Reds Forecast Stronger 1940 Squad With Left Field Question
George Kirkley reports the Cincinnati Reds entering spring training with a stronger roster than 1939. Key notes: Mike McCormick could win left field. Bill McKechnie steers a deep pitching staff led by Derringer and Walters. Vander Meer may return to form. infielders McCormick Frey Myers Werber Joost. Lombardi and Hershberger pace catching.
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Vince DiMaggio
Harry Craft
Hale
Ival Goodman
Goodman
Frank McCormick
Lonnie Frey
Billy Myers
Bill Werber
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Joost
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Red Aces
Walters
Gene Thompson
Whitey Moore
Joe Beggs
Yanks
Jim Turner
The
Bees
Johnny Vander Meer
Red Barrett
Milt Shoffner
Elmer Riddle
Birmingham
Johnny Hutchings
Pensacola
Thompson
Moore
Lombardi
Bill Hershberger
Bill Baker
Indianapolis
Proper timing for adding water to car batteries
If water is to be added to an automobile battery it should be done before the car is to be run not after returning from a trip.
Grinnell Opens Spring Drills Under Douglas
Grinnell launches spring football under coach Douglas after Ben Douglas arrives from St. Louis to oversee Monday’s first workout. Athletic director Lester Duke expects 35 players, with 14 lettermen returning including co captains John Kennefick and Ed Walters, plus several backfield and line veterans from prior years. Twenty two freshmen earned numerals last season and may join the drills.
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St. Louis
Lester Duke
Douglas
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John Kennefick
Davenport
Ed “Ody
Walters
Odebolt
Harry Barker
Bob Hamann
Jack Keehn
Tom Carmody
Carlos Wotila
Kenefick
Marvin Jorgensen
Bob Young
Stan Sahiler
Louie Gonias
Jim Reynolds
Jerry Grant
Clint Taylor
OLIN BASEBALL OPENS SEASON WITH WHEATLAND
Olin high school baseball begins with ten lettermen reporting daily. Schedule includes April 11 Wheatland, April 12 Bennett here, April 16 Owen, April 18 Morley there, April 23 Stanwood there, April 26 Onslow there, April 30. May 3 County tournament Torley here, district tournament May 11 Clarence here, May 17 Owen.
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Owen
Morley
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Torley
Clarence
Waukon Opens Season With Decorah April 23
Waukon announces its baseball schedule with key dates for the season coach Howard Moffit confirms April 23 opening against Decorah followed by games at Lansing Cresco and Decorah plus a May tournament at Post and a late May tilt with Decorah.
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Y M C A Senior Basketball Title Won by Top-Rated Team
The Cedar Rapids Y M C A senior basketball title was captured by the team pictured above, with the junior laurels going to the Comets. Front row names include Joe Kenney Babe Miller Tom Stastny Robert Elliott. Back row features Kenneth Johnson Gene Zisko Howard Gilmore and Lee Wenrickson. Comets lineup includes Glenn Klingaman Robert Tewall Bill Crowley Jack Griffin Oliver Severin Donald Fox Neil Richardson and Robert Wilson.
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Babe Miller
Tom Stastny
Robert Elliott
Kenneth Johnson
Gene Zisko
Howard Gilmore
Lee Wenrickson
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Glenn Klingaman
Robert Tewall
Bill Crowley
Jack Griffin
Oliver Severin
Donald Fox
Neil Richardson
Robert Wilson
George Mr Quillan Dies After Sudden Heart Attack
Columbus report says former major and double A baseball veteran George Mr Quillan died at his home after a long illness. He spent 24 of his 54 years as a professional player before his sudden collapse Saturday night.
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Ceremonies Highlight Loyola Catholic National Tourney
The national interscholastic basketball tournament opened at Loyola gym in Chicago with 32 teams marching in uniform led by senior captains. Edmund Stanczak of Central Fort Wayne read the oath as the flag rose while the university band played.
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de la Salle
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Hinrichs Released by Reds in Free Agent Shuffle
Cincinnati Reds optioned pitcher Gene Hinrichs to Indianapolis of the American Association after he was declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis. The 24 year old left hander from Henderson Texas played for Town University last season and joined the Reds in the former era of baseball free agency.
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Dowling and Loras Reach Semis in Consolation Tourney
In the seventeenth annual national Catholic interscholastic basketball tourney Loras academy and Dowling high school advanced to the consolation semifinals. Loras defeated St Joseph Bardstown 49 to 16 and Dowling beat Abbes Canyon City 43 to 20, setting up Loras vs Trinity Bloomington and Dowling vs Southeast Catholic Aquinas Freeport in the next round.
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Durocher Injury Blamed On Camp Fracas By McGovern
Brooklyn Dodgers trainer Arte McGovern explains Leo Durocher suffered an arm injury during a playful dressing room brawl at the Clearwater camp. He says he twisted the manager’s arm to stop heavy throwing, insisting the incident was not a serious fight and noting the team won’t assign a trainer at future camps.
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Dodgers
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Ends Bowling Year
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club concluded its bowling season with awards for high averages and top single games. Mrs Richard Jones claimed high average and high series, while Mrs F J Colburn led the winning team that included Mrs Herns, Mrs Lamb, Mrs Hershey, Mrs Morris, and Mrs Jones and earned a prize for rallying the three highest games of the season.
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Vinton Relays Delayed to May 18 After Survey
The Vinton relays, a long standing track meet, will be held May 18 this year per coach Fred Fe Cameron. Previously set for April 13, the date shift came after polling coaches due to unfavorable weather. Added events include the football lettermen 440 yard relay and the junior high 100 yard dash.
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Fred Fe Cameron
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Plan Swimming Classes For Women At Y.M.C.A.
Spring term swimming classes for women and girls begin Monday April 1 at the YMCA. Four two period classes weekly for women on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1015 to 1115 am and 230 to 315 pm and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 630 to 714 pm and 715 to 815 pm. Two one period classes are offered to girls Saturdays from 2 to 245 pm or 245 to 315 pm. Miss Betty Carruthers oversees all classes and acts as registrar. she can be reached at 2-1138 for more information.
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Van Horne—Keystone games slate through May
Special to The Gareter lists Van Horne as host and away dates for a series of baseball games including Jettermen players Thompson and Wagner with Krumm, Kelly, and Young in lineup. The schedule spans April 5 to May 24 with multiple matches at Van Horne Blairstown Naravay Revstone Garrison and Newhall venues.
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