Circus stunts fail to lure Lookouts fans in Chattanooga
Fans in Chattanooga blame circus-style promotions for not drawing crowds to the Lookouts. Joe Engel’s efforts, including costly stunts and a push to return baseball to fans, ended with the club under Washington Senators management and a $46,000 mortgage. Losses approach $30,000 with about 1,700 fans affected. The article notes other promotions and a shift to focus on winning baseball. Also mentioned is Gus Mancuso backing Cardinal rookie pitchers and leading the team in batting during Saint Louis stay, after a trade from Brooklyn that sent Mickey Owen away.
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Chattanooga
Joe Engel
Lookouts
Engels
Washington Senators
Joe
Engel
Custer
Senators
St. Louis
Billy Southworth
Gus Mancuso
Cardinals
Gus
Johnny Mise
Enos Slaughter
Brooklyn
Mickey Owen
Flatbush
Former Lexington Hurler Diniing On Batting Slump
Former Lexington hurler Lester McCrabb influenced Joe DiMaggio by pitching him in a batting slump. DiMaggio’s average dropped from .500 to .295 as McCrabb’s hit left him off balance. Baseball talk also notes Cornell’s iron man teams and ongoing Eastern Intercollegiate League defense. predictions discuss attendance, gates, and talent mobility. United States sports chatter covers managers, clinics, and venue plans for summer events.
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Flatbushland
Brooklyn Trust Company
Daffy Dodgers
Dodger
Daffy Boys
Larry MacPhail
Ken Overlin
Bill Loose
Paul Moss
Soose
Fayvors
Scranton
Madison Square Garden
Pennsylvania
Sailor Boys
Cornell University
Lester McCrabb
Philadelphia
Joe DiMaggio
Yankee
McCrabb
Ray Dumont
Ray Wolf
Carolina
Rex Enright
South Carolina
University of Georgia
Duke
Eddie Cameron
Yankees loom as next stop in Jacobs title run
In New York on May 17, talk centers on Anton Christoforidis versus Gus Lesnevich for the NBA light heavy title, a probable stop in Alike Jacobs’ hit parade. Rumors swirl about a Yankees deal, umpire promotions, and boxing and racing tidbits from the sports world.
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New York
Special News Service
Anton Christoforidis
Gus Lesnevich
Jacobs
Phelan
Hugh
R. J. Quinn
Carrol
Towa
National Association of Semipro Umpires
Lew Jenkins
Unclear sports quiz hints at mixed service roles
A reader questions how Bob Diefenthater can be a private in the army and an officer in the navy simultaneously while noting Lou Nova’s plans to hit the road after not securing a June bout with Louis. The fragment cites 1939 Big Ten high jump champ and hints at pending boxing schedules and travel.
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Bob Diefenthater
Fromllinois
Louis
Lou Nova
Roundings and Rides In A Cubs Fan's Request At Wrigley Field
A Cubs fan asks organ music at Wrigley Field. Jim Tabor is urged to keep bearing down. A Red Sox bird named Andres on Louisville farm looks ready to bid. A band leader signs Donnie Macs, 118 pounds, from Colorado. Peace and northern Minnesota fishing mentioned.
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Wrigley Field
Jim Tabor
Butch
Red Sox
Andres
Louisville
Vals
Teader
Phil Harris
Donnie Macs
Colorado
Uniform Change Spurs Baseball Comeback Leaderboard Shifts
Rookie leads Tigers to 5 4 win over Athletics as uniform change appears to energize players. Gumbert shines in 4 0 shutout for Cardinals, while Dodgers see a 7 game streak end in 3 2 loss to Pirates. Giants blank Cubs 4 0, Indians pound Red Sox 9 3, Yankees top White Sox 6 5 with DiMaggio homer and pivotal rallies. Modern record for hits off one pitcher stands at 26.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Billy Herman
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Steve Sandra
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Harry Gumbert
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Elbie Fletcher
Mace Brown
Dodgers
Cards
Giants
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Gerald Walker
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankee
Phil Rizzuto
Gerry Priddy
Bombers
Chicago White Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Pat Mullin
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Elden Auker
Brownies
Mickey Vernon
Jim Bloodworth
Thom asville Tommies Rout Landis 17 to 4 in NC State League
Thom asville Tommies burst to a 17 to 4 victory over Landis in a NC State League game. Corriggio and Burns led a 71 hit attack with three RBI each while Teague earned the win. Coakley and Otto provided key 2 for 4 efforts as Thomasville built large leads early and cruised to the rout.
