Ocean Wave Wins Derby Trial In Impressive Fashion
Ocean Wave roared to a nine length victory in the Kentucky Derby trial, with Count Fleet galloping 1 mile 2 1 4 in 2 007, as Derby eligibles line up for the $57,000 Rose Necklace. Slide Rule and No Wrinkles emerged as contenders among a crowded field.
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Ocean Wave
Count Fleet
Bee-gee
Oquilville
Dubl Uwicles
Derbyville
Ben Jones
Johnny Longden
Blenheim
Wendell Eads
Seven Hearts
Rochester
Slide Rule
W. E. Boeing
Boeing
Allen Simmons
Blue Swords
Vera S. Bragg
Charley Fisher
Ethel V. Mars
Henry L. Finch
Dave Pie
J. Warfield Rogers
Memphis
Association Race Set to Open War Era Baseball Season
The draft disrupted American Association aims to start its 1943 season Thursday with depleted rosters bolstered by sandlot and former league players. Officials expect attendance to rise as fans seek near home recreation due to gas and tire rationing. Opening games feature regional matchups like Kansas City at St. Paul and Milwaukee at Minneapolis, with Columbus Red Birds favored to challenge defending champion 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
Giants Trade for Lombardi to Boost Giants Power
New York Giants acquire Ernie Lombardi from the Boston Braves in a swap that sends rookie catcher Hugh Poland and utility infielder Connie Ryan to Boston. Lombardi, a right handed slugger, led the league in hitting in 1938 and 1939 and will play at the Polo Grounds where the fence is 279 feet from home plate. Connie Ryan reportedly drew about $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
Boxing results from multiple cities show various outcomes
In Portland Maine Lefty Lachance defeats Jose Aponte Torres after a 10 round bout. In New Bedford Andy Holland outpoints Ted Lowry in a 10 round match. In Jersey City Buddy Farrell stops Van McNutt by knockout in 4 rounds. In Baltimore Rudy Garcia faces Al Guido to a draw. Multiple locales listed with mixed results and assorted weights.
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New York
Lulu Constantino
Mario “Chico” Morales
Havana
Cuba
Portland
Lefty Lachance
Lisbon
Jose Aponte Torres
Puerto Rico
New Bedford
Mass
Andy Holland
Ted Lowry
Jersey City
Buddy Farrell
Newark
van “Boob” McNutt
Baltimore
Martford
Conn
Rudy Garcia
al Guido
Drew
Dodgers Keep Allen As Pitcher. Washburn Sold
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced Johnny Allen a right handed pitcher recently acquired from the Phillies will stay on the pitching staff. George Washburn, another right hander who 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
Wilson Cage Honors Go to Varsity and Sophs
Wilson high school held an awards assembly naming the varsity team members led by co captains Ray Kessell and Dick Farmer. Sophomore players won the city soph championship for the third straight year with Randall Hart coaching. Don Lorensen served as manager.
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Wilson High School
Ray Kessell
Dick Farmer
Everett Andrew
George Mayfield
Bob Barta
Bob Havlik
Bob Kappun
Dick Matter
Ray Struve
Dale Green
Bob Vrbicek
Kessell
Farmer
Wilson
Little Ramblers
Roosevelt
McKinley
Franklin
Randall Hart
Sophs
Navy
Soph
Don Andrew
Bill Birkicht
Don Bys
Frank Chiamosta
Bob Christie
Don Conway
Joe Dytrt
Harry Tharmer
Don Havlik
Bob Horsky
Lloyd Hoyle
Joe Regan
Dave Smith
Dick Stolte
Don Lorenzen
Donna Cheney
Betty Mrstik
Ruth Ann Washburn
Richard Havlik
Norbert Horak
Bill Barnard
Yankee Shortstop Faces Draft Call
George Stirnweiss of the New York Yankees disclosed he has been ordered to report for induction examination in Hartford Connecticut on Thursday morning. The rookie from Newark in the International League set a new stolen base record last season and will be inducted immediately or rejoin the Yankees in Washington on Friday.
