Yankees Survive Spring Struggles to Lead Pennant Race
The Yankees open 1943 spring play atop the American League pennant chase as manager Joe McCarthy guides a potent, unbeaten squad. Ernie Bonham blanked Washington six innings, Spud Chandler pitched a one hit shutout over the same club, and Hank Borowy won his first 1943 game against Boston. Regular-season hopes rise as key pitchers and batting help click through a busy pre season schedule.
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Washington
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Spud Chandler
Hank Borowy
Boston Red Sox
New Yorkers
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Lou Lucier
Johnny Niggeling
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
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Senators
Alex Carrasquel
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Stubby Overmire
Mike Naymick
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Brooklyn
Jack Kraus
Philadelphia Phillies
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Earl Naylor
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Danny Murtaugh
Howie Pollet
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Walker Cooper
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White Sox
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Missoula Death Remembers Former Morningside Coach J W Stewart
J W Jim Stewart 52 a former Morningside College faculty member and Montana State University athletic coach died in Missoula Montana He succeeded Bernice Bierman as Montana State coach in 1922 then served at Morningside in 1939 and returned to Missoula in 1941
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Morningside College
Sioux City
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Bernice Bierman
Montana State University
Morningside
Hawkeye Trackmen Likely Skip Big Ten Outdoor Meet
Iowa City UP The University of Iowa track team probably will not enter the Big Ten outdoor championships at Evanston May 14 and 15 due to semester end departures. Coach George Bresnahan says it would be the first absence in 25 years, as many athletes enter service or are scattered after finals.
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Rainout Reschedules in Legion Junior Baseball Schedule
Legion director Nels Lee announced postponements for early season games due to rain. John Beck Iowa Manufacturing will be made up April 29 at Daniels Park. Butternut Roosevelt moves from April 25 to May 7 at Riverside Park. Iowa Manufacturing Roosevelt Hotel shifts from April 30 to May 1 at Riverside.
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Dick Evans Weds Mariam Geibel in South Bend
Dick Evans former Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cardinal football player married Miss Mariam Geibel in South Bend Indiana on Sunday. Best man was Hank Luebcke another former Packers player who, with Evans, played on Dr Heese Andersons Iowa team of 39 and now lives in Chicago.
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Green Bay
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Hank Luebcke
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Chicago
Dr Heese Anderson
Iowa
Tigers and Tribe split in Detroit and Cleveland
Detroit and Cleveland split a doubleheader with Detroit winning 4 1 in the first game and Cleveland 4 1 in the second. Key contributors include Bloodworth Denning Bagby and Trout for Detroit while Keltner York and Heath paced Cleveland. In the Washington Philadelphia pair, Spence and Vernon drove runs for Washington, while Clary, Vernon and Early figured for Philadelphia.
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Early season baseball notes from Solon to Martello
Reports from Solon highlight Bill Upmeyer and James Wilson as pitching aces for state tourney hopefuls. Independence coach Les Miller expects big things, with Lockwood starring on the mound in wins over Hazleton and a rain-shortened 2 2 tie with Winthrop. Martello triumphed 4-0 over Springville behind Peet and Larson.
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Independence
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Navy
Fabulous Hal Chase Rates as Peer of First Basemen
Hal Chase defined elite first basemen with fielding range and bat control. He led the 1916 NL with a .339 average and stole 40 bases in 1910. A talented hitter and runner, he mixed brilliance with a controversial offfield reputation and a checkered career across multiple leagues.
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Hal Chase
Track Records Seem Safe for War's Duration
New York report credits midwest teams led by Illinois with multiple Drake honors and Michigan Notre Dame top titles at Philadelphia carnival. Pete Watkins of Texas A&M set a Drake record high jump while Greg Rice of Notre Dame posted Penn standard in the two mile. Notre Dame four mile relay faltered. Penn dominance in the east limited.
