Greenberg and Cubs Feature Baseball Talk
Hank Greenberg eyes Babe Ruth level homer pace as Detroit rolls past St Louis 5-4 and 10-2. Cubs threaten Pirates for NL pennant with Disty Dean’s mound gem. Browns, Red Sox, Indians, Yankees, Reds, Bees, Giants and Dodgers also win or lose in scattered games.
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Hugh §. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
Hank Greenberg
Big Hawk
Tigers
St. Loui Browns
Babe Ruth
Wies
Greenberg
Ruth
Cubs
Pirates
Chicago
Dean
Buccaneer
Boston Red Sox
Athletics
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Washington
Paul Dean
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Cincinnati Reds
Cards
Boston Bees
Giants
Dodgers
New York
Dixie Series Opens With Rowe Against Sunkel
The Dixie Series begins in Atlanta with Beaumont and Atlanta meeting as champions of the Southern Association and Texas League. Manager Al Vincent will start Schoolboy Rowe, who won 15 games, against Tom Sunkel, Atlanta’s chosen starter. The teams play tonight and tomorrow, then move to Beaumont for three games. If needed, they return to Atlanta.
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Beaumont
al Vincent
Schoolboy Rowe
Detroit Tiger
Rowe
Tigers
Tom Sunkel
Paul Richards
Sammy Snead Tops Westchester Open With 5000 Prize
Sammy Snead wins the Westchester Open at Fenway Country Club finishing 430 over 108 holes to beat Billy Burke and take 5000 first prize. The win pushes his year earnings to 17572, the highest a pro has ever earned in a single season.
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New York
Bobby Jones
West Virginia
Sammy Snead
Atlanta
Snead
Fenway Country Club
Sam
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Ferebee Finishing His Golf Marathon
Ferebee finishing his cross country golf marathon after 72 holes in Philadelphia area. J Smith Perenee, a Chicago broker, arrived in Camden on the last lap to complete 600 holes in four days across eight cities starting in Los Angeles. He plans 72 more holes today in Philadelphia and New York to reach the target.
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Philadelphia
Iy. J. Smith Perenee
Chicago
Camden
N. J
Delaware River
Ferebee
Los Angeles
New York
Rice Institute braces for season opener against Oklahoma
Houston Sept 28 Paul Hancock nursing a shoulder injury as Rice Institute completes its final scrimmage before facing Oklahoma University Saturday. Coach Jimmie Kitts plans to use Hancock if possible with an expected crowd of about 17,000, the largest opening turnout in school history.
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Houston
Paul Hancock
Rice Institute
Oklahoma University
Hancock
Jimmie Kitts
Ricemen
Southwestern
Oklahoma A
Wichita Falls
Southern Methodist
Roy Holbrook
George Sanders
Jack Sanders
Texas Aggies
Tulsa
University of Texas
Michigan and Princeton in Grid Saddles this Season
Grantland Rice surveys Crisler at Michigan and Tad Wieman at Princeton as they begin new eras. Michigan hopes to rise with star Tom Harmon against Michigan State while Princeton faces a tougher slate with Williams and Dartmouth. He notes Yale's Sid Luckman, Ohio State under McMillin, and Alabama's expected strength as key regional battles shape the top of 1938 college football.
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Michigan
Princeton
Crisler and Wieman
Grantland Rice
North American Newspaper Alliance
Fritz Crisler
Ann Arbor
Tad Wieman
Minnesota
Ohio State
Harry Kipke
Crisler
Tom Harmon
Michigan State
Williams
Dartmouth
Lynch
Wieman
Harry Mehre
Mississippi
George
Harry
Ole Miss
Louisiana State
South
Yale
Kinnard
Mehre
Bayou Tigers
New Haven
Sid Luckman
Columbia
Sid
Columbus
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Buckeyes
McMillin
Sammy Byrd on Yankees and baseball strategy
Sammy Byrd, former Yankee outfielder and current golf pro, discusses manager Joe McCarthy and Yankees philosophy. He argues hitting, throwing, and running define baseball, rebukes inside tactics, and credits the Yanks for frequent extra base hits and runs. Byrd predicts a five game World Series win for New York.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
U.P
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Sammy Byrd
Alabama
Yanks
Sammy
Yankees
John McGraw
The
Charley Dressen
Cincinnati
Dressen
Butch
United Preas
Doyle Stops Opponent in Second Round Narrowly
London, Sept 28 Jack Doyle appeared to dominate Fridle Phillips at Harringay Arena. Doyle knocked Phillips down in the second round and was counted out after sliding through the ropes, resulting in Phillips awarded a technical knockout as Doyle failed to rise in time. Doyle weighed 225 pounds, Phillips 191 1/2.
