Matty Had 3 Shutouts in 1905 World Series
Baseball great Christy Mathewson, known as Matty, achieved three shutouts in the 1905 World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics. The article recalls his dominance, control, and strategic mastery, highlighting his lasting impact on pitching and the sport’s history.
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Matty
Harry Grayson
NEA
Christopher Mathewson
New York
Sam Crane
Mathewson
John McGraw
Connie Mack
Mack
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Christy Mathewson
Philadelphia Athletics
Andy Coakley
Chicago Cubs
Fred Merkle
Fred Snodgrass
Brown
Cubs
Tonto Coleman Joins Air Corps
Abilene Abilene Christian College head football coach A M Tonto Coleman was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Army Air Forces in Abilene April 7, as the college announces his departure from coaching to serve in the air corps.
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Abilene
A. M
Tonto) Coleman
Abilene Christian College
Army Air Forces
Bartell Heads to New York for Arm Treatment Amid Giants Uncertainty
Dick Bartell veteran infielder travels to New York City seeking treatment for a troubled throwing arm. The move comes as Sid Gordon may be drafted and join the New York Giants if he passes a physical examination. Bartell’s status as potential third baseman depends on Gordon’s clearance and Ott’s evaluation.
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Lakewood
N. J
Dick Bartell
New York Giant
Sid Gordon
New York City
Bartell
Mel Ott
Gordon
Simmons set to start in Red Sox outfield in Boston lineup
Al Simmons nearing a full outfield berth for the Boston Red Sox at Baltimore with rookie Tom McBride and veteran Pete Fox anchoring the sides as the veteran approaches his 40th birthday.
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Baltimore
al Simmons
Boston Red Sox
Tom McBride
Pete Fox
Globe News
Training Camp Briefs From Across The Leagues
Philadelphia manager Buckey Harris says at least four new faces will open the Phillies season April 21 with more deals under way. Other notes cover Lombardi’s status with the Braves, A’s mound help from Harris, Byrne and Murphy in Yankees’ camp, Dodgers and Yale exhibition, Cubs rallying in spring, White Sox-Cubs for Red Cross, and Southworth drilling Cardinals for batting practice.
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Hershey
Philadelphia Phillies
Buckey Harris
Asbury Park
N. J
Atley Donald
Tommy Byrne
Johnny Murphy
New York Yankees
Newark Bears
French Lick
Ind
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
Red Cross
Orval Grove
Cairo
Ill
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Survey Finds Pro Sports Vital. Horse Racing Least Essential
A wartime bedrock economy study by the Office of Civilian Supply endorses keeping professional baseball, football, and hockey admissions high to support morale, while cutting back horse and dog racing and other outdoor and indoor activities.
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Arthur F. Degreve
Washington
U.P
Office of Civilian Supply
War Production Board
James F. Byrnes
Inciaian
OCS
Treasury plan could stabilize currencies with no extra cost
Treasury officials propose a $5 billion postwar stabilizing fund with the United States contributing about $2 billion. If an international agency forms, the U.S. could switch its $2 billion domestic fund into the world pool, reducing need for new financing and exchange controls, aiding postwar recovery.
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Wshington
U. S., Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Treasury
New World Pool
Congress
Betty Grable Hospitalized For Operation In Hollywood
Betty Grable, known for lively dancing and hosting at the Hollywood canteen, entered hospital for an operation. Doctors said it is not serious but she will need three to four weeks of rest, halting filming of Sweet Rosie O Grady. A separate note reports a circus python swallowed a 934 pound goat.
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Hollywood
Betty Grable
Hollywood Canteen
Rosie O’grady
Women Win City Control in Kyle Texas Election
Women gained control of Kyle city government after a 9 seat ticket. Mary Kyle Hartson was elected mayor for a second term, with Mrs. Sparks as secretary treasurer and Mrs. Dickens as tax assessor-collector. Other elected officials include two women board members and three men for the city board. Elmo Nance was unopposed for constable, a post he has held thirty years.
Postman Numbers 12 Mile Route To 270 Mile Trip
Tahoe City reports Postman D M Brodehl adapted to heavy snow by delivering mail to lake post offices north and south. He made a 270 mile round trip via Reno and Carson City to Crystal Bay and considered a boat trip to Meeks Bay 12 miles south for tri weekly mail runs.
