Rogers Hornsby Hall of Fame Batting Great and Manager
Rogers Hornsby, famed for a .424 batting mark in 1924 and a lifelong Hall of Fame hitter, is profiled as a brilliant but volatile manager whose career was marred by front office strife and frequent dismissals. The piece details his rise from Dennison to St. Louis, his infamous choke-style swing, diet and stamina, and his versatile fielding from shortstop to second base.
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Rogers Hornsby
Tris Speaker
Pease
Hornsby
Browns
Bpeaker
Booke
Hall of Fame
St. Louis Cardinals
Dennison
Tex
Miller Huggins
Frank Frisch
Jimmy Ring
Giants
Cardinals
John J. McGraw
Count Fleet Faces Derby Challenge From Ocean Wave
Louisville April 29. Derby hype centers on Count Fleet as Ocean Wave looms as the only serious threat. Trainers note Count Fleet’s 2:07 workout and ideal form, while Plain Ben Jones warns any mistake could hand Ocean Wave the race in the $75,000 Derby.
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Louisville
Derbyville
Count Fleet
Yankees
Coun
Ben Jones
Ocean Wave
Stahl Leads City Bowling Tourney After Three Nights
Joe Stahl tops the City Bowling Tourney standings with 1876 all events and 643 in singles, 672 in doubles, and 610 in singles. He partnered with Myers for a 672 in doubles and 33 pin handicap, totaling 2427 for the event as leaders tumble and newcomers rise.
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Joe Stahl
Stahl
Wendel
Hatfield
Aleson
Kobrigger
Brown
Sinelec
Boxing Results from Multiple Cities AP Roundup
Bill Grant of Orange outpointed Langston Dennis of New York in Elizabeth New Jersey. Manuel Ortiz of Hollywood knocked out Lupe Cardoza of California in Fort Worth. Paul Lewis of Oakland defeated Jackie Byrd of Blytheville by knockout in Oakland.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Bill Grant
Orange
Langston Dennis
New York
Fort Worth
Texas
Manuel Ortiz
Hollywood
Lupe Cardoza
California
Oakland
Calif
Paul Lewis
Jackie ‘Byrd
Blytheville
Ark
Shortage of Fishing Gear Alarm in Huron Stores
Sportsmen in Huron face gear shortages as shops report limited stock of rods bait tackle boxes and metal items. Some stores anticipate shortages worsen by May 1 prompting fishermen to improvise with makeshift hooks lines and sinkers while others still have stored stock and expect ease of access.
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South Dakota
Baseball League To Open Tonight
The American Association Baseball League begins its 1943 schedule with eight teams from the past season. Opening day matches include Louisville at Columbus and Indianapolis at Toledo with Kansas City at St. Paul and Milwaukee at Minneapolis. New managers Nick Cullop Donie Bush Salty Parker and Jack Fournier lead Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Toledo. Returning pilots Johnny Neun Bill Burwell Charley Grimm and Tom Sheehan anchor their clubs. New umpires Collins Fenton Rollie Naylor Ira Gordon Ray Snyder Ray Oppegard George Murray Milton Steengrafe join the staff. James Boyer returns from last year.
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Donie Bush
Indianapolis
Baseball Scores From Ferguson Era Show Narrow League Wins
American League contests produced a mix of close and lopsided games with Boston and New York trading runs while Cleveland and Chicago posted small margins. National League saw Pittsburgh and Chicago win tight games, while Cincinnati and St. Louis faced shutouts in separate matchups.
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Associated Press
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Sandra
Potter
Hayes
Bridges
Gorsica
Richards
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Boston
Bonham and
Dickey
Dobson
Karl and
Partee
Philadelphia
Washington
Christopher
Swift
Pyle
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Smith
DeSautels
Dietrichland Tresh
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Stout
Kluttz
Masi
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Mancuso
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Pittsburgh
Riddle
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Mueller
Herbert
Brandt
Dietz
Lopez
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Dithern
Hernandez
White
Dickson
W. Cooper
Brooklyn
Head
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Gerheaune Podgajny
Livingston
Pad
Hornsby backs balata ball and plea for pitchers in 1943 games
In 1943 early games show pitchers thriving with seven shutouts in ten starts and two- and three-hitters. Rogers Hornsby favors the balata ball and higher seam to aid pitchers, while Lou Coleman notes the ball's behavior hinges on hitters. Weather may affect test results, with ball expected to dry and harden in heat.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
New York
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Browns
Phillies in need as Cox eyes fresh invest in Phillies
ROUNDUP reports Philadelphia grappling with roster questions as Bill Cox scouts fresh talent. Pirates defeat Cubs marks first NL lead over Lon Warneke in five seasons. Nat Fleischer earns Helms medal for boxing contributions. Spotlight on odd spellings and quotes from various sports circles and coaches.
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New York
UPLA
Philadelphia
Bill Cox
Phillies
Pirates
Cubs
Lon Warneke
Nat Fleischer
Yesterday's Stars: star players fuel late rallies and shutouts
Connie Ryan blasted a three run homer in the ninth to lift the Braves past former teammates 3 2 after a deal sent him from the Giants to Boston. Ernie Bonham and George Stirnweiss led the Yankees with a six hit shutout and three safeties respectively. Hiram Bithorn shut out the world champion Cardinals with a seven hit performance for the Cubs. Elmer Riddle limited Pirates to five hits but needed help to get the final out in the ninth. Forest field and stream reported near half a billion pounds of game and fish in 1942. Additional sports on page fourteen.
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Associated Press
Connie Ryan
Braves
Giants
Boston
Ernie Bonham
George Stirnweiss
Yankees
Bonham
Stirnweiss
Red OX
Hiram Bithorn
Cubs
Cardinals
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Pirates
Ball construction and liveliness in cricket gear noted
The article explains that ps Clobosa from the West Indies has no effect on ball liveliness. It notes the core uses strep cork with balata binder and yarn winding influences travel. Manufacturers claim 75 percent new wool and 25 percent reused wool equals performance. Only a limited supply of new balls exist and owners can request tighter winding for longer distances.
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Clobosa
West Indies
Accordiing Ts
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