A. P. Writer Eyes 1939 Baseball Outlook
Atlanta chronique by Gayle Talbot surveys spring camp sentiment. It ranks American League strength over National, notes Yankees likely improved with Gehrig and Gomez or Ruffing. Red Sox and Tigers also strengthened. Cleveland hinges on Allen, Cincinnati emerges as NL powerhouse with balance, pitching depth, and pennant prospects. Cubs considered weaker after Jurges exit. Pirates and Giants viewed as middle contenders with uncertainties about 1939 form.
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Gayle Talbot
Atlanta
Florida
Louisiana
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Lefty Gomez
Red Ruffing
St. Petersburg
Gehrig
Babe Dahlgren
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
Johnny Allen
Cincinnati
Washington Senators
Bucky Harris
Will McKechnie
Reds
Lefty Grissom
Chicago Cubs
Bill Jurges
Giants
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Hubbell
Schumacher
Oregon Basketeers Take National Cage Tourney
Oregon wins 27 of 32 games and clinches the Pacific Coast Conference title with a 46 to 38 NAIA tournament final at Northwestern. Ohio State made a late push but Oregon led from start to finish and paced by Worbfoots, finished the season strong. Deliberate fouling rules proposed to curb late game tactics by coaches at the convention.
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National Rules Committee
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Ill
Kansas City
University of Oregon
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Buckeyes
Hassett Sent to Outfield in Yankee Talk
New York March 28 bulletin reports Lou Gehrig could play two more seasons with Frank Milani set to back him as Wenatchee’s stint joins Bing hamton this summer. Budd Hassett moved to outfield while Reds deny mascot trade. Joe Gordon rises in Yankee order. Eagles offer largest NFL deal for Dave O’Brien. Tom Meany notes Feller’s speed. Dempsey’s remark about Louis. Golf praised by Ellsworth Vines, not by Don Budge.
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Eddie
Brietz
New York
Yankee Brain Trust
Lou Gehrig
Frank Milani
Wenatchee Wash
Binghamton
Horace Stoneham
New Orleans
Zeke Bonura
Casey Stenge
Buddy Hassett
Tom Swope
Cincinnati Post
Reds
Ellsworth Vines
Collyer
Don Buds
Don Budge
Fights Last Night Prominent Boxers Fight Card Report
In New York Pedro Montanez defeated Phil Farr by knockout in a 143 pound bout. Teddy Yaross from Pittsburgh outpointed Ken Overlin in a 162 pound match in Houston. Ray Miller outpointed Poe Wagner in Newark. Rich Gregory from Butler knocked out Phil Jones at 141 pounds in Louisville. Toby Tobians beat ne Gilley in Baltimore on points at 143 pounds.
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New York
Pedro Montanez
Puerto Rico
Phil Farr
Washington
Houston
Tex
Teddy Yaross
Pittsburgh
Ken Overlin
Chicago
Newark
Poe Wagner
Ray Miller
Louisville
Rich Gregory
Butler
Phil Jones
Baltimore
Toby
Tobians
Gilley
Holdout Heffner Refuses Offer in San Antonio
In San Antonio on March 28 the St. Louis Browns lone holdout Don Heffner refused to report until a higher contract figure. Club officials wired him to report at once, while president Donald Barnes replied with a denial. Shortstop Ralph Kress also ended his holdout yesterday.
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San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Don Heffner
Donald Barnes
Ralph
Red) Kress
Oshkosh and New York Renaissance Vie for Pro Honor
In Chicago on March 28, Oshkosh Wisconsin All-Stars and the New York Renaissance meet for the national professional basketball championship. The Rens beat the Harlem Globe Trotters 22 to 23 in the semi finals while Oshkosh defeated the Sheboygan Redskins 40 to 23 to reach the title game.
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Chicago
Oshkosh
Wis
Four Best Hurlers Of Detroit To Work Soon
Tampa Florida March 28 Woe and joy mingle as Manager Del Baker plans to use Dizzy Trout Boots Poffenberger Al Benton and Fred Hutchinson in exhibition games against Cincinnati and Buffalo The quartet are set for action with potential for all four to pitch but perfection may be elusive
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Tampa
Fla
del Baker
Detroit Tigers
Dizzy Trout
Boots Poffenberger
al Benton
Fred Hutchinson
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Wrestling Results From Wilmington and Camden Meets
Nanjo Singh of Calcutta defeated Maurice La Chappelle in Wilmington, with Sigah taking the first fall and a disqualification ending the second. In Camden, Sandor Szabo of Hungary pinned Ernie Powers in 24 minutes 8 seconds, concluding the match.
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Wilmington
Del
Nanjo Singh
Calcutta
Maurice la Chappelle
France
Sigah
Caten
Camden
N. J
Sandor Szabo
Hungary
Ernie Powers
Variety Night At Field House With Beatrice McCue
West Virginia University girls basketball director Mrs. Beatrice McCue has consented to supervise a girls game between Jon and Gratter High. Variety night Friday features tumbling shows, living pyramids, and stunts with mixed exhibitions between girls and boys classes.
