Roundup of 1930s Sports Buzz and Rumors
A collage of sports notes from boxing to baseball and football previews. Mentions Eddie Waitkus and Tony Galento, Gulfstream Park, Gulfstream and Tropical Park deals, Lou Gehrig biography near completion, Tulane Boston College opener broadcast talk, De troit cap, and diverse gossip from Chicago to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dey
Luttrell
California
Gulfstream Park
Miami
Buck Tropical Park
Harry Lenny
Tony Musto
Chicago
Tony
Tony Galento
Max Baer
Stan W. Carlson
Minneapolis
Lou Gehrig
Galento
Jack Kearns
Baer
New England
Beantown
Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
National League results Brooklyn 5 Chicago 4 and New York 7 Philadelphia 0. Standings show Brooklyn leading with .636, New York .625, Cincinnati .655, Chicago .524, Pittsburgh .418, St. Louis .400, Boston .373, Philadelphia .881 with upcoming games Boston at Brooklyn, Chicago at Cincinnati, St. Louis at Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Errickson
Wyatt
Mooty
Derringer
Cooper
McGee
Heintzelman
Cleveland
Detroit
New York Coves
Weete
Philadelphia Esps
Washington
Berryville Horse Show Set For August 15 16
Berryville Virginia hosts its annual Berryville Horse Show August 15 and 16. The 1939 exhibit ran a $600 deficit prompting changes including fewer classes and switched prize money to ribbons. Thirty nine classes are planned with four events eliminated and a new high jump feature. Judges named include Dr. Edgar W. Powell Maj General Guy V. Henry William A. Meteger J R H Alexander and Jerge G Smith for respective divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Horse Shopen
Huenmert Nnal Stockholders
Hummer
Hunter
Edgar W. Powell
Bryn Mawr
Guy V. Henry
Chevy Chase
William A. Meteger
J. R. H. Alexander
Leesburg
Jerge
Suggests Headgear For Baseballers
Napoleon Lajoie, one of baseball's immortals, urged headgear for batters to prevent bean balls. At 64, he spoke from his Mentor on the Lake home, saying it is better to wear a helmet than be carried away on a stretcher while fans debate his place among the greats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentor-On-The-Lake
Napoleon
Larry) Lajoie
Lajoie
Eddie Collins
Lake Erie Shore
Cleveland
East-West Tennis Opens Davis Cup Edition in SEWICKLEY
SEWICKLEY Pa June 28 A grass court clash at 1 p m EST opens the Davis Cup Edition of the East West Tennis championship with Frankie Parker of New Jersey the nation’s No 2 player facing Welby Van Horn of California. The 51 year old intersectional tournament with a Davis Cup heritage becomes a substitute for the latter cancelled in 1915 18 as international rivalry shifts toward rifles over racquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Frankie Parker
New Jersey
Welby van Horn
California
Concert on Singing Tower at Luray Virginia
A 3 o clock Sunday recital on the Singing Tower in Luray features carillonneur Charles ytman. The program includes Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus The Bells of St Mary Beau tiful Dreamer The Star Spangled Banner and other pieces with recurring daily 3 pm recitals and an extra 9 pm Saturday showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ytman
Carillonneur
Erica
Jesus
E J
Webb
Mrs Benjamin Harrison at Republican Conclave in Philadelphia
An inveterate attendee at national conventions Mrs Benjamin Harrison widow of the late President is shown at the latest Republican conclave in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Philadelphia
Local Minister Most Popular in National Marble Tournament
In Wildwood by the Sea Virginia youngster Gilbert Ching, of Chinese parentage, placed highest in his section with a .438 average at the National Marble Tournament. Roanoke and Norfolk reps posted .400 and .378. Fourteen nationalities compete, and the Virginian is the crowd favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood-By-The-Sea
Gilbert Ching
Meechester
Frederick
Clarke County
Roanoke
Norfolk
Softball Standings and Schedule Details
The notice lists weekly standings and upcoming games for Division B teams including Icebergs United Food Plaza Woolen M, Jr Board and Miller & Anderson. It notes matchups for Tuesday Wednesday and next week with teams and number court references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Food
Ee Food
Jr. Board
Plaza
VE. Woolen M Plaza
Joe’s
Miller & Anderson
O'Sullivan
We Pet
Teevee Eee
Woolen See
United Food 430 Icebergs
Tee Plaza
Seevene
Newsom Luck and Lions: Tigers Beat Browns 2-1
