Braves Ringing Back Inside Ball in National League Talk
Boston April 29. Inside ball is returning to the game as McKechnie of the Braves discusses tactics. He asserts sacrifice bunts and timely hitting will lift Boston back to the top after a prolonged start, praising pitching depth and team hustle. Giants manager McGraw recalls earlier era of sacrifice and hit and run plays.
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Golfers Battle Rain Through 54 Holes At Hrackenridge Park
Tony Butler and Floyd Singleton pressed on through heavy rain at Hrackenridge Park chasing a $500 prize. They led Brady and Stine after 18 holes on Thursday, later tying and resuming Friday to complete 54 holes in a two day event with brisk winds and showers.
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Local sports and social notes span injuries marriages and roles
Herbie Musller recovers on crutches after leg injuries while J Alvin Gardner and Mrs Gardner head to Austin with Mrs Gardner, a California bride, alongside Texas League business. Mrs Jack Lapham denies plans to attend Hot Springs women's tournament. State Tenpin League names president as San Antonio hosts 1939 tournament and Jack leads Elks bowling. George Tucker returns to form with 11 pounds regained. Pop Cameron on crutches after foul ball ankle injury and retires from umpiring. Mrs Harold Young, ex Mary Wilson, continues city rec department duties amid busy amateur baseball diamond requests. Cupid has stirred athletic circles with Menard family marriages, including Budde Menard to Helen Hansop and Henry Menard to Edin Hill, now at 330 Claudia Street.
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Quarantine Lifted For Columbia Crew After Illness
New York reports that the scarlet fever quarantine on Columbia University crews was lifted and three boats departed for Armapoux to race the Naval Academy eight. Earlier, Cloneh Hugh Glendon fell ill prompting the precaution, and action shifts to upcoming races.
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Haskell Indians Fall To Chilocco In Baseball Rout
April 31 at Arkansas City Kan reports Chilocco Indians defeat Haskell Indians in a lopsided baseball game. It notes this is Haskell’s second loss in two meetings this period amid a domed schedule.
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Olympic stars in two big Drake relays crowd Des Moines
Des Moines April 29 Olympic stars from 14 states filled Drake University stadium for the 23rd Drake Relays. Top contenders included Jack Burnett and Ralph Metcalfe in sprints, Bryde Becher and Henry Brecksmith in distance events, with Iowa’s George Saling aiming to break the 14-7 high hurdles record. Rain threatened, but warm, firm conditions were hoped to ease the schedule as preliminaries kicked off and the distance medley relay loomed as a highlight.
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Muldoon adopts secretary as heir in unusual move
White Plains April 28 William J Muldoon head of the state athletic commission says the forward is too high for a private secretary. He decided to adopt Margaret V Farrell eight and make her his heir. He argues wives and daughters spend the money while secretaries work hard for their employers. Margaret cared for his business and him.
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Menkes Comment on Baseball Openings and Weather
Frank G. Menke laments April openings for major league baseball, noting cold, wet weather costs near a million annually. He argues for a May start to save travel and payroll costs, criticizing magnates for clinging to old customs despite repeated postponements. He observes the cycle of weather complaints and delayed starts year after year. He also urges readers to seek work in the “Positions Wanted” ads.
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This Hurler Knows How To Use Head
Odessa Texas April 24 Floyd Carr a merry pitcher from Pecos pitched here for Odessa. The game saw two men out with Pecos leading 5 to 0 before a wild delivery halted play. The crowd noted batters failed to drive in runs as Pecos took control late in the night.
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Commercial Inague Leaders Face Key Double Header
In a Sunday double header at Rack Quarry, the Great American Insurers contend with Richter's Butter Ehrusts for top league standing. First game features Southwest Bubble Beare and Alamo Paintmen clashing, with Dick Harn on the mound for the Insurers as they try to stay undefeated. Bill Hargrove and Tate join rotation for the Insurers, following a Public Service titans practice.
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Yesterday's Ball Stars Shine in Tight MLB Encounters
Reports list players across teams with standout hits and runs. Johnny Frederick of the Dodgers and Gabe Herman of the Neds each contributed key hits, while George Watkins of the Cardinals added multiple singles. Verna Gomez of the Yankees and Early Averill of the Indians also delivered rally moments. Fred Marberry’s relief work aided a Senators win as Toronto beat Reading and Montreal edged New York 4 3.
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Joseph Schenk to supervise Agua Caliente cleanup efforts
Hollywood April 29. Joseph M. Schenk, wealthy film producer, met secretly with former Governor Rodriguez of Lower California to discuss taking charge and cleaning up Agua Caliente. He declined to be president but may oversee personnel appointments to succeed President James N. Crafton, Baron Long, and others as stockholders discuss reforms following last season’s betting and conduct issues at the resort.
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Untitled fight results brief from unclear multiple locations
A fragmented report details multiple boxing and team events with names like Crase Wis Leniura and Keale Batis. In Oklahoma a notable fight ends with a comeback in the third, while other bouts reference players such as Gy Kacra and Barry Weshe. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and unreadable segments.
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Hispano Americans Play at Leal Field Change
A one game in the Hispano-American league has been moved to Leal Field. The Flores Garage team will play the Smi Tex Barbers at 2 30. Other league teams must play out of town.
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Army converts League Park for AAU charity boxing arena
Army crews at Fort Sam Houston convert League park from ball yard to a light arena for AAU charity boxing shows. Maj Norman P Grott leads the project with Sergeant Barlow in charge of the crew. Donated ring, benches, and heat supplied by Merchants Transfer. Opens Saturday night with a dozen bouts planned, semi finals Tuesday and final Thursday after rain shifted dates.
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