Where Did Hines Get $70,000
By Bob Considine 1938. Jimmy Hines held about 800 shares of New York Giants stock bought through his wife in 1930 for roughly $70,000. The article traces stock history, ownership, and the legal probe by District Attorney Tom Dewey into how Hines funded the purchase amid Giants success and management by Stoneham, Terry, and McGraw.
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Jimmy Hines
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Leo Bondy
National Exhibition Company
Wall Street
William F. Kenny
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McGraw and Stoneham
McQuade
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W. H. Conant
Arthur H. Soden
Boston Braves
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Yankees Steadily Boost Their Lead In Pennant Race
The New York Yankees secured another series sweep, defeating Washington 16-1 and 6-2 after Lefty Gomez and Charley Ruffing silenced the Senators. Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig homered as New York stretched its lead to eight games while Cleveland beat St. Louis 9-6. In other action, Boston fell to Philadelphia 14-11, and Pittsburgh routed Cincinnati 10-0 as the NL race tightened. Brooklyn beat the Giants 7-3, and the Cubs split with St. Louis with a 5-4 win in eleven. Phillies topped Boston Bees 7-6 in extra innings.
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Reports Denied Jack Dempseys Fear Kidnapers
Mrs. Cecelia Dempsey, 73, confirms Jack Dempsey will not move to Utah to escape kidnap threats against his two daughters. After confusion, she says he was invited for a fall visit and has no plans to relocate from New York. Dempsey cites his mother's illness as the source of rumors.
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Jack Dempsey
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Dempsey
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Benton County Fair Offers Racing, Ball Game, Boxing
Vinton reports a Benton County fair program with horse racing and a ball game between Garrison and Elberon on Thursday. Friday adds racing and a game between Atkins and Thursday’s winner, followed by an evening boxing program.
Waterloo Divides With Evansville
Waterloo and Evansville split a doubleheader as the Red Hawks won 3-1 in the opener and the Bees edged 4-3 in the second. Cheney held Waterloo to four hits in game one, while Evansville committed four errors aiding Waterloo. Giebell earned the win in game two. In Decatur vs Moline, Brown tossed seven for Decatur shutting out Moline 6-0, then Moline came back 9-8 behind Stefani.
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Major League Box Scores Boston Philadelphia
Box scores show Boston and Philadelphia in a high scoring 11 7 game with Cuccinello homer twice and Parker 4 RBIs. Ross wins for Philadelphia over Midkiff.
Raiders Boosters Night Double Header At Hill Park
Cedar Rapids and Bloomington clash in a rained out schedule make up at Hill Park with games starting at 6 15 and 8 20. Booster night attracts large crowd as 40 cent grandstands sell fast and 20 cent bleachers fill with 1000 extra seats borrowed from Coe College. Heavy hitters contest between luncheon club members planned between games. Cedar Rapids to start Wolff and Hanning. Bloomington to pitch Rucker. Also note plant breeders work on Africa melon to improve sweetness and disease resistance for U.S. production.
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Standings and results from Tuesday and Wednesday games
Standings show Evansville leading with 66 wins and .629 while Waterloo follows. Decatur Bloomington Springfield Cedarrapids Moline Clinton and others posted mixed records. Tuesday results include Decatur 6 Moline 0 Waterloo 3 Evansville 1 Bloomington at Cedar Rapids rain. Wednesday schedule lists Bloomington at Cedar Rapids and others. Baseball and hockey style listings show multiple matchups and standings across leagues.
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St Louis and Cleveland Square Off In Nine Inning Tilt
Cleveland defeats St Louis 9 to 6 as Hemsley Heath and Clift drive in runs. Trosky Sullivan and Hale key for Cleveland while Van Atta and Tietje struggle on the mound.
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Special Election on Ely Iowa Franchise Ordinance 53
Notice of a September 14 1938 special election in Ely Iowa to decide on Ordinance No 53 granting a non exclusive twenty five year franchise to Iowa Electric Light and Power Company to generate transmit and distribute electricity within Ely rights of way poles wires and streets and sale of electric energy to town residents. Voters will choose yes or no on adopting the ordinance and its terms.
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Armstrong Ambers Set for 15 Round MSG Bout For 135 Title
Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers clash in Madison Square Garden for 15 rounds with Ambers defending the 135 pound title. An indoor venue, expected crowd around 15,000, promoter Jacobs cites ticket sales up to $100,000. Odds favor Armstrong to retain. Ambers would claim 147 pound throne if he wins causing a title dispute. The bout will be broadcast on WJZ NBC at 8 p.m. CST.
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Wrigley A Man Of Action Guides Cubs To Change Focus
Chicago Cubs owner P K Wrigley backs Gabby Hartnett as manager after a tense meeting. Wrigley, famed for shunning sports pages, supports Hartnett's autonomous control over roster moves while promising front office backing within budget limits. The discussion, marking the first long conference since Hartnett took over on July 20, signals a shift toward a more hands on, aggressive strategy to win the world championship.
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Extra Day Set For First Round In Handicap Golf Meet
Weather delays prompt extension of first round play to Thursday in the Country Club handicap tournament. Championship flight results include H R Mowrey defeating Don Barnes Jr 8 and 6. Greens committee sees J K von Lacke um beat J T Grayston 2 and 1. House committee sees Frank Katterjohn defeat H J Chadima 2 and 1. Pool committee Ed Wadsworth gains 2 up on Ed Owens. Dance committee flight lists Lee Thome advancing by default over R R Ellis.
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Denies Biscuit Race Was Run Under Orders
Charles S. Howard owner of Seabiscuit denounces a San Diego paper claim that the Biscuit Ligaroti match race in Del Mar was staged to look close. He says the story has no basis of fact and denies jockey Georgie Woolf was instructed to influence the result.
Two State Softball Meets This Month
Iowa will host two state tournaments the week of August 21 to 28 one for men in Des Moines and one for women in Red Oak winners advance to the world championship in Chicago beginning September 7 Joe Campbell Iowa commissioner for the amateur softball association of America announced two state winners will represent Iowa in the world event in Chicago starting September 7 Des Moines and Red Oak host the meets in Des Moines and Red Oak respectively
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