Willie Keeler The Left Handed Hitters Baseball Legend
The Brooklyn born star Willie Keeler famed for hitting "where they ain't" compiled a 16 year major league average of .345. Ned Hanlon and John McGraw praised his bat control speed and baserunning. Keeler helped Baltimore and Brooklyn win pennants and later excelled with the Highlanders in New York. He held records for consecutive hits and single season hits and was a five figure paid star.
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Training Camp Briefs Update From Boston To Indiana
In Boston Simmons pulls a right calf ligament scoring a homer against Boston College and Fox is to have a wrist bruise X-rayed. Evansville sees Tommy Bridges to start for Detroit today against Minneapolis as camp ends after a 6 to 4 win over the Cubs. In Muncie Frankie Frisch blasts the Pirates shadow boxing attack and voices clear displeasure.
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Yankees Chosen For AL Pennant By 56 Of 74 Musings
The AP poll of 74 writers names the New York Yankees as the favorite for the American League pennant despite losing much of their infield and pitching. Brownies and Indians follow in voting, with Cleveland and Detroit finishing mid pack and Philadelphia flat in the cellar. The Yankees garner 569 points from eight first place ballots and strong support across positions.
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Roundup highlights wartime sports and figures
A quirks filled sports note recalls America Wojcisies a butterfly collector and boxing rival nicknamed by observers. It mentions William Wade Jr and his father in service, plus Frank Ward and a new book on hand to hand combat co authored by Mal Stevens and Edward O’Donnell.
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Major League Exhibition Scores Update
Yesterday results show Boston A 17 over Boston College 2. New York A 5 over Brooklyn N 3. Detroit A 6 over Chicago N 4. Toronto nt 7 over Philadelphia A 0. New York N 1 and Boston N 7 no opponent listed.
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Senators Manager Flags Strong Season After Pitching Boost
In College Park Maryland Ossie Bluege says the Washington Senators could be very troublesome if their pitching catches up to the rest of the lineup. He notes the infield needs clicking but expects Gerry Priddy and Johnny Sullivan to form the best double play combination the club has had in years.
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Rickey Faces Aging Dodgers As He Builds A Wartime Lineup
NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson reports Branch Rickey discovers the Dodgers roster is aged with many players over 30. Fred Fitzsimmons Leo Durocher and others are veterans while replacements are sought amid wartime shortages. Rickey fears the aging squad may struggle with speed and health as Pete Reiser and Reese depart for the army.
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Negro Battlers Dominate National AAU Competition
Negro boxers captured six of eight titles at the National AAU meet in Boston, with champions including Bob Foxworth, Samson Powell, Charles Cooper, Walter Moore, Charles Hunter, and Jackie Floyd. Tony Peppi clinched the 112 pound crown by unanimous decision over Herky Ramensky.
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League Scouts Pick Jim Tyack
Philadelphia April 14 Jim Tyack a veteran with a railroad man look impressed major league scouts at Shibe Park despite 70 games in 1939 with Hollywood and his .290 mark. He recalled improving to .354 after 1939 return to Little Rock and noted his wife and three children may help him reach the majors. He added none of his children can hit a curve.
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Fights Last Night Jersey City Incident Details
A report from Jersey City notes a disturbance last night involving Charles Lewis, 93, of New York. Details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
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Cuebas 121 Puerto Rico and New York duel results
Cuebas 121 of Puerto Rico and Carmine Fatty 18454 of New York with Patsy Spatara 13344 of New York drew in a recent contest. The notation indicates an eight element draw or tied result among the listed competitors.
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