Patrolling double plays loom in major leagues this season
Veteran infielders across the league are highlighted for their fielding feats and double plays. Names such as Rizzuto Priddy Gehringer Appling Knickerbocker Cronin and Doerr are noted for their defensive prowess while clubs like the Phillies and Giants brace for second-base questions amid a season of high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Phil Rizzuto
Rizzuto
Gerald Priddy
Kansas City
Yankees
Frank Crosetti
Priddy
Leo Durocher
Louisville Flash
Pete Coscarart
Jimmy Brown
Martin Marion
Cardinals
Billy Myers
Billy Herman
Cubs
Reds
Bobby Mattick
Eddie ‘yYoost
Lonnie Frey
Eric McNair
Charley Gehringer
Tigers
Luke Appling
Bill Knickercker
White Sox
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Bobby Doerr
Washington
Buddy Myer
Jimmy Bloodworth
Cecil Travis
Bill Jurges
Joe Orengo
Giants
Burgess Whitehead
Arky Vaughan
Frank Gustine
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Blackbirds Aim to Beat Bobcats in Ohio University Opener
Long Shots preview highlights Duquesne style Blackbirds led by Benders Lobello Cohen Schectman and Schwarts with pop shooting and rebounding edge. Bobcats rely on Sharpshooting and pace to counter. City College roughness tested their stamina as Ohio battles Seton Hall and City College before 9:30 tip.
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Blackbirds
Bobcats
Duquesne
Westminster
Seton Hall
Big Hawk
Si Lobello
Saul Cohen
Ossie Schectman
Sol Schwarts
Schectman
Long Island
Ohio University
New York
Big City
City College
Ohio
Byron Nelson Wins Greensboro Golf Open by Two Strokes
Byron Nelson finished 2-under par 70 to post 276 for 72 holes and won $5,000 at the Greensboro Golf Open, two strokes ahead of Vic Ghezzi. The Associated Press reports the event details from Greensboro North Carolina.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
Byron Nelson
Vic Ghezzi
New York
Abe Simon
Joe Louis
Jimy Johnson
Harmon and Horn Win In Columbus Five Man Tournament
Ira Ike Harmon and Earnest Horn of Ohio Fuel Gas Co. were among the winners in the county annual bowling tournament at Gettrost Alleys Columbus. Harmon tied for second with a 110 headpin score and Horn placed second in sweepstakes with 5588.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Ike) Harmon
Earnest Horn
Athens
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Couny
Gettrost
Columbus
Harmon
Horn
Senior Ohio AAU Boxing Championships Seen In Springfield
Leather pushers will showcase their staff in 52 bouts at the Senior Ohio AAU Boxing Championships in Springfield. Winners in eight divisions qualify for the national tournament opening in Boston. March 31 entries include Lima Troy Sidney and New Philadelphia fighters.
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Springfield
Boston
Lima
Troy
Sidney
New Philadelphia
Baxter Quivey Nuptials In Syracuse Observe Hemlock Grove
The marriage of Clyde Maurice Baxter and Verna Alberta Quivey was solemnized in Syracuse on March 22 by Rev. George Henderson. The bride is daughter of Illard Quivey of Darwin and the groom is son of James Baxter of Hemlock Grove. A son born to Chester and [untitled] Miller on March 23 weighs eleven and a half pounds.
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Hemlock Grove
Clyde Maurice Baxter
Verna
Alberta Quivey
Syracuse
George Henderson
James Baxter
Illard Quivey
Darwin
Chester Miller
Theo Hines
Stanford Stockton
Fred
Wilbur Eastman
Charles Eastman
North Lewisburg
Wilbur Midkiff
Jewell Story
Ziba Midkiff
Ralph Welker
Emmett Hawk
Bert Romine
Charley Romine
Nellie
Orville
Romine
Henry Euler
Porter Midkiff
Frank Clark
Aged Long Bottom Resident Dies
Horton C. Smith age 82 dies at granddaughter Inez Porter Sumner then buried at Sand Hill Cemetery following funeral services. He was lifelong Meigs County resident and survived by six granddaughters seven great grandchildren. An ad advertises a postmaster examination as A F Swan retires April 30 after 15 years service.
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Long Bottom
Horton C. Smith
Inez Porter
Sumner
Stanley Swan
Meigs County
Clayton
Mollie Zink
Sand Hill
A. F. Swan
J. B. Shumaker
F. W. Potter
Beaver
Barrington tops singles in Inter-City Bowling Meet
G Barrington of Sandusky rolled 677 to lead singles as Findlay Recreation Bowling Alleys posted a tournament pace of 2 978. Other event leaders remained undisturbed.
