Grimm upbeat after Cubs strong mound work
Cubs win amid strong pitching by Claude Passeau and Paul Derringer. Passeau added a homer and RBI as Chicago beat Cincinnati while other MLB games were postponed. Hall of Fame and late Commissioner Landis touch headlines as baseball weighs 20th century stars.
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Hall of Fame
Associated Press
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Chicago Cubs
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Paul Derringer
Passeau
French Lick
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Derringer
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Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati
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Miss
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Happy) Chandler
Tani Jog
Roger Bresnahan
Dan Brouthers
Fred Clarke
Jimmy Collins
Ed Delfihanty
Hugh Duffy
Hugh Jennings
Mike
Ing) Kelly
James O'Rourke
Wilbert Robinson
Iate
Kennesaw ‘M. Landis
Sane
Baseball Writers
Chandler chosen as baseball commissioner sparks mixed reaction
In New York on April 28, supporters hailed Happy Chandler as baseball commissioner while opponents favored a promoter. Giants figure Horace Stoxham and Larry MacPhail backed the plan, arguing for wartime surplus distribution and a new pro approach. The piece notes shifts in baseball governance and humor about Chandler’s barber shop persona as the sport eyes postwar change.
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Bagh S. Fullerton
New York
Happy Chandler
Stron
Giants
Horace Stoxham
Larry MacPhail
Switty
Chandler
Landis
Kentucky Blue Gress County
National League Results and Army Induction Notices
Baseball results show Chicago 4 Cincinnati 0 with other games postponed. Galehouse of the St Louis Browns eyed for Army induction in Cleveland after pre induction physical. Zak of the Pirates to take selective service exam next week after prior rejection.
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Cincinnati
Galehouse
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Denny Gelehouse
St. Louis Browns
Army
Cleveland
Brownies
Zak
Pittsburgh
Frankie Zak
Pittsburgh Pirates
Selective Service
Passaie, N. Jr
Hoppe Holds 65 Point Lead Over Cochran In Billiards Title
In Denver Willie Hoppe maintains a substantial lead over Welker Cochran in the transcontinental three-cushion billiards world title race. Hoppe, after a pair of losses, sits at 2778 points to Cochran's 2713 with 38 games remaining as the match continues toward San Francisco next month.
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Jey Ecoquimyou Sem
Denver
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Hoppe
Cochran
San Francisco
Major League Baseball Opens With Familiar Thrills
AP features note that the season begins with the Yankees and Red Sox game full of home runs errors and excitement. Managers believe the Yankees showings are down to their level and the sport remains as gripping as ever despite lingering pessimism.
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Py Guerrull
AP News
New York
Yankees
Red Sox
Abner Doubleday
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
Cobb
Phas
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Johnny Lindell
Nick Etten
Hershel Martin
George Stirnweiss
Honie Rat Clouter
Russ Derry
Paul Krichel
Thirty AL players called into service since end of 1944 season
The American League Service Bureau reports 30 players from AL clubs, including seven from Chicago White Sox and Washington, entered the armed forces between 1944 and 1945. Tigers lead with 38, Washington 37, Phillies 86 on honor roll, Chicago 35, New York 29, Boston 28, Cleveland 28, St. Louis 27.
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Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
Washington
Burreau
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia
Athletics
New York
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
National Defense Service
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
Genactin Armed Forces
Merchant Marine
Clothing drive at game links Giants Yankees Senators
A seven bundle clothing collection supports the United Nations Gloshing Collection during a New York baseball double header at the Polo Grounds and a Washington Senators contest at Yankee Stadium. The event promotes charity with the participating teams in cooperation with the drive.
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New York
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yanker Stadium
Tocel
United Nations
Edward's Baseball Nine Opens Season at Sparta
Edward's High School baseball travels to Sparta tomorrow for the opener in a series aiming to extend a county rivalry. Coach Joe Barresi drills the Shamrocks for a strong yet inexperienced squad led by Paul Jansen, Dale Feeney, Joe Jansen, Art Pitts, Bob Hand, and Bill O'Brien as starting lineup.
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Niseball Maine
Mis
Spartansburg
Schrly
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Seti
Uch
Sparta
Shamnock
Crayford County
Tomorow
Paul Jansen
Daie Feeney
Unfeld
Joe Jansen
Art Pitts
Bob Hand
Bill O'Brien
Horse racing buzz as Olympic dream reshapes global scene
Report from New York outlines a push to broaden international thoroughbred competition and notes growing cross border entries. It cites U S champions racing abroad and European stars visiting Belmont Park for big money events while mentioning plans for air transport aiding long distance travel.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Rookie hitters spark early MLB opening week
April 26 report shows twenty one Americah Lear baseball lwwcomes with 283 averages and 19 hits in the opening week. Russ Derry of the New York Yankees belted two homers and drove in five against Boston. Other rookies Hal Peek Rex Coath Ben Steiner and Rex Russtoneski added two hits each while several pitchers allowed runs in the opener at Red Sox vs Yankees.
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Yanks
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George Binks
Tour
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Milmissves Mosro
Hunk Russtoneski
Cleveland
Ben Steiner
Rex Cocth
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Rex Cecil
New York
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