Baseball magnate Charley Graham shapes minor league talent
The story recalls Charley Graham president of the San Francisco Seals and his influence on El Paso Texans and Tucson prospects. It notes his long career, sales of stars to the majors, and the minor leagues’ comeback while highlighting players like Doug Smith and Joe Devine's scouting remarks.
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Mike Fisher
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Bill Lillard
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Thornton Lee
Augie Galan
George Caster
Johnny Babich
Jack Wilson
Lefty Powell
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Doug Smith
Texans
Pat Patterson
Young Smith
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Mickey Shader
Mickey
Joe Devine
Doug
Cowboys, Texans Meet in Key Arizona-Texas League Clash
Tucson Cowboys chase league leadership as they host El Paso Texans at Municipal Park. Tonight's 9 pm game follows a 8-7 10 inning win over Bisbee and kicks off Tucson's last home stand before the first half ends. Father’s Night Sunday offers 25 cent admission for men.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Medwick Poised to Shine as Dodgers Target World Series
In New York on June 14, 193? the Sports Parade argues Brooklyn’s zeal for Ducky Medwick. With a $200,000 price tag and the home crowd’s conviction, Medwick is seen as Dodgers’ key to securing the pennant and a World Series run. It notes Brooklyn fans’ high expectations, Medwick’s past performance, and the peril of not delivering.
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Tris Speaker
Cobb
St. Louis
Reds edge Blues 5 4 in tight Class A softball duel
In Eaglefield the Reds toppled the Blues 5 to 4 after a back and forth game. Tully Lawton and Willie Cocio split mound duties for the Reds while Frankie Casanova pitched for the Blues. A seventh inning rally by the Blues tied the game before Gallego homered and Robles scored the decisive run for the Reds.
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Knights of Columbus
Vitt Surprised As Cleveland Players Demand He Be Fired
Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt faced possible dismissal after players demanded his ouster. Veterans met with President Alva Bradley to voice protest, citing insincerity and caustic public criticism. Vitt expressed amazement and said he would support an investigation into the matter.
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Cleveland
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Baseball Club
Alva Bradley
Bradley
Cowboys Climb Standings With 10-Inning Win Over Bisbee
The Tucson Cowboys won 8-7 in ten innings to move within a half game of the league lead. Lenny Rice hit a go-ahead homer in the tenth after Bisbee tied it in the ninth, as Tucson took the rubber game of the series. Al Faccio allowed 15 hits as Bisbee faced tough lineup. The club now eyes El Paso while Albuquerque meets Bisbee in a three game set.
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Gene Thompson
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Joe Louis gimmick claim retracted by boxing official
A year ago report said Joe Jacobs charged Joe Louis used a gimmick to KO Max Schmeling but the claim was withdrawn after New York boxing commissioner John J Phelan requested.
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Max Schmeling
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Helen Wills Moody
Kay Stammers
England
Kent
Jacobs Reaches Eastern States Tennis Semi finals
Helen Jacobs of Berkeley advances to the semi finals at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford Pa in the 45th eastern states women's tennis tournament. She beats Argyll Rice 6 0 6 1 and will face Frances Bancroft of Wilmington Del while Eunice Dean plays Barbara Strombhar in the other semi final.
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Merion
Miss Dean
Madge Harshaw
Ursinus College
Miss Page
Barbara Nields
Rye
N. Y
Boxing results from Syracuse Philadelphia Brooklyn Waterloo venues
In Syracuse Ken Overlin outpointed Ralph De John after ten rounds. In Philadelphia Louis Kid Cocoa stopped Johnny Barbara in a ten round affair. Jimmy Tugh outpointed Leo Rodak in Chicago. Gunnar Barland defeated Jorge Brescia in Brooklyn. Lee Savold knocked out Red Bruce in Waterloo Des Moines heavyweight showdown.
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N. Y
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Ill
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Johnny Barbara
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Leo Rodak
Brooklyn
Gunnar Barland
Finland
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Argentina
Waterloo
Lee Savold
Des Moines
Red Bruce
Pittsburgh
Eastern hopes ride on Cornell and Columbia crews
Poughkeepsie regatta day brings big Cornell crew and swift Columbia eight as eastern hopes challenge western dominance in the four mile Hudson River race. Navy Princeton and Syracuse trail, with Wisconsin as the lone midwest entry, as Washington and California loom for next Tuesday. Last year drew 50,000 spectators as a western sweep continued, with California winning in record time and Washington close behind.
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Ryan Named Top Scout for Semi-Pro Baseball
St. Louis Cardinals veteran scout Jack Ryan received a plaque from the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress as the top ivory hunter of semi-pro talent. He is lauded for never missing a national championship in Wichita and for attending many state tournaments signing numerous youngsters. Panamas’ motor vehicles are mostly U.S. built.
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Kas
Brooklyn Fans Pennant Crazy As Medwick Plays First Game
Brooklyn thousands pack the ballparks as Joe Medwick debuts for the Dodgers in a four game clash with Cincinnati. Dodgers seek new infield help as Giants pursue a second baseman amid trades and bidding odds.
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Medwick
Giants
Roundup of rumors and notes from New York sports scene
A chaotic compilation notes Whizzer White possible Giants stint and Rooney’s bid. Mentions Billy Southworth welcome in St. Louis, Morale at low ebb for Pepper Martin, Aqueduct chatter about Charleton Deladon, Medwick war link, Feller and Vitt practice tweaks, Joe Louis, Bradley racing string, and Ted Williams mischief amid jockey taunts.
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Whizzer White
N. Y
Pittsburgh
Art Rooney
Giants
Billy Southworth
St. Louis
Pepper Martin
Aqueduct
Charledon
Hype Igoe
N. Y. Journal-American
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Bradley
Suffolk Downs
Astteh
Bime Lech
Ted Williams
Kell
My Child
Yesterday's hero Al Smith drives tying run for Cleveland
Yesterday's hero Al Smith, Cleveland portsider, drove in the tying run with a single and earned his sixth victory by holding the Tigers at bay in the 10th with three men on base.
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al Smith
Cleveland Portsider
Tigers
Brothers surprised by seven week old baby on doorstep
Salt Lake City report says Howard R. Bush found a baby in a basket on his doorstep and police were alerted. G. F. Bush of Grand Island Nebraska then arrived to give a surprise visit and admitted placing his seven week old son on the doorstop to observe his brother’s reaction.
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Howard R. Bush
G. F. Bush
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Neb
Howard
G. F
Colleen Wright Sends $2 For Defense Of The United States
In New York Colleen Wright, 16, saved by walking a mile and a half to school each day then sent two dollars to Washington for defense. The gift was acknowledged by Daniel W. Bell, undersecretary of the treasury.
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United States
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