National League Pennant Outlook From Carver Hedged By Lawton
LAWTON CARVER says any of six clubs could win the National League pennant this season in a tight race to the payoff wire. He lists St Louis, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York as contenders with Boston and Philadelphia in the cellar battle, and notes the Dodgers as a long shot to win the pennant.
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St Louis Cardinals
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Boston Bees
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Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Gene Thompson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants optimistic on Ort after exhibition cancellation
Bluefield dispatch reports manager Bill Terry of the New York Giants easing worries about Outhelder Mel Ort after the Indians game was canceled. Ort will start bearing down, Terry says, and Ott is all right. Ort collected his first hit in 15 at bats Thursday.
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W. VA
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Mel Ort
Ott
Calls For Help In Planting Golden Willow Shoots
Charles Kosek, works committee chairman of the Linn Counts Fish and Game duo, has secured several thousand cuttings of the golden willow. People may obtain them free by calling Kosek Electric Co. at 78 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Willows will be planted along rivers to stop bank erosion. A large group will depart from Upper Palisades toward the houseboat Confinens on Sunday forenoon. Dinner will be served free to workers. All helpers, members or not, should gather at the Upper Palisades boat dock at 9 am Sunday. Bring hip boots if available.
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Linn
Fishland Game Duo
Kosek Electrics Co
Sixteenth Avenue
S Upper Palisades
Rangers Aim to Close Stanley Cup Series Against Maple Leafs
The New York Rangers, favored at 6 to 5, face a potential draw in game six of the Stanley Cup final against the Toronto Maple Leafs. If tied after Canadian blue laws lift, play resumes Wednesday. a Leafs win would set up a Thursday finale. Shibicky played hurt and may not start if pain worsens. Coach Frank Boucher must weigh using the veteran line against full strength Leafs matchup planned by Connie Smythe.
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New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
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Rangers
Alex Kibicky
Shibicky
Angers
Frank Boucher
Connie Smythe
Cyclones Tutors Tie 2-2 In Darkened 10-Inning Set
Ames AP reports Iowa State Teachers and Iowa State College played ten innings to a 2-2 draw as darkness halted the game. Wes Patterson pitched six innings for the Tutors while Leon Wilson went six for the Cyclones, each allowing six hits. The scoring summary shows Teacherston and OOL for the Teachers and 920 000 000 0 for the Cyclones.
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Iowatate Teachers
Iowa State Edge
Wes Patterson
E Tutors
Leon Wilson
Oh Cyclones
Wa Teacherston
Wa State
Patterson
Bart Wilson
Thompin
Hold Cage Banquet at The Gazette Event in Greeley
The Gazette reports the annual basketball boys banquet held in Greeley on Thursday with toastmaster Coach Donald Pott and student speakers Merl Sharp Leonid Crane Jimmy Bachtell John Arrell and Claire Taylor delivering responses.
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Relal
Greeley
Donald Pott
Merl Sharp
Leonid Crane
Jimmy Bachtell
John Arrell
Claire Taylor
Basler and Maloney Reach Finals in AAU Boxing
Vance Basler of Iowa and Cate Maloney of Washington advanced to finals in the AAU boxing championships in Philadelphia before 5,000, Basler stopping Victor Gigh in 46 seconds of the third with a technical knockout and then outhustling Bob Jacobs for a semi-final win, while Maloney KO’d Earl Wentz and edged John Rivers in a quarterfinal as five knockouts highlighted 23 bouts late into the night.
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Philadelphia
Vance Basler
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Cate Maloney
Seattle
University of Washington
Arene Basler
Victor Gigh
Reading
Bob Jacobs
Newton Square
Joseph Castellanos
New Orleans
Morton Graves
Eddie Sulk
Olin hurler opens season with no hit no run game
Special to The Gazette Olin pitcher Lowell Ahrendsen opened the season with a no hit no run game against Wheatland High in frigid weather He struck out none walked one and hit two batters while eight Olin hits produced two runs on consecutive fourth inning doubles Ahrendsen Norton and Wendt led the offense in a 2-0 win
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Lowell Ahrendsen
Olin High
Wheatland High
Ahrendsen
Norton
Wendt
Little Eight League Plans Season Opening in May
The Little Eight baseball league held its organizational meeting in West Union for its twenty first season. The season opens May 19 with a split schedule. H J Niewoehner of Westgate, formerly Alpha, was elected president, W A Meyer was reelected secretary, and Sumner was chosen as secretary. Five clubs represented: West Union Alpha Sumner Hawkeye and Lawler. Other clubs under consideration include Readlyn Waucoma St Lucas Festina and Elgin.
