Cinderella man Ferner stars in spring baseball chase
The article previews the baseball season with Ferner and Lake excelling in the minors and major league chatter about the Pirates and Boros teams. It notes O'Brien hopes for a straight victory, praises the players, and discusses pennant chances as the season winds toward May.
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Crackers Top Bears To Retain Five-Game Lead Over Lookouts
The fas t-raveling Atlanta Crackers held on to a five-game lead over second place Chattanooga Lookouts after a 2 to 1 win over Mobile Bears. Lew Carpenter earned his 11th victory of the season in relief, with Mal Stevens hitting a home run for the Crackers. Bert Niehoff’s Chattanooga rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 7 to 6 in eleven innings. Memphis beat Nashville 5-3, and Birmingham edged Little Rock 6-5 as the circuit stretched into the week.
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Dothan Ice Cream Caps City League Title Game
Dothan Ice Cream won 11 8 over Dothan Glass in the City League playoff at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium to level the series at two games each. Lefty Moore started, Blakey relieved in the 6th after a line drive hit Moore, pitcher Jimmy Acree, and Curtis Williams.
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Harmon To Play With College All Stars In Exhibition
CHICAGO AP Tom Harmon former all America halfback Michgan who shed Army khaki will join the College All Stars this week at Dyche Stadium Evanston for their August 30 game with a strong squad assembled for the showdown.
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World Series Victory Hint Seen With Japan Surrender
News item reports World Series prospects tied to Japan's surrender with Cubs and Tigers in focus. Highlights mention Gough and Pacers, late innings, and key performances as teams vie for slice of gate receipts amid autumn play and rain disruptions.
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Baseball Observes First Peaceful Day Of War
In a chaotic wartime era, officials propose holidays and altered sports schedules as baseball and football attempt to proceed amid restrictions. Talks about prize fights and Olympic hopes amid upheaval frame a tense, uncertain sports landscape.
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Standings and Yesterday's Baseball Results
Major league standings show New York at Detroit postponed by rain. Philadelphia at Chicago was also moved. National and American League pairings list Cubs, Mets style matchups with multiple postponements and upcoming games across divisions.
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Sports Turn Toward Peacetime Programs
Washington reports indicate postwar policy will shift toward peacetime sports while travel restrictions and wartime controls are reviewed. The Office of Defense Transportation plans actions to ease limits on travel for the 1945 World Series and other major events. Green Bay Packers player Harmon discharged from the Army Air Corps at Van Nuys after serving three years and nine months.
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World sports travel plan teased by official forecast
The ODT chief discussed potential reforms across sports travel and events including World Series style play, professional football schedule changes, and relaxed horse racing rules. He noted June as a target for revived baseball meetings and minor leagues to restart circuits postwar.
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Gracevill Church Plans V J Day Service
Graceville Methodist church announces a memorial V J Day service for all Graceville area churches. If the official V J Day notice arrives before 6 pm or after 6 pm, services will adjust to the following evening at 8 o'clock.
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Cooking Tip: Moderate Heat to Preserve Juices
Use moderate heat to keep meat juices from dripping away. Save drippings in the pan and serve with the meat or whisk into gravy for richer flavor.
Eve Knew Her Anplen Opens Weekend Stage
Whiperng Fenl and Ann Milley headline a Saturday evening show with Eve Knew Her Anplen in the city venue. On Sunday, Orly 4 Site Ride returns to Magee Ride and Wm Bayd perform at Chambers.
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