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Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

said, "bccausc I'm only human
and would like to establish new
record for Wimbledon cham
piOnships. You see, if ] should
be lucky enough TO win il this
year il would beat Mrs. Lambert
Chambers record of seven Vim
bledOn titles. won my seventh,
and tied Mrs. Chamber mark,
i9st year. Of course, I might not
win, but ! don't like TO think
about that"
I asked her why she didn't get
on a boat and go, if she cared SO
much? After all / pointed out.
nine Of her paintings had been sold,
at better than $400 per painting
and a celebration probably was in
order"
yes" she answered, mine have
been sold, and I feel so inspired,
but the tennis schedule this year is
SO confusing. If I went to England
for the Wightman cup and VIM
bledon, I wouldn't be back in this
country until late in July. That
would be all right, except that our
championships start at Forest Hills
early in September, and l want TO
play in them That would mean a
wait of better than a month in New
York. I just couldn't go home and
then return for Forest Hills. Two
such long train trips would kill me-
IL will delight the Forest Hills
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

IIIeI IIOEIIy UdsI WHICH, VII 4Ua-
ture the two fastest qualifying
autos. The winner will be award
ed a trophy to be donated by Jack
Person.
All qualifying races will be held
early in the evening starting al
$50.
Due to the efforts OF officials
in Thursday nights races and
there will be five autos from San
Diego. Valley drivers are. Ward
Swarthout. Fred Soloman. Frank
fornia.
Seven valley cars will compete
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

nings. Pete Appleton, who succeed
ed him, gaze up the Sox sixth
and final run in the sixth.
Rick Ferrell was injured in the
first inning when in running out
double he tripped over second
base, injuring his right ankle and
had to be replaced by Moe Berg,
II is expected that Ferrell will be
out for week or ten days.
NEW YORK-Sam Leslie's fourth
homer in eight days enabled Al
Smith to beat Joe Bowman in q
pitching duel. the New York Giants
defeating the Philadelphia Phillies
10.
Smith. in scoring his fourth vic
terry against two defeats struck out
four and walked two, only five
Phillies hitting safely.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
Bench
Warming
BY Burdette Kinne
Post-Press Sports Editor

Encouraged by my success in
picking winners OF the Brawley
amateur boxing matches in pre-
vious attempt. when all Of the
fighters I picked to win came Sec
ond with the exception of one bat
tler-he won an unpopular decision
-, - - - = -
I will lapse into state OF IN
consciousness and make another
stab at picking the winners of to-
bouts.
In the first fight Johnny Amara
will take the measure of Walter
Henry, the Imperial flash.
The second fight will go to V.
Smith over ]. Warren. In the
third battle Shorty HOuge, ia
cumba slugger. is slated to K.O.
Pete Lugo, of Brawley early in
the third canto. Joe Gonzales
will uphold the reputation of
Calexico fighters by trimming
Phil King in the fourth fight.
Bill White will K.O. Ed Cad
den in the second round of their
fight and Kid Escalona will hand
Bobby Hagar his third successive
setback.
Manuel Ortiz will lose a close
decision TO Pat Guillon, the On
,tario speedster.
In the headliner of the card
Dora Perez will take close four
round decision over Julio Estrada
and earn the right to meet Her
man Graves on next weeks pro-
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

When Pitcher Bobby Smith of
the Bees relieved Pitcher Tiny
Chaplin in the eighth inning of
the May IS game with the ST
Louis Cardinals and held the Frisch-
men in check, it marked the fourth
time this season that Smith had
gone in as relief tWirlcr and saved
a game for Boston He has yet 10
be credited with victory, how
ever
Through May IS. George Mystt
and Bobby Doerr had negotiated
p double play for the San Diego
Padres
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
FROM THE
SPORTING NEWS

When Buck NeWsom OF the
Browns famed Il on the afternoon
of May IS he set league high
mark in whiffs fer the season. The
previous mark was nine. made by
Pat Malone Of the Yankees. 1t was
the Brownies who did the waving
that day, too.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
MIDGET CARS TO SPEED
III FIRST NIGHT RACES

Hetzel, Bob Douthitt. Hobart Her
rick. Fred Davis and H. Young.
Fans are assured of ample seat
tiag acCCmodations as the asSOcia-
ton has arranged to have more
bleachers moved into the park.
Races will be held every Thurs
day night throughout the summer
with the pick of midget auto driV-
ers from every part OF California
and Arizona slated to compete.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
FirpO Scores Win
In Comeback Drive

