Babe Ruth Ends Baseball Career With Braves Fallout
Babe Ruth announces he is done as a ball player amid a public feud with Emil Fuchs and Bill McKechnie of the Boston Braves. The star recalls a career of 21 years while detailing clashes over salary and discipline and cites knee trouble as the final blow after a turbulent season.
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Major League Leaders from the National League
The Associated Press lists top NL players including Vaughan Pirates batting .403 with 39 runs and 65 hits, Medwick Cardinals 37 RBIs and 16 doubles, Goodman Reds and Waner Pirates 6 triples, Out Giants 9 home runs, and pitchers Castinman Giants and Walker Cardinals with low ERAs.
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Babe Ruth Says ghost-writers risk vanishing with departure
United Press observer notes Ruth’s exit from baseball may end his daily essays and wonders if ghost-writers can sustain the same literary fire. He recalls Ruth’s influence, the press box meetings, and the risk that without Ruth, printing presses might return to the Indians.
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Texas League Box Scores May Shows Close Games
Box scores from the Texas League feature Oklahoma and San Antonio with tied totals and late scoring. Highlights include Keesey Easterling and Bilgere driving runs, Miller pitching four innings for Oklahoma, and Evans handling mound duty for San Antonio. Fort Worth and Houston also played a separate 6 to 4 game with Clarke driving in multiple runs.
Tonight's Games Highlight Local Matchups
The schedule features Harry facing Cal, Western States Insurance against John's Cafe, and Coca Cola clashing with an unnamed opponent. Arrive early for tipoffs and quick previews.
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Portland Signs Schulz from Beaumont for PCL Team
The Portland baseball club in the Pacific Coast League has signed Dick Schulz, a former University of California pitcher who played for Beaumont in the Texas League last year.
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Shamrocks 10 Play Tonight in Borger Showdown
Phillips 66 Borger baseball teams adds four new players for tonight's home clash with Amarillo Shamrocks at Alamo Stadium. Manager George Doe vows a strong, aggressive performance after a prior defeat to The Huber Carbon Black. Borger plans further additions this week as the game begins at 8:30 p.m.
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Weber 10 Test La Rue’s Best at National Guard Armory
Victor Weber, a top Southwest middleweight, faces newcomer Johnny La Rue who recently beat John Felix. Weber tours nationally and seeks a win to challenge the Masked Marvel after two years without a loss. La Rue is an aggressive wrestler known for leg throws. The match headlines the Thursday wrestling show at the National Guard Armory with tickets at City Base Store.
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Indians Gain On Loop Head In Texas League Action
Houston Buffs beat Fort Worth 6 to 4 as they built a lead with two runs in the first and a three run rally in the fifth. Oklahoma City Indians routed San Antonio 9 to 2 with Evans driving in two and homers by Jim Keesey and Paul Fosterling. Galveston held the loop lead despite the day’s results with Dallas idle and Tulsa rained out.
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Chevigny Named Texas Intercollegiate Athletics Director
Austin June 4 Jack Chevigny announced he would take the role of director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas. The move triggers a shake-up in the athletic council which now handles Texas intercollegiate athletics. Chevigny noted the council would likely include two faculty representatives one student member an alumni and the regents athletic committee chair as members. WEF Metaenthin currently chairs the council.
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Maverick Club Seeks Help for Local Jobs and Activities
Maverick Club invites homeowners to hire boys for yard work and odd jobs, offering referrals via phone 5289. The article notes club events, plays, and summer changes, highlighting youth employment, volunteer leaders, and plans for a girls’ club in Amarillo with meetings set to organize.
Derby Day Draws Thousands to Epsom Downs
At Epsom Downs crowds flocked for the English Derby preview with 17 top three year olds racing over 11 2 miles. Bahram the Aga Khan’s favorite heads a strong field including Hairan Theft and Field Choice as major contenders.
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Match Play Opens in Texas State Women's Public Links
Fort Worth June 4. The fifth annual Texas State Women's Public Links Tournament begins with Mrs. KF H Wohlfahrt Dallas as medalist from yesterday's qualifying round with an 86. Wohlfahrt and Mrs. Ed Mays of Fort Worth form the opening pairing as 31 qualifiers compete. Defending champion Mrs. J Lee Wilson of San Antonio shot 90. The field is fast and no player reached par by the end of 18 holes. The 16 in the championship flight broke the 100 barrier as 36-hole match play continues daily toward Friday's final.
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Patman Elected Delegate for Disabled Veterans Group
Wright Patman of Peekreanee won election as delegate to the Disabled American Veterans national convention in July at New Haven Cann. The vote was by the local buddies chapter of Dav for WWI veterans.
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Yankees Win as Athletes See Streak End in 7 4 Victory
The Yankees topple Connie Mack’s Athletics 7 4 as Lazzeri hits a three bagger and Dickey belts a homer. New York moves two and a half games ahead while the Indians beat the Browns 11 4 in 14 innings and the Cardinals lose 6 2 to the Cubs. Polo results report Fort Sill event with Ranchito of Fort Worth winning 8 7 over Artillery Reds.
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Oklahoma border ports augment law enforcement
At 25 points along highways into Oklahoma 86 port of entry officers began duty to enforce motor vehicle laws and curb illegal oil liquor traffic. They aim to stop hot shipments and restrict liquor flow with beverages in transit across the state.
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Dutra Confident Ahead of Oakmont Open Defense
Olin Dutra, the defending national open champion, travels to Oakmont to defend his title. He dismisses fears about the treacherous course and aims to hand the trophy to the USGA after the tournament begins on Thursday. Oakmont stretches 6891 yards with 300 hazards insisting on accuracy over distance.
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Boxing results from multiple cities report several knockouts and decisions
AP boxing briefs list outcomes across cities including Pittsburgh Chicago New Orleans and Saint Louis. John Henry Lewis stopped Tom Patrick Allen Matthews defeated Tommy Romano Carl Duva beat Jackie Sharkey and Bus Breese drew Scotty McLean with Milt Aron while Bob Tinsley outpointed Sailor Born and George Salvadore defeated Harry Dublinsky.
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