Balkers Refusal To Report Spurs Transfer Tactics In 1950s
The article reviews repeated player balks at reporting to the Washington Senators listing cases from 1953 onward. It highlights Bob Thurman, Lou Skizas, Bob Shaw, George Susce, Hank Aguirre and others who delayed or refused options, noting how deals and transfers were used to secure concessions and how some players eventually reported or moved to other clubs. It discusses the pattern shaping club strategies and player leverage in that era.
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Hillman Lyons
Bob Thurman
Bob
San Francisco
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Indianapolis
Joe Becker
Cincinnati
Lou Skizas
Bob Shaw
Detroit
Tigers
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Shaw
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Sox
Havana
Susce
Sennett
George Susce
Hank Aguirre
Paranth
Indians Defeat Charleston by Nine to Three
Indians beat Charleston 9 to 3 in the final game as the Senators stranded 12 runners on base. A. L. Hardman reports from the sports desk.
Senators Slip in Rubber Game to Indians at Watt Powell Park
Charleston squandered opportunities in a three hour and fifty minute game at Watt Powell Park losing to the Indianapolis Indians 3 to 3. The Senators stranded a dozen runners on base despite 11 hits and five walks aided by one error.
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Watt Powell Park
Senators
Kenny McBride
Indians
Senator's
St. Paul
Dallas
Indianapolis
Stan Johnson
Tribe
Jimmy Stump
Bubba Morton
Johnson
Colonels Set Here Tonight In Twin Bill
The Louisville Colonels visit for a Shriners night double header starting at 6 p.m. A twin bill is also scheduled Sunday after which the Senators hit the road for four games in three days at Omaha and subsequent stops including Indianapolis and Minneapolis. Joe Sennett, involved in a recent four player deal, seeks back pay from the Braves while awaiting assignment to Buffalo.
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Senators
Omaha
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Denver
Py Amghe Mero Pewuawssn
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Charles
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Milwaukee Braves
Dallas
Louisville
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Sennett
Buffalo
Bisons
Charleston Netters Shine In Chicago Road Trip
Indianapolis hosts Charleston teams as the girls tennis squad sweeps four singles and two doubles in a 12-1 final over West Virginia while boys and girls squads continue early season wins. Upcoming stops include Kalamazoo and Detroit with top players delayed by Toldeo events.
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Charleston
Nate
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Toldeo
Chicago
Kalamazoo
Mich
Detroit
Disgruntled player Hale considers quitting baseball
The fragment suggests Hale might quit baseball over dislike of Charleston and housing issues. It notes potential infield help for the Orioles and mentions pay of $500 per week. It implies the Senators are better off without a disgruntled player.
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al Paschal
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Hale
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West Is Sharp In Summer Loop
Jerry West scored 30 points to lead Blossom Dairy past Camp Burdette 71 66 in a Charleston Summer Basketball League game at Walt Powell Annex. The WVU star hit 10 field goals and 10 straight free throws. Central Asphalt tied for second by beating Bert Wolfe 73 484. Ex Morris Harvey star Jerry Chandler scored 31 in a losing effort for Pant Walfo.
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Blossom Dairy
Camp Burdette
West Virginia University
Star
Walt Powell Annex
Central Asphalt
Bert Wolfe
Morris Harvey College
Jerry Chandler
Pant Walfo
Association Standings and Friday Games Report
The standings list matches across cities with outcomes and next Monday’s schedule. Key results show Indianapolis 5 Charleston 3 Fort Worth 5 Minneapolis 2 Louisville 4 Omaha 3 St Paul 4 Dallas 2 Denver 3 Houston 1. TRA approves membership applications for Thoroughbred Racing Associations after Friday vote.
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Fort Worth
Minneapolis
Louisville
Omaha
St. Paul
Dallas
Denver
Houston
York
Sunland Park
Anapra
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Bug Brush Leads Field in Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood
Bug Brush a Whitney stable filly faces eight rivals in the $50,000 added Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park. The Nasrullah daughter is four, carries 123 pounds with jockey Angel Valenzuela aboard, and is joined by Terrang, Fleet Nasrallah, Amerigo, and others as threats in the mile and one sixteenth race.
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C. V. Whitney Racing
Sex
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Nasrullah
Angel Valenziela
Terrang
Lawesrence Pollock-Roland Bond
John D. Hertz
Fleet Nasrallah
Tilyou Christopher
Amer+ igo
Golf Tournament Results with Numerous Women's Winners
The report lists multiple winners and honors from a golf event. Winners include Mrs Florence Campton unopposed in Third Flight, Mrs Bertha Harter for most pars, Miss Jane Carney for low putts, Mrs Sis Thayer for most sixes, Mrs Clara-Lan Ham for most sevens, Mrs Ann Conley for total tow blind holes, and others such as Airs Jackle Ton Greav, Mrs Kate Hag gard for low blind hole, Mrs Ruth Stevens for approaching and putting, Mrs Gin ny Hart for driving, Airs Faith George and Mrs Helen Tattersall for putting contests.
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Bertha Harter
Jane Carney
Sis Thayer
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Ann Conley
Jackle Ton Greav
Kate Haggard
Ruth Stevens
Ginny Hart
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