ROSARIO, Argentina, May 26.
tU.P)--Luis Angel Firpo, one-time
Bull of The Pampas' boasted an
other knockout in his comeback
attempt today.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

Yesterdays Results
New York l, Philadelphia 0.
st Louis 2. Chicago /.
Boston 3 Brooklyn 0.
Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati 2.
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and car owners of the association.
the track has been put in perfect
condition and is rated as one Of
the fastest ovalS in southern Cali
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
Dora Perez TO Try
To Stop Estrada's
Row of Victories

Dora Perez amateur middleweght champion of Baja
California, will attempt to halt the string of victories
run up by Julio Estrada, No l mddeweight Of the San
Bernardno athletic club in tonights amateur fights in
the BrawleY arena The first fight will at 80 pm
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

Twelve midget will the starting line
Thursday night at the Eastsde ball park speedway each
driver cunning his machine in wild dash for honOrS
Imperial Valleys first night
The will start promptly at o'clock with the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
Power Nine
Trims EIks;
2O-30 Wins

Nev-Cal indoor nine turn
ed in the biggest upset of B
league play Monday night
when the Power company
team defeated the pace-set-
ing Elks 9-8 in an extra inning
contest.
The upset victory threw the B
league race into two way tie
ter first place between the Power
company and the 20-30 club, who
defeated the Eagles Club 8-3 in
the first game Monday night, and
pushed the Elks into third place
tie with Golden State.
Misenheimer and Conner placed
the Nev-Cal with two hits apiece
and E. Miller led the Elks with
two doubles and a single in five
trips to the platter.
Billy SunStrom coasted to an
easy win over the Eagles in the
first game as the 20-30 Sluggers
raped out six hits for nine runs.
First Game
2O-3O ............. 41O 300 0-8-5-1
Eagles ............ 600 OIL l-3-o-l
Sunstrom and CoWan; Patterson
and Denman.
Second Game
Elks ............. 1l0 104 10-S-l2-1
Nev-Cal ........ 310 040 01Z9-9-4
Pulliam. Davis and Payne;
Sheffield and Werve.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26
AMERICAN

Yesterdays Results
New York z, Philadelphia 10.
Boston 8, Washington 0.
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s 7 A n DINCS
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
NATIONAL

No games, teams travelling.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

r. Lott, Priest and Williams; Wig
ington, Rogers and r. Lott.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

Pablo Vasquez and Robinson; Rit-
ter and Brown.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-26

BY DOROTHY SPEAR.
Deputy Clerk
AL rs Ai5-l2-19-26 J2-9-i6-23
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
icago Cubs Must prOUe Road Pay To Keep ChampionsiD
Louis Sheds A Ton of Weight
By DAN PARKER
LAKEWOOD, N. ,.

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|DIMACCIO WINS ALL-STAR VOTE
Sensational New York Rookie Top Choice in
 Player Vote

Boston, June 12. (UP)-Joe Di- maggie, sensational rookie outhelder of the New York Yankees appeared today to have clinched Q starting berth in the fourth annual all-star major league game ct National league field here July 2.
 Latest returns in the nationwide poll of fans showed that the San Francisco Kid not only was far ahead of all American league left flelders but was first choice among all outflelders, surpassing center fielder Earl Averill of the Cleve- land Indians.
 Meanwhile, the one-man 'Gstrike'' of Pitcher Lingle Van Mungo from the Brooklyn Dodgers added to the woe of of1ciais in charge of the game. Van Mungo is second choice among National league pitchers and if the speed-ball artist refuses to re- lent, selections will be upset. The already doubtful status of Manager Mickey Cochrane of the world champion Detroit Tigers has caused headache No. in the all-star setup. Cochrane has been named manager of the American league stars, but If his current illness is prolonged, a new pilot must be selected. Mickey also is Q top-heavy favorite among fans for the catching job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
GRIMM GROUP IS IN FINE FORM
 FOR MID-SEASON
Pitchers Have Been Win- ming Steadily; Shoot for
 8 Straight Today
BY LESLIE AVERY
(United Press stan Correspondent

