Briez Chats About Sports Career Moves and Racing
New York writer Eddie Briez surveys sport and horse racing chatter. Speculation swirls over Doc Sutherland’s coaching future, possible Navy or California moves, and heavyweight racing bets on Bull Lea and Kayak II. Regional memories and Seabiscuit chatter color a wide sports landscape.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Doc Sutherland
Navy
California
Howard Jones
Mississipp
Sutherland
Pitt
Cage Results By The Associated Press
Oklahoma 50 Kansas State 38 Loyola Chicago 51 Toledo 38 Oklahoma A M 47 Washburn Minnesota 54 Town 43 Chicago 28 Padue 26 Michigan 32 Northwestern 26.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Loyola
Chicago
Toledo
Oklahoma A. & M
Washburn
Minnesota
Town
Padue
Michigan
Northwestern
Coaching School at Daytona Beach Selects Faculty
A Daytona Beach coaching school will host August 2026 sessions with Bernie Bierman Frank Thomas Frank Leahy John Cody Nash Higgins Tony Hinkle on the faculty. George R. Trogdon and Whitey McLucas announced the plan after Daytona Beach beat bids from Ocala Miami and Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Frank Leahy
Boston
John Cody
Florida
Nash Higgins
Tampa
Tony Hinkle
Butler University
Daytona Beach
George R. Trogdon
Julia Landon High School
Whitey McLucas
Sanford
Ocala
Miami
Pitt Has No Coaches Now
The University of Pittsburgh announced that head coach John Bain Sutherland and all four of his assistants have been relieved of duties. No applications for the head coaching position were received. Sutherland had resigned, citing intolerable conditions, and several aides had already left for other jobs or business commitments.
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Pittsburgh
University” of
John G. Bowman
Pitt
John Bain Sutherland
Sutherland
Mike Nicksick
John Michelosen
Don Hensley
Frank Souchak
Souchak
Mississippi State pass on Sutherland coaching offer
G D Humphrey, state college president, said in a telephone talk with Dr John Bain Sutherland that the resigned Pittsburgh coach could not accept Mississippi State’s offer. Sutherland cited circumstances at Pittsburgh after his resignation and said he would not take the Mississippi State job despite interest.
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State College
Miss
G. D. Humphrey
Mississippi State College
John Bain Sutherland
University of Pittsburgh
Sutherland
Ing
Pittsburgh
Mississippi State
Kayak May Not Run in Capistrano Handicap
Kayak II faces doubt as a starter in Santa Anita's $25,000 Juan Capistrano Handicap at a mile and a half. Trainer Tom Smith, who sent Kayak to win the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap, says the Argen tine-bred could be asked to race again too soon after nomination of 85 horses for Saturdays event.
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Los Angeles
Kayak II
Santa Anita
Tom Smith
Kayak
Hollypond and Chilton County Enter State Basketball Tourney
Hollypond and Chilton County High Clanton advance to the nineteenth state high school tournament at the University of Alabama Friday and Saturday. Teams from districts three and eight join Sidney Lanier Five Points Phillips Ramsey Anniston Oxford Rogersville New Hope in the field. Play begins 9 am Friday with semi finals on the first day and finals Saturday night under Athletic Director Henry Crisp.
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Clanton
Hollypond
Sidney Lanier
Montgomery
Phillips
Ramsey
Birmingham
Anniston
Oxford
Rogersville
New Hope
Atletic
Henry Crisp
Capstone
Crimson Tide ranked top defensive unit in nation
Alabama led the nation in defense per the American Football Statistical Bureau bulletin, allowing rivals only 77.9 rushing and passing yards per game last season.
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Good Defense University
Ala
Crimson Tide
American Football Statistical Bureau Bulletin
Alabama
Nutty bolt thief lands in jail at Princess Theatre
Milwaukee police tracked a man after weeks of theater seat collapses. A raid on his residence revealed a stash of nuts bolts screws and washers. He confessed a mania for them and was held on charges.
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Milwaukee
Princess Theatre
Braced field trial crowns final braces at Ames plantation
In Grand Junction Tennessee on March 7 the final braces for the 1939 national field trial were fought at the Ames plantation. Notable dogs included two pointers Lester's Enjoy and Wahoo and Nephew Carolina Jake of Greenwich. Afternoon rounds added Cavalier and Hillbright Arnie with Lady Norias delivering a standout performance by finding four coveys and two singles.
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Grand Junction
Tenn
Ames Plantation
Lester
Wahoo
Carolina Jake
W. F. Vail
Greenwich
Conn
Albert Noe
Jackson
Scout Activities At Central Baptist Church Meeting
Troop Eleven Boy Scouts met at Central Baptist church with A. B. Harvey presiding. Pat Godwin led singing of America and Charles Abbott gave the devotional. E. E. Speer Jr spoke on troop work and banquet plans. Norman Safley new fun leader, two new officers named scribe Johnnie Hill and assistant scoutmaster Louis Mann.
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Central Baptist Church
A. B. Harvey
Pat Godwin
America
Charles Abbott
E. E. Speer, Jr
Norman Safley
Scribe
Johnnie Hill
Louis Mann
Grocery firms charged in tax suit over $500,000 sales tax
In Columbus a taxpayer suit filed in the Ohio Supreme Court alleges Korger Grocery and Baking Co. and Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. collected $500,000 in sales taxes from customers without remitting to the state. The action is brought on behalf of Hugh M. Foster.
