Mitch's Musings on Left Handed Pitchers and Prospects
A columnist lists notable left handed pitchers and prospects from the era, noting stars like Hubbell and Gomez, and discussing the scarcity of left handers. Mentioned teams include Yankees Reds Cubs and Dodgers with various players and trades. The piece rebuts the idea that all lefties are peculiar and muses on why left handed pitchers are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Reds
Newark
Lee Grissom
Kenall Chase
Carl Hubbellould
Robert Oses Grove
Johnny Vander Meer
Vernon
Marius Russo
Max Lanier
Tom Sunkel
Red Birds
Max Macon
Brooklyns
Clyde Shoun
Pirates
Syracuse
Johnny Gee
Hubbell
Lefty Gomez
Daffy
Rube Waddell
Bugs Raymond
Charley Graham
San Francisco
Graham
Detroit Wings Top Americans
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Americans 2-1 in overtime to lead their Stanley Cup series. The Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 4-2 in game two, while the Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated the Chicago Black Hawks 2-1 and advance to face the winning Americans Red Wings winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York Americans
Detroit Red Wings
Wings
Detroit
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Ofeir
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Black Hawks
Leaf
Chicago
Leafs
Winter Haven
Fla
Roy Joiner
Johnny Wittig
Jim Lynn
New York Giants
Boston Bees
Jants
Detroit Tigers
Giants
Ex Championship Rollers Start 1941 ABC Battles
Ex champion Matty Faetz Sr of Chicago leads his Chicago Recreation team in the opening ABC event at the state fairgrounds Coliseum marking the first appearance of former champions in the current championships. The 1942 site showdown will pit Columbus against Indianapolis with Columbus favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.R
Matty Faetz
Chicago
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Faetz
St. Paul
Minn
Stevens Gets Contract New NYU Football Coach
Dr. Marvin A. Mal Stevens signed to another five year contract as head football coach at New York University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
New York
Marvin A
Mal) Stevens
New York University
Columbus may lose 1942 state high school tourney site
Columbus faces removal as host for the 1942 state high school basketball tournament as bidders from Dayton Akron Cleveland and Indianapolis compete after Buffalo withdrew. The decision hinges on the American Bowling Congress bid and stadium capacity limits at the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Columbus
American Bowling Congress
Buffalo
N. Y
H. R. Townsend
Ohio High School Athletic Association
State Fairgrounds
Townsend
Dayton
Akron
Cleveland
Bowling Congress
Fairgrounds
Colum
Detroit
Joe Cross
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Convention Bureau
Indianapolis
Cuban Nine Trims Reds In Slugfest
In Havana the Cuban all stars defeated the Cincinnati Reds 11 to 7 as Johnny Vander Meer struggled in relief and gave up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings. Alejandro Crespo homered with the bases loaded in the sixth to seal the win for the Cubans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Johnny
Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Alejandro Crespo
Final Figures Released on Court League
City recreation basketball league standings show Standard Oil with a 9–0 record earning the title. Buckeye Cafeteria finished second. Sohio’s Tom Winning led scorers with 120 points, narrowly ahead of Ray Oliver of the High School Faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation Basketball League
Lewis Sabo
Standard Oil
Buckeye
Standard Oil Boys
Sohio Quint
Tom Winning
Ray Oliver
Dempsey Signs to Referee Ohio Title Fight
Jack Dempsey was signed to referee the Ohio heavyweight title bout between Bud dy Walker of Columbus and Patsy Perroni of Canton at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum on April 1. His appearance at a prior Walker Eddie Simms bout in Columbus last month drew record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Jack Dempsey
Ohio
Jack
Buddy) Walker
Patsy Perroni
Canton
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Dempsey
