Promoters and players mock TV boxing fights and spitball play
Long Beach notes from a July 1938 press luncheon feature promoter Jack Hurley defending the Floyd Patterson Roy Harris hour and disputing fake TV fights. Milwaukee star Warren Spahn jokes about baseball spitballs as Lew Burdette and others tease.
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Gibbons shoots hole in one on first round
Mike Gibbons aged 38 carded a hole-in-one on his opening round of golf in Springfield Illinois. The feat occurred Monday during a casual game. No further details were provided by the Associated Press.
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Redlegs blank Giants as Nolan leads NL tilt
Cincinnati Reds defeat San Francisco Giants 4-0 behind strong pitching from Sen Reed and timely hitting. Alou and Crowe contribute faint rallies but are silenced by Reds' defense and run support as the game extends late. Groundouts and strategic substitutions shape the scoring, with key RBIs and fielding plays affecting early rhythm and late innings.
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Phoenix Routs Spokane 7 0 In PCL Action
Phoenix defeated Spokane 7 to 0 in a PCL game as Phoenix pitchers dominated. Key contributors include Sardi, Juenon, Larry, and Liimable with multiple runs and RBIs adding to the lopsided score.
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Grabbing the Brass Rings in Dodgers Speak
A lively critique of Dodgers manager Walt Alston and players Gil Hodges and Junior Gilliam. The piece mocks oldtimers, publicity efforts, and media relations as Southland press and TV commentary flare up. It notes Hodges’s pinch hitting dangers and a publicity official's prickly stance.
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Seek Sports Ethics Code For Federal Charters
Senator Joe O Mahoney proposed Congress create federal charters for pro baseball basketball football and hockey to set ethics codes and curb antitrust exemptions He argued charters would regulate contracts drafts trades and TV radio rights while protecting fans and players The plan would allow a third major league in baseball and prevent censorship by broadcasters under a charter system
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Burdette Triumph Over Dodgers in Hazy Braves Win
Burdette struck for two big hits including a 380 foot homer to left center as the Braves defeated the Dodgers. Porres added a high curve double and Petitt and Burdette solid in relief despite injuries to two Braves and Roebuck’s control.
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Spitzer to Hitter Fundraiser Honors Norworth
Proceeds from this afternoon's game went to the Kiwanis crippled children's fund honoring songwriter Jack Norworth of Laguna Beach on the song's golden anniversary. Dodgers beat Braves as Alston juggled lineup and rested players, with Gilliam benched and Jackson leading an 8-3 win preparation for a four game set at Cincinnati.
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Gallant Man Faces Gold Cup Test Amid Classic Field
The article outlines the Gold Cup race with a $100000 top prize and remaining purses. It notes withdrawals due to injuries to Social Climber and Porterhouse, mentions Gallant Man as a leading contender, and recalls historic winners like Sea Biscuit, Kayak I, Shannon II, Noor, Citation, Rejected, Swaps, and Round Table. Shoemaker rode Swaps and Round Table in past victories and may ride Gallant Man if supported early.
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Five gals contest standings in Ogden endurance event
Standings from the Endurance Contest in Ogden show Ihla Barr leading with 3400 across 20 games and Pauline Benson at 3122. Other top scores include Leon Stewart 433 for a nose ahead of Bob Henderson 628, and Jim Janeway 293-567 with Buck Buchanan 204-859, plus multiple marks across the Vir ginia Businessmens Hatch and North Long Beach Bowl leagues. The report notes new ownership and resurfacing plans for the house on the 26th, with major honors to Ansec at 848-2310 and Shig Kadola posting 203-790 among individual tallies.
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MacKay Guides U S To Davis Cup Lead In Toronto
Barry MacKay of Dayton defeated Don Fontana of Toronto 6-1 6-2 7-5 to put the United States ahead 1-0 in the North American Zone Davis Cup tennis semifinals. Rain interrupted the second singles match after the final two games of the last set.
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