Browns' new system could lift St Louis in 1938 season
San Antonio April 4 United Press reports the St Louis Browns, long pennantless in 27 years in the American League, will rely on a modern farm system and a fresh lineup under manager Red Haney. Berardian and Gryska vie for second and short, with Hoag, Bell, Almada and others bolstering the batting. Pitching hinges on Newsom Mills and Marcum, while coach Shellenback aims to lock down a few reliable starters.
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Pirates in title race slips threaten season plans
Local sports notes say Pittsburgh Pirates miss out on two key pitchers this season, stirring doubt about a National League crown. Cubs Giants Reds remain top threats as opening day debates shift to later April. Also covers Orioles return hopes, Titusville baseball plans, and Erie football league scheduling.
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Consider New Board Proposals Rebel Against Basketball Rules
A historic note cites a proposed new bankboard for basketball facing rejection by rules makers. The plan features a curved convex design to enable field goals from deep ends, a change argued to alter contests after years of tweaks. Twenty years back a high school team including C Hoeves and Lo Lovelanit prepared to meet the Emeralds, while other local clubs, under coach Homus Wagner, shape up for season play. Hovis, famed baseball star, may return to coach the Cattepic Tech team in Sey Park with Ed Gretzler as captain.
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Citizens Bank Wins Two Games In Antler League Match
Montgomery Ward bowling team from Antler League played as Citizens Bank won both games. High scorer Cash Sears led with strong averages and multiple players posted solid totals across the two matches. Paulson Parker VanTassel Obrh Bears Garrier Phelps Burkhardt Collins Wilcox and others contributed in a tight team effort. Totals across frames reached 2299 for Montgomery Ward and 2412 for Citizens Bank.
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Brooklyn Dodgers Try For Spring Win In Florida
Brooklyn beats Washington 2 0 in nine innings from eleven starts. Dodgers travel from Clearwater to Lakeland to face Detroit while Tigers prepare to meet them on the road.
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Blanton to Hurl in Pirates Exhibition Win
Cy Blanton will start on the mound today as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Browns in an exhibition game in San Antonio. The spring tilt showcased Blanton against the Browns with the Pirates prevailing in a tight test.
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Red Sox prize rookie hurler Woodrow Rich from North Carolina
April 4 Via Woodrow Rich a 22 year old North Carolina right hander with a side arm delivery likened to Grover Cleveland Alexander emerged as the prize rookie of the 1949 spring training camps for the Hinter Leagues. He is property of the Boston Red Sox and impressed observers including a veteran American League umpire who called him the best young right hander seen in 40 years. Rich has played organized baseball only two years but shows poise. Teammate Ted Williams is noted among the Red Sox young talents.
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Pitt Cage Coach To Remain Refuses Offer
Pittsburgh April 4 Dr H Clifford Carlson veteran basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh has tuned down an offer to coach a team sponsored by a nationally known rubber company in Akron It was reported today Carlson decided to remain with his alma mater despite resignations during the past several weeks at Pitt including John B Sutherland football coach a swimming coach and an athletic trainer.
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Yanks boast four young stars and strong hitting lineup
Third baseman Jim Tabor and Williams draw praise as they adjust to regular play. Williams appears smooth and effective at the plate, while Tabor shows potential but needs polish. The Yankees field Buddy Rosar, Marvin Bruer, Joe Gallagher, and Charlie Keller as key contributors.
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Aero Bowlers Net 2646 In ABC Tourney At Cleveland
Carry Aero Supply bowling team faltered in the American Bowling Congress event in Cleveland last evening, compiling a 2646 total. High local averages included Harry Krone 184 Kip Anderson 183 and Al Baressi 182 with Baressi tossing a 203 in his first game. Upcoming doubles and singles assign Baressi and Cragg Anderson and H Krone and J Krone and Group pairing in the doubles.
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Cleveland Ice Stars Cup Initial Match
The Cleveland Barons and the Philadelphia Ramblers meet in the second of their five game series for the International American Hockey League championship. The Ramblers aim to rebound after a 2 to 1 loss as regulars Bert Gardiner George Allen and Bill Carse return from the New York Rangers for playoff duty.
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Hubbell Uncertain As Starting Pitcher For Giants
Baton Rouge April 4 Uncertainty over Carl Hubbell pitching today prompts Giants manager Bill Terry to seek another starter. Hubbell visits Dr. J Spencer Speed for elbow surgery follow up. Terry tabbed Harry Gumbert Chit Melton Hal Schumacher and rookie Manuel Salvo as the projected rotation if Hubbell cannot go.
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Ticket sale for Gun Club banquet draws strong Erie response
Advance ticket sales for the Corry Red and Gun club banquet to be held Friday evening April 21 progress well in Erie. A block of fifty tickets is to be distributed locally with many sportsmen already purchasing. Seth Gordon, former Pennsylvania Game Commission director, will attend along with other state game leaders. Committee members plan to make the Havenet the club’s largest event in its history.
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Highest Doubles Game Sets Record at Congress Meet
OlEVisnany April 4 Carmel Smokey Dragetta and Fred Pukell of Allentown posted the highest doubles score in 39 years of the American Bowling Congress history. Dragetta, a 26 year old barber, opened with 700 and 187 then started the final game with a spare and struck 11 in a row for 200. Pukell, a 40 year old accountant, began 150 and 162 then trailed Dragetta with a 237 final.
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Walter Beck Makes Phillies Roster Debut As Reliever
Former Brooklyn pitcher Walter Beck earned a spot on the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff after a dominant performance against Fort Worth. Manager Dog Prathro said Beck would be used as a reliever as the Phillies routed Fort Worth 11 to 0. A second Phillies squad lost to the University of Texas 4 to 1. Beck, a 1928 Toledo alum, hails from Racine Wisconsin and previously stood 526 pounds.
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