Pie Traynor Looks Forward To Good Year For Pirates
Grantland Rice profiles Pie Traynor optimistic about the 1939 Pittsburgh Pirates. He cites pitching needs, improvements from players like Suhr and Handley, Arky Vaughan's form, and the tougher NL field including the Reds, Cubs, Giants, and Brooklyn, with Traynor predicting a stronger start and a pennant run.
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Pie Traynor
Pirates
Grantland Rice
San Bernardino
Calif
Pie Trayor
Pie
Russ Bauers
Paul Waner
Traynor
Mace Brown
Darrel Brenton
Bob Klinger
Jim Tobin
Traylor
California
Ring Lardner
Paso Robles
Pittsburgers
Glenn Wright
Pittsburgh
Jock Sutherland
Panthers
Arky Vaughan
Arky
Fortune
Buffs rout West Texas Freshmen in opener big score
In Canyon last night the West Texas Buffs led 34 8 at halftime and dominated the Frosh 61 to 13. Freshman Halbert starred with three quick baskets while Groom added 20 points as Curtice praised Yearlings’ veteran like teamwork.
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West Texas
Texas Tech
Jack Curtice
Halbert
Emily
Groom
Brookfield
Curtice
W. T. Frosh
Portales
Canyon
Owensboro
Altus Junior College
Altus
Whiskey bargains at Merit Liquor Stores
A scanned sale page lists Kentucky bourbon and gin specials at Merit Liquor Stores, with prices per pint and quart, discounts below cost, and “first come first served” wording. It markets 3-year-old and 18-month blends, Old Mr. Boston and Century brands, plus assorted gins and rye, urging customers to visit 715 Fillmore and 221 West 6th.
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Green River
Kentucky
Parkside
Boston
Stonehaven
Old Barbee
Plantation Club
Cabin Brook
Glenmore
Century Club
Merit Liquor Stores
Fillmore
College Basketball Scores and Baseball Notes
Tyler College defeats Kilgore 43 to 34 in a basketball result. Minnesota edges Iowa 54 43 and Oklahoma tops Kansas State 450 38. Chicago beats Purdue 28 26 and Michigan surpasses Northwestern 32 26. New Mexico 65 Arizona Teachers Tempe 54. Bethel 51 Bethany 33. Oklahoma A M 47 Washburn 31 West Texas State 61 Hardin Simmons 30. Orlando report quotes manager Bucky Harris praising Ossie Bluege as a long‑time star. Farm migration 1930–34 drops to 600000 from 3 million prior five years.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Chicago
Purdue
Michigan
Northwestern
New Mexico
Arizona
Tempe
Bethel
Bethany
Oklahoma A. & M
Washburn
West Texas State
Hardin Simmons
West Texas Buffaloes Crush Hardin-Simmons In Opener
West Texas State Buffaloes overwhelmed Hardin-Simmons Cowboys 61 to 30 in Burton Gym. Cowsar scored the Cowboys’ first field goal as WT held a 38 to 16 halftime lead and rolled to a dominant win on opening night. The Frosh beat Texas Tech Freshmen 61 to 13.
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West Texas State Buffaloes
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys
Canyon
Buffaloes
Victors
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene
Cowsar
Cowboy
Herdin-Simmons
West Teas
Johnson
Dupeaee
Martin
Parker
En Enene
Osborne
Tee Reed
Bivens
Marcum
Ge Marshall
Chisholm
Reds optimism grows as Grissom shines in camp
Tampa March 7 Reds trainer reports left hander Lee Grissom in top form and likely to start the opening exhibition against Brooklyn. Manager Bill McKechnie praises Grissom speed and power and cites a strong pitching rotation featuring Vander Meer Derring, Walters, Davis and Weaver.
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Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Lefty
Lee Grissom
Brooklyn
Bill McKechnie
Grissom
McKechnie
Reds
Yankees
Johnny Vander Meer
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Peaches Davis
Jim Weaver
Rhineland
Kayak II Doubtful Starter in San Juan Capistrano
Kayak II may skip Santa Anita's San Juan Capistrano handicap at a mile and a half as trainer Tom Smith says the Argentine bred colt is not ready to race again so soon. Owner Charles B. Howard would be left without an entry if Kayak does not go postward. Cravat Whichcee Specify Today Gosum War Minstrel Melodist Jacola remain in the field.
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Los Angeles
Kayak II
Santa Anita
Tom Smith
Kayak
Charles 8. Howard
San Juan
B. Martin
Whichcee
Specify
Gosum
War Minstrel
Melodist
Jacola
Don Budge to Tour Opponent Fred Perry after Montreal win
Don Budge, who beat Ellsworth Vines 22 matches to 17 on the tour, leaves Montreal for New York to begin a new series against Fred Perry Friday night. Budge closed the Montreal segment with a 6-2 6-2 6-3 victory that also earned the Canadian professional tennis title, contested for the first time.
