Poll Plentiful Contest Hints Yankees to top 1934 pennant race
Alan Gould reports that in the United States Press poll of major league writers the New York Yankees are the overwhelming favorite to win the 1934 American League pennant, with 49 of 67 experts backing them and 34 choosing the Yankees to beat the Washington Senators for the title. The Boston Red Sox are listed third, with Cleveland and the Indians as strong dark horses, while the Tigers and White Sox draw votes for every spot in the standings. The poll notes variance in opinion and the challenge of the season as teams reassess after trades and star salaries.
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Billy Goodspeed's Pigeon Wina Race
Billy Goodspeed's pigeons win a 306 mile race from Pryor Oklahoma with Siy Goonspatti's bird Sona Jesker taking first. Army Jotts Armp Queen places second while Mike Sordan's team and General Dores also tally results.
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Equipoise Shipped to Havre de Grace in April
The famed racehorse Equipoise was shipped to Havre de Grace to pursue winter racing goals, joining other Whitney horses in the shipment. The plan is to run in the Delaware or Maryland race meetings later in the season as Berg aims for a top title.
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Grove Loses Three Teeth In Training Incident
Boston Red Sox manager Stanley Barris said a dental procedure could ease left hander Grove’s chronic sore arm. The article notes Grove’s battered pitching arm and abscessed feet, with April gto 2 as a dated reference and Ali, April.
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Robert Moses
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Stanley Butky
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Fort Clark boxing finals set for April 10
Fort Clark will host the finals of the Non-Commissioned Officers boxing tournament on April 10 at May stadium. Heavily listed bouts feature strinstellow Medical detachment 125 and McMillen Troop F 125 among others, with 26 fighters across weight classes. The Headquarters troop, six straight Fort Clark basketball champions, receive bronze belt buckles. captain Griffin led the roster with Sergeant Daly as coach and privates Bono Griffin Hoffman Louilzan Hinds Nix Mexwid Pittman.
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Texas League squads set to go as season nears
Texas League clubs opened a final week of practice before the curtain rises on April 1. Galveston Buccaneers beat Titleruoran-Queen 10–0 as Sam Gibbs and Merritt Spubbett led a pair of singles. Houston Buffaloes edged Toledo 2–1, Summers misplayed a grounder to spark the eighth inning. Dallas and New Orleans split, San Antonio edged by, and Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 4–0 in an eight-inning rally. Muddy field limited workouts as teams prepared for opening day.
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Midwest Golf Title To George Dawson at French Lick
George Dawson wins the Midwest golf title at French Lick Indiana with a final round 70 on Sunday and a total score of 223. Jack Westland of Sunset Ridge Chicago tied for second at 225, with Johnny Fehmen of Olympic Fields Chicago third at 226.
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Training Camp Chatter Buries Dodgers Amidst Fumbled Prospects
Disjointed reports from Memphis and Chicago describe Brooklyns Casey Stengel scrambling for pitching while experimenting with infield pairings. The piece notes lingering camp confusion, potential roster moves, and scattered game results as managers weigh options before the season opener.
Weekend Sporting Dispatches From Across The Nation
A fragmented weekend recap notes Glenn Cunningham posting a 2114 performance in the 100 yard dash, Kiesel winning a 10 and 220 meet in Berkeley, California, and Southern California defeating California 89 to 62. Louisianan rivals edge opponents while Fuqua conquers Mansfield in a 440 race. Derby winner Grer claims Roe Memorial honors in Bowie, and Texas Indian Sallte Geenuns for Denis Handie Uno. Drivevore Lad wins the Desp Rus Cup at Curles Neck Farm. New York A.C. takes the national indoor swimming title with top marks. Cochran wins a 122 billiard title. Houston Stoelen defeats Allie 6-2 6-2 6-2 in an invitational tennis match. Princeton beats Yale to capture intercollegiate indoor honors. Pawtucket defeats St Louis 3-2 in the national challenge cup soccer second round. Chicago hockey sees Detroit 5-2. Toronto-Datroit White Stars top Mounton Hawks 2-1 in the North American Amateur championships.
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St Anthony's Nine Defeats St Marys 12 1
St Anthony's Yellowjackets defeated St Mary's Crusaders 12 to 1 at Bhyuan field behind strong pitching from Nolan and Turney. Murphy and Korbul supported the attack with key hits as the winners piled up eight walks and nine hits. Batteries were Kerrish Rahn Tuyney and Durne.
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McDonald Cleaners Defeat Perpetual Help 8 2
McDonald Cleaners won 8 to 2 over Perpetual Help in a Parish league game led by M Medina who went 3 for 4. The match featured strong pitching by Chivez and solid hitting from Opter Castnedz and others as teams prep for a Dilley game. details include infield and batting notes and score by innings.
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Beeville Beats Kenedy In Shutout Test Pitching Duel
In a rare test duel Charley Siche of San Antonio pitched for Beeville to a 1-0 victory over Kubota Kurite of Kenedy. Subehe had three hits, Beeville three more than Kenedy off Kubota, and Beeville secured an unearned run to win the Southwest Amateur league game.
