Attendance mark at Overland may be shattered on Sunday
Interest in the Sunday baseball game between the Pocatello Indians and the Pocatello Bannocks at Overland Park at 2 30 p m is rising as season ticket holders and others plan to attend. A vote to award the Molinelli trophy will occur at the start of the second half with players Duke Long Lester Thompson Tom Wilson and Abe Schrimpster in key infield and outfield roles as details of their backgrounds and skills are noted.
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Baseball Dusk of the Dodgers as Mungo Loses in Reds Opener
SID FEDER reports a dramatic baseball day where Van Lingle Mungo fans 11 in a seven hit game yet loses 5-4 to Cincinnati, Brooklyn dropping the opener before the Reds win 5-1 for a twin bill sweep. NL notes Philly 13-4 over Dizzy Dean then 13-4 by Cardinals. Cubs edge Bees 1-0 then 8-4. Giants surge to third with 5-4 win over Pirates. In AL, Yankees nip White Sox 7-6, Senators defeat Browns 12-5, Red Sox homer spree 20th and 21st by Foxx in 9-4 win, Tigers crush A’s 13-1.
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Fight contract offered for Braddock Schmeling title bout
Walter Rothenburg offered $150000 to Mike Jacobs to secure the Braddock Schmeling heavyweight title clash. Jacobs countered that Schmeling is under contract and Braddock is Madison Square Garden property, indicating the bout will be held in the United States despite promotional efforts.
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Ike Jacobs
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Black Sox Home Game Delayed by Absent Monarchs
The Omaha Monarchs, a traveling all Negro baseball team, failed to appear for a scheduled game against the Blackfeet Black Sox. Fans waited nearly an hour while manager Tate Taylor and volunteers scrambled to prepare the field, watering and adding dirt. A softball game between Bohemian Gardens and Oborns Grocery was cancelled as players chose to watch the Monarchs.
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Tiger Jack Fox Triumphs in Spokane Ring Return
Tiger Jack Fox a Spokane Negro light heavyweight, wins by knockout in the fifth round over Tuffy Dial of Los Angeles in his first bout since a previous knockout by John Henry Lewis. Joey August, former Idaho light weight champ, fights Young Corpus of Seattle to a decision after failing to stop his opponent.
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Local golfer presses lead in Idaho state amateur
S C McGinnis of Twin Falls shot 71 to lead a field of 78 in the Idaho state amateur qualifying at Broadmoor. Ray Critchell of Pocatello and Douglas Worthen of Boise chased with 74 and 75 as finals set for Sunday. Fred Von Elm discussed tour sponsor role and the event drew the largest entry.
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H. B. Branding
Zeke Hubbard
Fred Hubbard
al Thurston
Fifteen Legion Juniors Named On Local Team
The American Legion junior baseball committee selected 15 players to represent the local post for state and national competition. The roster includes Don Sherwood Isaac Brewster Joseph Burton Jack Elliott Leland Hillbrand James Hronek Herman Longhurst Robert Liday Muir Hahn Byron De Lamar Wayne Atkinson Darwin Brown James Kateilometes William Burrell Michael Gilmore. The team defeated the CCC headquarters company and Alameda club last week and will play Alameda tonight at Alameda park. A district playoff to decide state entrants is planned, with a possible July 2 game against Blackfoot or another strong team at home if needed.
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Store Department topples Back Shops in 10–0 softball win
In the Y M C A Industrial league, the U P Store Department defeated U P Back Shops 10 to 0 as Lindsey at third shone with four putouts and two assists. Easly and Giannini logged the batteries for the Shops, while Frandsen and L Wilson worked for the Stores. Western States outslug Safeway 12–3, and Telephone Co. swept City Motor 41–8 in twilight play.
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Clearing House routs Furniture Men in Commercial league matchup
Quinn shut down Petersen and the Furniture Men as Clearing House rolled to a 15 to 5 win. Hitting highlights included Worden Hocking Tandy Reynolds Peterson and Dekker Tillman with multiple bases on balls and home runs for an offense that built a nine run lead early.