Walker Eddie Simms
Favorites Win In Cage Meet
Denver Nuggets advance to face Golden State in a semi final of the National AAU tournament after a 43 to 26 quarter final victory over Idaho Southern Branch. Golden State beat St Louis Rangers 37 to 16 to reach the semifinals. Phillips Oilers set to meet Seattle Savidges after a 74 to 46 quarter final win over Acme Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Nuggets
Phillips Oilers
Nuggets
Golden State
Oakland
Cal
Idaho University
Southern Branch
St. Louis Rangers
Phillips
Oilers
Seattle Savidges
Acme Steel
Chicago
Reis to Undergo Knee Operation After Injury
Cleveland based Western Reserve football star Johnny Reis will undergo knee surgery during spring vacation to remove a bone or cartilage chip under the kneecap. Reis suffered the injury in the season opener against Dayton and has one more year of eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Cleveland Indians
Oscar Grimes
Grimes
Lou Boudreau
Boudreau
Bob Feller
Indians
Rochester
Paul O’dea
Cleveland
O.R
Johnny Reis
Western Reserve
Dayton
Crowds Witness Opening Round Of Independent Tourney
A large Logan crowd watched opening round games at Union Furnace. Scores included Lancaster Business College 25 over Union Furnace Independents 24, New Marshfield 37 over Carbon Hill 18, Circleville Paras 47 over Carbon Hill 16, Stone’s Grill Chillicothe 49 over Elberfelds Logan 29. Three games are scheduled tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Union Furnace
Lancaster Business College
Union Furnace Independents
New Marshfield
Carbondale
Circleville Parinas
Carbon Hill
Stone's Grill
Chillicothe
Elberfelds
Tonizhh
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Hugh Cunningham
Tendered surprise for Mrs Hugh Cunningham on Wednesday March 21 as family members gathered to honor her birthday. Dinner guests included Mrs Phil Davis Mrs Harry Cline Sr and son Harry Jr Miss Betty Cunningham of Columbus Mrs John Crawford and Mrs Alfred Morris Sr of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Hugh Cunningham
Morgan Sr
Phil Davis
Harry Cline
Harry, Jr
Betty Cunningham
Columbus
John Crawford
Alfred Morris
Demaret Tops Winter Golf Money List at $6152
Jimmy Demaret of Houston led winter golf money winners with $6152 as the PGA announced. Ben Hogan earned $4038 for second, Byron Nelson $3271 for third. Horton Smith and Sam Snead close with $2788 and $2706. Hogan captured the North and South Open title with an 11 under par 277 over 72 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
PGA
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Horton Smith
Sam Snead
Hogan
Snead
Casey Stengel Sees Improvement Ahead for Bees
Boston Bees manager Casey Stengel says the team, after two down seasons, can be better with an improving infield led by Les Scarsella and Sebastian Sisti. He praises Miller, Cuccinello, and Sisti for potential double play. West anchors outfield with Hassett and young rivals Ross and Rowell. pitching depth shown by Fette and Posedel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Stengel
Bradenton
Fla
Boston Bees
Stengel
Bees
Lopez
Miller
Cuccinello
Sisti
Tony Cuccinello
al Simmons
Scarsella
Cucccinello
Center
Big Max West
Pittsburgh Meet Set to Battle for Team Honors in Inter scholastic Swim
Pittsburgh hosts the 26th annual interscholastic swimming meet with a four team race for top honors. The 100 yard breaststroke featuring Bennie Hayes of Ross High Canton and Schmidt of York competes against Mamaliga of McKinley High Canton as Hayes chases last year’s meet mark while Schmidt recently set a state best. McKinley leads the field with Fremont Ross Eric Strong Erie and York challenging for runner up position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Bennie Hayes
Ross High
Fremont
Schmidt
York
Hayes
Mamiliga
McKinley High
Canton
Mamaliga
McKinley
Fremont Ross
Eric Strong Vincent
Erie
Pennsylvania
Family Baseball Rising Stars Williams Keller Draw Scouts
St Petersburg columnist notes Williams and Keller, youthfully rising stars with Red Sox and Yankees links, may soon command major league attention. He compares them to DiMaggio era legends, highlights Williams limited power but excellent speed and RBI pace, while Keller shines defensively and in speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Fla
