All of Sutherlands Assistants Will Lose Their Posts
Pitt cancels all four remaining assistant coaches as a new head coach will be named. Sutherland may attend the 1939 season from the stands while the university searches. Five former Pitt stars are named as possible successors, including Bowser Gustafson Davies Harman and Kern.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
John G. Bowman
Pitt
John Bain Rutherland
Eas
Ais
Nove
Phil
Ides
Sutherland
Mike Nicksick
John Michelson
Don Hensley
Frank Souchak
Souchak
Dr. Sutherland
Glenn
Pop
Warner
James Hagan
Charles Bowser
Andy Gustafson
Dartmouth
Tommy Davies
Scranton
Harvey Harman
Rutgers
Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech
Browns Won't Support Club Move From Johnstown
The St. Louis Browns will shift their Johnstown franchise to an unnamed city citing poor patronage an unsatisfactory field and financial losses in Johnstown. William O. Dewitt vice president of the Browns gave the reason in a letter. the city and new location were not disclosed. League president Elmer M. Daily called the move a surprise and said he had no idea where the Browns would relocate.
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Johnstown
St. Louis Browns
Middle Atlantic Baseball League
San Antonio
Texas
Elmer M. Daily
Ebensburg
St. Louis
Daily
Browns
Roe's Ramblers Fall Twice on Kasson Floor
Roe's Ramblers captained by John Roe lost a doubleheader on Kasson High gym. They were defeated 34 to 26 by Kasson Alumni and 35 to 27 by Nestorville Independents. Roe led scoring in the second game until an injury ended his night in the third quarter. Kasson scorers Smith and Nestor each posted 11 and 15 points respectively.
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Roe
Ramblers
John Roe
Kasson High School
Kasson
Nestorville Independents
Smith
Nestor
Independents
Four Teams Seeded In Tough Ohio-Marshall Sectional
Triadelphia Union Moundsville and Wheeling received seeds for the Ohio Marshall sectional tourney at Warwood Thursday. Wheeling drew West Liberty, the 1938 state champion, in the first round.
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Wheeling
Triadelphia
Union
Moundsville
Warwood
West Liberty
Snead and Guldahl Reach Semi finals in Coral Gables meet
Ralph Guldahl and Sam Snead survive a 39 hole marathon to reach the semifinals of the $5,000 International four ball golf tournament in Coral Gables Florida. They defeated Craig Wood and Bill Burke after 21 holes of decisive play and a 15 foot birdie putt on the 21st hole. Paul Runyan and Horton Smith also advanced, beating Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta as Smith’s 40 foot eagle capped a late rally.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Ralph Guldahl
Sam Snead
Lawson Little
Tony Manero
Paul Runyan
Horton Smith
Henry Picard
Johnny Revolta
Guldahl
Snead
Craig Wood
Bill Burke
Smith
Runyan
Denny Shute
Ben Hogan
Horton
Picard
Revolta
Harrison
Ray Mangrum
Little
Manero
Johnny Farrell
Willie Klein
Dick Meta
Ky Laffo
Veteran Bluege Still Is Class of Senator Squad
In Orlando on March 7 manager Bucky Harris praised Ossie Bluege as the classiest fielder in his 1939 Washington Senators lineup. Bluege, with the club 18 years, was lauded as a lifetime fielding standout.
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Bluege
Orlando, Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Ossie Bluege
Onme
Wrestlers Vic Christy and George Pencheff Triumph in Dual Matches
In Camden New Jersey Vic Christy weighing 293 from Los Angeles defeated Rube Wright 281 from Austin Texas in two or three falls. In Wilmington Delaware George Pencheff 215 from Australia pinned Nanjo Singh 218 from Calcutta India in 1535.
