Mitch's Musings: Boxers, Baseball and Polo Trajectories
The column surveys boxing forecasts with Lou Nova vowing seven rounds for Baer and threats at Louis, plus Joe Louis weight gain. It notes polo standout Cecil Smith’s form, racing at Agua Caliente with fourteen races, and Davis Cup talk. Also mentions Jack Sutherland rumors, SC football figures, and Fern Bell winning an outfield spot in Pittsburgh.
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New York
San Francisco
Cecil Smith
United States
Texas Rangers
San Francisco Exposition
Agua Caliente
Joe Louis
Victorville
Jack Roper
Ellsworth Vines
Bill Tilden
Don Budge
Vines
Bobby Riggs
Wayne Sabin
Australia
Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
Seattle
Joe DiMaggio
Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
Bob Peoples
Oklahoma Flash
Hollywood
Chicago Cub
Steve Mesner
Jack Sutherland
Howard Jones
Southern California
Jack Blackburn
Bud Taylor
Sam Mandell
John Henry Lewis
Fern Bell
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Pie Traynor
Billy Myers Sparkles as Reds Edge Sox in Spring Training
In Clearwater the Cincinnati Reds split a four game series with the Brooklyn Dodgers after a 3 to 0 setback to the Boston Red Sox. Billy Myers starred with two hits and a sensational fielding display while Whitey Moore impressed with five scoreless innings before Walters allowed three runs in the sixth.
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Tampa
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Clearwater
Brooklyn Dodgers
Peaches Davis
Jim Weaver
Reds
Red Sox
Cincinnatians
Billy Myers
Lloyd
Whitey” Moore
Tuscarawas, O
Bostonians
Bucky Walters
Moore
Walters
Joe Cronin
Royal Daniels Favored in Grand National Run
Royal Daniels has shortened odds to about 10 to 1 as the Grand National field narrows to 37. Kilstar and Workman remain strong rivals at 15-2 and 9-1 respectively. American entries include War Vessel Milano and a lone owner Mrs Camille Evans. Race set for 3 15 p m Friday with final acceptors completed after Jovial Judge scratched.
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London
Royal Daniels
Dorothy Paget
Kilstar
Alexander Maguire
Workman
Victoria Club
Camille Evans
Royal Mail
Hugh Lloyd Thomas
Marie Scott
U. S
Louis E. Stoddard
Milano
Swinging collarless coat showcased by New York tailors
A New York Custom Cutters' Club style show featured a collarless four-pocket swing sports coat designed to be worn with an open-neck shirt and a figured foulard silk stock. Tailors described the garment as a jaunty off beat outfit suited to swing time.
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New York
Dykes To Be Satisfied With First Division Finish
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes aims for a first division finish after injuries plagued the club. Key players return as Hank Steinbacher, Rip Radcliff, and Mike Kreevich join a reshaped outfield while infield shifts and new pitchers shape the lineup.
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Jack Guenther
Pasadena
Cal
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Clint Brown
Luke Appling
Monte Stratton
Sports Q A Quick Box Answers on Fighters and Pitchers
The article answers several sport questions. Rosenbloom beat Lou Nova by ten round decision on June 3, 1938 in Los Angeles. Lefty Grove's 1938 record was 14–4, a .778 percentage, while his best was 31–4 in 1931 for a .886. Clever Sencio Moldez died April 20, 1926 in Milwaukee from a cerebral hemorrhage after a bout with Bud Taylor.
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Lou Nova
Maxie Rosenbloom
A. Rosenbloom
Los Angeles
California
Lefty Grove
A. Grove
Clever Sencio
A. Sencilo Moldez
Milwaukee
Wis
Bud Taylor
Nelson Leads Pinehurst In North and South Golf
In Pinehurst North Carolina Byron Nelson of Reading Pennsylvania held a one stroke lead at the halfway mark with 139. Harry Cooper was second with 140 and Sam Snead had 141 as nine players were within four strokes of the lead.
