Mitchs Musings on McCarthy Ailments and Yankee Front Office
The column accuses the New York Yankees and Joe McCarthy of mismanaging talent, citing front-office failures to retain or replace key players. It notes gifts to the Browns, blame for DiMaggio injuries, and questions why substitutes were not adequately developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Yankees
Shirley Povicn
Washington Post
Ee Suvie
Joe DiMagesio
Aseman
Browne
George Mequinn
Newark
Yanks
Lew Gehrig
Butt
Poe
Gehrig
AC Meguinn
Browns
Fer DiMingelo
Walter Judnich
Judnich
Joe McCarthy
Kansas City Defends Title in Win Over St Paul
Kansas City, the defending champions, seek early season form as they beat St Paul 12 to 5 in the first night game of the year. The Blues hammered four St Paul pitchers for 17 hits, with homers by Russ Derry and Tony. Rain in Milwaukee delayed Millers as Eastern division teams enjoyed a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Minneapolis Millers
Milwaukee
Millers
Blues
St Paul
Russ Derry
Ant
Tony
Reds Whip Dodgers in 5-Run Opening Frame
Cincinnati Reds surged to five runs in the first inning to decisively beat the Brooklyn Dodgers. Paul Derringer started slowly but stabilized, while Gene Thompson and Milt Hershberger supplied early power. Dodgers struggled to answer as Reds seized early lead and held on, reclaiming the tops in the National League. The article notes a tense, high-stakes atmosphere between the two clubs, with strong pitching and timely hitting shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Paul Derringer
Reds
Hamlin
Dodgers
Seeurtays
Thompson
Dongers
Werber
Homer
Milt Hershberger
Sant Fireshalter
Whitlow Wyatt
Tripe
van’ Mungo
Reeds
Rev
Indianapolia Farm
Light Heavies Meet Tonight In Cleveland
A fragmentary report notes a light heavyweight boxing event set for Cleveland tonight with Pittsburgh fighter Yavose of the Reeves-Kreiger winner implying a headline bout. Promoters negotiate with Saint opponents while betting interest centers on a favored contender over Cooper and a potential match with the Sanes/Sarees pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Sasa Boner Emersis
Levotand
Wen
ie'Pinburgh
Reeves-Kreiger
Emon
Cooper
George Toy
TOLEDO SCENE OF PUBLINX QUALIFIER
TOLEDO hosts a Publinx qualifier as part of National Public Links golf events. Seven new cities joined the sectional qualifying chain with play set for July 5-8 and the National Tournament at Jackham Course, Detroit in July. Montreal adds a former major leaguer Lee Grisom to its roster, while Dayton postpones a 10 round featherweight bout to May 24 after Joe Marine injures his hand.
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New York
Toleto
Jackham Course
Detroit
Dayton
Joe Marine
Jackie Taylor
Columbus
Scalzo Wins by KO in Featherweight Bout
In Scranton, Pete Scalzo 121 pounds KO'd Frankie Covell 122 pounds in the 1 4 round. Billy Loose 160 pounds outpointed Eddie Pierce 159 pounds in Scranton, Pennsylvania with Pierce representing Johannesburg South Africa.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pete Scalzo
NBA
Cham Ota
New
Nori
Rankie Covell
Chicago
Scranton
Billy Loose
Eddie Pierce
Johannesburg
South Africa
Breezing Along with Brietz by Eddie Brie te
A chaotic column notes Tony Galento’s boxing plans, team antics, and baseball gossip. It references Joe Jacob’s death, Iowa Hawkeyes, Vince DiMaggio’s Polo Grounds record, and various players with quirky asides while hinting at August outdoor events and a World Series timing for Georgie Case.
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Eddie Briete
New York
Tony Galento
Joe Jacob
Max Baer
South
Iowa
Vince DiMaggio
Polo Grounds
Jimmy Double-X
National and American League standings and schedules
National standings show New York and Pittsburgh tied 2 to 0 with Chicago and St Louis 3 to 3 amid rain. Boston Chicago cold. Philadelphia Cleveland and Washington Detroit weather affected. National Friday: Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Boston. American: New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis, Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit. Columns noted Toledo at Louisville and others unclear.
