Opening Day Duel Sets Yanks and Senators as Pennant Hopefuls
Yankees and Senators, touted as AL pennant contenders, opened the season with the Yankees idle and the Senators routing the Athletics 5 0 behind Early Wynn who stretched his win streak to eight against Phil and Motto Case with four hits and two stolen bases sparked the rout. Browns beat Tigers as Sigmund Jakucki notches first ML win. Giants blast three homers in 10 8 victory over Braves to stay atop NL. Dodgers take two of three from Phillies. Ostermueller wins first NL game. Cubs edge Reds 2 1 in De la Cruz ML debut as Cardinals rally past Pirates 5 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yanks
Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Early Wynn
George Case
Russ Christopher
Wynn
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Vern Stephens
Sigmund Jakucki
Boston Brave
New York Giants
New Yorkers
Mel Ott
Charley
Red) Barrett
Ernie Lombardi
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Fritz Ostermueller
Phillies
Augie Galan
Dodger
Ray Mueller
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Tom de la Cruz
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Clubs Bothered by Draft
Philadelphia clubs faced potential losses as Athletics pitchers Lyman Harris and Lewis Flick and Phillies player Ray Hamrick passed Navy physicals on Thursday. Harris Flick and Hamrick were ordered into service after the tests, while Al Gerheauser awaited a back X-ray to decide his fate. No induction date was set and a 21 day grace period was granted before reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lyman Harris
Lewis F&ck
Athletics
Ray Hamrick
Phillies
Harris
Flick
Navy
Hamrick
al Gerheauser
Philly
Minneapolis Millers Open Season With Big Win
The Minneapolis Millers, predicted to finish last by baseball writers, opened with a 15 to 2 victory over the Kansas City Blues. Otis Clark pitched three hits, while a 13-hit attack powered the win. attendance was 738. Louisville blanked Columbus 4 to 0 as Ollie Byers also hurled a three-hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minneapolis Millers
American Association Baseball Writers
Otis Clark
Kansas City Blues
Louisville
Columbus
Red Birds
Ollie Byers
Clark
Cyclone Nine Hopes To Launch Its Race
Iowa State college baseball fans await the 1944 season as Cyclones seek a weather window for a game with Iowa State ASTP. Gene Mehanney returns on the mound with Sears or Miles catching, while Shanda Gibbs Hull, Ewoldt Larson Jaeger Runyan named infield and outfield slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Iowa State
Gene Mehanney
James Sears
Rex Miles
Melvin Shanda
J. B. Gibbs
George Hull
Roy Ewoldt
Carle Larson
William Jaeger
Jack Runyan
Reds Beat Cubs In Chicago Map Box Score
Chicago and Cincinnati games produce a clash with scoring spreads. Cincinnati edges Chicago 2 to 1 as Fleming struggles and De la Cruz errors factor. McCormick and Mueller drive runs for Cubs, while Schuster and Verban star for Pittsburgh beating St Louis 5 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieaco
Cincinnati
Aleno
Mueller
Mesner
Chicago
Schuster
Fleming
Goodman
McCormick
Tipton
Miller
Williams
Walker
Miller de la Cruz
Johnson
Cavarretta
Chiccago
de la Cruz
Convins Barr
Sears
Time
Mort Cooper
Pittsburch
St. Louis
Handley
DiN'geioct
Olitwhiler If
Lonezc
Martenss
Cuer'lion
Cooperp
Barrett
Munger
Q Brien
Cuccurullo
Rescigno
Pittsburgh
Gustine
DiMaggio
Sanders
Marlon
M. Cooper
Cooper
Verban
Kurowski
Litwhiler
Dahlgren
Musial Dovbdle
Rescieno
M Cooper
Rescisno
Ballanfantoggess
Pinelli
Barney Ross Receives 1-C Draft Classification
CHICAGO (UP) Barney Ross former lightweight and welterweight champion appeared before his local draft board and was given a 1-C classification equivalent to a medical discharge. Ross, a Guadalcanal hero and wounded Pacific veteran, had already received a medical discharge from the Marine Corps but must report back under selective service rules. His disability rating stems from a severe malaria case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barney Ross
Armed Services
Ross
Guadalcanal
Marine Corps
Pacific
Estelle Lawson Page Faces Kay Byrne in North and South Final
Pinehurst North Carolina Estelle Lawson Page former women's national champion played her first tournament in two years meeting Kay Byrne Rye New York stylist in the forty second annual North and South women's golf final after an 18 hole round Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Estelle Lawson Page
Kay Byrne
Rye
Marion Relays Saturday Draw Draws 30 Schools in Eastern Iowa meet
Thirty entries from East ern Iowa schools headline the Marion Relays the season opener with A B and C class divisions. A Relay Queen, Victory Parade and flag raising mark the event. EF G Dad Schroeder UI athletic director guest of honor. George Bresnahan and Eric Wilson to serve as referee and starter. Parade begins 1 30 p m led by Legion color guard from Thomas Park to Marion field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marion Relays
Everett Scherick
EF. G
Dad” Schroeder
University of Iowa
George Bresnahan
Eric Wilson
