Baseball War Work Shapes Major League Return
The article notes baseballs role in supporting the war effort and predicts postwar fan interest. It highlights Hank Greenberg’s return to form after military service and Detroit’s Tigers leading the American League with strong pitching from Newhouser, Tro, Benson and others. It also references Browns, Browns to repeat and the impact of military training on play. It mentions Auburn coach Cesch Cazi Voyles focusing on the T formation for football.
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Macy
Oper
Bes
Nome
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Hank Greerberg
Tigers
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Sesson
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Deiron
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Newhouser
Tro
Benson
Tibet
Cesch Cazi Voyles
Auburn
Tech Yellow Jackets
Bobby Dodd
Wally Butts
University of Georgia
Bulldogs
Columbus
Butts
Jesup
South Georgia Football Association
Georgia
Johnny Donalson
Lou Nova
Tami Maurietto
Red Cross War Fund Benefit From Ball Games
A two day charity series raised funds for the Red Cross and the War Fund with totals approaching $110,000. The event featured major league stars in exhibitions, drawing large crowds in Chicago and New York, while other cities hosted All Star style games. Proceeds were split between relief organizations as baseball bolstered wartime support amid weather and travel disruptions.
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Red Cross
War Fund
Jack Hand
Nations League 1
American Hed Cross Ostional War Fund
Wah
AllStar
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Windy City
Sox
Crosa
Cubs
Ahnny Dickshot
Wally Moses
Paul Derringer J
Bill Nicholson
White Sox
Nicholson
Harry Grabiner
National War Fund
New York
Yankees
Giants
Happy) Chandler
Ernie Lombardi
Yanks
Hersh Martin
Swede Hanawa
Cincinnati
Indians
Cleveland
Bert Shepard
Germany
Washington
Brooklyn
Shepard
Boston
Dave Ferrisson
Tommy Holmes
Red Sox
Braves
Phillies
Athletices
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Cardinals
Browns
Sportsman's Park
Loss To Crackers Dims Lookouts Pennant Hopes
Atlanta Crackers shut down the Chattanooga Lookouts 74 to 4 in a key game, with Shelby Kinney allowing seven hits to halt Chattanooga’s pennant bid. New Orleans split with Memphis, dropping another half game behind Atlanta. Nashville split with Birmingham, and Mobile’s game against Little Rock was rained out.
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Crackers
Atlanta
Atlanta Crackers
Chattanooga’ Lookout
Shelby Kinney
Akidding Lookouts
New Orleans
Pels
Memphis
Chicks
Nashville
Birmingham
Barons
Dick Wentworth
Mobile
Bears
Little Rock Travelers
Chattanooga
Arters
Broussard
Hennessey
Cook
Brunke
Baseball standings and results from yesterday's games
The record lists yesterday's results across leagues. American and National League games show varied scores, with Southern Association matches including Atlanta defeating Chattanooga and Nashville edging New Orleans. Rain affected Mobile, while exhibition action features St Louis and Brooklyn on the schedule under wartime time.
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Associated
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
New Orleans
Memphis
Mobile
Associated Press
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Tago
Philadelphia
Southern Association
L. Pet
SBI Mobile Eens
Little Rock
Detroit
St Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia National
Leaghie Chicago A
SOL St. Louis
New York
Accidental Wound Puts Former Pro Player In Hospital
Sgt John Frye 24 former professional baseball player is in critical condition after an accidental head wound from a .30 caliber bullet during maneuvers at Camp Wheeler. The injury occurred when a helmeted head was struck, causing paralysis on his left side and prompting brain surgery at Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta. Frye, once with Charlotte Greenville Chattanooga and the St. Louis Browns, began in Washington DC youth leagues and played in the Florida State League.
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Macon
Gaap
Camp Wheeler
John Frye
Lawson General Hospital
Atlanta
Frye
Charlotte
N. C
Greenville
Chattanooga
St. Louis Browns
Army
Atlanta Hospitel
District of Columbia Legion
Washington, DC
Orlando
Grimm Seeks Tighter Hurling As Cubs Hold Lead
Chicago manager Charley Grimm flags pitching as the Cubs hold a slim lead after 13 wins in 31 games. He praises hitting by Nicholson and notes five pinch hitters used in 16 games. The Cubs start a 23 game home stand against Boston New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia after road success.
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Avesine
Cats
Wrighey Field
Charley Grimm
Getasle
Grimm
Cubs
Gerne
Brooklyn
Nicholson
Gaumm
Chicago
St Louis
Skretch
Cardinals
Geries Starking
Howe
Boston
Braves
New York
Philadelphia
Dr Pepper to Meet Rainer Nine at Stadium Tonight
Dothan Ice Cream club moved to the top of the City League standings with a 0 loss. LeRy Moore of Dothan Ice Cream pitched seven innings, while Dolhan Grays bats struggled. Billy Hicks of Dothan Glass had four hits in four turns, driving in a run. Dr Pepper schedules twi-night games tonight at 6 and 8:15 due to a rainout.
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Rnguiling
Dothan Glaas Company
LeRy" Moore
Dothanise Cresm
Portsider
Davis
Moore
Dolhan Grays
Peebles
Stewart
Billy Hicks
Fbendland
Dothan Glass
Dr. Pepper
Glass and insect mating calls in ancient notes
Glass is described as a product of melting alkali mixtures and fluxes to form glass with desired properties. The text notes grasshoppers attracting mates via wing sounds and some species using hind legs to scrape the wings to produce sounds.
Theatre highlights mix of plays and stars this week
The paper lists a multi title theater slate with Judy Garand Mercere O Belan in Here Me Lea Laura. A double feature runs Helmut Den Une and Faye Emermn in Hotel Barlig and Claira Trevor in Woman of the Town. Jane Prose and Jimey Loyd in Joe A Dante with Key Kayers in Debts Of Old Bante Fe. Monday and Tuesday Joan Fontaine Arturo DeConfobs in Frenchman's Creed.
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Judy Garand
Mercere O'Belan
Lea Laura
Helmut den- Une
Faye Emermn
Barlig
Claira Trevor
Jane Prose
Jimey Loyd
Joe A
Dante
Key Kayers
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