Great Emancipator Lands Big Baseball Windfall
New York reports Judge Landis freed 91 players from reserve ties, prompting brisk bidding for stars like Benny McCoy and Roy Cullenbine. Giants and other clubs offer hefty signing sums, while many freed players face uncertain jobs next season.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
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Benny McCoy
New York Giants
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Roy Cullenbine
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Rick Ferrell
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John McGraw
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Red Sox
Lee Handley
Tommy Heinrich
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Rattlers Close Victory Over Randolph Cadets at Home
The St Marys Rattlers edged the Randolph Cadets 28 to 21 Tuesday night at Rattler gym. Martins and Pricn led Ranulph forwards with seven points each as Gasters, former college stars, battled hard. Several players contributed for St Marys with Saloceki, Meleurars Linke, Lookf Youngblood and others scoring as the home team pressed a late rally.
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Nova Out Of Hospital Headed For Restful Recuperation
Lou Nova, heavyweight boxer, was released from Woodland Hospital after treatment for a bladder ailment. He plans to rest in the mountains during recovery.
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Randolph Cadets Triumph In Mixed College Basketball Slate
A sprawling score list shows Randoloph Cadets leading in a college basketball roundup with multiple teams across regions posting varied results. Notable mentions include Texas, Notre Dame, Oregon State, Wake Forest, Ohio, and Wichita State among others, with scattered game scores and brief notes on overtime and standings. The La Feria tournament highlights Raymondville Bearkats dominating as senior and junior champions, with Raymondville Seniors beating Mercedes 31-20 and Juniors defeating Edinburg 19-12 to capture their division title.
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Frisco Golf Open Qualifying Draws Pros and Amateurs
A 200 player field gathers in San Francisco for the Gan Francisco Open with five 18 hole qualifiers to begin the event. The layout at Merced hosts the early rounds as match play follows after the 38 hole finals Sunday. Notables include Byron Nelson Harold McSpaden Dick Metz Jimmy Demaret and Taveon Little among others.
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Jug" McSpaden
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Umpire Pipgras Rates 1927 Yankees Superior to 1938 Team
In Harlingen and Fort Worth reports Pipgras, former American League umpire, champions the 1927 New York Yankees over the 1938 squad. He praises DiMaggio and Dickey, notes pitching strength from Hoyt Pennock Reuther and Moore, and cites Lefty Grove as the AL's top pitcher while predicting shifts in Red Sox lineup.
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Hardin-Simmons to Meet Tech Cagers in Series
Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons university will resume their athletic relations with a three game basketball series. The opening game will be in Lubbock on February 2 and 3 with the second game at Abilene. The two schools had severed ties after their 1934 football game.
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County Cage Schedule Set for Bexar League Play
South San Antonio Bobcats defend title as Edgewood hosts Bilson and Goulle while Hallandale faces Hot Welle in five round games at Brackenridge Gym. Semis set for February 30 night with finals at Brackenville. Tween Valley, Yon-Ormy, and other teams in standings chase second place as Jan 26 finals loom.
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Texas Open Entries Feature Pro Rube Albaugh Harvey Penick
The Texas Open entry list shows four new applications received by manager Rube Albaugh of Midland Country Club and Austin pro Harvey Penick. Amateurs Walter Benson and Tom Miller of Austin announce intent to compete, joining professionals G G Nowell and Wednese Guy amid a local journey context.
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Austin Country Club
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Ton Miller
Austin
OKAY TO TOUT SAYS BRAMHAM OKAY TO TOUT SAYS BRAMHAM
Durham N C January 11 President WG Bramham of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues spoke on the legality of players being recommended by one club to another. He cited Landis declaration but warned clubs must not guide the player for the receiving club. Bramham said inquiries from minor league clubs sought his view on the ruling’s full intent.
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Fancy Casting in San Antonio Club
The Ben Antonio Casting club reported a lively session on Wednesday with members from the Tuesday night plug casting event. Records show W D Stewart and Harvey Baw scorers, along with extended entries including Billy Stewart Jr and B I Ashley.
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Ben Antonio
Clemson Backfield Coach McFadden to Lead Tigers Staff
Clemson announces that Hall of Fame back McFadden will coach the Tiger backfield next season with Covington McMillan. New hire A W Hock Norman from The Citadel will head basketball and handle Wrack and freshman football duties.
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Citadel
Tom Walsh Urges Right Attitude in Golf Anticipates 1941 P G A plans
Chicago January 17. The Professional Golfers Association reports a strong 1939 year and outlines teaching golf as a demanding yet rewarding profession. The P G A marked its third annual seniors championship at Sarasota with Hack and Hutchison in the playoff. The P G A plans a silver anniversary celebration for 1941 with honorary committee members named. A fisherman in Olympia reels two salmon on one line when a 11 pound fish tangles with a 13 pounder through the line.
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Victoria Scene Draw For Bird Dogs In January Trials
Victoria hosts the Lone Star Bird Dog association trials starting January 18 near Goliad. Amateur Derby opens the event with $15 per dog, Texas Open Derby $25 per dog, trophies for winners, and judges from Tennessee and Missouri.
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Walters Wins Dinner Honors With Cup and Check
Philadelphia January 17 A former Philadelphia pitcher Bucky Walters received two checks as a reward for his baseball prowess. Walters was honored at a dinner of Philadelphia radio sports writers where Stoney MacLinn presented a check and he also received the 1929 Sporting News Award from Edgar G Brands, editor of the St Louis baseball paper.
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Sam Snead Accepts Thomson Golf Club Post
Sam Snead announced he signed a contract as professional at the Shawnegan Delaware Golf Club in Pennsylvania succeeding Jimmy Thomson. He will join the winter golf swing in San Antonio for the Texas open while his White Sulphur Springs contract expired January 1.
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Miner team opens season in new league schedule
The Rocky Mountain Loop report notes Colorado Mines and others facing Western State Gunnison and Balardny in the first league games this season. Montana State and Idaho Southern loom at Pocatello with games Friday and Saturday as the circuit begins.
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Anico Girls Score Nineteenth Victory
Galveston hosts the Americat National Contests as Anico Girls claim their nineteenth straight win over Des Moines. Lottie Jackson, Galveston forward and all-America, led scoring with 10 points amid 43 fouls in a tight game.
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