Landis Probes Cardinals Cedar Rapids Farm System Tie
Judge Landis leads a sweeping 1936 37 investigation into the St Louis Cardinals and Cedar Rapids Western League affiliate links. Major owners and officials convened in St Petersburg Florida training sites as Landis questions ties and two Cedar Rapids chains amid farm system debate.
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Branch Rickey
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Harry S. Johnson
William Gibbons Bramham
Columbus
Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Montreal
Baltimore
Ali Babi Defeats Jones in Quick Coliseum Bout
Ali Babi known as the Terrible Turk defeated Paul Jones in straight falls at the Coliseum. Babi won the first fall in five seconds, then pinned Jones in the second after a leg scissors setup. The feature was followed by a draw between Al Bisaganno and Alf Johnson, with Ed Kruml defeating Frank Brown earlier. Alex Fidler refereed all bouts.
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Paul Jones
Coliseum
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al Bisagnano
Alf Johnson
Ed Kruml
Frank Brown
Alex Fidler
Delaware County Baseball Tournament Set for April 28 29
The annual Delaware county high school baseball tournament will be held in Earlville on Thursday and Friday April 28 and 29. Seven teams enter, with three first round games Thursday and the semifinals and finals Friday. Preliminary games are five innings. finals seven. Pairings: Earlville vs Bye, Buck Creek vs Greeley, Colesboro vs Dundee, Delhi vs Manchester.
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Schoolmasters
Bye
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Greeley
Colesboro
Dundee
Delhi
Manchester
Dodgers Holdout Camilli Near Return to Camp
The Dodgers expect veteran Dolph Camilli to sign and report to Clearwater camp soon after a 9 000 dollar salary and 1 000 dollar bonus offer. Camilli appears likely to participate in at least 100 games.
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Associated Press
Clearwater
Fla
Dodgers
Dolph Camilh
Manush
Brooklyn
Two West Union Players Signed by Waterloo Team
West Union natives Fred Smith and Bill Granger were signed by Waterloo of the Three-Eye league for spring tryouts starting April 15. Smith, a former West Union pitcher, aims to qualify as a fielder, while Granger who has caught for Elgin will attempt to stay in the backstopping role.
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Waterloo
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Sox Trade Bonura to Senators for Kuhel
Washington Senator owner Clark Griffith announces a swap sending first baseman Joe Kuhel to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Zeke Bonura. No cash changes hands. Bonura is a right handed slugger from New Orleans who had refused White Sox terms. Kuhel is a veteran left handed batter now to join the Senators.
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Texas
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Grinnell Businessmen To Hold Cage Tourney
Sixteen teams of Grinnell businessmen professionals and workers will play in the college gym next Monday for a city basketball tournament promoted by D W Ewart and L J Adkins. Finals are scheduled for the following Wednesday. Local firms sponsor the teams.
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Embezzler Confesses and Requests Probation at Sentencing
Clarence Williams 24 admitted embezzlement and pleaded for probation. Judge Harry Leddy noted his wish to work and repay, but Williams said he wanted a WPA job and to marry a woman with seven children. The judge ruled one to two years in prison.
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Golfers Roast Writer McLemore in Mock Tournament
In St Augustine United Press reports a spoof round where pro stars like Denny Shute Harry Cooper Jimmy Thomson Johnny Revolta and Lawson Little lampoon writer McLemore who for a decade has covered golf. The piece frames his play as comical and critical commentary turns playful roast.
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Rose Bowl payout sets record for California Alabama game
California and Alabama shared a Rose Bowl payout of $104,129.94 each for last New Year’s Day football. The Tournament of Roses Association’s gross receipts were $293,372.61, with $64,202.73 paid to the association and $29,000 given to Pasadena to fund Bowl debt.
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Henry Schaft to Meet Barney Ross in April Bout
Minneapolis promoter Tommy Loughlin announced Henry Schaft of Minneapolis has signed to oppose welterweight champion Barney Ross in a ten round bout set for April 4 in Minneapolis.
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Barney Ross
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Tommy Loughlin
Little Rock Sheriff Wins Big At Oaklawn Park
Sheriff from Little Rock invested $2 in the Oaklawn Park daily double and hit a 78 to 1 shot in race one with Miss Firefly Jeggy Torch. In the second heat the same horse at 43 to 1 led 19 as the crowd watched, yielding a payoff of $6 002.80 the park’s second largest payout in years.
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