Baseball Writers Hold Annual Meet Sees Quotes From MLB Figures
At the New York gathering, managers and players like Dizzy Dean, Joe DImaggio, Mickey Cochrane, and Branch Rickey shared reflections on seasons past and looming campaigns. Attendees commented on awards, trades, and the mood of the coming year amid lively banter and humor.
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Paul Mickelson
New York
Stewar Heare
Seriters
Terry
Stacy
al Suhueht
Frisel
St. Lawia Cardinals
Ducky Medwick
Joe
Ducky Wacky
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Gee Walker
White Sox
Michiegan
Harry Kipke
Wolves
Walker
Yost
DiMaggio
Pete
Cisco
Hente
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Entlermen
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
New Boudis
Brookyn
Mungoy
Brooklymn
Din Farley
Unclear sports notes mix from 1929 era and racing talk
Fragmented OCR reading reports baseball and horse racing mentions. It cites George Burns in a 1929 World Series game, a Kentucky Derby reference to Sir Barton, and random notes about Buchanan and May. Also mentions Jack Dempsey knockouts at Port Sheridan and a 1977 Murray Utah event with Miena dine Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burns
Murray
Utah
Miena Dine Flynn
Anil Keouckouit
Jack Dempsey
Port Sheridan
Manas Maalee
Baughs Success With Redskins Boosts College Stars Pay
New York report notes pro offers rising as college standouts gain leverage from Darrell White and George Marstall influenced by Baugh’s success with the Redskins. Rooney and others discuss high bids, while Snead faces scrutiny as golf season looms and players adapt to mounting pressures and travel.
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Baugh
Redskins
Tion
White
INR Sera
Une Sul
George Marstall
Turner Seeks 20 Wins In Debut Bees Season
Nashville writer notes Boston Bees rookie James Riley Turner, a former minor leaguer, aims for 20 wins in his first year. He cites earned run gauge as key but stresses conditioning, confidence, and experience to overcome sophomore slumps. He recalls early trials with Red Sox in 1924 and asserts major league caliber ability since 1920.
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Nashville
Tenn
James Riley Turner
Greyhears
Boston Bees
Turner
Tammare
Elevearsales Trikes
Lonny
Jemup
Red Sox
Tennesseam
Boston Red Sox
Bees
Indianapois
Accuts
Bul
Cliff Melton
Dizzy Dean
Carl Hub Lett
Weight Changes Across Racing Circuits Prompt Talk of Retirement
The report notes Leroy Dubuis leaving New Orleans December 1 weighing 108 pounds and now 125, while Don Grant at River Bowns records 101 at quitting time. It mentions Joe Rosen gaining over 40 pounds, with jockeys and boxers seeking weights outside California and Florida. Multiple reasons are offered, but all except one point to a single cause.
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Jockey
Leroy Dubuis
New Orleans
Don Grant
River Bowns
Say
Joe Rosen
California
Florida
Baseball and Horses Don’t Mix Says Grayson
Sports editor Harry Grayson argues baseball should curb player contact with racing as betting harms performance. He cites Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby as examples, notes attendance rises despite tracks nearby, and cites Ford Frick and Will Harridge supporting a separation of the sports.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
New York
Chicago
Recusby
Rogers Hornsby
Babe Ruth
Bambins
Yankee
Judge Landis
Ruth
Havana
Shrays
Ford Frick
Boston
Will Harridge
Detroit
Cleveland
Art Graham Marries Childhood Sweetheart
Genevieve Sullivan and Art Graham Jr tied the knot Monday at St Clement's church Medford Mass with Rev Father Jerome Gill officiating. Helen Sullivan and Leslie Austin attended, followed by a Continental hotel reception. The couple, honeymooning in New York and Washington, plan to reside in Little Rock where Graham, Little Rock outfielder, will play.
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Medford
Mass
Genevieve Sullivan
Patrick J. Sullivan
Art Graham Jr
Little Rock
Southern Associaton
Jerome Gill
St Clement’s Church
Helen Sullivan
Lislie Austin
Summerville
Continental
Cambridge
New York
Washington
Graham
Arthur W. Graham
Somerville
St. Clements High
Bridgton Academy
St. Joseph's Prep
Notable 1947 AA batters fall short of streaks
In the American Association during 1947 no player ran the table on a defensive era era, as three hitters each connected in all but one game. Roy Cullenbine of Toledo, Fred Berger of Indianapolis, and Mickey Heath of Milwaukee led the pack with strong seasons, each missing the same single mark.
