St Louis Browns Prospects Look Promising but Pennant Hopes Dim
ALAN GOULD reports from West Palm Beach that the St Louis Browns, rebuilding under Bill Killefer, show steadier morale and a strong infield with Burns Levey Melillo Kress and Goslin in the lineup. Pitching shines with Stewart Blaeholder Coffman Gray and Hebert, while reserves are limited but promising in McLaughlin Kingdon and Kimsey Cooney Polli.
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West Palm Beach
Fra
St. Louis
Bill Kille
Killefer
Browns
Goose Goslin
Ralph Kress
Dick Ferrell
Wally Stewart
Burns
Bill
Jim Levey
Oscar Mellilo
Lin Storti
Jimmy McLaughlin
Wes Kingdon
Chattanooga
Kress
Fred Schulte
Stewart
George Blaeholder
Dick Coffman
Sam Gray
Wally Hebert
Louisiana
Chad Kimsey
Bob Cooney
Wichita Falls
America Polli
Milwaukee
Benny Bengough
New Manager in Good Condition and Fielder Signed
A. D. Tanner named manager of the Pointers for the coming season after a career as a Texas League infielder and playing manager in 1924 1925. The club also signed Sol Teller a 19 year old outfielder from Brooklyn with semi pro experience. Training to start early April with arrival around April 1. Other Piedmont managers named include Charlotte Greensboro Wilmington Asheville Winston-Salem Raleigh and Durham assignments.
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A. D
Buddy) Tanner
Pilot
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Sol Tuller
J Brooklyn
E. B. Sensenbach
Tuller
Harry Tuller
Stein Clothing
Tanner
Piedmont
Greensboro
Guy Lacy
Charlotte
Hal Weafer
Wilmington
Joe Guyon
Asheville
Harry Wilkie
Winston-Salem
Odie Strain
Raleigh
George Whitted
Durham
Sunday School League Games Highlight Local Wins
Archdale Friends overwhelmed Episcopal opponents 31 to 3 on the U M C A court. First Baptist South Main M E won 19 to 7 against the Methodists, while Reformed fell 14 to 9 to South Main M E. Lineups followed.
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First Baptist
South Main M. EB
Archdale Friends
Episcopal Basketeers
Baptists
Methodists
South Main M. E
Mike Gibbons Son Follows Boxing Path Blazed by Father
In Minneapolis on March 11 a young Gibbons enters the ring as Jack Gibbons 19 son of Mike Gibbons the phantom. He opens in the second annual northwest golden gloves tournament winning a three round decision over Bernard Wood of Henrietta Minnesota in the middleweight division.
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Minneapolis
Mar
Gibbons
Mike Gibbons
Phantom
Jack Gibbons
Mike
Young Gibbons
Bernard Wood
Henrietta
Minn
Salvation Army takes two tilts on road
The Salvation Army basketball teams won both games on their opponents' floors. The men defeated Princess Cafe 42 to 23 as Gaddis led with 15 points and Lilly 10, while Brown and Gillen added 17 late points for Princess. The Army girls defeated the high school freshmen 47 to 25 with Lois Stout scoring 9 and M Dickson leading the losers with 11.
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Princess Cafe Quint
Army Basketeers
Princess
Brown
Gillen
Army
Gaddis
Lilly
Lois Stout
M. Dickson
S. Army
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Culler
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Goose Goslin Joins St. Louis Browns After Holdout
Goose Goslin, star outfielder and slugger, signed with the St. Louis Browns after lengthy talks with owner Phil Ball. The deal ends Goslin's holdout and leaves only four holdouts on the Browns roster, with terms undisclosed.
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West Palm Beach
Fia
Mar. Lh
Goslin
St. Louis Browns
Phil Ball
Four Salimando Sons Helped by Shoe Shine Stand
Boston report notes on Huntington avenue shoe shine business that funds four Tony Salimando sons. One completed medical studies in Naples, another studies engineering, two joined clothing and contracting ventures in the United States thanks to the shop’s earnings.
