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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1940

Page

11

National League Triumph Credits McKechnie Wins

Players credit McKechnie for a National League victory with key performances from Sarton McGee Lanier and others. Box scores show strong pitching from Malcaby Smail Johnson Warren Mills Dobson Kel Bronta and Hexen across multiple parks including Cleveland Newark Pittsburgh and Chicago. The schedule lists forthcoming matchups among major clubs such as Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago with regional games in Florida and California venues.

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Pirates Release Three Players In Shuffle

In Bernardino California on March 19 the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the release of three prospects. Infielder Ace Parker ex Duke football star was sent to Syracuse in the International League while pitcher Bill Clemensen and outfielder Floyd Yount were sent to Albany.

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Skipper McKechnie Boosts Nationals to Fearless Win

Gayle Talbot reports that manager Bill McKechnie energized the National League squad with a pregame talk that stressed independence on the mound and collective fight. A key player credits McKechnie for uniting the dressing room and lifting effort, shaping a spirited, determined bench and a likely win for the league in the exhibition.

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National League Restores Confidence After Quiet Crisis

The National League leaders including President Ford Frick and club staff felt relief as the league reopens after a tense period of secrecy and disruption. Once furtive and anxious, Frick and associates now move openly, returning to normal routines and resume media access and daily duties with renewed ease.

Nationals Triumph In Spring Training Debate And Pitcher Pride

Frick praised the Nationals after a spring victory as Brandt of the NL firm anticipated returning to his New York desk. The piece notes the spring advantage of pitchers over batters and questions whether Kirby Highe can unsettle Jimmie Foxx and Luke Hamlin’s routines in future matchups.

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Cy Blanton Reverses Quit Decision With Syracuse

Cy Blanton announced a change of mind about quitting baseball after expressing readiness to join the Syracuse club in the International League. He had planned to depart for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to report to the team following recent salary discussions.

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San Antonio M C A Swimmers Prepping for AGS Meet

San Antonio M C A swimmers enter final training before a dual meet with Texas A and M Thursday night. Nine events on the program start at 8 p m with 10 and 25 cent admission. Aggie captain Eddie Johnson leads the team joined by John Reeves. A and M G A entrants include Gus Clemens Dean Smith Bell Scott and others. Previously the Aggie fresmen defeated the San Antonio team at College Station. Start your road to independence with classified offers in 42 Light Want Ads.

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Grapefruit League Notes From Spring Training Clash

In Lakeland and nearby Florida sites teams report mixed results as spring sessions progress. Reds, Giants, and White Sox show hustle drills and lineup shifts while veterans like Hall of Famers and rookies push for roles. Photographers and coaches stir controversy over onfield coaching as squads evaluate arms and fielding.

Associated Press Lakeland

Washington Senators Hope For Top Tier Rise In 1926 Pennant Race

Orlando March 19 Sid Mercer notes Washington’s renewed strength led by Bucky Harris. Improvements in speed pitching infield and outfield outlook, with new shortstop Jimmy Pofahl and first basemen Wasdell Vernon. Chase expected to emerge this year after past control issues.

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Meet the Browns Nominal Right Hander Nate Andrews Jr.

Nathan A. Andrews Jr. of Rowland North Carolina a six foot tall right handed pitcher with a long minor and major league resume appears likely to join the St. Louis Browns. Born September 20 1913 in Pembroke North Carolina he starred at Presbyterian Junior College Maxton NC and the University of North Carolina before signing in 1934. His early pro trail carried him through Greensboro Asheville Fortchester Martinsville and Columbus in 1935 and Sacramento in 1936 before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1937 and later Columbus again in 1938 39. He returned to the Cards late in the season was drafted by the Browns and began with football and basketball at North Carolina A. He is married.

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Old Fox predicts grief for Yankees with lefty trio

The Old Fox plans to slay the world champion Yankees with two left handers Chase and Joe Krakinas kag and Leonard, the American League’s four-game winner last year. Ten pitchers will be carried with regulars Leonard, Krakuskas, Chase, Joe Haynes, and Sid Audson as a fifth.

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Sanders Names New Vanderbilt Coach in Tennessee

Henry Russell "Red" Sanders, former Vanderbilt quarterback, returns to Vanderbilt as head football coach at 35, succeeding Ray Morrison who resigned to lead Temple. Sanders, then LSU backfield coach, reportedly signs a three year deal valued at 6500 per year.

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New Swim Record Set by Iowa Freshman at Meet

Al Povoilitis of the University of Iowa freshmen from Chicago swam the 1 meter breaststroke in 113.5 seconds, beating the former national Intercollegiate record by two and seven tenths seconds. The feat occurred in a special race before the Iowa-Northwestern meet, which the Hawkeyes won 46 to 38.

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