Future still dark for Yankees power hitters this season
Notes from sports pages discuss Joe McCarthy facing a lineup void of Babe Ruth era power as veteran hitters like DiMaggio and Henrich step in post induction into the armed forces. Joe Gordon and Bill Dickey are among those contending for a boost, while trends show shifts in baseball strategy and player durability into the coming season.
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Joe McCarthy
York Yankees
Malhis
Babe Ruth
Armed Forces Aitch
Joe Digio
Tommy Henrich
Joe Gordon
Charley Fer
Bill Dickey
Carthy
Keller
Gornd
Raymonds edge Blasters in two overtime thriller
In Titusville action the Raymonds defeated the Blasters 39 37 after a late rally, Mike Dennis hitting the game winner in the second overtime as Bill Dennis twice fouled and made both free throws to force extra time. Kay Carter Averill led Raymonds with 18 points and solid defense aided by clutch foul shooting. Keystone Ordnance and Raymonds traded runs as Gumbleton Nichols and Garter produced key plays.
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Titusville
Mike Dennis
Bill Dennis
Blasters
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Rigs
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Raymonds
Pitte
Ward
Heath
Reyroonds
Carter
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Breworks
Keystone
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Rays
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Tee
Garter
Cogswell
Sackson, Bees
HDBON
Borsa
Gumblston
Preystones
Cosmark and
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Sports Roundup Reports Improved Player Condition From West Coast Camps
New York April 9 Tub Thump Earl Hilligan notes managers and scribes agree players are in better shape and more advanced in training than a year ago. The piece cites sunny Monday and California as part of the Western American League camps.
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Tub ‘Thump
Earl Hilligan
Sunny Mornday
California
Raymonds Clinch Tie For Honors In Ladies B League
Raymonds secure a share of top honors in the Ladies B League as multiple matches wrap up. The column notes dynamic play and emerging standouts, with sharp reflections on recent performances and upcoming fixtures shaping the race for league leadership.
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Raymonds
Parson Bob Jacobs Loses First Bout at Olympia
Parson Bob Jacobs 163 pounds suffers his first defeat in 21 bouts losing a split decision to Roosevelt Thomas 61 at the Olympia. Judge Eddie Lough favored Jacobs 7 to 3 but referee Spud Murphy cast the deciding vote for Thomas 4-2. Also notes Williamsburg prospects for William and Mary baseball as many players join armed forces.
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Ree
Philadelphia
Bob Jacobs
Tobt Hight
Roosevelt Thomas
Olympia
Jacobs
Roosevelt
Eddie Loughran
al Voice
Spud Murphy
Thomas
Pony Loop Season Opens May 13 Amid Schedule Shifts
The Glass D Pony Baseball League will begin play on May 13 replacing the earlier May opening to remove open dates from the 10 game schedule ending in September. Olean may transfer at least five homers to Bradford while Bradford leaves the loan. Hamilton Ontario has withdrawn due to transportation issues leaving Jamestown Hornets Buffalo, Lockport, Wellsville, and Olean among the clubs.
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Ram
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Ont
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Tda Widney
Af Golnm
Ernle Lanigan
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Glass D Pony Baseball League
Robert C. Stedler
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Becaise
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Jamestown
Hornet
Bu Lfavia
Lockport
Wellsville
Training Camp Notes From AVANSVILLE and Bloomington
Reports from AVANSVILLE highlight Pinky Higging and J. P. Wood as top batting threats with averages near .800 and .444. In Bloomington Cincinnati Reds GM Warren C Giles backs Bill Miller with a brief extension, while St Louis gains pace in outdoor drills led by Southworth. Frisch seeks speed and punching power as Teuussell and Colman rotate with Die Miggio in center to support a 43 run win over Yannizans.
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Twasone
Texas
Yeman Pinky Higging
Cookie J.P. Joseph Pexsy Wood
Detroit
Tigi ‘Hind
Higgins
Am Ox
Woof
Wood
Draft Board to Decide Browns Future in St. Louis Feature
St. Louis April report on the Browns as manager Sewell previews a season start with key players Stephens McQuinn Clift Helfuey Baker and Landsund under consideration. The club seeks a strong opening to end a long losing stretch and challenge the Yankees and Red Sox in a crowded American League race.
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Sumer
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Don Helfuey
Ploy Baker
Sim Antonio
Xy Lied
Baker
Mark Glirtstnign
Oleda
Chris Landsund
Mike Chartak
Tony Criscola
Mul Byres
Yieh
Sinkwich First Choice In Pro Football Draft
The 1943 NFL draft sees Georgia star Frank Sinkwich chosen first by the Philadelphia Eagles amid a flurry of selections. Teams like the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants pick notable backs and ends, while Notre Dame and Minnesota players figure prominently in the early rounds. Several top college standouts are headed to pro rosters as teams shape their rosters for the coming season.
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Bob Steuber
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Paul Governali
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Bill Dalby
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Dick Wildimg
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Steuber
Indjie Redskins
Jenkins
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