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Hawks Edge Wings In Tense Detroit Battle For Series Lead
The Hawks and Wings traded the lead as Detroit snatched a fleeting advantage with goals by Gordon and Behnry before Chicago rallied. Doug Young scored to put Detroit ahead again, but Chicago rallied and the game swung on late chances. A broken nose to Wing star, plus a rash of Hawks attempts, left the outcome undecided until the final minutes.
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Oklahoma City Pennant Talk Promises Strong Tadians Line
Oklahoma City writer Hill Parker previews the Tidians season with Jack Holland shaping a tough lineup. Harvel Prevost Crossley Hassler Sloan and Bancroft anchor infield and outfield mix while Fant Coleman and Brownwood lead catching. Pitching hope rests on veteran hurlers King Wise Evans and Poeiask with possible recalls from major leagues.
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History of Racing Tales From Strange and Famous Legacies
A quirky history of horse racing’s bizarre facts and legendary figures. It cites George Washington’s racing role in 1790, notable horses like Goldsmith Maid and Scapa Flow, and feats of courage and unusual handicaps. The piece blends Ripleyesque curiosities with colorful racing lore and Texas quirks.
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Endurance Run to Open Spring Race Meet at Alamogordo Downs
The Southwest Endurance Ride opens with a long distance event from Port Isabel to Alamo Downs. US cavalry horses with army officers Texas and Mexican cowponies plus a thoroughbred racehorse will race in two 60 mile stages over two days starting April 21 from Port Melntosh and finishing in front of the Alamo Downs grandstand. Prizes total 260 first 225 second 150 third with weighs and gear rules, veterinarians, and limited halts.
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Houston Racing Profits Reported For Meetings
General Manager Low faith released a detailed income and expense statement for Frsom Dowds racing meets in Houston showing total profit of 14630644 and breakage income of 57342.63 from winning-ticket payouts while two meetings produced 292100 in wagers. The report says the two meetings yielded the heaviest expense line at 57862772 with a net return on investment of 8690900.
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Luling High Wins District Honors in Track Meet
Luling High School breecksters prepared for track training after a District 24 meet victory at LaGrange. Horace Faylor led the Talin team to 29 points, besting LaGrange 14, Vatoniaigh 16, Zale Lake 12, and Yoakim 5 in a strong district showing.
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Beaumont Has Promising Youngster in Catchings
The Western league all star team faced the St. Joseph Saints in a showcase game, featuring Hen Catchings at second base. Burst into pro ball at 19, Catchings posted 22 doubles 27 triples 17 steals with 51 games at second 27 at third and 30 in the outfield. A Birmingham native now in Beaumont, Catchings stands five feet nine, 160 pounds, bats left throws right. His full name is BegBirsin Franklin Catchings.
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Rockne Memorial Service Draws 200 Alumni
About 200 Notre Dame alumni attended the Rockne memorial communion breakfast at St Anthony chapel in St Francis of Assisi church. A minute of silent prayer preceded a phonographic reading of Rockne’s role. The event recalls the coach’s fatal plane crash three years earlier.
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Luigi Varel Wins Annual Thousand Miles Read Race
Luigi Varel Sunday won the annual thousand miles read race, a motor classic, averaging 14.307 kilometers per hour. Jari was second with 123.122, and Touls Chiron of France finished third with 1049 as the pace.
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Mayes to Have Charge at Seguin race meet
Judge Jobin H. Mayes of Plores vit was named presiding steward for the Seguin race meet following the Alaine Dewns meeting. Kemnen says Seguin track is ready with 45 horses in training and 180 applications on file. Several owners and horses are listed among entrants and reservations include J W Betl Abilene and others.
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Brazil Withdraws from Davis Cup South America Play
New York April 8 The South American zone winner Brazil relinquishes a Davis Cup tie with Peru default paving the United States other entries to face Canada in a May Wimbledon series on grass at Wimbledon Country Club starting May 4. The Baltimore matches begin Memorial Day May 30 with further dates May 31 and June 1.
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Jefferson Tech to Tussle Tuesday in league clash
Jefferson Tajius defending champions face the Strang Bulls in a 4 pm Tuesday test on Tech field. Other week games include Brackenridge, St Anthony’s and Lanter at 4 pm across venues as league leaders contend.
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Grubbs Takes Freshman Post At TCU Soon
Fort Worth reports Howard Grubbs, Texas Christian quarterback and Southwest Conference champion, will lead the freshman football and basketball programs next fall at TCU after coaching at Lottin High. Grubbs’ duties may include baseball instruction as well. In separate news, Manuel Oddo, 55, died after a soccer ball struck his abdomen during a Central Park pickup game yesterday, doctors noting the blow caused fatal internal injuries.
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Beld Defeats Pontotoc in Hill County Baseball Game
In Leano Texas on April 9 Beld defeated Pontotoc in a Hill County Baseball League matchup. Two other separate teams had their games rained out.
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