wins. Mel Harder delivered a nine hit game for Cleveland, while Frank Vernon Kennedy earned a no hit bid against them. News notes include Sonja Henie at Mike Jacobs Hippodrome and Dizzy Dean’s tough day against Cincinnati.
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Pete Appleton
Connie Mack
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Bill Terry
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Dizzy Dean
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Mel Harder
Vernon Kennedy
Major League Leaders Baseball Highlights
Batting leaders include Sullivan of the Indians at 422 and DiMaggio of the Yankees at 381. Gehrig of the Yankees paces runs with 53, Gehringer of the Tigers 43. Dickey of the Yankees 50 RBIs, Trosky of the Indians 44. Gehringer with 64 hits, Lewis of the Senators 63. Gehringer 17 doubles, Rolfe and DiMaggio tied 15. Dickey and Clift lead triples with 7. Foxx of the Red Sox 13 homers, Trosky 12. Werber of the Red Sox 9 steals, Powell of the Senators and Piet of the White Sox 8. Pitching: Pearson of the Yankees 8-1, Grove of the Red Sox 7-1.
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Grove
Baseball statistics leaders from the 1940s era
The data list top players by batting and pitching achievements. Terry leads Giants with 426 and 8 runs, J Martin tops Cardinals with 40 runs, Medwick drives Cardinals with 45 RBIs, Medwick also 63 hits, Herman leads Cubs with 20 doubles, Ott posts 38 RBIs and 7 home runs, Moore 9 homers, Martin 8 stolen bases, Dean 9 2 with 9 wins, Gumbert 5-1 for Giants.
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Jordan
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Reds
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Gumbert
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Boxing deal looms as baseball notes spill over
New York boxing deal near as owners argue over many points. Dodgers managers shift amid team tensions while Cornell trackmen start strong under Carl Snavely. Boston Bees press on and Dizzy Dean awaits catcher Virgil Davis. Rumors swirl about trades and open air show plans with Barney Ross at Copley venue.
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Pedro Montanez
Fourteen Teams Respond to YMCA Softball Plans
Fourteen softball teams replied over Friday and Saturday to YMCA softball committee plans to sponsor twilight leagues this season starting within ten days. EBm-Player and Independent leagues draw interest with teams like Orange Transportation Co and Denver Bar forming rosters. Telephone Co club led by Don Cleaver lists veterans Howard Howell and others. League officials request managers confirm participation promptly.
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Few college track stars ready for Berlin competition
After major inter collegiate meets in 1936, only a few undergraduates and graduates look likely to excel at the Olympic trials in July. Notables Owens Lash Williams Levy Towns OBrien show promise, but many collegiate winners do not indicate readiness for international competition. Western athletes lead in several events with a few standout performances from Duke and Brown in field events.
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Ohio State
Jesse Owens
Don Lash
Indiana
Archie Williams
California
Jim Levy
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Eddie O’brien
Syracuse
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Australia Favored To Clinch Davis Cup Final
Australia leads the American Zone series 2 to 1 and aims to seal the Davis Cup final with Jack Crawford set to face Wilmer Allison in the opening singles. Adrian Quist meets Don Budge in a pivotal rematch as Budge and Gene Mako’s errors cost the U S. a chance.
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Dodgers Giants clash goes five as Berger stars
In a 4-3 game Dodgers beat Giants with Wally Berger collecting key hits. Other results include Bees rallying to 6-5 over Phillies, Tigers edged by Browns 11-10 on Hornsby’s ninth inning hit, and Indians nailing a 7-5 win over Chicago aided by Vosmik double.
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Registration Aims To Finalize League Entry Plans
Officials stated they plan to confirm intentions to enter leagues this evening to enable player registrations and draw schedules by week’s end.
Women Open Swim Classes At Y M C A This Summer
Austin L. Jones announces women and girls will begin swimming classes at the Y M C A this summer. Beginners and experienced swimmers can join, with two periods each week starting Tuesday evening. The winter Y W C A sessions at the Y M C A have ended.
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Gray Retains Trap Honors in Idaho Tournament
J. C. Gray of Nampa defended the state singles crown at the Idaho Trapshooting Association tournament, hitting 195 of 200. He also won the all around with 368 of 400, edging Boise’s W. A. Stevens who took doubles with 86 of 100. Boise’s team won the 300 target telegraph shoot with 189 of 200, followed by Pocatello’s Cotant Greenberg and Benson.
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Pocatello
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