Major Leagues Open With Four Games And Shuts
Opening day in the Major Leagues featured four games and four shutouts amid poor weather. Cincinnati, St Louis, Cleveland and Chicago all won as pitchers dominated, with Vander Meer and Cooper in Cincinnati the marquee duel. Al Hollingsworth led the Browns past the White Sox 3-0, while Derringer’s Cub debut saw Pittsburgh fall 6-0 at Wrigley. Tomorrow’s schedule repeats matchups at four eastern parks with Good Friday open.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
St. Louis
al Hollingsworth
Browns
Chicago White Sox
Bill Dietrich
Baseball Standings and Results Across Major Leagues
Cincinnati leads with 1 0 win over St Louis in 11 innings while St Louis beats Chicago 3 0 Detroit defeats Cleveland 1 0 and Washington and New York games progress. Postponements include Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Brooklyn with probable pitchers listed for upcoming games.
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Brooklyn
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Gumbert
Starr
Lohrman
Head
Rowe
Javery
Gornicki
Passeau
Wynn
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Hughson
Flores
Gatehouse
Smith
Trucks
Harder
Weenee
Indians Edge Tigers 1 0 In Opener On Weak Ball Debate
Cleveland beat Detroit 1 to 0 as Tommy Bridges walked Cullenbine and Buddy Rosar drove in the winning run in the ninth. ONeill harshly criticized the new ball’s deadness, predicting poorer offense and higher scores across the league.
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Larry Smith
Leveland
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Tommy Bridges
Tribe
Cullenbine
Otto Denning
Buddy Rosar
Ray Mack
Rosar
Gene DeSautels
Lou Boudreau
Fullerton's Roundup Highlights 1943 Baseball and City Sports
The opening day MLB debate returns as hitters and pitchers face questions about early innings. Phils and Braves plan a June morning game for war workers. New York launches a first class kids program with 10000 prize money drawing 20000 youths in 13 events. City finals set for June as teams like the 49th St Rangers contest for $25 War Bonds in roller hockey.
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Phils
Braves
New York City
Dept. of Parks
49Th St. Rangers
Referee Named For Montreal Derby Curtain Raiser
Lieut Benny Leonard of the U S Maritime Service likely to referee the Greco Young bout in Montreal on May 8 Col A G White oversees the sport equipment purchase for Canadian soldiers Trainer Cecil Wilhelm notes Slide Rule trailed Derby candidate after Devil s Thumb injury affecting training plans
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Benny Leonard
U. S. Maritime Service
Johnny Greco
Terry Young Braw
Montreal
A. G. White
Cecil Wilhelm
Devil's Thumb
Toledo Rained Out Again in Portsmouth Exhibition
The Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Red Birds scheduled exhibition in Portsmouth was postponed by the umpire due to persistent rain. Teams hoped to play today, with a possible stay in Portsmouth for spring training or a return to Toledo if weather fails to improve.
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Toledo
Columbus Red Birds
Toledo Mud Hens
Portsmouth
Marshall Beats Chris Toforidis In Ten Rounds At Arena
Lloyd Marshall a Negro puncher defeated former light heavyweight champion Anton Christoforidis in a ten round bout at the arena last night. The result likely sets up a Bivins Marshall title bout possibly outdoors at the Stadium this summer.
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Cleveland
Lloyd Marshall
Anton Christoforidis
Jimmy Bivins-Marshall
Shipbuilding aims for 1943 goal of 16 million tons
United States shipyards are expected to reach the 16 million ton target for 1943 unless a material shortage disrupts production. The outlook hinges on steady supply of essential materials to sustain the wartime output and maintain the pace set for national shipbuilding.
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United States Shipbuilding
Cincinnati Banks on Starr To Follow Up Shutout Win
The Reds seek a second straight win as Ray Starr faces the World Champion Cardinals with Vander Meer on the mound. Cincinnati held St. Louis to two hits and no runs, but failed to score until the 11th inning before Lonnie Frey, via a sacrifice and Max Marshall run, delivered the only tally.
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Cincin
Johnny Vander
Mort Cooper
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Nds
Municipal Stadium
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Pricers
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Starr
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Vander Meer
Ray Starr
Harry Gumbert
Ernie White
Vandy
Cardinals
Morton Cooper
Frank McCormick
Eric Tipton
Ray Mueller
Vander Meer
Lonnie Frey
Plains Blasts Chauncey 16 to 1 in league win
The Plains H S defeated rival Chauncey 16 to 1 behind strong pitching by Morgan who allowed three hits and struck out 17. Allen went 3 for 3, Batch elder contributed two extra base hits in four trips, and the Plains defense played solid all game.
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Plains H. S
Chauncey
Plains
Morgan
Allen
Batchelder
Big Plains
Indians Reserve No 1 Receiver With Wrist Injury
Indians star receiver injures wrist and is unavailable as the clubs resume their series. Mel Harder starts for Cleveland against Detroit with Virgil Trucks pitching for the Tigers.
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Indians
Mel Harder
Tribe Moundsman
Virgil Trucks
Detroit
Alaska Fish Exports Boost Amid War Time Recovery
A large portion of Army charted floating gear will be returned to Alaska salmon fisheries in time for seasonal operations. Alaska earns nearly three quarters of its total revenue from its fisheries.
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Alaska
Alsaka
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