Chuckle Wins Six-Furlong Clearwater Purse at Tropical Park
In Florida’s Tropical Park meet Chuckle, a 6 furlong specialty mare, edged Zacabrand by a head in the Clearwater Purse. Joe Burger faded to third as Time O War faltered late. attendance reached 4,310 and the day’s total handle was $299,805.
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Tropical Park
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H. A. Catalano
Santa Marie
Zacabrand
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Belay
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Blond Tiger Kayoes Jones In Hilltop Arena Bout
The Blond Tiger a 125 pound fighter from Lowell Mass knocked out Ray Jones 125 of New York in the second round of an eight round final at Hilltop Arena Norwich Conn The six bout card featured five knockouts semi final Tommy Keene 145 of Pittsburg won by first round technical knockout over George Humes 144 of Hartford Referee Hughie Devlin faced boos for stopping the Humes bout
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Blond Tiger
Lowell
Mass
Ray Jones
New York
Hilltop Arena
Tommy Keene
Pittsburg
George Humes
Hartford
Hughie Devlin
New London
Humes
Farms Help Cardinals Again
The St. Louis Cardinals credit their farm system for replenishing their roster this wet year. Billy Southworth cites Emil Verban and Augie Bergamo as improvements at infield and outfield, plus four developing pitchers Al Jurisich Blix Thonnelly Bud Byerly and Fred Schmidt. Verban Bergamo and Burnett rose through Detroit Richmond and Sacramento connections aiding the club’s depth.
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Cairo
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Billy Southworth
Emil Verban
Lou Klein
Augie Bergamo
Harry Walker
al Jurisich
Blix Thonnelly
Bud Byerly
Fred Schmidt
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Sacramento
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Coast Guard
Major League stars undecided on 1940 season
Two prominent MLB players Eugene Geary and Warren Rosar said they have not decided whether to report for spring training. Geary, a shortstop recently sold from Pittsburg to Philadelphia, remains 8-A but expects 1-A reclassification. Rosar, Cleveland catcher, works at Buffalo Arms and has a deferment until August. Both are 27 and fathers of two.
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Eugene
Huck) Geary
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Warren
Buddy) Rosar
Cleveland
Geary
Kosar
Buffalo Arms Corporation
Coast Guard Cruises Past Ellis Island in district clash
Coast Guard defeated Ellis Island 89 to 40 in a district basketball game. The mismatch saw Coast Guard control early and build a wide margin, with contributors from the squad extending the lead throughout the contest.
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District Coast Guard
Ellis Island Coast Guard
Tropical Park Race Card and Results Highlight
Race by race at Tropical Park listing purses, ages, distances, and entries led by First Race for 4year-olds and up at 6 furlongs with Canters Best and others. subsequent races feature pools from $1,200 to $10,000 plus Derby entries and notable horses like Sweep Swinger and Signals Bloke. final results include post times and payoffs.
Runners Compete Across Mixed Race Card At Oaklawn Park
Results list multiple races at Oaklawn Park with finished and tied times. Participants include horses like Santa Marie Back To Back Frances W and Gesha, showing payouts and placements for several fields plus daily double outcomes and a final field summary.
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Arkansas Derby Draws Full Field of 3-Year-Old Stars
Fifteen horses entered for the tenth annual $10,000 added Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. Challenge Me carries 120 pounds and will be ridden by Anthony Skorowski from post six. top weight 123 belongs to Manche Peak in post 11. Other notable entrants include High Fox Big Head Green Bush and Cal Manche Peak as Derby eligibles vie for the mile and furlong centerpiece.
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Dodgers Rookies Hit Four Homers in Exhibition Win
Brooklyn Dodgers debut in exhibition play by walloping Army 18 to 4. Outfielders Luis Olmo and rookies Gene Mauch and Edwin Snider homered, while five hurlers limited Army to four hits. Sunkel started for the Dodgers and was followed by Gabbard Studner Tart and Roxburgh.
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West Point
Luis Olmo
Gene Mauch
Edwin Snider
Brooklyn Dodgers
Walloping Army
Tom Sunkel
Montreal
John Gabbard
Les Studner
Bob Tart
George Roxburgh
Pirates Stage Tough Practice in Louisville Workout
The Pittsburg Pirates conducted their stiffest spring workout in over two weeks at Parkway Field preparing for exhibition games with the Chicago White Sox. Manager Frankie Frisch noted pitchers strengthened by daily sessions in Muncie Indiana and that Mavier Rescigno Johnny Gee and Rip Sewell would likely start today.
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Chicago White Sox
Buccos
Colonels
Parkway Field
American Association
Frankie Frisch
Muncie
Ind
Frisch
Mavier Rescigno
Johnny Gee
Rip Sewell
Nats Open Spring Exhibition vs Martin Bombers in D.C.
