Reds reshuffle aims to keep champion status in 1940
The Cincinnati Reds reorganize their reserves for 1940 as 21 of 38 holdovers remain from Tampa camp. Manager Bill McKechnie and Warren C. Giles released seven players after last season while Eddie Joost and Willard Hershberger emerged as strong replacements, with Hershberger batting .345 as Lombardi’s understudy, though pitching depth lagged.
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Tampa
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Warren C. Giles
Eddie Joost
Willard Hershberger
Joost
Hershberger
Ernie Lombardi
Bordagaray
Simmons
Bongiovanni
Henry Johnson
Niggeling
Grissom
Les Scarsella
Jim Turner
Joe Beggs
Elmer Riddle
John Hutchings
Lloyd Dietz
Gene Hinrichs
John Cannon
Butch Moran
Milt Galatzer
Russell Bevell
Damon Phillips
Vince DiMaggio
Art
Gene Thompson
McKechnie
Bill
Turner
Beggs
Baer Beats Farr in Rematch March 11, 1988 Fight
Baer won a decisive decision over Farr with three knockdowns and a strong late showing. The article also covers Reds roster moves adding Turner Beggs and others, plus trainer Blackburn defending Louis over Dempsey in a Look magazine feature.
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Max Baer
Tommy Farr
Baer
Farr
Trautwein Eyes Fix For Bobcats After Muskingum Slump
Bobcats coach Bill Trautwein weighs fixes after a stretch of lapses in ball handling and scoring. He plans a plan to counter Xavier's mixed defense as Mac McSherry heals his shoulder and a fire truck chases speeders in Mendon.
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Bill Trautwein
Bobcats
Trautwein
Xavier
Cincinnati
Muskingum
Muskies
Musketeers
Mac McSherry
Mac
Mendon
Mich
William Davis
Beer Weaker Form Considered in Britain
British officials say beer will not be rationed but may be produced in weaker form due to supply shortages. The note recalls wartime practice when weak beer was common amid scarcities.
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London
Walters Aims for 30 Wins in Reds 1940 Pitching
Cincinnati star Bucky Walters, 1940 NL MVP winner as a pitcher, targets 30 victories with the Reds. He plans to improve control and leg strength, starting spring workouts in Tampa after a winter of YMCA training, while backing by Derringer Vander Meer and Turner.
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Bucky Walters
Cincinnati Reds
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Tampa
Pia
Florida
Jimmy Wilson
Paul Derringer
Johnny Vander Meer
Jim Turner
Boston Bees
College Basketball Scores From Various Games
Mt Union 49 Kent State 38 Xavier 34 Dayton 27 Toledo De Sales 51 Wilmington Holbrook 37 Rio Grande 30 NYU 85 Penn State 29 St Ambrose 33 Penn 23 Lehigh 46 Muhlenberg 44 Baylor 49 Texas Christian 34 Dayton Roosevelt 34 Kiser 31 Kenton 57 Urbana 32 Cleveland Shaw 41 University School 39 OT Dayton Fairview 41 Chaminade 29 Crestline 35 Marion St Marys
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Lehigh
Muhlenberg
Baylor
Texas Christian
High School
Dayton Roosevelt
Kiser
Kenton
Urbana
Cleveland Shaw
University School
Dayton Fairview
Chaminade
Brooklyn Boy Is Dempsey's Type Fighter
New York report profiles 22 year old Brooklyn welterweight hopeful Al Davis known as Bummy Davis. Davis unbeaten in 37 professional bouts trains for a 10 round non title clash with Lou Amber in Madison Square Garden on Feb 23. A victory could propel him toward a summer shot at Henry Armstrong and a potential title bout likely to gross over $250 000.
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New York
U.P
Jack Dempsey
al Davis
Brooklyn
Dempsey
Davis
Brownsville
Berg and partner lose in Palm Beach mixed foursomes
Patty Berg and Morton Bright were upset by Marion Miley and Tom Goodwin 2 and 1 in the Palm Beach mixed foursomes. Clara Callender and H L Willoughby won 2 and 1 over Mr and Mrs H A Bedford. Amory and Sweeny beat Shirley Johnson and Tailor 2 and 1 in later matches.
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Fla
Grace Amory
Robert Sweeny
Marion Miley
Lexington
Tom Goodwin
New York
Clara Callender
Long Beach
Cal
H. L. Willoughby
Port Sewall
Briggs Cunningham
Green Farms
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Morton Bright
Miami
Miss Miley
Goodwin
Betty Hicks
Paul Cushman
Greenville
S. C
Cunninghams
Amory
Sweeny
Shirley A. Johnson
Chicago
T. S. Tailoer
Callender
Willoughby
H. A. Bedford
Belleport
N. Y
Major Leaguers To Stage All-Star Game In Florida
Yankees manager Marie Joe McCarthy and Reds skipper Deacon Bill McKechnie will lead rival squads in the Grape fruit All-Star Game in Tampa to aid the Finnish relief fund. The March 17 event will feature players from 16 teams with California and Texas train clubs included. The game, supervised by Commissioner Landis, aims to be the Souths biggest ball game with an expected 20 000 spectators.
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Tampa
Fla
Marie Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Deacon Bill McKechnie
Reds
South
McCarthy
McKechnie
Daniel M. Daniel
New York World Telegram
Finnish Relief Sports Fund
Miami
St. Petersburg
California
Cubs
White Sox
Athletics
Pirates
Browns
Texas
Sonnel
K. M. Landis
Honey Hidden Above Shingled Roof Surprises Homeowner
LAVERNE Minn Henry Fenstermaker hired a carpenter to reshingle his roof and a ton of honey was found between the rafters. Bees had moved into the attic through a cornice opening and the duration of their stay is unknown.
Question and Answers on Racing and Card Suits
The piece asks how many winners jockey Don Meade rode at the 1939 winter race meeting in Hialeah Park, Florida, answering sixty nine. It also explains the traditional meanings of the four suits and court cards in playing cards. It invites readers to send sports questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington, D. C.
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Don Meade
Hialeah Park
Florida
Decorrevont to Stay and Play for Northwestern
Evanston Illinois Bill Decorrevont a repentant fallen hero said he will continue to play halfback for Northwestern despite campus upheaval. He denied coaching staff and teammates conflicts while acknowledging past transfer inquiries and noting plans for new formations next season.
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Northwestern
Evanston
Ill
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Lo de Iel
Decorrevont
Dizzy Dean
Bill
West
California
Lynn Waldorf
Wildcats
Southern California
Waldorf
Florida
Athens Bulldogs Seek Ninth Victory at Chillicothe
The Athens High Bulldogs travel to Chillicothe for an out-of-league game. They aim for their ninth win in 12 games and threaten a third straight win over the Red Devils, after a recent 42 point performance against Logan.
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Chillicothe
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Athens
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