Yanks Dodgers Open 1941 Season With Early Triumphs
Opening day saw the Yankees and Dodgers win their debuts as the season began. Williams hit a homer and five RBIs for Boston, while the Dodgers overwhelmed the Giants 7 5 at the Polo Grounds. The Senators fell to the Yankees 7 0 in Washington.
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Red Wings Fall Behind Leafs In Stanley Cup Series
Detroit drops to Toronto 9-3 for a second straight loss, trailing 3-2 in the best fouroutofseven series. The sixth game is set for Thursday night in Detroit as Toronto strengthens its championship bid.
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Beck Smulekoff Legion Teams Tie In Eight Inning Duel
Beck's and Smulekoff's battled eight innings to a 7-7 tie in a Junior Legion game at Daniels Park. Smulekoff led 3-0 early, Beck's answered with five in the fourth, late runs came on bases loaded walks, pitchers Dale Robbins and Don Ceynar starred with ten and fourteen strikeouts respectively.
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Major League Box Scores Summary
Philadelphia and Boston meet in a high scoring game with Williams and Johnson driving runs. Knickerbocker and Tabor mishap in field lead to losses. New York and Brooklyn trade blows as Medwick and Reese pace offense. Mets-like chaos highlighted by errors and multiple pitchers used in a long afternoon.
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Standings and results for Tuesday and Wednesday games
Standings show St Louis and Boston tied at 1 1 1 006 Detroit 101 000 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 0 01 000 Washington 6 Results Tuesday Cleveland 5 Detroit 2 St Louis 3 Chicago Boston 8 Philadelphia 3 New York 7 Washington 0 Games Wednesday St Louis at Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Detroit Philadelphia at Boston
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Kenney May Pitch for Hawkeyes in Irish Series
In South Bend Iowa meets Notre Dame in the opening game of a two game set as the Hawkeyes prepare for Big Ten confrontations with Indiana in Bloomington Friday and Saturday. Roy Stille and Jack Kenney are expected to start for Notre Dame while Bob Faber and Dick Hein lead Iowa’s pitching. Iowa owns two conference wins over Minnesota.
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Hawk Trackmen Open Outdoor Season in Quad Meet
Iowa's track team opens outdoor competition at Champaign Illinois in a Big Ten quadrangular against Illinois Purdue and Northwestern. Leaders include Lee Farmer Milt Kuhl and Henry Vollenweider with events across sprints jumps throws and hurdles. The Hawks join the Relays next weekend.
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Current ABC May Set Doubles Mark
American Bowling Congress tournament in Columbus Ohio near the end of its 29 day run has produced 11 doubles scores of 1300 or better. The all time doubles record is 15 set in Cleveland in 1939. Joseph Hunter and Matt Kowalski of Chicago rolled 1328 to take tenth place. Pal A Drums of Toledo and Carver Cigars of Massillon both posted 2865 but did not crack the leaders.
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Simpson Tops Drake 22 20 in season opener baseball
Simpson college defeated Drake 22 to 20 in Indianola to win its first game of the season and snap Drake’s losing streak after two straight defeats to Iowa State college.
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Big League Openers Draw 190,675 Fans
New York crowds reached 190,675 for eight opening major league games on Tuesday. Attendance compared with 197,839 for seven games last year and a 1931 record of 249,010. Polo Grounds led with 42,653 as the New York Giants hosted Brooklyn.
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Cornell Trackmen Swamp Two Rivals in Tri Meet
Cornell's track team, under Coach Paul Scott, dominated a triangular meet at Mt Vernon, scoring 88 points to Dubuque's 42 and St Ambrose's 32. Dick Houden swept the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Dave Clutterham led the two mile and anchored the mile relay, as Hilltop runners claimed wins in most events.
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Barton Sold by Indians to Portland in PCL Move
First baseman Larry Barton was sold by the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday to Portland Oregon of the Pacific Coast League. Barton was acquired in winter from Wilkes-Barre and was expected to return there until Portland pursued him, the Cleveland club announced.
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Reiser Ready to Serve When Called by Draft Board
Pete Reiser said he learned his reclassification to 1-A from Brooklyn draft officials on Tuesday after spring training. The 1941 NL batting champion explained he has supported his family in St Louis and expects to report when drafted. He joked about the possibility of leading teammates and ordering Leo Durocher.
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Maquoketa Jaycee Prep Teams Open Baseball Practice
Maquoketa high school and junior college teams began spring practice. The high school squad faces Marion Friday, while the Jaycee program opens against Tipton. Prep roster includes Hinke, Dostal pitchers and a group of infielders and outfielders led by Schroeder and Streff. The junior college lineup features Rankin on the mound and a 10 player depth chart behind the plate and in the field.
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Sports Jabs by the Associated Press
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Iowa City Tennis Team Names Captain Elect
Earl Crain is named captain-elect of the 1942 University of Iowa tennis team, continuing his veteran leadership as a senior net star for Iowa City.
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