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Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
OFFICIAL LIES

Daily press reports from Spain carry
Horror Tale" claims by both sides in
the Spanish revolution. One side today
will issue an official report that the
enemy has ruthlessly slaughtered inno-
cent women and children, and next day
the other will make similar claims with
a few additional heart-rending elabora-
tions.
These remind us of the World War
days and the reports of baby-killing and
the like Just as in those days much of
the claims were originated to stir up war
fever, apparently the same tactics are
a universal implement of Mars. Evidence
is seen in the Sino-Japanese conflict and,
it will be recalled widely utilized in the
Italian invasion of Ethiopia.
1t should be pointed out that the world
press services do not report these in
cidents as fact. They report only that
such-and-such an army headquarters or
governmental official issued such a
statement.
1t is the obligation of the news ser
vice to report the statement; it is the
option of the reader whether to believe
the claim.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
q on Sol
~ FRANK WATANABE
l"l ~ 70 HOLDEN
PRISON GLEE
nv 70 hoLpgN

Pretty too soon Los Angeles shall
having beautiful Crime Residence
Federal Prison | referring at, same are
costing price One million dollar and a
half.
It seem very easy to getting big ap-
propriates from u. S. for crlmsters
stone mansion, but impossible for SINH
lar for honest fellows.
If San Francisco have got Alcatraz,
Los Angeles will get one also. This caus-
ING a less wasteage of publicity. From
now onward the cream of the criminals
will residing in Los Angeles, same as
usual but now it will be official.
Thank UOu please.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25

jumping around as lively as eric
ket in a film not long ago. Before
I donned long trousers she had
long since passed the ingenue stage
and was portraying matronly roles.
She looks only slightly older than
30 years ago and is certainly as &C
tive.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
New York Day by Day
By O. O. Mcintyre

drug firm on 18th street called Eli
mer and Amend.
90
Young Eddy Duchin, bewildered
and stunned by the tragic passing
of his socialite wife, Marjorie Oel-
richs, following the birth of son,
has taken on a melancholia that
is the worry of friends. Away from
work he sits for hour after hour at
a window, folding and unfolding
4 handkerchief in the manner Of
Theodore Dresser. Their marriage
was a true love match. Night after
night as we'll as at tea dances for
which her husband played his wife
sat at an obscure table, listening
and snatching few moments with
him when he came to her between
tunes. For years she had been a
social favorite here and abroad,
but Duchin did not care for society
| and was interested only in his mus
| ic. She willingly gave IL all up and
was happy in the sacrifice. In the
brief period of their marriage, too
she had done much to promote her
talented husband. Everyone COM
mented on the polish and culture
ne seemed suddenly To acquire
From a rather gaWdy, gangly and
loose -wristed boy from the tall
grasses he took on satorial gloss
handling evening clothes and a
TOD hat somewhat in the manner
Of Richard Harding Davis In four
years he progressed from $l00-
a-week piano player to the leader
Of his own orchestra, and with his
radio and stage engagements has
an income in excess of 100000 a
year
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25

If he prefers to wear tuxedo but has
his picture taken in overalls it is safe
bet he's a politician.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25

The outlook for better farm pur-
chasing power as stimulus to in
creased fall business is aided by
factors like this: Farm mortgage
debt is far lower than during the
1929 era, and pays far lower rate
of interest. Farmers taxes are still
perhaps 80 per cent lower than they
were eight years ago. This better
status of the farmer has been re-
vealing itself in firmer status OF
farm values than has been since
1892.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25

An annual mystery is why so many
business men think sun-drenched golf
course is cooler than their office.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
Bruce Cation Says:>>
Hopeful Outlook for Fall Trade

buying holds it up in good style.
Automobile output itself holds up
in manner that has surprised
many in the trade, the slight de-
cline being less than is usual at
this time of year. Operations in
this industry despite shut-downs,
are close to a record for the END
of a model year.
Sales of six leading mail order
houses will come close to billion.
dollars this year, not only an iIs|
crease of 81 per cent over last year.
but far greater than those of 1923.
This is another of the national en-
terprises which is actually break
ing through 1929 highs. the objec-
tive that must be attained if any
thing approximately the 1929 kind
of prosperity is to be reached.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25