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N. J
Vic Christy
Los Angeles
Rube Wright
Austin
Tex
Wilmington
Del
George Pencheff
Australia
Nanjo Singh
Calcutta
India
Grissom Could Lead Reds To Top In 1940 Season
Cincinnati Reds manager Bill McKechnie praises Lefty Lee Grissom as in best form of his career and likely to start the opening exhibition against Brooklyn. The club hopes Grissom’s fastball and health power a pennant bid, despite last year’s ankle injury from a stolen base that cost key games.
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Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Lefty
Lee Grissom
Brooklyn
Bill McKechnie
Grissom
McKechnie
Reds
Yankees
Johnny Vander Meer
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Peaches Davis
Jim Weaver
Rhineland
Lombardi Praises Reds Lefty Grimson in Tampa
Ernie Lombardi of the Reds lauds left hander Lee Grimson after a pitching session in Tampa. Lombardi calls Grimson’s work “money in the bank” as the pitcher powders the ball with confidence.
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Ernie Lombardi
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Lefty Lee Grimson
Reds
Ernie
New State Track Will Be Opened September 14
State Senator Earl H. Smith said Waterford Downs in Hancock county will host a 30 day horse racing meet starting September 14. Manager Albert J Boyle expected Waterford Jockey club representatives to seek Racing commission approval of dates on March 21.
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Earl H. Smith
Waterford Downs
Hancock County
Smith
Albert J Boyle
Waterford Jockey Club
Racing Commission
Budge to face Perry in Duquesne Garden clash
United States star Donald Budge meets former champion Fred Perry of England at Duquesne Garden on Friday March 17. Budge comes off wins over Vines, Perry boasts four of six amateur meetings. The double bill includes Walter Senior and Ben Gorchakoff with a Budge Perry doubles cap.
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Donald Budge
United States
Fred Perry
England
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Plisworth Vines
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Wire
Forrest Hills
Eastport
Vines
Tilden
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India
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Canada
South America
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Elsworth Vines
Don
Walter
Ben Gorchakoff
Los Angeles
Gorchakoff
California Stars
Kayak Doubtful Starter in San Juan Capistrano
Kayak IT may not run in Santa Anita's San Juan Capistrano handicap the season’s final major race at a mile and a half. Trainer Tom Smith said the Argentine bred Kayak among 35 nominees would be stretched too thin, leaving owner Charles B. Howard with no entry if Kayak stays out. Sorrendo also not nominated and will be rested for Hollywood season starting next June.
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Kayak
Santa Anita
Tom Smith
Charles 8
Howard Wll
Sorrendo
San Juan
Hollywood
Fights Last Night Box Score Highlights
New York Leo Rodak 130 of Chicago outpointed Al Aid 128 1 4 in featherweight action. Cincinnati Norment Quarte s 138 Richmond outpointed Johnny Stevens 128 4 in ten rounds. Miami Beach Jackie Carter 133 1 5 Pittsburg and Buck Buckalew 131 1 2 Pensacola drew ten rounds. Minneapolis Billy Miske 180 St Paul outpointed Billy Gillespie 18 74 Stone Lake BD.
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Leo Rodak
Chicago
al Aid
Cincinnati
Norment Quartes
Richmond
Johnny Stevens
Ciennati
Miami Beach
Minneapolis
Billy Miske
Paul
Billy Gillespie
Stone Lake
Wis
Five stay in cage tourney semis in West Virginia
In Clarksburg four teams survive to the semifinal round of the five state intercollegiate basketball tourney. Alderson-Broaddus, the favorite, beat Potomac State. Morris Harvey, Davis-Elkins, and West Liberty also advance. West Liberty upset Wesleyan 54-50. Davis-Elkins beat Fairmont 52-32. Morris Harvey defeated Concord 56-42 and Salem 49-41. Potomac State defeated Shepherd 31-46. The Baptists meet Davis-Elkins, winner faces West Liberty or Morris Harvey for the title.
