Roundup of college and pro sports glimpses and notes
New York reports survey sports chatter on Vanderbilt football future Bobby Dodd as Temple coaching praise Ray Morrison Henry Frank Josh Cody list Red Ruffing and Williams bets Dizzy Dean baseball notes and a high school player Louis Romano rising to national intercollegiate tournament captain at Glenville State Teachers College in Kansas City
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New York
Vanderbilt
Ray Morrison
Bobby Dodd
Tennessee U
Philadelphia
Morrison-Henry Frank
Josh Cody
Temple
Clarksburg
W. Va
Romano
Glenville State Teachers College
Kansas City
Princeton Rooter Quips On Penn Princeton Game
A noisy Princeton supporter sparked chatter at the Penn Princeton game by claiming he is from Princeton Indiana and answering yes to being a Princeton man.
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Penn-Princeton
Princeton
Princeton, Ind
Exhibition Baseball Briefs From Camps Across Florida and Texas
The AP reports on early exhibition games as Chicago's Cubs and White Sox start spring rivalries. Washington and Cleveland plan Latin pitching to face each other while Philadelphia wins a 5-3 exhibition over Syracuse on errors. Athletics test Pirates in San Bernardino as Dodgers welcome Tex Carleton, and Indians open camp with limited rosters in Fort Lauderdale. Randolph airfield players join St Louis and Tulsa in San Antonio workouts.
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Los Angeles
Cubs
White Sox
Chicago
Dizzy
Philadelphia Athletics
Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Bucky Harris
Rene Monteagudo
Gilberto Torres
San Bernardino
Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Frank Frisch
Fort Lauderdale
Syracuse
Johnny Allen
Fort Myers
Oscar Vitt
San Antonio
Tex
Randolph Army Airfield
St. Louis Brown
Canada Auto Sales in 1939 Reach 90,000 Vehicles
G L A reports that sales of new passenger motor cars in Canada in 1939 totaled 90 000 units with a value of 97 092 388 dollars. This reflects the year's auto market activity and pricing levels across the country.
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Canada
Bean Rolls A149 Game
In the A149 league action Bean rolls to a decisive win over their rival as standings shift in the B-standings. Key players push the tempo and defense stifles the opponent scoring, widening Bean’s gap in the league table.
W. and L. Faces 21-Game Baseball Schedule
Lexington reports Washington and Lee's baseball team under Cap'n Dick Smith faces a 21 game schedule. Graduation decimated depth while several players did not return. Bob Gregerson anchors the staff with Lea Booth likely No 2 starter. Dick Smith Jr and rookies Lefty Snidow Jack Carlson Hal Harris vie for spots.
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Lexington
Dick. Smith
Washington and Lee
Bob Gregerson
Lea Booth
Dick Smith
Many Measures Failed To Pass In 1940 Session
Richmond March 14 The General Assembly improved its batting average in the 1940 session passing 455 of 870 bills introduced versus 448 of 870 in 1938 Among the 1940 measures 279 House bills and 185 Senate bills were approved with 11 House and 55 Senate bills still in committee or awaiting final action before the constructive session ends March 23 Remaining bills require typing proofing and signatures from the House speaker and Senate president.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Senate
House
Hanarea
Miller Softball Team Tops Kernstowners in Twin Bill
The Miller Graded School softball team defeated Kernstowners in a double header. Gordon Laing and Robert Lamp led hitting while Bernard Frye and Charles Loy pitched. First game ended 5-4 after a late Miller surge. second game 11-1 after a free hitting spree by Miller.
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Miller
Kernstown
Gordon Laing
Robert Lamp
Bernard Frye
Charles Loy
Winchester
Miller Pos
Charles DeHaven
Pingley
Pennington
Bryan Johnson
Jennings Fletcher
Ellis Adams
Verice
Lester Stickle
Philip Bayliss
Les Loy
Os Dunn
Richard Grove
Lamp
Buddy Stine
Jesse Donald
Eugene Rhodes
Ray White
Douglas Ritter
Ai Ca
Virginia Farm Real Estate Taxes Per Acre Lower Than U S Average
The University of Virginia News Letter reports Virginia 1938 farm real estate tax per acre at 26 cents versus 39 cents nationwide. Virginia ranked 45th in farm real estate taxes per $100 of true value, with only West Virginia Washington and Texas lower in the South Atlantic division.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia News Letter
Virginia
United States
C. F. Reynolds Jr
U. S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Washington
Texas
South Atlantic
Two Negro Trackmen Aim for Indoor Records at Dartmouth
Hanover N H March 14 Two Negro trackmen from the University of Pittsburgh head the Indians indoor carnival cards Long John Woodruff Olympic champion seeks to run 880 yards in under 1 49 2 on Dartmouth six lap board track His rival for the night is fellow Negro Borican who aims to lower his own Madison Square Garden three quarter mile mark while Woodruff targets the indoor half mile record
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Hanover
N. H
Long John Woodruff
University of Pittsburgh
Dartmouth
England
Syd Wooderson
Woodruff
Wooderson
John Borican
Borican
Governor Price Signs Bills In Virginia Action
Richmond March 14 Gov Price signed several measures including two affecting Fredericksburg making it part of the 15th judicial district and scheduling at large elections for a six member council. Other bills included education board authority over school buses and road transfers in Augusta county. The Heller Americanism bill awaits the constructive session and a ten day window to sign or veto.
