Cubs face rough season as Jimmy Wilson tries to steady team
Chicago manager Jimmy Wilson starts a demanding year after a sixth-place finish last season. He pushes a weak pitching staff led by Claude Passeau and Vern Olsen while juggling infield and outfield changes. Possible reunion with Cincinnati coaching as reminders of 1940 glory linger.
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Johnny Schmitz
Milwaukee
Jesse Flores
Los Angeles
Eddie Hanyzewski
Phil Cavarretta
Lou Stringer
Bob Sturgeon
Stan Hack
Cincinnati
Bramham Sees Good Year for Minor Leagues
William G. Bramham, head of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, said ten minor leagues have disbanded but baseball remains strong. He cited stable structures, new ballparks, and careful cutting of operations as reasons the sport would endure war-time shocks and resume play when permitted. The leagues dropped include the Arizona Texas, Michigan State, Cotton States, Alabama State, Coastal Plain, Eastern Shore, Florida State, Northeastern Arkansas, Ohio State, and Western leagues, with 43 leagues last year.
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Boxing results mix of draws and TKOs across cities
BOXING ROUNDUP REPORTS a draw for Billy Pavis from Minersville against Clee Shana of Los Angeles, Cueban from Puerto Rico outpoints Gus Levine in Molyoke, Nate Bolden stops Paulie Mahoney in Chicago, and Mike Raffa from Fort Knox knocks out Cleveland Brown in Cincinnati, with multiple city listings.
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Experts Weigh Derby Starters Ahead of May 2 Run
Louisville experts scan workouts and data as Derby field narrows to 10 or 12 from about 150 nominations. Lou Louisville Times analyst Buck Weaver names 12 likely starters including Alsab Requested Sun Again Bless Me Devil Diver Apache Bright Willie With Regards Dogpatch Shut Out Boot and Spur Valdia Orphan. Alsab and Requested are viewed as the horses to beat in Weaver’s assessment.
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Enigma
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Shellsburg Nine Beats Atkins in Opener
Shellsburg opened its spring baseball schedule with a 4-2 win over Atkins. Peacock and D Schminke pitched for Shellsburg while Gibney Albrecht and Schlotterbeck appeared for Atkins. Upcoming games include April 10 at Urbana and April 17 against Atkins, with a May 7-9 sectional tournament to follow.
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Walker Nine Schedule Six Baseball Games
Walker high school baseball coach Lester C. Hipple released a six game slate for the team. The schedule includes April 10 at Rowley, April 17 at Center Point, April 24 against Urleans, May 1 at Troy Mills, and May 8 at Rowley, with home games listed for Center Point and Urleans.
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Election for Boys State to Be Held May 5
Delegates to attend Hawkeye Boys State will be elected in Cedar Rapids schools on May 5. The American Legion Hanford post notes a current Cedar Rapids quota of 20 with a possible raise to 30, and elections will select five from Franklin, five from Roosevelt, four from McKinley, three from Wilson, and one each from St. Patrick's, Immaculate Conception, and St. Wenceslaus.
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Cut Down Women's Golf Tournaments
CHICAGO AP Major tour events in the Women's Western Golf Association schedule are the Western Open June 22-27 at Elmhurst Country Club in Chicago and the Western Amateur August 10-13 at Sunset Ridge. The amateur moved from San Antonio due to wartime travel restrictions. The Western junior open July 14-17 in St Paul was canceled along with the Derby set for August 10-13 in Chicago.
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Warmerdam Tops Metro Track Poll as Indoor Star
Cornelius Warmerdam led the Metropolitan Track Writers Association poll for the outstanding indoor track and field performer of 1942 with 44 points. Greg Rice finished second with 40 points, marking Warmerdam as the top pole vaulter in the period.
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