White Sox poised for spirited bid for AL pennant
United Press dispatch from Asadena Cal March 19 notes White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes has rebuilt the club into a first division contender with winter trades led by Mickey Cochrane acquiring Gerald Walker Marvin Owen and Mike Tresh while sending Vernon Kennedy Dixie Walker and Tony Piet to Detroit and Washington Infield gains Joe Kuhel Minter Hares Luke Appling bolster the unit alongside a strong pitching core led by Lyons Stratton Whitehead and Lee plus prospects Dobernic and Zuehls Dykes debates four top candidates Walker Radcliff Rosenthal and Kreevich as the team eyes a repeat run at the Yankees Red Sox and others in the league
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Cal
U.P.J
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Gerald Walker
Marvin Owen
Mike Tresh
Vernon Kennedy
Dixie Walker
Tony Piet
Joe Kuhel
Washington Senators
White Sox
Zeke Bonura
Minter Hares
Luke Appling
Drkes
Walker
Rip Radcliff
Larry Rosenthal
Mike Kreevich
Radcliff
Kreevich
Luke Sewell
Tresh
Kennedy
Monty Stratton
Ted Lee
John Whitehead
Ted Lyons
Yost
Clint Brown
Bill Dietrich
Merrit
Sugar) Cain
Jess Dobernic
Rayne
Walt Zuehls
Dickes
Yankees
Red Sox
W Ngton
Cleveland
Feller and Hubbell Set For Sunday Mound Duel
In New Orleans two baseball greats, 19 year old Bob Feller and veteran Cass Hubbell, prepare to duel on the mound as Cleveland meets New York in opening series. Feller has yet to appear in a game this season while Hubbell is slated to start for the Giants. Jeff Heath starred in yesterday’s drill for Cleveland with power at the plate, suggesting he will contend for a regular outfield job.
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Cleveland Indians
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Andy Dporaskhy
Akron
Edge Findlay
Cave New Philadelpha
Frankie Baumholdtz
Midvale
Hiro
Heag
Paul Roeger
Enon
Roeger
New Coston
Bell Cagers win 30th in tight Lorain win
Bell Realty cagers edged Lorain Methodist Seniors 50 48 to reach their 30th victory this season. Vic Maiden led with 14 points while Jack Meritage and Reidy each added 12 for the losers, and Karo also scored 12.
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Lorain Methodist
Methodist Church
Lorain
Vic Maiden
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Karo
Reidy
Wazyutah
Total Eurain
Aladarian
Changed Dates Unfavorable To U S Olympics
CATRO Egypt March 219 Avery Brundage president of the American Olympic Association said the United States would campaign to have the 1940 Olympic games in Tokyo shifted back to August 25 September 28. The International Olympic committee, he noted, moved the dates after a climate report showing Tokyo would be too torrid. Brundage argued the shift would handicap American college student participation.
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Fry shoots 59 to reach Northern California semi finals
Earl Fry fired a 59 to eliminate his brother Mark in Alameda California advancing to the semi final round of the G A Northern California championship. He carded 12 birdies in 18 holes finishing 12 under par and one putted 14 greens.
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Fry
Standard Cleaners Reach Valley City Semi Finals
The Elrria Standard Cleaners advanced to the Valley City tournament semi finals after a 45 to 17 win over Belden Grange. Alex Mika led with 26 points, setting up a meeting with Ladi in the next round.
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Stia
Mike
Forbes
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Taylor
Geitwer
Graber
Rueel Oc Schuster
Davis To Twirl Against Boston Bees
BRADENTOWN Florida March 18 Di Ray Peaches Davis and veteran Ted Kleinhans were slated to pitch for the Cincinnati Reds in exhibition play against the Boston Bees. Lou Fette, a 20 game winner last season, to oppose the Redlegs as the contest opened. Frank McCormick starred at first base in drills as Cincinnati chose him over Baxter Jordan. Dee Moore was released to Syracuse of the International League.
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Di—Ray
Peaches) Davis
Ted Kleinhans
Cneinnati Reds
Boston Bees
Lou Fette
Redlegs
Reds
Frank McCormick
Bill McKechnie
Baxter Jordan
Dee Moore
Syracuse
Standings in American Bowling Congress tournament Chicago
Standings list five man teams led by Nabor Athletic Club Chicago 2996 and Polish Falcons Elizabeth 2967 with UAW Packard Local 190 Detroit 2967. Doubles top pair Louis Mornyak John Nazar 1227 and Walter Koczela John Gryska 1224. Singles leaders Frank Koley Brockport 689 and Theodore Siener Indianapolis 688. All Events leaders Don Beatty Jackson Mich 1978 and Arley Gaines Chicago 1876. The pool of the Pooka is a fairy tale locale near Dublin.
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Nabor Athletic Club
Elizabeth
N. J
UAW Packard
Detroit
Louis Mornyak
John Nazar
Walter Koczela
John Gryska
Frank Koley
Davidson Triumphs In Rialto Mat Feature
Hal Davidson of Glendale defeats LaCross after Powers forfeits the bad bean, with Davidson grabbing the stepover toe hold in 14 48 and finishing at 8 36 while LaCross exposed dirty tactics. Castle and Knox drew in a one hour bout as the crowd packed Rialto Theatre.
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Kansas City
Buddy Knox
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Knox
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Cleaners
Firemen Fleetfooted in Handicap Bowling Clash
A lively report describes a bowling match where firemen claim a handicap advantage over police, using a staged five against seven setup. The police allege the firemen exploited tactics, including misdirected alley play and a mistaken pinboy, to swing the score. The piece notes a second match planned next week and mentions local figures like Chet E Jr and Ed Stokes. It also covers state scholastic tournament semi finals with Hamilton favored by Roy Clymer.
