Pirates Forging Fireworks Lead Derby Parade
The Pirates thrill with pitching and timely hitting as they win four straight from Cubs and Reds. Rip Sewell, Preacher Roe, and Nick Strincevich shine with multiple five hit games and two three hitters hurt oppose. Derby chatter grows as Phalanx’s Wood Memorial victory boosts Whitney’s colt into Derby contention ahead of Churchill Downs.
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Beaver Club to Sponsor City Junior Baseball League
The Beaver Club unveiled plans for a city wide Junior Baseball League offering organized play and supervised instruction by veteran locals for boys ages five to 18. Over 100 boys signed already with potential to reach 150. teams and leagues depend on turnout. Equipment provided by the club except gloves and shoes. all details to be announced as setup progresses.
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Yesterday's Stars: Rowe and Nicholson Spark Wins
Associated Press recap notes Sohonboy Rowe of the Phillies limited the Giants to six hits for his second win over New York. Bill Nicholson of the Cubs homered twice and drove in six runs in a 7-4 Cubs victory over the Cardinals.
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DiMaggio signs with Oakland Oaks in PCL
Vince Di Maggio, oldest brother of Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees and Dominic of the Red Sox, has been signed by the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League in Oakland on April 1.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday by League
National League games featured Cincinnati topping Pittsburgh 13 to 3 and Philadelphia routing New York 10 to 1 while Chicago beat St. Louis 7 to 4 and Boston tied Brooklyn as rain interrupted play. American League results include New York 8 Philadelphia 2 and Washington 3 with Boston 1. rain affected Chicago and St Louis. International League standings show Rochester 7 Jersey City 1 and Buffalo 5 Newark 3 as Montreal 6 Baltimore 2 and Toronto at Syracuse show.
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No-Hitter by Bridges for Portland Beavers
Omar Bridges hurled a no hit game for the Portland Beavers, pitching a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League. Bridges allowed one base on balls and saw a double play erase a runner, with 27 Seals batsmen facing him. In New York Ike Williams, the NBA lightweight champion from Trenton, N J, prepares for a title defense against Willie Rus sell in a Friday night bout.
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Bucs win split with Reds in doubleheader
Eddie Miller and Augie Galan led a Pirates win in the opener as Miller’s two homers boosted Cincinnati’s bid. The Reds then lost the nightcap 7 3 as Pittsburgh remained atop the standings. Across majors, Boston fell to Washington 3 1 as Masterson allowed three hits. DiMaggio debuted for New York as Yankees swept Philadelphia. Cubs rid the Cardinals 7 4 with Nicholson's two homers. Phillies beat Giants 10 1 at the Polo Grounds.
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Stags Win First in BAA Playoffs in Chicago Arena
Chicago Stags edge Philadelphia Warriors 74 71 in game three of the best of seven BAA championship series. Joe Fulks sat late in the third after four fouls as Western Division leaders take a 2 1 series lead amid rain causing NL and AL scheduling disruptions.
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NBA backs Walcott for bout with Louis in boxing control bid
The National Boxing Association backed Jersey Joe Walcott to meet Joe Louis, aiming to tighten control over boxing from Jacobs and the New York Athletic Commission. Louis, demobilized and undefeated since return, looms as the champion in this controversial push amid confusion over matchmaking and governance.
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Walcott Rated Top Outstandin Boxer by NBA
The NBA classed Walcott, father of six, as the top outstanding boxer. Wil lott from Merchantsville N J began as Louis sparring partner, then faded and returned. The NBA signaled possible future matchups and cited a $200,000 Louis guarantee if he agreed to meet Walcott in Philadelphia.
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Toronto Icemen Win Stanley Cup Layores
Toronto Icemen celebrate a championship as they defeat Montreal Canadiens in six games to claim the Stanley Cup before a 14,546 crowd. The Leafs, led by Maple Leafs, wrap up the series in six, amid a strong home victory and ongoing pursuit of the world title.
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