Dodgers and Giants headline tense 1944 NL action
Rookie hurlers figure in early wins as Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 4 1 behind Leroy Plund and Walker. Voiselle earns sixth for Giants while Reds edge Phillies in extra innings amid wartime lineups and weather washed out AL games nationwide.
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Boston
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Track Meet and Baseball Headlines Across District 10
District 10 plans a track meet with junior high students, led by Harkins and a note on Meantime Leo Harkins hopes for strong showings. Gene Granal and Reynolds attempt a relay. In baseball, the Chris White Sox face a tough home stretch as prospects like Lee and Grove pace pitching, while the Tigers bank on Benton and Newhouser with Overmire in relief and Gentry ending his holdout. Army Navy and Notre Dame Navy games face venue uncertainties this fall, possibly shifting to Yankee Stadium or Michigan Stadium.
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Cochran Narrowly Trails Hoppe In Seattle Billiards
In Seattle on May 15 Cochran cut Hoppe's lead by three points as the second day of the cross county billiards event began. Hoppe dominated the opening session 60-52 while Cochran won the later session 60-18, narrowing the overall gap to 29 points.
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Welker Goch
Willie Hippe
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High School Games Postponed Due to Field Conditions
Two high school baseball games were postponed as Loveland Field remained unplayable after two days of heavy rain. The Loveland contest and a Westeyville game were rescheduled, with a plan to record later next week while conditions improve. The games involved Eric Strang Vincent and players from Amerinans Vomy High Harborerock.
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Lowel
Eric Strang Vincent
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Westeyville
Mickey Walker Predicts Army Losses In Boxing World War II Era
New York May 15 Mickey Walker back from a USO tour predicts the 48st heavyweight champ will die out of the armed forces. He doubts Joe Louis will retire from the Army and cites varied combat boxing views from Lt. Lacombe and others. Also notes Johnny Barb and Louis Gonn sparring rumors and speed contrasts between Louis and Conn.
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Yankees and Giants Lead in Victory Rookies Shine
AP Sports writer notes early season optimism as newcomers fuel strong starts for the Yankees and Giants. Mike Barback anchors the Yankee catching corps with 89 games last year aided by Bill Drescher and Herb Crompton. Joe Buras debuts in infield. Giants feature promising youngsters Andy Hansen and Steve Filipowicz alongside stars Mel Ott and Ernie Lombardi. Contenders include Gettel, Pistell, Driesell, Prim, Mueller, Hutchings, Lemibardi, Embree, and Curcio in Newark.
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Yankee
Joe McCarthy
Navy
Hollie Hemsley
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Bill Drescher
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Newark
Herb Crompton
Aftee
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McCarthy
Allen Goltel
Norfolk
New York
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Giants
Andy Hansen
Steve Filipowics
Mel Ott
Ernie Lombardi
Johnny Rucker
Phil Weintreub
Andy
Steve
Baseball results and schedule from Yesterday and Today
National League scores show Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 4 and New York 6 Chicago 5 with Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 1. Today’s games include Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at Boston. American League games were postponed yesterday.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games from multiple leagues
Today's schedule lists Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Chicago Washington at Cleveland and Boston at St Louis. International League Montreal defeated Newark 6 to 1 while other games were postponed. Yesterday Louisville beat Minneapolis 13 to 6 in the American Association. Pony League results show Bradford 21 Hornell 6 Batavia 4 Jamestown 2 Lockport 4 Erie 0 Wellsville 9 Olean 6.
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Whick
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Clem Driesewerd
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Ray Prim
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Boston
Leslie ‘Mueller
Cleveland
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Steve O'Neill
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Pony League
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Hornell
Batavia
Jamestown
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Olean
Basora Grinds Robinson To Ten Round Draw In Philly
In Convention Hall a crowd of 14 653 watched Basora and Robinson fight to a ten round draw. Basora pressed early and stayed ahead on body work before Robinson surged late. three judges split 5 4 6 4 in favor of different outcomes, while the referee gave four rounds to Robinson.
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Boxing results from Philadelphia and Baltimore last night
Fights last night in Philadelphia and Baltimore ended in draws and TKOs. Sugar Ray Robinson from New York drew with Jose Basora of Puerto Rico, Jackie Lloyd of Philadelphia knocked out the Blonde Tiger from Lowell, Massachusetts. Charley Crump stopped Nate Hinds in Baltimore.
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Sugar) Robinson
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Docusa plans 1500 mile travel for boxing clash
Bernard Docusa, a 15 year old lightweight from New Orleans, travels 1500 miles with promoter Louis Messina to watch and pursue a big bout against Luii Costantino at Pelican Stadium. Costantino, riding a 60 fight win streak, meets Docusen in an eight round main event. Target: later pairing with Tony Janiro if Docusen wins.
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Ruth Cobb to Lead Esquire All America Game Teams
Chicago May 18 Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb two of baseball s greatest performers will match managerial talent when the game meets west in the All America Boys Fame sponsored by Esquire magazine at the Polo Grounds New York August 28 James Crossett director said Ruth now 80 and retired since 1935 will coach the east team Cobb chosen to manage the west aggregation The teams will include the nation s best boy ballplayers selected by newspapers in 32 cities
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Red Wings Top Clippers 8 7 In Tight Game
Don Sturdevant pitched for the Red Wings as they edged the Clippers 8 to 7 last Saturday. Swanson led the Wings with three hits while Dick Marsh and the Clippers saw two runs driven in, with clumsy fielding cited as a factor.
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Bradford Grabs Pony League Lead In Narrow Win
Bradford Grabs the Pony League lead after a 6 to 2 win over Hornell Pines. Jamestown and Wellsville had notable performances. Clipper pitcher Ba Pol Huwi no hits as Fateou Manger deaves a 10th inning score, while Lockport and New London teams secure wins in a day of tight scores and multiple extra-base hits.
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Deers Benefit From Heavy Snow Winter Weather
May 15 Harrisburg reports the State Game Commission notes deer survived winter better than expected due to crusted snow enabling access to browse. A step index allowed deer to reach succulents while lumbering and volunteers helped cut browse, offsetting starvation losses.
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Uyan
Ihet
Aero Opens Mushball Loop With 12-4 Victory
In a recent mock league game Aero Sugly defeated Ajax Tron Warks 12 to 4. Pitcher Anderson dominated the mound, supported by strong batting and defense from the Aero lineup. Ajax’s Ray Eiynt and Bob Leveland led the visitors with timely hits, but fell short as Aero built an early lead and cruised to the win despite late pressure.
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