Boston's Nine Needs Pitcher for 1941 Season
Sarasota report on the Boston Red Sox outlines a rebuilding pitching staff under manager Jane Cronin. Lefty Grove may be the top starter at 41, with Ryba and Dickman among hopefuls. questions linger over depth and consistency as the lineup features Williams and DiMaggio supported by Pytlak.
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Nelson Wins Greensboro Open in Narrow Finish
Byron Nelson, nicknamed War Admiral, captured the Greensboro Open with a 276 aggregate, two strokes ahead of Vic Ghezzi. Ben Hogan, Lawson Little, and Ralph Guldahl shared top five positions as the 12,000-strong crowd watched the PGA event at Sedgefield Country Club. Nelson earlier set a course record of 64 and shot 70 70 in the 36 hole final.
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Lombardi Loved by Teammates Says Cubs Boss
In Spring Training at Tampa Lombardi earns praise as a great personality and smart catcher. Bill McKechnie and peers describe him as universally respected, early arrivals, late stays, and a habit of mentoring rookies with humor and generosity.
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One Man Gang May Be Answer to Prayers for Hurling Strength
Mike Ryba, billed as a one man gang, joins the Boston Red Sox to bolster a thin pitching staff. A veteran with 24 wins in the International League and multiple MVP awards, he has pitched, played, and managed across leagues. Ryba’s versatility and history with Springfield and the Cardinals position him as a promising reliever and occasional starter for Boston.
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No Contenders Named for Louis as NBA Rates Challengers
Milwaukee Wis March 24 U P The National Boxing Association listed no logical contenders for the Heavyweight title with Joe Louis and rated the top challengers as outstanding boxers Billy Conn former light heavy weight champ set to meet Louis in June was listed as outstanding along with Max Baer and Lou Nova Anton Christophoridis Greece replaced Conn atop light heavy Leonard Harvey England rated logical contenders NBA champions named include Tony Zale Welterweight Frtian Zivie Lightweight Sammy Angott Pete Scalzo and Lou Salica BATON ROUGE La March 24 LSU will meet Fordham in football 1942 and 1943 with Texas A and M on schedule as well as other games to be announced Nov 6 1942 game with Fordham set New York City
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Grapefruit League Inspects Help Athletics and Other Clubs
Exhibition games reveal value beyond hype as teams like the Philadelphia Athletics and Yankees test lineups in Florida and California. Dodgers face mixed results while Lou Novikoff struggles. other clubs evaluate players such as Hank Danning and John Grodzicki amid broader league experiments.
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Dodgers Shape Up as One of Best Outfits
CLEARWATER FL A March report on the Brooklyn Dodgers shows a physically fit squad in Florida with Waner in top form. Reiser Medwick in the outfield, Hamlin and Casey expected strong seasons, Wyatt improving and Phelps sidelined by sinus illness. MacPhail enforces helmet use with a $100 fine to prevent injuries.
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Women's Ace Cager Hazel Crutcher Walker Seeks All-America
Hazel Crutcher Walker of Little Rock Flyers begins her campaign to earn eighth all America recognition as the 1941 National AAU Women's tournament opens in St Joseph. The Flyers hold No 1 seed as Lottie Jackson joins Nashville six in the field amid strong title hopes.
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Women Golfers Are Winners in New Orleans Exhibition
Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Mrs Frank Goldthwaite of Fort Worth rallied to defeat Patty Berg of Minneapolis and Mrs Sam Israel Jr of New Orleans 2 and 1 in a British war relief charity match at the New Orleans Country Club. Jameson, a 1939 and 1940 national champion, closed with a 37 after Goldthwaite sparked the comeback with a birdie on the 10th hole. Patty Berg led early with a 38 on the front, but finished 41.
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Boxing fame and horse race talk sweep across sports pages
Hottest fight manager Jimmy Johnston headlines a column of boxing buzz with Abe Simon Bob Pastor and others circling Joe Louis. Mentions Kansas City Florida Santa Anita Derby San Francisco potential Derby, golf and boxing notes, plus Mel Ott and Reds Knot-Hole League balls and a Big Ten commissioner worry.
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Brown Bomber Campaign Marks Heavy Bum Destruction
Official communique credits the Brown Bomber with destroying 805 pounds of bums since starting his sock of the month campaign. War reports attribute widespread wetness in Florida to the Cleveland ban club, noted for bouncing around the state.
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Oklahoma A&M stars skip New York AAU meet
Oklahoma A&M wrestling champions headed home from Lehigh after dominating the NCC A competition this past weekend and choosing to focus on studies. Freshman squad members will still enter the New York AAU event for experience, coach Arthur Griffin said. The Cowboys have won six national AAU team titles since 1925, last claiming one in 1938.
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Nelson Wins Greensboros Open In Two Stroke Triumph
Byron Nelson shot 2 under par 70 to finish 72 holes at 276 and win the Greensboro Open by two strokes over Vic Ghezzi, earning $5,000. The AP notes other sports results from coast to coast including boxing, swimming, skiing, and college basketball and wrestling titles.
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