Texas League Leaders Take Dest From Baseball Wars
The three top Texas League clubs rested as Houston, Beaumont, and Dallas faced later games. Houston edged Shreveport 7 to 6 behind Brecheen Closky and Cooper while Dallas Steers routed Oklahoma City 10 to 2 with Jelly Lorrella’s 10 hits. Fort Worth and San Antonio won to keep pace in standings.
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United Press
Texas Baseball League
Houston
Buffs
Beaumont
Dallas Steers
Dallas
Shreveport
Brecheen
Closky
Fort Worth
Stan Schino
Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa
Cats
Schino
Breveport
Cooper
Poland
Perry
Fritz
Bivins
Gick
Gray
Yada
Small and Butler, Thomas and Clawitter
San Antonio
Creighton to Put State Map on Jerseys for Advertising
United Press reports Creighton University plans to feature a Nebraska map on the backs of football jerseys to lure advertisers. The piece imagines wide sponsorship for games, including major matchups, with players’ power lights indicating effort and a 50-50 revenue split.
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United Press
New York
Creighton University
Omaha
Creighton
Marchie Schwartz
Notre Dame
Baumgartners
Marshall Goldberg
Pittsburgh
Army
Navy
Minnesota
Fluffy
Busy Bee Lunch Room
Williams
Fair Play Loan Shop
Snapfast Garter
Goldenglow Shampoo
Drake Relay Meets Promise Rapid Records At Des Moines
Fair warm weather and 1,500 competitors gird the 29th Drake Relays in Des Moines. The opening program features 15 events for colleges and universities led by the two mile run with Drake’s Bill Feiler defending, and challengers Greg Rice Notre Dame Ralph Halla Yankton and after Mehl Wisconsin aiming to beat the 9:10.6 meet mark.
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Des Moines
U.R
Rake University
Bill Feiler
Drake
Greg Rice
Notreame
Ralph Halla
Yankton
Mehl
Wisconsin
Beeved
Mauney Throws No-Hit No-Run Game In High School Action
Eugene Oregon April 29 Al an Mauney struck out 20 of 21 batters in seven innings for Pleasant Hill High School in a 6 0 win over Mohawk High School It was Mauney s second no hit no run game in 10 days He also threw out a batter in the Mohawk contest Lake the national beverage of pan contains 12 to 15 percent alcohol and resembles sherry in flavor.
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Eugene
Ore
U.P
Alan Mauney
Pleasant Hill High School
Pan
Joe Louis
Schmeling
Louis
Penn Relays Open With 3000 Athletes At Franklin Field
Philadelphia April 29 1938 up to 3000 athletes swing into action at the Penn relay carnival Franklin Field in its 44th annual two day event High and prep schools and former college stars compete in 80 relay races and 13 invitation events Feature of day includes the quarter mile distance medley relay and sprint medley races
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Philadelphia
U.P
Penn
Franklin Field College
Aggies Defeat Baylor 3 1 In College Station
Texas A and M players built a three run lead in the first inning and held Baylor scoreless until the ninth. Harry Cohn pitched for the Aggies allowing no runs after the first frame and Tommy Fine gave up eight hits for Baylor in yesterday's contest.
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Aggies
Baylor College
Big Fight Drafts Massive Public Interest says Grantland Rice
Grantland Rice reports that the Louis Schmeling bout stirs over ten million tongues and dominates discussion. Gene Tunney analyzes Louis advantage in speed power and youth against Schmeling’s brains cunning endurance and race impact in a contest with significant psychological stakes.
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Grantland Rice Cogpy
North American Newspaper Alliance
New York
Louis Schmeling
Gene Tunney
Gene
Joe Louis
Sandies Meet Ex-Sandies In Spring Preview At Butler Field
The 1938 Sandies line up against the ex-Sandies in a spring game at Butler Field at 4 30. Proceeds go to Amarillo High School activity fund. Ex-Sandies favored to win with a seasoned lineup while many 1938 hopefuls are raw and some sidelined by injuries. Probable starters listed for both squads.
