Briez Chats About Sports
New York March 14. Insiders name Lloyd Jordan Amherst athletic director as favored for Pitt job while Lawrence Skiddy questions credibility. Topics span Perry Vinson reconciliation and baseball at the VA in New Mexico cited by lack of field and gear. Multiple college football and racing notes follow.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Lloyd Jordon
Amherst
Pitt
Doc Sutherland
Lawrence Skiddy
Syracuse
Jordon
Telegraph
Fred Perry
Halen Vinson
New México
Yanks
Lakeland
Rudy York
Wise Boys
Minnesota
Michigan
Northwestern
Ohio State
Four SEC teams favored to lead next basketball race
Kenneth Gregory surveys the SEC basketball outlook for 1940 predicting Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Georgia as top contenders. Georgia and Alabama look strongest on material and experience with key returnees and fresh talent bolstering the squads. Louisiana State Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech also cited as possible threats with emerging players expected to lift their programs.
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Kenneth Gregory
Kentucky
Tennesee
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Vanderbilt Commodores
Louisiana State
Tigers
Georgia Tech
Bernie Opper
Fred Curtis
Homer Thompson
Adolph Rupp
Keith Farnsley
Marion Cluggish
Layton Rouse
Lee Huber
University of Tennesee
Johnny Mauer
Gilbert Huffman
Frank Thomas
Georgia Bulldogs
Geass Neney
Alex McOaskill
Dan Kirkland
Griff Vance
Charley Bozeman
Harry Rabenhorst
Jim Buford
Vanderbilt
Ach
Ward Albert
Pinky) Lipscomb
Joe Little
Ross
William Harlan
State
Yellow Jackets
Roy Mundorff
Miners Seek Wage Rise and 30 Hour Week
United Mine Workers of America demanded a 50 cent daily wage increase and a six hour five day week in the first session of point conference for a new contract. They cited a base wage target of 6.50 dollars daily versus 6.00 in the north and 5.60 in the south.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America Today
North
Justice Roberts Visited Garfild Hospital Conditions Favorable
Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts was reported at Garfield Hospital during a medical stay described as favorable though the illness remains undisclosed. The brief note confirms the Supreme Court justice is under care and in stable condition.
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Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Garfield Hospital
Rams to Open with Gadsden in Southeastern League
Anniston Rams announce their second season start in the Southeastern League with a home opener against Gadsden on April 20 at Johnston Field. Training begins March 20 for pitchers and catchers, March 27 for others, with four exhibitions including Birmingham and St. Louis Cards. Proceeds from the Samoset Mills game go to the Dick Adair fund for the former Anniston outfielder who lost his right leg after a hunting accident.
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Ala
Anniston Rams
Gadsden
Birmingham
St. Louis
Apri
Nash- Adle
Jackson
House of David
Bona Allen
Samoset Mills
Telladega
Dick Adair
Adair
Texas
Johnston Field
J. Ralph Hamilton
P. L
Pee Wee) Wanninger
A. B
Bill) Collier
Ray Adamski
Augusta
Donald Lindeberg
University of Minnesota
William Skinner
Louisville
Greenwood
Miss
Andy Boyd
Peterson
Llyd FE. Ray
Evergreen
Ga.Pla
Gordon Bradshaw
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Nashville
Bob Ledbetter
Michael Rocco
St. Paul
Minn
Eddie Roetz
Philadelphia
Don Lee
Harold Gregory
Pampa
Fulton
C. FE
Bill) Cooper
Harriman
Tenn
Clarence Tregre
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Secco- Jolson
Crystal Falls
Mich
Savannah
Colon Weeks
Sycamore
East Alabama
Old city jail cell blocks moved to city hall site
Workers remove Johnston street jail blocks to the city hall jail for a planned second story and use as headquarters for the municipal light plant. White prisoners will be housed on the second floor while current detainees stay in the county jail. The Johnston street jail is being converted into a garage as part of the repair program.
