Landis Moves Against Chains in Major League System
Judge Landis faces a drastic action after revealing ties between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cedar Rapids that threaten to concentrate talent in 15 major league outfits. The Phillies, hampered by finances, are the only club not tying up rising players, as chain-store baseball faces new scrutiny and contracts must be recorded under rules. Director Branch Rickey is implicated in the alleged syndicate setup.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Service
NEA Service, Inc
Belleair
Fla
Kenesaw M. Landis
St. Louis Cardinals
Cedar Rapids
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers
Landis
Cardinals
Rickey
It's Spring In Town As Blossoms Break And Athletes Gather
Local readers note spring arrival with blooming pear trees and residents outdoors in store clothes. The column recounts a lively day around Arch dale and nearby towns with children playing nearby Bob Penney's ring while adults discuss gardens and peach blossoms.
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Archdale
Springfield
Groometown
Trinity
Freeman's Mill
Bob Penney
Ruths
Cobbs
Gehrigs
Farr Walks Madison Avenue After Baer Bout
Sid Feder reports Tommy Farr, using a walking stick on one arm and a honey on the other, strolls past a Madison Avenue shop days after Max Baer defeated him. Goslin says he plans a stronger year with the Senators, the club where he began.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Se-Hee
Tommy Farr
Madison Avenue
Max Baer
Farr
Tommy
Hubbell
Baseball notes and nicknames sweep through 1921 season chatter
In 1921 discussions, Johnny Vandermeer is nicknamed Heart Disease Johnny by batters after a sharp pitch. John Munski is Lone some John as Missouri’s Lewistown miler gains attention. The Wall Street Commission, Robert Greene Co., make the Yankees favorites to repeat in the American League. Giants and Cubs are co favorites at 9 to 5 in the National. Cards favored 3-1, Princeton mocks Tigers staff with new All American bald coaching shirts. Chuck Fenske, 4:08.9 miler, aims to teach history after track days. Cardinals open ticket windows earlier for opening day. Mickey Cochrane hopes to return, Flash Gordon adopts a new swing for a .300 Yanks season.
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Orlando
Johnny Vandermeer
Reds
Johnny
John Munski
Missouri
Lewistown
Mont
John
Robert Greene Co
Wall Street
Yankees
Giants
Cubs
Princeton
Tigers
Chuck Fenske
Cardinals
Mickey Cochrane
Flash Gordon
Yanks
Fordham
Dizzy Dean
Dizzy
Red Birds
Daffy
Medwick
John R. Mize
Enos Slaughter
Columbus
Lou Warneke
Pepner Martin
Speedster Eyston eyes Gar Wood duel on water
Capt G B T Eyston plans a challenge to motorboat ace Gar Wood while Edd Roush tours the South as Reds coach. Oklahoma A M basketball. Owls invited to open new field house in December after a tough Temple setback. Larry MacPhail hints at a Dodgers Bud Hassett trade. Reds may place Ernie Lombardi on the block.
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G. B. T. Eyston
Gar Wood
Edd Roush
Reds
Temple
Oklahoma A. & M
Owls
Aggies
Jimmy Asilton
Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Ernie Lombardi
Purdue forward Jewell Young wins consecutive Big Ten scoring title
Lafayette Indiana breaks the news that Purdue forward Jewell Young became the first cager since 1924 to win back to back Big Ten scoring championships. He achieved the feat by leading scorers two seasons in a row, marking a historic scoring run for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Jewell Young
Purdue
Reds and Cedar Rapids linked in player overflow scheme
A gentleman’s agreement between Rickey and attorney Harry Johnson ties Cedar Rapids clubs to major league activity. Cedar Rapids and subsidiaries used Cardinal overflow to secure players for teams in Crockston Minnesota Mitchell South Dakota Fayetteville Arkansas and Newport Nebraska. Landis argues this amounts to indirect Cardinal control via a league and Cedar Rapids alliance.
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Rickey
Harry&. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Red Birds
Crockston, Minn
Mitchell
Nebraska
Fayetteville
Newport
Arkansas
Potter
van Fleet
Cardinals
Sacramento
Taylor
Rochester
Steve O'Neill
Buffalo Bisons
Plant City
Major League Teams Control Large Farm Systems
The article explains how big clubs like the Cardinals own or control numerous minor league affiliates and guide player development through their own farm directors. It cites the Sam Breeden Rickey organization’s holdings in Rochester Columbus and Sacramento, plus a Houston Texan League franchise with 75 players in spring camp, and notes Cardinals control of Asheville and Columbus Georgia in the Piedmont circuit.
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O'Neill
Cardinals
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Sam Breadon-Rickey
Rochester
Columbus
Sacramento
Houston
Asheville
Piedmont
Healeys Annex A. A. U. National Basketball Title Win
The Kansas City Healeys defeated the Denver Safeways 46 to 38 to win the National A. A. U. basketball championship before 7,000 fans. With 30 seconds left the score was tied 38-38. Ralph Bishop of the Safeway fouled, and Fred Pralle of the Healeys scored the decisive basket. Praile named most valuable player.
