Surprise teams pace major league race in 1941
The Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians emerge as unlikely contenders this season while Cincinnati Reds and St Louis Browns struggle. Connie Mack reshapes the A’s with a makeshift roster led by young pitchers and veterans, as expectations shift amid a changing pennant chase.
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Sy Whitney
L York
Special News Service
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Reds
Indians
Bobheller
Yeady
Kanakee
Michechnie
Gane
Browns
Fred Haney
Bill McKechnia
Athletics
Connie Mack
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Vander Meer Recaptures Reds Faith With No-Hit Spark
Brooklyn June 9 The Reds pitcher Vander Meer regains favor as his late no-hit performance and a one hitter against the Phillies boost Cincinnati back into the NL first division. Manager McKechnie credits improved pitching while the offense remains inconsistent as the Reds win eight of ten. Teammates vote him a share of the World Series cut, adjusted by Landis to a percentage.
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Judson Bailey
Brooklyn
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Landis
Bucky Walters
Reds
Phillies
Vander Meer
Champs
Dodgers
Bill’ McKechnie
St. ‘Louis
Meckechnia
Vandy
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Yankees
Al Yields Bumper Crop of Ros of Rookies
A New York Times analysis finds about 45 rookies likely to make the grade for 1941 with clubs in both leagues relying on youth. Cardinals and Phillies showcase strong up and comers led by Frank Crespi Walker Cooper Spud Krist Nahem Pete Reiser and Kemp Wicker.
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John Henry
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cardinals
Pennantville
Billy Southworth
Frank
Creepy) Crespi
Walker Cooper
Columbus
Spud Krist
Sam Mahem
Aces
Houston
Krist
Nahem
Nick Etten
King
Baltimore
Danny Litwhiler
Wilses-Barre
Phillies
Phils
Stan Benjamin
John Podgainy
Ottawa
Brooklyn
Pete Reiser
Dodgers
Heiser
Elmira
Pete
Cubs
Lew Novikoff
Los Angeles
Clyde McCullough
Buffalo
Bob Scheffing
Rochester
Swede Erickson
Tulsa
Novikoff
Kansas City
Phil Rizzuto
Johnny Sturm
Gerry Friddy
New York Yankees
McCarthy
Yanks
Ernie Bonham
Steve Peek
Newark
Eadie Collins, Jr
Philadelphi Athletics
Baseball Matches With AL Standings And Pitchers
Today the New York at Chicago Chandler game stands 0 2 as Rigney 3 4 faces. Boston at St Louis features Harris 3 2 against Galchoure 4 1. Washington visits Cleveland with Judson 4 8 opposing Feller 12 2. Philadelphia plays Detroit with MacCrabb 5 1 against Bridges 4 4.
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New York
Cincinnati Oe
Pitsburgh AD
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
ABC
Philadelph
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Vander Meer
Salvo
Olsen
McGee
Sgt. Louis
Warneke
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Fitzsimmons
Va. Benitzelman
Chandler
Rigney
Harris
Galchoure
Washington
Judson
Feller
MacCrabb
Bridges
Kennel Club Show Draws Record Entrants at Laidley Field
More than 300 dogs entered for the Kanawha Valley Kennel Club event opening Saturday June 14 at 9 am. About 200 dogs compete for trophies with prizes totaling over $2000. Secretary Julian Byrd confirms record entries as out of town visitors join the lineup.
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Kennel Club
Laidley Field
Kanawha Valley
Patty Berg Opens Lead in Women’s Western Open Qualifier
Patty Berg fired a 71 at Cincinnati Country Club to lead a 42-player field in the 18-hole qualifier for the 12th Women’s Western Open. Berg held a five-stroke medal edge with four birdies and an eagle, while Helen Dettweiler stood second with 76 and Betty Jameson was third with 79.
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Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Mary Wall
Menominee
Mich
Patty
Miss Wall
Cincinnati Country Club
Minnesota
Helen Dettweiler
Washington, D. C
Joss
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
U S Calls Barney Ewell to military duty
Penn State sprint star Barney Ewell, a three time 1 A 0 4 A champion and defending National Collegiate meet sprinter, received a July report date from the selective service. He vows to serve if needed, while his coach praises his speed and potential, noting he could become the world’s fastest human.
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Army Service
Barney Ewell
Penn State
Ewell
Palo Alto
Calif
Selective Service Board
Brown Bullet
Hwell
Chick Werner
Barney
Werner
N.C. A
Reds, Cardinals Win Spark playoff push in late runs
Cincinnati Reds rallied for nine runs in the seventh to ninth innings to beat the Dodgers 9 7, edging within a half game of third place as Brooklyn dropped from the NL lead. Whitey Moore, Pee Wee Reese and Ernie Lombardi key the late surge, while Chubby Hugh Casey faltered in relief. In the other midweek action Whitey Ford?
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Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Reds
Hugh Casey- Phelps
Babé Phelps
Phelps
Whitey Moore
Jim Wasdell
Casey
Eddie Joost
Jim Ripple
Ernie Kay
Ernie Lombardi
Curt Davis
Bob Mattick
Harry Craft
Joost
Lonnie Frey
Frey
Bill Swift
Kirby Higbe
Pee Wee Reese
Highlee
Eddie’ Shakes
Duke University
Cincinnati
Reese
Ripple
el F. Meyer- Ehelns
Mick
ijRlers
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Lombardie
Wasdell If
Gireson
Walker
Mattick
Thomps'np
Moore
Craft
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Ridden
Breas
Higve
Brooklin - Boa
Furie
Prey
McCormick
Koy
Herman
Reiser
Riggs
Wardell
Penis
Begra
Riddle
Higbe
Thomason
Hite
Mugze 'Reiser
Sears
Jorda
Bars
Tima
Baseball's BIG SIX teams dominate early season chatter
The piece lists top MLB names and teams from the era, highlighting stars like DiMaggio and Nicholson and noting performances from the Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, and Tigers. It reflects American League and National League standings and player mentions across the season's early action.
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