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Richmond
Fredericksburg
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Langley Field 33rd Pursuit Squad Tops Post Basketball
At Langley Field Virginia the 33rd Pursuit squadron won post league honors with nine wins three tournament titles and a final playoff over the 36th Pursuit squadron in class B play. Private First Class Jacob Gallick led the scoring with 268 points including 124 two pointers and 20 free throws. Team members include James Thrift Homer Derting Robert Chew George Kitne John Pluka and Joseph Poshefko.
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Langley Field
Pursuit Squadron
Air Base Athletic and Recreation Department
Jacob Gallick
James Thrift
Winchester
Homer Derting
Hilton
Robert Chew
Irwin
George Kitne
Lancaster
John Pluka
Hazelton
Joseph Poshefko
Nesquehoning
Nothing New In Baseball Says Veteran Scout
Joe Sugden a St. Louis Cardinals scout and Roches ter Red Wings coach argues baseball has little new in 100 years. The 69 year old nearing 70 notes the game’s core is same as 40 years ago and cannot be fairly compared to today’s hitters.
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West Palm Beach
Fia
Joe Sugden
St. Louis Cardinals
Rochester Red Wings
Cardinal
Seyden
Union Town and Kingston Players Featured in Local Event
The report names Charles Moore from Union Town Pennsylvania Alexander Alisunakas from Kingston Pennsylvania Jacob Gallick from Simpson Pennsylvania Sergeant Albert Bland from Egg Harbor City New Jersey and Technical Sergeant Charles C Baird from Lawrenceville New Jersey as participants in a local athletic or military event.
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Charles Moore
Uniontown
Alexander Alisunakas
Kingston
Jacob Gallick
Simpson
Albert Bland
Egg Harbor City
N. J
Charles C. Baird
Lawrenceville
Hank Greenberg Shines In Detroit Outfield Debut
LAKELAND Fla March 14 Hank Greenberg looks strong in left field for the Detroit Tigers and says he enjoys the outfield role. Rudy York holds first base as manager Del Baker reshapes the lineup and the Tigers appear improved with Greenberg in the outfield and York at first.
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Lakeland
Fla
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Thes Tigers
Rudy York
del Baker
Greenberg
Hank
Dette
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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John
Montague
Maret
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Tropical Park
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Spencer Tracy
Knute Rockne
Dizzy Dean
Florida
Johnny Mize
Yanks
Charlie Keller
Joeo
Bees
York
Johnny Dickshot
Giants
Jo Jo Moore
Pepper Martin
Mudcats
Tom Yawkey
Red Sox
Herb Pennock
Red Face Gallery
Louis Romano
Sunshine Cleaners
East Piccadilly
Cas
Mangels~ Herold CO
Baltimore, Maryland
the McCoy
The
Associated Press
West Palm Beach, Fla
Phillies
Phils
Fila
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tex Carleton
G. L
White
Anderson
W. L. Bell Clothes
Buncutter
Lee Baking
Gulf. Oil
United Food
Nehi
Valley Service
Glaize Bros
Gulf Oil
Bell Clothes
Texaco
Lee
National Fruit
Scully
Ortstadt
Lee Bakery
Buncutter Tire CO
Wit Express
Gordon Liang
U. S
Price
Tigers
UNI
Oxydol
P&g
HVA
Lele
Gill’s Hotel
SWIFT
N.d A
California
Sunkist
Idaho
IOS
Land-O-Lakes
Turnip Greens
Bailey Brothers
Eagle’s
Brown’s
Fries Grocery
Cash & Carry
Harris Grocery
Sargent’s Cash Store
Wit United Food Stores
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