Boston Bees Seek More Power With Strong Pitching Staff
The Boston Bees aim to increase hitting without sacrificing defense. They add Al Simmons and Eddie Miller to bolster the lineup while keeping a solid pitching group led by MacFayden Turner Fette Shoffner and Errickson. Debs Garris moves to third base as the team eyes a return to the first division after finishing fifth.
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al Simmons
Washington
Eddie Miller
Kansas City
Stengel
Giants
Reds
Simmons
Miller
al Todd
Pittsburgh
Bee Park
Rover Boys
Jim Outlaw
Syracuse
John Cooney
Cooney
Todd
al Lopez
Danny MacFayden
Jim Turner
Lou Fette
Milburn Shoffner
Dick Errickson
Buddy Hassett
Brooklyn
Debs Garris
Bees
Man o War Celebrates His 22nd Birthday
Man o War the famed American thoroughbred turned 22 in Lexington Kentucky on a Wednesday. Groom Will Harbut who has cared for him for nine years described the routines including a morning five mile gallop and indulgent meals of apples and carrots.
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Lexington
Will Harbut
Toddville And Rough Riders Triumph In Gold Medal Tourney
In the intermediate Gold Medal basketball tournament at the YMCA St Paul Rough Riders beat Harley Davidson 36 19 and Toddville defeated Texaco Fire Chiefs 30 16 on Tuesday night. Wednesday the Gazette Newsies meet Quaker Oats juniors and Rough Riders face Toddville.
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St. Paul
Bruins and Leafs Vie for Stanley Cup Final Bid
The Bruins need one more victory over the Rangers and the Maple Leafs must beat Detroit to reach the best of seven final. Rangers won 2-1 to keep slim hopes alive, while Toronto defeated Detroit 4-1 in the semi final opener amid a near riot and multiple major penalties.
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Toronto
United Press
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New York
Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Detroit
Red Wings
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Maple Leafs
Dyersville Announces First Handicap Bowling Tournament
Dyersville hosts its first annual handicap bowling tournament from April 1 to 16 at Knights of Columbus alleys. Sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress, the event is open to bowlers with an established handicap based on Jan 1 1939 data or last year’s average, with handicaps certified by the secretary of each association. Local Knights of Columbus Council No 1734 sponsors the affair.
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Knights of Columbus
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Home Run Power Helps Tigers Beat Reds 6 to 2
Hank Greenberg and Rudy York homered to back Detroit in a grapefruit game victory over Cincinnati. Gene Schott started for the Reds and wobbled in the first, while Benton and Davis kept Detroit in check until Greenberg's two run shot in the fifth. Hershberger added a double and an RBI in a nine inning effort.
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Augie Galan
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Chicago
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Alln
Eueoh Garbark
Lyons
Knight
Mize Leads Cardinals Past Senators in Spring Tilt
Johnny Mize collects two singles a double and a triple as the St. Louis Cardinals top the Washington Senators 5 to 3 in a spring exhibition. Roberto Estatella adds two doubles and Charley Gelbert belts a homer off Bob Weiland who pitches seven innings.
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Joe Medwick
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Washington
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Early
New Orleans Beats Philadelphia 20 to 9 in Baseball Thriller
New Orleans of the Southern Association overwhelmed the Philadelphia Athletics 20 to 9 in Lake Charles. The A's had a late surge but New Orleans tied the score with six runs in the sixth inning. Bill Nagel homered for Philadelphia in the fifth as New Orleans piled up the runs.
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Philadelphie
Yankees rout Dodgers behind strong pitching in spring tilt
Clearwater exhibition saw the New York Yankees crush the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 1 as Oral Hildebrand and Jack Haley limited the Dodgers to three hits. Pete Reiser homered for Brooklyn, the lone offense against the Yankee duo.
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Fla
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Rain Interruption Halts Red Sox Newark Tilt In Rain
In Sebring Florida rain stopped the Boston Newark game in the sixth inning after Boston led 3 to 2. Lineups and pitcher notes list Rich, Dickman and Peacock for Boston and Peek, Stancey and Holm for Newark before the delay with about 5,000 in attendance.