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London
Parish Jack Doyle
Fridle Phillips
Harringway Arena
Doyle
Phillips
Arkansas Tackle Leaves Field After Arm Injury
Fayetteville Sept 3 WP Saul Soger a 0 pound sophomore was playing for the University of Arkansas but left the field with an arm injury after Dudley Mays was ordered off. Prospects for Arkansas facing Texas Christians Saturday rely on Maye and quarterback Atwood as Maye is nursing his injury.
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Fayetteville Ark
Saul Soger
Sophmore
University of Arkansas
Dudley Mays
Arkansas
Texas Christians
Consideram
Maye
Atwood
Panhandle Sign Defends Lead In Industrial League Bowling
In Amarillo last night the Panhandle Sign team won three games from Dr Pepper to stay atop the Industrial League standings, while Coca Cola moved ahead of Dr Pepper for second. Brewer led Panhandle Sign with 608 pins, 203 average. A 5:30 Thursday meeting at Texas Alleys invites all city bowlers. Texas and Louie’s Alleys staff will attend. John Cox will captain a new team at 117 West Fifth Avenue and invites interested players to contact him by Thursday night.
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Texas Bowling
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Polk Street
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Watson
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Aso Wicker
Bill Edwards
Larey
Brockton
Anderson
Hudson
Baylor Baptists Drill Defense for Oklahoma A and M Clash
Waco September 28 Coach Morley Jennings pressed Baylor to refine defensive plays for the Oklahoma A and M game set for Friday in Wichita Falls. James Witt Bob Foster and Billy Patterson stood out in yesterday’s blocking drill as the team rehearsed new assignments.
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Waco
U.P
Morlery Jennings
Baylor Baptists
Oklahoma A. & M
Wichita Falls
James Witt
Bob Foster
Billy Patterson
Passing Records May Fall in TCU-Arkansas Showdown
The article notes an expected surge in passing records as TCU and Arkansas meet in Fort Worth for the Southwest Conference championship. It mentions players like Christian Horned Frogs and Razorbacks hammering passes, with details of other teams and injuries around the region as they prep for key games.
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Tcu-Arkansas
Texans Christian Horned Frogs
Arkansas University Razorbacks
Port Worth
Christians
Ragerbacks
Mt Fimic
Fort Worth
Owr Squada
Baylor Bears
Orrell Griffin
Pirates Hammer Twin Cains at Mound Duel and Hall of Fame Feud
The piece recalls Dizzy Dean and Press Box heroics as Lee finishes for the Pirates while Hartnett pushes them to victory. It also notes the Reds beat the Cardinals 3 to 1, and recounts a long running feud between Fred Nichols and Sled Allen from New Mexico days. Bill Thompson forecasts a Friday win over Classen and a desire to face the Comets.
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Dean
Cardinals
Reds
Daffy
Fred Nichols
Labor
Sled Allen
New Mexico
Kansas City Hangs to Chance in Playoff
Walter Judnich hit two homers and two singles driving in five as Kansas City beat St. Paul 7-6 in front of a playoff crowd. The Blues trail 3-2 in the best of seven with one game remaining, and a win would force a deciding contest to claim the American Association title and a shot at the International League winner.
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Kansas City
Walter Judnich
St. Paul
Minnesota
Judnich
Blues
Perry Returns to Court in National Pro Singles Field
Fred Perry England's top amateur turned professional resumes tournament play in Chicago tonight aiming for his first national pro singles title. A 25 player field including Bruce Barnes Berkeley Bell George Lott Vincent Richards Walter Senior and Richard Sheen competes as the Chicago arena hosts the event opening today and running through Sunday.