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Everes
Uen Mosely
Bill Pthin
Dillman
Benton
Mischke
Kysaght
Osborne
Aftel Olmstead
Olmstead
Chet E. Jr
Wallace X
Otto J
Clyde W
Hees
Hudson
Ed Stokes
Stokes
Hamilton
New Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Newark
Columbus
Canton MacKinley
Roy Clymer
Clymer
Tuffy Bauer
Elyria High
State Tourney At A Glance
State tournament at a glance shows Newark Bridgeport and Shawnee advancing in early rounds with winners meeting for the championship. Notable scores include New Philadelphia 16 Akron Buchtelid Ramillar 39 and Canton McKinley 37 Newark 29.
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Hamilton
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OL Rey
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Hattirite
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Shawnee P. M
Yesterda
Akron Buchtel Id Ramillar
Canton McKinley
Cincinnati
Roger Been
Akron St .Incert
tAass
New Boston
Artville
West Milton
Columbus Upper Arlington
Wiltshire
Secret Red Snapper Bank Guarded Off Louisiana Coast
Morgan City, La. A secret red snapper fishing bank off the Louisiana coast is kept tightly guarded. Two Florida schooners are ordered away while crews on deck use hand lines after anchoring. The bank’s exact location is uncertain though thought to be offshore near South Ship Shore Light. Fishing from Morgan City is a $9.5 million enterprise annually and details of the bank are not disclosed.
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Gulf
United States
Berwick Bay
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Campeche Bay
Mexico
Pensacola
Fla
Florida
Red Snapper Secret Bank
Denver Safeways Meet Kansas City Healeys In Title Clash
Denver Safeways defend National AAU basketball title against dark horse Kansas City Healeys in the final tonight. Healeys advanced by routing Phillips 86 Oilers 39 to 13, while Safeways defeated Wichita Gridtoys 45 to 34 in semifinal action.
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Kansas City
Denver Safeways
Kansas City Healeys
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Healeys
Phillips
Oilers
Bar
Neville
Okla
Safeways
Wichita
Y M C A Basketball Carnival Tonight With Three Contests
The Elyria Hungarian Reforms schedule a double header at the YOM with the Canton Hungarian Reforms facing the local seagull and the Toledo Reforms at 9 30 pm. A regional match pairs Bell Realty against Martha Restaurants as Loruta County Class champions seek their 32nd win in four games.
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Louis Schmeling Fight On June 22
New York March 19 promoter Mike Jacobs announced heavyweight champion Joe Louis will defend his title against Max Schmeling on June 22. Location not disclosed though observers favor Chicago to avoid a New York anti Nazi boycott. Jacobs aims for Schmeling to train in the United States 40 days before the bout.
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May Schmeling
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Tournament Jettings OES SG Sketches Semifinalists Championship Prospects
NEW PHILADELPHIA teams show rangy speed and pivot use as Akron East Canton McKinley face tough semi final odds. Leonard Simonet and Chet Larrson loom as key centers for title push, with Newark and Bridgeport among hopefuls and Paul Rueger of Enon as a standout scorer.
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Leonard Simonet
Hamilton
Akron
Canton McKinley
Eure
Chet Larrson
Largon
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Botoy Mercer
Bewt
Regan
Bridgeport
Fenon
Oaks defeat Maumee Dairy in Alynia Ladies Bowling League
The Oaks beat Maumee Dairy in a league match last evening at Elyria Arena. Helen Bommer led The Oaks with a 571 series, followed by Ann Hauke at 407 as the high scoring pair in the event.
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Brown Sohloans
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K of Calleys
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Gilbert Wame
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Bercheek
Ws Zoo
Isheit
Traxler
Fothergill II VETHROMT in critical condition after stroke
Rob Fothersill, former outfielder for the Chicago and Boston American League clubs, collapsed at home and was rushed to St. Joseph's Morey Hospital in critical condition after suffering a stroke. The 235 pound former player, 38, retired from organized baseball in 1934 and coached at Lawrence Tech before he fell ill.
Cunningham Races Find Tonight in Jersey City
Glenn Cunningham meets Frankie Slater of Fordham in a 1000 yard national indoor event at the Metropolitan AAU games in Jersey City. Cunningham, holder of the world mile mark, recently beat Gene Venzke and Archie San Romani in the New Jersey track championships, as Manchukuo moves to sell liquor through a government monopoly.
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N. J
Glenn Cunningham
Frankie Slater
Fordham
Cunningham
New Jersey
Elizabeth
Gene Venzke
Archie San Romani
Newark and Canal Fulton Fives Favored For Scholastic Titles
Newark, Canal Fulton lead favorites in the 30th annual Ohio Scholastic Basketball tournament with eight teams advancing. New Philadelphia faces Hamilton in A semis while Newark meets Bridgeport. In B, Canal Fulton plays Shawnee, Enon, Hartville meet. Continuous upsets mark a tight field as Canal Fulton aims for potential glory.
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Canal Fulton
United Press
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P.J
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Hamilton
Bridgeport
Enon
Hartville
Akron
Ufe
Canton McKinley
Baseball Rumors Mix With Managerial Speculation
United Press staff correspondent reports on a flurry of baseball chatter from Florida. Prominent figures Mike Kelley Wes Ferrell and Sam Baugh weigh in on players potential fits and the Senators young southpaws Kendall Chase and Joe Krakauskas. Louisville State mascot talks surface and St Patrick's Day events in Daytona Beach are noted. Odds and opinions on Lazzeri Gordon and Cochrane frame expectations for the Yankees and AL teams.
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Stick
Ouisiana
Giants
Terry
Andy Cohen
Minneapolis
Daytona Beach
Bucky Harris
Tony Lazzeri
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Lazzeri
Mickey Cochrane
Yanks
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