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Johnston Street City Jail
City Hall
Johnston Street
County
Municipal
Eason Indicted in Slaying at Alexander City Mill
Alexander City, March 14. Rube Eason a former textile mill employee was indicted for first degree murder in the slaying of James L. Byers the mill superintendent. The case proceeds in the local court with formal charges filed today.
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Alexanddr City
Ala
Rube Eason
James L. Byers
Decatur Wrestling Opens 1939 Season At Fort Stephen
Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion has stacked a major card for the opener at Fort Stephen. World champion Miss Mildred Burke meets Miss Babe Myers in the girls match, while Joe Gunther, Southern junior heavyweight champ, faces Rowdy Red Roberts in the headlines. Semifinal pairs Leo Jensen and Jack Steel.
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Decatur
Fort Stephen
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Mildred Burke
Babe Myers
Minneapolis
Joe Gunther
Rowdy Red Roberts
Little Rock
Léo Jensen
North Pacific
Jack Steel
California
Fight site to be settled for Galento Louis bout
New York City hosts a boxing decision as the New York State Athletic Commission plans to meet to settle the venue for the Tony Galento versus Joe Louis heavyweight title fight. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyes Yankee Stadium with Jersey and Philadelphia promoters urging their states as sites.
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New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Sest-Co
New York State Athletic Commission
Bill Brown
Galento
Mike Jacobs
Yankee Stadium
Herman Taylor
Philiphia
Wired Jacobs
Abe Greene
Taylor
Greene
Jersey
Paterson
Joe Foley
Chicago
Mike
Alabama Prison Board Denies Clemency for Two Condemned
In Montgomery on March 14 the state pardon board declined clemency for Edward Wimbush and Joe Lee Kennedy, both sentenced to die in Kilby prison’s electric chair. Two other inmates also awaiting Friday execution seek mercy from the board as it refused to commute Wimbush’s sentence for murdering Joe Lee Hall and Kennedy’s for killing another man in Jefferson county.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Kilby
Edward Wimbush
Joe Lee Kennedy
Wimbush
Joe Lee Hall
Birmingham Street
Kennedy
Jefferson County
Eva And Ryan Top Morgan County H Club Tourney
Eva wins senior championship 35 23 over Priceville at Morgan County High School gym March 10 11 Eva and Ryans juniors beat Union Hill 26 7 to claim junior title Varsity and junior all county teams include Eva Duke Abercrombie Speegle Lentz Horn Couch and Bolding Ryans.
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Eva
Ryans
Morgan County
Morgan County High School
Priceville
Union Hill
Mason
Hartselle
Adams
Duke
Abercrombie
Speegle
Lentz
Trinity
Horn
Moulton Heights
Couch
Bolding
O. Ryan
Sandlot hurler Winslow Stroupe contract voided
Atlanta clubs contract with 16 year old Winslow Stroupe from Gastonia North Carolina was voided by Commissioner Kenesaw Landis after Legion officials objected. Landis cited unwritten rule prohibiting signing Legion sandlot players before Legion eligibility expires. President Earl Mann said Stroupe sought funds to live on and did not plan to play his final Legion year.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Baseball Club
Winslow Stroupe
Sand Lot
Gastonia
N. C
Kenesaw M. Landis
Earl Mann
Landis
American Legion
Legion
Legion Baseball
Stroupe
Mann
Golden Gloves semifinalists set for Madison Square Garden
New York report on the Daily News tournament of champions where 32 survivors from 12 cities advance to the semi finals at Madison Square Garden. Gast 120 entrants from 16 cities competed through two rounds with 13 knockouts as 9,335 spectators watched. Standouts include Bill Speary of Nanticoe Philadelphia at 118 pounds Joe Golombeck Elon College football fullback for Charlotte and Moore New York a strong striker likened to Joe Louis.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
Gast
Bill Speary
Nanticoke
Philadelphia
Joe Golombeck
Elon
Charlotte
N. C
Moore
Joe Louis
Joe
Camp Briefs Across Spring Training
In Clearwater Brooklyn Dodgers and Yankees both faced protests over a disputed double and a baserunning call. In Baton Rouge Bill Terry plans a more aggressive lineup with Ott Moore Bonura and Danning. In Lakeland Detroit eyes Frank Croucher as shortstop, Bay in St. Petersburg Reds praise Lonnie Frey at third base.