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Little Eight Baseball League
Muay 19
H J
Niewoehner
Westgate
Alpha
Alpha Club
W. A Meyer
Sumner
Hawkeye
Lawler
Readlyn
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Festina
Elgin
Canceled Exhibition Baseball Games Amid Snow and Cold
A string of exhibition baseball games across several cities was canceled due to snow, rain, and cold. Matches listed include New York A versus Brooklyn N in Brooklyn, Purdue at Lafayette, Cincinnati Ni versus Detroit Ad, Chicago N versus Chicago A, Philadelphia N, New York N versus Cleveland, and Boston A at Holy Cross, all postponed or called off amid winter weather.
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N. Y
Iain Pittsburgh
Purdue Universiy
Lafayette
Ind
Cincinnati
Detroit
Reid
Chicagn
Chicago
Mayfield
Philadelphia
Bluefield
Cleveland
Worcester Mass
Boston
Holy Cross College
Storck Wins Fight for Pro Grid Post
Acting President Carl Storck appears set for another term as the National Professional Football league opens its 21st annual meeting with George Preston Marshall voicing mild opposition. Tim Mara backs Storck, while York Giants acquire Ox Parry for Ray Eakins draft rights as Ed Danowski retires to coaching.
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New York
Carl Storck
National Professional Football League
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Storck
Joe Carr
Storcks
Dove of Peace
Marshall
Giants
Ox Parry
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pirates
Ray Eakins
Arkansas
Eakins
George Catego
Ed Danowski
Center Point Tops Central City 2-1 in Spring Game
Center Point won its second straight spring game and ninth win in ten starts, beating Central City 2 to 1. Haars hit a key triple driving in Haars' run after Wiegand walked Liabo doubled to tie in the fifth. Hoefner and Comferd yielded strong defensive plays as Meyer supported Central City with a double.
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Center Point
Central City
Hall
Heether
Wiegand
Liabo
MacArthur
Haars
Triple Meyer
Tally Ford
Life Hoefner
Joe Glenn Signs of Bowing With Browns
ST LOUIS AP William O De Witt vice president and general manager of the Browns said Friday night he had received a query from Joe Glenn the holdout catcher asking what the club s intentions and anticipations for him are De Witt said we told him we believed he did not want to play baseball this year since he had not signed his contract Glenn also wanted to know what he would have to do now in order to play with the Browns We told him that the first thing he would have to do is to sign his contract and train at his own expense until in the opinion of Manager Fred Haney he was ready to play Of course his salary does not start until he is ready to play The Browns general manager said he believed Glenn was breaking down in his holdout and would sign shortly
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William O de Witt
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Joe’ Glenn
de Witt
Glenn
Fred Haney
Coe Netmen Fall 9 0 at Dubuque in season opener
Coe tennis opened the season Friday at Dubuque, losing all nine singles and doubles matches. Peterson defeated McAllister, Conzett beat Smith, Knautz defeated Rozek, Edwards defeated Rall, Englehoff over Benbow, Van Denover beat Howland. Doubles duels saw Peterson Edwards, Knoutz Conzett, Englehof Van Denover win 6-3, 6-2 over Moe Allister and Smith, Rosek and Rall.
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Dubuque
University of Dubuque
Peterson
McAllister
Knautz
Smith
Conzett T
Rozek
Edwards
Rall
Englehoff
Benbow
van Denover
Howland
Dounles
Moe Allister
Knoutz
Conzett
Rosekard Rall
Englehof
Red-Face club forms as Cedar Rapids Raiders train in rain
In Central City Kentucky rain delays Cedar Rapids Raiders practice but sets stage for the Red-Face club with Mike Blaze as first member arriving with five heavy bags. Manager Ollie Marquardt reports Buck Frierson delayed. uniforms heat lamps and supplies are prepared while Gehrke wins a club championship in the gym.
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Gazette
Central City
Cedar Rapids Raiders
Raider
Mike Blaze
Illinois Central
Mike
Blazy
Buck Frierson
Ollie Marquardt
Husky
Texarkana
Marquardt
Stan Gehrke
Iowa Valley League Meeting Tuesday at 8 PM
Van Horne reports a league meeting set for Tuesday night at eight o clock with two vacancies. Teams wishing to enter should send representatives to the gathering.