Buck Newsome of the Detroit Tigers survives a rough night to notch his tenth win as Charley Gehringer and Hank Greenberg homer to lift Detroit past the St Louis Browns 2-1. Hal Schumacher and the Giants blank the Phillies 7-0, while the Dodgers edge the Cubs 5-4 in a nine-hit game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Bailey
Ted Press
Buck
Newsome
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
St. Louis
Newsom
Bob Harris
Bill Trotter
Aspana Tigers
Charley Gehringer
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Giants
Hal Schumacher
Phillies
New York Giants
Household Goods Sale on June 29 at 1 PM
Household goods including beds chairs refrigerators radios a Columbia Victrola antiques sideboards chests glass and more to be sold. One 1937 Ford pickup in excellent condition. Sale to be held Saturday June 29 at 1 PM by Harry E Anderson Sharp Street Dunn and Duvall on 1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Harry E. Anderson
Sharp Street
Dunn and Duvall
Spotlight On Local Sports Highlights and Local Figures
A feature on local athletes across multiple sports cites Thomas G. and Jim Gillette, detailing college years, injuries, and pro baseball and basketball contracts. It notes a meeting for National Sports Week in Winchester and mentions Snag Sargent and Gilbert Ching returning from Wildwood after a national marble tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snag Sargent
Winchester
Gilbert Ching
Wildwood
N. J
Gilbert
Snag
Baseball Roundup: Schumacher Giants Shut Out Phillies
Yesterday's Stars report Hal Schumacher and the Giants shut out the Phillies on three hits. Charley Gehringer and Hank Greenberg homered for Detroit in a 2-1 win over the Browns. Pete Coscarart drove in two with a two run double as the Dodgers edged the Cubs 5-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Phillies
Charley Gehringer
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Detroit
Browns
Pete Coscarart
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cubs
Frederick Hopes For Big July 4 Motorcycle Races
Frederick MD June 28 annual motorcycle races return July 4 with pro riders from the East in a half mile dirt track event drawing over 10 000 spectators. Notable foes include Woodsie Castonguay of Bridgeport and 20egres Bill Huber of Reading as ten events unfold starting at noon time trials and 2 pm main races. Sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association the Delphey Brothers promote the event in Frederick and Hagerstown with Winchester club members planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Huber
American Motorcycle Association
Delphey Brothers
Hagerstown
Prederick
Virginia Cycle Club of
Winchester
Winchester Club
Fights Last Night Report From Multiple Cities
Joe Fontana of Brooklyn knocked out Lee Harper of Texas in New York. Georgie Pace of Cleveland stopped Lawrence Gunn in Baltimore for the bantamweight title non title. Teddy Yarosz of Pittsburgh out-pointed Bud Mignault of Brockton in East Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Joe Fontana
Brooklyn
Lee Harper
Texas
Baltimore
Georgie Pace
Cleveland
Lawrence Gunn
East Liverpool
Teddy Yarosz
Pittsburgh
Bud Mignault
Brockton
Mass
Troutdale Open Gold tournament opens at Evergreen
Evergreen Colorado hosts the Troutdale Open Gold starting today on a course set 7,500 feet above sea level. Players tee off near Bear Creek with mountain ridges, granite cliffs, and pines framing fairways as they navigate the tee to 18th hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Colo
Bear Creek
Yowling Wildcats Of Williamsport To Face Berryville
The Wildcats carry a strong season record and seek a victory at Winchester Park. Berryville will rely on Pearson and Clarke to counter Williamsport's line drive offense as both teams aim for a Sunday 3 p.m. showdown benefiting local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowling Wildcats
Williamsport
Berryville
Wildcats
Winchester Park
Erry Smith
Michael
Burch
Clarke
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Alice Marble
Harvey
Tls
Lou Boudreau
Eddie Waitkus
Tulsa
Texas Tech
John P. Carmichael
Chicago Daily News
Dean
Pie Traynor
Kie Frisch
Minot
N. D
Tom Yawkey
Ed Barrow
Bil O'Brien
Fellows
Navy
Loudoun Sr
Berryville Horse Show
Singin Tower
Luray Va
Bell’s
Bell Clothes Store
Winchester Front Royal
Story
Yeass
B. Newsom
Prince Hall
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Bill Rogell
Lone Fox
Johnny Autry
Rhythm Rangers
Hank and
Sue Sneezy Slim
Donald Duck
Oak Grove
Martinsburg
Pikesat
Maryland
United States
National Brewing Company of
Thomas G
Nate
Orlando
Universi
Jim
Green Bay Packers
Jie Gillette
Howard James
West Piccadilly Street
St. Paul St
Lily
C. B.S
Nehi Bottling CO
Goodrich
Silvertown
Wnonake
Ove TS
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