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Dickman
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Peek
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Holm
Phillies Fall to Browns in Exhibition Tilt 6-5
In New Braunfels Texas the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the St. Louis Browns 6 to 5 in an exhibition game. Mel Almada and Emmett Mueller homered for their clubs as Newsom Van Atta and Glenn sparked the Browns against Poindexter Dickinson and others.
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Glenn
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Dickinson
Chicago Golden Gloves Meet New York in Intercity Series
Chicago and New York boxers square off in the 12th annual intercity series at a crowded stadium with about 15 000 fans. The heavyweight main event features Tony Novak of Kansas City versus Buddy Moore of New York, both knockout artists, Moore hailed as the best amateur puncher since Joe Louis turned pro.
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New York
William Speary
Philadelphia
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Kansas City
Kingsbury Named Iowa Mat Captain
Kenneth Kingsbury of Cherokee Iowa was elected captain of the 1940 University of Iowa wrestling team. He competes at 135 and 128 pounds and advanced to the Big Ten meet semi finals despite influenza.
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University of Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes to Tour Southern Baseball Trip
About 18 University of Iowa players will take part in the annual southern training trip starting late this week. The Hawkeyes open the 25 game schedule Monday in Jackson Mississippi against MillsapsCollege then travel to Ruston Louisiana for a three game set with Louisiana Tech April 6 7 8 and finish April 10 against StLouis University.
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New York Renaissance Win Pro Basketball Championship
The New York Renaissance defeated Oshkosh Wisconsin All-stars 34 to 25 in Chicago to claim the national professional basketball title. The Rens posted 110 victories in 117 games this season, with Harlem Globe Trotters providing their closest contest.
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Lincoln Assured of Western League Ball for 1939
Lincoln gains Western League baseball for the 1939 season after a committee of the Lincoln Baseball Park association and "Pug" Griffin approve terms for Landisfield. Griffin will visit St. Louis and Belleville to meet with St. Louis Browns officials as Lincoln maintains a working agreement with the Browns.
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Change in Car Making Labor Force Through Time
In early auto industry days 52 workers produced one car weekly whereas today factories need only seven workers for a car each week reflecting efficiency gains in production.
Welton Junior High Wins Goose Lake Invite
Elwood's junior high boys fall to Welton in the Goose Lake invitational finals. Taylor leads Elwood and McClinnon paces Welton. Tournament results show Welton 25 Preston 14 Delmar 20 Goose Lake 18 overtime.
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Baseball Price Tag Doesn’t Predict Stardom
New York reports on two 19 year old rookies Fred Hutchinson of the Detroit Tigers and Pete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Hutchinson’s spring form is troubled but potential looms. Reiser’s rapid rise threatens to claim the spotlight as the season opens.
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Gehrig Benched? Jury Finds Lou Guilty of Slowing Down
In a dramatic verdict the jury found Lou Gehrig guilty of slowing pace and risking his 2,122 game consecutive streak. The piece notes early-season doubts, manager Joe McCarthy’s dilemma, and limited spring power as Gehrig’s form declines with rib injuries and fever.
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Canzoneri Loses Ten Round Decision To Eddie Brink
Tony Canzoneri drops a ten round decision to Irish Eddie Brink at the Hippodrome in New York. Brink lands more punches while Canzoneri fuera masterful defensively. Gates total 8725.50 with 3,569 in attendance.
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Federation of Jewish Charities
Boxing Roundup From AP With Multiple Pro Boxers
In New York Meddie Brink from Scranton outpointed Tony Canzoneri as a former Mehrweldt champion. Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids outpointed Maxie Berger in New York. Jackie Cullora of Toronto drew with Mickey Gamilere of Cleveland in Rochester. Los Angeles fighter Flyerroutpointed Wadhe. Ceferine Garcia Manila knocked out Chief Faris in Stockton. Iloy Fontana of Brooklyn technically knocked out Jose Hernandez in New York Puerto Rico.
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Toronto
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