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Montreal
U.P
Don Budge
Ellsworth Vines
New York
Fred Perry
Budge
Vines
PGA Championship dates set for Flushing Long Island
The 1939 PGA championship will be played at Poomono Country Club Flushing Long Island this summer. Paul Runyan will defend his title in the 23rd annual event.
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Sarasota
Fla
U.P
Professional Golfers Association
Poomono Country Club
Flushing
Long Island
George R. Jacobus
PGA
Paul Runyan
Cubs Ready for Season as Hartnett Leads Hopeful Outfit
Chicago Cubs roster reshaped by trades with the Giants and Cincinnati. Mancuso Bartell Leiber English Whitehill Epperly Higbee Dean and Hartnett anchor a diverse lineup. New pitchers Harrell and French join a rejuvenated infield and outfield while the club cultivates a gritty Wrigley spirit.
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Henry McLemore
Los Angeles
O.R
Chicago Cubs
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Woody van Dyke
Claudette Colbert
Jimmy Stewart
Claudette
Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Gabby
Hartnett
Catalina Island
Giants
Mancusco
Bartell
Leiber
Bill Terry
Woody English
Cincinnatis
Ray ‘Harrell
Cardinals
Earl White‘hill
al Epperly
Walter Higbee
Jerome Herman Dean
Dean
Abner Doubleday
Mancuso
Garbark
Baker
Indianapolis
Phil Cavaretta
Rip Collins
Billy Herman
Short
Stan Hack
English
Steve Mesner
Villanova
Leonard Merullo
Augie Galan
Jim Gleeson
Yankees
Newark
Carl Reynolds
Joe Marty
Cub
Bill Lee
Clay Bryant
Larry French
Charley Root
Jack Russell
Wrigley
Pitt Has Exactly No Coaches For 1939 Football Season
Pitt announces no head coach or assistants for 1939 after Sutherland resigns. Four remaining aides relieved to allow new coach free choice of staff. Sutherland weighs future plans possibly in commercial work or broadcasting while remaining hopeful about involvement in the program.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
John G. Bowman
Pitt
John Bain Sutherland
Sutherland
Glenn S
Pop” Warner
Maverick Club Handball Roundup Features Close Scores and Surprises
Lester Allison edges Oscar Robbins in a 2of3 set. Joe McLaughlin wins over Beauford Hill, Aubrey Robertson defends his title against Alvis Grant, and Donnie Sharp beats Don Bandy. Multiple 21 games plus a celebratory birthday party noted with long roster.
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Lester Allison
Oscar Robbins
Joe McLaughlin
Beauford Hill
Aubrey Robertson
Alvis Grant
Alvis
Donnie Sharp
Don Bandy
A Miller
Floyd Johnson
J. C. Oakley
Bud Lilley
Ed Phillips
Wimpy Hill
Glen McDowell
S. L. Bruce
W. P. Taylor
Lee Roy Boyter
Hester Plant
Charles Houston
Allan Bvarts
Fulton Shepherd
John Childs
Clifford Wright
Wesley Grier
Elmo Chambers
Gene Rayburn
J. W. Clark
L. L. Bruce
Bill Austin
T. Miller
L. Bruce
Ed Sharp
W. T. Dykeman
W. R. Hill
Cal Farley
Farley
Desmond Blades
Glen Michaels
C. A. Hervey
P. W. Jones
F. D. Lindsay
Hazel Houston
Vernon Jones
Florence Pittman
Wayne Jones
Mary Jane Hamilton
Thelma Plunkett
Rev. Hill
R. EF. Allison
H. L. Sharp
Verenon
Jones
Harry Britt
Eula Marsh
Lucien Williams
Darwin Grier
C. B. Alford
Inez Darnell
E. A. Baker
Ella Butcher
W. M. Self
A. B. Grier
Estelle Hutchins
Wimpy
Ella Grier
Mariel Smith
R. E. McDowell
Ramona’ McDowell
Norma McDowell
Vanita ° Stallings
Mattin Robertson
B. B. Robbins
Lorene Robertson
Margaret Robertson
James Hill
Billy Hewes
James Keith
Elmer McLaughlin
Marlin Sharp
Jensell McDowell
Billy Joe Wyatt
Edeward Waldi
Bruce
Charles Lancaster
Bernie Robertson
Gene Turner
Charles Joe Bob Floyd
Jimmie Hamilton
Hughes
Ford Turner
Roy Turner
Floyd Evans
Art Sharp
Prince Albert Aims Fame With George Wood Pitch
An odd promotional voice touts Prince Albert tobacco via speaker George E K Wood, an insurer, claiming the product and roll ready habits will prove its appeal. The narrator insists Prince Albert starts the trend, hinting at strong sales potential.
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Prince Albert
George EK. Wood
P. A
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Texas Ladies’ League
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