Red Lucas remembered as vital pinch hitter and pitcher
Warren Brown reflects on Red Lucas and his impact in the senior major leagues. The sorrel-topped right hander appeared for the New York Giants in 1923 spring camp at San Antonio and earned early note alongside Bill Terry as rising stars.
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Red Lucas
Warren Brown
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Brown
Dizzy
Red
New York Giants
Giants
San Antonio
Bill Terry
Baseball records and 1938 football fatalities noted
The text cites Al Simmons major league record 2772 base hits and 298 home runs including 1938. It states 17 football fatalities in 1937. It answers 1938 All Star game winning pitcher Johnny Vander Meer and NL won 4 to 1.
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al Simmons
American Football Coaches’ Association
Johnny Vander Meer
Pirates star Lucas recalls varied positions and a humorous dugout moment
A 1926 season outline follows Red Lucas moving through pitcher, infielder, and outfielder roles with San Antonio Boston Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The piece notes his quiet humor in the Pirates dugout and a rain‑soaked chance at a pinch hit. It then shifts to New York baseball ownership shifting to women, led by Helen Weyant and other heiresses who control Yankees Giants and Dodgers stock.
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Red
Terry
San Antonio
Boston
Cincinnati
Reds
Seattle
Pirates
Lucas
Pirate
Pie Traynor
New York
Daniel M. Daniel
New York World- Telegram
Daniel
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Helen Weyant
Joseph Holleran
J. B. McGuire
Jake
Giants
Dodgers
Eve
Charley Holliday
Hercules Ebbets
Brooklyn
Mc- Keever
James Mulvey
Steve Mc- Keever
Ebbets
Charley
May
Leon Cadore
Genevieve
Joseph Gilleaudeau
Charley Stoneham
Mary
Charles Aufderher
Horace
Pitt to join Big Ten as unofficial member under Griffith plan
Major John L. Griffith explained Pitt will be an unofficial Big Ten member with no voting rights. The conference will act as a clearing house for eligibility and information, while Pitt can accept or refuse committee involvement as needed. Griffith will donate his services and plans to implement the plan in Pittsburgh by February 8.
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Steve Snider
Chicago
Pittsburgh
John L. Griffith
Pitt
Big Ten
Griffith
University of Chicago
Commissioner's Office
N.C.A.A
University of Pittsburgh
Pitttsburgh
Fed
Notre Dame
Marquette
Michigan State
Scribes Refuse To Adopt Sacrifice Fly Rule Change
The American Association chapter of baseball writers rejected the 1939 sacrifice fly scoring rule. About three fourths opposed the change which would not count a batter’s time at bat when the sacrifice fly scores a run from third. The poll was conducted at association headquarters in Columbus.
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Columbus
U.P
American Association Chapter
Baseball Writers Today
Association
Golfing Brigade Halts at Phoenix Open Opens Friday
Phoenix Arizona U P Dick Metz of Chicago money winner in the California winter golf season leads 125 professionals and amateurs into the $3 000 Phoenix Open tournament opening Friday The field includes players from Pacific Coast tourn ams moving east for spring meets Pro am 18 hole best ball starts the meet Friday medal play follows on Saturday and Sunday
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.P
Dick Metz
Chicago
California
Pacific Coast
Dolph Camilli Signs With Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers complete infield with Dolph Camilli joining, bringing signed players to 23 as announced by GM Larry MacPhail.
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Dolph Camilli
New York
U.P
Brooklyn Dodger
Larry MacPhail
Female influence overshadows male dividends in discussion
A terse quotation notes that female influence, insofar as dividends are concerned, overshadows the male, reflecting a debate on leadership or economic outcomes. The remark emphasizes gendered perception of financial returns in a historical or business context.
Prize Major League Rookies of 38 Ready to Beat Sophomore Jinx
A look at 1938 rookies including Joe Gordon Jeff Heath Kenny Keltner Johnny Humphries George Myatt Bobby Doerr Jim Bagby Jr Emerson Dickman Johnny Rizzo Bob Klinger George Washington Case Jr Kendall Chase Taft Wright Emil Leonard Joe Krakauskas Sam Chapman Enos Slaughter Ernie Kay Goodwin Rosen Frank McCormick Harry Craft George McQuinn Chet Laabs Harry Eisenstat. Gordon compared to Eddie Collins. Heath touted as possible AL batting champion after 21 homers 18 triples 31 doubles in 126 games.
