New York Plans Open League Sports For War Effort
New York City opens a wide age group sporting program as part of wartime morale and fitness efforts. More than 30,000 youths, 12 to 18, enter 13 events from basketball to horseshoe pitching, funded by a 56,000 dollar Parks Department boost. Finale in June features teams like the 6th Strangers, roller hockey and War Bonds.
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Weather Opens With Four Shutouts In Major League Debut
Opening day weather trimmed attendance to about 55 021 as four games yielded four shutouts two at 3 0 and classic pitching highlighted the day. Willie Keeler and Ty Cobb era memories are recalled with feats and records noted from 1887 to 1908 including Keeler's hitting streaks and career marks.
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Unlucky No 13 Is Jinx To Cubs
Cubs drop NL opener 6 0 as rookie Eddie Blanksy is struck in the head by a pitch and Clyde McCullough breaks an ankle sidelining him for weeks. Truett Sewell wins his 13th, Derringer debuts for Chicago, Pirates edge Cubs at Wrigley 6 0.
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Dodgers win privilege to fly T flag for War Bond drive
AP reports Brooklyn Dodgers near the 1942 season start gain the privilege to display a Treasury Department T flag honoring their efforts in promoting War Bond sales. Also notes Armstrong ready for a July 13 open air bout with Garrison Zivic or Angott, and Sox retire No 16 in honor of Lyons. Hesk Marino, once world match game bowling champion, is profiled in Milwaukee.
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Dual Track Meet Slated For Title
TUSCALOOSA AP The Alabama Tulane dual track meet set for Saturday will feature Bevanes Frank Thomas as third competitor. Alabama, after finishing third in the conference meet last year, opened the season with an 88 to 48 loss to Georgia Tech.
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Lookouts Hunt Missing Player In Strange Disappearance
Atlanta AP report about Chattanooga Lookouts First Baseman Bill Prout missing after trade from Richmond. Manager Engel expresses concern as previous disappearances haunt the league. notes Prout’s batting role and recent lineup changes amid team struggles.
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