Chiefs Bender Highlight Of Baseball's Classic Era
Hall of Fame pitcher Chief Bender is lauded by Connie Mack for his mastery and longevity. The piece recalls his 206 wins, four World Series starring performances, and unique charm as a top Indian ballplayer who dominated early 20th century majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
Connie Mack
Charles Albert Bender
Chief Bender
Athletics
Jacek Coombs
Mack
Bender
Ander
Giants
Memory Lane
Carlisle
Dickinson
Laschall
Ath-letics
Sports Roundup Notes From A Crowded Week
New blooper caseball debate spurs talk from Andy Coakley about training gaps this spring and the new ball’s performance. Boeing’s Derby hopefuls Slide Rule and Twoses unseen. Dan Topping's Dodger plane priority affects Sonja Henie and his marine duties. Ben Savage leaves golf to herd cattle in Nevada as Jimmy Conzelman recoils from an honorary Dayton University degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andy Coakley
Columbia
Andy
Liong Hive
Boeing
Rosexs
Maxine
Dan Topping
Football Dodgers
Sonja Henie
Sonja
Red Cross
Dan
Ben Savage
Nevada
Attention Please City Delivery Notice for Huron Readers
The Huronite informs subscribers in Huron that if the newspaper is not delivered by 6 45 p m they should request delivery service. Do not call after 6 15 p m as no deliveries are made then.
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City of
Huron
Pengia
Athletes and Officials React to Address Demand and War News
The piece notes renewed calls for copies of a famous address amid wartime context. It mentions John Parker of the Taunton Daily Gazette and potential reclassification talk for the Boston Braves. It also profiles Maj. Del Avery in North Africa and Navy Lieut. Leonard Hank detailing boxing on a destroyer fantail with perchance falls and sidesteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Capper
Milwaukee
Jimmy
John Parker
Taunton
Mass
Daily Gazette
Boston Braves
del Avery
Utah VII
North Africa
Navy
Leonard Hank
Aleutians
Boxers Compete Across Cities In Non Title Bouts
The Associated Press notes several non title bouts with Costi of Woonsocket and Callara of Hamilton fighting in Providence, Pep of Hartford defeating Als on of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Hutchinson of Philadelphia beating Ruffin of New York, Jolson of Holyoke topping Robinson of New York, and Bivins of San Francisco defeating Valentine of Cleveland in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Providence
R. I
Tony Costi
Woonsocket
R. T
Jackie
Callara
Hamilton
Ont
Pittsburgh
Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Alson
Philadelphia
Johnny Hutchinson
Bobby Ruffin
New York
Holyoke
al Jolson
New Orleans
Eric
Cat
Robinson
San Francisco
Immy Bivins
Cleveland
Pat Valentine
Overmire May Outshine Wakefield as Major Leaguers Age
Detroit fans weigh $400 bargain Frank Overmire against $52,000 Dick Wakefield after spring dominance. The piece notes few players over 38 and lists the 45–38 group across National and American Leagues, with Dodgers and Cubs highlighted and schedule teeth for Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overmire
Wakefield
Dillon Graham
New York
Detroit
Frank Overmire
Tigers
Dick Wakefield
McNutt
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Estel Crabtree
Reds
Fred Fitzsimmons
John Oney
Paul Waner
Dodgers
Mike Ryba
al Simmons
Red Sox
Jon Heving
Indians
John Niggeling
Browns
John Allen
Paul Derringer
Cubs
Ray Starr
Dick Bartell
Ray Sndel
Gus Mancuso
Bill Jurges
Mel Ott
Walt Beck
Charles Klein
Phillies
Banks Lowell
al Lopez
Pirates
Deb Garris
Cards
Joe Cronin
Thornton Lee
Bill Swift
Joe Kuhel
Moose Solters
White Sox
Mel Harder
Gene Desautels
George Susce
Tommy Bridges
Roger Cramer
Rip Radcliff
Johnny Murphy
Jim Turner
Bill’ Dickey
Rollie Hemsley
Yankees
Earle Brucker
Athletics
Bob Johnson
Senators
Fritz Ostermueller
Rick Ferrell
Derby Trial Mile Set To Fire Derby Weekend Stakes
Derbyville stages its wartime Derby Trial Mile with 13 contenders as Count Fleet sits out while Ocean Wave No Wrinkles Duet of Slide Rule and Seven Hearts lead the field for a possible runner up finish Saturday’s $75 000 Derby. Second money looms as the main prize for many in today’s race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Feder
Louisville
Bys
Derbyville
Count Fleet
Mr. Big
Fleet
Gallahadian
Bimelech
Lawrin
Warren Wright
Ethel
Mars
W. E. Boeings
J. Graham Brown
Henry L. Finch
Modest Lad
Eddie
Rochester
McCann New York Yankee Scout Dies After Illness
Henry Eugene Gene McCann, 67, longtime New York Yankees scout and farm club president for Binghamton in the Eastern League and Norfolk in the Piedmont circuit, died Monday at Jamaica Hospital after a year's illness. He joined the Yankees in 1927 after playing with Minneapolis in 1900 and was known for his white ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Eugene
Gene) McCann
New York Yankees
Binghampton
Norfolk
Jamaica Hospital
McCann
Yankee
Minneapolis
Radio Listings Snapshot From New York Broadcasts
April 27 listings show NBC CBS and other networks with a mix of dramas comedies news and musical programs. Notable names include Mary Pickford Bob Hope Red Skelton Burns and Al ien Jolson and Woolley Phil Silvers style shows plus a slate of war related programming and variety acts.
