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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1940

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Nine Bear Tracksters Ready for Central College Meet

Jefferson City Bears coach W M Hager announced a nine man squad to compete in a triangular track meet with Central College at Fayette Friday afternoon, with Culver-Stockton possibly entering. Star sprinter Chessie Laux set a state junior college record with 22.2 seconds in the 220 yard dash yesterday, and is a strong favorite in the event while also contending in the 100 yard dash and broad jump. The Bears aim for points and a couple of wins, with hopes of breaking the 220 record at the state outdoor meet in Trenton May 3.

W. M. Hager Bears Central Ollege Fayette Culver - Stockland Chessie Laux Columbia Laux Hager Ste.shéssie Steiall Cowley Marulin Burgeonia Plinketl Farr Trenton Ees

Bowling Highways and Officials in U C C League Menus

A fragmented OCR list shows names such as Kaiser Utterback Gibb Elam Trautwein Manning Bahn Whaley and May sharing in divisions, audits, and benefits. It references High single and High three scores, accounting and tabulating, and various departments with figures, suggesting a club league with divisions and administrative notes.

Zéng Baevendents Manning Bahn

Durocher Praises Pee Wee Reese As Dodgers Hopeful

Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher lauds Harold Reese nicknamed Pee Wee as the greatest prospect seen in 15 years. The Louisville native, initially signed for 40 000 dollars, shows speed and a rifle-like throw. Reese jumps from sandlot to Class AA swiftly and is eyed as a potential Rookie of the Year candidate.

Dillon Gramam Clearwater Flat Harold Pee Wee) Reese Brooklyn Dodgers Louisville Jon Leo Lip Durocher Dodgers Durocher Pee Wee Shan Flash Reese Hall Brooklyn American Association Ralph Kimmell Phillies Manual High Hell

Training Camp Briefs From Various Camps Across the Nation

Baseball exhibition notes report Reds at Stateville and Sox win over Reds, Giants vs Indians and Yankees vs Oklahoma City alternates. Pirates rest then beat Athletics in Arizona. Dodgers beat Crackers in 10 innings, rookies reassigned. Athletics to play two here then Dallas, with Philadelphia tour continuing.

EL Paso Texas Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Pirates Philadelphia Athletics Bisbee Ariz Johnny Rizzo Rome Atlanta Crackers Brooklyn Dodgers Lindsay Johnny Hudson Brooklyn Crackers Dodgers Steve Rachunek Montreal Cal Chapman Fort Worth Connie Mack Dallas

Tigers to Play in Exhibition Contest with James Boys

Jefferson City fans will see Missouri University trio John Lobsiger Blaine Currence and Bill Harvey in an 8 pm Friday exhibition at Jefferson junior high gym. The James Boys face the Bankers, with Countryman Frew Bahn Ramsey Casey on James and Newton Chapman Warper Rick Shockley Thomas on the Bankers.

Jefferson City Missouri University James Boys Central Missouri Trust Co. Bankers Jefferson Junior High School John Lobsiger Blaine Currence Bill Harvey Tiger Missouri Bankers Harold Countryman Dog Frew Don Bahn Ed Ramsey Maxcy Casey Thelbert Newton Elmer Chapman Harry Warper Virgil Rick Orion Shockley Tommy Thomas

Fights in New York and Jersey City card results

In New York bouts Joey Jannoi of New Haven out pointed Curly Stangelo of New York. Frank Gilmore of Cincinnati outpointed Olivier White of New York. Saveria Turiello of Italy beat William Henry Cheatum of Newark. Maxie Berger of Montreal defeated Johnny Rohrig of Clifton, N J.

New York Joey Jannoi New Haven Conn Curly Stangelo Frank Gilmore Cincinnati Olivier White Jersey City Saveria Turiello Italy William Henry Cheatum Newark Maxie Berger Montreal Johnny iRohrig Clifton N. J

Red Sox Pitching Looks Strong for Openers in Grapefruit

In Sarasota Florida on April 3, the Red Sox chief Joe Cronin praised the pitching staff as the season’s standout development. With 13 pitchers, veterans and youngsters share the mound, led by Grove Bagby Dickman Wilson Galehouse and a strong bullpen, the team expects to contend if arms stay healthy. Dom DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Doc Cramer headline a reshaped outfield and infield as Boston eyes a pennant push and individual awards.