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Denver
Kansas City Healeys
Kansans
Denver Safeways
Ralph Bishop
Safeway
Fred Pralle
Healey
Praile
Frank
Buck) Weaver
Kansas City
San Francisco
New York
Frank Groves
Healeys
Fred Smith
Gridleys
Bob Gruenig
Safeways
Jack McCracken
Herman Fischer
Pros Drill For Pinehurst Open Championship
A number of professionals practice the championship course at Pinehurst in preparation for the 36th North and South Open starting Wednesday. Horton Smith defends his title against over 100 pros and select amateurs including George Dunlap Jr, C Ross Summerville, and Bob Sweeney.
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Pinehurst
Horton Smith
George Dunlap, Jr
C. Ross Summerville
Bob Sweeney
Incorrect spelling leads to new name for amateur star
Detroit reports on a former amateur athlete who reversed his given name Jimmy Adamcik to Adamcik and adopted the altered spelling as a personal moniker. The piece notes the error originated from scrambled letters and became his lasting identity.
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Detroit
Jimmy Adamicks
Adamcik
Regional basketball affiliations listed for several clubs
The text enumerates teams and their league alignments across regions including Portsmouth C in the Mid Atlantic, Springfield Mo in the Western Association, and D league clubs such as Albuquerque N M in the Arizona Texas conference, Cambridge Md in the Eastern Shore, New Iberia La in Evangeline, Albany Ga in Georgia Florida, Shelby N C, Monessen Pa, Midland West Texas New Mexico, Union City Tenn, plus clubs in Florida State and Kitty leagues.
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South Atlantic
Decatur
Portsmouth, C
Mid- Atlantic
Springfield
Western Association
Albuquerque
N. M
Cambridge, Md
New Iberia
Evangeline
Albany, Ga
Shelby
N. C
North Carolina
Monessen
Pennsylvania
Midland
Union City
Tenn
Spring training leads Cubs Browns Tigers in Grapefruit action
In New York on March 21 the Grapefruit circuit began with the Cubs Browns and Tigers atop the standings. The Giants and Reds opened strong while the Athletics posted the most games and runs but a modest record. Paul Dean hints at a comeback with the Cardinals as Dizzy awaits return and Sammy Baugh debuts as a crowd favorite in St. Petersburg exhibitions.
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New York
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Cubs
Tigers
Browns
Tulsa
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
Reds
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Exhibition Baseball Results And Schedule From AP Summary
Yesterday's results include New York (N) 8 over Cleveland (A) 1 and Brooklyn (N) 12 over Boston (N) 8. Detroit (A) 13 over Washington (A) 0, Philadelphia 11 over Philadelphia (A) in doubleheader, St Louis (N) 0, Cincinnati (N) 2, and Boston (A) 1 over Philadelphia (N) 11. Today Brooklyn (N) vs St Louis (N) in Clearwater. Boston (A) vs Kansas City (AA) in Sarasota. New York (A) vs Cincinnati (N) in St Petersburg. Boston (N) vs Detroit (A) in Atenton. Los Angeles vs Chicago (N) at Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Tulsa
Jersey City
Toledo
Clearwater
Fla
Sarasota
Fila
Kansas City
St. Petersburg
Warneke Welcomes Baby Daughter Patricia Ann
Lon Warneke of the Cardinals flew home from spring training in St Peters burg to meet his new daughter Patricia Ann Warneke born last night weighing nine pounds. She is the pitcher’s second child and he also has a 14 month old son.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Lon Warneke
Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Patricia Ann Warneke
Piece Warneke
Motor Truck Registrations Hit 3.67 Million in 1985
The 1985 U S motor truck registration total reached 3,665,705 vehicles. Data shows steady fleet growth and reflects continued demand across commercial and private sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gordon Still Question Mark In Yank Camp
In St Petersburg Florida the Yankees learn Joe Gordon is a pretty fair batsman but his true value as second sacker remains unknown until he works regularly with the team’s shortstop. Frank Crosetti and Bill Knickerbocker have been out of the lineup and Babe Dahlsten is not playing short.
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Paul
Dis
Bill Terry
Frisch
Dean
Diz
Sammy Baugh
Deans
Joe Medwick
Pepper Martin
Sammy
Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Bill Knickerbocker
Babe Dahlsten
Gordon
Dodgers General Manager Rules Out hassett Trade
Larry MacPhail, Brooklyn Dodgers GM, says he does not intend to trade Buddy Hassett who is seeking an outfield spot. He emphasizes he will not sacrifice Hassett's hitting ability.
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Clearwater
Fila
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Hassett
MacPhail
Todd Hopes Homers for Los Angeles Focus
Todd Hoping for a power surge as a Pittsburgh Pirates catcher eyes a big NL season. He already has five home runs and aims to boost totals with long shots against National League pitchers.
