Day Obiges With House All-Star Basketball Teams
George Day of Day's Hardware selects a first and second all star five from the YMCA House League. His first team includes Day, Stoney, Kranyak, Wagner and Baker with bold claims of strength and potential public appeal. The second team features Naughton, Austin, Donerkeil, Gough and Heidrich with confidence they could beat up to Indiana in the Big Ten.
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Indians Still After Heffner
New Orleans April 7 manager Oscar Vitt said the Indians may not start Sammy Hale or Jim Shilling at second base in the opener against the St. Louis Browns on April 18. Cleveland is still pursuing Don Heffner of the Browns, a holdout who refuses to play another year in St. Louis. Heffner came to St. Louis from the Yankees in exchange for Bill Knickerbocker.
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Jim Shilling
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Cochrane Tops Sports Pay Scale Amid Managerial Shakeup
Government figures reveal Gordon Mickey Cochrane the highest paid sport figure last year earning 45000 as Detroit Tigers manager though he was fired mid season. Lou Gehrig Dizzy Dean and Hank Greenberg each earned 25000. Leroy Mulliren leads Oklahoma A and M senior rifle team with third place among 21 in eighth corps area. Stillwater's Mulliren was top shooter in senior division. Russell Close loses post at Cuyahoga Falls high. E Earl Loucks named Martins Ferry coach.
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Santa Claus
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Russell Close
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E. Earle Loucks
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Revolta's six putts thrill hopeful golfers in Asheville
United Press reports from Asheville on April 8 1939 that Johnny Revolta six putted a green during the $5 000 open golf tourney. The odd round sparked jokes and renewed faith among players while details note other early round struggles and colorful anecdotes from the course.
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United Press
Sheville
N. C
UPR
Johnny Revolta
Asheville
Bangkok
Battle Creek
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Giants Open Two-Game Series With Memphis Chicks
Giants manager Bill Terry leads a 14 man squad to Memphis for a two game weekend series against the Southern Association club. Clyde Castellam likely to start with Hal Schumacher maybe Sunday. Carl Hubbell could appear.
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New York Giants
Bill Terry
Memphis Chicks
Southern Association
Clyde Castleman
Hal Schumacher
Carl Hubbell
Reds Beat Red Sox in Spring Exhibition Action
Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox five to three in Greensboro North Carolina resuming the spring exhibition series. Reds had an earlier 7-2 win at Lexington North Carolina. Expected today pitchers include Walters for Cincinnati and Ostermuller for Boston.
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Wykrent's Grille Nears Second Half Ladies Title
Wykrent's Grille moved within a game of the Elyria Recreation League second half title by winning three straight over Leos Five at the Elyria Recreation. Standard Cleaners gained on second place, while Sears Roebuck and Hilltop Tavern split matches. The City Loan W. T. Grant Company game was postponed. Helen Taylor topped with 529 in series, Edna Hines had 507 and a 205 single game.
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Teddy Weed Favored In Tropical Handicap at Tropical Park
Tamara stable's Teddy Weed entered as the favorite for the $10,000 Tropical Handicap, closing Florida Racing season at Tropical Park. Thirteen thoroughbreds competed. Francesco and Our Ketchum were tipped at 9-2, with Monday's benefit program the only prior interruption to the eight race card.
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St Louis Sailor Enters Transpacific Race
Oscar Johnson of St Louis enters his 66 foot ketch Nam Sang in the 2100 mile San Francisco to Honolulu Transpac race starting July 4. Harold Martinson of San Francisco will command the vessel with a coast guard lieutenant as navigator. Johnson plans to sail the voyage himself if possible. About 50 vessels are expected to compete in the two week race.
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White Sox routed by Pirates in 16 to 14 loss
In New Orleans on April 8 the Chicago White Sox prepare to face the Cleveland Indians after a 16 to 14 defeat by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ace pitcher John Whitehead had a rough day in Abilene Texas as Pittsburgh rallied with eight runs in the seventh inning. John Rigney and Clint Brown were slated to pitch for Chicago.
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Clint Brown
Tigers And Dodgers Play Series Finale in Augusta
The Detroit Tigers led the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-2 entering the seventh game of their Spring series in Augusta, Georgia. Hank Greenberg hit a game swinging home run as the Bengals piled up 16 hits.
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Toledo Set To Reunite Dempsey and Willard on July Fourth
Toledo plans a July 4 reunion to honor the 1919 title bout when Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willard. The event, led by Moris Shawkey, features a Toledo Mud Hens versus Columbus double header. Referee Ollie Record, age 68, and baseball immortals Cy Young and Roger Bresnahan are expected guests.
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Jess Willard
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Ollie Record
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Baseball's 100th Anniversary May 7 Mass Event Set
Ray Dumont predicts 50 000 teams in baseballs 100th anniversary May 7 with 12 000 towns hosting games. George Sisler to throw first ball in Wichita all star game while 50 year olds face players under 16 to show baseball spans ages. Dumont says never before have so many teams massed for one day of play.
