Cubs and White Sox lineup for exhibition opener in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the Cubs and White Sox lined up near full strength for the exhibition opener with rookies Ken Sylvestri and Merv Connors starting for the Sox and Steve Mesner and Newell Kifiball for the Cubs. Bradington Florida saw the Yankees united as Red Rolfe signed to appear in the world champions’ exhibition against the Bees after a long holdout ending yesterday.
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Yanks, Indians, Reds in Spring Training Notes
SUT ACE . NOS. of 18/600, a raise of $1,500 over last year. The Yanks, fresh from two pushing duels with Cincinnati, looked for more of the same when Manager Casey Stengel of the Bees said he would use Lou Fette and Jim Turner on the mound. NEW ORLEANS-Manager Oscar Vitt of the Cleveland Indians seems convinced today that Jimmy Webb is the answer to his shortstop problem. With Holdout Lyn Lary officially unheard from by the club, Vitt said he believed Webb superior anyway afield and that a full season's test against major league pitching might show him adequate at the plate. TAMPA, Fla.- Cheered by their feat of holding the New York Yankees to two runs in 20 innings, one of the runs a homer by Wes Ferrell which won yesterday's game 1-0, the Cincinnati Reds helped the Detroit Tigers open their exhibition program today. The Tigers were full of trade rumors, including a
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Senators Approve Aderholt as Mor ris Aderholt to Shortstop Role
President Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators signaled strong approval for Morris Aderholt, the Wake Forest second baseman, to take over shortstop duties with praise from manager Bucky Harris and Buddy Myer as the team eyes the upcoming season. Pirates open exhibition in San Diego while Brooklyn Dodgers in Clearwater address rumors of a Lavaget trade and report injuries to Mungo and Lamaster.
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Phils weigh waivers on veterans as Prothro takes helm
In San Antonio the Philadelphia team, preparing for a fourth exhibition against the St. Louis Browns who swept the prior three games, considers revealing new manager Doc Prothro plans to weed out stars and would seek waivers on a dozen unnamed veterans.
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Red Sox seek second win in NL challenge at St Louis
St Petersburg report says Boston after a 10 inning win over the Bees plans a second straight NL test, facing the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Joe Cronin picks Eldon Auker and Fritz Ostermueller to start for Boston.
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House committee backs Panama Canal extra locks plan
Washington March 17 The House Merchant Marine committee moved promptly to approve Secretary Woodring's proposal to spend 27 million dollars for an additional set of locks in the Panama Canal zone.
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Incomes Lower in March Tax Collections Report
The treasury disclosed today that income tax receipts for the first 15 days of March were about 25 percent below the same period last year.
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Wasp waists and 1939 silhouettes captivate Paris fashion
Paris fashion notes from ROSETTE HARGROVE describe wasp waists returning as a key 1939 trend. Balenciaga showcases boned corsets to slim waists and enhance hips, drawing on 1860s influences. Molyneux emphasizes chic daytime shapes with subtle finishing touches, while evening gowns lean empire silhouettes and draped satin silhouettes.
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Port News: Santa Clara Valley Arrives to Load Lumber
The British motorship Santa Clara Valley arrived at Port St. Joe from Mobile to load lumber for South Africa at a mill that recently began operations. The American steamer West Market sailed for the United Kingdom via Gulf port and Mobile. Waterman & Co. owned and acted as agents.
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Changes Made By Florida WPA Boss
Florida Works Progress Administrator Roy Schroder named George P. Bradford of Jacksonville state director of finance and Thomas P. Harper of Pensacola state director of the division of employment. Bradford succeeds W. E. Saunders of Tampa. Harper replaces J. Maurice Williams of Arcadia. Andrew J. Little Jr. of Miami to succeed Huber D. Earle as assistant state administrator as Earle’s resignation takes effect.
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