Mystery of Tom Baker Gets a New York Airing
San Antonio sports columnist Hy Turkin examines Nap Rucker’s Dodgers return as scout and the puzzling case of Tom Baker. The piece recalls Baker’s failed promise at Brackenridge High and with Brooklyn, the Stengel era hopes, and later moves, including a Terry deal. Rucker’s reminiscences frame Baker as a disappointing but mythical figure in baseball lore.
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Harold Scherwitz
San Antonio
Mystery
Tom Baker
N. Y
Hy Turkin
New York Daily News
Nap Rucker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rucker
Uel
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Ant
Tom Dsker
Brackenridge High School
Baker
Ronk
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Waal
Dart
Brooklyn
Casey Stengel Fae
Rucker Peminisees
Stenge
Burleigh Grines
Tom
Burly
Casey
Grimes
Terry's
Wardond
Fred Mrsimmon
Trade Bejma to St. Paul in Chicago Sox move
Chicago, Jan 11. Harry Gratiner announces a deal sending Bejma to St. Paul in exchange for Gerlach. Jimmy Webb becomes Sox shortstop, Bejma to stay with San Antonio in 1927, then St. Paul 1938 MVP. no cash involved. Webb noted as a steady hitter around .700 and versatile infield defender.
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Chicago
Harry Gratiner
Te Chieses White Sox
Sox
Jimmy Webb
St. Paul American Association
John Gerlach
Ollie Bejma
Webb
Bejma
San Antonio
St. Faul
Wis
American Association
Neely Introduced as Rice Football Coach After Clemson Sendoff
Jess Neely leaves Clemson for Rice Institute Houston with a five year contract after a lengthy negotiation. He will lead a staff including Cecil Grigg and Wallace Welch while bringing Clem son assistants and awaiting final terms.
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Rice
Wallace
Grigg
Houston
Jan
Eparedea Neely
Bouthera
Rice Institute
Jimmy Kitts
Cotton Bowl
Sy Durplane
Rhce
Clemson
Neely Finny
S.C
Jess Neely
iRice Institute
Clemson College
Lee Milford
Clemson Athletic Council
Gonch Neely
Rice Institut
Athletc Council
Board of Kassees
Ko Neviv
Milford
Houston School
Jimny Kitts
Changes in track hurdles align with national rules
Austin report states the interscholastic league adopts new hurdle standards to fit national regulations. High hurdles drop to 3 feet 6 inches with three additional inches. yard low hurdles reduce height and adjust for revised age groups from 19 to 25 years starting September.
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Austin
EB. J. Kidd
Kida
Piterdive Simultane
Idaho and Montana Eye Rose Bowl Bid Expansion
Idaho and Montana seek greater conference representation to boost Rose Bowl prospects. A faculty plan proposes adding two games per season against eight Pacific Coast schools in a revised four year schedule starting 194X, potentially raising Rose Bowl chances if a strong season results. The effort, still formative, emerges from the conference faculty representatives and aims to balance schedules across divisions.
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San Francisco
Dala
Montana
Idaho
Los Angeles
Lly
California
Southern California
Washington
U. CL. A
Oregon
Stanford
Washington State
Oregon State
Moilane
Afasters of
Blanford
Karl Foster
Profesor C. C. May
Masters
Tolaho
Chrides
Cing
Hosble
Rehts
Ideho
Galento Baer bout in doubt over license hold up
New York January 14 The proposed 15 round heavyweight bout between Tony Galento and Max Baer for the Finnish relief fund faced uncertainty as boxing officials refused to renew Joe Jacobs manager and second licenses. Galento warned he would not fight in the city unless licenses were restored and Baer remained a valid opponent.
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New York
INS
Tony Galenin
Max Baer
Garden
Boxing Commission
Joe Jacobs
Yussel
Pilow Galento
Mut Solone
Galento
Florida Debut Feature in State’s Inaugural Handicap
Horse race at Thaleah Park saw DeWit Page’s Maelall win the twelfth Hialexh in augural handicap by a neck. Crowd of 16,208 observed as Tall Timber son ran to 1 45 over 74 dull. Wagering surged before the post as delays held. Several thousand ax-tree ticket holders attended the day’s events.
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Abe Askerioth
William Finnecan
California
Thaleah Park
DeWit Page
Maelall
Shesd
Tall Timber
Harness Racing Sees Growing Year Ahead Says Dundalk Bostwick
New York dispatch reports owners foresee a strong season in harness racing with plans for expanded purses and new events. Officials anticipate major races at Goshen in August and a nationwide revival as owners and breeders rally to vote on policy changes and support the sport.
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Tor of Tales
Vidrecraim
Brender
Countley
Hot Wells Team Joins District 36 A in 140 Football Season
Hot Wells moves up to district 36 A joining Burbank Lanier Edison Alamo Heights and South San Antonio for a six school league. Trustees approve field lights for night games and a full district schedule with home games mainly at night.
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Blue Devils
Burbank
Laufer
Edi
Alamo Heights
South San ‘Antonia
Alamo Teague
Peace Miliary Academy
J. Ll. Shipman
Lanier
Laredo
Bulldogs
Tigers
Voks Engagemem
Alamo Felehts
Hurbank
Bettson
South
Tanter
South San Antonin
Marbank
Alaing Height
Ktson
Randolph Cagers Win Thin Victory In Frighed Round
Randolph Cagers beat the Scouadron Bears 22 points, led by Lefty Jacobs and Ward in a fast half rally to claim a 44 point win. Earlier, the Mechanics defeated the Forty-ay team 47 to 27 with Harmon and Murrell strong in the post.
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Mnles
VFB
Nehod
Bears
Islf
Snow Hird Conway
Thinarker
Harmon
Crater
Dados
Milnar and Harder Seek Wins For Indians in 1949
Cleveland veterans Mel Harder and Al Milnar project to deliver about 20 wins each as part of an optimistic Indians plan. They cite supporting players Lou Boudreau Oscar Grimes Ray Mack and Johnny Allen as key parts of a likely successful season. The duo commits to intense spring work and ignoring early exhibition games to reach top form.
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Cleveland
Bula Pelt
Uday
New York Yankees
Mel Harder
AL Milnar
Lou Boudreeu
Indians
Oscar Grimes
Ray Mack
Milnar
Walming
Clared Milner
Harder
Tas
Sthard
Milwat
Johnny Allen
Bon Feller
Ben Chapmian
McIntosh Quits as Vandy Line Coach
DALLAS Jan 10 Russell Dutch McIntosh line coach at Vanderbilt said he has resigned and will leave football for private business in Dallas. The former Southern Methodist star joined Vanderbilt in 1935 after starting at SMU in 1925.
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Dallas
Russell
McIntosh
Vandechile University
Tangy
Southern Methodist University
Ray Morrison
Vandy
Southern Methodial
Morrison
Vanederbilt
City League ends with Station Hospital win and BAMSCO tie
City League first half ends as Station Hospital defeats Union Stockyards 33 24 to claim the top spot. SAMSCO earns a runners up tie by beating AZA fraternity 24 9 in overtime. Second half opens next Monday at Woodlawn.
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Bamsco
AZA Fraternity
Union Stockyards
Woodlawn Gym
Sambco Cagers
Woodlawn
Stallion Hop
Lowe
Ssope
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