NQMbbS0 4EgDD 0BOAA NOeASSASVN0SAAV
 New York, June 12. (UP)-The Chicago Cubs were out to win their ninth straight baseball game today, but Manager Charley Grimm will have to spur his club toward Q b0t- ter showing on the road if he hopes to be Q contender for the National league pennant.
 If the Cubs win today they will tie the season record of nine con- secutive victories compiled by the Giants last month-in turn the longest since the Chicagoans ran of 2l straight fall fall. Grimm hes his pitching staff in fine shape now with six starts winning regularly. Lee, Warneke, Henshaw, French, Davis, Carleton, Lee and Warneke is the order in which Cub hurlerS have started and finished In win. ming their last eight games at Wrlgley field.
 There is an old baseball axiom that a team has to play 800 or bet- ter ball on the road if 1t hopes to win the championship. The CubmS played at Q .6S0 clip away from home in winning the flag last year. But their showing this season is not nearly 50 impressive. They have won only seven out of 18 road games for an average of 1888. Wins in 2l out of 3l at home in their own back yard have put them in second place today, just three and oIie-half games behind the league leading Cardinals, famous for their ability to wiYs away from St. Louis.
 Bill Lee chalked up his fifth win of the year as the Cubs turned back the Boston Bees 6 to { yesterday, to gain full game on the Cardinals who were walloped 12 to 1 by the Philadelphia Phillies. The CinciIl. natl Reds won their second night game of the season, 4 to 3 over the Brooklyn Dodgers who now have lost eight straight. The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates were rained out.
 In the American league, the lead- ing New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 10 to Q as Q result of Red Rolfe's two-bagger driving in two runs in the 10th. The second place Boston Red Sox kept pace with @ 2 to s decision ovre the St. Louis Browns.
 Jimmy Deshong pitched 2 two- hit masterpiece as the Washington
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
HARTFORD BOY TO
 PITCH FOR ATHLETICS

Philadelphia, June 12.-(UP).- Connie Mack, manager of the Phila- delphia Athletics, announced today he had signed two pitchers and reached the American League play- CT limit of 2O.
 The As acquired Randall Gum pert, righthander from Monocacy, Pa, and Peter Naktenis, southpaw graduate of Duke University. Nak- tenis' home Is in Hartford, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Since women are short hittergs the department they should prac- tice and become experts in is the short game.
 It is around the greens that many strokes are lost. The player who can chip close to the pin picks up the stroke lost through the iza- ability to hit hard.
 To play the chip, 1t is essential that the club be kept low and close to the ground. This prevents 1t from descending and ascending abruptly, which often is the cause of hitting behind, ir topping the ball.
 It often is said that this shot must be made with the wrists only. When the stroke is played in this manner, however, the club must strike the ball at the lowest point in the arc for the most accurate shot. Your chances of error arc then greater than if the hands are allowed to go forward with the stroke. This action keeps the club low and close to the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
The Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played On This Date
By B. E. JARRETT .
DTNlEEN AND HOWELL IN SIXTEEN INNING DUEL, RED SOX BEATING BROWN 2 TO I AT ST. LOUIS
JUNE 12, 1904

champion and Howell of GcAeers Browns gave pitching exhibition allowing sixteenth inning Boston scored beating St Louis 1.
 DOughery hit grounder which Gleason and Hill tried pick me-fesult safe Manager Jimmie Collins Dougy and then second after sahl had flied out Hed Collins the could in their han
 the h for ten innings thereafter Howell although assisted Gleason sugden who twice cut of by double plays
 stole home the seventh tying the scorehe only chaked up against Dnneen.
 NOTE The pitchers major place 1903 when Wadd beat tol in fourteen
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Harvard

Red Top, Conn, June l2.-(UP).- Only 6 light workout was pro- grainmed for the Harvard crews here today, to be followed by strict schedule for the remaining six days before the annual classic next Fri. day.
 The Freshmen and Jayvees held time trials over 6 two-raile course late yesterdy. The Freshmen man. euvered the stretch in 10:l2. The time was bettered slightly by the Jayvees.
 No changes have been made in the varsity shell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
HARVARD AND YALE
 ON DIAMOND TODAY

