White Sox Count on Detroit Exiles for Pennant Push
Ex Detroit players Marve Owen and Gerry Walker join the White Sox as Jimmy Dykes reshapes the lineup. Walker, batting .335 with 113 runs last year, and Owen, a top fielding third baseman, bolster hopes to move from third to a pennant chase. The club also mentions Rosenthal and Tresh returning as part of the retooling.
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Grange Recovering From Emergency Bladder Operation
Chicago AP Harold Red Grange famed Galloping Ghost and Chicago Bears assistant coach recovering after emergency bladder adhesion operation. Dr W D Nerger said surgery corrected the condition with no complications. Grange expected to leave West Suburban hospital in about two weeks after ten years of intermittent pain and delayed treatment.
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Cedar Rapids YWCA Girls Triumph Over Moline Teams
Cedar Rapids YWCA earned three wins Thursday against Moline Illinois teams. The Paris Academy Cards won 31 14 over Moline in basketball. Streamliners captured volleyball 3 0 after dropping the first set 138 15. Cats edged 15 13 then won 15 6. Roster details include captains Lila McIlrath Christine Bjornsen Martha Hubbard and others.
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Training Camp Notes Highlight Spring Baseball Activity
AP report from multiple spring camps notes player arrivals and early drill outcomes. Stories include Joe McCarthy confronted by a fan, Don Schroeder from Erasmus Hall joining the Giants intracamp, White Sox weather delays, Connie Mack pleased with the A’s intracam game, Emmet Mueller praised by Phillies, Dodgers and Giants prep moves, Wes Ferrell's glasses, Reds pitchers refining hooks, Oscar Vitt praising the Indians, Casey Steinel's roster doubts, Jimmy Foxx arriving early with Red Sox, and Gabby Street heading to San Antonio for his 38th season as a manager.
Medwick signs with Cardinals for $20,000 salary
Joseph M Medwick the 1937 NL batting champion joined the St. Louis Cardinals on a one year deal reportedly worth $20,000. Owner Sam Breadon declined to reveal terms and Medwick said he is glad the holdout is settled. Joe Stripp remains the remaining Cardinal holdout seeking $10,000.
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Iowa Swimmers Set to Host Northwestern in Final 1938 Meet
Iowa faces undefeated Northwestern in a key dual meet in Iowa City at 7 30 p m Saturday. Captains Dan Zehr and Bob Christians lead the rivals in the 220 yard freestyle as Jack Drees broadcasts the event on WSUI. Northwestern has beaten five Big Ten foes and tied Minnesota while Iowa aims for its first win over the Wildcats this season.
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Stephens sets new scoring mark for Hawkeyes
Captain elect Ben Stephens the Iowa forward tallied 185 points in seventeen games to top the Hawkeyes season record. Guard Jack Funk previously held the mark with 177 points in fifteen games in 1923, after rules once allowed one player to take all free throws. Stephens scored 136 in conference play while Funk had 150 in conference games.
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Rolfe Signs With The Yankees For Reported $12 500
Red Rolfe, third baseman for the New York Yankees, agreed to salary terms for the next season and will report to the team’s training camp in St. Petersburg. The contract is reported at $12 500, leaving Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio as the remaining holdouts.
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Eddie Jennings Recaps Cedar Rapids Box Team Tourney Loss
In Chicago at the Tournament of Champions Cedar Rapids promoter Eddie Jennings reflects on the team’s Chicago trip. The standout moment centers on Max Klemm who won two heavyweight bouts then lost a decision to Don Merritt in the third round to a crowd of 16 000. Klemm expressed regret at not winning for Jennings.
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Local sports notes highlight boxing promise and track tensions
The piece profiles Max from Central City as a promising Golden Gloves contender praised by Cedar Rapids officials and fans. It follows coach Fred Wood’s Des Moines and Storm Lake trip with Mallard teams, and Iowa City rumors about track discord and illness affecting a Wisconsin meet trip.
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Cornell Wrestlers Meet Minnesota And Midwest Opponents
Mount Vernon report notes the Midwest conference resumes champion ship wrestling in Appleton Wisconsin with Lawrence Carleton Beloit Cornell and possibly Ripon. Cornell cannot enter varsity, sending five reserves Gene Hopkins Don Stotler John Klousin Miles Knight and Bill Bell to contend for titles while Minnesota competes in Minneapolis.
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Dave Peterson and Bob Swenson Named Cornell Captains
Dave Peterson, the sole senior on the Cornell basketball team, was named honorary captain for the upcoming season by his teammates. Bob Swenson was named captain for next winter, praised as a steady center and rebounder from Ottumwa Iowa. Swenson is a junior class representative on the Men’s Senate and Advisory Council and an honor student. Caporetto reference notes a World War I Italian defeat by Austria.
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McKinley Wins In Junior Gold Medal Tourney
The McKinley Sophs beat the Culver Juniors 26 to 23 to claim the 1938 Gold Medal in a tense final. Olson and Plotz starred for the Sophs while Schultz, Sample and Schwarz led the Culver Juniors. Toddville took third with 24 to 21 over Drew-Craemer as Hagerman and Newman provided key support.
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Revolta Leads At Halfway Mark In St. Pete Tourney
Johnny Revolta shot 69 to total 138 and lead the St. Petersburg Open at halfway. Light Horse Harry Cooper stood two behind at 140, with Bill Heinlein and Ben Hogan on 142 as the field nears the final 36 holes.
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Baer to Face Barland in Madison Square Garden Bout
Buddy Baer of San Leandro California meets Gunnar Barland of Finland in a ten round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Baer aims for a title run with possible April 29 bout against Joe Louis. Barland, 1932 Finnish Olympic veteran, seeks to derail Baer’s rise after returning from Europe with two knockouts in his last three fights.
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Tama High Beaten In District Tournament
Tama High lost to Perry 31 17 in the district tournament game at Marshalltown. Dunlap led Tama scoring with four field goals and a free throw.
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Kansas Cagers Win Big Six Title With 56 36 Victory
Kansas Jayhawkers capture the Big Six crown by defeating Missouri 56 to 36 in Lawrence. Senior guard Fred Pralle led scoring with 22 points and finished the season with 121 points in ten games, surpassing Blahnik of Iowa State.
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Di Maggio Demands $40,000 Salary From Yankees
Joe DiMaggio disclosed that Ed Barrow telephoned from New York urging him to sign and board the next train to training camp. DiMaggio said the contract offered $25,000 and he would not sign it, insisting on $40,000.
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Coe Rifle Team Triumphs Over National Guard
The Coe rifle team defeated Company A National Guard shooters Thursday night by a score of 884. Prone sit kneel and standing positions contributed to the victory.
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