There must be some recipe for
longevity among show folk. In
glancing through house pamphlet
of the lambs l found listed actively
in the profession actors my father
u9ed to enjoy. such as Ernest
LaWford, Charles Dalton, Ferdinand
Gottschalk, william Danforth, Ro-
bert Tabor and Etienne Girardot.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Hill, Simmons Great Afield.
"HEN Yves needed a double pl;

M 11CN YVES letQtu uOuUle pIdy
to get out of a hole in the sew
enth inning the Griffs came up with
one, ending a tough inning. When
Rookie George Tebbetts banged a
low liner to center to start the ninth
and, probably, a game-winning rally
II 1t had landed, Jess Hill made a
brilliant catch a foot off the ground.
When the Tigers managed to put
two hits together in one inning for
the first and only time in the twelfth
inning it was Simmons who con-
tributed a great throw to cut down
. runner and end the rally.
This kind Of stuff, of course, has
been happening only when Ferrell
has been pitching lately but the seed
is being planted The Griffs may
start doing it for other pitchers again
and the hurlers, in turn, may respond
with better ball. It's possible.
To set the stage for the twelfth
inning curtain the Mats took a 10
lead in the sixth on Hills single, a
wild pitch, two bases on balls and
Simmons fielder's choice.
The Tigers tied it in the eighth
inning, when Rogell doubled to open
and took third on a grounder by
Charlie Gehringer. Ferrell made
Hank Greenberg bounce to Ossie
Bluege, who was playing short yes
terday against Wade, and Rogell beat
Ossie's throw to the plate by an eye
lash to score and even things. Thus
the battle waged until Brother Rick
Of the Ferrell & Ferreu firm got busy
In the twelfth.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Find Lost Pitch
In Ump's Pocket

e, the Associated Press.
SAVANNAH, Ga, June ia
pitched base ball eluded Catcher
Red Lane under the lights here and
disappeared before 1000 Sally
League fans and 30 players.
It was battling to Catcher Lane
and Pitcher Pezzulla Of the Savan-
nah Indians. 1t was a welcome in
terlude to a Macon base runner,
Eddie Moore. He seized the oppor-
tunity to advance from second to
third.
In a 30-second search Lane con-
vinced himself the ball was not on
the ground or caught in his equip
ment.
AS Moore stood upon third base
obviously toying with the idea of
of stealing home-Lane turned to
Umpire McCutcheon.
Then he saw the ball. 1t was
snagged in pocket of the umpire's
uniform. So Moore did not steal
home.
But Moore's run was not vital,
anyway. Macon won, IA to 3.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
COAST RULE SEEN
IN n. C.A.A. MEET
Southern California Picked
to Win, With Stanford
as Runner-Up.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
n ERKELEY, Calf, June IT,
* Coaches Of the National COL
legiate Athletic Association
figure Southern California to
win the team championship, with
Stanford second and Indiana third. in
the N. c. A. track meet tomorrow and
Saturday.
At meeting last night the coaches
picked Michigan to place fourth, with
Washington State. Notre Dame, Ohio
State, Temple and Pittsburgh follow
ing.
Nearly 300 athletes, the cream OF
the country's track talent, were on
hand.
Southern California's favoritism Is
due in part to the high-soaring activi-
ties OF Bill Seton and Earle Meadows
pole-vaulting twins" who have both
topped IA feet IL inches this season
an unofficial world record.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
DENVER GETS '38 OPEN
Golf Meet Is Awarded Cherry
Hills Club Early Next June.

