1937 in Michigan

none 1937 1937 Events from the year 1937 in Michigan. 3 Office holders State office holders Governor of Michigan: Frank Murphy (Democrat) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: Thomas Read (Republican)/Leo J. Nowicki (Democrat) Michigan Attorney General: Raymond Wesley Starr Michigan Secretary of State: Leon D. Case (Democrat) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: George A. Schroeder (Democrat) Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: Louis H. Fead Mayors of major cities Mayor of Detroit: Frank Couzens (Republican) Mayor of Grand Rapids: Tunis Johnson Mayor of Flint: Harold E. Bradshaw Mayor of Dearborn: John Carey Mayor of Saginaw: Frank Marxer/Francis J. McDonald Mayor of Lansing: Max A. Templeton Mayor of Ann Arbor: Robert A. Campbell/Walter C. Sadler Federal office holders U.S. Senator from Michigan: Prentiss M. Brown (Democrat) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Arthur Vandenberg (Republican) House District 1: George G. Sadowski (Democrat) House District 2: Earl C. Michener (Republican) House District 3: Paul W. Shafer (Republican) House District 4: Clare Hoffman (Republican) House District 5: Carl E. Mapes (Republican) House District 6: Andrew J. Transue (Democrat) House District 7: Jesse P. Wolcott (Republican) House District 8: Fred L. Crawford (Republican) House District 9: Albert J. Engel (Republican) House District 10: Roy O. Woodruff (Republican) House District 11: John F. Luecke (Democrat) House District 12: Frank Eugene Hook (Democrat) House District 13: George D. O'Brien (Republican) House District 14: Louis C. Rabaut (Democrat) House District 15: John D. Dingell Sr. (Democrat) House District 16: John Lesinski Sr. (Democrat) House District 17: George Anthony Dondero (Republican) Population Sports Baseball 1937 Detroit Tigers season – Under player-manager Mickey Cochrane, the Tigers compiled an 89-65 record and finished in second place in the American League. Second baseman Charlie Gehringer led the league with a .371 batting average and was selected as the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP). First baseman Hank Greenberg led the league with 184 RBIs and 104 extra base hits and finished third in the MVP voting. Four Tigers ranked among the league's top 10 in batting average: Gehringer (.371), Greenberg (.337), Gee Walker (.335), and Pete Fox (.331). Roxie Lawson led the pitching staff with 18 wins, and Elden Auker led with a 3.88 earned run average.1937 Detroit Tigers Statistics Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com July 31, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1937.shtml1937 AL Batting Leaders Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com July 31, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1937-batting-leaders.shtml 1937 Michigan Wolverines baseball season - Under head coach Ray Fisher, the Wolverines compiled a 16–9 record.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 69 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead Lyle Williams was the team captain.2012 Record Book, p. 13. American football 1937 Detroit Lions season – Under head coach Potsy Clark, the Lions compiled a 7–4 record and placed second in the NFL's Western Division. The team's statistical leaders included Bill Shepherd with 297 passing yards, Dutch Clark with 468 rushing yards and 45 points scored, and Ed Klewicki with 134 receiving yards.1937 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com July 31, 2017 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1937.htm 1937 Michigan Wolverines football team – The Wolverines compiled a 4–4 record under head coach Harry Kipke.https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1937fbt.htm 1937 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan July 9, 2017 1937 Michigan State Spartans football team – Under head coach Charlie Bachman, the Spartans compiled an 8–2 record and lost to Auburn in the 1938 Orange Bowl.1937 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 16, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1937-schedule.html 1937 Detroit Titans football team – The Titans compiled a 7–3 record under head coach Gus Dorais.1937 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 23, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1937-schedule.html 1937 Wayne Tartars football team – The Tartars compiled a 6–2 record under head coach Joe Gembis.2016 Football Media Guide Wayne State University 111, 114 January 31, 2017 http://www.wsuathletics.com/documents/2016/9/13//2016%20FB%20MG%20p92-123.pdf?id=2924 1937 Central Michigan Bearcats football team - Under head coach Ron Finch the Bercats compiled a 6–2 record.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 31, 2017 100, 109 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead 1937 Western State Hilltoppers football team - Under head coach Mike Gary, the Hilltoppers compiled a 5–3 record.Football Records: Annual Results Western Michigan University July 31, 2017 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948424 1937 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team - Under head coach Elton Rynearson, the Hurons compiled a 5–2–1 record.