Players Eager for New Contracts In 1937 Baseball Circus
New York reports a chaotic pre season as players rush to mail signed contracts. Buck Newsam tops the hype with talk from Griff and DiMaggio rumors swirl while Lefty Gomez faces possible pay cuts. Several stars linger unsigned and owners study reactions as Tommy Loughran bids farewell. Grover Alexander reflects on choosing life and fear of repeated failure.
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New York
Branch Rickey
Anc
Yamesele
Dizzy Dean
Pepper Martin
Cardinals
Buck Newsam
South Carolina
Dean
Clark Griffith
Washington
Griff
New York Yankee
Lefty Gomez
Poe DiMaggio
Joe
Bob Quinn
Wanter
Cleveland Indians
St. Locey Browns
Rogers Hornsby
Browns
Tommy Loughran
Joe Smith
Worl
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Cooperstown
Springfield
Fil
Tony Lazzeri
Unemployment Tax Rules Expanded in 1937 Adjustments
The notice explains unemployment taxes paid after December 31 1937 and notes no tax on employees. It cites delays due to new unemployment insurance laws and outlines a one percent tax on pay for January for old age retirement benefits. It also details a local payroll tax of seven percent paid by the company, extended to April 1 for eight or more employees.
Rain Postpones Three Guernsey Games With Blevins
Rain forced three basketball games at Guernsey between the Yellowjackets and Blevins High School to be postponed. The matches were to renew a basketball rivalry that had been halted for two years, but Guernsey lacks an indoor court and could not play outside. Coach Bristow hopes to set a new date, and he will lead his senior boys and girls teams to Willisville Saturday for a six‑school tournament.
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Guernsey
Yellowjackets
Blevins High School
Bristow
Blevins School
Willisville
Williams Is Named Hot Springs Captain 1937
HOT SPRINGS Ark Earnest Williams fullback was elected Thursday captain of the Hot Springs High School football team for 1937. Twenty four sweaters were distributed including four for four years service to Capt. Paul Longinotti twice all state quarterback Far t Jones tackle Frank Petty guard and Raymond Trussell center. It was announced that beginning in 1938 and continuing indefinitely Fort Smith and Hot Springs will meet on Thanksgiving Day. In 18 years under Coach Ward Lambert since the World War Purdue basketball teams have won or shared in the championships and have piled up a neat edge over each Big Ten opponent.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Earnest Williams
Paul Longinotti
Fart Jones
Frank Petty
Raymond Trussell
Fort Smith
Ward Lambert
Purdue
Bible Hired as Texas Coach After Cubs Fire McCarthy
Dana X. Bible accepted the Texas head football coach and athletics director role after leaving Austin to report to Nebraska officials. The Texas board approved a 15 000 dollar annual salary and a spring training start under Bible. Nebraska officials said no steps were taken to replace Bible, awaiting his final acceptance.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Dana X. Bible
Nebraska
Texas A. & M. College
Imf
Bible
University of Nebraska
J. C. Dolley
Board of Regents
H. ¥. Benedict
University
Lam
Lincoln
Neb
R. D. Scott
University of Nebraska Athletic Board
Scott
Larry Kelley Balances Yale Roles After East West Classic
Yale star Larry Kelley returns to New Haven after the East West charity game and resumes as a key forward for Ken Loeffler's basketball team while set to captain the Yale baseball nine. He faces multiple pro offers in football and baseball with a likely $9,000 Lions bid, and hints at teaching or coaching later. Freshmen at Oklahoma A and M post three undefeated marks across four sports.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Larry Kelley
Larry
Eli
Ken Loeffler
Kelley
Williamsport
Detroit
Oklahoma A. & M
McCarthy Tops Majors Talk as Dual Pennant Pilot
McCarthy, a figure never before seen in a major league game, is lauded as the only skipper to win pennants with two wealthiest clubs. The veteran leader is linked with 1929 Cubs under William Wrigley and with Yankees eras under Colonel Ruppert, presented amid World Series reverberations.
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Toe McCarthy
McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
William Wrigley
Marie Joe
New York Yankees
Jaco Ruppert
Harty Grayson
NEA Service
New York
Joseph Vincent McCarthy
Tishman
Xox
Busher
Withby Veeck
Cubs
Germantown
Pasindiota
Beuer
Veeck
Rogers Hornsby
Opby Courtlive
Ed Burrow
Shrowel
Thay Yankes
Buffalo Joe
Jacob Ruppert
Cub
Wrigley
Lanvisville Aufit
Ane
Colonels
Baltimore
Loui
Morsedog
Bruins
New York Giants
Vonfilon
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
Paul Dean Signs With Cardinals in Swift Deal
Paul Dean, St Louis pitcher and brother of Dizzy Dean, signed with the Cardinals after a brief negotiating session in Dallas. The contract follows his rapid signing last year, and comes as Branch Rickey asserts optimism for the team if rosters hold. Dean’s son born two days earlier weighs nine pounds. the manager notes no guaranteed game chances for Paul, while Rickey also signs Ray Harrell from the International League.
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Dallas
Texas
Paul Dean
St. Louis
Piwcher
Jerome
Dizzy) Dean
Paul Jerome Dean
Paul
Branch Rickey
Dizzy
Rickey
Dean
Ray Harrell
Razzle Dazzle Highlights Southwest All Stars Versus Bears
In Houston the Southwest All Stars executed a dazzling series against the Chicago Bears. Corbett, Chicago halfback, threw a pass and McCauley intercepted on their own 35. A chain of laterals involving Poole Witt and McCauley culminated in a 30 yard run with seven players touching the ball.
