Reds Eye Opening NL Season After Grapefruit Leg Show
Judson Bailey reports the Cincinnati Reds are ramping up for the NL season, winning five of 15 in Grapefruit League action while facing major league opponents. The world champions trail Yankees who own 22 wins and five losses, as Reds manager McKechnie drives the team to hit opening day at full throttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Reds
Il McKechnie
Layden To Rule With Iron Fist
Elmer Layden, 31, named commissioner and president of the National Grid League with near unlimited powers. He signs on for 20000 a year and wastes no time drafting the schedule in a nine and a half hour meeting. Layden vows not to be a reformer yet wields a nightstick with authority to discipline any league personnel with no appeals and fines up to 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Siler
Chicago
Elmer Layden
Kk. M. Landis
Layden
National Grid League
Dixie
American Association
Notre Dame
Hawaiian Champs Travel 5000 Miles To Box Cleveland
Nine Hawaiian boxers journey 5000 miles to face Cleveland Golden Gloves champions on April 14 for Amateur Boxing Trainers’ Association funds. The diverse squad, including Dado Marino and Frankie Fernandez, marks Hawaii’s strongest mainland visit with five middleweights and two featherweights among twelve, after skipping nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Cleveland
Itsalary
Flowery Archipelago
Ohio
Jack Botelho
Hawaiian Association of the
Sharkey Wright
Timo Phillips
Boston
Hawaii
Islands
Decisio
Gilbert Lowenstein
Schof
Dado Marino
Johnny Manalo
Japan
Fernandez
States
Yasu Yastutake
Henry Oshiro
Frankie Fernandez
Georgie Toy
Jose Badis
Waipahu Feather
William Dias
Llewelly Strohlin
Welter
Ben Huihui
Louis and Tigers Spring Training War Over Bowling Impact
Detroit Tigers prepare in Lakeland for the ninth straight season as Walter Briggs announces the release of a $70,000 beetle. Joe Louis managers fret that bowling may affect his punching power ahead of a Musto bout, with co pilot John Roxborough skeptical about cross training. Referee Arthur Donovan to handle the title clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Walter O. Briggs
Tigers
Fred Hutchinson
Earl Cook
Virgil Trucks
Charley Fuchs
Buffalo
Washington
Senators
Detroit
Sid Feder
ST. Louis
Joe Louis
Tony Musto
Joe
Musto
John Roxborough
Louis
Roxborough
Joell
Blue Island
Hill
Harvey
Frisch weighs Pirates third base options in batting glare
In Albuquerque Frankie Frisch worries over Pirates third base coverage as Debs Garris and Jeep Handley show weaknesses. He considers Stu Martin from St Louis as a possible replacement. In Atlanta, Yankees exhibition slugging overshadows pitching with Lefty Gomez returning, surrendering 19 hits and four runs in 25 innings across five appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Debs Garris
Jeep Handley
Frisch
Stu Martin
St Louis
Atlanta
New York Yankees
Lefty Gomez
Gomez
Phillies chief says Johnny Rizzo stays with team
Philadelphia president Gerry Nugent dismissed trade rumors about Johnny Rizzo, calling him a valuable player and stating the Phillies would only deal him for a worthwhile return. In Owensboro, Joe Cronin doubts Boston hitters and hopes for a win against Cincinnati. In Johnson City, Cliff Melton seems to have secured a full-time pitching role with the Giants as Gabby Hartnett coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gerry Nugent
Phillies
Charleston
S. C
Johnny Rizzo
Johnny
Owensboro
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sockers
Reds
Johnson City
Tenn
Cliff Melton
New York Giants
Danny Gabby Hartnett
Pinehurst Named Qualifying Site for 1941 Open
The 1941 National Open will be staged in Fort Worth Texas with Pinehurst added as a qualifying location. The USGA increased district qualifiers from 25 to 27 and added Dallas and Houston for Texas, New Orleans and San Francisco to the list while Albany dropped. Sectional rounds May 26 will qualify about 130 pros and top amateurs for the Fort Worth Colonial Club event June 3-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fort Worth
Tex
Southwest
United States Golf Association
Texas
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Albany
N. Y
Boston
Worcester
Mass
Asheville
Pinehurst
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Tacoma
Wash
Portland
Ove
Colonial Club
Exhibition Baseball Matchups Across Multiple Cities
