Ocean Wave Dominates Derby Trial Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Ocean Wave powered to a decisive Derby trial win by nine lengths over a large field of eligible runners. Count Fleet maintained form with a 2:07 mile and Johnny Longden aboard. Slide Rule surged to a strong second after a bumpy start, signaling a tight Derby future with several rivals including Burnt Cork Amber Light Amber Light No Wrinkies Modest Lad and Dove Pie in pursuit.
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Count Fleet
Rist Tharn’e Na Lander the Esacual Oe Ky
Johnny Longden
Blenheim
Wendell Eads
Seven Hearts
Slide Rule
W. E. Boeing
Boeing
Allen Simmons
Blue Swords
Vera S. Bragg
Charley
Ethel V. Mars
Henry L. Finch
J. Warfield Rogers
Memphis
Giants Acquire Lombardi From Braves In Trade
New York Giants obtain Ernie Lombardi from the Boston Braves in a deal that sends rookie catcher Hugh Poland and utility infielder Connie Ryan to Boston. Lombardi, a powerful right handed hitter, joins the Polo Grounds with a short fence and aims at immediate impact after leading NL hitting in prior seasons. Connie Ryan reportedly cost the Giants $40,000 previously.
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New York
Ernie Lombardi
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Braves
Polo Grounds
Lombardi
Giants
Hugh Poland
Connie Ryan
Ryan
Poland
Wilson Cage Honors Go to Varsity Sophs
Wilson high school held an assembly awarding varsity honors to Ray Kessell Dick Farmer Everett Andrew George Mayfield Bob Barta Bob Havlik Bob Kaoun Dick Matter and Ray Struve Managers were Dale Green and Bob Vrbicek Kessell and Farmer named co captains The Wilson sophomores claimed the city championship for the third straight year led by Randall Hart now in the navy Soph letter winners included Don Andrew Bill Birkicht Don Bys Frank Chiamosta Bob Christie Don Conway Joe Dytrt Harry Farmer Don Havlik Bob Horsky Lloyd Hoyle Joe Regan Dave Smith Dick Stolte Don Lorenzen was manager Cheerleaders were Donna Cheney Betty Mrstik Ruth Ann Washburn Richard Havlik and Norbert Horak Coach Bill Barnard announced the awards
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Wilson High School
Ray Kessell
Dick Farmer
Everett Andrew
George Mayfield
Bob Barta
Bob Havlik
Bob Ka»oun
Dick Matter
Ray Struve
Dale Green
Bob Vrbicek
Kessell
Farmer
Wilson
Soph
Little Ramblers
Roosevelt
McKinley
Franklin
Randall Hart
Sophs
Navy
Don Andrew
Bill Birkicht
Don Bys
Frank Chiamosta
Speeder to Field All-Employe Club In M and J League
Veteran right hander Bruce White leads the Link Belt Speeder in the M and J league season opener against the Lighters at Daniels Park. The all employed squad, stocked with Maquoketa Valley league players, faces early tests as White weighs lineup depth and starter options.
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Link Belt Speeder Diamond
Speeder
Daniels Park
Bruce White
Maquoketa Valley League
White
Marcellus Meyer
Schweizer
Lawrence Merck
Joe Dolan
Chuck Elias
Association Race Underway Thursday
The American Association begins its 1943 baseball season on Thursday with officials optimistic about attendance amid wartime shortages. President George Trautman said rosters are depleted but bolstered by sandlot and disbanded-league players. Opening day features sectional games to limit travel. Kansas City at St. Paul, Milwaukee at Minneapolis, Louisville at Columbus, Indianapolis at Toledo. Columbus Red Birds, 1941 champions and last season’s playoff winner, were early favorites to dethrone Kansas City.
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Chicago
American Association
George Trautman
Association
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus Red Birds
Boxing Roundup Sparks Scattered Pro Debates
In New York and other hubs fighters such as Lyle Constantine and Ted Lowry clash under varied results. Rounds feature knocks and draws amid mentions of José Aponte Torres and Reddy Farrell, with bouts listed across cities including Portland and New Bedford.
