Boston Braves Face Tough Path To Pennant Despite New Talent
Boston Braves enter the 1931 pennant race facing fierce NL foes including the Cubs Cardinals Giants Robins and Pirates. Pitching is average, and despite added outfield power from Worthington and Schulmerich the mound staff lacks top quality. Manager McKechnie begins with a mixed lineup led by Maranville Maguire and Berger, while Spohrer handles catching duties.
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United Press
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Pirates
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McKechnie
Wilson
Chatman
Maranville
Worthington
Berger
Richbourg
Schulmerich
Sheely
Maguire
Spohrer
Sherdel
Frankhouse
Haid
Cantwell
Cunningham
McAfee
Leheney
Zachary
Brandt
Seibold
Rochester
Keystone
Earl Sheely
White Sox
Pirate
Chatham
Bool
Oklahoma Dogs Win Northwest Field Trials
Morning Queen owned and handled by J. N. Malakoff won the puppy stakes opening the Northwest field trials in Clare don on Monday and Tuesday. Crabtree's Benlee and Bacon Rind placed second and third. Bacon Rind later won the junior all age stakes with Sid's Ferris Joe and Panhandle Lady placing second and third.
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Panhandle Lady
J. C. Dickey, Jr
Amarillo
Fire Burns Down Nine Fine Broodmares in Kentucky
Hollyrood Daisy survives as ten broodmares owned by John L. Dodge at Hollyrood Farm near Lexington are reduced to one after a barn fire last night. The nine deceased mares valued at nearly 100000 dollars perished in the blaze.
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John L. Dodge
New York
Here
Batter leaders and contenders spark NL race in 1931
National League pace promises heavy hitting as William Harold Terry eyes bat crown amid holdout woes. Contenders include Sheely Berger Schulmerich Worthington Lindstrom Oit Dool, and Waner brothers plus Cubs and Cardinals stars. AL top hitter Al Simmons faces Gehrig Ruth Lazzeri as rivals. A tale of names and gold mining explains Clise Dudley's unusual first name.
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Atlanta
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Sheely
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Watkins
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al Simmons
A’s
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Henry Louis Gehrig
Yankees
Clise Dudley
Tom Shriver
Philadelphia Record
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Clise
Carolinas
Clyse
Mustangs Defeat TCU in Conference Tilt 4 3
SMU Mustangs edged TCU 4 to 3 in Dallas as Frank Diffey pitched eight innings. Porter contributed two hits and three RBIs for SMU while conference play resumes Friday with SMU vs Baylor at Waco and TCU at Texas A and M in College Station.
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Fights Last Night Card Reports Mixed Results
In Des Moines Mike Dun dee Rock Island Ill and Richie Mack Omaha battled to a 10 round no decision. Agrelia Los Angeles out pointed May Des Moines in a 10 round bout. In Indianapolis Walter Pickerd stopped Bud Doran and Norman Brown outpointed Patsy Pollack. Lou Scozza defeated Battling Bozo in Flint. Santiago Zorilla stopped Claude Varner in Sacramento.
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Los Angeles
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Indianapolis
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Bud Doran
Chicago
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Patsy Pollack
Flint
Mich
Lou Scozza
Buffalo
Battling Bozo
Birmingham
Sacramento
Calif
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San Blas
Panama
Claude Varner
Dempsey Quietly Quits Ring to Seek Referee Role
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey says the urge to fight is gone and he will not return to the ring. He plans to stay close to boxing as a referee or promoter while watching two new contenders, noting he will be 36 in June and far past the typical fighting limit. He emphasizes a comfortable living from refereeing and a desire to help less fortunate friends.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jack
Sixteen Survive in Tennis Tournament
Sixteen survivors of yesterday’s play in the River Oaks Country Club invitation tournament progress to the third round of singles this afternoon. The doubles first round also starts. George Lott of Philadelphia, the favorite, beat Fred Bagus of New York 6 4 6 3 and will face Martin Buzbey of Austin, Texas, a University freshman and former Florida singles champion, in a featured match.
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Houston
River Oaks
Dempsey Plans Return To Referee And Promotion Work
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, after a long rest, expects to return to refereeing and promotion in boxing if it does not harm his health. He said he would never fight again, calling himself too old to endure the strain. Dempsey spoke after a long day traveling from Wheeling, West Virginia to Pittsburgh.
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Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
W. Va
Dempsey
Huff Insurance Leads Wichita Falls in Texas Bowling Tourney
Huff Insurance Company quintet of Wichita Falls has taken the lead in the Class B five men event at the Texas Bowling Association championship in Wichita Falls.
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Wichita Falls
Huff Insurance Company Quintet of
Texas Bowling Association
Insurance team nears third place after 2463 pins last night
The insurance team registered a total of 2463 pins to assume command and with two remaining Class B teams to roll, is assured of at least third place.
District Four Will Work Out Schedule
District Four plans to work out a schedule as of April 8 in San Angelo. The brief note notes U.P. coverage and an ongoing planning process without detailing dates or participants.
District four UIL coaches set to refine schedule this Saturday
Coaches and officials in district four will meet here Saturday to perfect organization and outline a schedule. New faces include Harry Taylor former TCU star coach at San Angelo and Obie Bristow former Oklahoma captain coaching at Big Spring.
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Harry Taylor
San Angelo
Obie Bristow
University of Oklahoma
Big Spring
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