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Pinehurst
N. C
U.P
Byron Nelson
Reading
Harry Cooper
Sam Snead
Farmer Reappointed Manager of Fostoria Club in Ohio League
Portsmouth reports Jack Farmer a right handed pitcher has been reappointed manager of the Fostoria club in the Ohio State Baseball League the Portsmouth Red Birds parent club announced today.
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Portsmouth
U.P
Jack Farmer
Fostoria
Ohio State Baseball League
Portsmouth Red Birds
Whittaker to race San Romani in Cleveland mile
Jim Whittaker Ohio State Big Ten distance champion will run Archie San Romani in a special mile at the 17th Cleveland interscholastic indoor track meet on April 1.
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Cleveland
U.P
Jim Whittaker
Ohio State
Archie San Romani
Rookie Stars for Brooklyn Giants Bow To Macks Cubs Chisox
BatON Rouge and other sites report spring training notes on the Athletics edging the Giants 7-5 in 10 innings as Hubbell and Schumacher return, Connie Mack praising Chubby Dean for five innings, and Cubs and White Sox split with L.A. clubs. Giants, Phillies, Senators, and Tigers also playouts, with Ducky Trout and Benton highlighted for Detroit pitching.
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Brooklyn
Giants
Cubs
Chisox
Lake Charles
Connie Mack
Chubby Dean
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Giants
Dean
Bill Terry
Duke
Connie
A’s
Orange
Tex
Fort Worth
Regis High Leads NC Prep Tourney Openers
Regis High School of Denver the only undefeated team in the National Catholic Prep basketball tournament starts with a 13 game win streak facing Cathedral of Springfield Illinois. Other first round games feature Marquette University High Milwaukee versus Loras Academy Dubuque Iowa and St. Boniface against Bishop England among several 11 state matchups. St Ignatius Chicago battles St Bernard Bradford Pa to close the day. In prior play St Joseph Collegeville Mount Carmel Chicago and St George Evanston Illinois advanced to the second round with wins over St Stevens Wyoming St Xavier Louisville defending champs and Corpus Christi Galesburg Illinois respectively.
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U.P
Regis High School of
Denver
Cathedral of
St. George
Evanston
Ill
St. Joseph
St. Stevens
Wyo
Mount Carmel
St. Xavier
Louisville
Corpus Christi
Galesburg
New Styles Offer Comfort in Men's Wear
Duncan Paice reviews modern suit and topcoat trends focusing on comfort and fit. Raglan topcoats with beltless backs and vertical pockets, box coats for wearability, and drape suits with enhanced shoulder fullness are highlighted. Covert fabrics and black backgrounds with stripes are noted as current style accents.
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Duncan Paice
Yesteryear
Raglan
America
Long Island Victor Over Loyola In NY Invitation Finale
Long Island University claimed the national spotlight as undefeated by beating Loyola of Chicago 44 to 32 in the final of the 2nd annual New York invitation tournament at Madison Square Garden. The team ran their season to 24 straight wins, facing powers like Bradley Tech and Kentucky. Mike Novak of Loyola, six foot nine, was held to one point on a free throw while LIU's defense stifled him. Bradley Tech beat St. John's 40 to 35 for third place.
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Loyola of Chicago
New York
St. John’s
Novak
Bradley Tech
St. John's
Three-Button Suit Gains Popularity In Athens Shops
The rise of the three-button single breasted suit in Athens stores shows men's push for comfort and style. The jacket lengthens the silhouette with a soft roll at the notch, while striped patterns and double breasted models stay conservative, except for lounge styles that button only the bottom button.
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Athens
Postmaster Henry Sutcliffe Retires After 38 Years Service
Lawrence mass postal veteran Henry Sutcliffe retires after 38 years delivering mail to Prospect Hill residents. He traveled 160000 miles and handled 456000 pounds of mail during his tenure.
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Lewrence
Mass
Henry Sutcliffe
Prospect Hill
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