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Midwest
Illinois
Michigan
Notre Dame
Philadelphia
Texas Aggie
Pete Watkins
Des Moines
Howard Debus
Nebraska
Ralph Tate
Oklahoma
Aggies
Greg Rice
Indiana
South
Bill Betle
Bob Kelley
Warren Goodall
Secib
Clarence Dunn
Roy Vraneck
Bill Greanas
Mark Gonzalez
Herb Matter
Birth of 814 Pound Daughter Shocks Storm Lake
Mrs. Tom Chapman wife of the University of Iowa basketball ace last season announced the arrival of a baby girl weighing 814 pounds born Sunday night in Storm Lake.
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Storm Lake
Tom Chapman
University of Iowa
Navy rejects private firearms and knife donations campaign
The United States navy states it does not want firearms from private citizens and did not authorize any drive to collect weapons. The army also rejects donations of sportsmen knives and 12 gauge shotguns, with authorities noting the public should keep their gear for personal use. The column adds notes from Roy McHugh about Coe College figures and a playful quip ending with a spoof quote replacement.
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United States Navy
Gazette
War and Navy Departments
Army
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Ralph Tate Voted Standout at Drake Relays
Des Moines report: Ralph Tate of Oklahoma A gies named outstanding performer at the Drake Relays after outdistancing rivals in the broad jump and high hurdles. Pete Watkins of Texas A&M took second, breaking a 1922 high jump record with six feet eight inches.
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Ralph Tate
Oklahoma Aggies
Orace
Pete Watkins
Texas A&m
Dale Howard Wins Mat Title at Preflight Base
Dale Howard of Cedar Rapids won the 155 pound wrestling title at a Navy preflight school tournament in Iowa City. He competed among 50 cadets in a continuous elimination format. Howard is the son of Mr and Mrs S S Howard of 3309 First Avenue East and previously attended the University of Dubuque.
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Wessels Takes Over Iowa M and J Manufacturers Club
Carl Wessels becomes manager of the Iowa Manufacturing Co. M and J team replacing Orie Arntzen as it opens next Sunday at Daniels park. Wessels, a former Raiders player, will oversee a veterans-filled infield and a catching staff while seeking to preserve last year’s victory tradition.
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Carl Wessels
Orie Arntzen
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Daniels Park
Wessels
Raiders
Arntzen
Philadelphia Athletics
Cookston
Cedar Rapids
Don Kinch
Bill Currell
Mike Nemec
Ray Kibbie
Frank Countryman
Abe Cummins
I. A. Larry
Don Ludemann
Frank Loufek
Stan Mohrbacker
Glenn White
Theron Hall
Clyde Pickart
Howdy Michaels
Merle Waddle
Marlin
Jacobs
Ivan Reid
Don Tunks
Mike McCormick Leaves Cincinnati for Army Call
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Mike McCormick departed Monday for Stockton California where he plans to enter the army soon. He expects induction to be imminent and wishes to be present for the birth of his first child. If the call is delayed he will return to the Reds.
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Mike McCormick
Cincinnati Reds
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Reds
Count Fleet Faces Derby Trial Before Kentucky Derby
One remaining Derby trial on Tuesday at Churchill Downs could shape the field for the $75,000 added Kentucky Derby. Count Fleet is expected to win easily, with Ocean Wave, Slide Rule and Twoses among possible rivals in the one mile tune up.
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Churchill Downs
John Hertz
Warren Wright
Ocean Wave
Count Fleet
W. E. Boeing
J. Graham Brown
Seven Hearts
Eddie
Rochester
Anderson
Milky Way
Hal Price Headley
Big Boss
Farrell and Devereaux
Standings and results from early American League games
The table shows New York leading with a 3 0 record followed by St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago in the top group. Sunday's results include St Louis over Chicago 5 1 and Cleveland over Detroit 4 1 tied to Washington 12 5 and Philadelphia 3 0. Monday's games list no matches scheduled while Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Boston and New York with varied records await action.
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