NEW YORK, June II R).-The
1888 open championship of the United
States Golf Association will be played
at the Cherry Hills Club. Englewood,
Colo, near Denver, the U. S. G. A.
has announced.
The dates will be either June 2, 3
and 4 or June 9, 10 and II, depending
on the time of the 1898 British open
championships, which have not yet
been announced.
The 1888 amateur championship will
be played at the Oakmont Country
Club, near Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
BY EDDIE BRIETZ,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

- ENOSHA, Wis, June IL
u Don't let those bearish re-
n ports about Joe Louis con-
L \ dition fool you The
Bomber may not be the man.
killer he was two years ago, but
he still can throw that right and
left . He's been a bit slow get
ting tuned UP, but his latest work.
outs prove he can 60 to town when
he wants to His managers
aren't worrying They're so
sure Joe is going to trim Jimmy
Braddock next Tuesday night
they've already engaged training
quarters at Pompton Lakes. N. j.,
for September's flght with Max
Schmeling The eight rounds
Louis boxed yesterday Kas his begt
Evening star., 1937-06-17
decide whether Louis or Braddock

decide whether Louis or Braddock
is the worse.
This Hubbell business is getting
serious With War Admiral out,
the Milky Way Farms Case Ace
is as good a bet as any for next
Saturdays American Derby "A
report is bouncing around in the
Wisconsin papers that the Giants
have bought Dizzy Dean for $780,
900 and Hal Schumacher, delivery
to be made in the Fall.
Izzy Klein, the Chicago trainer,
who has been to Europe with the
Baers, tips you to watch Buddys
smoke Hes the most improved
fighter know off," says 1zzy. "and
is sure to be In the running for the
title In q year or so" Col. Matt
VIM Of Kentucky Derby fame
hlaH int Chicago I1ltrdeZ and
Evening star., 1937-06-17

to six. With Schoolboy Rowe and Bob
Feller out with bum arms. names in
the league are comparatively few
There is Lefty Gomez of the Yanks,
Bob Grove of the Red Sox and Tommy
Bridges of the Tigers. This trio gen.
orally is accepted as synonymous with
good performances in the clutch.
Hardly q standout, season
after season, is Mel Harder of
the Indians. But Mel seems to
be the all-star baby" and
ought to be considered.
Then the only other hurlers osten-
sibly worth figuring are Vernon Ken
nedy Of the White Sox, Roxie Lawson
of the Tigers and Red Ruff1ng of the
Yanks.
Lawson is leading the American
League slabmen in victories but Roxie
hardly will be chosen by the mana
gers. Most of the pilots would rather
see the American League pitching in
the hands of fellows like Gomez and
Evening star., 1937-06-17
CLUB BATTLE SONG.
GREAT, CARDS SAY.
Martin Admires "PoWerfuI
Words" Frisch Pleased by
Cohan Composition.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
ut. LOUIS, June l7-If the St.
Looey Cardinals do what they
hope to do in the current Ma
- tional League race, it may. per-
chance, be the George M. Cohan
influence they should thank when
october rolls around
Cohan has given them tune
they've been singing around the
leagues ball parks recently instead
OF shouting their usual gas house
noises, and they're winning a lot of
ball games.
No one has been so bold as to ac-
tually attribute the Gas Housers' re-
cent success to Cohans catchy March
OF the Cardinals" but, in the words
OF Pepper Martin, there are some
powerful words in that march"
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Bear Stories Fail to Cause Worry in Louis Camp
H1"0 80 Sure ne WM Beat Braddock They

drill since he trained for Max Baer
two years ago.
Fight Notes-Mike Jacobs sent
word up from Chicago today there
is more than 100000 in the bank
-. Mike still insists the brawl
will hit the million dollar mark
-. 1t was just three years ago
this month that the New York
State Athletic Commission ruled
Braddock was not a fit opponent
for Hans Birkie.
Joe Jacobs, Schmeling's manager,
is here as trained seal for a syn
dicate He says If Braddock
comes out for the fifth round he's
= sure winner Instead Of try
ing to dope out which is the better
Of the pair, most Of the experts
ars spending their tina trying to
Evening star., 1937-06-17

ordered q block Of Louis -Braddock
tickets.
Some Of the Cubs were speculat-
ing yesterday on who they'd place
on the all-star team "Hartnett
and Stainback," said one :. why
Stainback?" queried another .
ITO run for Hartnett," replied the
first Hes been earning his
living that way for II years"
When Marquette students go
down to Chicago to see the Cubs
they probably won't raise the roof
cheering for l.. D. Meyer, the new
est Bruin He scored two touch
downs, q field goal and conver-
sion for all is Of Texas Christians
points against Marquette In tho
New Year day Cotton Bowl game
at DallaA
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Doubles Close Today.

