Trading Logjam Blasts at Major League Meet
Round-up coverage notes Billy Evans blasting MLB for not legalizing the spitball and seeks pitcher relief amid changes. Red Rolfe signals limited trades, Eddie Dyer comments on Ewell Blackwell, Donie Bush lobbies for Sam Jethroe, and Hank Greenberg explains Joe Gordon’s Indians disagreement over a release.
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Billy Evans
Billy
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Red Rolfe
Donie Bush
Indianapolis
Boston
Sam Jethroe
Andy Pafko
Herman Wehmeier
Reds
Hank Greenberg
Joe Gordon
Indians
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Bill Veeck
Bill
Hank
Writer's Dream News Source Cited by Commissioner
The passage praises Alyta as an ideal news source and notes the commissioner would maintain close press contact. It also commends the conference family and brother Enright for helpfulness and clear information when needed.
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Brother Enright
A's Pay $100000 For Dillinger And Lehner Deal
The St Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics sealed a $100,000 swap plus four players to acquire third baseman Bob Dillinger and outfielder Paul Lehner. Browns gain veteran Frank Gustine and rookies Billy Demars Ray Coleman and Rocco Ippolitto. Dillinger hit .324 with 20 steals last season. Lehner is a fast outfielder with a strong arm.
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St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Athletics
Browns
Bob Dillinger
Paul Lehner
Bill Dewitt
Frank Gustine
Billy Demars
Ray Coleman
Rocco Ippolitto
Southworth
Braves
Chandler
Dillinger
Lehner
Voiselle
New York Giants
Morton Cooper
Rickert
Maryland Coach Jim Tatum Advises Recruiting Talent
Sports writer reports Jim Tatum of Maryland says a coach must seek players beyond close reach. He notes Maryland’s strong season with only one defeat and a second Gator Bowl appearance in three years, urging colleges to recruit all available good players.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jim Tatum
Maryland
Terrapins
Tatum
Tatum comments on substitution rules and Maryland play
Maryland coach Tatum spoke at the Jacksonville Quarterback club, urging stability in substitution rules and noting coaches push for offense specific rules. He discussed two platoon system criticisms, Maryland’s defensive strength, and a season loss to Michigan State while praising overall team talent.
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North Carolina
Tatum
Jacksonville
Maryland
Michigan State
North Carolina State
Philadelphia Warriors Suffer Long NBA Slump
The Philadelphia Warriors, once a ABA power, now sit last in the NBA eastern division after 15 losses and six wins. Chicago Stags outscored Philadelphia 75 to 65 in a late surge, while Indianapolis Olympians defeated Tri City 84 to 63 led by Alex Groza with 21 points.
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Philadelphia Warriors
Quaker City
Basketball Association of America
National Basketball Association
Eddie Gottlieb
Warriors
Syracuse
Chicago Stags
Philadelphia
Indianapolis Olympians
Tri-City
Indianapolis
Alex Groza
McCrary to Face Duke and Wake Forest Rival in Sellout Game
Record McCrary, ranked second in North Carolina, has defeated Duke and Wake Forest and beaten several North State conference teams. High Point athletics business manager Dick Short says tomorrow night’s McCrary game in Harrison gym will sell out nearly 1,300 seats and start at 8 o’clock. WHPE-FM will carry the broadcast exclusively.
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Duke
Wake Forest
Dick Short
High Point
Harrison Gymnasium
Whpe-Fm
Maryland Birds Carded For Out Of State Action
South Carolina opens its season with a two day invasion of Miami University in Florida while Maryland travels to Pennsylvania. The University of Richmond Spiders beat the Quantico Marines 66 61 led by Elmo Stephenson with 22 points. Furman defeated Wofford 61 52 in the sole other Southern Conference game.
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Gamecocks
Miami University
Florida
Maryland
Pennsylvania
University of Richmond
Elmo Stephenson
Quantico Marines
Furman
Wofford
Aggies Upset by Long Island at Madison Square Garden
Long Island University men’s basketball upset a major opponent last night, defeating Oklahoma 33 31 at Madison Square Garden. The Blackbirds played a slow deliberate game that frustrated their visitors and drew boos from the crowd.
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New York
Kansas State
Madison Square Garden
Liu
Okla
Jhoma Aggies
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