U.P
Williams
Keller
Boston Red Sox
New York
DiMaggios
Joe
Dominic
Vince
Grandpa
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Red Sox
DiMaggio
Tris Speaker
Cobb
Ruth
Ted
Easter Services Highlight Glouster Churches
Glouster churches list multiple Easter activities with morning services at 5, 6, and 6 o clock, baptism and membership reception, and Easter pageants. Rev F G Boroff leads sermons and addresses on immortality as Epworth League and Christian Endeavor sessions occur. A Saturday Easter supper and Junior Endeavor party precede the weekend observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
First Baptist Church
F. G. Boroff
M. M. LeFavor
Boroff
Isabel Vernon
Dorothy Howard
Gertrude Pride
Elizabeth Gordon
Epworth League
Max Martin
Ruth Cohn
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Martin
Atlantic County toPut prisoners to road gang work
Atlantic City officials said prisoners may be sent back to road gang labor due to reductions in WPA funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
U.P
Atlantic County
Glouster Keglers Compete in Three-Way League Race
In the Thursday Afternoon League A and P swept Maxwell Garage while L R Faires beat Wolf Bowling. Wolf Bowling leads with one game over Faires and two over A and P. Jim Wolf posted 564 high for the league. Atlas Store won two of three from Union Lunch in the City League. A Gamwell 223 and Gib Stephenson 584 highlighted Atlas. Sixty cities worldwide exceed 1,000,000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Maxwell Garage
L. R. Faires
Wolf
Jim Wolf
Atlas Store
Union Lunch
A. Gamwell
Gib Stephenson
H. Kittrel
W. Cole
J. Shumway
J. Wolf
B. Morris Maxwell
W. Chappelears
L. Price
J. Zimmer
Union
Joe Kaya
Dan Kovach
G. Stephenson
Bill Wolf
Glouster Schools Begin Easter Vacation by Grade
Glouster schools started Easter break with varied schedules Friday. The high school had five periods and dismissed at 12 15. Fourth and fifth grades left at 11 15 due to a perfect attendance incentive. other grades remained in full session. Senior English teacher Betty Hoyt McCoy is ill. substituting is Mrs C A Pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Betty Hoyt McCoy
Athens
C. A. Pride
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Mitch
Detroit Wings
Gulf Gas
Goodrich Tires
Roy's Auto Supply
Flatiron Square
Delaware
Ohio State Gymnasium
New Philadelphia
New Carlisle
Association Board of Control
State High School Association
Akron Goodyear
Kent
Canton McKinley
Canfield
Waynesburg
Smithfield
Germantown
Bluffton
Midvale
Glenford
Rittman
Amanda
Sandusky St. Mary's
Hanover
Holgate
Kitts Hill
Miami Beach
Philadelphia Phillies
Columbus Red Birds
American Association
Flamingo Park
Phils
St. Louis Cardinal
San Antonio
St. Louis Browns
Toledo Mudhens
New Braunsfels
Mudhens
Tulsa Oilers
Slick Coffman
Toledo
St. Louis Cardinals
Clearwater
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Joe Medwick
RED Hot
Sose
Court League
W. L. Pts
O.P. Standard Oil Eee
Buckeye Cafeteria
AHS
Hill’ 'S Shoes
Gulf Wee Ee Nee
C. Pierce
Verity
Buckeye CA
P. Wiley Enw
Allen Nee Enw
R. Wiley
Los Angeles
Calif
J. Williams
Wilbur
Willus
Pittsburgh Pirates
Simpson
Chicago Cubs
D. Entwistle
Bruins
Tribe Ee
Stauffer Wee Wen
Chuck Klein
Frankie T
Patrick’s Frisch
Coon
St. Day
Frisch
McKayees
Shamrocks
Zenners
Cox
Wanda Har
Wee Wee Ee
Den
Joyce Viney
Emma Viney
Osborne Eee Ween
Foster Fultz
Richard Riley
Junior Howard
Robert Howard
Garnett Brooks
Amelia Johnson
Mary Straughiter
Cage
Reis
Messenger Sports
Demaret
By George Kirksey
West
Hank Lieber
Cubs
Buddy Hassett
Chet Ross
Evansville
Carvel Rowell
Hartford
Lou Fette
Bill Posedel
Joe Sullivan
Dick Errickson
Jim Tobin
The
Fette
Nick Strincevich
Sacramento
George Barnicle
al Picchota
Kansas City
Don French
Joe Callahan
Bill Swift
Dick Coffman
al Lopez
Phil Masi
Boston
Charles River
Henry McLemore
Nunnbush Edgerton Fortune
Winfield
Woodworths
Meadwood Richer
Smoother
Cne
American Distilling Company, Inc
Pekim
Illinois
Natl
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