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West Virginia University
We Girls
Jon
Gratter
High Girls Athletic Association
Field House
McCue
Sewboys
R. McKinney
Y McDade
Bill Bolyard
Tom Bolyard
R. C. Sloan
Joece
Brooklyn Dodgers Seek To Drill Young Rookie
CLEARWATER Florida March 28 The Brooklyn Dodgers set to work to perfect the fielding and hitting of young Pete Reiser the starting rookie The Brooklyn brain trust believes the club needs the youngsters power and Manager Leo Durocher says I know I can teach him something about second base.
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Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn Brain Trust
Leo Durocher
Pitt Names Six Assistants For 1939 Football
University of Pittsburgh head coach Charles Bowser announced a six man coaching staff for 1939 and said spring practice would begin, weather permitting. Kliskey becomes full time coach and personnel director. Nicksick Greene Lezouski Daddio Hoel serve as part time coaches or student assistants.
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Pittsburgh
Charles Bowser
University of Pittsburgh
Bowser
John Bain
Jock) Sutherland
Pitt
Mike Kliskey
Panthers
Oakmont High School
Mike Nicksick
Panther
Pirates
Srved
Robert Hoel
Evanston
Chicago Cardinals
Daddie
al Lezouski
Mahoning City
Arnold Greene
Don
William
Bi) Daddio
Meadville
Nicksick
Greene
Lezouski
Daddio
Kliskey
Hoel
Drizzle Halts Hartford Bees First Day of Camp
Charleston dispatch reports a drizzle shortened the Hartford Bees training session. Manager Fresco Thompson ordered an abrupt stop as rain persisted. Pitchers and catchers trained briefly and the full squad is due to assemble on Saturday.
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Charleston
Hartford
Best Pirate Rookie To Toe Rubber Versus Seals
San Francisco on March 28. Bill Clemson has shown the greatest rookie improvement for the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring and is slated to start against the Seals, with Cy Blanton following him to the mound.
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San Francisco
Bill Clemson
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco Seals
Cy Blanton
Odds Drop on Welter Boss Day Upset Threatens Armstrong
The Day-Davey Day bout odds shortened to 2 to 1 in favor of champion Henry Armstrong, signaling a possible shift after Armstrong’s recent title runs. Day, taller at five eight, fights inside with a sharp right uppercut and has durability, though he starts slow, which could test Armstrong in the ring.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Henry Armstrong
Asley
Davey Day
Henry
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
Sam Pian
Art Winch
Armstrong
Davey
Tommy Spiegal
Pittsburgh
Day
Lloyd Moore Ends Wildness Streak as Reds Prospect
In Tampa and St Petersburg reports, Lloyd Moore of the Cincinnati Reds shows progress after a wild previous season, with only three walks in 17 innings. Washington Senators pitcher Budd Lewis is eyed for a cleanup role as he impresses in spring exhibitions, batting .427 from the No 2 spot.
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Yankee Boss Explains Why His Boys Win
St Petersburg Fla March 28 Manager Joe McCarthy cited records to prove teamwork and pitching drive the Yankees to championships He notes only three hitters were in 300 class last year while team batting placed sixth at .274 He emphasizes defense and back up plays and praises the league leading pitching as the key to 1939 prospects
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Yankees
McCarthy
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Yankee
Prane
Yankees Draw Well In Grapefruit Ball Loop
In Clearwater Florida on March 28 the New York Yankees trained and drew strong numbers. Across 16 games against major and minor league clubs they grossed 35734 in attendance with 29919 attending the 12 games in St Petersburg the team’s training base.
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Clearwater
Fla
New York Yankees
St. Petersburg
Former Cue Champion Weston to Demonstrate Billiards in Grafton
Ex world pocket billiards champion Weston, known as Cowboy, arrives in Grafton for two exhibitions at the Sports Center on West Main Street today at 3 p m and 8 p m Manager R J Reed brings the show at no charge Weston will lecture and offer tips and perform fancy-shot demonstrations for all billiards enthusiasts to attend
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Weston
Reed
FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES IN CHINESE DEFENSES
Reports from the clash near Nan chang and Hankow say Chinese forces claim heavy Japanese losses while Japanese forces claim large Chinese casualties over three days of fighting. A second battle rages about 175 miles west of Nan chang and 123 miles southwest of Hankow with Japanese advances blocked. Air battles flare as five Chinese bombers hit a Japanese airfield, claiming 18 planes destroyed. Today marks the first anniversary of the Nanking reform government backed by Japan.
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Hankow
Yochow
Kwantung
Nanking
China
Japan
Former Giant Pitcher Shines for Mackinen Club
Leroy Parmelee, former Giant pitcher, opens season strong for Mackinen group in Lake Charles. He debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics, tossing four scoreless innings and allowing only two hits.
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Lake Charles
Leroy Parmelee
Philadelphia Athletics
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