Cubs Swing Dizzy Dean Deal Boosts pennant hopes
The Chicago Cubs acquire Dizzy Dean from the St. Louis Cardinals in a major pre-season deal as part of a big league surge toward the pennant. The sport's industry enters 1938 opening with high hopes and Labor tension minimal beyond DiMaggio refusing a raise.
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Legion Boxing Card Promises Two-City Show At Bernie's Arena
Jack Lipps announced an April 29 boxing card at Bernies Arena featuring Detroit and Pittsburgh teams. Diamond Belt champion from Pittsburgh and Sammy Amico, Junior National AAU champion from Detroit, head the squads. Extra reserve seats and general admission are being added as advance sales exceed prior bouts. no Negro fighters will be on the program.
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Morse code talks link Welsh island couple on Bardsey
On the Caernarvonshire coast April 18, W H Williams leaves home for Bardsey Inland and carries on domestic talks by Morse code with his wife. Williams serves as the official operator keeping the island in touch with the mainland, while his wife shares in the work.
Dizzy Dean Trade Powers Cubs To Top NL Hopes
Sensational pre season deal sends Dizzy Dean from St Louis to Chicago for pitchers Davis and Shaun and outfielder George Stainback plus cash. If Dean rebounds, Cubs challenge Giants for 1938 pennant. Cards rely on Medwick and Mize to counter.
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Frederick Hustlers Need Batting Practice After Game
The Frederick Hustlers plainly showed a need of batting practice in Sunday's game with the Wilkes Barre Barons at McCurdy Field, but defensively the club should be better prepared in upcoming outings.
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Brunswick Teammates Boost Husters Prospects for May Season Opener
Rastus LeGore and Pete Stout from Woodsboro bolster the Hustlers defense and batting punch as they prepare for a May 1 opener versus the Quantico Indians at McCurdy Field. Glenn McQuillen stars for Western Maryland’s Terrors, with three hits including a double and a triple against Johns Hopkins. Carl MecQuillen, brother of Brunswick’s redhead, eyes Wake Forest athletic scholarship. Eddie Friar, former Tarheel star, now Wake Forest head coach.
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Traffic speed finding on car spacing at 25 mph
Surveys show more cars can pass two spots at 25 miles an hour than any other speed. At 25 mph only 33 feet of gap is needed between cars for safe driving.
50 Years Of A S Golf By Gardner Soule
A summary of golf ball usage by American players notes the average male golfer uses about 18 balls per year and a woman about six. National consumption totals about 1.35 million dozen annually with golf ball expenditure near five and a half million dollars.
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Barons blank Hustlers 6 0 in exhibition game
Wilkes-Barre Barons shut out Frederick Hustlers 6 0 at McCurdy Field in an exhibition. Hoisting strong pitching by Bob Helvey John Vadilla and Wes Livengood, the Barons scored in the second and four in the fourth to pull away. Frank Fraley struggled for the Hustlers before Leonard Downes relieved him. Two quick double plays highlighted defense on both sides as baron and hustler fielding starred. several players were released and quickly signed after the game.
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Moments Of Action In Baron Hustler Game Sunday
A Wilkes Barre Baron action photo at McCurdy Field shows Henry Peploski driving a single to right to plate Walsh, with Paul Hildebrand Frederick catching and Umpire Bernie Brooks nearby. The lower image captures Pete Stout being put out at first as Walsh completes the play with Umpire Aston Twenty more in view.
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Score By Innings Frederick vs Wilkes-Barre 6-0
Frederick and Wilkes-Barre clash with Frederick scoring six runs on two base hits Therry Funda Paiment Sabol James Walsh and Paiment stole bases while Stout Hoffman and Steele turned double plays. Helver pitched three innings for the win Fraley took the loss Downes Livengood Rice and Vahilla worked in relief. Continuous scoring ended after 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Snow bath canaries in Medicine Hat aviary
D Mackay keeps an outdoor aviary in Medicine Hat with two-score canaries. In wintry weather the hardy birds continue their routines and even take snow baths as the AP report notes from April 18.
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Payoff for Babe Dahlgren in New York Yankees tale
New York on April 18 describes Babe Dahlgren as a capable utility player with star potential yet facing a tight spot beside Jimmy Foxx at first base. The piece notes Dahlgren’s spring performance under Lou Gehrig’s delayed season and cites a $40,000 deal involving the Iron Horse and Colonel Ruppert as a defining moment.
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Orioles Beat Senators in Eight Instants Win
Baltimores International League Orioles collected eleven hits off the Washington Senators to win by a margin of 8 to 2. The game, played in Baltimore, featured strong offense and solid pitching, securing the Orioles a decisive victory at home.
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