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New York
Lyle Constantine
van “Boobh” McNnett
Baltimore
Hartford
Conn
Ruby Garcia
S. Fuerte Rico
al Guide
Drew
Dodgers Retain Allen in Pitching Staff as Washburn Sold
New York reports that Johnny Allen, a right handed pitcher recently acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies, will stay on the Dodgers pitching staff. George Washburn, who also came from Philadelphia with Allen, has been sold to the Montreal farm team.
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NEW York
INS
Johnny Allen
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
George Washburn
Philadelphia
Allen
Montreal
Yankee Shortstop Faces Draft Call
George Snuffy Stirnweiss of the New York Yankees must report for induction examination in Hartford Connecticut on Thursday morning. The rookie from Newark, who set a stolen base record last season in the International League, will be inducted or rejoin the Yankees in Washington on Friday.
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Boston
George “Snuffy
Stirnweiss
New York Yankees
Hartford
Conn
Newark
Yankees
Washington
Marion Defeats Manchester 8 0 in baseball rout
Marion high school baseball beat Manchester 8 to 0 as Buckner pitched a three hit game and Jack Gill homered in the fifth with bases empty. The team erupted in a six inning with five runs, Barker routed the Manchester starter. Marion faces Springville next and Lisbon on May 4 in road games.
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Marion
Manchester
Buckner
Jack Gill
Barker
Springville
Lisbon
Volga City Wins Clayton County Baseball Opener
Ken Smith pitched a 5-0 shutout as Volga City defeated Garnaville to start the Clayton county high school baseball tournament. Elkport beat Littleport 3-2, Marquette edged Edgewood 3-2, Elkader downed McGregor 4-3, and Monona eliminated St Joseph of Elkader 4-2.
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Elkader
Ken Smith
Volga City
Garnaville
Elkport
Littleport
Marquette
Edgewood
McGregor
Monona
St. Joseph
Eddie Hickey Receives Naval Commission in Omaha
Eddie Hickey, longtime Creighton basketball coach, was sworn in as a United States Navy lieutenant at the Omaha recruiting office. He will report to Chapel Hill May 27 for training and then expect assignment to a preflight school. Hickey led the Bluejays to a 21 game season with two losses and an undefeated Missouri Valley Conference run.
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Omaha
Neb
INS
Eddie Hickey
Creighton
United States Navy
Bluejay
J. Mahoney
Chapel Hill
Navy
Hickey
Bluejays
Pete Fox Leaves Red Sox for Induction Notice
Ervin Pete Fox a 34 year old right fielder and three year veteran left the Boston Red Sox after his Evansville draft board ordered him to report for induction Thursday. Fox had replaced Lou Finney when Finney chose farm work this season.
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Boston
Ervin
Pete” Fox
Boston Red Sox
Evansville
Ind
Fox
Lou Finney
Postpone Deadline in Softball Until Monday
The Cedar Rapids Softball association moves the entry deadline from April 28 to next Monday evening due to many teams not filing lists. A general meeting at 7 30 in the city hall playground office will set final plans. entries accepted until 8 pm that night. Season opens May 10. Entry blanks available at city hall playground office or from Chief Umpire Ken McGuire.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Seaon
City Hall
Ken McGuire
29 Hawk Lettermen of This Season in Service
Iowa City Navy dispatch reports 29 University of Iowa major letter winners from 1942 43 will be in armed service by mid May with the last enlistment to be sworn in. Fourteen were called up before finishing college and several left mid season.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
Armed Services
Red Cross Benefit Game Nets 26244 In MSG Thriller
Madison Square Garden drew 18 316 fans for a Wyoming versus St John s of Brooklyn overtime charity game. The event raised 26244 98 for the Red Cross with a matching check turned over to the mercy organization.
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NEW York
Madison Square Garden
Wyoming
St. John's
Brooklyn
Red Cross
Mercy Organization
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Ellis Miller
Chicago White Sox
Ted
Marne
U.S. Treasury Department
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Gooyear Tires
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Chasizer
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