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Baton Rouge
Bill Terry
Bill
New York Giants
Joe Moore
Mel Ott
Zeke Bonura
Harry Danning
Lakeland
Fla
del Baker
Detroit Tigers
Frank Croucher
Croucher
Bill Rogell
ST. Petersburg
Cincinnati Reds
Cardinals
Bill McKechnie
Lonnie Frey
McKechnie
Birmingham Tobacco Dealers vow tax fight tomorrow
A group of Birmingham retail tobacco dealers announced plans to oppose the new city tobacco taxes set to take effect tomorrow. Attorney Crampton Harris said a “finish fight” would be organized before week’s end using every means at their command.
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Birmingham
Ala
Crampton Harris
Senators Hopeful Pitchers Rise From Cuban Bats
Washington manager Bucky Harris remains calm despite a Cuban laden roster and rookie pitchers. He believes development of three to four strong arms among Joe Krakauskas Dutch Leonard and Ken Chase plus Cuban rookies Ortiz Monteagudo Estatello could lift the Senators toward the first division.
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Gayle Talbot Orlando
Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Yankees
Boston
Clevela
Detroit
Bucky
Washington
Clark Griffith
Joe Krakauskas
Dutch Leonard
Ken Chase
Robert Ortiz
Rene Monteagudo
Roberto Estatello
Senators
Zeke Bonura
Giants
Barron G Collier dies at 65 in New York
Barron G. Collier, 65, a self made advertiser who built a subway and street car ad empire, died of a heart attack. He was a major Florida landholder and had a county named after him in the state.
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New York
Barron G. Collier
Memphis
Collier
United States
Florida
Upstate Chevrolet wins B B tournament in North Alabama
Upstate Chevrolet basketball team defeated Ryan 52 to 20 in the finals of the North Alabama Southern Tennessee tourney held at Ryan with 16 teams participating. Upstate had earlier routed Hulace 59 to 17 in the Ardmore Tennessee semifinal.
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Upstate Chevrolet
Ryan
Upstate
Hulace
Ardmore
Tenn
Hobbs
Briscoe F
Hampton Ceteenes
Lamon
Collier Go
Smith Forse McDaniel
Chambers
R. Mitchell
Bagwell
Robinson
Teen Hampton
Cabshewinne
Cottrell
Collier
J. Briscoe
H. Briscoe
Eeseveresee Hamp F
F. Bagwell
Oomen Orem
Strawberry Special Truck Plunges Off Highway in Tennessee
In Harriman Tennessee a Florida driven truck known as the Strawberry Special left the highway on a curve and burst into flames killing Walter Newman about 45 and severely injuring driver Joe Caldwell about 30. Caldwell escaped the wreck and blamed a possible steering gear defect.
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Harriman
Tenn
Florida
Walter Newman
Joe Caldwell
A.w.ramsdell
Plant City
Fila
Detroit
Caldwell
Dog Perishes-Smoke Heats Birmingham Home Rescue
In Birmingham on March 14 a Chihuahua named Chico woke Mrs. Wolf Izen as flames spread through an upstairs hallway. She led eight household members to safety. firefighters arrived to prevent major damage. Chico died in the basement from smoke.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chico
Wolf Izen
Classified Ads House Ad Request
A generic house ad instruction asks readers to call phone number 46 and request an Ad Taker for placing notices. The item serves as a notice to potential advertisers about submission method.
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