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Landis
Thomasville Tommies
Invaders
Corriggio
Burns
Coakley
Otto
Teshax
Thomasville
Bohomon
Johnson
Watro
Mostow
Haack
Journey
Corrigio
Linn
Sman
Teague
Onkotz
Eliig T
Whson
Ellis
White Sox in second place despite AL lows in most stats
The White Sox sit second in the American League while trailing in most departments except pitching. The wry aside invites analysis of how such a mix of strengths and weaknesses yields their current standing.
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White Sox
Watson
State's Wolfpack Club Nabs Classy Gridiron Prospect
The Wolfpack club of N C State College lands its first standout high school athlete, Paul Buck Sutton of Brownsville Pennsylvania a 17 year old 220 pound fullback six three who can kick pass and run. Sutton starred in Pennsylvania class AA football scoring 146 of 280 points and led Brownsville to a state title game. he also played basketball and baseball earning all state honors. The club had pursued other stars like Bobby Cifers of Kingsport but Sutton emerged as the top recruit promising to enroll in aerospace engineering.
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Frank B. Gilbreth
Raleigh
Wolfpack Club
N. C. State College
Paul
Buck) Sutton
Brownsville
Buck
Pennsylvania
Sutton
Dick Merriwell
Wolfpack
Bobby Cifers
Kingsport
Tenn
Bobby
Cifers
Tennessee
Mike Andrews
Buck Sutton
State College
Wolfpackers
Montgomery Gets Win Over Jenkins
Eddie Brietz reports from Madison Square Garden where Bob Montgomery defeated Lew Jenkins in a 10 round non title bout. Jenkins, cut and battered, faced an overpowering Montgomery who dominated rounds three through seven, signaling a possible title challenge rematch and future plans against Fritzie Zivic or Al Davis as promoters eye July or August venues.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Lew Jenkins
Fritzie Zivic
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Keystone State
Madison Square Garden
Montgomery
Sumter
U S. C
Jenkins
California
King
New York State Athletic Commission
Mike Jacobs
Polo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Zivic
Bummy) Davis
Thomasville Dispatches Concord in Title Bid Showdown
Thomasville High School stopped Concord Spiders’ hopes for the South Piedmont Conference title by halting a late rally after taking an 8 to 9 loss. Tommies powered early scoring, chased Concord starter Mulis, and held on with strong pitching from Clyde Canupp to seal the win.
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Concord
Thomasville High School
Spiders
Tommies
Doc Mullis
Clyde Canpp
Shirt Allen
Jim Boger
Rue Thomasville
McLain
Dorsett
Munlis, Canupp
B. Boger
Central Hangs Second Defeat On Local Nine
Central high juniors upset High Point 7 3 at Griffith Field as John Muse belts a 350 foot homer in the third inning and Craig Lybrand, Bill Freeze and Ken McIntyre pace the offense. Brooks blanks High Point over 4 2 3 innings to notch the win. Foxworth struggles for the visitors. Central improves to 12 wins in interscholastic play.