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Tahoe City
Lake Tahoe
Cal
U.P
D. M. Brodehl
Lake Post
Brodehl
Crystal Bay
Here
Reno
Carson City
Nev
Meeks Bay
Globe-News
Harris Thrills Phillies New Manager Bucky Harris
In Hershey on April 7, Stanley R. Harris speaks of excitement at managing the Phillies under owner Bill Cox. He notes promising young pitchers Al Gerheauser Jack Kraus and Charlie Fuchs, aims to rebuild from the ground up, and acknowledges ongoing trade buzz despite his optimism.
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Hershey
Stanley R. Harris
Phillies
Buckey
Bobo Newsom
Bill Cox
Phils
Branch Rickey
Hartsville
Bucky
Bobo
Washington Senators
Washington
Cox
al Gerheauser
Jack Kraus
Charlie Fuchs
Detroit
Senators Seffle Deal With Cash For Johnson Purchase
Washington completed a cash deal with Philadelphia Athletics for outfielder Bob Johnson. President Clark Griffith did not announce the amount. The Mackmen initially expected Ellis Clark or Jimmy Potahl to be involved but stayed with Johnson for cash. The Senators travel to Annapolis for a game with the Naval Academy tomorrow.
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College Park
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Bob Johnson
Clark Griffith
Senators
Johnson
Jimmy Potahl
Mackmen
Macks
Ellis Clark
Griffith
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Middies
Oana to Play for Milwaukee This Season
Hank Oana the only Hawaiian in professional baseball will leave this week to join Milwaukee for the American Association season. He played last year with Fort Worths Texas League club and had considered staying locally where he held a defense plant job.
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Fort Worth
Hank Oana
American Association
Milwaukee
Oana
Fresh Eastern racing season opens as Jamaica hosts bets
Fullerton notes bettors gain after a brief pause as the eastern racing season begins tomorrow with many southern favorites still en route to Jamaica. Ane Narra Gansett debuts Saturday with fewer betting options due to transportation delays.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Jamaica
Shanty Hogan
Rabbit Maranville
Fore River
Mass
al Buck
Boss Race
Dodgers seek SIAC list of high school coaches for summer camp
Conference declined the request as Dodgers pursue contacts for names of boys eligible for a summer training program. The item also notes various sports figures and events including Arturo Godoy, Fernando Menichelli, and a Louisville bat company diversifying into police captain outfits in a wide, assorted sports column.
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Dodgers
Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference
Rturo Godoy
United States
Fernando Menichelli
Santiago
Chile
Louisville
Billies
Umps
T. Stribling
Macon
Frenchy Bordagaray
Beavers
Ebbets Field
Army Air Field Tournament Scores Reported
In the Amarillo area basketball scoring update several units posted points including 600th TSS 101 10th Ac Sq 5 422nd TSS 52 19th Mess Gp 26 332nd AB Sq 39 and 60th Mens Sq 15 during the AMARILLO event as advertised by the News Globe Want Ads.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Rams Withdraw From NFL Amid War Service Shortfall
In a surprise move the Cleveland Rams exit the NFL for the duration as nine clubs vote to continue. Co owners Major Fred Levy and Lieut. Daniel Reeves suspend operations due to military service, with players redistributed among remaining teams and coach Chili Walsh estimating 14 to 18 players available. The league delays its college draft until Thursday amid war and talks rule changes to permit playing out the war.
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Chicago
Cleveland Rams
Rams
Fred Levy
Daniel Reeves
Cleveland
Charles “Chili” Walsh
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cardinals
Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Gus Dorais
Detroit Lions
National League
Western Conference
Washington Redskins
San Diego
Calif
Danning Goes Into Service For Giants Catcher Drafted
Los Angeles April 6 Big Harry Danning longtime New York Giants catcher will not play this year as he joins the army Uncle Sam summoned him into service after passing his physical and he now leads a 50 man contingent from draft board to the induction center He was deferred last December because his wife was expecting a baby and is now a father and a buck private.
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Los Angeles
Harry Danning
New York Giants
Sam
Draft Board
Danning
Bivins Wins Easy Decision In Los Angeles Bout
Jim Bivins, known as a duration light heavyweight, defeated Watson Jones by a clear decision. Bivins, a Cleveland native with a sharp jab and hard rights, will meet Pat Valentino in San Francisco April 26. Jones, unsettled by the big step up, showed moments but fought with a hampered left hand and faded late. Thieves steal 101 cans of food from Opal Baxter’s apartment, leaving fur coats and jewels behind.
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Bivins
Los Angeles
Jim Bivins
Watson Jones
Cleveland
Pat Valentino
San Francisco
Dusky Jones
Jones
U.P
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