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Columbus, O
Korger Grocery and Baking Company
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Ohio Supreme Court
Hugh M. Foster
Columbus
TVA selects site for Whitesburg bridge dock on Tennessee River
Huntsville March 7 TVA designates a site on the Tennessee river near Whitesburg bridge for a commercial dock. L N Allen director of reservoir property management said the proposed dock will assess suitability and potential use for river traffic.
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Huntsville
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River
Whitesburg Bridge
TVA
Reservoir Property Management Department
Taint So Says Frank Menee on Baseball’s Founder
New York March 7. Frank Menke questions Cartwright as founder of baseball and challenges Cooperstown claims. He cites early play before 1839, lack of conclusive evidence, and the 1905 commission findings. The piece playfully critiques traditional origins and jokes about fans and hullabaloo surrounding the birthplace debate.
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New York
Joe Whiff
Branch Rickey
Alexander Cartwright
Abner Doubleday
Cartwright
Frank Menke
Sachevrell X. Wellbeloved
Menke
A. G. Mills
Mills
Abner
Cooperstown
A. G. Spaulding
42Nd Street
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Natal
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Cock Robin
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Waterloo
Eton
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Burgoyne
East Paw-Paw
Development Plan for Private Use by Fishing Industry
The proposal envisions a project developed by private interests intended for use by commercial and recreational fishermen. It outlines potential benefits and stakeholder roles, indicating private sector leadership in design, funding, and operation aspects while serving fishing communities.
Daredevil Captain Frakes to Appear in Decatur
Tennessee born daredevil Captain Frakes crashes planes as part of a living, touring his film Devil With Wings. He will present at the Princess Theatre in Decatur on Wednesday March 8 after recent stops in Nashville and Birmingham.
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Decatur
Paramount Theatre
Nashville
Birmingham
Frakes
Curtis Wright
Sunday Church Services and Local Updates in Vinemont
Cullman County residents report well attended Sunday school and preaching at the Baptist church with a hearty welcome offered. Mrs. W Dickinson resumes church attendance after a long illness. The child of Roy and Mrs Collier is hospitalized in Cullman. Jasper Wilhite bought a new car. The Curtis family visited their summer home. Heavy rains damaged county roads and washed out at least twenty bridges. Grandpa Bartley is able to be up.
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Baptist Church
W. Dickinson
Roy Collier
Cullman Hospital
Jasper Wilhite
Jimmy Curtis
Camp of Reds Has Big News
Tampa report from spring training highlights Cincinnati Reds lefty Lee Grissom in top form ahead of exhibition vs Brooklyn. Manager Bill McKechnie and players hype a potential drive to the World Series with a strong pitching staff led by Grissom and Vander Meer, Darringer, Walters, Davis, and Weaver.
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Gayle Talbot
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Lefty Lee Grissom
Brooklyn
Bill McKechnie
Joyols
Grissom
McKechnie
Reds
Yankees
Johnny Vander Meer
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Peaches Davis
Jim Weaver
Influenza Epidemic Cited By Community Officials
After a lengthy influenza period residents note a protracted bout with whooping cough and hope the epidemic will soon end. Several cases have been serious, prompting public health concerns and calls for vigilance.
Camp Briefs visit by managers and players at 8ST camp
Camp Briefs notes Camp manager piloting Montreal and Andy High, last year’s coach, visiting the Brooklyn camp. Burleigh seeks players as High shows interest. And in St Petersburg Sears and McCarthy discussed utility roles for replacement options. In Baton Rouge, Bur gess Whitehead is missing while Billy Terry leads second-base group with Kampouris, Chiozza, Hafey, and Glossop as veterans and rookies.
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Montreal
Andy High
Brooklyn
Burleigh
High
Baton Rouge
Burgess Whitehead
Billy Terry
Alex Kampouris
Lou Chiozza
Tom Hafey
Alban Glossop
Wizards Praise Ossie Bluege As Classy Senator Fielder
Orlando report quotes Manager Bucky Harris praising Ossie Bluege as the classiest fielder on the 1939 Washington Senators. Bluege, a veteran of 18 seasons with the club, is singled out for his exceptional fielding and long service.
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Orlando, Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Ossig Bluege
Bluege
Ull
Pirates oppose steam baths at springs deterring Tobin
San Bernardino report notes Pirates infielder Jim Tobin in Rebels faction fights spa plunge fatigue while recalling St. Louis August clash. In Lakeland, Detroit scouts new rookie Leslie Fleming from Beaumont as outfield unsettles lineup and bats practice show power. Pasadena morale rises as Luke Appling two pounds overweight but healthy leg ready for pennant chase.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jim Tobin
Rebels
Bucs
St. Louis
Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Leslie Fleming
Beaumont
Tigers
Pasadena
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Appling
Senate OKs Chain Store Tax Plan in Alaska
Juneau March 7. The Alaska senate and house debated a bill setting a franchise fee on chain stores from ten to two hundred dollars, calculated by the number of stores worldwide. The measure aims to tax national chains operating in the state.
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Juneau
Alaska
Senate
House
Prince Albert tobacco sales pitch from George E Wood
An ad style line features George E Wood in insurance who proclaims Prince Albert as a simple start for tobacco enjoyment. The boast implies Wood’s preference for PA and suggests its ease and appeal to customers.
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Prince Albert
George E. Wood
P. A
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