Ty Cobb Rates Shoeless Joe Greatest Hitter Ever Says Jackson Would Hit Ruth Further
Ty Cobb calls Shoeless Joe Jackson the greatest hitter and credits him with superior eye and reflexes. He notes era differences with Babe Ruth and says Jackson could hit any pitch, while Ruth faced livelier balls and stricter pitching in his time. Cobb recalls Walter Johnson and explains avoiding throws at bat, highlighting Johnson's perceived speed.
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Ty Cobb
Jackson
Hitter
Georgia Peach
Scoop Latimer
Greensboro
S. C
Joe Jackson
Babe Ruth
Joe
Ne York
Cobb
Latimer
Ruth
Tyrus
Walter Johnson
Connie Mack
Landis Cracks Down On Promoters Of Exhibition Games
Judge Kene reports commissioner Landis ordered major and minor league clubs to bar use of parks players or facilities for relief exhibitions that are really commercial ventures. Army and navy furloughs for players in service may be denied. The note references Dizzy Dean All Stars Satchel Paige and a Chicago Wrigley field event that drew 29 775 fans and 30 000 in gate. Bob Feller in navy was denied permission to appear.
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Chicago
Kenesaw
Landis
Baseball
Army
Navy
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Dean
FranklinAthletic golf protest dispute taints state title
Des Moines reports show Franklin high school briefly claimed a state golf crown after a protest over a missing faculty representative. Atlantic returned the trophy, leaving the matter unresolved and the championship tainted. Officials note rules require a faculty accompany squads and debate remains over eligibility and future protests.
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Des Moines
Franklin High School
Atlantic
Franklin
Hallman
Lyle Quinn
S.H.S.A.R
Waterloo
Zivic Beats Shank In Tough Denver Bout
Fritzie Zivic former Pittsburgh welterweight champion edged Reuben Shank of Denver in a ten round decision to avenge a prior loss in Minneapolis. The close fight Thursday night showcased Zivic's maintained power and skill as he earned the win.
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Minneapolis
Fritzie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Reuben Shank
Denver
More Boys Sign Up for Y M C A Learn to Swim School
Nearly 100 boys ages 9 to 11 have enrolled in the 29th annual YMCA learn to swim program. 45 minute classes start at 9 am next Monday with 200 spots open for reservations. Volunteer helpers under head instructors Gurney W. Day and Don Clapsaddle include Ray Rompet Frank Howland Clifford Morrison Carl Volz Donald Summerhouser and Richard Drew.
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Gurney W. Day
Don Clapsaddle
Ray Rompet
Frank Howland
Clifford Morrison
Carl Volz
Donald Harmon
Dick Summerhouser
Richard Drew
Horses to Run at Central City Sunday
The Eastern Town Racing club schedules a Sunday meeting at Central City with events for three year olds. Races include the 2 27 trot and the 2 15 trot and the 2 21 pace. The entry list shows 15 horses in the 2 27 trot and nine in the 2 21 pace.
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Central City
Eastern Town Racing Club
Nthe
Y M C A Free Swim School for Boys Application
Parents notify enrollment for ages not yet able to swim 60 ft in the Y M C A Free Swim School. Dates listed June 8 through 12 with multiple daily class times and a note to register before June 7. space limited.
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Y.M.C.A
Flying Hawkeyes Report for Drill Training Group Arrives in St. Louis
Thirty Hawkeyes from the University of Iowa arrived at the naval reserve air base in St. Louis Missouri to begin aviation training. Led by squadron commander BiH Green the unit has adopted the Flying Hawkeyes name to honor the state and will train as a group before specialization in the final month. The squadron includes four former Iowa football players: Green Gerald Ankeny Wayne Miller and Bob Bender with Bender serving as executive officer. The roster lists Iowa City Ossian Williamsburg Washington and other nearby towns for the members.
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Iowa City
Naval Reserve Ai Base
St. Louis
Bih Green
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Green
Ger
Ald Ankeny
Wayne Miller
Bob Bender
Bender
David Frank Petrzelka
Gail Edwin Harshaw
Joseph John Smpehl
Ossian
William Leroy Meardon
Robert Warren Beck
Joel Henry Hinrichs
William Harrison Everett
Richard Dale Phylpps
Harry William Peterson
James Malcolm Mc
Katie Jenkins Seeks Divorce From Lew Jenkins
Mrs Katie Jenkins wife of former light weight boxing champion Lew Jenkins filed a divorce suit in Durant Oklahoma and Miami Florida alleging repeated abuse since their 1938 marriage. The complaint in circuit court cites an ungovernable temper and cruelty by Jenkins.
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Miami
Fla
Katie Jenkins
Lew Jenkins
Durant Okla
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Red Peppers
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Russell Ruff
Ruff
Ietter
Sea Atlantic
Phyllis Otte
Jo MacRae
Miss MacRae
Knox
Baku
Zivic
Armstrong
Florsheims
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Y Swim School
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Jans
Leonard T Arduser
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Company
Third St. SE
Dial
Harry F Tisher
Pres
Armstrongs Spacious
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Teen’ Vets
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