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Columbus
American Association
Roy Cullenbine
Toledo
Fred Berger
Indianapolis
Mickey Heath
Milwaukee
Emmet Teams to Play Gordon High
Emmet and Gordon High prep basketball set for a midweek clash after Emmet lost a close game to Patmos 27 to 22 as Crabb led Emmet with 21 points and Reeves topped Patmos with 10. Emmet junior boys also fell to Patmos 14 to 9. Emmet plans two games at home next Wednesday.
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Emmet
Ark
Patmos
Crabb
Jones
Wise
Mayian
Reeves
Thompson
Camp
Name Cagers Named for South American Tour
Eight players named by the A A U to tour South America with first game set for Bio de Janeiro on February 15. The squad includes Sid Glickman Frank Rosen bloom Brooklyn Union Temate Will Jliard K Youngblood General Electric A A Schenectady Carroll Shore Rinaldis Club Washington Robert Chapman Temple Victor Probst Baltimore K of C Irving Schneider Sid Rabi nowitz Brooklyn Jewish Center. Heavy Artillery LOS ANGELES Harry Cooper s Saraunce driver is the heaviest club swung by any professional golfer.
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New York
South America
Bio de Janeiro
Sid Glickman
Frank Rosenbloom
Brooklyn Union
Will Jliard K. Youngblood
General Electric
A. A
Schenectady
Carroll Shore
Rinaldis Club
Washington
Robert Chapman
Temple University
Victor Probst
Baltimore K. of C
Irving Schneider
Sid Rabinowitz
Brooklyn Jewish Center
Heavy Artillery
Los Angeles
Harry Cooper
Bobcats Top Camden High In Close 32 to 32 Victory
Hope High School Bobcats edged Camden High 32 to 32 in a fast paced game with Baker of Hope scoring 18 points. Camden’s White followed, Camden’s McDaniel led Camden in the junior game with nine points as Smavkover won 15 to 12 awaiting upcoming road trips to Hot Springs and Arkadelphia with dates listed for February matches.
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Camden
Hope High School Bobcats
Baker
Hope
White
Smavkover
McDaniel
Darden
Smavckover
Sever
Toam
Balwat Baskettal
Mapa
Tutadig Afteenmor
Trojan
Baheuts
Vilay Arkadelphia High School
Arkadelphia
Coagh Foy
Hanmans
Wit
Texarkana
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Baseball Writers
Prince Albert
Tefal Hind
Anen
Hall Bros. Cletners & Hatters
Hamilton Trust Fund
2D. Ogburn C.K. Philbrick
Hamilton Depositors Corp
Denver
Cylarudo
Tol-E-Tex Oil Co
East 3Rd, Hoye
Roper
Anwrica
Harry W. Shiver
THE
Athletics
Twei
Art Kienz
Buchanan
Powtie
K. M. Linitis
Deag
Casey Stengel
Boston Deco Minager
Budly Tlassett
Buddy
Honus Wagner
Cigmer
John Byers
Johny
Casey
Charlie McCarthy
Edyar
Ken
Lepersenwie
Bergen
Scharity
Giants
Yankees
MiuCartty
Art Krenz
Sir Barton
Derby
Mar
Tus Rees
Sarazan
Snead
Jerry Brondeleld
Colorado
Arl Rooney
Pittsburgh
Mirostal
Texas Ch. Vian
Wersupaban
Boxton
WWE
Edu
Sarzen
Gimiven
Gune
Sun
Bittam
Hollywood
Mellywood
Betty Groble
South Sea
Istana
Ada Jon Tid
Duckie Cougan
Jim Tuner
Boston Bee
Johnny Allen
St. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankee
Cleveland Indians
Loulef
Jay Seiler
Sonja Henie
Hollywood Reyug
Art Graham
Gordon High
Cagers
Ibobcats
Camden High
Hot Springs Trojans
Eversbaly
Gibson Drug Co
ROY Anderson and Company
Torndo
Nelson
Jack Witt
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