Rookies Make Flashy Debuts
Willard Marshall of the New York Giants stars in his major league debut with a grand bases loaded homer to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 6-4 at the Polo Grounds. The Atlanta Crackers alum rose from minor league anonymity to superstardom, while Joe DiMaggio leads the Yankees to a 9-3 win over the Senators with five RBIs. Other rookies and veterans contributing include Vernon Stephens of the Browns, Rudy York and Dizzy Trout in Detroit, and strong starts from St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves pitchers.
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Willard Marshall
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Marshall
Atlanta
Brooklyn
New York
Washington
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Senators
DiMaggio
Buck Newsom
Vernon
Junior) Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
White Sox
Injury Jinx Hits Sandies In Amarillo Track Meet
The Amarillo Golden Sandies face injuries as Dick Cline is sidelined with a hip bone injury and Wes Elliott breaks an arm, leaving doubt over participation in the district meet at Canyon. Coaches Laughlin and Larsen report three good workouts and uncertain Saturday lineup amid MLB race uncertainty.
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Amarillo Golden Sandie
Dick Cline
Letterman
Canyon
Wes Elliott
Elliott
North Plains
Claude
H. M. Laughlin
Ross Larsen
Convert Truck To Ambulance In a Moment
A collapsible two-stretcher cradle enables conversion of light delivery trucks into ambulances in minutes. Presented by William Ruxton, head of the British and American ambulance corps, the system weighs 75 pounds and folds for storage. Trucks used by grocers and stores can be converted. cradle fits under floor with four metal plates, and unpacks in under a minute.
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New York
William V. C. Ruxton
Advises Early Workouts for Farm Horses
A. L. Harvey of the University of Minnesota farm school urges farmers to begin spring training for workhorses by early March to build horse power for the upcoming busy season. He notes many farmers keep workstock idle in winter and should start breaking them in now.
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ST. Paul, Minn
A. L. Harvey
University of Minnesota Farm School
Harvey
Borger Beats Amarillo 12 4 In Exhibition Opener
Borger Gassers shell Amarillo Gold Sox 12 to 4 in opening exhibition game. Key innings in fifth and eighth produced nine runs, with Chepeeta and Gilchrist collecting three hits each for Borger. Pitchers Unser and Florer locked down the victory as Amarillo managed seven hits.
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Borger
Borger Gassers
Amarillo Gold Sox
Gassers
Borgans
Larry Gilchrist
Chuck Chepeeta
Gilchrist
Chepeeta
Ross
Gold Sox
Gardner
Tribe
Moore
Tenorio
Cato
Berger
Amarillo
Yarborough
Trees
Wilfred Unser
Prather
Mathews
Unser
Florer
Freshman Marcia Chandler Posts Narrow Ocean Crossings
Marcia Chandler a 17 year old University of Pittsburgh freshman has crossed the ocean seven times Her parents Mr and Mrs H E Chandler serve as missionaries to China and await her next voyage
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Pittsburgh
Marcia Chandler
University of Pittsburgh
H. E Chandler
China
Dodgers poised to repeat as NL champions amid rival strength
Article argues Brooklyn Dodgers face tougher 1940s NL race with stronger Phillies and Braves, plus improved Cardinals and Pirates. It notes Dodgers’ 18 of 22 wins versus Braves and similar success versus Phillies, compares rival records, and stresses season-long robustness over late-season luck.
Artist Finds Army Buddies Good Models
Brooklyn artist Sydney Engelberg gains notice for a four part mural in Battery C's day room Fort Sheridan showing coast artillery life during Louisiana maneuvers. Highlights include Dream Sequence and a romantic interpretation of a soldier's longings with Private Fagelberg's mates as models. Engelberg, 29, chose to stay in service to finish the mural after eligibility.
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Fort Sheridan
Ill
Sydney Engelberg
New York
Brooklyn
Battery C
Coast Artillery
Louisiana
Sydney
Fagelberg
Engelberg
Major League Hurlers Today
Probable pitchers listed for American and National Leagues for April 16 games. Gatehouse vs. Dietrich in St Louis at Chicago. Knott vs. Wagner in Philadelphia at Boston. Gomez vs. Wilson in New York at Washington. Milnar vs. Bridges or White in Cleveland at Detroit. Schumacher vs. Head in Brooklyn at New York. Early vs. Hughes or Hoerst in Boston at Philadelphia. Erickson vs. White in Chicago at St Louis. Hamlin vs. Thompson or Vander Meer in Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Sun Again’s Warren Wright wins Keeneland six furlongs. War news impact on park attendance cited by Nashville manager.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Knott
Wagner
New York
Washington
Gomez
Wilson
Cleveland
Detroit
Milnar
Bridges
White
Early
Hughes
Hoerst
Chicago
St. Louis
Erickson
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Hamlin
Thompson
Vander Meer
Warren Wright
Whirlaway
Keeneland
Bless Me
E. R. Bradley
Nashville
Tenn
Larry Gilbert
Horsemen Call Meeting Here in West Texas Association Talks
Amarillo Horse Showmen plan first meeting Friday April 17 at 8 30 P M in the Talmage Apartments Game Rooms to discuss affiliating with the newly formed West Texas Horse Show Association Inc led by president Joe W Bowman of Lubbock and Amarillo vice president B I Barfield. The West Texas group aims to boost regional shows and interest in equine circles with affiliate representation from Abilene San Angelo Sweetwater Big Spring Snyder Colorado City Amarillo Lubbock Plainview Sudan Midland Pampa and Clovis NM.
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Amarillo Horseshow Association
Linda Miller
AHA
Talmage Apartments
Amarillo Association
West Texas Horseshow Association, Inc
Joe W. Bowman
Lubbock
New Horseshow Association
B. I. Barfield
Amarillo
Miller
West Texas Association
The
West Texas Horseshow Association
Frank Kelley
Abilene
San Angelo
Sweetwater
Big Spring
Snyder
Colorado City
Plainview
Sudan
Midland
Pampa
Clovis
N. M
West Texas
WTHA
Sandies Begin Spring Football With 44 Candidates
Coach Howard Lynch and T G Hull open spring training at Butler Field with eight lettermen from last season and 36 newcomers. The Sandies must finish spring drills by May 15 under Interscholastic League rules. Returning lettermen include Rex and Ray Daniel, Bill Jolly, F E J Watson, Bob Zelsman, Fluff Meyers, Dwight Hoskins, and Billy Lynch.
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Golden Sands Storm
Howard Lynch
T. G. Hull
Butler Field
Sandies
Lynch
Yannigans
Hull
Rex
Ray Daniel
Bill Jolly
FE. J. Watson
Bob Zelsman
Fluff Meyers
Dwight Hoskins
Billy Lynch
Jolly
Watson
Not Just Luck Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Hiram Walker and Sons Inc Peoria Tl markets a 90 proof straight bourbon aged four years under the label Its not just luck. The notice highlights the whiskey as a four year old product from Hiram Walker with a 90 proof designation.
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Hiram Walker
Hiram Walker & Sons Inc
Peoria
Admiral Chanticleer
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