Speaker recalls Feller predictions and 1920 Indians links
The piece quotes Speaker recalling last year’s cautious Feller win projection and his own updated view on Feller’s potential. It notes possible trades, Galehouse’s Boston connection, and views on the AL race while listing former 1920 Indian stars and their current lives.
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Sabin and Riggs Lead Davis Cup Berth Push
Wallop ing Wayne Sabin, a Winter circuit titleholder, names Gene Mako as a top Davis Cup singles contender while ranking Bobby Riggs, Sidney Wood, and himself above Don Budge. Semifinals set with Tidball, Steele, Bowden, Adelsberg as others contest spots. women’s quarterfinals also scheduled.
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Los Angeles
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Yankees Open Spring Conditioning Under McCarthy
ST PETERSBURG Fla March 1 Manager Joe McCarthy takes charge of his world champion New York Yankees spring conditioning today. The Yank boss arrived last night from his home in Buffalo.
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Reds Begin Training Camp With Early Workouts In Tampa
In Tampa Florida on March 1 1939 manager Bill McKechnie prepared for two workouts as the Cincinnati Reds opened their spring training with a full roll call anticipated.
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Indians Sign Trosky Campbell For 1940 Season Start
A 20 man Indians squad opened camp in New Orleans as Hal Trosky and Bruce Campbell signed contracts and will report Sunday with the rest of the roster. Manager Oscar Vitt voiced satisfaction with the early returns as rookies fill the lineup.
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Worthington Dry Cleaners Top Valley City 74–49
Worthington Dry Cleaners defeated Valley City Mack Vaults 74 to 49 in Valley City. Worthington led 48 to 19 at halftime and extended the margin with a strong fourth quarter 25 to 11. Newspavernably led Worthington’s scoring in a dominant team performance.
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Conn May Meet Kreiger In Non Title Fight
Billy Conn of Pittsburgh may fight Sally Kreiger the middleweight champion in a non title bout. Johnny Ray said Ed Frayne offered to bring Conn to Madison Square Garden on May 5 for the bout.
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Dodgers Emphasize Mountain Hikes For Pennant Run
United Press reports the Dodgers under Leo Durocher train with daily mountain hikes. Whit Wyatt and Red Evans pace six mile climbs, while Stainback and Lavagetto gain leg strength. Durocher predicts a stronger center fielder and improved year ahead for Brooklyn.
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Bohn Posts 713 Series Record In Local Bowling Event
George Bohn of the Bohn Flyers in the Colson Corporation League rolled 219 246 248 for a 713 series at Elyria Recreation alleys to set a new season high. His effort helped his team win three straight over the Basinski Banners as the leaders slip but stay atop the standings. Polly Fritz powered the Jewelers with nine points in a rapid OT win, while Joe Klimowszewski led scoring for the Industries with 12. Fox Furnace beat Troxel 47 14 with Lowell Wasem pouring in 16. Gardner Jewelers topped Steel & Tubes 51 33 as Tommy Dean and George Reimhardt led the Tubes’ bid with 12 and 4 from Doan and Lugas.
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Ramblers Triumph Over Elyria Hardware in 27 9 Victory
The Ramblers posted their third straight win by beating Elyria Hardware 27 to 9 on Ely school floor yesterday. Kinney led with 10 points and Ramblers seek bookings with Class C teams. managers should call Bill Hearne at 4523 between 5 and p m.
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Bowling League Tonight at Knights of Columbus Alleys
Schedule shows early shift at 7 Wines versus Fish Frys and Hamburgs versus Aies. Late shift at 9 Waldorf s versus Samson s with Pons vs Hi incomplete.
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Fox Furnace Jewelers Unbeaten In Cage Loop
Fox Furnace and Gardner Credit Jewelers remained undefeated in the second half of the City-Industrial Basketball League after tight wins. Jewelers edged General Industries 23-22 in overtime amid a fight between Walt Michael and Dick Urig. Fox Furnace beat Troxel 47-14. Steel and Tubes beat Standard Cleaners 27-13.
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Voyage notes from a coast voyage to California and Hawaii
A travelogue by Henry McLemore aboard the S. S. Lurline near San Francisco recounts life aboard a liner sailing from Honolulu. He describes crew size remarks from a passenger, calm seas, balloon signaling, and ship safety devices. He reflects on becoming a kamaini and nearing California while noting fruit fly warnings and parting from a Japanese beetle.