Cambridge, Mass, June i2.-(UP) s-The traditional Harvard-Yale Eivalry assumed added importance today, with Harvard's hopes of an eastern intercollegiate league base- ball championship hanging in the balance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Senators won a tight game 2 to o from the Chicago White Sox. Five hit pitching by Harry Kelly gave the Philadelphia Athletics Q to 2 win over the Cleveland Indians.
 YESTERDAYS HERO: - Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees whose double drove home two runs in the tenth to defeat the Detroit Tigers. It was his fourth extra base hit of the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
COLLEGE CREWS
Yale

Gales Ferry, Conn.,, June 12.-- (UP) .-Coach Ed Leaders revamped Yale varsity crew was to put out on the Thames river today for one of the many long practice drills as Q part of the grooming for the an. nual regatta with Harvard June 19.
 With the exception of two places, the main shell was composed of junior varsity oarsmen. Duane won the seat ct coxswain and time trials were scheduled against the Jayvees. Capt. Jim Castle remained at stroke of the latter shell with Bob Davis filling his place in the big shell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
STAGE OR sTooaEs

Like Benny Leonard, Canzoneri thinks he was cut out to be an ac' tor. In fact the champion is con sidering Q stage offer right now Also he has received several offer for short radio talks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Runs--Hack 2, Galan 2, Demaree, Allen, II. Lee, Lopez. Cuccinello, Coscarart. 1CrrorS--Coscarart, Cav arretta. Runs batted in-Urbanski, coscarart ?, Lopez. Hack, Galan, o. base hIts--H. Lee, Coscarart, Lopez, Hack, O'Deo. Home run-Hack. Stolen base.-Galan. Double play Herman to English to Cavarretta. Left on bases--Boston s, Chicago 5. Bases on balls-Oh Benge {; on ". a; w. Lee 2. Hits--Off Benge 10 in 62.3 Innings; off Chaplin 0 in 1-3. Wild pltch-13enge. Losing pitcher Benge. Umpires-Pinelli, stewart and Reardon. Tlme-1:43.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
The Standings

AMERICAN LEAGUE
 Yesterdays Results Boston z, st. Louis s. New York 10, Detroit 9. Philadelphia 6, Cleveland 2. Washington 2e Chicago 0.
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Yemeer1mvsm neamlfn

Chicago 6, Boston {.
 Philadelphia 12, St. Louis (. M New York Pittsburgh (rain). Cincinnati {, Brooklyn 2.
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The Standing
mndlnvsn anmaa

AWUUIN W4NAEO Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Philadelphia. Chicago at Washington. st. Louis at Boston.
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The etanalnR
TaanYla Gamaa

Boston at Chicago.
 Philadelphia at st. Ka0uiNs New York at #iltaburghs lonly games schoduled.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Runs---Crosetti 2, Rolfe. Gehrig 2, selkirls 2. Laszeri I. Glenn, Rogen 2, FORK 2, Goslin, Burns 2, owen, Reiber. Errors-Crosetti, Owen. Runs batted in--Goslin 2, simmons, Gehrig 2. Gehringer, Rolfe 3, Chap man, RufIing 2, Reiber 2. Lawson 2, Glenn. Two-base hits-Rolfe 3, eel-
 kirk, Simmons. Three-base hits. Rolfe, Crosetti. Laszeri. Lawson. Home runs--Gehrig, Goslin, Reiber. sscrilices--.owen, Fox, saltsgaver: Owen, Gehringer to Burns: Left on bases-New York Q, Detroit. [. Bases on balls-Pearson 2. Rowe s, Hadley i, KieInhans 2, Lawson 2. strlkeouts --pearson |, Rowe {. Hits-Oh Pearson 6 in 41.a innings; of Had lev i in a2 2-3; off Broaca 3 in Q Nnone out in 9th): off KleInhans 1
 In (none out in. l0thl; off Malone i in i: off Rowe 10 In q les; or Law son ( ln 9. Wild pltches-Pearson, Rowe. Winning pltcher--Malcne. Losing pitcher-Lsawson. umpries-=
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
The Score:

BOSTON ..,,.,.,.,,..O 0 o l o 1-2 ST. LOUIS ..........0 0 VI summary base Padden Sacrifice htsFsrr Gleason Keoe Hemph Cons Freeman Dou- be pyJones Gleason to sugen Gleason to Jones to sude Earned run-St Louis l. bals-of Dnneen on Howell Struck ouBy by Howell Left basst Louis il,
 What T the Greatest Game 18th of June?
 SEE THIS COLUMN TOMORROW
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K R Ran for coleman ii, 7th. xxx Batted for Andrews in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
e9ee sUV " NEW YORK (A)