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Fate Sasser
Clark Griffith
Charlotte
Dauntless
Wildcats
John Muse
High Point High School
Central High
Jim Boulton
Wild Kittens
Stuart Childs
Central
Paul Brooks
Young Brooks
Bison
Garland Pugh
Dwight Upton
Pugh
Childs
Brownie Upton
Upton
Invaders
Guilford County Club
Marvin Walkers
Pinky Hedrick
Hedrick
Johnny Muse
Bill Freeze
Ken McIntyre
Kittens
Craig Lybrand
Jimmy Foxworth
High Point
Ken MclIntyre
Ken Wood
Marvin Walker
Freeze
Helms
Bmilse
Brooks
Walker
Hendrix
Wood
Karres
Hase
Lybrand
Muse
Hayworth
Powers
Doube
Foxworth
Strick
Fox- Worth
Ferguson
Baseball Standings From Various Leagues Shaped By Scheduled Games
A compact roundup of scores across multiple leagues. Notable results include St. Louis 4 Boston 0 in the American Circuit and Los Angeles 10 San Diego 3 in the Pacific Coast. Other lines list Meridian over Gadsden 5 1 and Mobile 14 over Montgomery 1 among Southeast standings.
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Oakland
Sacramento
San Francisco
Seattle
Hollywood
Tony Penilli Dominates But Falls Short at South Hamilton
New Jersey grappler Tony Penilli, a standout at the South Hamilton Street Arena, delivered a strong showing against the Black Secret. He captured the first fall with a Japanese toe hold while the Secret won the second. The two grappled intensely in the third fall, but time expired before a decisive result.
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Tony Penilli
New Jersey
South Hamilton Street Arena
Penilli
Secret
Penilli Battles Penilli Fight Ends In Draw
Fight to draw expired the clock as Penilli produced most of the action while the hooded giant escaped a fall. Referee Thompson ruled no pin on the final exchange. Saunooke defeated Little Beaver in two straight falls in the semi finals, boosting fan interest for next week. Promoter McMahon plans Penilli versus Oki Shikina and proposes a Japan style jacketed bout to showcase grappling in Japan.
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Chief Saunooke
Chief Little Beaver
Saunooke
Sergeant McMahon
Penilli
Oki Shikina
Japan
Adams-Millis Wins 5-2 Over Highland in League Action
Adams-Millis defeated Highland 5 to 2 in a League game at the losers park. Martin fanned 12 over nine, Dennis 11, and Sumner drove in a run with a single in the third. Highland left runners aboard in the late innings as Adams-Millis claimed a sixth straight league win and top standing.
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Highland
Summer
Luquer
Ted Martin
Paige Dennis
Dennis
Martin
Meekins
Cates
Warner
Pugh
Grant
George Summer
Darrell Eller
Jasper Cates
Claude Hensley
Alex Meekins
Adamis-Milus Highland Abrhoa Abrhoa S’nvey
Enlerts
Grantss
Oso'ness
Hensfey
L.c’per
Awalk
Huffman
A. Walter
Summey
Hedrick
Osborne
W. Pugh
L. Cooper
Cooper
Scappenfield
Lefce
Adams Millis
Bale
Thomas and
Weisner
Yesterday's regional scores across North Carolina and beyond
Scores from yesterday include Lexington 9 over Cooleemee 2 and Thomasville 17 over Landis 4. Concord 5 over Salisbury 3. Kannapolis 9 over Mooresville 6. Portsmouth 10 over Greensboro 7. Norfolk 11 over Winston-Salem 4. Charlotte 6 over Durham 4. Richmond 12 over Asheville 1. Martinsville 13 over Sanford 12. Tri-City 20 over Mayodan 3. Mt. Airy 10 over Caville 1. New York 6 over Chicago 3. Cleveland 9 over Boston 3. Detroit 5 over Philadelphia 4. Washington 7 over St. Louis 6. New York 4 over Chicago 2. Pittsburgh 3 over Brooklyn 2.
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Aer
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Joe Cronin
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Ooh Cooney
Etten
T J. Brown
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Dickey
DiMaggio
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Heath
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Walker
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Trosky
Portsmouth
Greensboro
Norfolk
Charlotte
Durham
Richmond
Asheville
Martinsville
Sanford
Mayodan
Mt. Airy
Caville
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