SEEDING Of Walden and Cowan re-
ceived further justification today.
however, when both reported that
they had reached the quarter-f finals
of the Southern tournament for boys
in Memphis. from which they have
just returned. Taken there by Col.
John McClintock, chairman of the
National Interscholastic Champion.
ship Committee, they rewarded the
good colonel by going farther than
even he expected.
Double entries in both junior and
boy ranks were to close today. with
competition starting tomorrow. To-
morrow's matches also will be played
from 3 until 7 pm. with Saturdays
competition running from 10 until
2 pm.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Pep Cp Behind Yves.

IT HARDLY is likely that Yves Far
rell. pitching as he is for Wash
ington. will become bored with base
ball In the near future. In one week
he has proved himself the class Of
the Washington moundsmen, and with
something to spare. Moreover, Wes'
presence in the box seems able to
instill fresh spark in a Washing
ton club that, from time to time this
season, has looked badly in need of
q shot in the arm.
The support the Griffs gave Wes
in his debut in Chicago last week
was something that long will be re-
membered by attaches Of the club.
Practically nothing fell safe and Fer
rell breezed to 6-to-2 victory and
was nicked for only four hits.
In yesterdays game it was the same
story. To those who have seen the
Griffs' defensive play fall off along
with the pitching. 1t was revela-
ton to watch Rick Ferrell hawk
foul pops, Lewis race in on those
slow rollers to third, little Johnny
Mihalic dive and make impossible
stabs. and the Nat outfeld play re-
markable ball In the teeth Of baby
gale.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Minor

INTERNATIONAL.
Toronto. 6: Newark. 2.
Buffalo. 3: jersey. City. e..
Rochester, 8 Baltimore, o.
Syracuse, /: Montreal. 0.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus 10: st. Paul. 2.
Others postponed. rain.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Knoxville. II: Little Rock. 1--1o.
New orleans. So; Chattanooga. 2-s.
Memphis. 6-4: Nashville. s-o.
Atlanta at Birmingham, rain.
PACIFIC COAST.
Missions, 4; San Francisco, 2.
Sacramento. q: Seattle. 4.
Portland. /: Oakland. 0.
TEXAS.
San Antonio. 8: Galveston, o.
Dallas 8: Oklahoma City. 2.
Tulsa. g.: Fort Worth. 4.
THREE-EYE.
All games postponed. rain.
NEW YoRK-PENNsYLvANIA.
Hazelton. 10; Albany. 2.
Scranton. 4: ElmtrA, l.
Trenton, 8: Binghamton. 8.
Barre -Williamsport rain.
COASTAL PLAINS.
Ayden. 5: Kinston. /.
Goldsboro. 7: Williamson. 1.
Snow Hill. 4: Tarboro. 3.
Greenville, 10: New Bern. 8.
PIEDMONT.
Norfolk. 4: Charlotte. 3.
Portsmouth. 4: Asheville. ).
Winston-Selem at Durham, rain.
SOUTH ATLANTIC.
Columbus. 3; Jacksonville. 2.
EASTERN SHORE.
Centreville g: Federalsburg. 2.
Dover. !: Easton, 0.
Cambridge. 20: Crisfield. 5.
Salisbury. 10: Pocomoke, 4.
MID-ATLANT1C.
Canton, 18: Zanesville. s.
Evening star., 1937-06-17

the rosters occasion more than a casual
lift of the eyebrow here and there
along the line this department will be
surprised.
Have you ever tried to name the %
outstanding players in either major
league. Try it some time and see how
hard it is to name even 20 standouts.
Start with the American
League, frinstance, which ought
to be easier for town of Ameri-
can League fans. Start with the
Well, Mickey Cochrane still is in
the hospital and Rollie Hemsley is in
the dog house That leaves Rick Fer
rell of Washington, Luke Sewell of
Chicago, frankie Pytlak of Cleveland
and Bill Dickey of New York. They
are the only eligibles for Au-Star
honors.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
MATS, B0S0X EVEN
ON SLAB BARTER
Newsom, Like FerreII, Hur|s
Second Win-Yanks, Giants
Improve Standings.
TINE change Of air and scenery,
from Washington to Boston
(and vice versa) seems to have
u hoof,

