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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

6

Schmeling to Fight Stribling in Cleveland Stadium Title Bout

Max Schmeling plans an aggressive rushing fight to defend his world heavyweight title against Young Stribling in Cleveland's new municipal stadium next Friday night. Schmeling trains by pressing body punches to wear down Stribling while staying sharp on foot work and speed.

Charles Dunkley Associated Press Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling Young Stribling Cleveland Municipal Stadium Joe Jacobs Schmeling Stribling Pittsburgh Panka Tony Marullo New Orleans Marullo Germany WTAM NBC Jim Jeffries W. L. Stribling Bainbridge Jeffries Pa Stribling Buffalo Thomasville Lillie Braswell St. Louis W. L. Junior Herbert Graham Novelty Columbia S. C China Japan Chile Argentine Brazil Phillipines Mexico Cuba United States Cleveland Stadium Yangtze Venezuela Porto Rico San Juan Strik Strib Macon Kid Comb Atlanta Kid Nappie Dick Leonard Battling Budd Frank Carbone New York Mike McTigue Mike Foxy Skipper Joe Botique Columbus Mike Depo Higat Lydney Drate Georgia Bosnorgoen

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

National League leaders include Davia and Hendrick with top batting averages for Phillies and Reds. Klein leads runs and RBIs for Philadelphia, with Bartell and Davis among doubles leaders. Pitching notes include Bush for Cubs and Derringer for Cardinals. American League leaders feature Ruth and Gehrig in batting and RBIs, with Cronin and Manush strong in hits and triples. Pitching leaders show Fischer and Burke with top win totals.

Davia Phillies Hendrick Reds Klein English Cubs Hornsby Terry Giants Bartell Davis Worthington Braves Watkins Cardinals Terry Giants American League Ruth Yankees Morgan Indians Myer Senators Gehrig Bishop Athletics Cronin Combs Simmons Webb Red Sox Manush Johnson Tigers

Buds Take Opening Game of Series Over Brunswick

The Buds defeated Brunswick 7 to 5 in Seaside City to take the first game of a two game series. Hand and Bush limited the Sea Lions to scattered hits, with Brunswick scoring three in the first inning. The teams meet again this afternoon with Henry slotted to pitch for the Buds.

Buds Brunswick Seaside City Hand Bush Sea Lions Brunwick Henry

Ruth and Gehrig Signal Slugging Comeback in League Leaders

Babe Ruth regains AL batting lead with .399 average in week ten as Lou Gehrig lifts himself to tenth in average and leads in runs batted in home runs and total bases. Cronin and Simmons pace other categories. Washington and Philadelphia show notable shifts in team and player stats as Earnshaw tops strikeouts.

Chicago George H. Ruth Henry L. Gehrig New York Yankees Lou Eddie Morgan Cleveland Gehrig Ruth Morgan Simmons Philadelphia Webb Boston Cochrane Phiadelphia West Washington Averill Goslin St. Louis Rey Chapman Yankee Connie Mack Yankees Bob Grove Athletics Charlie Fischer George Earnshaw

St. Louis Browns Survive Giant Week in Junior Circuit

The St. Louis Browns rebound with eight wins in nine after a nine game skid, beating the Yankees and Athletics and taking a 3–2 win over Boston in a tight opener as Pat Caraway helps White Sox end a losing streak. MLB results from St Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia are noted along with NL upsets as Brooklyn and Boston win big. Governor Hardman health update references Commerce, Ga. trip planned.

Tifton joins Big Four League in Daw son’s place

The article reports Tifton entering the Big Four League in place of Daw son and notes the strong South Georgia League club, tied for first before withdrawal, likely to challenge in the second half. It also covers the Buds’ mixed results with Brunswick, race dynamics in major circuits, and a travel offer for a Cleveland game seat, plus local prep on Moultrie Albany and Dawson standings.

Tifton Dawson’s Fang Moultrie Albany Dawson

Tifton joins Big Four League in second half race

Tifton formally entered the Big Four League at a Moultrie meeting replacing Dawson who forfeited. Dawson will likely play on, while Tifton must assemble an eligible list by Tuesday. Next week Buds play Moultrie in three games and Albany in three as the second half race opens.

Tifton Moultrie Dawson Orion Mitchell Thomasville Darr Shealey Buds

Baseball Scores From National League Results

National League results show Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 13 to 2 and New York beat Cincinnati 2 to 0. Brooklyn crushed St Louis 16 to 5 while Boston won 7 to 3 over Chicago. St Louis topped Boston 3 to 2 and Chicago beat Washington 4 to 3. Philadelphia and Detroit and New York and Cleveland matchups noted as Iain. Southern Association games list Chattanooga 3 Memphis 4 and Atlanta Mobile and Nashville 8 with Little Rock 6 as the only scheduled games.