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C Loop Matches in City Class C Bowling Schedule
The Elyria Recreation league hosts four matches tonight. Wykrent's Grille faces Romeo Pump Old Mill Oil Bar meets Elyria Dairies Silver Fox confronts Big Casino and Brown Sohioans play Lodi Tavern.
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New Cigarette Holder Makes Rabbit Bone Ebony
In Lenox Massachusetts Joe Bartone uses a rabbit thigh bone as a cigarette holder. He cleans and trims the bone ends then inserts the cigarette tip into the larger end. With age the bone darkens to a shiny ebony color.
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Football teams of England at clear threat level
Fragmentary text mentions English football teams and a warning or threat context though specifics are unclear. No dates or names can be confirmed from the read text. Further readable details would be needed to identify teams or actions.
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Elyria Boxers Set for Lorain Fight Card Tonight
Elyria boxers Gussie Smallwood and Szefek Szefek highlight the Lorain Polish Club program at the Lorain Hall on Lexington and 17th. Smallwood meets Spaghet De Carlo in an eight round main bout. Szefek fights Don Blatchford in six rounds. Other bouts feature Offut Hoff vs Harry Teaney, Joe Mishak vs John Lucas, and Eddie Kujawski vs Welton Kytle. First bout, 8 15 P M.
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Steve Stefek
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Don Blatchford
Offut Hoff
Harry Teaney
Cleveland
Joe Mishak
John Lucas
Eddie Kujawski
Welton Kytle
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Charley White
Sanduskian
Wadsworth defeats Lorain in Akron Class A tourney opener
Lorain five falls 31 to 17 as Wadsworth knocks them out in the Akron Class A first round. Massillon and Akron Central win, while Dundee Garfield and Canton Township coast to early victories. Play shifts to Findlay Napoleon Dayton and other sites as state tourney entries loom.
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Wooster Star Cliff Smith Tees Up Buckeye Baskets
Cliff Smith, 6 foot veteran forward from Trenton New Jersey, helps Wooster rise in Ohio college basketball rankings. Coach Mose Hole uses him at center or guard, boosting the Scot squad with his long shooting and versatile play.
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Toledo Civic Groups Push Beautification Plan
Civic groups in Toledo unite to beautify highways entering the city, develop a boulevard system, and foster civic neatness including tidy walks and maintained medians as part of a broader streetscape effort.
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Cage Results Ohio Scholastic Tournament Scores Class A
Ohio Scholastic results from Akron and Youngstown report multipleClass A games. Akron Garfield 41 over Akron Jennings 14 and Akron Central 27 over Barberton 23. Massillon 33 over Cuyahoga Falls 24. Wadsworth 31 over Lorain 17. Canton Two 32 over Orrville 16. Youngstown Raven $4 over Sebring $2. East 41 over Austintown Fitch 35. Woodrow Wilson 37 over Salem 25. Hubbard 34 over Ursuline 31. McDonald 46 over Rome 19. Champion 47 over Canfield 38. Leetonia forfeited to Edgewood. Dayton 44 over Ohio University 35. Bowling Green 57 over Heidelberg 40. Muskingum 50 over Otterbein 47. Cedarville 41 over Wilmington 39. Long Island University 65 over John Marshall ab. Rescate 59. Dra Architects 28 over Indiana Tech 32. Chester Teachers 38 over Kuts mage 9. Albright 3%
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Dayton Hands Ohio U. Severe Buckeye Setback
Dayton defeated Ohio University 44 to 35 at Athens ending Ohio’s league title hopes. Dayton’s win narrows the race with Marshall and Ohio Wesleyan still in contention. Ohio meets Marshall next. Bowling Green and Muskingum won. Cedarville beat Wilmington. Kent State and Mount Union finish season. Westminster visits John Carroll.
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Admiral Doubtful Starter In Widener Cup Race Saturday
Miami March 1 The Admiral Doubtful's temperature today will decide if the $50 000 Added Widener Challenge Cup will have its favorite. Flight of Man O War’s famous son may be withdrawn if fever persists. trainer George Conway vows not to risk a sick horse. Owner Samuel Diddle hopeful but cautious.
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