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Boston
Huntington Avenue
Tony Salimando
Naples
Pickett Trial Set for March 23 in Lexington
In Lexington the trial of Mrs Lola Pickett for the alleged poison murder of her six year old daughter Elizabeth is scheduled for March 23 in criminal court.
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Pickett
Lexington
Lola Pickett
Elizabeth
Bowling Notes From Winston-Salem Matches
Winston-Salem Journal-Sentinel reports local bowlers defeating High Point by 97 pins as Gaither posts 406 in three games. King Pin Ladies beat Health Center 43 pins led by Pickelsimer 286 and 106. Durham beats High Point 78 pins as Nolan posts 359 and 163. Public Service, Postoffice, and Quality Laundry posted wins in City League play. Nance and Williamson top scorers in respective matches.
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Winston-Salem Journal-Sentinel
High Point
Winston
Gaither
Paper Boys
King Pin
Health Center
Winston-Salem
Pickelsimer
Durham
Nolan
Public Service
O. E. Kearns
Harvey
Kearns
Postoffice
Peace
Nance
Nance of Police Department
Williamson
Woman carried from blaze as PAWTUCKET home burns
Mrs. Charles Marden, 72, refused to evacuate her residence during a recent fire in Pawtucket Rhode Island and had to be removed by firefighters. The fire completely destroyed the house.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Charles Marden
Pilot lands safely after wheel falls off plane
Hap Roundtree, veteran pilot, made a perfect landing in Portland after other fliers warned him a wheel had fallen from his landing gear. The incident caused no damage to the craft or injuries to passengers.
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Portland
Ore
Hap
Roundtree
Borotra Faces Slim Chance in American Indoor Title Bid
New York March 11. Joan Borotra begins bid for his fifth American indoor tennis crown tomorrow but experts say he has hardly an even chance. The Basque star, long dominant indoors, has declined lately and lost the French indoor title this year amid tough opposition in the American tournament.
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New York
Joan Borotra
Dentist Sued For Extracting Wrong Tooth
Mrs. C. M. McGee files suit in circuit court against Dr. C. C. Chambers of Memphis alleging that on January 18 at his office he pulled the wrong tooth during dental work.
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Memphis, Tenn
C., M. McGee
C. C. Chambers
Oregon Electric to inaugurate freight service April 1
Oregon Electric railway announces freight service to begin on its 45 mile extension from Lebanon through Sweet Home to the Crooked River April 1. Officials confirm the line serves the northern division and connects with Portland.
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Paul
Portland
Ore
Oregon Electric Railway
Antion
Lebanon
Sweet Home
Crapoola River
University of Montana Seeks Summer School Alumni
Missoula Montana University of Montana launches a direct by mail campaign targeting former students alumni and teachers in public schools across the region for its summer session.
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Mall Missoula, Mont
University of Montana
Hog Records Show Currituck Sheep? N C Hog Feed Cost
Records on 137 hogs in Currituck County North Carolina show they paid 1.04 dollars per bushel for all corn fed to them.
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Currituck County
N. C
Moore house at Yorktown to become national park museum
The historic Moore house at Yorktown where the Articles of Surrender were signed by British French and American officers will be turned into a museum for the national park system.
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Richmond
Moore House
Yorktown
National Park
19 Year Old Farmer Dazes Dempsey In Exhibition Bout
A 19 year old from Lancaster Ohio weighing 205 pounds knocked Jack Dempsey to the ropes in Akron Ohio an exhibition bout before 8500 fans Hankinson staggered Dempsey with a haymaking left early then traded blows until a late knock out by Dempsey followed by manager Lucy Welch stopping the bout.
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Akron
Lancaster
Ohio
Jack Dempsey
Stsels
Dempsey
Tiger
Hank Senhirden
Hankinson
Lucy Welch
Trainmen Save Schoolhouse Fire Near Casco Junction
A Green Bay and Western train crew stopped to extinguish a schoolhouse fire at Casco Junction, West Kewaunee County. The crew’s boots on the roof warned a teacher and students, preventing further damage. damage was limited to the structure and contents.
