Trout serious on mound for Tigers after clowning
Paul Dizzy Trout, a 23 year old pitcher with a high velocity delivery, shows potential for Detroit after a string of minor league seasons. Once known for loud camp antics, he now aims to improve control and join the Tigers rotation, with a 22 win showing in Texas League cited as his past peak.
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Dizzy
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Lakeland
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Chicago
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Terre Haute
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Promoters Seek Galento Louis Bout Venues
Philadelphia New Jersey promoters bid for the Tony Galento Joe Louis heavyweight title fight. Mike Jacobs seeks NYSAC sanction to hold the bout in June in New York with discussions on Jersey plans and possible Paterson arena. Opinions favor Philadelphia or New York, while New Jersey tax cuts are pitched to lure the event.
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Joe Louis
Mike Jacobs
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Abe Greene
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Jacobs
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Galento
Quaker City
Chicago
Joe Foley
New York Commission
Yankee Stadium
Senators Hope To Build Pennant Contender From Raw Material
Washington manager Bucky Harris remains hopeful despite Cuban imports and rookies crowding spring training. He aims to develop three to four strong pitchers from a youthful group including Joe Krakauskas, Dutch Leonard, Iken Chase, Roberto Ortiz, Rene Monteagudo, and Roberto Estalello. Offense features John Lewis, Buddy Meyer, Cecil Travis, Wasdell, Wasdell and George Case in a deep lineup led by Rick Farrell behind the plate.
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Tony Galento
Charlotte
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Bill Terry
John Lewis
Buddy Meyer
Cecil Travis
Travis
Cherley Gelbert
Wasdell
West
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Taft Wright
Rick Farrell
March 25 Duckpin Tourney Opens at Coliseum Alleys
The Cumberland Valley duckpin tournament kicks off March 25 at the Coliseum alleys, running to April 29. Teams from Martinsburg Winchester and Cumberland fill the field with eight clubs from Martinsburg a dozen from Winchester and four from Cumberland. Entries cover singles doubles and mixed doubles with numerous local clubs and businesses represented including St Pauls Sunday School Western Maryland Railway Hartle Company Hershey Milling Victor Hosiery and National Biscuit Co among others.
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Mary Riley
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Ruth Bowman
Irene Bonebrake
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Verna Mowen
Harriet Pope
Bertie Miller
Violets
Carrie Nanamaker
Thelma Sours
Angie Fouke
Lois Lumm
Mary Jane Lumm
Lilacs
Cora Weaver
Blanche Dusing
Alma Harper
Evelyn Needy
Louise Diehl
Mary Kretzer
Norman Heapfer
John Minnick
Les Halelm
BE. McDonald
C. Lippy
H. Young
M. Carbaugh
H. E. Lippy
H. W. Kretzer
N. C. Hepler
St. Paul's
R. K. Edwards
Carl Metz
Donald Mitchell
William Deavers
Richard Lehman
Lester Cromer
Donald Kephart
Preston Mockersmith
Hagerstown Rubber Company
Rufus Edwards
A. Fiddler
R. Fresour
R. Griffith
U Wopenhavard
F. Warrenfeltz
Hagerstown
Shae & Legging
P. Jacobs
McAfee
Rotzer
Ripple
Showe and Henson
National Biscuit Co
R. Cearfoss
H. Wroutzahn
J. Linn
P. Hines Pbcker
Joe Hildebrand
Western Maryland Railway
S. Palladino
R. Ford
C. Shaw
Stouffer
F. Carty
J. Hildebrand
K. Ford
Cecil Shaw
Hartle Company
J. Herr
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G. Saunders
C. V. Baker
D. Kephart
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Jack Herr
Guy Sanders
Guy Saunders
Hershey Milling Company
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W. Dellinger
Bud Whitmer
CG. Knepper
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Chester Knepper
Try Me Bottling Company
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E. Tyler
W. Bradley
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George Eakle
Whitehead Shows Form in Giants Intra Camp Game
Burress Whitehead hit three times including a double as he appears to round into form for the New York Giants in Baton Rouge. The Joe Moores lost 10-2 to the Mel Otts with Whitehead at third handling four plays perfectly. Zeke Bonita left Washington to take over first base duties.
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New York Giants
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Mel Otts
Zeke Bonita
Washington
Gomez Learns Indian Sign Pitch From Redskin Ace
AP feature describes Lefty Gomez visiting Buffalo Bear at a fantasy scene during spring training. Gomez learns a two handed sign pitch and trades quips about baseball lore while Buffalo Bear demonstrates a ceremonial drum and peace pipe as part of a humorous account with period tone and rival commentary.
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Chief Buffalo Bear
Lefty
Buffalo Tear
el Goofy
Dope Book Centennial Edition Details 1939 Baseball Facts
The Sporting News releases the Centennial Edition of The Dope Book to mark baseballs 106th anniversary. It comes in vest pocket size with a gold cover and includes 100 year history highlights rules changes for 1939 box scores of Vander Meer no hitters league schedules rosters leaders World Series data 1938 All Stars and notable year figures.