The Washington Nats begin their spring schedule in College Park against the Martin Bombers, with Milo Candini, Mickey Haefner and a third pitcher likely to share duties. Expected starters include George Case, George Myatt, Stan Spence, Bob Ortiz, Joe Kuhel, Luis Suarez, Rick Ferrell, and Johnny Sullivan.
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Washington Nats
Martin Bombers
Milo Candini
Mickey Haefner
George Case
George Myatt
Stan Spence
Bob Ortiz
Joe Kuhel
Luis Suarez
Rick Ferrell
Johnny Sullivan
Newark Chattel Plays Second for Yankees Exhibition
Joe Buras, a Newark chattel, worked at second base for the New York Yankees as they prepared for the season opener. The final rehearsal was held in the Armory since Bader Field was too wet for play.
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Atlantic City
N. J. GP
Joe Buras
New York Yankees
Bader Field
Ten Jockeys Granted Licenses by New York Stewards
The Jockey Club NY stewards awarded riding licenses to ten jockeys including Eddie Arcaro Ted Atkinson Leonard Loveridge James Lynch Tony Pascula Bill Pearson Joe Renich Arthur Valentine Charles Wahler and Robby Permane. They did not act on Bobby Merritts license as the appellate division ordered a new hearing with no date set.
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New York
Jockey Club
Bobby Merritt
Supreme Court
New York State Racing Commission
Merritt
EddieArcaro
Ted Atkinson
Leonard Loveridge
James Lynch
Tony Pascuma
Bill Pearson
Joe Renich
Arthur Valentine
Charles Wahler
Robby Permane
Florida
Foley Keglers Face DeMento All-Stars In Sunday Match
The Foley Keglers meet DeMento All-Stars in a charity bowling game at DeMento's Recreation on Sunday April 15. Proceeds support the Ambulance Plane drive by the HS I. B. featuring Foley lineup: Tom Chick Foley Willie Foley Tommy Thorns Bear Beale Bill Barrett George Luce. DeMento lineup includes Pete DeMento Eddie Inglis Pat Simmons Jim Lacy Gene Bell Frasa Jack Leonard.
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DeMento’s Recreation
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de Mento Womens League
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Willie Foley
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Bear” Beale
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Jim Lacy
Gene Bellfrase
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Texas A and M tops Southwestern 13 inning clash
The Texas A and M Aggies defeated Southwestern 13 innings 13 to 11 at Kelly Field. Flyers hammered Texas 8 to 1 at home with strong hitting and pitching.
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Southwestern
Kelly Field Flyers
University of Texas
Clint Smith Wins Lady Byng Trophy for Sportsmanship
Clint Smith of the Chicago Blackhawks, part of the Bentley Smith Mosienko line, received the Lady Byng trophy for sportsmanship and playing ability. It marks his second win of the award, the first coming in 1938 39 with the New York Rangers, as voting by NHL clubs placed him ahead of Herb Cain Syd Howe and Loine Car.
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Lady Byng
National Hockey League
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Sask
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Wast Rangers
Wivers
Herb Caim
Boston
Detroit
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Barons Star Set for Action In Playoff Clash
Cleveland goalie Paul Gauthier may return for tonight's decisive playoff game against Hershey to decide the AHL final opponent for Buffalo. Gauthier has worn a brace after a leg muscle injury and practiced lightly, with Coach Bun Cook hinting he would use him if feasible. Cleveland trails Hershey two games to one after a 5 3 loss.
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Associated Press
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Cleveland Barons
Hershey
Bears
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Gauthier
Bun Cook
Cook
Barons
Cage Rule Change Seen Unfair Rap At Tall Boys
A New York sports column critiques recent basketball rule changes as unnecessary and unfair. The writer argues the five personal fouls, unlimited substitutions, and new rule banning defensive players from ball contact at downward flight will not notably affect play and mocks the era’s height and attitudes.
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New York
Connie Mack
Landis
Crenshaw Ace Tops Field At Tropical Park
In Miami Florida Grasshopper 2nd carries 120 pounds as the favorite in the Ponce De Leon Handicap a mile and a sixteenth field of six with Argonne Woods on 115 fifths Twoses 102 Sir Marloro 110 Outsiders Mixer 106 Sweep Swinger 109 and Stinging Bee 104 also slated weights. The race serves as a preview for next Saturday's $10,000 Tropical Handicap with no favorite appearing in today’s lineup.
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Vinal Haven
Royal Count
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Stinging Bee
The Tall Player Debate and Rules Change
The article argues tall players like Bob Kurland give teams an advantage that some see as unfair. Critics say height creates imbalances and could hurt smaller players by limiting mobility and bench time. Legislation aims to curb such advantages, though defenders call it protective rather than punitive.
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Bob Kurland
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