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football July 31, 2017 162, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf Basketball 1936–37 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team – Under head coach Buck Read, the Broncos compiled a 13–4 record.1936-37 Western Michigan Broncos Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 31, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/western-michigan/1937.html 1936–37 Detroit Titans men's basketball team – Under head coach Lloyd Brazil, the Titans compiled an 11–5 record.1936-37 Detroit Mercy Titans Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 31, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/detroit-mercy/1937.html 1936–37 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team – Under head coach Franklin Cappon, the Wolverines compiled a 16–4 record.1936-37 Michigan Wolverines Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 31, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/1937.html Johnny Gee was the team captain, and John "Jake" Townsend was the team's high scorer with 191 points. 1936–37 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team – Under head coach Benjamin Van Alstyne, the Spartans compiled a 5–12 record.1936-37 Michigan State Spartans Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 31, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan-state/1937.html 1936–37 Wayne Tartars men's basketball team – Under coach Newman Ertell,Wayne Cagers Oppose Olivet Before Leaving For Tourney Detroit Free Press March 6, 1937 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12757138/wayne_cagers_oppose_olivet_before/ Newspapers.com Wayne compiled a 13–4 record.2015-16 Men's Basketball Media Guide Wayne State University July 31, 2017 48 http://www.wsuathletics.com/news/2015/11/10/MBB_1110153938.aspx Ice hockey 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season – Under coach Jack Adams, the Red Wings compiled a 25–14–9 record, finished in first place in the National Hockey League (NHL) American Division, and defeated the New York Rangers in the 1937 Stanley Cup Finals. The team's statistical leaders included Larry Aurie with 23 goals and Marty Barry with 27 assists 44 points and Herbie Lewis with 23 assists. Normie Smith was the team's goaltender.1936-37 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey-Reference.com July 31, 2017 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1937.html 1936–37 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Ed Lowrey, the Wolverines compiled an 11–6–1 record.College Hockey News July 30, 2017 Michigan Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan/31 1936–37 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Bert Noblet, the Huskies compiled a 7–8–3 record.College Hockey News July 31, 2017 Michigan Tech Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-Tech/33 Other Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race – Michigan Open - APBA Gold Cup – Chronology of events January February March April May June July August September October November December Births March 6 - Ivan Boesky, stock trader known for role in insider trading scandal in the mid-1980s, in Detroit March 25 - Tom Monaghan, founder and owner of Domino's Pizza (1959-1998), owner of Detroit Tigers (1983-1992), in Ann Arbor, Michigan April 2 - Dick Radatz, Major League Baseball pitcher (1962–1969), in Detroit April 6 - Phil Regan, Major League Baseball pitcher (1960–1972), known as "The Vulture", in Otsego, Michigan April 14 - Paul Kangas, co-anchor of PBS' Nightly Business Report (1979-2009), in Houghton, Michigan April 16 - George Steele, professional wrestler and actor (Ed Wood, in Detroit May 4 - Ron Carter, jazz double bassist, member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the early 1960s, the most recorded bassist in history, in Ferndale, Michigan August 5 - Gordon Johncock, racing driver, 2× winner of the Indianapolis 500, in Hastings, Michigan August 27 - Alice Coltrane, jazz pianist, organist, harpist, singer, composer, swamini, and second wife of John Coltrane, in Detroit August 29 - Chuck Shonta AFL cornerback (1960–1967), in Detroit Gallery of 1937 births Deaths January 20 - Michael Gallagher, Archbishop of Detroit (1918-1937), at age 70 in Detroit March 7 - Lady Baldwin, Major League Baseball pitcher (1884-1890) who won 42 games for the Detroit Wolverines in 1886, at age 77 in Hastings, Michigan April 14 - Ned Hanlon, member of Baseball Hall of Fame who played for Detroit Wolverines (1881-1888), in Baltimore April 25 - Clem Sohn, air show daredevil, at age 26 in France July 2- Joe Yeager, Major League Baseball player (1898-1908) who led the Detroit Tigers with a 2.61 ERA in 1901, in Detroit Gallery of 1937 deaths See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em