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New York
NBC
Ginny Simms
Mary Pickford
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
CBS
Jolson
Les Brown
Cisco Kid
New Time
Pass
Nick Carter
Sinfonietta
U. S. Navy
Harry James & His
Orchestra
Dhs
Easy Aces
California
Kaltenborn
Mr. Keen
Lost Persons
Mrs. North
Earl Godwin
Lum
Abner
Barry Sisters
Willard Thumbs
Tommy Dorsey
Jean Hersholt
Christian
Manhattan
Jim Ameche
Eddie Cantor
Dinah
John Freedom
Lionel Barrymore
Gabriel Heatter
Milton Berle
Carnegie
Kay Kyser
John B. Hughes
Gracie Fields
Morton Gould
Dbs
Alec Templeton
Woman jockey rides in Pimlico steeplechase debut
Judy Johnson, 29, the first woman jockey licensed in Maryland racing, rode Lone Gallant in Pimlico’s first race of the meeting. The Washington, D C trainer earned a rider’s permit at the start of Pimlico, and Lone Gallant carried about 10 to 1 with T. T. Mott as owner.
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Baltimore
Judy Johnson
Maryland
Lone Gallant
Pimlico
Miss Johnson
Maryland Racing Commission
T. T. Mott
Track Teams Tie In War Era Relays
Aberdeen observers viewed the Dakota Relays in Sioux Falls as strong given wartime limits. Glenn Hare of Wentworth set a discus record while Art Kinness of Augustana cleared 13 feet 4 inches in college vaulting. Augustana, Carleton and South Dakota University led college events as high school winners spread across six schools.
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Aberdeen
Thundlads
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Glenn Hare
Wentworth
Pat Hayman
Art Kinness
Augustana
Huron
Carleton
South Dakota University
Yankton
Brookings
Gettysburg
Mobridge
Platt
Barth
Hare
Olson
Deklotz
Comedian Brown Seeks Aid for Pacific Soldiers Games
Hollywood reports Joe E. Brown plans to raise at least 5000 dollars to supply taxing gloves and other sports gear for every Pacific post. General MacArthur supports the effort as Brown recalls Rose Bowl films popular with servicemen during a 30000 mile entertainment tour.
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Hollywood
Mousie
Elmer the Great
Joe E. Brown
Brown
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Army
Strangler Promises Cultural Revival in Pro Wrestling
Lewis, ex heavyweight champion, becomes managing director of athletics at Arena Gardens Sports Palace. He vows to end hair pulling and barbaric exhibitions and restore wrestling to its cultured status, promising a cleaner, more respectable pro mat game. He concedes others have failed but pledges to try.
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Lewis
Arena Gardens
Derby Tab Highlights Two Horse Derby Battle
Louisville reporters before Churchill Downs on April 27 focus on a two horse tussle for this year’s derby between Ben Jones and Count Fleet. The Count is praised as possibly the best, but Wave the colt by Ben Jones is seen as the sharpest challenger. The line about keeping up with the Joneses reflects the excitement.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Ben Jones
Count Fleet
Ben
Joneses
Second Opening In Majors Today
The major leagues launch their second openers as home debuts follow a road start. Attendance remains below targets with about 248000 fans over 27 games, while NL clubs explore morning games and ball changes amid a slow spring turnout.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Aireuit
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Braves
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
American League
William Harridge
Mile stars pace Dakota Relays build up in Sioux Falls
The Dakota Relays mile run attracts a stellar collegian field led by Carleton’s Hendrickson Augustana’s Erickson and Cornell’s Clutterham. Hendrickson aims to reclaim late season speed, with Clutterham and Corse entering to challenge favored Augustana and Carleton in a weather affected build up.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota
Hiler “Iron
Man” Hendrickson
Carleton
Norman Erickeson
Augustana
Dave Clutterham
Cornell
Hendrickson
Virgil Grace
Yankton
Erickson
Clutterham
Corse
Augustona
War Production Notice and War Bond Guidance
The document directs requirements for using War Bonds and advises deferring new purchases like hot water heaters during the war. It notes manufacturers are producing War Goods and promises new domestic goods will enter the market as peacetime production resumes after the war.
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Nuree
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Walter Johnson
Clark Griffith
New York Highlanders
Christy Mathewson
Eddie Collins
Winn Ring
Terry Turner
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Jimmy Conzelman
Dayton Uni
Steve O'Neill
Beaumont
Dixie Walker
The
Harry
Cardinals
Doolgate
Heinz Becker
Eddie Stanky
Derby
RADIO
Joe
S. F
Sacramento
Treasury Department
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