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Chicago Bears
Corbett
Chicago
McCauley
Rice Institute
Poole
Arkansas
Witt
Rice
Bobby Wilson
Law and tax bills advance in continued session
Committee actions include advancing a delinquent district tax penalty reduction bill and a new drivers license bill with a proposed $1 fee and ranger staff increase from 13 to 44. Amendments modify penalties and allocate funds, with bills boosting taxes on vinous beverages for pension payments and new fair dealing practices to be applied statewide.
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Chrisp
Pulaski
Murry
War Lords in Japan Hear Bitter Opposition to Budget and Pact
At 1 o'clock Japan War Lords heard speeches by the premier foreign minister and finance minister but faced hostile cheers and jeers. Arita defended the anti-Communist pact with Germany last November while Buba faced loud protests over the 1937-38 budget of 3 041000000 yen, about 870 million dollars, a record. In the House of Peers Viscount Watanabe warned against dictatorship and fascism as cries of taker and responsibility rang out. Also notes new Maryland University baseball and basketball lineup under Coach Burton Shipley.
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Arita
Germany
Buba
House of Peers
Chifuyu Watanabe
Kenkyukai
300 Race Horses at Hot Springs Track
HOT SPRINGS Ark Five carloads of thoroughbreds arrived at Oaktown park Thursday bringing the grounds total to nearly 200 with another 100 waiting outside the track to be stalled. The J Chesney stable led by Professor Paul heads the arrivals along with B. FP Christmas entries Sunned and Aroused. Pen cadar tops the J B Bond shipment. Three jockeys arrived today S Pahunbo who produced a string of winners last year FL Faust and T Dilliddo T P Martin rode for the OToole and Olt Gold entries arrived earlier.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Oaktown Park
St. Louis
J. Chesney
Stake House
Paul
B. FP. Christmas
Pencader
J. B. Bond
S. Pahunbo
FL Faust
T. Dilliddo
T. P. Martin
O'Toole
Hill Land Upheld enmiment and Farm Electrification Debate
A conference on 4 H club work in the state featured round table discussions led by L C Carter and home demonstration agents from Miller Poll and Yell counties. Speakers urged better rural cultural life, music, reading, and home life improvements as goals for 1931. Approximately 50 extension staff attended in city hall. St. Joseph’s College owners edged Mississippi State 47-28 as Cincinnati rose in the National League standings. Brooklyn produced boxing champions Dempsey Rosenberg and McCoy.
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Pyles
L. C. Carter
Hazel Craig
Jewell Davis
Lenore Alyboud
Melva Bullington
Hempstead County
Gertha Spann
Sevier County
M Gleaves Lawn
Columbia County
Marian Harper
Pike County
Mary M. Yates
Lafayette County
Fred £. Delvell
Polk
Clifford Alston
Clark
C. AL Robinson
Columbia
J. L. Hiler
Nevada
Hinkle
Scott County
Eli Posey
LC. Baker
Chicago Boss McCarthy Reigns As Rupert Signs Leader
Joseph Vincent McCarthy, once player and manager, rises to lead Col. Jacob Ruppert’s Yankees after Chicago Cubs era. The veteran, high paid at 34000, steers teams toward pennants with strong talent judgment, strict yet quiet discipline, and player friendly methods. His return to power follows Wrigley’s firing amid Cubs upheaval.
Red River Dam Aims To Halt Malaria Along River
The article discusses river stabilization through reservoir control to prevent overflows that create mosquito habitats. It notes Denison reservoir and lake areas as protective measures, with other safeguards to reduce mosquito growth. It cites Eastern Texas malaria battles and argues Red River Dam could offer by product safety for local inhabitants.
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Denison
Red River
Texas
Beverly Hills Spectator Wears Latest Sport Loult Be
Beverly Hills observer Jeanne Strasser draws attention at Southern California golf events by sporting the newest eyewear trend. Her choice spotlights fashion in sports crowds, signaling the blend of style and sport headlines across the region.
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Jeanne Strasser
Beverly Hills
California
Union drive widens to Ford and Chrysler plants
Lewis of the CIO and United Auto Workers says the strike at General Motors will expand its union drive to Ford and Chrysler plants. He warns sit down strikes won’t close Fisher body plants in Flint until peace talks end, and hints White House intervention may occur. Notre Dame’s football attendance hits a season high of 198,000 at home.
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General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
United Automobile Workers Union
General Motors Corporation
Fisher Body
Flint
Mich
General Mawrs
White House
Presidenl Roosevelt
Abor
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Secretary of Labor
du Ponts
Sloan
Labor
Taber
Jabar
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ramblers
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Coach Bible
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University of Missouri Cagers
Cyclamen
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Newbury
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Japan
Burton Shipley
University of Maryland
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Weaverly Wheeler
Bill Bryant
Charlie Keller
Bill Guskeyson
J. Chesney Stable
Hill Land
St. Joseph's College Ewners
Mississippi State
Cincinatti
Jowel Crosley, Jr
Brooklyn
Jack Dempsey
Dave Rosenberg
al McCoy
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Doubledeck
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Wrighley
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McGarthy
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