Baseball Leaders Comment On War Time Season
A National League executive, discussing the upcoming season, says baseball will continue while war demands exist. He notes players may be called, but expresses resolve to provide relief and relaxation for the public, stressing devotion to duty and the sport’s wartime contribution. October 5 is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.
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Ford Fric
National League New York
Ethcal
Nations Langue
Emg
Epersie
Baseball Fans Anticipate Strong 1943 Season
CHICAGO AP report notes rising public interest in baseball as wartime rosters thin. It expects near historic attendance and close races in the American League, with clubs training near home to conserve transport and veterans filling gaps, while legends like Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio loom as possible returns.
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Chicago
Cnet
Ted Williams
Bob Feller
Joe DiMaggio
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Roosevelt
Landis
Agason
County Fleet Wins Wood Memorial Race
Count Fleet proved dominant in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica defeating seven Derby contenders. Despite a gushed hind foot, he finished four lengths ahead of Blue Gowns and earned a $20,180 payday while posting 1:43 for the mile and a sixteenth. Johnny Longden rode as Beigh County’s star led to victory.
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FEDER
New York
Count Fleet
Jamaica
Billy
Tull
Beigh County
Churchill Downs
Sully
Pride and Joy of
Mra
John D. Herts
Allen Simmons
Blue Gwards
Johnny Longden
Fust
Igh
Whirlaway
Balmont
KK Boeing
Twoser
Blue Sworts
Devil's
Mia
Payne Whitney
Freedoms
Vincentive
Opening Day Sparks Hope For Baseball Season Amid Wartime
New York reporting. The 1942 season opens with the National and American leagues facing war-driven constraints as many stars enlist or are drafted. Washington hosts Philadelphia in the ceremonial opener, with Roosevelt invited to throw out the first ball. Major clubs list early lineups and schedules as fans pack stadiums and mutuels surge. Cardinals and Yankees favored to repeat, while rosters thin and defenses strengthen in the wartime race for pennants.
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Jooson Bailey
New York
Wasehall
Ola Ws
Washington
Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Griffith Stadium
Roosevelt
Wallace
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Philadelphi
Detroit
Cleveland
Cardinals
Yankees
Red Birds
Terry Moore
Enos
Slaughter
Johnny Beasley
Menon
Bronx Bombers
Cap Yistos
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rigruto
Buddy
Hassett
Red Ruffing
Joe Gordon
Charley
King Kong) Keller
Boston Red Sox
Ted Willams
Dom DiMaggio
Lou Finney
Shotstop
Johnny Pesky
Hiousyn
Dodzeia
No Synthetic Tires Seen Until '44
Washington AP Office of War Information report on the rubber shortage warns that most private passenger car owners will not see new synthetic tires before late 1944. It cites a 716000 ton on hand and 612000 ton required this year, leaving a 114000 ton surplus by January 1 1946, calls for a 100000 ton plant inventory to avoid shutdowns, praises gasoline rationing but says tire savings were not achieved, notes Baruch Committee suggested cutting private car mileage from 6709 to 5000 to 1943 average 3400 miles already.
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Washington
Office of War Information
Cunera
William MM. Jeffera
Jeffers
OWT
Baruch
Baruch Committee
Cara
Napier Nine Faces Tyndall at Stadium Today
Napier Nine travels to face Tyndall at Camp Rucker post in an Easter Sunday baseball clash. Starting lineup features former players and notable names as Tyndall aims to prove worthy opposition. Game set to start at 2 30 pm with Camp Rucker expected to field Lee Grissom on the mound.
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aeroWa Leu Wits
William Ley
Mouvidsman
Lgit Aldhanca Polytechn
Jack Horton
Andalusia
Tyedall
Nawer
Camp Rucker
Najaer Ulives
Lee Grissom
War Ration Rules and Stamp Exchange Details
Summary of rationing rules including food and footwear allowances, stamp validity, and registration procedures. Notes on book inspections, quarter and period deadlines, and penalties for noncompliance. Mentions War Price and Rationing Hoard offices and OPA guidance from Montgomery.
Henry B Brackin Dies Near Headland
Henry B Brackin dies at home on Route One after a brief illness. Survived by wife Mrs V. Rie Brackin and children Mrs HMB Heteher Moe and Mr Edgar Bowers of Oxford. Brother Harvey Brackin of Heil and Mrs G K Hughes of Headland also survive. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Headland
Eial
Heo Fascom
K Hughes
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