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Boston
George “Snuffy
Stirnweiss
New York Yankees
Hartford
Conn
Newark
Yankees
Washington
Speeder to Field All-Employe Club In M and J League
The Link Belt Speeder team composed entirely of company employees opens in the M and J league against the Lighters at Daniels Park. Manager Bruce White, a veteran right hander, plans to use strong fielding with mixed pitching and aims to prove the club’s worth despite a rocky start.
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Link Belt Speeder Diamond
Speeder
Daniels Park
Bruce White
Maquoketa Valley League
Marcellus Meyer
Schweizer
Lawrence Merck
Joe Dolan
Chuck Elias
Mike Macek
Dick Lahman
Allan Gearhart
Floyd Krause
Dwight Allen
Wayne Peters
Tony Macek
Glenn Scott
White
Leo Casner
Ellis Miller
Marion Defeats Manchester 8-0 in Baseball Showdown
Marion defeated Manchester 8-0 behind Buckner with a three hit game and Jack Gill homering in the fifth. The Marion lineup exploded in the sixth scoring five runs as Barker struggled for Manchester. The Matton schedule lists Springville and Lisbon on May 4 as road games.
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Marions
Manchester
Buckner
Jack Gill
Marion
Barker
Matton
Springville
Neat
Lisbon
Marian
Rfls
Barker Younge
Sid Culahan
Bicanes
Benedict
Volga City Triumphs 5-0 in Clayton County Tourney
Ken Smith fired a five run defense as Volga City blanked Gamanillo 5-0 to open Clayton County high school baseball tournament action. In first round play Fiirport beat Littleport 3-2 Marquette edged Edgewood 3-2 Elkader edged McGrexa 4-3 and Monona defeated St Joseph of Elkader 4-2.
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Elkader
Ken Smith
Volga City
Gamanillo
Fiirport
Littleport
Marquette
Edgewood
Eliader
McGrexa
Monona
St Joseph
Eddie Hickey Receives Naval Commission
Eddie Hickey, noted for leading the Ci mehten basketball program, was sworn in as a Navy lieutenant at the Omaha recruiting office by Lieut R Jo Mahoney. He will report to Chapel Hill on May 27 for training before possible assignment to the Navy. Hickey’s last season with the Bluejays saw undefeated play in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Omaha Act
INS
Eddie Hickey
United Stateways
Tone Bluttes
Jo Mahoney
Omaha
Tuedas
Chapel Hill
Navy
Bluejay
Missouri Valley
Pete Fox Replaces Lou Fines Het in Lathe Position
A damaged clipping notes Pete Fox taking over a key post from Lou Fines Het at Lathe. The report references Leesville Tiddiet and Thursday activity with unclear details, mentioning Red Sex Weanesders and viductan.
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Boston
Pete
Gercdel
Leesville
Postpone Deadline in Softball Until Monday
The Cedar Rapids Softball Association moves the entry list deadline from April 28 to next Monday evening. A general meeting is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the playground office city hall to finalize season plans and accept entry lists from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Entry blanks available at the playground office or from Chief Umpire Ken McGuire.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Asoiation
Umpae
Ken McGuine
29 Hawk Lettermen of This Season in Service
IOWA CITY INS reports 29 University of Town letter winners from 1942 43 will serve in the armed forces by mid-1943. Fourteen were called up before completing college courses and several earned letters midseason.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Town
the Armed Services
Red Cross Purse Helped New York Farm Victory
The Red Cross benefited as New York defeated Brooklyn 82 to 47 in a basketball game. The result boosted morale and support during a difficult period.
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New York
Tito Nmiurdisau
Vondtu
Stoo Fort's
Brookiway
Red Cross
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Naval Commission
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Sixteenth Street
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Second Avenue SE
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