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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1941
Page
26
Opening day in Washington featured the New York Yankees facing the Senators with President Roosevelt tossing out the first ball. Managers predicted a wide open season with five strong teams in the American League and Cincinnati viewed as the team to beat in the National League.
Cleveland pair William Kenet and Joe Bodis moved into second in the two man standings with a 1313 total as Kenet posted 687 on games 257 226 204 and Bodis 626 on 198 197 231. Herb Lange of Chicago set a record by reaching 1900 in all events, with 653 doubles 624 doubles and 630 singles for 1907. Nick De Grazia of Melrose Park rolled 289 in a middle doubles frame with 698 total for the pair.
Detroit manager Del Baker announced Buck Newsom will start the season opener against the St Louis Browns in St Louis Tuesday. The Tigers carry a spring record of 7 wins 14 losses after a 16 4 defeat to the Reds in Cincinnati. Schoolhny Rowe and Paul Trout pitched for Detroit.
Fred Haney among Browns executives expressing confidence in young pitchers Mickey Harris and Woody Rich to strengthen the St Louis club. He notes a solid foundation and plans for improvement. Bucky Harris of the Washington Senators Despite skepticism expects a climb from last place toward the first division this season.
The Illinois boxing commission met to consider charges that Gunnar Barlund quit at the end of the seventh round in his April 4 bout with Billy Conn at Chicago Stadium. Barland’s purse remains held pending the commission’s decision.
Des Moines AP report shows V Showman of Ann Arbor Michigan moved into third with a 686 total including 256 224 205. FE Baker of Eau Claire Wisconsin placed sixth with 667 and Swanson of Keokuk Iowa had 661 for seventh.
Boston acquires Frankie Pytlak from Cleveland in exchange for Gene Desautels as part of a bigger shift toward improved catching. Critics note Yankees and Indians face similar questions about psychology and depth, while star salaries and spring battles shape expectations. Lou Novikoff and Bill Nicholson emerge in spring workouts as potential line drive threats.
The Pirates blame hard slick AL balls for struggles in early season games. They noted AL teams supplied balls when Pittsburgh played at home, making it hard to pitch or stop hits. Ted Lyons and Bill Dietrich later shut them down with an NL ball, a sharp contrast in results.
Fritzie Zivic world welterweight champion headlines this week's boxing card meeting Mike Kaplan of Boston in a 10 round non title bout in Boston Friday night. Izzy Jannazza and Jimmy Leto meet in a 10 round welterweight bout in Baltimore tomorrow night.
C B Brick Owens the retired major league umpire who had pneumonia is almost out of danger hospital attendants said Monday. He has made steady progress since removal from an oxygen tent several days ago.
Exhibition games in Brooklyn New York and Cincinnati show Bonham and Rosar sparking offense for Brooklyn while Detroit and Cincinnati compile runs. Winning pitcher Walters defeats Rowe and Sullivan with support from Lombard as Lombard and van der Meer contribute for Cincinnati in a 11 to 4 final.
A collage of sports anecdotes cites Sam Snead’s driving and putting, compares him to historic golfers, and notes others like Hank Greenberg, Claude Passeau, and Joe Louis. It mentions Bert Lesak as Dubuque basketball captain, plus Ohio State bound Massillon football stars and Newark’s 1937 infield producing major leaguers.
Broadway odds maker Jack Doyle predicts the New York Yankees will win the American League pennant and Cincinnati Reds will retain the National League title. He favors the Yanks at 7 to 5 for first place and the Reds at 6 to 5 to win the flag, noting a close league race and improved lineups.
Iowa high school boys basketball tournaments brought in about 80 000 dollars in gross receipts. Unofficial totals show 79 615 for four regionals plus 40 075 60 from 64 sectionals and 17 735 19 from 16 district meets. Officials and expenses reduced receipts with state association income and payments to schools.
Davenport High, state champions, routed Monticello 15 to 1 on a field day Saturday. Monticello was handicapped by ace pitcher Bob Siebels missing with a sore arm while Davenport flawless defense squandered no chances.
Sunday fire in the city bowling tourney shuffled standings at Upstairs Lincoln alleys. Dr. Don Challed led Champlin Refineries into class A with 611 in a 2668 team tally, 22 pins behind Drew's Locksmiths. J. Lockwood led all events with 1767. Class B saw Drewry's Ale post 2538. O Sramek led with 600. Class C featured Jones Skelly with 2505 and Strongarm at 2490. Class D Iowa Mfg. at 2371 with R Stephenson 577.
The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 0 in a spring exhibition game as twelve Yankee hits chased starter Kirby Higbe and Curt Davis. Ernest Bonham and Ailey Donald limited the Dodgers to two hits. Donald tossed four no hit innings at Ebbets Field.
Special wrist watches will be awarded to individuals or relay teams breaking Drake Relays records in Des Moines. Gallet split second timers will be the prizes, with Elgin watches going to college champions and Drake Relays medals for other winners. High school team trophies and medals will be presented. The event runs April 25 and 26.
Joe Schultz Jr, 46, a former major league player and for two years head of the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, died Sunday at a Columbia South Carolina hospital. He became ill in Moultrie, S C, while in that city on business related to the Pirates farm club.
Gossip columns say Horace Stoneham would consider offers to sell the New York Giants. Derby odds list Whirlaway and Dispose as 4-1 favorites. Highlights note crowds at Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field, plus various sports and local notes.
President Roosevelt breaks a new record by tossing out the first ball of the major league season for the eighth time. No president has matched this tradition since Taft began it in 1912, with FDR securing the honor after defeating Wendell L. Willkie in last year's election.
Mason City tops class A high schools with 14 entrants while Vinton and Rutland join class B. Iowa State and Grinnell lead the college group as Cedar Falls hosts the 20th annual Iowa State Teachers College relays with 156 entries and about 500 athletes.
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