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AYS
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicaston
Hiladelphia
St. Loui
McInnal
Enone
New Yorks
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Averill
Detroit
Case
Tess
Cramer
Boudreau
Lewis
Judaleh
St. Toul
Trosky
Foxx
Babich
Senior Circuit Is Still a Pitchers' League
The National League shows pitching dominance as Wednesday's results reflect string of two hit games. Gene Thompson and Carl Hubbell star in Reds Dodgers and Giants Pirates matchups while Hank Higbe and Kirby Higbe deliver strong efforts. American League games are postponed by rain and cold.
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Judson Bal
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gene Thompson
Larry French
Boston Bees
Chicago Cubs
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Penning
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kirby Highe
Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
French
Boston
Nick Strinceich
Hubbell
Pirates
Higbe
Cardinals
Phillies
Tory
Bt. Louis
Joe Ores
Johnny Mize
Indians Map Drive Against Sox Dropped Ken Jungels
Cleveland news wrap reports the Indians trimming to 25 players as Ken Jungels is optioned to Milwaukee and Willis Hudna released. Roy Weatherly sustains a strained leg, Chapman stays in center with Baw Bell in right, and the club presses toward the pennant push against Boston with ten pitchers available.
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Cleveland
Indians
Rolvereux
Boston Red Sox
Redskins
Oscar Vitt
Washington
Benencel
Gusar
Sid Hudeon
Joe Haynes
Yankees
Boston
Ken Jungels
Milwaukee
Willis Hudna
Vitt
Roy Weatherly
Chapman
Baw Bell
St. Louis Leads and Columbus Coach Ill After Trip
League leaders list Batting and Pitching honors with names like Walker Mize Slaughter Case and Babich. St John III Ohio State athletic director recuperating after illness. Mid-Atlantic games rained out. upcoming slate Youngstown Dayton Charleston Portsmouth Akron Canton. Arctic hares adapt with larger bodies stronger teeth heavy fur and claws for northern life.
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ST. John III
Columbus
Um —L. Ww
St John
Ohio State University
New York
Youngstown
Dayton
Charleston
Portsmouth
Akron
Canton
Record-Long Sky Jump and Stacked Poker Odds Query
A jumble of trivia asks who holds the longest sky record set at Planica 2038 and questions the odds against making a full house in draw poker. It cites Joseph Brad of Austel for a 39006 feet jump and references historical betting odds, champion Geno Tunney, and a bowling congress anecdote, then asks for mailing in sports questions.
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Joseph Brad
Austel
Planica
Yugo Slavia
Ful Howe
Fray de
Wening
Athens Mementer Service Bureau
Washington, D. C
Geno "Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Tom Heeney
Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
American Bowling Congress
Hd Revolution
Ex Major Leaguers to Join Madhens in Toledo Race
Toledo announces two former major league pitchers to boost the Madhens. Jake Wade, acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals, and Ralph Winegarner, formerly with the Cleveland Indians and bought from Milwaukee, will join the club. Winegarner has prior Toledo experience.
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Toledo
Nam
American Association
Jake Wade
St. Louis Cardinals
Ralph Winegarner
Cleveland Indians
Milwaukee
Winegamer
Golf Ambassador dies in England after illness
Henry Gutten, longtime secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, known as Britain's Ambassador of Golf, died after a ten week illness. He had served as R and A secretary for 25 years. Johnny Kilbane, former world featherweight boxing champion, was nominated for state senator on the Democratic ticket in Tuesday primaries.
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London
Henry Gutten
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of
St. Andrews
Britain
R. and A
Kilbane
Pourries
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Three Texans Favored in Goodall OpenGolfer Field
Three Texas players are listed favorites in the $5,000 Goodall Open, a 126-hole three-day event. Byron Nel Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan headline a strong field that includes Henry Picard and Sammy Snead, with Martin Rose among the notable challengers. The tournament uses round-robin groups of three in seven 18-hole rounds to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exans
Byron Nel
Jimmy Demaret
Ben Hogan
Henry Picard
Sammy Snead
Martin Rose
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