Vander Meer Hurling Shines for Cincinnati Reds
Roundup by Eddie Brietz notes Vander Meer’s strong pitching for Cincinnati Reds. The column weaves in sports gossip, Derby chatter, and assorted notes on baseball, horse racing, and other figures, highlighting bets, jockeys, and upcoming events with a brisk, newspaper voice.
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Big Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Robert Mose Grove Near 300 Win Milestone
Harry Ferguson profiles Red Sox pitcher Robert Moses Grove as he nears 300 major league victories. The piece recalls Grove's miraculous 1939 comeback from a dead arm, his 1940s stamina, and comparisons to legends like Alexander and Young. It highlights his 294 wins, 3.05 ERA, 2,217 strikeouts, and World Series appearances.
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Harry Ferguson
New York
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Eddie, Plank
Cy Young
Robert Moses Grove
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Martinsburg
Carl Hubbell
Ted Lyons
Grove
Red Sox
Sarasota
Fla
Joe Cronin
Cincinnati Reds
Cronin
Philadelphia Athletics
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Mose
Bob Grove
Lonaconing
Smith
Steve O'Neill
Buffalo
Wiz Kremer
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Rip Sewell
Bucs
Dutch Leonard
Washington
Thornton Lee
White Sox
Bucky Walters
Phillies
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Charney Ruffing
Yankees
Rufus the Red
al Milnar
Cleveland
Curt Davis
San Francisco
Johnny Vander Meer
Maverick Club’s Own Column Show and Rambling Notes
The column highlights Mavericks traveling to Roswell and other New Mexico points, lists members such as Jewell McDowell and Joe Mc Laughlin, and recalls recent shows for the Elks Club. It hints at summer jobs for the troupe and feisty brag that the boys can eat a lot, urging readers to hire them.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Jewell McDowell
Lemond Fox
Joe McLaughlin
H. R. Alexander
W. T. Stephens
Herbert Brooks
Bobby Hudgins
Joe Sharp
Glen McDowell
W. T. Walker
Richard Skapple
Rodney Skapple
Darrell Sharp
Whitey Sharp
H. B. Taylor
J.C. Oakley
Ford Turner
North Fillmore
R. A. Boyter
Mavericks
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Elks Club
Vander Meer’s Comeback Highlights Pitcher Bouncebacks
Johnny Vander Meer, back from a minor stint, showed a full return with wins over the Cubs and Pirates while overcoming arm trouble and control issues. The piece recounts long arcs of pitchers who shed early struggles to reach peak form, noting Vander Meer’s sustained improvement and the value of control.
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Paterson
van der Meer
Cardinals
Cubs
Pirates
Vander Meer
Season windup bowls two leagues at Louie's Alleys
The event closed the season for Santa Fe and Service Leagues. Texans won the Santa Fe title 65 to 30. Amarillo Garage and Storage beat Amarillo National Bank in a Service League playoff after a three game split. Alstrom led with 592 in the Santa Fe league, while Lyles top scored 622 in Scratch.
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Louie's Alleys
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Panhandle Laundry
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Allison Wee
Brundage
Nemeche Seseeesae Ih
Whitaker
McCormick Eee
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Aang
Roberts
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Howard Pestor
Ridner
Lacey
Blind Pavillard
Williams Peeeeeee
Ameee Een
Aly
Pana
Gleason
KGNC
Hurley
Parks
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Krupp
Blind
Baumel
Watson
Jackson Seeeeeee
Soil Conservation League A
Chers
Waldrop
Allison Ait
McCoy Stteeee
Bush Rock Hang
Humble
Cates
Harris
Woodring See
Ely
Peters
Cogdell Eeaee Deters
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Es — Coasters
Dudley . Twee
Diamond Amarillone Watkins
Blatzheim Ra . Shop
Undry Murrill
Allison
Jones Reabaaure
IRA
Bickle
Ballenge Oe
Ziegier
Weaee Tees
van Bibber
Grimes
Saddarts Ene
Lyles
Roffey
Williams Petted Eebees
Ee Rollers Behrmans Shoppe
Baxter
Plains Plumbing Co
Campbell
Halliburton
Sprinkle
Crossett
Munson
Behrman
Rude
Robbins
Keaton
Myrick Tree
Simmons Oe
Berry
Lawson Sores
Cee
Pioneer Hotel
Amarillo
Rogers
Mann
Robrahn
Blatzheim
Ete
Santa FE League Flyers
Sullivan
Barber
Langly
Nog Simmons
Wyatt See
Chiefs Rose
Britnall
River
Maybach Eee See
Waa Eee Aeee
Ayers — Ety
A Scouts
Logan
Osborn
Wheeler
Utterback
Swearingen Tenes Va
Caverns Pixley
Parkinson
Harlan Eecnbe
Pounds
Tower Cenes
Polley
Britain
POA E Martin
Tenorio
Eee Renees
Smeltzer
D'Antonio
DeCarlos Seeley
Frierson
Dorman
Cato
Cimmino
Mireau
Ray
Elder
Tinsley Rf
Rodriguez
Seus
Newsome
Jennings
Teas
Leen Ee
Borger
Williams
Willingham
Gilchrist Willingham
Amiarillo
Hill
Craig and
Capps
Santa Fe
Service
Texans
Amarillo Garage
Amarillo National Bank
Gaddie
the Caverns
Amarillo Bowl
Charles Lyles
Ransom's Cafe
Gellinger
Pioneer Hotel Drug
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