Exhibition games listed for venues in Owensboro Cincinnati Boston Atlanta Brooklyn New York Shreveport St. Louis Albuquerque Philadelphia El Paso Chicago Johnson City New York Cleveland Wichita Boston St Louis Charleston Philadelphia Several intercity pairings denote National and American leagues with teams from both major and minor circuits in spring showcase style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Cincinnati
Boston
Atlanta
Brooklyn
New York CA
Shreveport
St. Louis
Art Albuquerque
N. M
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
el Paso
Tex
Chicago
Johnson City
Kansas
S. St. Louis Fa
Charleston
D. C
S. Charleston
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Cities and States
Results from multiple sites include Birmingham Cincinnati tied 3 3. Lakeland Washington 6 Detroit 2. Phoenix Chicago 9 Chicago 1 in 10 innings. New Orleans Brooklyn 4 3. Macon Brooklyn 2 3. Houston St. Louis 5 1. Atlanta New York 25 0. Tulsa Boston 1 0. Savannah Philadelphia 6 Savannah 14. Oklahoma City St. Louis 4 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Cincinnati
Boston
Lakeland
Brooklyn
Houston
Tex
St. Louis
Atlanta
New York
Tulsa
Okla
Savannah
Philadelphia
Sal
Oklahoma City
Annual Dinner Honors Players In All Sports
High Point College to honor monogram winners and numerals at the athletic banquet in Roberts Hall dining hall at 7 tonight. Sweaters for basketball, baseball, and football will total 26, with many freshmen to receive 1944 numerals. Seniors Willis Tarver Bob Clifton and Jack Moran will receive blankets for four years of football and basketball service. Senior basketball players will receive annual medals from B C Harmon of Beeson Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Athletic Association of the College
Roberts Hall
Yow
University of North Carolina
Paul Severin
Andy Bershak
Chapel Hill
Willis Tarver
Bob Clifton
Jack Moran
Moran
Tarver
Clifton
B. C. Harmon
Beeson Hardware
Harmon
Our Boots Question Mark Derby Fate in Kentucky Bark
New York April 7. Our Boots, second-leading two-year-old money winner of 1940, remains a question mark for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Steve Judge and owner Royce G. Martin fund his conditioning and prep at Keeneland after wintering at Hot Springs. Derby prospects hinge on Belmont Futurity past, Bull Dog lineage, and Maid of Arches temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Feder
New York
Royce G. Martin
the Downs
Bull Dog
Hot Springs
Ark
Railbirds
Arkansas
Steve Judge
Woodvale
Martin
Toledo
Keeneland
Dispose
Whirlaway
King Cole
Maid of Arches
England
Wood Ten Years Late In Victory At Augusta Masters
Augusta reports Craig Wood wins the eighth Augusta Masters by three strokes finishing at 280 eight under par. He beats Byron Nelson and secures a major title after peak performance with rounds 66 71 68 and 75. Wood, 39, finally joins the four top prizes of pro golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Augusta
Byron Nelson
Wood
Bill Bons
U. S
Panther Track Team Hosts Indians After Close Loss
High Point College trackmen, defeated by Catawba in Salisbury in a driving rain, will host the Indians tomorrow afternoon at the high school. Freshman stars showed well last Friday and the locals aim to improve, led by Fred Kappleman who captured the two mile in a smooth race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Catawba
Salisbury
Fred Kappleman
Sunday school schedule and church league matchups
Sunday schedule lists Tuesday night at 7 p m First Methodist versus First Reformed and 7 p m Green Street Baptist against Presbyterians. Friday night at 7 p m Presbyterians versus Calvary Methodist and 8 p m First Baptists versus First Reformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
First Reformed
Green Street Baptist
Presbyterians
Calvary Methodist
First Baptists
Byron Nelson Halves Toledo Pro Round with Nine to Go
Byron Nelson stood even with the Toledo professional after nine holes, keeping the match tight as conditions remained challenging. Nelson traded a few pars and birdies in a steady start, signaling a poised finish ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Sports Roundup from The Special News Service