Sarasova Fla Boston Red Sox Joe Croyin Yankees Cronin Red Sox Lefty Grove Kim Bagby Emerson Dickman Jack Florida Gove Bagby Dickman Wilson Galehouse Boston Harris Scranton Hash Bulland Ostermueller Ane Dom DiMaggio Marvin Owen White Sox George Lacy Minneapolis John Peacock Gene Desautels Dom DeMaggio Crone Joe Vosmik DiMaggio Ted Williams Yankee Stadium Williams Doc Cramer Jimmy Foxx

Roundup of early spring sports chatter and gossip

A sprawling AP round up from New York covers boxing rumors about Louis and Godoy, baseball notes on the Red Sox and Doerr, Cronin, and Tabor, college coaching openings, and diverse sports tidbits from Detroit to Denver, highlighting Joe Louis, Lou Ambers, and training camp chatter.

Eddie Brietz New York Harry ‘Thomas Chicago Arch Ward Chicago ‘Tribune Roy Dewey Red Sox Tom Yawkey DE Maggio Dickey Keller Lou Ambers Lew Jenkins Wally Hally Denver Joe Louis Roy Curentine Brooklyn Phelan Buffalo Frankie Wallace Dodo Woods Washington U St. Louis Loyola Los Angeles Red Burman Arturo Godoy A.P Foe

Hoppe Wins World Three Cushion Title at 52

Willie Hoppe, age 52, clinched the world three cushion billiards title with a 5 to 43 victory in 46 innings over defending champion Wellser Cochran. He extended his unbeaten run to 16 straight in the current tournament, with four days remaining and top contenders like Johnny Layton and Cach Yan still in the field. Hoppe traced his rise from the “boy wonder” at 18 to multiple titles, noting he played exhibitions as a youth and later won the 18.2 Ballline championship in Paris.

Chicago Bilbirds Willie Hoppe Seabiscuit Hoppe Wellser Cochran Gaines Lomyer Lille “Hollers Tin Wis Carmel Paris Jake Schaeler Cleveland King of the Baikliners Johnny Layton Sedalia Cachi Yan

Practice Starts Early for 600 Speed Race in Indy

AP reports early practice for the 500 mile Indianapolis race began with Russell Snowberger driving a four cylinder front wheel drive car 100 miles around the 2.5 mile track at 15 mph. T. J. Myers called it the earliest practice spin in 20 years and predicted a strong field as warm weather returns. Snowberger forecast speed to burn for Memorial Day as the event nears. The article also oddly notes the Mormon Tabernacle dimensions in Salt Lake City with no architectural relevance to the race.

Indianapolis Gue Indianapolis Motor Speedway Russell Snowberger Detroit T. J Pop) Myers Speedway Corporation Snowberger

War and World Competition Dampens American Athletics

Henry Mule­more notes that World War I has dulled incentives across sports from track and field to boxing and soccer. He cites Rice’s strong three mile clocking as a highlight but notes Olympic goals will be foreclosed this year due to Russia’s actions, with continued discussion hinted.

Athete Jess Russia

Dizzy Dean to Get First Test Monday

In Paso Tex April go Fort Smith Ark the Cubs plan the season’s first test of Dizzy Dean’s pitching with manager Gabby Hartnell deciding to start. Claude Passeau was assigned to relieve Dielvich today as the Cubs and White Sox met for their final pre season game in Chicago.

Paso Tex Nizay Dean Fort Smith Ark Gabby Hartnell Chicago Cubs Claude Passeau Ineenl Dielvich Totay Cubs White Sox Chicago

Boxing and golf notes from past events

A year ago Sixto Es cobar outpointed Kaye Morgan in San Juan to regain bantamweight title. Three years ago Byron Nelson won the Augusta national golf tournament with 285. Five years ago Dizey Dean was fined 100 by a Cardinals official for missing a train in Dublin, with Charley Gelbert fined 50 for the same offense.

Associated Press Sixto Escobar Kaye Morgan San Juan Puerto Rico Lille Byron Nelson Ralph Guldah Dizey Dean Kantie Friseh St. Louis Cardinals Dublin Charley Gelbert

Argentine May Deat Ben Hogan Masters Invite Notice

At Augusta Ga April 3 AP reports Argentine Martin Pose is tabbed for the Masters invitation event. Pose, 29, 145 pounds, dark hair, square build, shows cool poise and aims to outdistance rivals as Ben Hogan’s earlier North South victory chances fade. Pose impressed in a six under par 66 round with Nelson Jones and Ralph Guldahl nearby.

Augusta Martin Pose Ben Howan Useve Bryan Net Poe Nelson Bobby Jones Ralph Guldahl

Evangelical No. Rises to Lead in Bowling Tourney

Evangelical No. 3 surged to first place with a 4000 series at the St. Peters bowling tournament night. Individual scores include 224 200 211 for 635 by Jeanne W. Nigh man. teams listed are White Cabs Quality Cleaners Kelvinator Miller & Weiss and others with totals near 2400 2800.

St. Peter's Re. Pepper Moarsehels Quality Cleaners Kelvinator Miller & Weiss

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