Cardinals scouting report highlights promising minor leaguers
The article details rising Cardinals prospects at spring camp, led by infield magnetics and strong hitting. Larry Cluffone, a Brooklyn native catcher with outfield versatility, posted a .373 season with 32 doubles and 91 RBIs, earning Inter-State League MVP. Pitchers Bill Reeder and Cloyd Boyer impressed in the minors, while other St. Louis natives also show potential for the majors.
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Empire City Race Track Sold in $2.4 Million Trotting Deal
Empire City Race Track in Yonkers reportedly sold to a trotting syndicate for 2,400,000. Mayor Curtin Ka Frank said details and sources were not disclosed as plans to modernize the plant and resume trotting racing by June 1 were discussed, including a new 1.25 million dollar modernization. The Buss Butler family owners held the track for decades.
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Local Bowlers Post High Scores Across Leagues
Jim Snow and Anita Jordan lead in several events with top averages and high games. Snow posts consistent 407 series with 234 high single while Jordan tops women with 527 triple and 204 high single. numerous scores across leagues include Kay Turton 512 and Vi Cardish 606 in women’s events.
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Boudreau Secures Major Salary Boost With Cleveland
Cleveland owner Bill Veeck announced a two year straight salary contract for Lou Boudreau that would place him among baseball top earners. Estimates ranged from 75 000 to 85 000 a year with a last year salary around 52 000. Boudreau, MVP last season, led the league in batting with 355 while finishing behind Ted Williams for the batting title. Veeck called the deal a bold move and noted the increase over prior earnings while joking about the long signed contract.
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Indians Clash With Cohoes Mastodons In Spa City Tilt
Saratoga Indians visit Cohoes Mastodons at Convention Hall in a key State League match. Newcomers Bill Warnecke Norm Rosen Charley Isles Mel Thurston and Willard Rice join the Indians as they seek a win to keep within reach of first place Mohawk Redskins who host Cohoes Friday.
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LUC WINS ON FORFEIT IN EMERALD CLUB GAME
The Lansingburg Boxing Club basketball team was awarded a forfeit win over the Emerald Club when the generalists fielded only four players for a scheduled Amateur League game at Lansingburg High Court last night.
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One Legged War Hero Offers Pitching For $1 A Year
Bert Shepard a one legged war veteran who pitched with potential aims to sign with a Triple A club for $1 a year and to receive per win bonuses. He wants to pitch daily and believes his return to baseball can happen after wartime service and medical recovery at Walter Reed Hospital.
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Sagemen Readying For Uta At LaSalle Saturday
Russell Sage College bucketers, under midterm pressure, squeeze in practice for a Saturday game against Utica College at LaSalle gym. They seek a better record on a new court after a rough ICC run. Utica, winner over Skidmore by eight, clashes with the winless Sagemen at 3:30.
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Nationals and Renaissance to tangle in Albany tilt
Syracuse Nationals visit the Dayton Renaissance at Washington Ave Armory Albany with four games in four days starting Saturday. Hammond of the Nationals notes the schedule stretches through Sunday Monday Tuesday with two NSL games counting in standings.
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