Dodgers Hopefuls Face Season Draw In Exhibition Drama
The article surveys pre season chatter on batting crowns and player value. It highlights Fred Walker and Dixie Walker as cases in point with Dodgers payroll talk, notes historic champions like Hornsby Waner Lombardi and O Doul, and previews spring exhibitions. It also mentions West Point exhibitions, Braves versus Senators, Browns and Tigers battles, and hints at managerial tensions within the Dodgers camp.
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Fred
Brooklyn Dodgers
Birmingham
Ted
Peason
Dodgers
Dodger
Dixie
Tor
Honus Wagner
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Braves
Rajah
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati Reda
Lefty O'Doul
Philadelphia
Disie
Bums
Army
West Point
Senators
Atlanta Crax Sign Fifth Teen-Age Star
ATLANTA AP The Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Association sign their fifth teenage prospect for year 16 and 17 year old Carolinas Sandlor from Gastonia, N C and pitcher Kenneth Deal 17 also from Gastonia. Mason Leeper, 16, another Gastonia native, had been signed earlier.
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Atlanta
Crax
Atlanta Crackers
Southern Association
Carolinas
Sandlor State
Kenneth Deal
American Legion
Gastonia
N.C
Mason Leeper
Major League Holdouts Shape Openers Near Dodgers
With spring training under three weeks away owners face salary fights. Fred Dixie Walker seeks 22500 up from last year while Cleveland’s stars and New York’s Crosetti Etten Zuber remain unsigned. Other key holdouts include Rocco Heath Herb and DiMaggio among several clubs.
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Reichler
NEW York
Fred Dixie
Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland
Indians
Roger Peckinpaugh
Mickey Rocco
Jeff Heath
New York Yankees
Frank Crosetti
Nick Etten
Bil Zuber
Jim Tobin
Stew Hofferth
Boston Braver
al Gerheauser
Philadelphia Phillies
Orval Grove
John Humphries
Chicago White Sox
Cliff Melton
Vince DiMaggio
Pittsburgh Pirates
Exhibition Games In AP Summary From Early Camps
Players report as squads prepare for season with trades and signings. George McQuinn of St Louis Browns sustains knee injury, X rays planned. Jack Kramer reaches terms after holdout, White Sox boost with Dieltze and Caldwell trades. Chicago Cubs manager Grimm announces Jap Ket sale to Curtis Bay Coast Guard. Lynn, 54, noted in camp chatter.
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St. Louis Browns
George McQuinn
Jack Kramer
Chicago White Sox
Bill Dieltziehe
White Sox
Earl Caldwell
Milwaukee
Jimmy Dykes Yester
New York
Boston
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Boston
Curtis Bay Coast
Grimm
Curtissy
Ket
Lynn
UCLA Names High School Coach to Lead Football Team
UCLA board of athletics unanimously voted Bert F La Brocherie a three year contract to become the new football coach succeeding Morrell. La Brocherie returns to UCLA where he starred as halfback in 1926 27 and 28 after leading Los Angeles High School. The article notes prior coaching success in Southern California. The pacific coast sports roundup also mentions MLB team notes including the Pirates Cardinals Giants Dodgers Tigers and Senators with brief game summaries.
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Bert F la Brucherie
University of California
Edwin JC
Babes Morrell
Ucla Board of Athletic Contro
Southern California
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Muncie
Frank Colmaan
St. Louis Cardinals
Marty Marion
Alf
Hed) Schoendienst
New York Giants
Curtis Bay Coast Guard
Phil Weintraub
Homer
Sid Gordon
Giant
Brooklyn Dodgers
Barney Koch
Montreal
Vic Lombardi
Whitlow Wyatt
Phillies
West Point
Detroit Tigers
Steve O'Neill
Hal Newhouser
Paul Izzy Trout
St. Louis
Washington Senators
Senators
Braves
Walter Chipple
Phillies Acquire White Wyatt From Dodgers In 8th Whisker Deal
Phillies buy 3 year old Whitlow Wyatt from the Dodgers for a reported cash in a deal that adds veteran arms to a youth plan. Wyatt, once winner of 22 games in 1941, joins Foxx Mancuso Lee Kennedy and Barrett as Pennock reshapes a pennant bid. Wyatt says his arm is sound and he is working out with the Atlanta Crackers after a sore arm last season.
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White Wyatt
Dodgers
J. Herbert Altschull
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Herb Pennock
Whitlow Wyatt
Kirby Higbe
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Jimmy Foxx
Gus Mancuso
Bill Lee
Vernon Kennedy
Ewpie) Barrett
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Grar
Vile Hamner
Ralph Caballero
Garvin Hammer
Bitsy Mott
Fred Daniels
Cagy Pennock
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Dodger
Fred Fitzsimmons
Phils
Wratt
New York Yankees
Pennock
Buchanan
Atlanta Crackers
Southern Association
Atlanta
Braves May Finish in First Division
AP report notes Boston Braves aim to improve with added speed and defense, including new infielders and outfield options. Coleman cites players like Vince Shupe and Whitey Wietelmann while considering Darin changes from Milwaukee and Brooklyn. Pitching options include Charley Cozart or Jim Wallace and bullpen plans with Nate Andrews and Ira Hutchinson. Masi and Fluttz remain first line catchers. FIELD TRIALS LEEDSTOWN, Va. section follows.
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Jack Hand
Washington Aps
Bob ‘Colemen
Boston Braves
Frank Drews
Dick Culler
Tommy Nelson
Culler
Milwaukee
Whitey Wietelmann
Bill Ramsey
Pacific Coast
Tommy Holmes
Butch Nieman
Charley Workman
Garden
Jim Tobin
Charles Barrett
al Javery
Nate Andrews
Ben Cardoni
Ira Hutchinson
Phil Masi
Clyde Fluttz
Fox field trials spark controversy in Atlanta owners debate
Report notes yesterday's spring field trial finishing second with handlers led by Ray Carter of Atlanta. The fox feeds upon birds is cited in a fragmentary line, reflecting incomplete context from the event.
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Hannotk
Ray Carter
Atlanta
Ear of Corn Grows Yellow in Maine Fields
A 14 year old ear of corn discovered by John K. Porham in Ca Maine shows yellow kernels with eight rows. The specimen, grown in June during a period of cold weather, reflects unusual development for the season.
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Too
Maine
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