Spy Scare in Cincinnati Blamed on Yankee Operatives
Columnist John Lardner lampoons McCarthy and the Eagle Eye Agency amid a Cincinnati spy scare. The piece mocks disguises and alleged operatives like Lefty Gomez and Z-12 while noting residents lock doors and search the Reds' ballpark for devices. It pokes fun at sensational espionage talk and dubious sources surrounding a World Series scouting rumor.
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John Lardner
Nana
Cincinnati
Joseph V. McCarthy
Eagle Eye Detective Agency
Reds
Ohio River
McCarthy
Sherlock Holmes
Lefty Gomez
Giants
Gomez
Steinfeldt
Lefty
Frank Snyder
Snyder
X-16
Mr. Snyder
Yankees
Bill McKechnie
McKechnie
Eagle Eye Agency
Z-12
Golden Sandies ready for tough Austin high showdown
The Amarillo Golden Sandies prepare for a tomorrow night game at 8 against Austin High from El Paso after a light late practice at Butler Field. Coach Milner brings five starters and six squadmen from 1938 back. the Sandies focus on polish in defense and offense with no injuries reported.
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Butler Field
Fort Worth
Paschal High
Amarillo
Austin High Invaders
el Paso
Fabens
Walter
Chale) Milner
Austin High
Sandies
Austin
Milner
Howard Lynch
Reds Win With Walters On Mound In Tight NL Race
The Reds rely on Bucky Walters to beat the Phillies 3-2 keeping a 2½ game NL lead with 13 games left. Walters earned his 26th win and scored the decisive run in the ninth as Derringer follows him to the mound in a tight push.
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New York
U.P
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky Walters
Paul Derringer
Walters
Derringer
Reds
Phils
Pirates
Cardinals
Hugh Casey
Dodgers
Stu Martin
Don Gutteridge
Bob Bowman
Reds and Cardinals duel for pennant as baseball returns
The piece notes a tense NL race with the Reds aiming to hold their edge over the Gas House Gang and the Cardinals. It cites Bill McKechnie and the potential World Series matchup against the Yankees, while discussing attendance, league rivalries, and the American League advantage in titles.
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Yankees
Reds
Cardinals
Blades
Medwick
Martin
Bill McKechnie
Bill
McCarthy
National
Louis Slipping and Pro football Profit Talks Highlight Roundup
Detroit columnist Eddie Briez notes Joe Louis is past his prime after a loss to Pastor and mocks boxing styles. He bets on Tony Galento vs Louis in Chicago next June. He predicts NFL profit schemes will keep teams above water. Texas A and M coaches face pressure to win the Southwest Conference. Major League probe could cost Detroit 40 players. Neyland may name a new coach at Tennessee. Freshmen at a southern college reportedly earn up to 400 dollars this season.
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Eddie Brietz
Detroit
Messrs. Conn
Comiskey Et. al
Max i Schmeling
Joe Louis
Brown Bombers
Louis
Tony Galento
Chicago
Pastor
Schances
Mit
Herr Schmeling
Scooparade
Texas A
Maj
Bob Neyland
Tenn- 7
University of Arkansas
Kay Eakin
Fred Thomson
Parkers
Razorbacks
Central Oklahoma
Texas Christian University Frogs
Los Angeles
Detroit Folk Celebrate Joe Louis Tribute in Parade
Paradise Valley residents of Detroit crowded the streets at dawn to honor their champion Joe Louis who rose from their dark town to boxing fame. The report also notes the Yankees planning a trade sending infielders to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for George McQuinn, a former Yankee farm player.
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Detroit
Joe Louis
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
George McQuinn
Pastor To Collect Over 50 000 Today
Detroit dispatch reports official figures from the Joe Louis vs Bob Pastor heavyweight bout. Attendance totals 33 868 with net gate 296 000 and gross 347 870. Louis earns about 118 000 while Pastor takes about 52 000, sharing 40 and 174 percent of net respectively.
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Detroit
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
Louis
Pastor
Rail Fares Reduced for Football Games
Texas Railroad Commission authorized reduced rail fares for football games and the State Pair of Texas on the Southwestern Passenger Association's application. The action aims to ease travel costs for fans and participants and is effective immediately in Texas.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Southwestern Passenger Association
Footballs to China From Japanese War Office Purse
Japanese soldiers in China receive a large assortment of sporting goods bought by the war office from patriotic contributions. The delivery includes 15,000 footballs 1,700 baseball sets and 1 700 tennis sets.
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China
Tokyo
U.P
War Office
Texas Aggies End Drills for First Grid Game
The Texas A and M gridiron squad completes final preparations for their season opener at Oklahoma City against the Oklahoma Aggies. Derrace Moser backs the attack while John Kimbrough hopes to resume strong form. passing and kicking drills and a linemen scrimmage highlighted the session.
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Texas Aggies
Associated Press
Texas A. & M
Southwest
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Aggies
Oklahomans
Texas Farmers
Derrace Moser
John Kimbrough
Aggie
Louis stops Pastor in eleventh round display of power
Detroit observers describe Joe Louis delivering a final one two that knocked Pastor flat in the eleventh round after a cautious ten rounds. Pastor showed grit with four knockdowns in round one and fought back through ten rounds, praised for heart and boxing skill. Louis is lauded as a clean, dominant champion who can end a bout with a single crushing punch.
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Pastor
Louis
Panthers Take Dixie Flag Chance In Texas League Final
Fort Worth nears capture of the Dixie Series title as Fred Marberry eyes Dallas in game five. Dallas starter Bob Uhle faced decisive shutout loss 6 0 amid 36 457 fans. Key hits by Metha Caren and Chatham pace Fort Worth while Dallas pitcher Jelly Sorelle heals arm. Grandville wilt attack costs North Carolina growers about 1 million dollars yearly.
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Fort Worth
Fred (Firpo) Marberry
Dallas
Panthers
Bob Uhle
Ray Starr
Boyd
Jelly) Sorelle
Earl Overman
Sal Gliatto
Fleet Frank Metha
Ste
Karl Kott
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McQuinn
Gallagher
H. G. Salsinger
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Ter
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Pryor Wee
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Wee Tees
Paulk Peaee
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Kiwanis Hudson
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Ay Mad Draper
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Farwell
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Williams
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Ory
Speer Steer
ABC
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Young
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Bob Taylor
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Matty Bell
Southern Methodist
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R. L. Harkins
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