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Iowa Valley League Meeting
Gazette van Horne
Iowa Valley League
Independence Forms Lettermen's Club
Independence high school forms a lettermen's club under Coach Paul Frank and Principal E L Harding. James Barrett was elected president Don Miller vice president and Eddie Tabor secretary and treasurer. A committee will draft a constitution with eligibility set as earning a major "1" in high school sports.
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Independence
Paul Frank
E L. Harding
Independence High School
James Barrett
Don Miller
Eddie Tabor
Eleven Experts See Yanks Rated Second
New York baseball writers split on the American League standings with the Yankees listed second by 11 experts. The AP poll had New York first by most voters but nine chose the Red Sox to lead, and others backed Cleveland Indians or Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox led with 6035 points, Boston 536, and Detroit swapped positions with Chicago in a notable shift. The rest of the league remained largely in place from 1939 projections.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Pitttsburgh Pirates
Cubs
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
New York
Associated Press
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Yanks
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Athletics
St Louis
Simpson Names Bob Waldorf as Football Coach
INDIANOLA INS Another Waldorf entered the coaching ranks Saturday Robert J Waldorf 1939 Missouri football star and brother of Northwestern coach Lynn Waldorf was named football coach at Simpson college He has assisted Don Faurot at Missouri this spring Another brother Paul coaches at Fort Hays State Teachers college Kansas The Waldorf family are sons of Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf of the Chicago area Methodist church
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Indianola
INS
Waldorf
Robert J Waldorf
University of Missouri
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Simpson College
Don Faurot
Missouri
Paul
Fort Hays State Teachers College
Kansas
Demaret and Hogan To Join Goodall Golf Tourney Field
New York UP Jimmy Demaret and Benny Hogan, leading money winners on the winter circuit, accepted invitations to the $5,000 Goodall round roving golf tournament. Fifteen top professionals will compete May 16-19 at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Flushing New York. Demaret, Masters champion at Augusta, leads with $7,652. Hogan is second with about $5,538.
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New York
Jimmy Demaret
Benny Hogan
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
Demaret
Augusta
Hogan
Mader to Face Whiters After Savold Injury
Eddie Mader the New York heavyweight will replace Lee Savold against Johnny Whiters in a 10 round Detroit bout. Savold broke his thumb in Des Moines and will be out six to eight weeks, forcing the replacement.
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ST. Louis
Eddie Mader
New York
Lee Savold
Johnny Whiters
Detroit
Savold
Des Moines
Dizzy Dean Pitcher Seen As Odd Curio In Cubs Sale
New York columnist Henry McLemore savages Dizzy Dean as a costly misfit under Wrigley’s curio shop, likening him to priceless art while noting his poor 1938 and 1939 records. He mocks Dean’s salary and calls for a sale, suggesting fans may pay to see him fail. The piece highlights Dean’s volatility and impact on team morale and box office.
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Menry McLemore
New York
Dizzy Dean
Mr. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Sarazen Calls Slow Golfers Bane Of Game
Brookfield farmer and golfer Gene Sarazen blasted slow play in golf saying 36 holes take nine hours now, faster pace is needed. He suggested dawn patrol starts to deter pacing and criticized players who linger on greens after holing out. He named Sam Snead Jimmy Demao Byron Nelson and Henry Picard as fast workers.
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Chicago
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield
Conn
Sarazen
Sam Snead
Jimmy Demaoa
Byron Nelson
Henry Picard
Andy Anderson Tops League With 671 Pin Series
In a Friday night Ten Pin league slate Gazette Co. extended its lead to seven games with three wins. Woolworth took two from Penick, Ford rose to second place, and high totals were led by Jerry Hanson 551 series and Lucille Sarver 339 total with a 215 single. Jeanette Russett posted a 602 series, while Andy Anderson dominated the Red Crown Major with 204 229 245 for 671 and third best season total. Carl Smith fired 212 186 244 for 632, Polansky hit 622 for Jack Sprat Foods, and Chas Wingett added a 602.
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Penick
Ford
Jerry Hanson
Lucille Sarver
Jeanette Russett
Andy” Anderson
Carl Smith
Polansky
Jack Sprat Foods
Chas, Wingett
Tribune
Charles Wright
Lou Maresh
TIN Seagle
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Abe Penick
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Rosemont
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Electricians
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Jack Sprat Polansky
Josten Trophies
Hamm
Winsett
Colonial Bread
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Anderson
Oan
Beck Sports Seve Bio
Hish Smith
Chevrolet
I Champlin Co. A. Auto
Jones Skelly
Commercial League
LaPlant Choate No. 1
R Auto Supply
Schmidt
Tribune Publishers
Wright
Unclear boxing results show mixed wins across cities
The notice lists scattered boxing outcomes with fighters from Detroit New York and Philadelphia in Worcester Worcester and West Palm Beach. It mentions outpoints and scores with inconsistent spellings and OCR errors but preserves multiple named competitors and locations.
