Major League Selections Point to Cardnals and Yanks in World Series
A wartime era preview predicts the St Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees to win their leagues and meet in October, with Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia expected as strong challengers. The piece notes returns from war, stars like DiMaggio and Ott, and a balance of strength and weaknesses across rosters shaping the pennant races.
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Six Junior Loop Pilots Think Their Clubs Have Flag Chance
Six American League managers foresee a pennant race with Cards as the team to beat in the National League. Eddie Dyer’s St Louis Cardinals project a strong run if within five games by July 4. Managers from Detroit, Boston, Washington, New York, Cleveland, and St. Louis foresee tough competition, with emphasis on prewar stars and strengthened lineups across leagues.
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Warren Forward Named To All State Cage Team
Warren Forward Is Named To All State Cage Team by LAM SHRIVER Harrisburg April 15 with Elmo Jackson at forward and Frank Peiffer edging Ray mond Dini Toy guard Allentown High landed two players on the Associated Press All State Scholastic basketball team Otters who made her mythical quintet Were Stu Adams Radnor center Richard Harris Warren forward and Donald Asmonga stay guard of Homestead who lost the state title to Allentown.
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Allen Town Center
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Bruce Fisher
Bedford
Carl DePasqua
Wiliams Sport
Frisina Released by Giants Farm Club
Angelo Frisina, a small time outfielder who trained in Florida with the New York Giants, was released by Treoton, the Giants farm club. He was one of 180 players at Lakewood for a Giants camp and lacked opportunity due to age. Frisina has no fixed plans but may seek a tryout with Oil City in the Mid-Atlantic League as drills resume.
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Lakewood
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Baseball Loop Meeting Slated for Next Week
A meeting is planned at the Hotel Conv. next Monday evening to decide on forming an Independent Baseball League with teams from Meadville Titusville Tyrone Jonestown Dunkirk Corry and others. Officials hope for a six team league with early clubs ready to operate while timing for others remains uncertain.
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Dunkirk
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Teyine
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Bisons clinch Calder Cup with seventh game win
Buffalo New York April 15 The American Hockey League Calder Cup returns to the Buffalo Bisons after a 2 triumph over the Cleveland Barons in the seventh game of a tight playoff series. The victory marks their third straight win over the Barons and secures the Bisons’ league title, tying a Bayores record with three championships.
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Browns' Catchers Sign With Mexican League
Myron Red Hayworth former St. Louis Browns catcher signed a three year contract with the Mexican League. President Jorge Pasquel announced Hayworth will play for Torreon as the husky one year old receiver who recently was sent to Toledo in the American Association.
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Husky
Housing shortage hits Washington players in transit era
Washington April 1 A housing shortage leaves Senators players with improvised sleeping quarters in Shadiam dressing rooms as gridlocked lodging becomes a problem for the team. Fans are urged to help, with requests for tents or spare space. President Clark Griffith is asked to assist in sourcing accommodations for the club.
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Joe
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Truman To Throw Our First Ball For Opening Day
President Truman will pitch left handed to open the 1946 baseball season in Washington. He will attend opening day with a party of 3 and aims to set records as the first presidential southpaw and for joining fans at the national game.
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Teuman
First Day Trout Season Draws Large Streamside Turnout
Hundreds of anglers lined streams today for opening trout season with favorable conditions after rain. Crowds gathered along local creeks and the riverbanks as early reports noted catches, including six trout by BF Lowe Edwards of the Senior High Faculty, with fish up to 14 inches.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From City League Play
In exhibition action across several matches Boston teams split games with Cincinnati 19 to 4 in one contest while Indianapolis and Chicago area clubs posted losses. Detroit defeated Chicago and Cleveland edged out New York in another tense matchup. The day showcased minor league and city league talent with mixed results.
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Corry Bowlers Fail at Erie Hartley Singles Classic
Corry bowlers faltered at the Hartley Singles Classic in Erie. Harold Cragg paced the field with a 225 high single and strong counts, while Dick Morton, Laurie Butler, Kip Anderson, Ronald Greatey and others posted notable scores in fourth effort rounds. Dec Kelsey struggled to surpass early marks as the event unfolded.
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Greeley
Corry Vowteys
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Brie
Harald Cragg
Hames
Dick Morton
Laurie Buter
Kip Anderson
Ronald Greatey
Dec" Kelsey
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Writers Favor Yanks and Cards in World Series Picks
New York April 19 The Associated Press poll of 119 writers shows 115 predicting the St Louis Cardinals will win the National League title and meet the New York Yankees in the World Series. Four choose the Chicago Cubs. 7% forecast the Yankees in the American League, 25% back Detroit, 16% back Boston, and two back Cleveland.
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