Cunningham Averts Near Riot At Spokane Track Tourney
Spokane indoor A A U track meet nearly erupted when a heat of the one mile relay was awarded to Washington. Kansas distance runner Glenn Cunningham calmed the crowd by addressing spectators and restoring order. Norman Bright led the rival pack in the mile before Cunningham spoke. Bright later won the Spokane Press half mile.
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U.P
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
University of Washington
Washington State
Cunningham
Norman Bright
San Francisco
Reds to seek boxing coach for base running drills
In Sebring on March 25, Chuck Dressen said the Cincinnati Reds may hire Mike Gibbons the ex middleweight title claimant as a boxing mentor to teach self defense and aggressive baserunning. He warned of rough play ahead and praised Gibbons as ideal for teaching fighters’ instincts. In Orlando, 55 year old Syd Cohen drew praise from Bucky Harris for pitching in the Senators camp.
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Sebring
Fla
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Chuck Dressen
Cincinnati Reds
Mike Gibbons
Reds
Dressen
Orlando
Sydney Cohen
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Major Leagues Payrolls Reach Record High in 1937 Season
The 1937 baseball payrolls total over 3.2 million dollars with Lou Gehrig earning 36000 making him the highest paid player. Managers McCarthy Cochran and Bill Terry top their leagues with 35000 and 27500 respectively. Top paid pitchers include Dizzy Dean at 25000. The list notes numerous salaries across American and National Leagues for 36 players earning 15000 or more.
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New York
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Marie Joe McCarthy
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Cochrane
New York Giants
Bill Terry
Dizzy Dean
Bob Grove
Red Sox
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Georgie Zangaras Defeats Midget Doyle In Jersey City Bout
New York fighter Georgie Zangaras 135 pounds knocked out Midget Doyle 135 from Jersey City in a late night boxing match yesterday. Referee counted to ten in the Jersey City arena. Zangaras improved his record with the win.
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United Press
New York
Georgie Zangaras
Kayoed Midget Doyle
Jersey City
Bad News for Golfers Who Are Pro
Harry Cooper quits mental battles and looks to rebound at North and South. The Chicago pro trails Byron Nelson at halfway with 68 61 139, tied for third at 142 alongside Bobby Cruickshank Paul Runyan and Craig Wood in Pinehurst.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Cooper
Byron Nelson
Horton Smith
Bowling Congress Returns to Normalcy in NYC Tournament
New York March 25 Relative calm returned to the American Bowling Congress tournament as society figures including millionaires brokers and writers filled the alleys for charity. Captained by Bob Ripley the squad saw its weakest link Frant Spring emerge. the high score was posted by the Ultimate Powers with 2064.
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New York
American Bowling Congress
Society
Bob Ripley
Tilden Perry thriller ends with stunning third set swing
In Madison Square Garden Perry defeats Tilden in a dramatic match, dropping the first two sets but storming back to win the third 6 4 and the fourth 6 0. The scene features sharp commentary on Perry’s sudden decline and rebound, with observers noting the crowd’s surprise and praise for Perry’s late surge. Deacon MacFayden leads the Bees in St. Pete as they ride a two game win streak while the Athletics prep for Mexico.
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New York
Tilden
Luther
Adam
Perry
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Deacon Danny MacFayden
Bees
Yankees
Giants Poised for Pennant Run Despite Exhibition Blues
ALAN GOULD notes Giants optimism as Bill Terry marshals a disciplined squad with strong pitching led by Carl Hubbell. The piece recalls 1924 pennant battles and Washington stars like Goose Goslin and Ossie Bluege, framing the current Giants as contenders with deep history and veteran presence.
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Alan Gould
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
J. Dean
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Bill Terry
Dick Bartell
Yankees
Willin
Washington
Gotham
Bucky Harris
Senators
Walter Johnson
John McGraw
Terry
Travis Jackson
Jersey City
Harris
Boy Wonder
Detroit
Boston
Goose Goslin
Detroit Tiger Patrol
Washington Star
Ossie Bluege
Nats
Sam Rice
Joe Judge
Roger Peckinpaugh
Tom Zachary
Wrestling match results from three cities
In Cleveland Everett Marshall of La Junta Colorado drew with Bobby Bruns of Chicago. In Los Angeles Dean Detton of Salt Lake City defeated Hans Stienke of Germany and Big Ben Morgan of Dallas defeated Vincent Lopez of Los Angeles. In New York Jim McMillen of Chicago pinned Fred Grubmeier of Germany.
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Cleveland
Everett Marshall
la Junta
Colo
Bobby Bruns
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dean Detton
Salt Lake City
Hans Stienke
Germany
Big Ben Morgan
Dallas
Vincent Lopez
New York
Jim McMillen
Fred Grubmeier
Cubs Wrap Final Catalina Island Workout
The Cubs completed their final workout on Catalina Island as part of spring training activities in Avalon California. Managers and players tested lineups, encouraged by clear weather and focused energy ahead of the next phase of camp.
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Calif
Cubs
Catalina Island
Golf Picture at Amarillo Country Club Postponed
The Amarillo Country Club postpones the 6:30 pm showing of An Excursion in Golf by Grantland Rice and Robbie Jones. The film featuring Horton Smith Jimmie Thompson and Harry Cooper will now be shown tomorrow night at 9 o clock with a buffet dinner.
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Grantland Rice
Robbie Jones
Amarillo Country Club
A. N. Oliver
Horton Smith
Jimmie Thompson
Harry Cooper
Connie Mack Ready To Get Higher Up
Connie Mack, at 74, previews the Philadelphia Athletics for the 1930 season in Mexico City. He cites a young pitching staff and unseasoned infield, with a 32 year old second baseman and a mix of reserves. He remains optimistic about surprising critics despite low pennant hopes.
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Chicago Cubs
Charlie Grimm
St. Louis
Len Warneke
Leroy Parmelee
Ripper Collins
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Billy Herman
Bill Jurgess
Stanley Hack
Cub
Frank Demaree
Augie Galan
Joe Marty
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George (Tuck)Stainback
Gabby Hartnett
James Kenneth O'Dea
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Sierra Madres
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