Yankees Favored But Anything Can Happen In World Series
Grantland Rice notes the 1938 Yankees are clear favorites to beat the Pirates in the World Series, citing their pitching power and poise. He recalls past series where the better team or favorable conditions did or did not prevail, warning that a single wild game can alter outcomes.
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Oklahoma City Wins National Amateur Baseball Championship
Oklahoma City defeated Battle Creek 12 to 6 to claim the National Amateur Baseball championship in Battle Creek. A large Midwest crowd watched as Oklahoma City punished three Battle Creek pitchers for 11 runs in the first inning.
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Budge Drops Match To Jack Bromwich
Detriot wires report Don Budge lost a 17-5 6-2 exhibition to Jack Bromwich of Australia while his partner Gene Meko defeated Harry Hopman. In doubles Budge and Mako fell to the Australian pair 7-5 6-3.
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Giants Lose NL Crown End Two Year Championship Run
The New York Giants officially end their two year hold on the National League pennant race, exiting as champions. The Cincinnati Reds, once hopeful, also fall out of title contention.
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Sudden Death Series Sets NL Pennant Picture In Chicago
The Cubs meet the Pirates in a three game series starting in Chicago as the pennant race narrows. Pie Traynor’s Pirates rely on a rested staff led by Tobin Klinger Blanton and Bauer, while Gabby Hartnett’s Cubs counter with Bryant and Bill Lee as the key starters.
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Eagles Rise as Most Improved Team After 2-1 Start
Philadelphia, once considered the league’s weakest, shows scoring strength and two fumbles helped beat the Giants 16 to 14 for their second win in three starts. Joe Carter’s 92 yard TD run sealed the victory as Bob Pylan returned a fumble 88 yards for a second-period score.
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Gasoline Tax Revenue in United States Reaches Hundreds of Million
The article states that roughly 300 million dollars is paid annually in both state and federal gasoline taxes across the United States. It highlights the scale of motor fuel taxation and its distribution between government levels.
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Nine-Week Baseball Poll Names All American Popularity Team
The Kellogg Company sponsored a coast to coast nine week poll selecting baseballs most popular players in each position. Gehrig Medwick DiMaggio Fox Vander Meer Grove Bridges head the All American lineup with Ruffing Hubbel and Dickey among the top five pitchers.
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Nashville Vols win Southern flag playoff game
Nashville Vols beat the Atlanta Crackers in game four of the Shaughnessy playoff to take a three game lead in the Southern Association race. Tom Sunkel pitched in the first inning for five runs as Nashville opened strong.
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Browns Hunt For Manager
St Louis Browns officials search through baseball's Who's Who to replace Charles E Street as manager. Gabby Street will finish the season. Frank Frisch's Cardinals dismissal prompts speculation about Browns' vacancy. Street, 56, began as a coach in 1937 and captained the club during key periods.
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Gabby) Street
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Enthusiasm Grows for Red Crown Bowling Sweepstakes
Enthusiasm rises for the 1938 39 Red Crown Bowling Sweepstakes with a $50 000 purse. Sponsor R F Bensinger notes 1 635 localities already enter as cash and merchandise awards rise to 50 000. Three classes based on American Bowling Congress averages and four regions set post qualifying play from January 22 to February 11 with 9045 prizes overall.
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Billy Burke Sets Pace in Westchester Open Lead
Billy Burke the Marathon Man from Cleveland holds a one stroke lead in the Westchester Open at Scarsdale as the semi final 36 hole round proceeds. He posted a 139 total after a par 70 on Sunday while Paul Runyan sits one behind at 140 and Chandler Harper is tied for second with Harold McSpaden at 141. Ed Oliver and Louis Barbaro tied at 142 as the field was cut to 83.
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Budge urged to turn pro by amateur tennis critics
Henry McLemore argues Donald Budge should turn professional, claiming amateurs lack real competition when facing him. He mocks officials, notes Budge’s dominance, and questions Budge’s willingness to join Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry on the pro circuit. Budge’s social tastes and stage fright in barns and armories are cited as barriers.
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Rossi sets two records in President's Cup boat race walkover
Theo Rossi drives Alagi to 70.866 mph for one lap and 69.675 mph for a 15 mile heat to win as no American entrants compete. The AP notes other results in hydroplane, tennis, golf, and baseball across multiple cities.
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Golf qualifiers miss by one shot in final round
Walter Hagen Jim Turnesa Joe Turnesa and Mike Brady failed to qualify as 153 or lower was needed. Hagen finished at 154 along with nine others. nine players qualified at 153. Final 36 hole rounds will be played tomorrow.
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High School Schedule Bristles With Attractive Contests
The Texas Interscholastic League schedule invites excitement as 42 teams hold perfect records and 58 games loom, including a key clash where defending champion Longview Lobos face Port Arthur. Other undefeateds include Amarillo, Lubbock, Plainview, and many more as districts prep for decisive showdowns.
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Beaumont Becomes Texas League Champion in 3-2 Win
Beaumont Exporters clinched the 1938 Texas League pennant by defeating San Antonio 3 to 2 in the deciding playoff game. Trout earned MVP honors after entering in the sixth and sparking the rally behind Emil De Johnge’s third inning homer. A record 9,467 fans witnessed the title clinch and Beaumont prepared for the Dixie series against Atlanta or Nashville.
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Football Roundup: Alabama Clemson and Coast Standouts
Eddie Brietz surveys early season action noting LSU Washington Clemson and Tulane in openers while California tops St Marys and West Virginia challenged Pitt. He cites Goldberg and Gehringer as poll highlights and mentions mounting national interest in the gridiron season.
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Saints Move Ahead in A A Playoff Finals
St Paul led Kansas City by one game in the American Association finals and prepared to start ace pitcher in the fourth contest. The Saints won 5 to 2 behind Ray Phelps strong pitching to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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All-Star Team Picks Stebbins Over All America Teammate
Francis Wallace predicts Stebbins of Pitt will be a greater player this year than Marshall Goldberg. Vic Jurrou, GWU backfield prospect, is son of Leon Turrou who helped round up German spies. Jack Doyle quotes 13 to 5 on Pirates and 1 to 3 on the Yankees.
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