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Todd
Los Angeles
al Todd
Pittsburgh Pirate
Senators Eye Reds Catcher trade rumors sharpen
Orlando reporters note Clark Griffith shows interest in Cincinnati Reds for a new catcher. Spud Davis and Gilly Campbell emerge as the names most often tied to the potential deal.
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Orlando
Fla
Clark Griffith
Cincinnati Reds
Washington Senators
Spud Davis
Gilly Campbell
Sox Manager Dykes Optimistic Despite Three Losses
Pasadena report says manager Jimmy Dykes of the Chicago White Sox vowed no concern over three straight defeats and predicted the club will start hitting against the Cubs in Tuesday and Wednesday games.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Cubs
Lazzeri Expected To See Action For Cubs In Spring
Chicago Cubs expect Tony Lazzeri to play more than his player-coach contract indicates. He will pinch hit and play infield regularly while also serving on the board of strategy with Manager Charlie Grimm and Gobby Hartnett.
Diz Dean Struck By Cold Saps Cardinals Pitcher
Clearwater Florida report says Dizay Dean star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals lost ground from a recent cold. He estimated the illness set him back weeks in training as his pep sunthn and 11 pounds vanished while Mrs. Dean and trainer H J Weaver tried to keep him in bed.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Paul Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Paul
Diz
Frankie Frisch
Daffy
Clearwater
Dizay Dean
Pep
Browns Take It Easy Before Laredo Trip
The St. Louis Browns finished their fourth straight win in training camp and plan to travel to Laredo tomorrow to face the San Antonio Missions.
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Browns
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Laredo
San Antonio Missions
Greenberg Aims for Batting Crown in Detroit Campaign
Bradenton Florida reports Hank Greenberg shows unusual diligence this season as he pursues the batting championship for Detroit.
Myers Seeks Help For Slump With Reds
Billy Myers Cincinnati Reds shortstop asks the club brain trust for aid to break out of a batting slump. He claims he has changed bat stance swing and technique but sees no improvement in his form.
Rookie Keltner Singles and Tours Giants in Camp
Ken Keltner the rookie third baseman who filled in when Hale was hospitalized homered three times a double and a single while driving in eight runs in two exhibition games against the Giants.
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New Orleans
Ken Keltner
Hale
Cleveland Indians
Giants
Keltner
Athletics Begin Month Tour Through Dixie From Lake Charles
Connie Mack's Athletics depart their Lake Charles training base on a month long Dixie tour as they head toward Philadelphia. They are to meet the Giants tomorrow in Baton Rouge.
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Lake Charles
Connie Mack
Athletics
Dixie
Philadelphia
Giants
Baton Rouge
Phillies Drill Batting Practice After Win
Phillies players James Wilson and teammates worked on batting and fielding in Biloxi Mississippi following yesterday’s win over the Athletics in prep for tomorrow’s game against the Memphis Chicks.
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Phillies
Biloxi, Miss
Jimmy Wilson
Philadelphia Phillies
Athletics
Memphis Chicks
Sox Play Blues In Sarasota Start
The Red Sox, coming off a crushing loss to the Reds, prepare to entertain in Sarasota Florida as they begin a new series with likely lineup changes and renewed pitching plans.
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SOX
Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Reds
Winners Win Amateur Pro Best Ball Title In Florida
Frank Moore of Mamaroneck New York and Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point North Carolina defeated Jimmy Thomson of Shawnee Pennsylvania and Carl Dann Jr of Orlando Florida 8 and 2 to win 1000 first prize in the amateur professional best ball tournament in St Augustine Florida.
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Augustine
Fla
Frank Moore
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
N. C
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee
Carl Dann, Jr
Orlando
Moore
Dunkelberger
New York
Jack Toomer
Waynesville
Oscar Evers
Jacksonville
Thomson
Dann
Harry Cooper
Chicopee
Mass
Paul Leake
Baton Rouge
Bobby Fires
Furr Awards Freshman Cager Numerals at State
Freshman basketball numerals were approved for seven players by North Carolina State College athletic council chairman Fisher. Named are forwards Granville Howell Como Roy Smith Nutley N J, center James Watters Bridgeport Pa, guards Dick East White Sulphur Springs W Va D C Farr High Point and W J Sugg Princeton.
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State College
Fisher
N. C. State College
Granville Howell
Como
Roy Smith
Nutley
N. J
F. E. Allman
West End
James Watters
Bridgeport
Dick East
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
D. C. Farr
High Point
W. J. Sugg
Princeton
Milwaukee Brewer Joe Juszezak changes name to Joe Just
Milwaukee baseball writers note that Joe Juszezak of the Brewers has changed his name to Joe Just, a straightforward spelling adjustment announced for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Joe Juszezak
The
Brewers
Joe Just
Blues Aim to Power Hitting in American Association Start
Kansas City Blues of the American Association seek to ignite their offense as the season opens hoping for stronger hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Blues
American Association
Bees Face Tigers in Bradenton Showdown
The Boston Bees travel to Bradenton to meet the Detroit Tigers after a defeat to the Dodgers. The Tigers bring strong hitting and a pitching staff still finding form as spring training games unfold.
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