y,
from Washington to Boston
(and vice versa) seems to have
been just what the doctor
ordered for Buck NeWsom and Yves
Ferrel. 1t already has shown definite
ly that there's still lot of pitching
left in the salary wings OF both New
som, now with the Red Sox, and Ferrell,
serving them up for the Mats.
Until they were traded, both we're
well on the way to having the worst
year OF their careers Each now is
travelling at 1000 clip in his new uni
form. Ferrell started out by stopping
the White Sox last week, and yesterday
topped the Tigers, FL, in II innings
NeWsom, just reversing the procedure,
whipped the Tigers first and followed
up With 81 win over the White Sox.
Gives Yankees Break.
WHILE they have been flineinp on
par, the rest Of last weeks
swap appears to have favored the Ma
tlonas. The combination Of Yves and
Brother Rick and lead-of man Mel
Armada has lent the Washington bat
ting order considerable more punch
than has been provided the Red Sox
by NeWsom and Ben Chapman, whose
oattlng average as Boston performer
stands at PIT.
Inc defeats for the White Sox and
l1gers helped the Yankees stretch
thelr American League lead to two full
games yesterday. The New Yorkers
themselves took hand in the pastime
OF betting flrst-division contenders bv
stopping the Indians, to /, behind
Lefty Gomezs six-hit, nine -strikeou:
pitching.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
tant bidders. That's six and 23-

tant bidders. That's six and = 23-
man squad.
Now, moving over to the National
League, things are much the same.
When you name % standouts you en-
brace pretty nearly all Of them. For
pitchers there would be Dizzy Dean,
Carl Hubbell, Lingle Van Mungo.
Lon Warneke, Cy Blanton and pos
sibly Bill Lee or Clyde Castleman.
Behind the plate it would be
= toss-up among Gabby Hart
nett, Gus Mancuso. Jimmy WILL
son and AL Todd. Take your
choice of three.
In the infield you have Johnny
Mize. with chief competition from
Buddy Hassett, Dolf Camilli and
Ripper Collins. At second there seems
to be no one except Billy Herman.
The third base standout perennially
appears to be Pinky Whitney and
only the shortstop voting probably
would have been spirited. This would
have been between Bill Jurges, Arky
Vaughan and Dick Bartell.
Try and name six standout out
felders in the National League.
Ducky Medwick, sure. And Paul
Waner and maybe Al Demaree. But
the rest come hard. Wally Berger,
Pepper Martin, Joe Moore and pos
sibly Heinie Manush are as eligible
as any of the others.
The hue and cry raised by
the fans sounds very nice in
that it indicates interest but
1t should not be taken seriously.
What's the difference? The chances
are the fans voting would have been
pretty close to the managers poll
and even if it weren't the rival pilots
would use who they wanted to play,
anyway.
And % standouts in each league
are tough to find, at that, aren't
thew? Or are there Anv suggestions?
Evening star., 1937-06-17
kerreH Firm Ges Mats Dre Youngsters Are Storing Nets
Sports Program
For Local Fans

TODAY.
Base Ball.
Detroit vs.. Washington, Grif6th
Stadium, 3:l5.
Golf.
Women's District championship
tourney, Chevy Chase. 90.
Tennis.
City Of Washington boys and
junior tourney. Reservoir courts,
81.
TOMORROW.
Base Ball.
st. Louis VS. Washington, Griffith
Stadium, 3:l5.
Women's District championship
final, Chevy Chase, 1890.
Tennis.
City Of Washington boys and
junior tourney, Reservoir courts.
81.
SATURDAY,
Base Ball.
st. Louis VS.. Washington, Griffith
Stadium, 3.
Tennis,
City Of Washington boys and
junior tourney. Reservoir courts,
81,
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Frisch Likes 1t, Too.