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Sporting News
St. Louis
Johnny Vander Meer
Markets To Open Court Series Here In Western Maryland
Dor sey Marketeers meet Cumberland Collerans in a best two out of three for the Western Maryland basketball title. First game at Armory on Sunday, second in Cumberland next Sunday, third if needed at the larger crowd court. Intercollegiate rules, one official from the upstaters and one from the Marketeers. Both teams boast strong rosters and fan followings. Management says no ticket price increase. a record crowd expected.
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Dorsey Marketeers
Cumberland Collerans
Armory
Cumberland
Upstaters
Weight That’s Up Must Come Down
Baseball players relax with hot baths massages and exercises as the off season weight drifts down. Carl Hubbell plans to test his shoulder and consider surgery if needed. Bill Terry and Gabby Hartnett endure hot packs after sessions while watching Hank Berra and others to shed pounds and regain form.
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Bill Terry
Hank Benura
Terry
Gabby Hartnett
Gabby
Chicago Cubs
Frey leads Reds past Cardinals in exhibition win
Lonnie Frey hit a triple and a double in his first appearances to help Cincinnati outhit St Louis. The Reds defeated the Cardinals 6 to 3 as a four hit rally in the fourth inning doomed the visitors.
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Tampa
Fle
Lonnie Frey
Cardinals
Bowlers Organize VI a City Association Formed
A new bowling association formed in the city with nine leagues on the ground floor including Eagles Elks Sunday School Potomac Edison Business Men's Western Maryland Gas Southern Shoe and Pangborn leagues. Officers elected E I Lizer president John J Sommers vice president R A Magaha secretary John Kerr treasurer. executive committee named Frank Kaiss George W Fisher Mrs Olive A Jones Catherine Burgan. MILLS IN WORKOUT San Antonio March 13 Southpaw Howard Mills ended a 12 day holdout to join St Toms Browns in a light workout. Al Todd formerly of Pittsonreh now with the Boston Bees.
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R. A. Magaha
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John Kerr
Eagles and Sunday School League
Frank Kaiss
Elks and Business Men’s League
George W. Fisher
Olive A. Jones
Catherine Burgan
Southern Shoe League
Santa Anita closes most successful racing season
Santa Anita wraps up its five year history making winter meeting with record wagering of 34,589,051 dollars over 52 days, a daily average of 665,174. Forty thousand fans filled the track as Kayak Seabiscuit and Cravat highlighted a parade of champions. Johnny Longden crowned jockey king with 302 mounts and major owners and trainers collected large purses.
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Arcadia
Elks
Charles
Howard
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Ciescia
King Ranch
Texas
Cravat
Johnny Longden
Cumberland Valley Spring Field Trials Preview
One of R Q Gook's fine bird dogs holds point. Field trial followers will see Cum perland Valley's cream in action on March 25 during the spring field trials.
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R. Q. Gook
Cumperland Valley
Fruit and Nut League shakeups and standings update
The Alsatia Fruit and Nut Leagues see the Peaches topple first place Quinces in the Fruit League as Hazelnuts seize top spot by two games in the Nut League with two bowling nights left. Bananas and Peaches post high scores, and Quinces captain John Minnich posts top three game total. Jimmy Wilson former Phillies manager now coaches Cincinnati. Harleich Grimes becomes Montreal manager.
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John Minnich
J. Ward
Jimmy Wilson
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati
Harleich Grimes
Recone
Brooklin
Montreal
Cumberland Valley Field Trial Plans Eight Annual Event
Field trials are planned for Saturday March 25 marking the Cumberland Valley Field Trial Club eighth event since 1935. Judges Matt Trimble of Pearson Maryland and D Leslie Kline of Winchester Virginia will preside as the club expands its program. Committees for care and kennels grounds birds dinner and drawing and other duties are named with D R Snively as president and various local members handling logistics and prizes.
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Matt Trimble
Pearson
Maryland
D. Leslie Kline
Winchester
Virginia
D. R. Snively
Henry Hanson
Irvin Rutledge
Roger Cook
George Reynolds
Glenn Oh
Charles Dysert
Riley Daniels
D. Roymorte Ive Dy. Porterfisid
Riles Dar
Lady Elks Stay Two Games Ahead In Bowling Standings
December holds a two game lead on the pace for leaders in the Elks Bowling League with October in second. Mame Harbaugh rolled 104 for high single, Elizabeth Brors had 103 pins, Evelyn Startzmank was third with a nine count.
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Litle Hewors
Elks
Mame Harbaugh
Elizabeth ,Brors
Evelyn Startzmank
Schlotterbeck’s Tackle Shop Ad Promotes New Stock
1939 fishing tackle ad announces all new stock and quality tackle at low prices. Schlotterbeck's Tackie Shop by Patamac Street in town, phone 2575, offers a wide selection for anglers.
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Fiebereth” Schlotterbeck
SN. Patamac St
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