Dimaggio Ruppert Pay Fight Sparks Baseball Debate
United Press reports on the Dimaggio Ruppert pay dispute and fans weighing the impact on attendance. The article ponders Joe Dimaggio's options if he rejects a $28 000 offer and whether such a stand could bar him from organized baseball or force a move to another club. It notes the Yankees and Dodgers opening a three game series at Ebbets Field after a 10-6 Yank win over Baltimore.
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Teams Change Battle Sites in Texas League Openings
Four Texas League teams swap cities after the opening series. Dallas hosts Fort Worth while Houston welcomes San Antonio and Shreveport visits Beaumont with Oklahoma City playing Tulsa. Houston beat San Antonio 6–3 in 10 innings as Cordell faltered late, Fort Worth upended Dallas 4–1, Beaumont triumphed 10–9 at Shreveport, and the Tulsa–Oklahoma City game was rained out.
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Sports Roundup hits and hiccups from the day
Radio arranger seeks old timer details for Buck Ewing and Home Run Baker while Buck Brandt faints. Joe Savoldi retires from gag wrestling. Red Sox boast six .300 hitters but hit into ten double plays in three days. Bruce Hobbs eyed for jockey jobs at major tracks. Joe Gould plans three fights for Tommy Far in England. Jim Braddock handles crowds as Jim Carroll notes Browns at 200 to 1 for the AL pennant in regional circles. Spec Towns loses a hurdle race prompting the Owens question.
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Western Pals Smith Ballew Stars With Lou Gehrig in Rawhide
Smith Ballew the singing cowboy co stars with Lou Gehrig in the 20th Century Fox release Rawhide opening Friday at the Capitol Theater. Gehrig headlines with Ballew in a Western adventure set to thrill audiences across town.
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Old Bolly Is Frank About It From GRANTLAND RICE
Burleigh Grimes comments on the Dodgers finishing seventh in the NL race and the general candor of managers about their teams. The piece recalls John McGraw’s bold pennant claim in 1906 and contrasts today’s managers Joe McCarthy Bil Terry Stanley Harris with past bravado.
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Dallas Cards
United Press reports results from Dallas boxing cards with Tony Musto defeating Maxie Roesch in a 10 round bout. Sandy McDonald beat J D Turner, Jo Jo Pasante stopped Kid Leva, and Young Ernst kayoed Art Penson. Eddie Forrest defeated Mickey Rebey in a four round contest.
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Gehrig adds singing to acting debut in Rawhide
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees turns actor in the 20th Century Fox film Rawhide. He sings two choruses of A Cowboys Life in duet with Smith Ballew as the movie opens at the Capitol Theater.
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Bob Cummings Wins Matco in Two Falls
Bob Cummings defeated Jack Mandell in two straight falls at the National Guard Armory main event. Mandell pressed for a comeback, but Cummings, the San Francisco standout, clinched the victory. The card also saw George Hartay win the semi final after Prince Omar Yoachim was disqualified. Tremaine and Gorilla Pogi drew after a 20 minute battle.
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Maverick Club Games Highlight Night of Keen Basketball Action
The Tejas Indians lost to the Mustangs 49 to 45 with Thomas Murphy scoring 26 for the Mustangs while Elmo Chambers and Darwin Grier led the Indians with 10 each. Steam Rollers beat Panthers 42 to 23 as Gene Turner scored 22. Huskies defeated Cobras 30 to 8 with Gene Sweet totaling 12. Schedule notes: rounds continue Friday and Saturday with separate midget and senior divisions and weight limits for each group. Trade services and club support urged to fund the Maverick Club programs.
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Baseball pennant picks from New York for 1948 season
George Kirksey gives eight AL teams in his picks. New York remains world champions while Detroit shows power but pitching gaps persist. Cleveland rises under new regime but isn’t ready. Boston finally reaches first division. Washington leans on Zeke Bonura’s bat. Chicago battles bad luck. St Louis improves under Old Sarge Street. Philadelphia backs Connie Mack.
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Veer and Camden bouts mix sports feats and ads
Veer night results list Orville Brown of St. Louis defeating Luigi Bacigalupi of Italy and Jesse James of Greece while also toppling King Kong of Abyssinia at Camden. Everett Marshall of La Junta drew with George Keverly after beating Chief Chewacki of Guthrie and Al Bisignano of Des Moines. Also an advertisement touts Grand Mogul Pellets with Fox Drug Stores offering a $1 two week supply.
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George Keverly
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Fox Drug Stores
Rawhide at Capitol Theater Opens Friday
Lou Gehrig stars in the 20th Century Fox release Rawhide at the Capitol Theater. Co starring with Gehrig is Singing Cowboy Smith Ballew as the film debuts to attract new fans.
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