One out when winning run was scored. a..
 FEE Ran for Ruifing In Sth.
 Batted for Jorgens In Sth.
 zssz Batted for Malone in 10th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Runs-Cooke Q. Toxx, CronIn, Werber. R. Terrell, Henry, Lary, -Ciift. Runs batted in--Solters 9, t. Terrell {, Toxx. Two base hits Solters, Werber, R. Terrell. Home run-R. Terrell. sacrifce=Came. Left on bases---st. Louis 2, Boston off Henry 2. strikcouts--By Thomas 1; by Henry 8; by Wilson $. Hits or Thomas 8 in c innings; off An- drews 3 in 2; off Henry 1 in 3 (none out in 4thl of. Wilson 6 in c. Balk Henry. Winning pitcher:-Wilson. Summers. owens and Johnston. Time-2:06.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

zBatted for Winford in 5th.
 xz Batted for Munns in 8th.
 Score by innings:-
 Philadelphia 200 200 044-12 St. Louis ...........1OO III OOO-
 Runs-Chiozza, Sulik 2, Camilli. whitney 2, Norris. Grace ,, Gomez a, 8. Martin 2, Hize 2. Errors Gomez 2, g. Martin 3, Cox, Durocher, Norris. Runs batted in-Sulik 3, J. Martin, Grace, Gomez ,, Davis, Du- rocher, ChiozSa 2, Klein. Passeau. Two -base hits-J. Martin, Davis, Grace, Mlze, Norris. Gomez, Collins. Three-base hits-Sulik,. S. Martin. Gomez. Home run-Sulik. Sacrifices |-passeau, Norris. Whitney. Double plays-Collins to Durocher to s. Martin; CamilIi to Norris to Camllli. Left on baseB-St. Louis II. phtia- delphia 6. Bases on balls-On Jor- gems i of Passeau 1; of Cox T.; oK Winford 2; of Munns 1. Strlkeouts-- J0Fgens 2; Passeau 2; Winf0rd ]; Munns 1. Hits--OfI Jorgens n in 6 1-3 innings: off pasaeau fin S-a; off Wlnford In (: off Mum In (; off Cox 9 in 1. Winning pitcher paaseau. Losing pitcher--Munns Umpires Sears, Ballanfant and Klem. Tiine--2:3O.
 r.. A. d a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Quinn, 0rmsby and McGowan. Time -a;bS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Batted for Winford in 5th. zz Batted for Munng in Sth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Score by innings:- st. Louis ... 100 iii O0O- {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12
x Batted for Chaplin in Oth.
Rung--Hacls 2, Qalan 2, Demaree

Score by innIngs:- Boston s.''.''''''''Vfv VVv vvVVvv-Se vVv CntcaBO sssssssSssss sVAs WI SV-
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Score by innings:-- - St. Louis s''''''''.3Vv iVV w. Boston s'ss''ss'' ''VVs AoV VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-12

Hundreds of pairs from the worlds largest maker of Summer Suits. Made to sell for $500. In this June event ...............
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-07
POLICE DETAILS
 GUARD TANNERY

Peabody, Mass. April 7-(UP)-- Heavy police details patrolled the tannery district today in an effort to prevent recurrence of strike violence that hared yesterday.
 Armed with tear gas as well as service revolvers, police said they had sufficient equipment and men to "cope with any emergency" No call for assistance to neighboring cities or towns was anticipated.
 Automobiles of two private de- tectives hired to protect strike break ers were overturned and burned, a third was wrecked and others were damaged last night. Windows of tanneries were shattered with stones.
 The violence followed persistent refusal of the l.. H. Hamel & Co. of Haverhill to sign an agreement with the National Leather Workers as- sociation. Union workers in Pea body, Lynn and Salem tanneries, to which $500,000 worth of skins had been sent from the flood wrecked Hamel plant for processing, walked out and joined in an attempt to halt work on the partly-cured skins.
 Non-union workers who had been besieged for hours in the Essex Tanning company, Thayer -Foss and B. E. Cox plants escaped to safety early today as their food supplies dwindied.