Legion Color Guard
Thomas Park
Marjon Field
Illinois Enters Claude Young In Drake Relays
DES MOINES UP The Drake relays field grows with entrants from Missouri Nebraska Illinois and Miami Ohio. Missouri fields a 10man squad including football star Bill Devastations for the 440 and 880 relays plus the mile relay. Nebraska plans six individual events as relays fade from focus. Illinois aims to defend in sprint relays led by Claude Young a standout freshman who has won sprint titles in Chicago relays Big Ten indoorMilrose Cleveland Knights of Columbus and Purdue meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
Illinois U
Miami University of Oxford
Ohio
Missouri
Bill Devastations
Ed Weir
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Iiami University
Harold Fisher
Illini
Illinois
Illinois Speed Outfit
Claude Young
Chicago
Standings and results from baseball leagues here and now
Standings for the American and National Leagues show New York Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh and others with records and recent results. Washington beat Philadelphia 5 to 0 while St Louis defeated Detroit 8 to 5. Friday games list Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
York
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Ghicke
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Immaculate Conception Fans Honor Greyhounds at Banquet
The Immaculate Conception basketball squad was honored at a banquet hosted by Msgr. J. M. Mallory. Bob Russell was elected honorary captain and seven players earned monograms. Letters went to Russell Clem Grady Thomas Rozek McAreavy and Jennings. Larry McGrath received the team manager letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Ireland
Immaculate Conception
Msgr
Gopher Nine in Iowa City for Weekend Series
The University of Iowa opens a two game baseball series with the University of Minnesota in Iowa City Friday. Gene Kelly, who beat Iowa last year, is slated to start for the Gophers while Herb Pruel will pitch for Iowa. Jack Spencer is scheduled as Iowa starter Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of Minnesota
Gene Kelly
Iowa
Minneapolis
The
Gophers
Herb Pruel
Jack Spencer
Elkader and Winthrop Baseball Schedules and Results Highlight Local Prep
The Elkader team featured Captain Harvey Witte and a returning battery with Larain Hennig and John Glesne, plus top first year candidates Don Bandow Junior Miller and Richard Franks. Winthrop opened with a 15 to 2 victory over Lamont under Supt. M. R. Field, with Hamilton homering and Cashman Bateman and Berlst rand sharing pitching. Elkader defeated Fayette 14 to 0 behind Henning and Glesne, while Rowley and surrounding teams prepared for late season tournaments and sectional play. The recap spans multiple games and upcoming dates including April 21 27 May 1 3 6 8 9 10 12. Local boxing notes from the AP wire reportKronis Perry Mallon and other results are listed across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Witte
Walter Saur
Marian Jhelmeng
Jack Dittmer
Larain Hennig
John Glesne
Don Bandow
Junior Miller
Richard Franks
Elkader
Elkport
Ril
Postville
Wadena
Wales City
Fayette
Franks
Miller
Henning
Glesne
Klaaren
Caldwell
Popenhagen
Fay-=ette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Second Ave
REDS
CUBS
Bums Pound
PHILS
B'raray
Omullen
Qletchas
Olmo
O Adams
Galan
Wasdellib
English
Northey
Owen
Trintett
Schultz
Oseminickke
Mauchss
Aclesink
O'trmiler
Sehanz
Luplen
Lee
Musship
Finley
Verdel
Schanz
Musssill
Eiers
Bordagaroay
Hajan
Gaisa
Wasdell
Mauch
Bingley
Letchas
Ostermueller
Mussill
Mussin
Verde
Lee Schultz
Luby
Glady
Kluttz
Feldman
Ott
Lombardi
Etchison
Kerr
Melton
Medwick
Clemens
Holmes
Ryan
Housmann
OE Barrett
Browns
St. Louia
Heffner
Epps
O Mayo
Mequinn
Dlcramerct
Stephensss
Kreevichrf
Dl Ross
Swift
Mancuson
Whouser
Jakuckité
Orrell
Horsett
Hostetler
Ercors
Stephens
Mayo
Christman
Demarec
Kreevich
Hogsett
Cramer
Gutteridge
Outlaw
McQuinn
Detroits
Jakuckl
Newhouser
Nats Blank Athletics
White
O'Case
Wheaton Cf
Hall
Burgo
Siebert
Kell
n—Ortiz
Kuhel
Torres
Spence
Ortiz
Cacrifices
Myatt
Busch
Sullivan
Christopher
Scheib
Mr Giller
Christopher F Ortiz
Berry, Jones
Hubbard
Giants
Lindquist
Boston New York
Marion
Drake
National League
Killian Company
Sebries
B.V.D
Ameritex
Es Riess
Pajamas
Bob Russell
Frank Kinch
Franklin
Bob Frayman
Bill Fletcher
Bob Brooks
Town City
City High
Davenport
Leo Morressey
Charles Vermeersch
Dave
Olson
Edgewood Tigers
Greeley
Oneida
Smith
Glass
Edgewood
Moser
Davis, Bushnell
Timmons
Francis Walters
Warrior
Walters
Gopher Nine
Winthrop High School
Supt. M. R. Field
Lamont
Cashman
Bateman
Berlstrand
Gritton
Alden
Winthrop
Hamilton
Aurora
Brandon
Manchester
Rowley
Independence
Independente
A. C. Gallup
Nashua
N. H
Steve Kronis
Chuck Jackson
Sarmy
Aaron Perry
Lew Hanbury
Ashieton
Portland
Boyo Mallon
Oscar Luces
Newport
A. J
Highland Park
N. J
Joe Carter
Rome
N. Y
Tiger Lou Aes
Augusta
Ston — Osale
Warris
Jesse
Jimmy Elliott
Baltimore
Fall River
Mass
Tommy Greb
Eddie Monin
Killian’s Men’s Store
Caroff
O'Rourke
California
Conte
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!