Baseball and War Echoes Across 1940s Spring News
Veterans and rookies shape a busy season as wartime ties touch the diamond. Westington Senators discuss fighter pilot veteran Bert Shepard returning to action while Vic Schoendenst and Emil Verban vie for positions with the Cardinals and Red Birds. The Tigers and Browns prepare for opening at St Louis on April 17, and a New York private recalls a World War II memory linking Normandy to a New York Writers program memento.
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Snead Faces Test in Charlotte Open Final Round
Sammy Snead nears the finish of the Charlotte open with Byron Nelson and Jag McSpaden within two strokes after three straight bogeys on the challenging Hill 455 at Myers Park. The Virginian trails by two as the final round determines if Snead secures a fourth straight win and a dominant winter swing.
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Feud erupts between MacPhail and Griffith over player deal
New York Yankees president Larry MacPhail and Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith clashed amid baseball camp visit drama. War Department mediation clarified that Lt Hert Shepard, wounded in battle, was invited to train with the Yankees to inspire soldiers, not kidnapped. The report also notes Frankie Crosetti holdout, Pirates and A’s intra-squad actions, and various camp updates.
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Journey Boardinghouse with Major Hoople Wins Golf Meet
William Ryan a 62 year old former motor company executive from Detroit won the 21st annual amateur seniors golf tournament in Sebring Florida with a 1 up victory over Fred L. Rigain 58 of Port Huron Michigan Ryan claimed the title in a tight match to cap the event hosted by the Sebring club and attract senior players from Michigan and nearby states.
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Red Ryder Tigers Pitcher Gorsica to Enter Army March 29
Detroi Tigers pitcher Johnny Gorsica announced he would be inducted into the Army on March 29 at Huntington West Virginia. Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ben Chapman was the latest regular to report at Bear Mountain camp New York Giants rookie pitchers Walter Ockey and Don King each yielded only one hit in the three innings they worked in a practice game.
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Theatre program listings for Wo Fowail and Myth Loy An
Theater schedule lists multiple shows this week with listed stars and titles including Tonight And Every Night Sheriff of Sundown Rough Tough and Newly Here Come The Co Facts Our Heads Were Young And Gay Outlaw Roundy Ban Drews I love You and Youth On Trial
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Sports Role In War Important Says Uni
Maj. Gen. Frederck E Unt, commanding general of the Fourth Service Command, says athletics for servicemen will play an important role as the Bar progresses. He spoke in Thomasville during a visit to congratulate Finney General Hospital for winning the service command trophy for athletic participation by Army personnel. Geo. Ubi is a former athletic director at West Point.
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Race Ban in U S Aid To Mexican Backers
Mexico City AP reports seventy nominations were filed for the $26,000 De Las Americas handicap, reflecting U S withdrawal affecting Mexican participants in the international race. Nominees include Mexican, American, Argentine, English, Irish, Australian and Bavarian bred ponies and top jockeys, many having raced south of the Rio Grande due to the trackout.
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Loyola of South Wins Kansas City Tourney
Loylola of South wins Kansas City tournament as about 4500 fans watch the closing contest. Eastern Kentucky Teachers place third by defeating Southern University 56 to 49 in the final round.
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Bobby Jones Praised as Red Cross Drive Chairman
Bobby Jones heads the Red Cross drive in Georgia while celebrating his 40th birthday. The golf great focuses on war relief work over his law office and golf. He remains uncertain about playing in the August Masters in Georgia or the Iran lung open in his hometown next month.
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