Lefty Gomez recalls All-Star pitching woes and dreams of a motorcycle ride
Vernon Gomez discusses early spurt with the Yank and Barrow's advice to sit on pounds and make them get Amos Rusie. He says he added 20 pounds to disguise Gomez as a different pitcher and recounts lingering injuries from All-Star appearances. He highlights other stars like Van Lingle Mungo and Dizzy Dean and notes shifts in pitching approach and endurance.
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Barrow
Amos Rusie
Lefty
Gomez
Yankee Stadium
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Hal Kamacher
Dizzy Dean
Johnny Allen
Johnny
Schumacher
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The
St. Law
Yankees Set to Fight for Fourth Straight
The Athens Messenger page details a Yankees bid for a fourth straight win and includes reader Q A on boxing legends weights and card rankings. It also recalls spring results and notes about players undergoing injuries and operations.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Yankees
Pepper Martin Cardinal Star Still in Dodgers of Glory
Pepper Martin, once famed Cardinal star, remains a central figure in the club’s lore. The piece recalls his classroom anecdote with Ray Blades and his long tenure as a leader, noting his role in World Series eras and pennants.
Yankees Hit Pace for Fourth Pennant Run in 1939
In St Petersburg the 1939 Yankees eye a fourth straight AL pennant as Joe McCarthy builds a deep roster led by DiMaggio and Dickey. Lou Gehrig battles age and form while youngsters like Charley Keller Rosar add depth to a pitching staff headed by Ruffing Gomez and Pearson. Akron wins Tri-State YMCA tourney, Harrisburg second.
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Gehrig
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Henrich
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Gordon
Crosetti
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Newark
Joe DiMaggio
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DiMaggio
Bill Dickey
Buddy Rosar
Dickey
Red Ruffing
Lefty Gomez
Monte Pearson
Wes Ferrell
Oral Hildebrand
Browns
Steve Sandra
Pittsburgh
U.P
Akron
Harrisburg
Ankle Trouble Hits Cubs Shortstop Dick Bartell
Chicago Cubs X ray team investigates Bartell ankle pain that hops between joints. If Bartell cannot play shortstop, Steve Mesner and Woody English become infield options as Phil Cavarrella and Rip Russell handle first base amid lineup uncertainty.
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Chicago
A.P
Chicago Cubs
Dizzy Dean
Dick Bartell
Bartell
Steve Mesner
Woody English
Cubs
Phil Cavarretta
Rip Russell
Guidahl Captures Masters Title With Bold Comeback
Walter Hagen and Bob Jones praise Ralph Guidahl as one of golf’s finest shot makers after he wins the Masters. Guidahl, confident and relentless, led through the third round and sealed victory with a dramatic 63rd hole and a clutch eagle on 18. He believed he could win all along and proved it with a decisive finish.
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Walter Hagen
Ralph Guldahl
Bob Jones
Guidahl
Ralph Guidahl
Hagen
Jones
Snead
31 Cities Place In ABC Highs
Thirty one cities were represented today in the 40 positions on the 10-high standings board of the American Bowling Congress. Fred Susick of Upper Darby, Pa., moved into second place in the all-events with 1,932 on 618 642 672. John Leahy of Chattanooga rose to third with 1,920 from 713 596 611.
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American Bowling Congress
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Fred Susick
Upper Darby
John Leahy
Asheville Meet Guldahl's Next
Ralph Guldahl started the Asheville tournament with 1500 in winnings after winning the Augusta Masters. He shot 279 over 72 holes, beating Sam Snead by one stroke to set a course record, boosting his 1939 earnings to 4147. Snead earned 800 and others followed with 550 for third, 400 for Sarazen.
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U.P
Ralph Guldahl
Asheville
N. C
Ralph
Snead
Billy Burke
Lawson Little
Gene Sarazen
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Mystery as Michigan Absent from Ohio AAU Swimming Meet
In Columbus Ohio the National AAU meet drew under 1,200 for finals and sub 600 per session. Michigan champions did not enter while many Wolverines swam unattached or for Detroit AC. Notable: Bernard Hayes third in 200 yard breaststroke. Ohio State divers Patnik and Clark swept events. New York AC and Princeton swimmers set world marks including 3 31 3 in the 400 yard free relay.
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al Patnik
Earl Clark
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P. S&s
Mike Peppe
Peter Fick
New York AC
Andy Clark
Ralph Flanagan
Austin
Texas
Princeton
Jack Medica
Dick Hough
Adolph Kiefer
Medinah Club
Chicago
Vander Meer Remains in Florida for Conditioning
Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox open a 10 game road series in Macon as Vander Meer stays in Florida for conditioning after an appendicitis scare. He will rejoin the club in Greensboro, North Carolina, this Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Escobar Holds World Crown in Dominant Victory
Sixto Escobar defended the 118 pound world title in San Juan Puerto Rico by stopping Detroit bantamweight Kayo Morgan in the seventh round after Morgan, real name Andrew Esposito, fought hard for six rounds before fading as his 30 years showed.
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Hollister Runners Open Season vs Greens Run
Hollister track squads begin their season Friday at 1 30 p m meeting Greens Run on Hollister Field. The girls look strong led by Kathryn Smith Velma Bickley Edith Ivers Wilda Smith Isabelle Lenigar Wanda Cole Gladys Hildebrand Esther Murray Betty Marie Andrews Eileen Carreia and Helen Lingyel. The boys face a tough test with runners including Lowell Cole Charles Houston Paul Maynard Edward Moore Jack Rothery Jack Jewell John Hooper Charles Kittle Allen McGee Brenton Christman Andrew Hardy and Charles Champlin. New York City has 7000 fire men.
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Velma Bickley
Edith Ivers
Wilda Smith
Isabelle Lenigar
Wanda Cole
Gladys Hildebrand
Esther Murray
Betty Marie Andrews
Eileen Carreiia
Helen Lingyel
Lowell Cole
Charles Houston
Paul Maynard
Edward Moore
Jack Rothery
Jack Jewell
John Hooper
Charles Kittle
Allen McGee
Brenton Christman
Andrew Hardy
Charles Champlin
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