Small town fans and the farm system in baseball
Jimmie Murphy argues small town fans are the forgotten backbone of sports as they attend events despite neglect. He laments the farm system undermining minor leagues and absentee ownership, noting local businessmen backed teams yet markets faded as major leagues grew. Leo Bondy suggests working agreements with major league clubs offering options to stabilize small towns.
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Cleveland Rookie Pitcher Predicts 15 Wins For Self
New York AP report surveys spring training notes on Cleveland Indians promising rookie Em bree and several other clubs. It cites pitchers for St Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, New York and Washington. It mentions managers, injuries, camp workouts, and early-season schedules with players like Elwin Roe, Lee Riley, Charlie Ripple, and others in the national league and American league camps.
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Minor Leagues Stabilized by Budget Guarantees
The article notes that a set number of players guaranteed to cover losses for a minor league club if spending stays within a pre arranged budget helps revive the Ohio State League a thin season. It recalls there were 18 minor leagues in 1920 before the farm system expansion and later, 44 leagues in 1940 prior to wartime cuts.
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Hornsby resigns as Vera Cruz manager in Mexico league
Roger Hornsby the former major league star resigned as manager of the Vera Cruz club in the Mexico baseball league. He said poor organization and unpaid road trip expenses led to his decision and indicated plans to return to Fort Worth. Pasquel did not comment. Hornsby praised Mexico baseball but cited issues with management and expenses.
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Memphis Boasts Tallest Hurler In Unnunified Press
Memphis teams feature Ralph Stewart a six eleven pitcher from Detroit and veteran Pete Gray amid camp chatter as chilly winds slow practice. Managers Prothro Seeds Riddle report rookie hurlers, absences noted. Nashville Bowling Green camps endure cold, with players checking Army status and early intra-squad games shaping rosters.
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Exhibition Results and Schedule Fragments
Fragmentary sports schedule notes list multiple Exhibition results with teams such as Philadelphia Boston Chicago and New York. The text mentions canceled games, upcoming fixtures at Bloomington Chicago Frederick and other cities, plus a brief note on Honorville manager Buddy Lewis and teeth extraction affecting Smokies plans. It ends with stray remarks on language diversity and human beings.
Theatres Offer Varied Films And A Weekend Lineup
Amusements list a mixed slate including Fulpar Martha U Dricet amd Koah Beary, Jt in Weel Fond Pom with Saturday showings and Pattee ais Sager Must and Freak Alaertegn. LATE Saturday features Yous Amdrews and The Purple Heart Sunday. Monday highlights Robert Reed Low Hore Private Marereee. Fr Die and Sat see Frock Singtra in Higher and Bitter. Teurimay presents Louise Albrition Robert Falga and Digas Barrymers in Fired White vs Miert. Saturday shows Camrudee and Busar Cruden in Sa bonga. Sunday and Wondat Olivia deHevilins and Benny Tuts in overomant Gli. Rancher Tess and Elin star in Phantom Lady. Friday and Saturday Dem Rei Barry and Sean Moevish in Pugitive From Geneva with Le Trace and Tina Thayer in The 7. Wednesday and Trureday raises to
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McCray Chosen Successor to Voyles at William and Mary
William and Mary names McCray to succeed Voyles as head football coach and athletic director for a three year term. native of Cleveland Ten holds an assistant professorship in the college’s phase education department and will help in athletic programs. McCray joined William and Mary in 1939 as backfield coach and directed basketball and baseball. He previously coached at Tennessee Wesleyan College, winning six championships in eight years. The United States remains the world’s top producer of sole feather, highlighted by a Saturday pinch hit driving in three runs with a bases loaded double.
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