Minors Abound With Can’t Miss Pitching Prospects
Talented young pitchers populate Double A and A leagues as likely major leaguers. Cardinals boast Howard Pollett and others like Trucks, Lyons, Surkont in Rochester and Columbus. Yankees, White Sox, and Giants also have promising arms, with standouts such as Lindell Gettel Borowy Washburn Christoper Byrnes Goletz Hutchinson Meers Adams among many.
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Russ Christopher
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Oklahoma City
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Southern Association
Mose Grove Seeks 300th Win for Red Sox
Robert Moses Grove of the Boston Red Sox nears 300 career victories as he limbers for a long week of games. After two tough losses he faces Detroit and Chicago with odds of joining the famed 300-win club still in reach.
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Co-Winner in 500 Race Sues Car Owner Over Share
Floyd Davis co winner of the 1941 Indianapolis 500 filed suit in superior court seeking $670.95 plus an accounting from Lou Moore owner of car No. 16. Davis says he received $2,617.06 though he claims 35 percent of 71 of 200 laps should total $3,288.01.
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Mos cow to Vladivostok Railroad Time Recount
The railroad journey from Moscow to Vladivostok typically takes ten days, outlining the long-distance rail travel duration across Russia.
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Ely Blue Sox Win Eighth In Row
Ely Blue Sox beat Solon 4 to 1 on the local diamond to extend their winning streak to eight. Each side collected six hits as L Stahle Fields and Sladek handled pitching for Ely while Kelsey and Novy worked for Solon. The Blue Sox have two open dates August 3 and 10 and invite teams to write Leonard Biderman to arrange games.
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Giants Survive on Four 1933 Survivors and Other Sports Odds
Brooklyn fans gloom as Dodgers face Higbe injury risk while Giants rely on four 1933 holdovers Hubbell Schumacher Ott Moore. Arcaro suspended as Ben Jones seeks Woolf for Whirlaway ride in Arlington classic. Sammy Snead and Patty Berg shine in golf and aquatennial events.
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Armbruster To Referee Iowa District Swimming Tourney
Dave Armbruster of the University of Iowa will referee the Second Iowa District swimming tournament at Ellis park pool next Sunday. Al Keyes named starter, Leo Baughman will be clerk of the course. Judges of the diving are Day Powell Gibson Pressler and George Nissen. Timers include Moray Eby Crabbe Barnard Wolfe Paula Beck Powell Dub Powell.
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Moray Eby
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Softball Entries Filed for Perry Bulldogs and Newton Veterans
Entries for the eighth district Iowa A. A. U. softball meet include Perry Bulldogs and Newton Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event begins in Des Moines on July 28 with teams from Iowa districts competing for honors.
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Church Softball League Sees Tight Race Atop Standings
Keen Battle Marks Church league action leaves only a half game between leaders as Trinity Methodist edges Central Park 6 5 after a late rally. Calvary Baptist beats Westminster 5 4, while Trinity Lutheran tops Church of Brethren 13 9. C S A defeats Z C B J 15 5 in fraternal league play.
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Jones County Farm Bureau Nine Set To Face Monticello
The Jones County Farm Bureau baseball team travels to Monticello to meet the Merchants at the Martello diamond Sunday at 2 15 p m after beating Wyoming 10 to 2 last Sunday. Gotsch and Robertson form the battery with Streets Peterson and Moenk, aiming for revenge after July 4 win by Monticello.
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Wyoming
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Willard Pressed Over Zuppke Rehiring at Illinois
University of Illinois president Arthur Cutts Willard met trustees to choose successors to an athletic board in the Zuppke coaching dispute. W. E. C. Clifford criticized Willard and trustees, doubting faculty support for retaining Coach Bob Zuppke. Clifford warned about board independence and demanded to see nominating names.
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University of Ilinois
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Ray Robinson Tops Angott In Lightweight Bout In Philly
Ray Robinson, dubbed the division’s clean-up hitter, defeated Sammy Angott in a ten-round decision at Shibe Park before 14 500 fans. Robinson, 20, known as Sugar, won seven rounds and claimed a major step toward a potential title shot against Davey Day, with Lew Jenkins still holding a portion of the crown and eyeing a Madison Square Garden bout on Oct 3.
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Harmon signs as Detroit radio announcer for Michigan games
Tom Harmon, free from Michigan football duties, signs as sports director and play by play announcer for WIR Detroit CBS affiliate. The contract, signed in Beverly Hills, ties Harmon to broadcasting eight Michigan games while keeping options open with Columbia Pictures and a Bears return unlikely.
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State's Prep Stars To Play In Drake Stadium
The second Iowa High School All Star football game will be held at Drake Stadium on Sept. 5. East and West rosters are chosen by newspaper polls as in previous year. Each team fields 25 players. mentoring coaches barred by new IHSA ruling.
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Seeded Stars Win In Seabright Meet
Second seed Bobby Riggs of Chicago opened the Seabright invitation by defeating J Upshur Moorhead of Rumson 6 1 6 2 in singles. Edward Allen of Berkeley beat Ed Moylan 8 6 6 2. The four seeded women advanced as Mrs. Sarah of San Francisco defeated Lewes of Philadelphia 6 0 6 1.
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Willcox To Defend Iowa Masters Title
Ames Iowa Pat Willcox the Waterloo professional will defend his Iowa Masters title by filing entry for the annual meet opening Monday at Iowa State course. He earlier captured the Masters crown with a 224 record and won a second Open championship at Sioux City last month. The 54 hole medal event on the 5 945 yard layout has seen Willcox post the only par round in Masters play.
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Horseshoe Meeting At YMCA For Allied Industrial League
At 7 p.m. the Allied Industrial horseshoe league captains meet at the YMCA to select trophies and set plans for the annual league tournament on Sunday August 3.
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Highway users face massive annual tax burden in the United States
A garbled report indicates U.S. motorists pay a vast annual tax burden totaling about 450 million dollars. The article references broad tax policy implications and impacts on transportation funding. No specific agencies or dates are clearly identified in the readable text.
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Prima Donna Antics No Part of DiMag
WHITNEY MARTIN reports on Joe DiMaggio’s measured reaction to the abrupt end of his hitting streak. DiMaggio calmly prepared for the next at bat after a double play ends, keeping composure and continuing to play, despite disappointment. Three bats were used during the journey, with one sent to San Francisco for charity.
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U.S.C. Fund
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Teachers Campaign For Buck Starbeck As All Star Coach
Cedar Falls AP reports more than 8 000 petitions mailed to Iowa State Teachers alumni to back Clyde L Buck Starbeck Teachers coach for the all star staff when the Collegians face the Chicago Bears in Chicago on August 28 The Gem Eye college student publication sponsors the effort with petitions holding space for over 100 signatures each.
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Conn No Thespian Directors Find Out
Prize fighter Billy Comn observed his first week as an actor in The Pittsburgh Kid with Jean Parker at Republic studio. He muttered lines and trailed off, prompting directors to provide a few lines per take and limit each shot to five takes.
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Joe Louis
Conn
Jean Parker
Republic Studio
Complete Second Round In Industrial Tennis
The Allied Industrial men's tennis teams completed their second round with results showing Pierson (W) over Shramek 3-6 6-3 6-0 and Thurman (C) defeating Woodford 6-0. Henry (WOR) beat Moeller 6-2 and Griffith (WCR) beat Wescott 6-1. Duneck (WOR) won by default. MEN'S LEAGUE STANDINGS list weekly matchups for July 23 and July 26 details.
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