Browns Aim for Opening Win Streak in 1946 Season
St. Louis Browns manager Luke Sewell fielded a draft-protected lineup as the club sought an eighth straight opening win in a season opener against Cleveland. Pitcher Steve Sandra, the staff’s only uncertain draft risk, was slated to start, with a roster heavy on 4-F classifications to shield future wartime commitments. The Browns hoped to extend a streak that could tie the American League record and push past years of near-misses, while manager Sewell emphasized a practical, break-focused approach.
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Bobo Newsom Bets A's Can Win Pennant This Year
Philadelphia pitcher Bobo Newsom declares the Athletics can win the pennant by belief and hustle alone after a 4-0 win over the Red Sox in his Connie Mack uniform. He compares the club to Detroit’s 1940 champions and insists faith can carry them past tougher teams. Connie Mack cautions the squad is better but not as lively as some past groups.
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St Thomas Adds Five to Drake Relays Team
St Thomas Minnesota sends five man squad to the Drake Relays in Des Moines Headed by sprinter Ian Myers the group will run in the university 440 yard relay and the college half mile mile and sprint medleys Also on the roster are Ed Dunn Dick McNeal Dan Meab and Wes Olander all navy V-12 trainees
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Derby scratches pull two colts from Derby roster
Two Kentucky Derby contenders, Boy Knight owned by Crispin Ogles Bay and Bomb Light owned by Morris Wexler, were scratched from Derby eligibility on Tuesday. Both owners said their horses would not be ready by May 6 and would not be entered in the Churchill Downs classic.
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Crispin Oglesbay
Bomb Light
Morris Wexler
Wrestlers Try Circular Ring In San Francisco
In San Francisco the squared circle is replaced by a circular 18 foot ring with four posts. Joe Makcewicz promotes the experiment in the civic auditorium. The Newland ring aims to reduce wedging corners and speed action while construction methods are kept secret. An amateur boxing group also seeks approval to use a circular ring for a May 18 tournament.
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Wilson Shakes Cub Lineup in Search For More Power
Chicago Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson benched four players to end a five game skid before the Tuesday game with Pittsburgh. Ival Goodman Tony York Bill Schuster and Billy Holm were replaced by Jimmie Fox Dom Dallesandro Len Merullo and Roy Easterwood, with the batting order shuffled leaving only Andy Pafko in his fifth spot.
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YMCA and Red Cross Life-saving Institute to Meet
The Y M C A and American Red Cross Life-saving Institute announce the first meeting Wednesday at 7 p m at the Y. Classes continue in May and are open to all men and women over fifteen years old.
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Radcliff Inducted Into Navy Leaves for San Diego Boot Camp
Rip Radcliff, former Detroit Tiger outfielder, has been inducted into the Navy and departs today for boot camp in San Diego, supported by Oklahoma City AP report.
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Smoky Joe Jr Follows Dadas In Red Sox Pitching Lineup
Giants lose pennant as Mel Ott heads to military service and Joe Wood Jr. of the Red Sox emerges as a notable rookie. The piece notes Wood Jr a Yale pitcher and son of Smoky Joe with a brief look at his early career and a humorous aside about a ballplayers’ social life.
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Cedar Rapids Junior Legion Opens With Friday Game
Cedar Rapids Junior Legion schedule begins Tuesday with Armstrong and Smulekoff at Daniels Park at 5 p.m. Chairman N. J. Lee notes Marion team games on Tuesday and Friday are canceled.
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Milwaukee Leads Association Race
The Milwaukee Brewers remained undefeated at 4 0 after Monday’s rain postponements. They led the American Association by 1 1 games over the Louisville Colonels, who stood 2 1 with two wins and one loss. Indianapolis and Toledo were tied for third with one win and one loss each.
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Northwestern to stage Big Ten golf at Medinah May 27
Ted Payseur Northwest ern golf coach said arrangements are complete for the Big Ten conference golf tournament to be played on Medinah No 3 course on May 27. The meet will be 36 holes instead of the usual 72.
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Women invited to Allied Industrial League golf meeting
A meeting for women interested in the Allied Industrial League golf is set for Tuesday night at 7:30 at the YMCA. The purpose is to form teams and all interested women are invited to attend.
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Umpire Shortage Sparks Omaha Park Baseball Debate
In Omaha the World Herald criticizes city leaders for not funding umpires for park baseball games, noting past city support through the recreation department and current withdrawal. The piece highlights Cedar Rapids as a model and mentions local teams, sponsors, and players like Dick Wakefield and Nova as context for broader sports interest.
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Jim Crowley Named Pro Grid Coach For Boston Yankees
Boston owner Ted Collins announced the Boston Yankees have hired Lt. Comdr. Jim Crowley Navy veteran and former Fordham coach to lead the pro football team after the war. He will join Herb Kopf, ex Manhattan coach, to supervise the squad this coming season amid talent shortages.
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Multiple boxing results and a probate notice mixed in one column
Boxing results from cities including Portland Baltimore Chicago New York Hartford and others feature outpoints knockouts and decisions for numerous fighters. A probate notice in Linn County Iowa announces Ruth Kushner Slutsky as Executrix of Minnie Kushner's estate with payment and claim filing instructions.
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Iowa Hawks Seek Big Ten Title With Michigan Series
Iowa baseball, damped by rain yet hopeful, travels to Ann Arbor for a two game set with Michigan this Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach Davis says a 6-1 conference finish, possible with wins over Michigan and Northwestern, could clinch the title, with rosters shuffled by military calls.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Teams Seek Dubuque Matchup
Softball teams in Cedar Rapids should contact Mel Keller at 1585 West Third Street Dubuque to arrange games with a fast Dubuque squad. Keller has prior ties to the Federal Discount team in Dubuque.
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Standings and schedule for the American League
League standings show St Louis Philadelphia and New York leading with high win totals and .687 or better. Tuesday's schedule lists Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Detroit at Chicago. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh postponed with New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati as the lone rescheduled match.
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Ott's Successor To Be Taken from Giants' System
New York AP reports speculation over Mel Ott’s successor as Giants manager centers on Horace Stoneham’s inner circle. Ott, 35, passed his physical and may be drafted after May 15. Possible successors include Gabby Hartnett, Dolf Luque, Billy Jurges, and Carl Hubbell, with Ott having final say if available.
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Rifle Club Plans Course For Men Facing Induction
The Cedar Rapids Rifle club will start a pre induction rifle training course tonight at 7 in the club rifle range at 31014 Third avenue SE near the former Subway bowling alleys. The class targets men entering service but is open to anyone seeking instruction.
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Blue Grass Stakes Preview Shapes Derby Picture At Keeneland
Churchill Downs observers weigh Stir Up as Derby favorite after Wood Memorial win but expect a wide field. The Blue Grass Stakes draws 32 three year olds with contenders including Harriet Sue, Alerter, Skytracer and Shut Up. Bell Buzzer not eligible. Autocrat ships in with Stir Up as others stay in the East.
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Phillies Acquire Pitcher Charley Ripple from Tobacco League
The Philadelphia Phillies added left handed pitcher Charley Ripple, a Wake Forest graduate who played last year in the Tobacco and Palmetto leagues. Ripple, living in Whitesville North Carolina, is classified 4-F in the draft.
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