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Joe Gordon
Yankees
Jeff Heath
Kenny Keltner
Johnny Humphries
Indians
George Myatt
Giants
Bobby Doerr
Jim Bagby, Jr
Emerson Dickman
Red Sox
Johnny Rizzo
Bob Klinger
Pirates
George Washington Case
Case
Washington
Wright
Shillalah
Dutch Leonard
Bucky Harris
Krakauskas
Detroit
Harry Leisenstat
Sam Chapman
Athletics
Roy
Brooklyn
Indian
Rosen
Buck McCormick
Craft
Otterbein to Meet Capital In Columbus Showdown
Otterbein College leaves winless play behind to face Capital in Columbus as Capital seeks to stay in the conference title chase with five wins and two losses. The weekend schedule includes 27 games across Ohio colleges and a slate featuring Ohio State against Minnesota and other key matchups.
Broken ankle to shelve Chandler for six weeks
Athens Ga Yankee pitcher Spurgeon Chandler will miss play until after May 1 due to a broken ankle suffered while pacing the track at the University of Georgia. Doctors say the leg will be in a cast for six weeks.
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Athens
A.R— Spurgeon
Spud
Chandler
University of Georgia
Radio Highlights of Network Stations and Schedule
A listing of major radio network stations and a Thursday and Friday program schedule. Highlights include WJZ WLW WBAK KDKA WMAQ WCAU WOR and others with times for Amos ’N Andy Jack Haley First Nighter Burns and Allen and Orson Welles among key programs.
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RED Blue
Columbia Mutual
WLW
Columbia
M—Mutual
Amos
Angy Seeceesecees
Joe Penter
Rudy Vallee
Kate Smith
Major BowWe
Bob Burns
Walter O'Keefe Bens Vee
Paul Sullivan
Barnett’s Orch
Cab Calloway
Sammy Kaye
Moon River
Amos Run
Andy
Jack Haley
Scoosssoves
What
Lucille Manners
Burns and Allen
Orson Welles
Walts
Guy Mbatuo
Grand Central Station
Dorsey
Orch
Nation's Playhouse
Buddy Rogers
Prospects in Baseball Set for 1939 Season
The article surveys players and outlooks for 1939, highlighting Milwaukee’s solid base hit power, high totals for the Giants infielder Myatt, and New York and Pittsburgh potencies. It notes pitchers Humphries Bagby Dickman Rizzo and rising stars like Klinger and Laabs while evaluating team depth, speed, and potential improvements for second-year players.
Crime costs US $15 billion annually per FBI agent’s calculation
Memphis report cites FBI agent W. H. D. Lester saying crime costs the United States about 15 billion dollars each year. He estimates the national crime bill equals roughly 120 dollars per person annually.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States
W. H. D. Lester
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Most Difficult Weekend Of Season For Scarlet Ohio State
Ohio State basketball under Harold Olsen heads to Minnesota and Indiana for a pivotal weekend. Fresh off a 52 to 25 rout of Chicago, the Buckeyes, second in the Western Conference, aim to challenge top rivals as they travel to Minneapolis and continue their campaign.
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Columbus
Harold G. Olsen
Ohio State
Bucks
Minnesota
Indiana
Chicago
Minneapolis
Hoosiers Ready for Close Battle Against Buckeyes
Olsen predicts a tight finish as Minnesota eyes a pivotal game with Ohio State. He notes the winner will be the team hitting shots, and vows to fight with colors flying if they lose. Indiana faces a rapid improving Buckeyes squad after trimming Ohio State at Columbus earlier.
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Olsen
Indiana
Jimmy Hull
Ohio State
Hoosiers
Columbus
OU Mermen Aim for Break Even in Two Weekend Meets
The Ohio University Bobcats swim team faces Kent State on Friday and Oberlin on Saturday in a two game road swing. A win in either meet would lift OU to four victories for the season, matching the school record for a single campaign. The squad has gone three and one so far, with defeats at Fenn College.
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Ohio University
Bobcats
Kent
Kent State
Jack Rhoads
Oberlin
Bobcat Mermen
Ohio U. Swim
Kent Staters
Fenn College
Cleveland
Akron
Wittenberg
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Goodrich
Roy's Auto Supply
W. Union
Redskins
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Humphries
Myatt
Freddie Lindstrom
San Diego Flyer
Polo Grinders
Jersey City
Skeeters
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Rizzo
Laabs
McQuinn
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Duquesne Beer
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