Lombardi Joins Giants After Braves Trade Surprise
Ernie Lombardi expressed happiness with his shift from the Boston Braves to the New York Giants after a trade that sent him for Connie Ryan and Hugh Poland. Giants president Horace Stoneham and manager Mel Ott praised the deal, while Ott noted Lombardi would need time to get ready before debuting at the Polo Grounds.
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Connie Ryan
Hugh Poland
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Phil Masi
Horace Stoneham
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Mel Ott
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Black Sox Among Baseball's Great Yet Noted Winners
A look at the 1919 White Sox players who threw the World Series, led by Shoeless Joe Jackson and Eddie Cicotte. The piece highlights their talents, records, and the scandal that ended their era, noting Cobbs, Ruth, Speaker, and others who judged Jackson highly.
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Buck Weaver
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Eddie Cicotte
Harry Grayson
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Swede Risberg
Fred McMullin
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Joseph Jackson
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Today s Pitchers
National League matchups listed with pitchers Javery Wittig Head Poggamy Bithorn Riddle Grant. American League games including A Smith Dietrich Christopher Pyle Bonham and Hollingsworth Bridges. Note mentions saving lives with 18 75s.
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Ocean Wave Emerges as Derby Threat to Count Fleet
Louisville April 28 Ocean Wave powered to a nine length victory in a Derby trial mile and a quarter finishing 1:38 1 5 for the Wave while Count Fleet posted 2:07 for the same distance. The result shifts talk toward Ocean Wave potentially challenging Count Fleet in the 75 000 Rose Necklace Derby.
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Ocean Wave
Ben Jones
Johnny Longden
National League Standings and Us Standings Overview
A recap of National League standings and United States standings, outlining team positions, recent results, and notable shifts in the league table. Highlights include leading clubs and midseason movement affecting playoff prospects.
Navy Fighters Defeat Army Team in Red Cross Boxing Show
In San Antonio on April 28 the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station boxers defeated the San Antonio Army Camps team nine bouts to four in a Red Cross benefit event. An extra exhibition bout won by the Navy did not count toward the team totals.
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Veteran Harder Raises Chances of Cleveland
New York report notes Mel Harder, 33, pitched eight innings allowing four hits as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. The win positions Cleveland near the top in the American League as Harder remains a key pitching figure. Other early season results include Boston defeating Detroit and St Louis sweeping Chicago as the season opens.
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Whit Wyatt
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Fullerton Sees Baseball’s Batting Shift in War Era
The piece contrasts 1942 spring exhibitions with current season play noting higher runs and hits earlier. It suggests bat ball changes may influence offense and includes a remark about Ty Cobb or Willie Keeler fixing it. It also mentions Al Voice’s philanthropy and Ogden’s 35 former pros in war work or service.
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New York
Batoney
Ty Cobb
Willie Keeler
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Philadelphia
Ogden
Utah
Navy Pre-Flight School Aims 10 or 12 Game Schedule
Del Monte California Navy Pre-Flight School eyes a 10 or 12 game varsity football slate. Coach Lieut Al Humphreys faces uncertainty as about 300 players are expected to depart before the season begins. Captain Lyman Middle-
Ortiz Favored In World Bantam Championship Bout
Fort Worth in anticipation of a 15 round title fight between Manuel Ortiz and Lupe Cardoza Ortiz holds about 8 to 1 odds. Fans expect action as Ortiz relies on his boxer-slugger style to counter Cardoza’s straight punching.
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