Major League Open Season Brings Many Stars Out Injured
Opening day exits include Kiki Cuyler, Travis Jackson, De Pissonette, Don Hurst, Rogers, Dick Coffman and more. Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx listed doubtful as 16 clubs begin the season across eight cities with hope and shifting lineups. The Yankees eye title defense as Washington Cleveland and Philadelphia challenge, while Cubs, Pirates, Giants and Dodgers seek edge despite injuries.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Dick Coffman
St. Louis Browns
Glenn Wright
Dodgers
Pinkey Whitney
Jimmie Foxx
Philadelphia Athletics
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
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van Atta
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Cubs
Cuyler
Pittsburgh Pirates
Freddy Lindstrom
Chuck Kiein
Joe Judge
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Memphis
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Opening day schedule for major league teams
New York April 11. The opening day's schedule in the major leagues lists Philadelphia at Washington Boston at New York Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St Louis in the American League and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia in the National League.
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St. Louis
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Cincinnati
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Ruth Likely Back After Sore Throat Amid Yankees Injury Woes
The Yankees face a crowded injury list as Hurst may miss the start and Wright Foxx and Whitney nurse minor ailments. Babe Ruth plans to play despite a bad sore throat insisting he is not finished. Ruth says he feels stronger than in years and should appear tomorrow if no complications arise.
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Yanks Open 1932 Season With Same Lineup
New York Yankees prepare to start the 1932 season against the Boston Red Sox with the same champion lineup. Manager Joe McCarthy plans to field the club that won the pennant and world series last year as Babe Ruth porches through a sore throat to play at right field for a few innings. Lefty Gomez will pitch with Bill Dickey catching.
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New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
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Browns and White Sox Ready for 1933 Pennant Chase
In St Louis on April 11 1933 the Browns under Bill Killefer prepared to open the American League pennant race with high hopes after winning 13 of 16 spring exhibitions. The White Sox plan to arrive shortly before game time and both clubs will rely on holdover players from winter trades as they seek a first division finish. Detroit's Tigers are rated strong by manager Bucky Harris as opening day approaches.
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St. Louie
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Cincinnati
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Cincinnati Reds
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Pirates
Freddy Lindstrom
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Bill Swift
Earl Grace
Si Johnson
Ernest Lombardi
Cincinnati Batteries
Large crowd to see Bruins open pennant drive at Wrigley
Chicago hosts the Cubs and Cardinals in the opening NL game at Wrigley Field with expected 40 000 fans. Cubs face outfield injuries from Kiki Cuyler while Charley Gelbert absence weakens the Cardinals infield. Rogers Hornsby out with heel injury.
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Phillies Open 1933 Season Against Dodgers in New York
Philadelphia opens the 1933 season against Brooklyn with Burt Shotton praising the Quaker City club as the strongest in 18 years. Max Carey counters with a boosted pitching staff and key players Joe Judge and Del Bissonette ready to start. Rhem or Moore may start for Philadelphia while Benge or Clark dons the mound for Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Flint Rhem
Cy Moore
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Brooklyntes
Braves Open Season Under Cloudy Pitching Forecast
Boston manager Bill McKechnie faces uncertainty for the opener against the New York Giants as Ed Brandt and Tom Zachary are sidelined. He must choose a right hander from Huck Betts Robbie Brown or Frank Hausmann to pair with Shanty Hogan, who has strengthened the Braves catching corps.
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Greensboro to host Pointer Bowlers at Lucky Strike tonight
Two special match games will be played at the Lucky Strike bowling alleys when the Greensboro ladies and men meet local aggregations. Wednesday night Asheboro teams will also face the locals here. The public is invited to witness the contests.
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Tigers Open American League Pennant Chase at Navin Field
About 25 000 fans expected as Detroit Tigers field two rookies on opening day Pete Fox covers Hart Webb in the outfield and Marvin Owen starts at third base Tommy Bridges named No 1 Tiger hurler with Clint Brown slated to oppose him for the Indians in the season opener at Navin Field.