Thomasville Ave Wnee Moultrie Seree Ee Albany Rete Ee Ener Dawson Ee St. Louis Peewee Tne New York See Chicago Eston Freee Brooklyn Steelers Little Rock New Orleans Mobile Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Southern Association Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta-Mobile Iain Nashville

Baseball Schedule for Today’s American League Games

Washington visits Chicago. Boston plays St Louis. Philadelphia hosts Detroit. New York travels to Cleveland. Chicago at Boston. St Louis at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at New York. Pittsburgh meets Philadelphia.

Washington Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland

Stribling family fighters rise to heavyweight myth

The article traces W L Stribling junior and Pa Stribling from early stage show business in 1904 to the boxing rise in the 1920s. It details touring acts, world title fights, near-misses, dramatic trips, and Stribling’s breakout when challenging Mike McTigue, plus a history of the family’s boxing involvement and travels.

Phillies Lead National League in Hitting Hype

New York June 27 Phillies batters show strong league leadership with Chuck Klein Virgil Davis and Dick Bartell among early leaders. Harvey Hendrick holds a .372 average while Davis climbs to .867 and Klein to .354 tying for third. The Cubs top team batting at .303 with solid pitching leaders including Bush Derringer and Grimes.

New York Philadelphia Chuck Klein Virgil Davis Phillies Harvey Hendrick Cincinnati Hendrick Davis Klein Bill Terry Terry Rogers Hornsby Chicago Hornsby Chuck Dick Bartell Red Worthington Boston George Watkins St. Louis Adam Comorosky Pittsburgh Kiki Cuyler Grimm Roettger Arlett Cuyler Whitney Stephenson Cubs New York Giants Cardinals Guy Bush Paul Derringer Burleigh Grimes

British Down But Not Out In Ryder Cup Play

The Ryder Cup moved to its final eight singles matches in Columbus with England trailing 3-1. Lineups included Archie Compston vs Billy Burke, Fred Robson vs Gene Sarazen, and Walter Hagen leading the American side against England’s Charles Whitcombe, as both teams fielded 10 players and状 spectators watched through 36 holes.

Columbus England America Scioto Walter Hagen Hagen Charles Whitcombe Archie Compston Billy Burke Fred Robson Gene Sarazen W. H. Davies Johnny Farrell Abe Mitchell Wilfy Cox Burt Hodson Densmore Shute Whitcombe al Espinosa Arthur Havers Craig Wood George Duncan Syd Basterbrook Leo Diegel Horton Smith Diegel Smith

Stribling Prepares for Schmeling Bout Without Clinching Tactics

Edward J. Neil reports from Geauga Lake Ohio that Bill Stribling concentrates on perfecting his left hand for the heavyweight title fight with Max Schmeling set for the Cleveland municipal stadium next Friday. Stribling works in open air and may spar Tuesday to keep timing sharp while avoiding clinch tactics that have hurt prior bouts. The betting shows Stribling as a 7 to 5 favorite based on his left hand’s speed and accuracy.

Edward J. Neil Associated Press Geauga Lake Bill Stribling Max Schmeling Cleveland Municipal Stribling Schmeling Avergein

Baseball Roundup: Key Hitting Highlights Across Leagues

Irving Burns drove in the decisive run for the Browns in a 3 2 win over the Red Sox. Pat Caraway held the Senators to five hits as the White Sox won 4 3. Johnny Frederick led the Robins with a homer two doubles and a single off Cardinal pitching. Bill Walker blanked the Reds with four hits for the Giants. George Grantham piled up a triple two doubles and a single for the Pirates. Phillies pitching limited opponents while Socks Siebold and Ben Cantwell of the Braves shut down the Cubs to allow a 7 3 victory.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR Associated Press St. Louis Browns Browns New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Boston Jack Rothrock Chicago Washington Pat Caraway White Sox Senators Joe Kuhel Detroit New York Cleveland Brooklyn Robins St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Robins Burleigh Grimes New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Bill Walker Reds Phillies Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates Irving Burns Red Sox Johnny Frederick Cardinal

Boxing Results Roster From Milwaukee and Chicago Events

Milwaukee fighter outpointed Roger Bernard in a 10 round clash. Winnipeg’s Frank Battaglia knocked out Johnny Burns in Oakland in 2 rounds. Chicago’s Jerry Crane out pointed Sid Novak in an 8 round bout. Benny Bass stopped Georgie Day in Philadelphia or New Haven in 2 rounds.

Away Milwaukee Harry Dublinsky Chicago Roger Bernard Frank Battaglia Winnipeg Johnny Burns Oakland Cal Jerry Crane Sid Novak Atlantic Cuy Benny Bass Philadelphia Georgie Day New Haven

Memphis Wins Another as Southern Baseball Stays Hot

Memphis extended its winning streak with an 8 to 6 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts. Nashville halted a winless run by beating the Travelers, while Birmingham and New Orleans did not play and Atlanta and Mobile were rained out.

Memphis Tenn Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Chicks Chattanooga Lookouts Vols Travelers

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