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Lima
G. Barrington
Sandusky
Recreation
Findlay
Athletics Lead in Grapefruit League Action
The Athletics hold a narrow edge over the Yankees after 16 spring training games in Southern California and Florida. Grapefruit league play reveals strengths and potential moves, including Dodgers' prospects and Cubs trade chatter, with outcomes shaping pennant races for the season.
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Athletics
Grapefruit League
A's
California
New York Yankees
Florida
Brooklyn Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Chicago Cubs
Billy Herman
Washington Senators
George Archie
Dick West
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Hank Danning
Billy Jurges
Home Towners Celebrate Buckeye Basketball Champions
Martins Ferry residents welcomed the 1941 Buckeye scholastic basketball champions home after the Columbus tourney victory. The town praised the 37 30 Class A win over Lakewood and noted Glenford's 48 28 Class B title with Dick Shrider scoring 807 points across 32 games.
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Columbus
Buckeye
Ohio Hills
Martins Ferry
Lakewood
Atlanta
Ohio
Glenford
Perry County
Canfield
Dick Shrider
Waterloo
Orlyn Roberts
Training Camps Roundup From Florida and California
Brief notes from spring camps with Washington Senators manager Bucky Harris uneasy over Buddy Lewis possible army call. Lewis piled up five hits in six at bats as Detroit was routed 15 to 5. Also updates from Lakeland and St Petersburg on Tigers reserve Dixie Parsons and Cardinals camp plans while Yankees aim to fix pitching. Alf Anderson earned a Pirates berth after beating Arky Vaughan in weekend exhibitions.
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Leesburg
Fila
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Buddy Lewis
Army
Lewis
Nats
Detroit Tigers
Lakeland
Fla
Dixie Parsons
Beaumont
Tex
Ontario
Calif
Alf Anderson
Atlanta
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Frisch
Arky Vaughan
Frisch
Cincinnati Fans Lead Nation in Baseball Attendance
Cincinnati, population 456,000, boasted 865,000 paid attendances in 1940 for the Reds, 190 percent of local population. Brooklyn, with 2,698,000 residents, saw 971,000 paid to watch the Dodgers, 36 percent attendance, ranking fifth.
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Cincinnati
East River
Brooklyn
United States
Hutch
Reds
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Hottest fight manager Jimmy Johnston eyes more world title shots
The piece highlights Jimmy Johnston's success in promoting boxers toward world title bids and mentions Abe Simon’s assured rematch with Joe Louis, plus talk of Bob Pastor seeking a third Louis bout or revenge on Billy Conn. It also notes other sports echoes and columnist anecdotes.
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New York
Special News Service
Jimmy Johnston
Broadway
Abe Simon
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
Turkey Thompson
Louis
Billy Conn
Dover Class Teams Clash in Chauncey Tonight
Chauncey Dover High School hosts an inter class tournament tonight in the gym at 6 45 with four games for girls and boys. Sophomore and Freshman girls open the evening, followed by Senior and Freshman boys, then Junior and Senior girls, and finally Junior and Sophomore boys. Winners advance to the Wednesday finals officiated by local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey- Dover High School
Miss Gail Blackford Feted By Chauncey Friends
Elsie Worden hosted a surprise farewell at her West Main Street Chauncey home for Gail Blackford daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Blackford as she prepares to begin nurses training at St Francis Hospital Columbus A handkerchief shower accompanied a buffet luncheon for Nellie Worden June Davis Betty Dickerson Boots Bryson Gail Blackford Margaret Jackson Lois Ann Shafer Isabel Courtney and Elsie Worden.
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Chauncey
Elsie Worden
W. Main St
Gail Blackford
Edward Blackford
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Nellie Worden
Nelsonville
June Davis
Betty Dickerson
Boots Bryson
Margaret Jackson
Lois Ann Shafer
Isabel Courtney
Day and Partner Take Lead in Doubles in St Paul
Ned Day national match champion and partner surged to the doubles lead in the American Bowling Congress Tourney at St Paul. The Milwaukee bowler atop the nation's 10 year average of 202.85 helped Day and Elmer Koch knock down 1,307 pins to overtake Hilla Kallas and Frank Caravella who had led with 1,289.
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ST. Paul
Ned Day
Milwaukee
Elmer Koch
Hilla Kallas
Frank Caravella
Aggies Sign Football Series With LSU
Texas A. and M. College and Louisiana State University have signed contracts for 1942 1943 and 1944 football games in College Station and Baton Rouge.