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Cleveland Indians
Athletics and Senators Ready for Openers in 1933 Pace
Washington April 11 The Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Senators prepared for the opening game slated for tomorrow. Connie Mack and Joe Cronin named their teams as potential pennant contenders with Letty Grove set to pitch for the A’s and Al Crowder likely to start for the Senators as President Roosevelt will throw out the first ball.
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American League Tops National in Spring Exhibition Series
New York reports the American League won the inter-league exhibition series by six games after 70 games. The American record stands 38 wins to 32 for the National, with Washington and the New York Yankees prominent and the Browns dominating overall with 13–3 in all games.
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Yow Reinstates Rules Breakers On High Point Team
High Point baseball players Pinky Williams and Broadus t Culler were reinstated by Coach Virgil Yow after admitting breaches of training rules and promising reform. They will return as scrubs and must earn regular spots, with disci plinary laps totaling 25 miles required before season end. The Panthers start a busy week hosting Guilford, Elon, Catawba, and Mack-Judson at Willis Park.
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Southern League Opens 33rd Season With Key Matches
Memphis scene as 33rd Southern Association pennant race kicks off. Chattanooga, last year’s champions, visits Nashville. Atlanta at Knoxville. New Orleans at Birmingham. Memphis Chicks host Little Rock at Russwood Park amid early fever and fanfare.
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Local Boxing Notes Point to Dundee Bout in New York
Dallas based writer scraps clipped lines about Brownwood Texas fighter Dula and his opponent Joe Dundee of New York with scattered references to Tramblie Rocktoni Til and Bi. The fragment hints at an upcoming boxing match in New York.
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City Theatres Beat Hart Team 26 to 7 in Morning Game
The City Theatres a baseball team made up of Paramount Broadhurst Broadway and Rialto theatre employees defeated the Hart drug store team 26 to 7 this morning. The theatre squad is ready to join the City Amateur league to be organized soon.
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Lincolnton Aldermen Fix Beer License Tax at $10
Lincolnton aldermen passed an ordinance fixing the license tax for selling beer at ten dollars. The measure sets the rate as the city regulates taverns and beer sellers under local law.
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Mills to Add Three Shifts Daily at Mayfair and Burlington Silk
Within days Mayfair and Burlington Silk mills will switch to three shifts daily increasing employment by several hundred workers. The move aims to boost production and meet rising demand in Burlington.
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Plans for High Point All Star semi pro team announced
The High Point All Star semi pro club plans to begin practice Wednesday at 3 PM at Willis Park. They aim to join the Inter City league and schedule games with Piedmont league teams and Virginia and North Carolina clubs. Players with experience are urged to report and bring gear.
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Derby Nominees Getting In Shape
Captain Red won a Kentucky spring race by half a length over Scram in a futurity course sprint at Churchill Downs. He clocked 1 09 8 5 for the distance, near the track record, and is among six of seven Strollers purse entries eligible for the $50,000 Derby added stake on May 6.
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Wrestling Banned In Illinois Today
Chicago news reports the Illinois State Athletic Commission has banned professional wrestling in the state following a disputed over fall finish at a Chicago stadium. The card featuring Jim Browning and Ed Strangle Lewis at the Chicago Coliseum was cancelled.
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Tar Heels And Wolfpack Blast Old Dominion Teams
In Charlotte on April 11 AP reports Carolina teams defeated Virginia Poly 13 4 while Virginia Cavaliers edged a pitcher’s duel with Andrews winning. Wake Forest beat Elon 6 4 as June Barnes delivered two RBIs. Davidson defeated Catawba 12 7 at Salisbury. Davidson lost 10 6 to Louisburg as Georgia golfers beat the Davidson squad at Charlotte Country Club 10 1 2 to 7.
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Catawba College
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Burke Challenges Ryder Cup Selections After Snub
New York April 11 Bill Burke 1931 American Open champion protests his omission from the Ryder Cup team. He backs Gene Sarazen's critique of PGA selections and says he would match his post last season record against any American if given the chance.
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Gene Sarazen
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Albert R. Gates
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Pittsburgh bout ends with Yarosz win over Vodi
Ted Yarosz of Monaco Pa stopped Anly Dil Vodi of New York in the fifth round to secure a decisive victory.
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Monaco
Anly Dil Vodi
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