Texas Football Looks to Exploit LSU After Ole Miss Spoil
Texas scouts say LSU showed vulnerability in a surprise loss to Ole Miss last week. They warn the Longhorns the Tigers may be tougher than the squad that beat Texas last season.
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Louisiana State
Texas
Tigers
Ole Miss
Longhorns
Roundup of Baseball and Football Rumors From Sid Feder
Yankees loom over Cubs in NL race as box office interests shape moves at Wrigley Field. Dodgers' future manager Jimmy Wilson eyed for big bankroll and baseball wit. Cardinals and Pirates talk trades. Diz and Lee moments noted. Baseball links to Red Sox, Bears, and prep football under Bill Lynch.
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Sid Feder
New York
Yankees
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Bill Benswanger
Jimmy Wilson
Dodgers
Diz
Louisiana
Bill Lee
al Todd
Mickey Cochrane
Red Sox
Red Grange
Chicago Bears
Yanks
Princeton
Bill Lynch
Bill
TCU to reshuffle lineup for Southwest opener
Fort Worth reports Texas Christian University plans two changes in the lineup to boost its offense for the 1938 Southwest Conference opener against Arkansas. Bobby Sherrod and Charlie Williams are expected to start, replacing Bud Taylor and Russell Hensch, as coaches emphasize the passing game in a long practice session.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Texas Christian University
Bobby Sherrod
Charlie Williams
Arkansas
Bud Taylor
Russell Hensch
Frogs
Arizona Wildcats Arrive in Dallas Without Temple for SMU Game
University of Arizona coach Matty Bell takes a weakened squad to Dallas for a key meeting with SMU. 200-pound fullback Bob Temple is out with a broken collarbone, raising concern over blocking and punt strategies as Ray Mallouf and Red Ewing emerge as the main kicking options for the Wildcats.
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Dallas
U.P
University of Arizona
Southern Methodist University
Bob Temple
Matty Bell
Methodists
Ray Mallouf
Red Ewing
Longhorns Drill for Extra Points After Touchdowns
Texas University coach Dana X. Bible pushed Longhorn punters to master the extra point after touchdowns in practice at Austin. After a 1 point loss to Kansas, the team emphasized converting kicks as they prepare for Louisiana State University next Saturday. A brief scrimmage followed the drill.
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Austin
U.P
Dana X. Bible
Texas University Longhorns
Louisiana State University
Longhorn
Kansas University
Biblemen
Johnson and Hagen To Due At Armory Main Event
A Thursday armory card features Gust Johnson vs Jack Hagen in the main event. Johnson is a top challenger for promoter Mantell while Hagen relies on a powerful right fist and flying tackles. Semi finals include Joe Kopecky vs Walter Stratton and George Hartay vs John Nemagic with ringside tickets at City Drug Store. Aggies try offense at College Station drill as Homer Norton coaches Texas A and M against Tulsa defenses.
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Knights of
National Guard Armory
Gust Johnson
Jack Hagen
Johnson
Dutch Mantell
Hagen
Mantell
Joe Kopecky
Walter Stratton
George Hartay
John Nemagic
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Aggies
College Station
U.P
Homer Norton
Texas A. & M
Aggie
Tulsa University
Dick Todd
Clemson Spineless Okra Introduced by Peedee Station
The Clemson Spineless okra variety, developed from the Davis garden seed, is announced by the Peedee Experiment Station as spineless and 3.5 to 4.5 feet tall. First grown in Washington when Thomas Davis kept the original seed, it was refined by Dora Walker and R. A. McGinty. Commercial trials began with H. G. Leiding of Charleston, who plans to plant 40 acres next year and reports good yields and easier harvesting.
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U.P
Peedee
Thomas Davis
Lancaster
D. C
Dora D. Walker
South Carolina Extension Service
Davis’ Garden cd
R. A. McGinty
South Carolina Experiment Station
Clemson
H. G. Leiding
Charleston
Leiding
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