New York reports Leo Durocher clashes with Van Mungo as Mungo returns. Oklahoma A ggies coach Hank Eba may move to Iowa U. Halas Shaughnessy and Jones collaborate on The Modern T Formation. Jacobs unhappy over Conn-Barland ending. Lou Nova likely to face Joe Louis. Novikoff tastes tobacco, then regrets it. Davis aids California stars heading to Florida. Hazel Walker Crutcher snubbed by AAU cage team amid five straight national titles. Halas pleased colleges hire Bears coaches. Masterson, Manske, Brumbaugh move to new posts. Madigan promotes Derby and Preakness. Kimbrough appears for radio. Long Island U V cagers fail to rest after NIT. Bee pushes spring practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special News Service
Leo Durocher
van Mungo
Mungo
Hank Eba
Oklahoma Aggies
Iowa U
George Halas
Clark Shaughnessy
Ralph Jones
Lake Forest College
Mike Jacobs
Chicago
Mike
Lou Nova
Conn
Joe Louis
Lou Novikoff
Chicago Bears
Bernie Masterson
Eggs” Manske
Holy Cross
Carl Brumbaugh
Boston College
Slip Madigan
Los Angeles
John Kimbrough
Long Island UV
Clair Bee
Nova Kicks Baer Ripple Quiet Louis Shove Mentioned
A general town trend notes Nova's beating of Max Baer as a potential move to calm Louis, suggesting a shift in tension. The remark links Nova Conn Might to restraining Louis during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Max Baer
Louis
Week's Wash Umpire Barr Shapes Up for NL Season
Umpire George Barr trains seven mornings weekly at Tulsa park as Major League action looms. Mentions Harold Parrott and Frankie Kovacs in SEP feature. Kansas players excel as Sasnak returns $53 in Tropical. Detroit stars earn $125,006 in salaries. Frisch sees Pirates blow 9-1 lead, loses 12-11 to Athletics. Wendell Rollins College graduate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barr
Tulsa
Harold Parrott
Frankie Kovacs
Dizzy Dean
Kansas Bunch
Sasnak
Kansas
Tropical
Detroit
Greenberg
Frankie Frisch
Pirates
Athletics
Rollins College
Wendell
Bill Smith Wins Weight Lifting Title in Charlotte
Bill Smith of the High Point Weight Lifting Club captured the Carolina champion title in the 132-pound class at the Charlotte YMCA tournament, totaling 530 pounds across three lifts. Teammate Frank McDaniels was second with 500, while Doug Lowder and Joe Pendry placed sixth and seventh with 530 and 445 pounds respectively. 37 lifters from two Carolinas entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Eigh Point
Carolinas
Charlotte Y. A. C
Smith
Frank McDaniels
High Point
Doug Lowder
Joe Pendry
Stiff Foes Facing High School Teams
CHAPEL HILL April 7 The Class A baseball races heat up with Last and West foes meeting in Durham Raleigh dominates Eastern play with 14 1 win over Rocky Mount Wilmington tops Wilson 3 0 Winston Salem upsets Greensboro 1 0 in a highlight week 18 Class B C games planned Western standings show Winston Salem Greensboro High Point Gastonia Salisbury records Eastern Raleigh Wilmington Wilson Rocky Mount Durham remove as of now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Cf Rbs
Durham
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Wilmington
Capitals
Wilson
Greensboro
Gastonia
Winston-Sa- Jem
High Point
Salisbury
Pet
Winston-Salem
Braddock and Burman Exhibit Tour Punches Draw Quiet Reaction
Asheville NC daily notes that Braddock and Red Burman, on a touring exhibition, have been pulling more punches than customers at several stops, signaling mixed public interest in the skirmish display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Dashiell
Asheville
N. C
Dim Braddock
Red Burman
Yale Professor to Aid Nova in Cosmic Punch Plans
A Yale professor who helped Lou Nova develop his new cosmic punch may devote time next fall to aiding Yale football. The remark suggests continued collaboration between academia and athletics for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profeessor
Yale
Lou Nova
Also Mentioned on This Page
Panther
Eam
Yankees
Ankees Beer
Edgers
Rowns
Wa Naters
Tndlans
Red Sox
Cardinals
Abe Sae
Cubs
ART Lly
Carter-Colton Cigar CO
Cleveland Glovers
Island
Juling
Land of Liquid Sunshine
Allithe
Plantations
Mainland
Waipahu
Paul Derringer
Boston Red Sox
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
al Simmons
A's
Brooklyn Dodgers
Clarence Rowland
Chicago Cubs
Ubeteeton
Billy Herman
Hank Leiber
Durocher
Rowland
Bob Feller
Tribe
Melton
Bigg Jurges
Wichita, Kans
Boston Bees
Bees
St. Louis Browns
Casey Stengel
Evansville
Ind
St. Louis Cardinals
Billy Southworth
Billy, Jr
Army Air Corps
Randolph Field
Dario Lodigiani
Jimmy Dykes
Bob Kennedy
Chicago White Sox
Arthur Donovan
The
Severin, Bershak
Derby
Memphis
Knoxville
BY Eddie Brietz
Davis
California
Florida
Southwestern
Hazel Walker Crutcher
Little Rock
Al-America
Cagerette
Charlotte
Feats Power
Madison Square Garden
Esso
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!