Reds to win pennant in 1939 National League picks
United Press writer George Kirkley predicts the Cincinnati Reds win the 1939 National League pennant. He singles out pitching depth with Derringer Walters Grissom Vander Meer Moore and a strengthened infield led by Werber. Cubs Giants and Cardinals receive brief notes on strength and weaknesses with a nod to St Louis as a surprise contender.
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Lee Grissom
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Whitey Moore
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Pirates Boss Warns Players As Spring Struggle Builds
Amid district minijoy league trouble, Cleveland and Pittsburgh squads face discipline warnings. Vitt, Cobb and Traynor flag mis effort, promising harsher steps. SPRING TRAINING costs and payroll pressure cited as motivators for tougher lineup, with Ed Brandt and Russ Baer under scrutiny.
National League selections by Seurga Narssey
United Press recap lists selections for the National League with eight teams noted. Cincinnati ends a 20 year drought. Chicago’s Dizzy Dean is forecasted to struggle. New York’s Terry is cited as a key asset. St Louis faces a dangerous lineup led by Medwick and Mize. Pittsburgh is seen as doomed to a poor summer. Brooklyn’s MacPhail era is described as mixed. Boston relies on youth, while Philadelphia faces strong managerial challenges.
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United Press
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
New York
Will Terry
St Louis
Medwick
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
MacPhall
MacPhall's Fairies
Boston
Philadelphia
Doc Prothro
Soap From Coffer Grounds Forms Solid Soap
A science note reports that oils in coffee grounds can, with aging and treatment, form a solid soap. The finding ties to potential new uses for coffee waste in cleaners and materials. Researchers emphasize careful processing to stabilize the soap product.
Aero Keglers Struggle in ABC Tourney at Cleveland
Corry Aero, the first local squad in the American Bowling Congress, again failed to connect with the maples in doubles and singles at Cleveland yesterday. Al Baressi and Marcid Cragg teamed for 1091 in doubles, while Cruge’s 628 led singles for the local keglers. One team’s total fell well behind previous day’s 2646.
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Giants Center Field Job Likely After Belt Grounds Setup
Avon Rouge La April The New York Giants center field position may not be decided until the belt grounds are installed. Prank Demaree from the Cubs in a Hank Lieber deal was early choice but Bob Seeds impressed with bat. Mel Ott and Jo Jo Moore appear to hold the other outfield jobs as an inter class game teams up the Otts and Moores.
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Athletics Hope for Stronger Pitching Staff
In Longview Texas on April 5 Carl Byrd and Jim Renninger showed solid form on the mound for the Philadelphia Athletics as they routed Longview 9 to 1. Wilson Miles led a second A’s squad with four hits in an 11 to 4 win over Shreveport Louisiana.
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Jim Renninger
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Shreveport
Prothro Announces Purchase of Hurler Matusak
James Prothro, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced the acquisition of pitcher Harry Matusak from Baltimore of the International League for 325,000 as part of his building program. The Phillies defeated Dallas of the Texas League yesterday, though they were outhit 10-6, with Max Butcher delivering strong pitching before being relieved by Elmer Burkhart.
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Yankees Aim for Seventh Straight Win in Dallas Matchup
United Press reports the New York Yankees sought a seventh consecutive victory as they faced the Dallas Steers in Texas League action in Dallas. The world champions had beaten the Fort Worth Cats 8 2 yesterday with Monte Pearson and Joe Beggs combining for a three hit effort. The Yankees head to Oklahoma City tomorrow.
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Dodgers Top Tigers In Exhibition, Head North For Three Games
The Dodgers beat the Tigers 5 to 3 in Lakeland, as Catdher Al Todd homered twice. After today’s exhibition the teams travel north for three games, then the Dodgers join the Yankees for seven final games.
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PIAATS Ready to Comply With All Requests
Harrisburg April 5 The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association PIAA ready to comply promptly with possible information requests about its setup Executive Secretary Ed mound Wicht said a legislative committee may be created to investigate the association Hoyt IR Berwick proposed the inquiry to place PIAA under supervision of the public instruction department The resolution stems from Berwick high school's refusal to play Lower Merion in the eastern division semifinal of the 1939 scholastic basketball championships It was referred to the House Rules Committee Hoyt would recall it next Monday to discuss Berwick withdrawal and noted the resolution is his own and at the Berwick school board's
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Chamaro Crowned World Three Cushion Billiard Champion
Joe Chamaro of Mexico City, 38, defeated Frank Scoville of Buffalo 50-31 in 58 innings to clinch the NA Billiard Association world title, then beat Scoville 50-25 in 46 innings in an evening match.
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Pitt appoints Candia head trainer in athletics
James Hagan announces J R Candia, from Western Pennsylvania Hospital, named head trainer for University of Pittsburgh athletics effective April 5. Candia brings medical and training expertise to oversee sports health and performance for Panthers.
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Raymonds Take Lead In Ladies Keg League
Raymonds move ahead in the Suffles Ladies Bowling League by two games after routing Model Dairy three to one. Bracken Keating split with Market, Corry Water edged Wing Will for runner up, Angeline Bavess posting a 192 high average for the evening in the standings at Pat Raymonds.
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Pirates Open with Bauers Against Browns in San Antonio
In San Antonio on April 5 manager Pie Traynor assigned Russ Bauers to start against the St. Louis Browns, who were defeated yesterday by the Pirates 14 to 1. Cy Blanton gave up seven hits and one run in seven innings, while Rip Sewell allowed one hit in the final two frames to maintain an undefeated spring record.
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