Orchid Boys of 1938 Blooming Hopefuls in Baseball
Mitch discusses the Orchid Boys of 1938, a group of MLB players poised to rise to stardom, including Phil Cavarretta, Stu Martin, George Scharein, Cookie Lavagetto, Mel Almada, Joe Marty, Tom Henrich, Rudy York, Ken O'Dea, Bob Feller, Spud Chandler, Jake Wade, Ed Smith, Gene Schott, and Harry Gumbert. He weighs past injuries, potential comebacks, and the likelihood of breakout seasons for these players with teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, Senators, Yankees, Tigers, Reds, and Giants.
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George Kirksey
Kirksey
Phil Cavarretta
Cubs
Stu Martin
Cardinals
George Scharein
Phillies
Cookie Lavagetto
Brooklyn
Mel Almada
Washington
Joe Marty
Tommy Henrich
Yankees
C. Rudy York
Tigers
Ken O’dea
Bob Feller
Indians
Spud Chandler
Jake Wade
Edgar Smith
Athletics
Gene Schott
Reds
Harry Gumbert
Giants
Rip Collins
Cavarretta
Phils
Lavagetto
Dodgers
Bucky Harris
Red Sox
Harris
Almada
Senators
Tony Lazzeri
Marty
Henrich
Rudy York
Tiger
Babe Ruth
Gabby Hartnett
Hartnett
O’dea
Gomez
Allen
Feller
Yanks
Ed Smith
Bill Meechnie
Yankees Favored In 1938 Baseball Race By George Kirksey
New York Yankees expected to win the American League again in 1938 with a stronger roster and better pitching. Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians projected to challenge, while Chicago White Sox drop to second division and Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators contend for the top spots.
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NEW York
U.R
New York Yankees
Yanks
Ruppert Rifles
Detroit
Cleveland
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Gehrig
Bill
Trosky
Averill
Oscar Vitt
Tigers
Schoolboy Rowe
Tommy Bridges
Frank Croucher
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Zeke Bonura
Bucky Harris
Chance of 1940 Olympics relocation discussed by Brundage
Avery Brundage said a remote possibility exists that the 1940 Olympic Games could move from Tokyo if China’s war worsens. He noted the IOC postponed opening to Sept 21 and that the U.S. has not decided on participation. Brundage predicted a U.S. team would likely go if held.
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New York
WUP
Japan
Avery Brundage
American Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
Cairo
Brundage
Tokyo
U. S
WU. S
United States
Blacksmith Says Horse Shoeing Costs Nine Dollars Yearly
LACKS PROFIT EL PASO Tex Fred Doran veteran blacksmith says it costs about 9 a year to keep one horse shod. It’s a good paying job when it comes but there are not enough animals left to be shod to do that work exclusively.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fred Doran
If Joe DiMaggio Walks Away What Then
Henry McLemore debates the Joe DiMaggio contract standoff with Col. Ruppert. If Ruppert refuses $40,000, can DiMaggio join another club or is he barred from organized baseball. The piece weighs fan impact and the meaning of player freedom under contract in 1938.
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Henry McLemore
New York
U.P
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Col
Jacob Ruppert
Ruppert
Joe
DiMaggio
Col. Ruppert
The
Yanks
United Press
Redlegs Pound Ball Hard To Defeat Detroit 14-11
Cincinnati Reds erupt for 22 hits including six home runs to beat the Detroit Tigers 14 to 11 in Portsmouth. Lew Riggs and Dusty Cooke lead with four safeties apiece as Gene Schott yields six runs in eight innings before Lloyd Moore finishes. The clubs meet again today.
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Redlegs
Detroit
Portsmouth
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati
George Gill
George Coffman
Reds
Gene Schott
Lloyd Moore
Frank McCormick
Baxter Jordan
Lew Riggs
Dusty Cooke
Bobcats Open 1938 Track Season Against Bishops
Ohio University hosts Ohio Wesleyan in a Saturday dual meet at the stadium with field events at 1 30 p m and running to start 30 minutes later. Coach W H Herbert seeks to evaluate veterans and promising sophomores as Wesleyan arrives with indoor meet experience. Highlights center on the half mile the mile relay and high hurdles as Earl Hicks Nelson Powell Diehl and Terrel figure prominently.
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Howard Kahn
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan
Buckeye
Ohio
W. H. Herbert
Wesleyan
George Gauthier
Bobcats
Herbert
Gauthier
Earl Hicks
Nelson Powell
Smith
Hicks
Powell
Diehl
Waldo Terrel
Terrell
Exhibition Game Results and Scores Across Matches
Recap of exhibition baseball scores with R. E Cincinnati and Detroit in a 216 to 211 line, Chicago and Pittsburgh a 5 to 4 result, New York and Baltimore a 10 to 6 game, St. Louis and Carville a 15 to 4 tilt, and Boston versus Washington a 7 to 4 outcome. Key pitchers and batters are listed for each contest.
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Carville
Nea
Harrell
Owen
Benge
Macon
Lanier
Kootman
Bremer
R. HE
Boston
Washington
Lanning
Lopez
Weaver
Kohlman
Ferrell
Guiliani
Association To Inaugurate New Season on Saturday
The 37th American Association season opens Saturday with three games in the eastern division drawing about 35 000 fans. Kansas City visits Columbus, Milwaukee plays Toledo in Toledo, and Minneapolis faces Indianapolis in Indianapolis. St Paul and Louisville start Sunday. Kansas City, owned by the Yankees, is the early pennant favorite. Columbus aims to rebound with few holdovers from last year. New managers lead Kansas City, Indianapolis, and St Paul as Baugh debuts at shortstop for Columbus.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
New York Yankees
Blues
Oakland
Binghampton
Norfolk
Red Birds
St. Louis Cardinals
Sammy” Baugh
Texas Christian
Sparkplug
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Baugh
Madhens
Bill Meyer
Feller Shows Maturing Form In Charleston Tuneup
Weirton dispatch reports Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller delivering a three inning stint against the New York Giants. The hard throwing rookie impressed with control and polish, holding the NL champions to one hit in three frames as Cleveland led 1 0 before bullpen trouble. Giants won 5 to 2.
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Weirton
W. Va
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Feller
Iowa
Charleston
New York Giants
New York
Lou Chiozza
Bob
Indians
Johnny Humphries
Humphries
Giants
Bill Zuber
Cleveland
Worm Fisherman Can Be as Much Of Sportsman as Boy With Fly Rod
An outdoor writer argues worming can be a true sportsman’s pursuit. He details tackle, methods, and patience, praising fair play and careful release, and notes an open invitation to readers for hunting and fishing questions to the North American Sportsman's Bureau.
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North American Sportsman's Bureau
Wrigley Bidg
Chicago
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