Pony League Opens Wartime Class D Season In Erie
The Class D Pony League launches a wartime season with eight teams led by Managers Harris and Levey. Young under draft age players and a few 4-Fs fill rosters as Erie Sailors face Jamestown. Trades bring Don Ross and Dutch Meyer to Cleveland and Roy Cullenbine to Detroit, boosting their lineups. Haegm, racing through Atlantic ships, faces tough field after a near-miss at Madison Square Garden. The piece notes local interest, weather permitting, and updates on other MLB moves and local scholastic baseball changes.
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Erle
Jamestown
Harris
Levey
Falcons
Erie
Gunder Haegm
Atlantic
San Miguel
U.S
Madison Square Garden
Jim Rafferty
Haegs
Buffalo
Haegeill
Tigers And Cubs Hold Pitching Edge In Early Games
Detroit and Chicago lead in early season pitching as six of Grimm’s pitchers complete games and Hank Wyse throws a one hitter against Pittsburgh. Detroit’s Trout Newhouser and Benton pace American League, while Pirates falter with poor mound work. Seventeen pitchers have logged starts, and overall both leagues see strong shutouts and mixed early results for St. Louis and New York squads.
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Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Bengals
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al Bélston
Hal’ Newhouser
Charley Grimm
Bruin
Hank Wyse
Pittsburgh
Hill Salkela
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Chicago
Tiger
Cubs
Steve O'Neill
Russ Derry
New York Yankees
Harlem
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Butch Nieman
Ug Chicago
Claude Parseau
Bob Chiprean
Wyse
Trout
Jane
Benton
Hinge
Grimm
Hod Lisenbee
Guy Bush
Reds
Brooklyn
Frankie Frisch
Bucs
St. Louis
Bill Voiselle
Giants
Rip Sewell
Pittsbuck
Newhouser
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Deng
Mort Cooper
Phillies
Pirates
St Edward's Sparta Game Called In Third
The oi suways sun sence baseball nine invaded Spartansboro yesterday afternoon for its first game of the season only to have the game washed off after two and a half innings with Sparta leading 18 to 4. Although no definite date has been set for replaying the contest it is expected the two teams will set together within the next two weeks. Coach Baressi plans several practice sessions to smooth the defense. Kechnie worries over the slog start of ace pitcher Bucky Walters though he has one defeat in four games. The boxing feature this week has Sal Martolo meeting Gus Mell in a 10 round non title bout at Boston on Friday night.
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Spartansboro
Sparta
Baressi
Erlinrs
Sviletness
Kechnie
Bucky Walters
Sal Martolo
NBC
Gus Mell
Boston
University of Richmond
Charley Beaudry
Marquette
University
Ray Dumont
Peoria
Hank Reichelderfer
Vera
Oscar Tuero
Houston
Tex
Reis
Gong
Loveland Field
Wattsburg
Storer
Chaffee
Bill Harmon
Beaver
Corry
Gifford
Ramsdell
Fefh
Parker
Dwards
Sturdevant
Hervey
Post
No Beavers
Thei Mal Cownter
Ts Wed
Indoor arena interest sparks postwar memorial plans
New York May 1 Bromlum American Legion shows interest in building an indoor sports arena as a war memorial. Officials have held consultations with Red Dutton who still owns the Brooklyn franchise. In Newark the Legion plans bicycle pacing revival. Other Legion pools may follow suit and a big field for postwar ventures is expected. The War Memorials commission is corresponding with around 900 cities planning similar memorials. The feature notes university and local sports items, including Richmond baseball scoring and Drake relay winner Beaudry, plus a range of wartime promotions and small stories.
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Bromlum American Legion
Dodgers
Red
Dutton
Brooklyn Hogbey
Newark
Legionnaires
New Jersey
Legion
Commission For Living
Browns Raise First Pennant in St Louis Night
The St Louis Browns will raise their first American League pennant amid hoopla tonight before up to 30 000 fans. Guests include Senator Happy Chandler Baseball Commissioner and AL President Will Harridge with Hall of Fame member Artie Latham. The opener vs Cleveland Indians begins a 154 game schedule under floodlights.
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St. Louis Browns
A. B
Chandler
Will Harridge
Leslie M. O'Connor
Commision
Chicago
Artie Latham
Eastern League Set 10 Open Tomorrow
The Easton Baseball League opens its 28th season tomorrow with eight club managers predicting a dog eat dog race. Each club is linked to a major league affiliate, and managers won’t know their exact standing until top clubs set the terms. Rosters mix Class A veterans, discharged servicemen, and a large group of rookies.
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Easton Baseball League
May After Way Of Determining Fight Winners In Pa
Harrisburg May 1 A Senate approved bill moved to the House to reform boxing and wrestling rulings in Pennsylvania Three judges votes would be read together and two agreeing would decide bouts The bill also raises boxer purses from 12 50 to 25 bars under 14 from fights and grants the State Athletic Commission power to levy fines instead of suspensions
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Louis H. Farrell
R-Phila
Senate
Toe State Athletic Commission
Wattsburg High Takes 4 2 Win Over Corry Nine
Wattsburg High defeated Corry 4 to 2 in a four inning abbreviate game at Loveland Field. Harmon and Chaffee starred for Wattsburg with Gifford and Ramsdell contributing in the offense. Corry scored in the first. Sturdevant and Post provided the offense for Corry as Beavers were held to two hits.
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Wattsburg
Harmon
Hixson
Lovelsind
Major Leagues Profit By Talent In International Major Leagues Profit By Talent In International
Major Leagues benefit from International League stars moving up as players like Al Schoendienst and Jon Burns join the big show with strong seasons at Rochester and Newark. The article lists promising catchers and pitchers from several teams, noting several ex-International players in MLB rosters and the success of pitchers who posted a combined 107 wins.
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Frank Eok
New York
Thuyinh
al Schoendienst
Ray Bead
Oulfield
St. Louis
Red
Tor
Rochester
Army
Herb Crompton
The
Yanks
Bob Garbirk
Tfie Red Sox
al Lakeman
Fie 5
Stas Andrews
Dodgers
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Lakeman
Liurlers
Charley Enbewe
Forrest Orrell
Walt Wilton
Floyd Hevgus
Ken. Hulaniibe
Butter Enon Ajedy Hansen
Whey Crowson
Bymibree
Wily
Phe Ueliuns
Tim
Lancaster and Wilmington Tie in Interstate Loop Action
In a tense Interstate Loop game, Lancaster and Wilmington battled to a draw after Lancaster won 7-3 against Hagerstown in Lancaster. George Armstrong belted a grand slam during the night game, showcasing a powerful performance before Lancaster slipped behind in the late innings.
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Wilmington
Lancaster Red Rosey
Wilmington Blue Rocky
Rice
Hagerstown
George Armstrong
Owls
Wwleship
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