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Butler Field
Warriors
1938
Sandies
Amarillo High School
Sandies Pos
Sandies Humphreys le King Moss
Howell Jones
Lg Robertson Mauldin
Winfield Haston
Overhuls Green
Oliver Roberts
Kelly Thompson
Rice Boynton
Townsley Andrews
Martin Tigart
Abbott
Bill Meyer Heads Restricted Blues Booster Club
Kansas City spring news notes Capt. Bill Meyer a retired police officer is president of the new Bill Meyer Pennant Boosters club formed to boost the Kansas City Blues. The 16 charter members include a reverend banker mechanic chemist interior decorator and an insurance salesman. Meyer also serves as Blues manager.
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Kansas City
U.P
Bill Meyer
Kansas City Blues
The
Blues
Tonight's Games Fellowship League Matchups
The card lists Van Horn against Beadle, Hudson facing Springer, Haley meeting Wright, and Lacey taking on the Pirates in tonight's Fellowship League action.
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van Horn
Beadle
Hudson
Springer
Haley
Wright
Lacey
Pirates
Meeting LAST NIGHT
United Press report from New York notes wrestlers and boxers from several countries meeting in mixed results. Names include Wiesdek Zbysko from Poland and Yanka Zelezniak from Russia with Vic Werber of Germany. Jesse James from California also listed. In Waterville Ivan Braun tied Buckshot with Zimba Parker from Detroit and Steve Karas of Lynn drew with Wild Bill Rush from Oklahoma. Camden Gino Garibaldi of St. Louis defeated George Beverly of Hollywood. Bob Gregory of England defeated Les Ryan of Boston.
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United Press
New York
Wiadek Zbysko
Poland
Yanka Zelezniak
Russia
Vic Werber
Germany
Jesse James
California
Waterville
Ivan Braun
Buckshot
Zimba Parker
Detroit
Steve Karas
Lynn
Wild Bill Rush
Oklahoma
Camden
N. J
Gino Garibaldi
St. Louis
George Beverly
Hollywood
Calif
Bob Gregory
England
Les Ryan
Boston
Dizzy Dean Forced Into Battle With Ducky Feud Reignited
Chicago reports a heated exchange between Dizzy Dean and Joe Medwick over a Tampa incident with sports writers. Medwick asserts Dean started trouble and hid when challenged, while Dean defends his stance and hints at a looming clash between the two teams.
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Yessir
Chicago
Medwick
Dean
Tampa
Fla
Irv Kupcinet
Jack Miley
New York
Joe
Dizzy
Dizzy Dean
Hartnett
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Sam Breadon
Cardinal
Maverick Club Column Promotes Support and Standings
Ralph Dyke man writes to readers inviting attendance at Mavericks shows at the Auditorium and urges encouragement of boys. The piece lists team standings for Seniors, Intermediates, and Midgets, notes playoff decisions, and promotes the Maverick Club Service Station on Third and Grant Street seeking patronage to fund boy education and job skills.
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W. L. Pat
Indians
Mustangs
Sala
Steam Rollers
Huskies Recentil
Panthers
Cobras
Team
G. W. L. Pet. Steam Rollers
Huskies
Cobrasp
Eeees
G. W. L. Pet. Cobtar
Maverick Club
Third and
Grant Street
Amarillo High baseballs youths test their mettle in practice game
Eighteen Amarillo High School players joined a Dekex fraternity assembled team for a 9 to 5 practice game yesterday. Coaches Haynie and Browning praised the rookies as they displayed enthusiasm, courage, and improving fielding with standouts like Bruce Miner and Bill Lindsey. Veterans, including L. W. Stitt and Bob Roberts, showed promise as hitters and pitchers.
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Amarillo High School
Diamondeers
Dekex Fraternity
Dekex
Haynie
Browning
Bill Lindsey
Bruce Miner
Gabby
L. W. Stitt
Stitt
Bob
Speedy) Roberts
Kenneth Franks
Chunky
Harry Ott
Jam Boree fundraiser offers hunting knife prize and second prize shoes
The notes describe a Jam Boree ticket sale with a hunting knife for the top seller and tennis shoes for second place. Leaders are listed as Purd Turner, J. W. Clark, Ed Phillips, John Hamilton, with others tied for fifth as events unfold. Friday and Saturday nights feature a program at the City Auditorium with many participants including Drue Cole and Gene Rutledge. Drue Cole had a bicycle accident on North Buchanan Street but is not seriously hurt and still attends the club.