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Alderson-Broaddus
Potomac State
Morris Harvey
Davis-Elkins
West Liberty
Wesleyan
Fairmont
Concord
Salem
Shepherd
Potomac
the Baptists
David Elkins
Stiff Workouts For Grafton Tourney Hopefuls
Grafton Hi Bearcats practice daily at Riverside field as they prep for the sessional basketball tournament opening at Morganstown High gym. Grafton enters Thursday with a bye in the first round while University High and Morgan town are the top contenders. Wadestown, likely to meet Grafton in the second round, has built a strong winter reputation.
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Bearcats
Riverside Drive
Feld-Here
Morganown High School
Tom
Grafton Five
University High
Morgantown
Wadestown
Baseball origins questioned by historian Cartwright claim
New York, March 7. Frank Menke, a noted sports historian, credits Alexander Cartwright with founding baseball and drafting the first rules in 1846, challenging the long held Doubleday origin story. The debate centers on proof, with Menke affirming Cartwright’s role though no conclusive evidence exists.
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Congress
Joe Whiff
Alexander Cartwright
Abner Doubleday
Cartwright
Frank Menke
Frank
Rookie Hale Fights For Infield Job With Tribe Rookies
New Orleans reports Sammy Hale of the Cleveland Indians is in a hot battle for the infield position after the first workout. He faces strong competition from rookies Julius Solters and Bruce Campbell, while veterans Hal Trotcy Roy Weatherly and Ben Chapman are sidelined, along with six others.
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New Orleans
Sammy Hale
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Julius Solters
Bruce Campbell
Hal Trotcy
Roy Weatherly
Ben Chapman
Ken Sears Trial Hubs At First Base For Yankees
ST PETERSBURG Fla March 7 Ken Sears theucky catcher from Norfolk is working out at first base for the New York Yankees Joe McCarthy rates him a pretty good hitter and ponders retaining him to replace Gehrig Sears is not much of a first baseman now
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St, Petersburg
Fla
Ken Sears
Norfolk
New York Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Gehrig
Sears
Grimes Seeks Dodgers Players for Royals in Florida Visit
Burleigh Grimes the 1938 Dodgers manager now with Montreal and Andy High a former coach visited the Brooklyn camp in Clearwater Florida. Grimes is scouting for players and High is evaluating prospects as the Dodgers hold their camp in mid February.
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Clearwater
Fla
Burleigh Grimes
Dodgers
Montreal
Andy H Gh
Brooklyn
Burleigh
Doc May Not Coach Until Season Across The Nation
New York March 7 amid speculation over Doc Sutherland coaching next season possibly with Navy California or Southern California. Betting and racing notes highlight Seabiscuit retirements and wartime shifts. Boxing promoter Syd Hulls travels to sign Henry Armstrong for a London bout.
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Pitt
Don Lash
Buil Lea
Kalak TZ
New York
Harlan Edwards
Columbia
S. C
Santa Anita
Warner Smith
Seabiscuit
Killifer
James J. Carroll
St. Louis
Bobby Grayson
New York Giants
Toledo Mud Hens
Harlingen
Tex
Waite Hoyt
Bill Killifer
Dodger
Yanks
Syd Hulls
London
Henry Armstrong
Erle Boon
Whitehead Fails to Show Up at Camp of Terrymen
In Baton Rouge on March 1 the regular second baseman Whitehead was absent from camp. Manager Terry Turner, left to console Burgess Whitehead and the rest of the second-base squad, faced a puzzling situation as four men remained around.
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Whitehead
Baton Rouge
Burgess Whitehead
Terry
Veteran duo and rookies drive team balance
Alex Kampouris notes Lou Chiosza and Tom Hafey as dependable veterans while Alban Glossop and another rookie bring spark. The balance shapes team dynamics and future prospects.
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Alex Kampouris
Lou Chiosza
Tom Hafey
Alban Glossop
Double Features Under Fire by Movie Council
San Francisco March 7 Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur president of Stanford University and head of the National Motion Picture Research council announced the council had gone on record opposing double feature programs He said the action was not to regulate the movie business but to avoid programs unlikely to present both features as family suitable
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Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
National Motion Picture Research Council
Wilbur
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