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Aggies Book Tigers
College Station
Tex
Texas A. and
M. College
Louisiana State University
Kansas captures Big Six title in coach Allen's 31st season
Lawrence Kansas University of Kansas secures the Big Six basketball crown marking the 24th championship for coach F C Pa Allen in a 31 year career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Dr. F. C. Pa Allen
Chauncey District Social and Personal News
Chauncey District social notes summarize visits and travels among local families. Elizabeth Koenig of Murray City spent winter with Norma Wallace in Lewisburg before visiting Leonard Koenig in Murray City. Rosa Poling left Chauncey to visit Bess Musgrave in Marengo. William Oliver of Barberton and Betty Courtney of Ohio University were in Chauncey visiting relatives. Etta Schoonover traveled to Nelsonville to see her mother, Sarah Davis. Florence Pendergrass and Hazel Lahugh visited Athens. Eunice Watkins, Chauncey native, recovers from appendectomy and will return to Columbus where she is employed.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Koenig
Murray City
Norma Wallace
Lewisburg
W. Va
Leonard Koenig
Isabel Bradfield
Rosa Poling
Adda Tippett
Bess Musgrave
Hazel Lahugh
Hauncey
Athens
Eunice Watkins
Florence Watkins
Columbus
Band Boosters Dance At High School Thursday
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club sponsors a dance at the high school auditorium Thursday March 28 from 9 to 12. Proceeds will buy band uniforms. Entertain guests Mr and Mrs Peter Erb Mr and Mrs Eugene Backus and daughter Eugenia Mr and Mrs Carl Erb and son Richard Lee of Columbus Mr and Mrs Allen Jellison and sons Allen Jr and Carl of Zanesville.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club
Peter Erb
the Plains
Eugene Backus
Eugenia
Carl Erb
Richard Lee
Columbus
Allen Jellison
Allen, Jr
Carl
Zanesville
Kasler Announces Birth Of Son At Home Near Mc Dougal
Richard Kasler announces the birth of a son at their home near Mc Dougal on Sunday March 23.
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Chauncey
Mrs
Richard Kasler
McDougal
Millfield Needle Club Meeting Postponed One Week
The Millfield Needle Club meeting planned for Wednesday night at Mrs. Mabel Mingus home has been postponed to the following week.
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Chauncey
Millfield Needle Club
Mabel Mingus
Chauncey Plates Offered at Pendergrass Hardware
License plates are available at Pendergrass Hardware Store in Chauncey and issued by George Pendergrass, providing local residents a convenient option for vehicle registration.
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Chauncey
Pendergrass
George Pendergrass
Baumholtz tops Wash-Jeff all opponent team
Frankie Baumholtz of Ohio University led the Wash-Jeff all opponent team with a unanimous selection after scoring 22 points against the Proxies. Wash-Jeff finished third in the district with 15 wins and three defeats. First-team picks include Buzz Ridl Leo Mogus Spector and John Lutsch with others named to the second team.
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Washington
Frankie Baumholtz
Ohio
Wash-Jeff
W-J
Buzz Ridl
Westminster
Leo Mogus
Youngstown
Spector
Villanova
John Lutsch
Akron
Johnny Barr
Penn State
Jim Ruch
Scotty Hamton
Feller Fans Six Giants as Indians Win in Fla
Cleveland Indians beat the New York Giants 2 to 1 in Miami behind six strikeouts from Bob Feller who allowed one hit in four innings and aided by Ray Mack and Gene DeSautels in a squeeze bunt and timely singles. Al Milnar pitched five innings as the Tribe closes camp after 11 exhibitions in 16 days. Phillies to oppose in next spring tilt. camp ends Friday with northward trip to Atlanta.
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Denver
Hollywood
20Th Century Club
Hank Luisetti
San Francisco
Kansas City
Washington State
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Pittsburgh
Madison
Wis
Bethlehem
Oklahoma
Aggies
Chicago
Greg Rice
Fred Wolcott
Rice
Bob Wright
Ohio State
Wolcott
Wright
Fort Myers
Fla
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Phillies
Jim Bagby
Joe Heving
Redskins
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Atlanta
Southern Association
Bob Feller
Indians
New York Giants
Miami
Bobh
Ned
al Milnar
Gabby Hartnett
Ray Mack
Gene DeSautels
Feller
Tampa
Cincinnati Reds
Clearwater
Civic Prouds
Chuck Aleno
Sam
Aleno
Paul Derringer
Sarasota
Mike McCormick
Derringer
Phillies
Reds
Cuba
Ernie Lombardi
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Florida and Texas
Major league and minor league clubs played exhibitions across Tampa St Petersburg Miami Hollywood Los Angeles San Antonio New Brunswick West Palm Beach Sarasota and other sites. Notable results include Brooklyn N 7 Cincinnati N 1 New York A 2 St Louis N 0 Cleveland A 2 New York N 1 Philadelphia A 4 Pittsburgh N 1 Boston N 5 St Louis A 4 Rochester IL & Philadelphia N 4 and Boston N B squad 0 among others.
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Fla
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St. Petersburg
New York
St. Louis
Miami
Cleveland
Hollywood
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
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Carnegie Hall
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