Unsung rookies shine in marathon and early season action
In a 16 inning marathon, the Philadelphia Athletics edged the Washington Senators 2-1 as Jesse Flores outpitched Barry Wynn. Sid Gordon’s three run homer helped the Giants beat the Braves 6 2. Otto Denning powered Cleveland’s 4-2 win over Chicago, Tex Hughson notched a victory for the Red Sox in a 1 0 win over the Yankees, and the Cardinals topped the Cubs 7-0 at home in the season opener.
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New York
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Junior Loop Aims to Boost Gary Baseball Future
Exchanged clubs back a junior league plan in Gary as baseball wanes since Corry High dropped the sport. Local stars like Ty Cran and Simmy Collins back youth play with Albany Senators and Oil City ties, while Timmy Walsh and Henry Sweeney vie for key roles on early roster. Boxing notes highlight Tony Costa’s win over Jackie Costa as Callura’s path to a Pep rematch looms. Rifle league standings show Knapp Patterson and Perrine near top, and Victor Hanson seeks army enlistment release. Giants attendance and Buffalo Ball supply mark scattered league notes.
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Giants
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Jersey
Fights Last Night in Jersey City
Buddy Fartel of Newark won by technical knockout over Yau in the bout at 152 pounds. Boob McNutt of Baltimore weighed in at 156 pounds with a seventh round finish noted.
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McNutt
Baltimore
Yesterday's Stars Triumph in Slugfest With Denning and Dodgers
Yesterday's Stars include Denning with two doubles driving decisive runs against the White Sox while handling 18 putouts and a first base assist, plus an unassisted double play. Wyatt of Dodgers struck out three in a late jam then allowed four hits in six innings versus the Phillies. Pirates rely on pinch singles by Wyrostek and O'Brien to push three runs home for a win as Reda and a fat fact note closes.
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Tom O'Brien
Pirates
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Exhibition baseball round up with balata ball notes
New York April 20 round up reports on spring exhibition games showing high scores and averages. It notes teams averaged 7.42 runs and 15.64 hits per game across two sides and cites bat and ball changes since the balata ball era. Ty Cobb and Wolf Keeler are referenced while Wayne University is mentioned briefly in a one minute sport page.
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Wolo Keeler
National League and American League baseball results and notes
Yesterday's NL scores include St. Louis 7 over Chicago 0 New York 11 over Boston 3 Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 4. Today Boston at New York Chicago at St Louis Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Philadelphia. AL results show Cleveland 4 4 Chicago 4 Boston 5 New York 1 Philadelphia 2 Washington 1. Also: war era notes on players coaches officials charity pledges and wartime football, plus remarks on Patton and other names.
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Wilcox Team Leads A League By Three Games
Wilcox team takes command as leaders stretch margin to three games. Page and Ferry suffer a two game setback while Rays score a sweep. Rosa Baker collects 172 set.
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Ocean Wave Wins Derby Trial Run
Ocean Wave wins the Kentucky Derby trial by nine lengths amid Derby contenders. Count remains favorite with Johnny Torgdon aboard. Wave’s strong performance fuels belief Ocean Wave may challenge Fleet for Saturday’s Derby.
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Associated Press
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Johnny Torgden
Lombardi Trade Links Giants to Two Players
Daley report notes Giants acquire veteran Lombardi from Braves in exchange for rookie catcher Hugh Poking and infielders Connie Ryan and Poland. Ryan cost $40,000 a year ago. Lombardi expected to bolster Giants as other infielders join military service. Also mentions Panthers season opener and recent boxing results in New York and Portland.
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Hugh Poland
Connie Ryan
Giants
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Gladis
Poland
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