Three Clubs Short of Full Strength for Opener
United Press survey finds only three regulars unavailable for opening games of the 1931 season. Adolph Luque of the Brooklyn Robins has a dislocated thumb, Harry Heilmann of the Cincinnati Reds suffers muscle ailments, and George Pipgras of the New York Yankees is recovering from appendectomy surgery and may not be ready until May. Minor injuries fade beside these cases, with Tommy Thomas and Lester Bell returning to form after sore arms in 1930.
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Leo H. Petersen
United Press
New York
U.P
Adolph Luque
Brooklyn Robins
Harry Heilmann
Cincinnati Reds
George Pipgras
New York Yankees
Luque
Brooklyn
Heilmann
Pipgras
Tommy Thomas
Chicago White Sox
Lester Bell
Chicago Cubs
Thomas
Bell
Marvin Jones Talks to Railway Pension Group in Amarillo
Congressman Marvin Jones addressed a large gathering of the Railroad Employes National Pension Plan Association at Woodmen Hall. The group, from multiple railroad crafts across 23 states, seeks a liberal contributory pension administered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. A local Amarillo chapter formed from Fort Worth and Denver, Rock Island and Santa Fe employees plans a meeting April 15 at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse.
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Railroad Employes National Pension Plan Association
Woodmen Hall
Department of Railroad Service
Jones
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Department of Service
Fort Worth
Denver
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Frank A. Haggart
P. J. Damerell
Bill Land
Calvin C. Gruhlkey
Andy Zook
Charlie Herbert
Ernie Koy Drives UT to 8-7 Win Over San Antonio Indians
Ernie Koy led the University of Texas to an 8 to 7 victory over the San Antonio Indians with a double triple and homer. His teammates backed him as he stroked a key wart here Wednesday afternoon.
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Ernie Koy
San Antonio
University of Texas
San Antonio Indians
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Rockne’s unselfish code and football philosophy
Loyola coach Clark Shaughnessey recalls Knute Rockne’s boundless energy and selfless acts for friends. The interview covers Rockne’s willingness to travel for games, his humor on and off the field, his broad interests from chemistry to promotions, and his belief that football hinges on fundamentals, speed, teamwork, and psychology.
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Rock
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Loyola
Shaughnessey
Notre Dame
New Orleans
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Chicago
Southern California
Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Knute
Miami
Loughran to meet Sharkey in 10 rounds at Philadelphia
Philadelphia promoters Fried and Fishman announced Tommy Loughran has accepted terms to fight Jack Sharkey in a 10 round bout at Municipal Stadium on June 23.
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Philadelphia
Fried” and
Fishman
Tommy Loughran
Jack Sharkey
Municipal Stadium
Nomination Talks With Connie Mack For American League Boss
Article weighs Connie Mack as potential American League president after Barnard's death. Mack would resign as Athletics manager and divest finances if elected. Also discussed are candidates John J. McGraw Ed Barrow and Frank Navin, with Barrow unlikely due to Yankee role and stock holdings.
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Cornelius McGillicuddy
Ernest Sargent Barnard
Connie Mack
Athletics
Mack
Vet Hurler May Return to Texas League
Warren Rip Collins veteran hurler for the St. Louis Browns now living in Austin passed through Fort Worth en route to St. Louis to negotiate salary with Brown officials. He hinted at returning to the Texas League if terms cannot be reached, noting a 2500 dollar cut from last year and his desire to match his prior contract.
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Warren
Rip” Collins
St. Louis Browns
Austin
St. Louis
Collins
Browns
Texas
M. Star
Possible New Yorker to head American League considered
Leaked talk suggests Detroit club owner resists stepping down even for league leadership. Rumors name Mayor James J Walker and David L Fultz as potential candidates if a new executive is sought. Walker may pivot to film work for salaries up to half a million yearly, while Fultz eyed for his game knowledge. John Lanning's return affects NC State College pitching plans.
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Detroit
Barnard
James J. Walker
David L. Fultz
International League
Walker
Fultz
Hollywood
Jimmy” Walker
New York
National League lag as American hits spring lead in exhibition
April reports show the American League dominating spring exhibitions with 103 wins to 69 losses versus the National League’s 84 and 79. Only St Louis among NL clubs tops .500, while Donie Bush’s White Sox impress with six wins in seven, and New York’s Giants suffer a four-game losing streak.
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New York
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
Donie Bush
Chicago
Giants
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Signing for Schmeling Young ring clash at Cleveland
Cleveland officials neared final agreement to stage the Max Schmeling vs Young heavyweight title bout at Municipal Stadium with a $25,000 rental fee. William Saxe and George Bonds led talks with City Manager Morgan and Carey of Madison Square Garden Corp. The 15 round fight targets July 3 night or July 4 afternoon, with date to be announced next Tuesday. Promoters would cover expenses above $12,500 to expand seating from 80,000 to 120,000 and share concession profits with the city. In Austin, three Texas players were discussed as potential Texas captain candidates after Grover Emerson announced his plan to seek eligibility to play another season.
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Cleveland
Max Schmeling-Young
William F. Carey
New York Madison Square Garde Corporation
South Bend
Ind
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