TOUGH GUY Frankie Frisch agrees
with him. as do the other men,
bers Of the club.
For instance:
Hear the bleachers wildly scream,
What team! What a team!
Like the Knights of old they seem:
They're the fighting Cardinal
team!"
And then follow the words Boss
Man Frlsch thinks are the best OF
the lot:
They're from Missouri
And they fight with a fury,
For they've got that rafting, bat
ting spirit;
They're out to win it ="
Evening star., 1937-06-17
WES' FINE PITCHING
WINS NS0NR|CK'SRUN
Brother Act Upsets Tigers
in 18th, Checks Losing
Streak at 3 Games.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN.

D4 nANSlS 4. S4AN.
TOR the second time in less than
- a week, Wesley Cheek Ferrell
has broken a three-game los
4 ing streak for the Nationals
and it became pretty apparent today
that from now on the Washington
club will go as the Ferrells-Wes and
Rick-go.
When the high-strung hurler,
Brother Rick and Outfelder Melo
Almada were traded to the Griffs by
Boston week ago, the out-of-town
writing boys, allegedly lin the know"
publicly wondered if Bucky Harris
could keep Wes interested in base
ball.
One OF the New York base ball
commentators. surveying the deal,
wrote:
80 - Yves has a big dairy farm
near Guilford, N. c.. and is said to
have at least 100000 invested in
sound securities. If that type of
plutocrat becomes bored with base
ball, it is no easy job to recreate his
interest"
Much the same thing was said
and written when Al Simmons came
to Washington in the Spring. Al was
supposed to be treading water and
waiting for his many rich annuities
to bear fruit.
AS far as Harris is concerned now,
as he reviews the rises and falls of
the Griffs, there are not enough of
his players threading water" and he
hasn't enough "plutocrats" to send
out to the pitching box
Evening star., 1937-06-17
BROWNE NET MEET HAS 81

PA1NESV1LLE, Ohio, June II (R-
The Mary K. Browne invitational ten
mis- tournament continued today with
last years runner-up, Virginia Hol.
linger of Dayton, Ohio, among the
winners in opening play, which re-
duced the field from 50 to 81,
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Giants Gain on Cubs.

HE Giants came from way behind
to top the Pirates, to 4, with an
elghth-inning, three-run rally and
thereby advanced to within 5 per-
centage points of the National League
lead, held by the Cubs, whose game
with the Bees was rained out.
The Cardinals clouted Phillies'
pitching for IA hits and a 7-to-6 win
for their fifth straight triumph. The
Browns tagged the Athletics, 3 to 2
Rain washed out the scheduled night
game between the Dodgers and Reds.
Evening star., 1937-06-17
What's the Fuss about?


o in
| alstar do-re-m
July rescinded.
major will the
The customers claiming the taken them
for lot
personnel
the
idea Of who's
selections
Evening star., 1937-06-17
Sports Mirror
By the Associated Pres

BY the Associated Press.
Today year aso-5-3 defeat Of
Phillies ran Chicago Cubs winning
streak to 13 straight
Of Tigers and Joe Medwick of Car
dinals led major league batters.
Five years ago-Marty McManus
1eplsesd "shauno' Collins as MANAGER
feet Sss inches for world record in
Olympic trials at Boston.
Evening star., 1937-06-17

Runs batted in-Simmons. Greenbere.
1Iwo.oase h1ts-.Greenbers. -Goslin, Rogeii.
Douole plays-Bluege to Mihalic to Kuhel.
Lett on bases-Detroit. 10; Washington.
Il. Bases on balls-On w. Ferrell, 3;
3; by Wade. 3. Wild pitches-Wade. ?.
Umplres,-Messrs. Quinn Dinneen and
aunoard. Attendance-3.OOO. Time
Evening star., 1937-06-17
BY JIM BERGMAN.
20 YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

EORCE SCHOOL won the graded
schools track and neld cham.
pionship Of the District in the an
nual meet held under the auspices
Of the Playground department.
The winners finished u points
ahead OF Industrial Home, while
others placed as follows: Ross,
Hubbard, Thompson, Cooke, Hill
ton and Henry-Polk.
Ty Cobb's triple with two on
base gave Detroit a 80 decision
over Washington. George Dumont
had allowed only three hits up
until Cobb's swat in the eighth
inning.