Waner and Vaughan Lead Pirates Hitters Lineup
Pittsburgh's Paul Waner, approaching 34, contends Forbes Field will again crown the NL batting champ as he eyes a final decade. He cites Arky Vaughan as his heir apparent, detailing Vaughan's 1938 hitting depth and the pair's shared mastery of lefty-righty challenges and plate discipline.
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Grimes Fined $25 for Squabble in Philadelphia
NEW YORK Brooklyn manager Burleigh Grimes was fined $25 by National League president Ford Frick for arguing with umpire Tiny Parker during a Philadelphia game. He was banished after protests over a Parker decision and also ejected from a Brooklyn game following a dispute with umpire Larry Goetz. No further action announced.
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Frick Says Peller Needs Coaching To Reach Potential
National League President Ford Frick declared on Tuesday that rookie Cleveland Indian pitcher Bob Peller needs substantial mentoring and development before becoming a consistent major league winner. Frick cautioned that Peller remains wild with a jerky delivery and must learn to move his body behind his throwing arm to prolong his career.
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Cardinals Top Pirates 3 1 to Take Lead in National League
Carroll Schooley pitched opening game for St Louis as the Cardinals defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 1. Weiland held the Pirates to few hits while Medwick and Martin sparked a two run fourth inning and Durchetsher drove in a run in the fourth. Pittsburgh’s Dickshot homered in the first but the Cardinals pulled ahead and never trailed.
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Pitsburg
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Lee Grissom
Marquette Elevens Hold Strong Winning Record
Milwaukee based item notes Marquette University football began in 1892 and highlights the Hall of Fame era as the Halfbacks achieved a high win percentage with 198 victories, 85 defeats, and 28 ties. It lists seasons 1895, 1907, 1910, 1918, 1923, and 1930 as undefeated.
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Sparrow Catcher Becomes Redbird Coach in St Louis
Clyde OSnazys Wares takes the helm of the St Louis Cardinals amid a season of questions about his coaching method. The club fans recall his past feats and the papers contain clippings praising his steady leadership style and surprising game instincts.
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Schoolboy Rowe Hospitalized for Sinus Infection
Detroit Tigers pitcher Schoolboy Rowe was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for treatment of a sinus infection. He plans to stay four or five days after developing a cold on the Tigers’ northward trip from Lakeland. He pitched part of a game against the White Sox in Chicago.
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Travelers Mark Up 7th Straight Victory Over Lookouts
Chattanooga’s Dee Miles homered in the first and Emmerson Dickman limited the Lookouts to three hits as Little Rock won 3-1. Birmingham shut out Nashville 3-0 behind Roy Joiner four hits allowed. Memphis defeated Atlanta 8-5 as Stewart Benton staff held Cracker hitters to 11 hits. New Orleans routed Knoxville 10-0 as Tom Drake twirled a four-hitter, extending Smokies’ woes.
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Italian Olympic Team Finds New Material
Rome reports Italy may recruit Ethiopians and Africans for its 1940 Olympic squad. Natives are described as born runners and capable of spectacular feats in army athletics. A second subject notes Lower Rio Grande citrus spans a 70 mile strip with dense packed land and 350 brands.
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Southern Association standings and results brief
Standings show the Southern Association schedule with games listed for Wednesday and Friday. Key results include St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 1 and notable matchups Cincinnati at Chicago Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit New York at Washington.
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Disavowal and Leisure in American Life Debate
A quote from A F L president remarks that sit down life and leisure threaten civilization and cites Prof J B Nash of New York University warning that any war is fuel for the Communist, suggesting radical readers may oppose Dewes unless the caseheel is defeated.
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Arkansas Pitcher Whiffs 26 Batters
SEARCY Ark Elwin Preacher Roe Harding College left hander set an intercollegiate strikeout record with 26 K in a 13 inning 4 4 tie against Arkansas Tech at Russellville The 18 year old son of Dr and Mrs C E Roe of Viola Ark is a Harding sophomore who has pitched four years and led the team last season with three wins and three losses
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Connie Mack Locklin Meets His Namesake in San Antonio
Connie Mack Locklin, months old son of Mr and Mrs Dave Locklin of Sutton County ranches, met the famed Connie Mack while the Philadelphia Athletics manager was hospitalized in San Antonio. The Texas namesake had sent a Christmas card, and the pair were photographed together on the hospital team during the visit.
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Disapproving Quotes On Governors And Hollywood
Governor Earle of Pennsylvania laments political ambition and warned against overpaid office seekers. A noted playwright, Robert Sherwood, quips about quitting Hollywood as money and ease sap ambition.
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Hope-Camden Game Set For 3 30 P M In Hope
Hope will open the season at Fair Park with a 3 30 p m start against Camden. Schooley will start for Hope with Elliott as a possible reliever if needed. Kraftsmen lineup includes Creed and Hinton in the infield and Fitzhugh at catcher in the probable rotation.
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