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Worcester
Mass
Wowell King
Detroit
Johnny Melfale
New York
Chicoper
Babe" Verila
Ewe Becerra
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Tony Sarullo
Frankie Gilmore
Midand Makes Derby Buzz As 1940 Favorite Hopeful
Henry McLemore notes Midland, Oregon bred, climbs in winter books as Derby hopeful Mioland. Once backed by public near 100-1, he races through Santa Anita to San Juan Capistrano win and gains top attention alongside Billionaire Bull Lea and Technician. The piece ends with cautious caution from the author about Midland’s true Derby potential.
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Johnstown
Mioland
Brenda Diana Duff Frazier
Berlin
Mio d’Arezzo
Germany
Mio d
Arezzo
Italy
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H. W. Ray
Hillsboro
Ore
York
Howard
Midland
Great Green California Plant
Billionaire
Bull Lea
Technician
Midand
McCarthy Praises Crosetti as Yankees’ Star Infield
Joe McCarthy lauds Frank Crosetti as the finest defensive shortstop, predicting his understated brilliance shapes games. He praises Crosetti’s hands, arm, speed, double plays with Joe Gordon, and notes his quiet, steady leadership and team-player ethos.
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New York
INS
Joe DiMaggio
Frank Crosetti
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Frank
Joe
Joe Gordon
Bowling meet keeps 3,000 target out of reach
Detroit dispatch notes 4,000 of 6,073 teams bowled as a 3,000 series remained unattained in the American Bowling Congress championships. Kling's Beer of Flint nears the mark at 2,983. Joe Gills Insurance Chicago leads ninth with 2,912 while Bud Weisers Chicago sit at 2,859. Maxie Stein of Warner Brothers in Burbank posts 745 in doubles and ties for fifth with 1901 all-events.
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Detroit
INS
Cleveland
Kling’s Beer of
Flint
Mich
Joe Gills Insurance
Chicago
Joe Wilman
Chicago Budweisers
Maxie Stein
Warner Brothers Pictures
Burbank
Calif
Monticello Hitters Blast Morley 26 to 0
Monticello High School baseball crushed Morley 26 to 0 on Friday. Chuck Ross limited Morley to two hits while Monticello pounded 16 hits and benefited from 11 Martelle errors. Jim Bone and Paul Bender homered, and Bone, Boss and Ralph Bender added triples.
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the Gazette
Monticello
Martin
Davis
Martelle
Chuck Ross
Jim Bone
Paul Bender
Bone
Boss
Ralph Bender
Coggon Defeats Walker Nine 7 to 0 in Spring Victory
Coggon secured its second win of the spring season by shutting out Walker 7 to 0. Pitcher Ross toed the mound for Walker while McAreavy and Hill formed Coggon’s battery. McAreavy pitched stunningly, fanning 19 and collecting a triple, double, and single.
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the Gazette
Coggon
Walker
Ross
McAreavy
Hill
TRAINING CAMP BRIEFS BRAVES AND OTHERS FOR EXHIBITIONS
Opening exhibition games in the majors were disrupted by rain as New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers planned a Saturday clash. Ruffing was slated to start against Tex Carleton with two exhibitions before the season. Pirates to finish series against Evansville then face St. Louis. Gehringer returns to Detroit after Florida stay as Naymick, Vitt, and Frisch name starters and weather stirs plans for Giants, Cubs, and Browns.
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Carleton
New York
Ebbetsfield
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Charley Ruffing
Brooklyn
Tex Carleton
Pirates
Evansville
ST. Louis
Pittsburgh Pierates
Ind
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Bob Klinger
Bucs
Ray Blades
Cardinals
Red Birds
Lon Warneko
Curt Davis
Naymick
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Cleveland
Tupi
League Park
Tribe
Oscar Vitt
Johnny Alien
Mike Naymick
Traines
Lefty Welsman
New Infrared Cell Aims to Help Pilots See Through Fog
A super-sensitive photo-electric cell using infrared light will soon be tested. The device is reported to enable pilots to see through fog, potentially improving flight safety and visibility in poor weather conditions.
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