Trade-Round Indifference Marks 1938 Indians Outlook
The Cleveland Indians management promised trades to strengthen the club after 1938, but only one major deal occurred. The infield remains largely intact with Lyn Lary likely replaced by Jimmy Webb at short, while Oscar Vitt faces a boardroom clash over personnel. Sammy Hale could hold second base amid doubts about others.
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Organizing a Lorain County Baseball League Rumors
Lorain locals including Rudy Ebinger Tommy Nickelette Johnny Kendal and John Santa show interest in forming a county league this season. Rumors say Ray Caldwell as recreation director stirs local objections with calls for a Lorain native to lead. Elyria Elks enter state bowling tourney in Toledo today and tomorrow.
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Boxing bout and local sports notes from Elyria Lorain
Ros Gerhart claims Elyria fighter Steve Stefek received a favorable decision over Billy Breedlove of Akron in Lorain. Other notes include Charley White praising Gussie Smallwood’s win over Leo Rittenour, Sixto Escobar’s rivalry with Lloyd Pine, and Lorain County amateur basketball trophies and medals pending arrival.
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Barons and Ramblers Open I AHL Final Series
The Cleveland Barons and Philadelphia Ramblers begin their best three out of five championship series in Philadelphia. Game two moves to Philadelphia next Tuesday, game three to Cleveland Thursday, with potential games in Cleveland Saturday and Philadelphia April 11. Philadelphia favored to win.
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Indians Release Three Players
The Cleveland Indians announced the release of three players to the New Orleans club of the Southern Association. Charley Workman Blas Monaco and Frank Scalzi were released with recall privilege while Clay Smith received unconditional release. The action was reported to be on order of Commissioner K. M. Landis.
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Hutchinson Needs More Minor League Time Says Detroit Editor
Freddie Hutchinson, 19, the Tigers rookie prospect from Seattle, showed flashes in spring games but needs at least another year in the minors to establish himself. Critics note overpromotion and warn against battering in majors, citing his Pacific Coast League regard and limited fastball, while praising his poise and changing pace. Detroit attendance boosts and gate receipts from Plant City spring game cited as context.
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Burke Leads Masters Play in April Fool's Classic
Augusta Ga April 1 Excellent performances from undercard golfers made the Masters Invitational Tournament a lively affair in its six year history. Billy Burke led after a 69 three under par, with Sam Snead at 70 and Tommy Armour 71 in the early rounds as contenders. Byron Nelson Henry Picard tied with Armour in third while Ralph Guldahl stood at 72 alongside six others. The field of 46 pursues the 1500 first prize. play continues with 18 holes today and 36 tomorrow as Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen lag in the 76 bracket.
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Kohlmyer Hardware Quintet Wins Amherst Gold Medal
Lorain Kohlmyer Hardware captured the Amherst Gold Medal tournament title by crushing the Amherst Eagles 43-18 in the final after beating the Cleveland Falcons 46-42 in the semifinals. The Eagles reached the final with a 34-32 win over Worthington Dry Cleaners of Elyria on Roy Haas's last second shot. The consolation went to the Cleveland Falcons 67-36 over Worthington Cleaners.
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Teams In Close Race For A A U Swimming Title
The New York Athletic Club leads Ohio State by three points in the National A A U Team championship with three events left. Patnik favors Ohio State to win the high diving title, while NYAC sets a relay record in the 400-yard relay. Medinah, Yale, Detroit AC, Princeton and others trail as finals approach.
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Detroit Wins 1940 ABC Tourney Bid At Convention
Detroit awarded the 1940 American Bowling Congress tournament over St. Paul at the 39th annual ABC convention in Cleveland. Frank J. Fitzpatrick of Oakland elected president, succeeding John Davies who died. Joe Hunter and Matt Kowalski of Chicago tied for second in doubles with 1307.
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Armstrong Stops Day In Twelfth at Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong defends welterweight title with a 12th round technical knockout of Davey Day at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong may suffer a fractured left hand and eye injury requiring stitches. Day crowd favored Day despite Armstrong victory. Attendance was 10,028 amid smoky arena atmosphere.
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Pastor Triumphs Despite Unruly Trunks in 10 Round Victory
New York heavyweight Bob Pastor defeated Maurice Strickland of New Zealand by a one sided 10 round decision. Trunks sagged around Pastor’s knees in the sixth round but the referee pinned them up and Pastor continued to rally. After discarding the faulty trunks he resumed the attack and retained his World No 2 heavyweight ranking. England introduces a five passenger car achieving 35 miles per gallon. An air link is planned between Trinidad and Barbados.
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Ye Old Diner Captures Ridgeville Bowling Title
Ye Old Diner clinched the Ridgeville Bowling League title at the K of C Lanes despite losing three straight to Barnes Coal Company in the final match. Barnes Coal finished second. Gerhart Diggers swept Brown Sohicans 3–0. Barnes Coal’s high series was 566.
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Indians uniforms on display at Spalding store
New Cleveland Indians uniforms are shown at A. G. Spaulding and Brother, 1250 Ontario Avenue, Cleveland. Home suits remain white with black and scarlet trim, road suits switch to plain pearl gray, caps and stockings are blue with white accents, and each uniform features a four inch emblem marking baseball’s 100th anniversary on the left shoulder.
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Giants Tackle Indians Without Hubbell In Spring Series
BATON ROUGE April 1 The New York Giants meet the Cleveland Indians in a Spring series game without pitcher Carl Hubbell who is in Memphis for medical advice. Manager Bill Terry reports Hubbell’s elbow is healed but his sore shoulder has not responded to treatment.
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Cambridge Wins Over Oxford Crew
Cambridge University defeated Oxford in the 91st annual boat race on the 4 mile 374 yard course. The Cambridge crew, favored by some, outpaced Oxford in a historic contest held in London.
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Harris Foresees Senators Rise In American League
Blando Florida April 1 U P The Washington Senators project a midseason surge behind young arms and a left handed heavy lineup Harris says Red Sox Indians and Tigers must fear Washington as two top rookies Masterson and Carracquel plus Krakauskas Monteagudo and Chase headline a staff aimed at overtaking the Yankees The infield features Wasdell Myer Travis Lewis and the outfield Estatella Cas Wright with Ferrell pushing for a catching job Jones
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Bradley Announces Night Game Sked
Cleveland Indians plan a series of night games at Cleveland Stadium starting with the St. Louis Browns as the opener. Alva Bradley released a tentative schedule including June 20 against St. Louis and July dates versus Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York and later Detroit with New York and Detroit not yet agreeing to night play.
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Elyria Ladies Bowling League Scores Report
The Hilltop Tavern won two games over Wykrent's Grille while W. T. Grant Company swept Sears Roebuck three games. City Loan beat Elyria Recreation two and Standard Cleaners down Leo's Five. Alda Lau for Grant led with 503 series. Marion Koehn of Wykrent's had a 210 single game. If clubs refuse under lights, dates go to others.
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