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West Kewaunee
Wis
Green Bay and Western
Casco Junction
Harris Judge in Trade Talk Hits Camp with Senators
TRAINING CAMP IN BILOXI MISS MAR 11 Whatever there may be to talk that outfielder Dave Harris will be used together with First Baseman Joe Judge in a trade for a pitcher he will report in time for tomorrow's workout here with the Washington Senators Harris has been detained in North Carolina by the illness of his wife Judge in good condition has shown Clark Griffith some workouts this week which owner Clark Griffith admitted were surprising him ished last in the American League only Lu Blue and Lew Fonseca among the regulars reached or bettered .300
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Biloxi
Miss
Dave Harris
Joe Judge
Washington Senators
Harris
North Carolina
Judge
Clark Griffith
Secret of Gomez’s success cited by Piperas
St Petersburg report says George Piperas explains Vernon Gomez’s Yankees season secrecy. Piperas notes Gomez relies on unseen signs and pitches, with the batter and umpire unaware of ball location and call, while Lefty’s choices mystify all.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
George Piperas
Vernon Gomez
New York Yankees
Piperas
Gomez
McGraw Faces Surplus of Players for Giants
New York Giants manager John McGraw frets over surplus talent with two complete inner defensemen and two sets of outfielders on hand in addition to his regular lineup.
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Lee Angel
S. Mer
John McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
White Sox hit potential flags for long season
In San Antonio on March 11, 1931, reports suggest any Chicago White Sox player showing hitting promise could be kept in the lineup all season. The 1931 club is analyzed as potential for sustained hitting strength.
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San Antonio
Tex
Chicago White Sox
Reds Sale Talk Rumors Hover Over Dodgers Holdouts
Reports from Tampa indicate ongoing discussions about Cincinnati Reds ownership with Norman Perry of Indianapolis again pursuing a purchase. Central Trust Company reportedly sent a representative to interview Perry after previous bid refusals, while camp buzz focuses on holdouts Stripp and Cuccianello with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Fla
Dickérings
Brooklyn Dodgers
Stripp
Cuccianello
Cincinnati Reds
Norman Perry
Indianapolis
American Association
Reds
Central Trust Company of Cincinnati
Perry
Two Mackmen Begin Two Man Camp at Hot Springs
George Earnshaw and Al Simmons have had limited golf and a vase ball workout during a two man training camp in Hot Springs Arkansas as reported by Joe Roley on arrival from the Spa.
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Fort Myers
Fra
George Earnshaw
al Simmons
Hot Springs
Ark
Joe Roley
Spa
Phillies plan to field regulars against Carding's in Bradenton
The Phillies crew, including regulars, will be used against the Carding's at Bradenton tomorrow, announced manager Burt Shotton after last night's score. The team aims to fine tune for the season opening.
Red Sox Face Third Try At Nine-Inning Practice Game
Savannah Ga March 11 Shane Collins reports the Red Sox in top shape with no sore arms as they attempt a third nine inning practice game despite wintry weather. Train Bits Bierhalter notes all players in excellent condition after two halted attempts.
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Savannah
Shane Collins
Red Sox
Train
Bits’ Bierhalter
Yannigan
Polish Welterweight Favorite in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York March. Polish welterweight dia Ran has been installed as favorite over Christopher Battalino of Hartford for their ten round scrap in Madison Square Garden tonight. Raw became Battalino’s opponent after Billy Petrolle withdrew with a stiff neck three days ago. Odds favored Raw at 7 to 5.
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New York
Dia Ran
Christopher
Bat) Battalino
Hartford
Madison Square Garden
Raw
Battalino
Billy Petrolle
Fights Last Night Card Highlights City Bout Outcomes
Fights last night in Philadelphia and Savannah featured Al Trainor of Philadelphia drawing with Baby Joe Gans of California in an eight round bout. In Savannah Joe Lohman of Toledo outpointed George Meron of Greece over ten rounds.
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Philadelphia
al Trainor
Baby Joe Gans
California
Drew
Savannah
Joe Lohman
Toledo
George Meron
Greece
Stalin Prize Announced for Soviet Inventions
In Moscow the government announced a yearly Stalin Prize for outstanding technical invention or contribution to Soviet technique. The first prize for 1931 will be announced on Inter- records indicate.
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Moscow
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