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Purd Turner
J. W. Clark
Ed Phillips
John Hamilton
Junior Keith
Myron Brewer
Henry Bramblett
City Auditorium
Myrom Brewer
Glen McDowell
Donnie Sharp
Grady Rutledge
Ladell Pugh
Artie Brewer
Marlin Sharp
Ford Turner
Roy Turner
G. ©. Clark
Bill Bailey
J. C. Oakley
Gene Rutledge
Oscar Robbins
Fulton Shepherd
Drue Cole
Gene Turner
LeeRoy Boyter
Allan Boarts
Ed Sharp
Billy Floyd
Alvis Grant
Elmo Chambers
Lester Allison
Eddie Smith
Billy Pascoe
W. C. Evans
Joe Bob Moyd
Bunyan Lilley
Charles Gear
Hester Plant
Gene Sweet
Charles Hughes
R. A. Boyter
Westey Grier
Willis Hamilton
Gerald Hughes
Gib Howard
Charles Lancaster
Darwin Grier
Flyert Smith
Ray Dean Floyd
North Buchanan Street
Jaycee Softball League
Magnolia
Keeling Gulf Service
Panhandle Laundry
Borden’s
Texaco
Borden
First Christian Church
Keeling Gulf
Taylor's Market
Borden's
Querry and Verplank
Harris and Buchanan
Keeling Golf Service
Roddy
Tolaco
Schumacher and Grove Turn In Stellar Performances
Two pitchers and two batters dominated Tuesday baseball action. Lefty Grove and Hal Schumacher headline the card with strong wins for the Red Sox and Giants, while Buddy Lewis and Joe Medwick fueled big offensive nights for Washington and St. Louis. The Giants stretched their lead with an eighth straight win as Chicago and Brooklyn posted notable results.
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New York
Lefty Grove
Hal Schumacher
Buddy Lewis
Joe Medwick
Grove
Earl Whithill
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Lawrence Collegian
New York Giant
Giants
Boston Bees
Washington
Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Lumbago
Gas House Gang
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Hank Leiber
Giant
Bill Lee
Cincinnati
Clay Bryant
Chicago Cubs
Reds
Augie Galan
Chicago
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Phillies
Camilli
Winsett
Wes Ferrell
Tremaine Victory Over Cummings In Armory Wrestling Clash
Andy Tremaine from Tucson defeated Bob Cummings in the main event at the National Guard Armory. The three falls featured a rocking chair hold, head locks, and body slams as Tremaine won the final fall by body smother. Roughhouse Dick Sampson beat George Hartay in the semifinal with drop-kicks and a pin. A separate match between CBS, Pr soldier Thomas and Sterling Davis ended in a draw. A note mentions Salic law and female succession under the French monarchy.
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Andy Tremaine
Tucson
Bob Cummings
National Guard Armory
Tremaine
Cummings
Armory
George Hartay
Dick Sampson
CBS
Thomas
Sterling Davis
Ramey Defeats Jenkins In Dallas Lightweight Bout
Wes Ramey, veteran lightweight, scored a decisive decision over Lew Jenkins in a 10 round bout in Dallas last night. Jenkins, a former cavalry trooper, pressed hard but could not overcome the steady attack from Ramey as the decision went to the veteran.
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Ramey
Jenkins
Dallas
Wes Ramey
Lew Jenkins
Cavalry
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Tal
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Burnett Wee
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Ross Shoe Shop
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Panhandle Sign Co Pendleton
Devine Seeeee
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Sherrill Oe
Whitaker Sneer
Hay
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Panhandle Sign Co
Badger-Herring
Whitaker
Globe Tailor Shop
Ducky
St. Louis Cardinal
By Ralph Dykeman
Bill Britton
H.W. Robertson&Co
Oliver Eakie
Underwood - Sundstrand
Upe
Schumacher
Jaycees
George Kirkley
Jimmy Foxx
Red Sox
Joe Glenn
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