Pepper Martin and the Florida Illusions of Pepper World
Pepper Martin, famed St Louis Cardinals leader, is highlighted as a flamboyant manager and player in Florida circuits. The piece recalls his wild style, boating, fishing, and bus life, noting his enduring charisma as he guides teams like Miami Beach and Florida clubs while fans gift him cigars and jokes about his unique personality.
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Fort Rrdale
Miami Beach
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Ty Cobb
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Frankie Frisch
Pepper
Buddy Hassett
Hassett
Pepee Ee
Sporting
Naples
Persnickety
Cardinals
Pokes Skid To No. 10 In Final Poll
Kentucky finishes 25-0 atop the final AP college basketball poll with 47 of 70 first-place votes. Indiana drops to runner-up as Penn State rockets into the top 10 after a strong late-season surge and notable NCAA and NIT shuffles shake positions beyond the top two. Holy Cross, Notre Dame, and Duquesne round out the top five amid post-season adjustments.
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New York
Kentucky
Associated Press Week
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Army
Indiana
Notre Dame
Holy Cross
Duquesne
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George Washington
Western Kentucky
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Oklahoma A&m
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Sories
California
Bradley
Trojans
North Carolina State
Dame
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Washington & Western
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Oklahoma A
LaSalle
Explorers
Philadelphia
Iowa City
Stillwater
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Ore
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Associated Press
Penn
Gola Leads LaSalle Into NCAA Semifinals clash
Gola, a 6-7 junior, stars for LaSalle and faces Penn State in a national semifinal. The Explorers, 21-4 in the regular season, seek their first NCAA title as Penn State also seeks a first final appearance. Southern California and Bradley shared upset routes into Philadelphia.
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Lasalle
Pennsylvania
Seace
Frit LaSalle
Southern California
Lust
Bradley
Peoria
Sill Boxers Split in Duncan Fights
Fort Sill boxers faced mixed results at the Duncan Lions Club Invitational. Raleigh March and Doc Pewewardy won first round decisions, while Herb Robinson and Fortune Smith lost. Novice Robinson dropped a split decision to Marvin Yackeyonny. March defeated Walls. Pewewardy decisioned Orlando Moses. Smith lost to Walter Lee. Tournament resumes tonight with semifinals as champions crowned Wednesday. Capt. Ray Teja directs twelve of the fourteen Sill entries.
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Duncan Lions Club
Raleigh March
Doc Pewewardy
Sill
Herb Robinson
Welter Fortune Smith
Robinson
Marvin Yackeyonny
Walters
March
Walls of Loco
Pewewardy
Orlando Moses
Duncan
Smith
Walter Lee
Ray Teja
Basketball Results from National AAU at Denver
The report lists multiple results: Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri 64 vs Anchorage Panhandle Flyers 57 at Warren AFB Wyoming 60 vs McPherson Ran American Legion 58. San Francisco Young Men's Inst 68 against ackland APB Tex 68.
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Denver
Ft. Leonard Wood
Trenton
del Rios
Indianapolis
Armstrong Town House
Anchorage
Ted Williams Leaves Hospital for Red Sox Return
Cambridge March 16 Outfielder Ted Williams exits Santa Maria Hospital as he begins the road back to active duty with the Boston Red Sox. He still wears a decorative cast on his fractured left collarbone from spring practice in Sarasota. Williams hopes to have stitches removed soon and rejoin teammates for on field work.
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Cambridge
Mass
Ted Williams
Santa Maria Hospital
Boston Red Sox
Sarasota
Williams
Coeeten
Sill Fort Sill and San Diego clash in AAU Derby tonight
Fort Sill and San Diego collide in the AAU Derby tonight with Sill favored to trouble San Diego Philipac as play resumes at 12 30 p m est after a strong draw. Leonard Wood routed Lackland I A F B and Fort Leonard Wood faces Denver Central Bankers tomorrow as Ray Scott and Cal Burnett lead Wood.
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Navy
West Tipott
Oklahoma
Vincent Nixon
Fort Sillacetet
Ally Sen
Nixon
San Francisco
Bethany College
McPherson Legionnaires
Ft. Leonard Wood
Cal Burnett
Dick Baumgartner
Trenton
Orioles Acquire Eddie Waitkus From Phillies
Baltimore bought first baseman Eddie Waitkus from Philadelphia for about 40000 dollars. Bob Carpenter and Orioles GM Arthur Ehlers finalized the deal at the Nationals training camp after all National League teams passed on Waitkus. The 33 year old was Houston reported to be the target amid Phillies attempts to deal him or Earl Torgeson.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Eddie Waitkus
Baltimore Orioles
Bob Carpenter
Phillies
Arthur Ehlers
Orioles
Carpenter
Waitkus
Earl Torgeson
Shreveport Aids Seminole Baseball Club Signings
Shreveport Sports pick two players for the Seminole Oilers of the Sooner State League. John Alfred Hale a right handed pitcher from Vivian and Charles P. Maraschin an outfielder from Texas join the new team here. Starns Konawa pitcher formerly with Fort Smith rejoined his contract. Arthur club owner says offers mailed to Herman and Hugh Charles and visas being pursued for the Panana brothers for March 25 spring training opener.
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Seminole Oilers
Shreveport Sports
Tommy Warren
John Alfred Hale
Vivian
Charles P. Maraschin
Iatvel
Tex
Starns
Fort Smith
Western Association
Arthur
Herman
Hugh Charles
Panama Brothers
Giant Manager Optimistic Leo Sees Better Days Ahead
Giants manager Leo Durocher expresses optimism for a stronger season with returning Willie Mays and a deep pool of young talent. He cites improved pitching and healthier squad depth, noting key players like Hank Sauer and Ray Katt, while acknowledging Dave Williams’s back and the Thomson–Antonelli swap’s potential impact on pennant races.
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Leo
Durocher
Giants
Willie Mays
Dave Williams
Williams
Hank
Ray Katt
Sal Maglie
Cleveland
Larry Jansen
John Antonelli
Milwaukee
Bobby Thomson
Antonelli
Thomson
Braves
al Corwin
Mario Picone
Marv Grissom
Rueben Gomez
Jim Hearn
Allan Worthington
Hoyd Wilhelm
Surprising A's Still Unbeaten
The Athletics remain undefeated with six straight wins despite financial rumors. Don Bou tweg and rookies Giordano and Limmer led a 10-7 victory over the Red Sox, backed by Zernial and Murray homers. Orioles and Dodgers also won games as Giants, Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves contributed notable performances.
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Don Boutweg
New York Yankees
Tommy [Giordano
Lou Limmer
Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Gus Zernial
Ray Murray
Yankees
Orioles
New York Giants
Ray, Katt
Davey Williams
Monte Irvin
Willie Mays
Giants
Chuck Diering
Baltimore
Dodgers
Don Thompson
Big Don ‘Newcombe
Stan Musial
Ray
Jablonsky
Wally Moon
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Jim Greengrass
Wwe
Cincinnati Reds
Newaukees
Allie Reynolds
Busch Aims to Build Pennant Winner for St Louis
ST PETERSBURG Fla March 16 UP Cardinal owner Anheuser Busch vows to push for a pennant this year. He explains spending 75 000 for Vic Raschi and 100 000 more on other players as financial risks to secure a championship for St Louis fans.
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St. Louis
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Jin Aes
Andre Saveaete
Raschi
Yankees
Cardinals
Memo Luna
Poear
San Nee Ee Sia
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