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Devine
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
The season’s top batters and pitchers feature S Martin of the Cardinals leading in average and runs, Medwick driving counts for the Cardinals with 68 RBI, Ott and Camilli dueling for home runs, and J Dean pacing the pitching list with 13 wins. Gehrig edges with a .402 average and 102 hits for the Yankees, while Foxx drives 21 homers for Boston and Pearson with a 10-3 line for New York.
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Phillies
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Pirates
Medwick
Ott
Giants
Jordan
Bees
Herman
Cubs
Goodman
Reds
J. Dean
Gumbert
Gehrig
Yankees
Sullivan
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Foxx
Red Sox
Dickey
Rolfe
Clift
Browns
Trosky
Powell
Werber
Pearson
Grove
Baseball Roundup From Yesterday’s Night Games
The Associated Press notes several players with strong showings. Gus Mancuso hit a three run homer in the ninth to beat Schoolboy Rowe and the Tigers. Jimmy Foxx blasted two homers for the Red Sox. Ival Goodman and Dolph Camilli also homered, driving wins for their teams.
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Montreal Wrestler Yvon Robert Wins Grudge Match
Montreal fighter Yvon Robert, 220, defeated Gino Garibakli, 218, in two straight falls in Montreal. In Toronto, Ivan Rasputin, 210, beat Frank Dexter, 230, in two straight falls for the two city card.
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Gino Garibakli
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Toronto
Ivan Rasputin
Russia
Frank Dexton
Chicago
Boise Women Vie In State Golf Semifinals
In Boise four Boise residents reached the women's state golf tournament semifinals. Defending champion Mrs. G P Williams faced Mrs Hazel Morton while Mrs Phil Ashford met Mrs Roy Webster. Webster beat Mrs Harry Purcell 4 and 3. Ashford beat Mangum 3 and 2. Morton won 3 and 2. Williams won 1 up.
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Hazel Morton
Phil Ashford
Roy Webster
Webster
Harry Purcell
Ashford
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Nampa
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Cecil Jordan
M. W. Faylor
Russ Morris
Almquist
Buhl
Stewart Campbell
Clare Wighman
Tingey
E. L. Sproat
Joe Robinson
Yankees Shine As Gehrig Leads With .402 Average
New York writers report the Yankees deliver a strong western show while Lou Gehrig leads hitters at .402 as the club rockets to 87 runs in 11 games with 139 hits and 19 home runs. Carl Hubbell nets 10th win for the Giants as boxing notes mix in.
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Coast League reshuffles as Oakland tops after long Portland tilt
In a tense Coast League day, Oakland moves to first while Los Angeles beats Portland in 12 innings 6-5 to drop Portland from second to fourth. The Acorns topple the Missions 8-6, boosting San Francisco Reds, and Seattle climbs to a second place tie with Willie Kamms’ squad by edging the Seals 2-1 as Don Ross departs Sacramento.
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Willie Kamm
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Don Ross
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Sports Mirror: Historical Notes On Earl Averill and Ryder Cup
Today a year ago Earl Averill of the Cleveland Indians suffered a severe burn from a exploding firecracker. Three years ago Great Britain led the United States 2 to 4 at half way in the Ryder Cup pro golf. Five years ago the United States led Great Britain 3 to 1 in Ryder Cup foursomes.
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Henry Stampede at Soda Springs Plans Announced
The 17th Henry stampede and stockmen's reunion will be August 6 to 8 at Soda Springs. Albert Bells serves as president with Tipton as vice president and Stan Matthews as secretary treasurer. Idaho's championship rodeo is an AR A member and uses its rules.
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Wild Horse) Bells
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Rodeo Association of America
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America
Shady Stampede Park
Moundsman Leads Denizens to Six to One Win Over San Diego
A moundsman pitched for the cellar Denizens guiding them to a 6-1 victory against San Diego. The win solidifies their position while the opponent suffers a decisive loss.
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