Rice Sees Reds As Possible Flag Winner
Grantland Rice assesses the Cincinnati Reds as a potential pennant contender in 1939. He notes strong pitching and hitting, youth, and manager Mandin? McKechnie as a cautious optimist, while acknowledging luck as a factor and predicting the Reds could challenge or surprise opponents, even with the Yankees capable of a strong season.
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El Chico Shows Superior Form In Latest Workouts
New York horse El Chico dazzles trainer and jockeys with easy gallops. The three year old, biding Kentucky Derby hopes, posted a half mile in 34 seconds and a mile in 1 completed with minimal effort, fueling expectations for the spring campaign.
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Pitt Names Bowser Coach as Turmoil Mounts at Pitt
Charles W. Bowser accepted a three year Pitt coaching contract amid a university athletic crisis. Trustees launched an investigation into turmoil after Dr J. B. Sutherland quit and Mayor Scully urged action. The committee includes Ernest Weir Leon Faulk Jr A W Robertson Arthur Brown Norman MacLeod C W Ridinger and Dr Edward Weidlein.
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Signboard Map Lights Way for Sightseers in Trieste
A new illuminated signboard in Trieste guides sightseers through the city center. It helps visitors find directions to museums, public buildings, railways, and other points of interest, highlighting routes from the heart of the city.
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Texas Colorado and Iowa Teams in Tournament
In Wichita the National AAU Women tournament sees two local clubs Thurstons and Steffins win while out of town teams from Iowa Colorado and Texas advance. Thurston defense dominates Hoehne 20 6. Antlers beat Coleman 26 20 led by Mary Ethel McClure. Steffins overcome Kansas City Brownies 27 12. Des Moines IBA tops Miller Grove 22 10. Allison defeats Davenport 24 12 to keep pace with Iowa.
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Oregon and Oklahoma Vie For Western Regional NCAA Crown
Oregon and Oklahoma meet in San Francisco for the western regional basketball title with the winner advancing to face Ohio State in Evanston for the national championship. Oregon topped Texas 56 41 while Oklahoma beat Utah State 50 59 in semifinals at the Golden Gate Coliseum. The consolation game pits Utah State against Texas for third place.
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Amarillo Bowlers Set Six Game Challenge After Big Night
Five players on one team tied a two year record with 2995 for Boulware Gulf at Texas Alleys. Jim Farwell led with 665 over three games. teammates include Pearly Ahlstrom 590 Dr E W Cain 583 Jack Werrick 580 and Ham Hamilton 577. The challengers are Jack Werrick Bill Baker H L McMinn G C Carter and Jim Farwell. Wilbur Johnson added 671 for the Rangers at Santa Fe League and a 268 game earning a $5 prize at Louie’s Alleys. Spring fever and plans for golf fishing and boating wrap the mood as a six game match is set.
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Indians Need Luck to Survive in 1939 Baseball Season
New Orleans reporter Gayle Talbot forecasts Cleveland's 1939 outlook after a two day study. He notes weakened pitching with Allen possibly out until May and Feller’s rise as a potential ace, plus infield gaps at second and shortstop and crowded outfield competition.
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