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Metz and Bulla Share Land of the Sky Open Lead
In Asheville on April 8 two Chicago pros Dick Metz and Johnny Bulla shared the tournament lead in the Land of the Sky Open after second round play. They posted 70s to sit atop the field while Jimmy Thomson Gene Kunes Denny Shute and Paul Runyan shot 71s.
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Jimmy Thomson
Gene Kunes
Denny Shute
Paul Runyan
Johnny Revolta
Jack Toomer
Ky Laffoon
Jimmy Hines
Clay Heafner
Ralphh Gulfdahl
Cubs and Browns Renew Six-Game Series in San Antonio
The Cubs and Browns meet for the second game of a six game set in San Antonio after a 2 2 tie yesterday in Corpus Christi. Gene Lillard pitched for Chicago while Buck Newsom and Bill Cox worked for St. Louis. Augie Galan faces possible knee surgery.
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Cleveland and Philadelphia sparks in marathon hockey finals
The International American League finals saw Cleveland win 2 1 and 4 5 in triple overtime to clinch over Philadelphia with 0 2. Tonight Philadelphia visits Cleveland and Tuesday Cleveland hosts Philadelphia if needed. In the Stanley Cup race Boston edged Toronto 2 1 with a schedule of upcoming games through April 18 if needed.
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Sumter County Team Edges Opponent 14-6 in Victory
A Sumter area team posted a 14 to 6 win yesterday, rallying in the later minutes to secure the victory over their rival. The result highlights a strong defensive effort and a late scoring burst that sealed the game.
Barons and Ramblers Meet in Fourth Game of Series
Cleveland hosts Philadelphia in the fourth game of the five game International American Hockey League championship series. Cleveland leads two games to one and needs a win to clinch the title. If Philadelphia wins, the deciding game moves to Philadelphia Tuesday. Barons favored on home ice. Her gesheimer and Cunningham to leave Cleveland uniforms for Chicago.
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Boy Collects Snakes In West Hartford Bedroom
Paul H. Stevens a 15 year old high school student keeps a growing collection of snakes in a bureau drawer at home in West Hartford Conn He dreams of owning a boa constrictor and expanding his reptile hobby despite the unconventional storage.
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Harder To Pitch Opener For Cleveland In St Louis
In New Orleans Bob Feller and Johnny Humphries were set to split pitching duties against the Chicago White Sox. Mel Harder and Johnny Allen were chosen for Sunday's game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Oscar Vitt said Harder would likely start the Opening Day in St Louis on April 18.
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1938 Champs Take Slides Tonight In Bowling Congress
The Birk Brothers of Chicago defend their American Bowling Congress team title with Knute Anderson of Moline, IL, in the singles. Old Reading Beer leads five-man standings. Budweiser and Marrose No 1 trail. Two-man leaders are Phil Seuss and Murray Fowler. standings include Otto Jonsen Horace Fisbeck and more.
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New Philadelphia
Stiff Resistance Slows Up The Italians
French dispatches from Albanian sources report Albanians fighting the Italian expeditionary force after Tirana entry and holding them in several sectors. Albanian counterattacks at Kharrique drove the Italians back to a line still under pressure.
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Paul Lewis Follows John Henry On Long Boxing Trail
Phoenix April 8. Paul Lewis younger brother of John Henry Lewis aims for a pro career to carry the family name after John Henry retires to the ministry. At 18 he has six pro fights with five wins and hopes to fight in larger clubs in the East. Paul, smaller in frame, shows a developing left hook but more power in his right and vows to become a light heavyweight in about two years.
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Fighting in St Giovann Di Medua Escalates Under King Zog
Dispatch to the Albanian legation in London reports continued violent fighting at St Giovann Di Medua. The Albanian foreign ministry says King Zog’s army and police will fight the Italians to the last man.
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Still Seeking Basis For Contract In Coal Industry
In New York negotiations for a new labor contract in the Appalachian soft coal region faced uncertainty. About 320,000 miners were idle and 3,509 mines shut down as the United Mine Workers pressed for a wage-hour deal to replace the expired contract. Only 20,600 maintenance workers remained to keep mines ready for possible resumption.
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The Silent Observer and Mixed Humour Bits
A Pittsburgh woman sues for compensation after her husband bursts a blood vessel while blowing a Cornet in a penitentiary band. The page includes comic quips about birds horns, a one foot gutter remark, a tipsy gent joke, a wood cord dimensions tip, a room for three exchange, and Aunt Irma’s reaction to a Miller Angelus engraving.
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Elope and Forgiveness Tale Sparks Family Plan
A couple elopes amid family disapproval and a telephone twist ends with a plan to move in with relatives if a job is found. The piece then notes how bandits target liquor stores and gas stations as a moral aside. A second vignette shows a planned midnight rendezvous aided by parental help.
Quirky Verses and Odd Facts From Old Papers
A teacher quizzing about a spitball prompts a grammar lesson. A California bird hoards 525 pounds of string, could span 132 miles. An epitaph by a Quaker urges acts of kindness in the only life. A statesman aims to serve country while a politician pursues advantage. A Chicago magnate funds Hereford cattle for 25 years with profits to charity.
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