Gehrig Refuses 1937 Yankees Offer Amid Contract Tug
Lou Gehrig spurns Col. Ruppert’s raise to 39000 after negotiations with the Yankees owner. Ruppert says he went over half way, offers DiMaggio 25000, and Gehrig hints at possible holdout as both sides eye a new deal before spring training in St. Petersburg. Gehrig notes 1937 had potential for a better year despite the impasse.
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San Francisco
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Jimmy McLarnin
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Air Express Shipments Rise 19.9 Percent in January
New York report shows Railway Express Agency national air express shipments up 19.9 percent in January over the same month last year. January total reached 54,736 shipments, up from 45,682 a year earlier, reflecting strong demand across the service. BBC police messages broadcast in 1547 were credited as successful.
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Texarkana College Abolishes Football Program
Texarkana College voted to end intercollegiate football after a board meeting. The action followed resignations by basketball coach D. M. Telfarel and football assistant coach Telfure, with superintendent H W Stilwell noting the program had run its course.
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Jock Cilla Collerd Leaves County to Enter Columbia
New York jockey Cilla Collerd resigns from county top post to enroll at Columbia University for engineering studies.
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New York
Cilla Collerd
Columbia University
Wiltse recalls Giants era and mentors in Syracuse
George Wiltse, former Giants pitcher and later Syracuse city official, reflects on his 1900s team days with John McGraw and Christy Mathewson, detailing memories of Wins, star teammates, and the camaraderie that built five titles. He notes teammates, the hotel routine, and a famous play where Ruger Beescher’s throw misfired, revealing the era’s grit and humor.
Pitching Grissoms May Join Redleg Club
TAMPA Fia There’s only one Grisson set to pitch for the Reds with a claim of a multi brother stack. The big lefty Teo Gristeun, 25, enjoyed his first full major league season despite two errors. His younger brother Marvin, 19, throws hard and may join a Reds farm club if impressed by Manager Bill McKuchnie. Mervin, 18, eyes Red Bluff high school play as potential future talent.
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Lander Town Earns Nickname Silver Money Town
In Lander Wyoming bankers shipped 4100 paper collars as the town braces for the return of its cash shipments. Local residents expect silver dollars to circulate, giving Lander the nickname silver money town as shops prepare for new money handling.
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Cage Tournament Opens Thursday in Jonesboro
Jonesboro hosts the annual state senior high school basketball tournament with defending champions in the top bracket alongside Pine Bluff and Beebe. First round Thursday night matches Malye vs Monette and Jonesboro vs Bellefonte with Friday games to follow leading to quarterfinals Saturday and a final that night.
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Hamner Leaves for New York Training Camp
Hamner, a fast right handed pitcher with Kansas City of the American Association last season, departed Bradley Tuesday for New York training camps in Florida. He will spend six weeks in training. Hamner starred in Bradley High and Centenary College basketball.
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Club Notes McCaskill Remonstration Meeting Recap
The McCaskill Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. J. O. Harris on Thursday March 3 at 2:00 pm. The program covered the history of the song Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms with Mrs. C. S. Bittick presenting, followed by a devotional by Mrs. J. M. Curtis and a talk on Government and Taxation focusing on Arkansas schools by Mrs. J. O. Harris. Members displayed hooked rugs, briltled rugs, and a hand painted pie plate. sweaters were shown by Mrs. W. M. Long. Names of attending and former members listed. refreshments served by hostesses. The club's next meeting was planned for the home of Mrs. Wet Langs, with reports and program notes from local extension staff. A biannual project was reviewed and the group's work noted, including a benediction and a prize drawing led by Elizabeth Hiyui and Miss A. Fant.
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Yankee Farms Pay Fast and Large Dividends Under Director Weiss
The New York Yankees’ farm and chain system under director George Weiss yields rapid dividends. Weiss built a multi-club development network from Newark to Joplin, supplying top prospects like Joe Beggs and Riley Donald for the parent club, while Ruppert expands the Yankee chain to sustain star production and avoid costly purchases.
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Six weeks not enough says Selkirk for baseball season
ST PETERSBURG reports Glenn Selkirk, Yankee outfielder, insists six weeks insufficient to train for the season. He notes a full month is needed to strengthen and get into shape before the campaign.
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George Selkirk
Bowl 300 Gone
Detroit bowler Lee Menzel bowled a perfect 300 in a new alley setup, fainted briefly after the last pin fell, and received a $100 gold watch as a prize amid the excitement and crowd.
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