Unusual Race Seen As Managers Ponder Opening Day
Major League managers forecast an unusual season as 16 American and National League leaders anticipate unpredictable pennant races. Opening day features games in Washington Boston Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati New York and Philadelphia amid shifting rosters and military enlistments.
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Wartime Baseball Season Sees Shifting Winners and Price Hikes
A wartime sports digest notes changes to the coming season with higher prices and shifting rosters. It predicts the Yankees and Cardinals as leading contenders, outlines likely contenders for other spots, and mentions the Derby and horse racing odds. It also covers fishing opening day difficulties and peculiar notes from racing and local sports.
Wanted Hard of Hearing Men and Women Ad
An old notice seeks men and women hard of hearing for a home method test promising improved hearing. Readers are asked to inquire at Lindsley’s Pharmacy and stores for the “base drops” promotion.
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Pennock Fitz Aim To Build Phillies Into Pennant Winner
Phillies manager Herb Pennock and Freddy Fitzsimmons vow a focused effort to develop homegrown talent for a future National League pennant. They emphasize farm-system advancement, selective player development, and a unified Phillies approach, with Spring training showing 40 players in the jig team and nearly 100 across farm clubs.
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Multnomah Club Wins National Women’s AAU Swimming Title
The Multnomah Club of Portland won the team title at the National Women’s AAU championships in Oakland. 18 year old Ann Curtis of Crystal Palace Plunge set American records in 440 yard freestyle and 220 yard freestyle, leading Curtis to high point honors with 13 points. Nancy Joki of Portland was runner up with 12, Joan Fogle of Indianapolis had 11, Ann Ross of Brooklyn 10. Crystal Palace Plunge finished third with 24, and the Portland club led by 47 points ahead of the Women’s Swimming Association of New York with 24. Thirteen year old Patrick Sinclair of New York’s association won the 190 yard breaststroke.
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Vice President to Toss Out First Ball
Washington April 17 Henry A Wallace declared himself ready for a traditional American role by tossing the first ball at the American League opener. He follows Taft and Roosevelt in this ceremonial duty dating back to 1911. The piece recalls prior presidents Woodrow Wilson and others viewing baseball as part of American life.
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Leahy Considered for Navy Coaching Post for Hawks
Chicago April 17 Frank Leahy Notre Dame football coach and athletic director applied for a Navy commission. Reverend John J. Kavanaugh confirmed the Navy inquiry as Leahy visited Chicago, center of officer procurement. If commissioned his career would join a storied run at Notre Dame and Boston with 44 wins, five losses and three ties in five seasons.
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Writers Pick Yanks 10 Win In 3-Team Race
New York Yankees top AP writers’ poll for 1944 season, with Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox next in voting. Indians fourth. other clubs listed, Browns and Red Sox hard to place. note of Utica Braves farm system purchase and Philadelphia Blue Jays affiliate move.
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Major League Season Opens Amid War Era Pessimism
A chaotic sports column from Sew York notes mixed optimism for 1940 baseball as fans debate pennant chances. It cites Pete Klein of Washington and wartime logistics, including improvised gear, duck-hunting machine gun concepts, and military units planning sports programs while addressing shifts in teams and management.
Cards Win Spring Exhibition Title
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Waterproofing powder for diamonds gets trial
In Wilmington Delaware a local experiment by the Hercule Company treats a section of the Sal pack home of the Blue Ranks with stab ninol resin powder for waterproofing soils. The powder aims to prevent pre game showers and reduce water intrusion at the athletic ground.
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Club to Recommend Two Fish Wardens
Getty Rod and Gun Club members urged by officers to attend a meeting tomorrow evening at eight to discuss appointing two volunteer deputy fish wardens for the immediate area. The group will also address other business with expected attendance from sportsmen’s representatives.
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