Political upsets in Pennsylvania Democratic primary
The Pennsylvania Democratic primary yielded a sweeping victory for Gov. George H. Earle and his state machine, routing the Defty-Lewis C. I. Ofaction slate from senator to local offices. Earle won the senatorial nomination while Republicans showed a groundswell toward conservatism. James A. Farley and others faced mixed results as parties reassessed leadership and strategy amid bribery charges and internal disputes.
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Earle
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Datfey-Lewis C. I. O
Ear
Wilson
Earle Siladelphie
Charles Atgin Jones
Pittsburh
Thomas Kennady
United Mine Workers of America
Deffey-Lewis
Jim Farley
Hemedr
Governo
Qha Vehess
Cen
Sizie
Fudge Arthur James
Gifora Pinchot
Govermor
Wes Enginer
John Lawis
Pinchot
H Kennedy
James Z. Davis
Gulley
Lewis
O. Brand
Signs and signals in baseball pitching games
Former players discuss how pitchers show telltale habits revealing their pitches. Iglint Rehr and Watson tipped curve or fastball signs, aiding batters, with Larry Woodall and Redmard Watson noting sign stealing. Managers using verbal calls face crowds and unreliable signals, as Washington’s Warren trialed and dropped signs amid loud games.
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Iglint Rehr
Cardinals
Watson
Brooklyn
Redmard Watson
Larry Woodall
Detroit Tigers
O'Doul
San Francisco
Detcher Cooper
Sacramento
Seal
Cooper
Q'Boul
Bucky Hacks
Derby’s 1964 winner Lawrin stirs late disappointments
The 1964 Kentucky Derby winner Lawrin faced a wave of disappointments as favorites faltered. Stagehand, Fighting Fox, Bull Lea, and Dauber underperformed or tangled with trouble leaving Lawrin to win. Lawrin’s owner did not enter him in the Preakness or Belmont, delaying further evaluation until summer on midwestern tracks.
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Lawrin
Eddie Arcaro
Stagehand
Fighting Fox
Gallant Fox
Bull Lea
Dauber
Budge Aims To Sweep Tennis Grand Slams
John Donald Budge, America's No 1, seeks to win the French National championship to complete a sweep of the four major tennis titles. He holds Wimbledon, world, and national crowns and faces a strong field en route to possibly matching Fred Perry's feat. The piece also notes other Moores in baseball and Bob Leeds hitting seven home runs in two days.
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South America
Panama Canal
Santiago
Chile
Cspitals
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Arthuréale
W. Va
Massachusetts
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Miss Lane Clark
John Donald Budge
America
England
Don
Budge
Fred Perry
Perry
Africa
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Wiley Moore
Yanks
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Johnny Moore
Phillies
Randy Moore
Brooklyn Handy Man
Joe Grege Moore
New York Giants
Gause
Texas
Gene Moore
Boston Bees
Lancaster
Terry Bluford Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Memphis
Tenn
Lloyd
Whiley) Moore
Cincinnati Red
Tuscarawas
Ohie
Bob Leeds
Rebellion Grows Over Federal Crop Law Says Farmers Challenge Washington
The piece reports widespread farmer protests against the federal crop control provisions led by Secretary Wallace and the AAA. It notes cotton and corn growers opposing acreage allotments, congressional resistance, and predictions that political fallout will appear in fall elections. It cites Macomb and county protests, claims of heavy lobbying, and concerns over compulsory power in the law.
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Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Eiven
South
Congress
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Senate
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Nore
Pope
Idaho
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Kansas
Macomb
Claude
R. Wickard
Wickard
AAA
Representative Andresen
Minnesota
Andresen
House of Representatives
Borah
Borab
Suloon
Srst
Western Newspaper Union
Sign Stealing as a Baseball Asset and Its Noted Practitioners
George A Barclay discusses sign stealing in baseball noting subtle signals from caps, eyes, and foot placement as strategic assets. He cites Chief Bender and Lefty O'Doul as famed decoders influencing major league outcomes and Coast League rivalries under O'Doul’s managerial eye.
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Chief Bender
Athletics
Lefty O'Doul
San Francisco Seals
Puerto Rico Flower Garden Blooming with Rich Varieties
The tropical island Puerto Rico is a lush flower garden with 3353 varieties thriving across its mountains and coastal plains. Plant life shows a vibrant range of colors and forms, reflecting the island’s diverse climates and landscapes.
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