Show Paul Waner Signs Pittsburgh Papers PITTSBURGH Feb 19 UP UP- UP Paul Waner Vaner time three-time winner of the National league batting title was was safely in the Pittsburgh Pirates' Pirates fold today leaving only five Pirate regulars who have not signed forthe for forthe forthe the coming season Waner signed his 1938 contract after a hour 2 conference with President W. W E. E Benswanger It was believed he was given an increase increase increase in in- in- in crease over last years year's salary Leader in National league batting in 1927 1934 and 1936 Waner is the highest paid player on the club His salary has been estimated at between and After the conference Waner told sports reporters I am perfectly satisfied satisfied otherwise I would not have scribbled my signature on the papers |