Landis Probes Detroit Farm Ties Across Texas League
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis continued a probe into Detroit Tigers farm operations, focusing on Toledo transfers to Fort Worth and an implied link with Beaumont in the Texas League. Officials from Detroit Fort Worth and Beaumont faced three hours of questioning as the inquiry seeks possible farm system understandings and past player movements.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
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Leslie M. O'Connor
O'Connor
Fort Worth couple to wed after college romance
In Fort Worth on May 18 1938 Dorothy Pope and Charles Ki Aldrich a Texas Christian University All America center announced their engagement. The wedding is set for June 6 and stems from a romance that began when both enrolled as freshmen at the college.
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Dorothy Pope
Charles
Ki) Aldrich
Texas Christian University
Press Box Burly Writer Mystery Ends Season Bowls Shakeup
A hooded note left at the newspaper office claims a prankish writer seeks anonymity in the Press Box. Civic Clubs Bowling League closed with the San Jacinto Kiwanis defeating the Amarillo Kiwanis to end the season.
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Civic Clubs Bowling League
San Jacinto
Gold Sox End skids in 7-4 win over Hubbers at home
The Gold Sox beat the Lubbock Hubbers 7 to 4 at Malin Field, snapping a losing streak as they prepare for a 4:30 p.m. rematch. Lubbock dropped its third straight with Amarillo, and Midland moved up in the standings with an 11 to 7 win over Abilene.
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San Jacinto Kiwanis win league title over rivals
The Amarillo Kiwanis finish second by two games as San Jacinto Kiwanis dominate the league. The uptown club’s stars push hard but fall short leaving Rotarians a distant third and Lions A B C Ells in the also ran. Soldier Caruso entertains fans at Gold Sox game raising charity funds.
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Texas Certificate Of Authority Issued To American Central Ins
Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies American Central Insurance Company of St. Louis Missouri complies with Texas law and authorizes it to do business in the state for the year ending February 29, 1940. Dated in Austin by Chairman Walter C. Woodward. Cravens Dargan & Co served as Texas managers in Houston.
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Houston
Carlton Florey and BAE Win In Softball Games Tonight
In New York on May 18, Ford Prick warns Boston Bees pitcher Fred Frankhouse he faces a ten day suspension for attempting to use a spit ter in Cincinnati. Twilight Softball results: Carlton Florey beats High School 19 to 8 in a protested game. BAE defeats Farm Security 2 to 0. Tonight’s schedule lists six matchups including Carlton Florey against Phillips and Rock Island versus Texas. Standings show Rock Island top at 30 1.000 with several teams close behind.
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Engine Explosions Hit 9k to 12k per Minute at 60 mph
At 60 miles per hour an average engine experiences between 9 000 and 12 000 explosions per minute under hundreds of pounds of pressure.
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