Hoople Predicts 1940 Major League Winners
Major Amos Hoople predicts the 1940 baseball champions with a wink to readers from West Milkweed Idaho. He jokes about old time facial hair and the Mask and Wig Club, then teases revealing his full reasons after the world series.
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Roundup of sports note chatter and late 1910s headlines
New York reports tease about Joe Gould and Mike Jacobs legal dispute and potential matchmaking. Bud Ward may resign as amateur to pursue business golf after defending his U S Amateur title in September. A Southern coach in Atlanta lacks fat West Coast job after dinner speech claims. Godoy duo begin Chicago theatre stint April 6. Derby odds on Midand while Lou Ambers plans Denver bout and Chicago workout. Yankees face Red Sox Indians with lighter fear. Jamaica track has 316 windows. Demaret Nelson to tour after National Open. Pepper Martin drags players to a farm during off day. Frosty Peters touted by Dick Hackenberg as former Illinois football star. Illinois infielders from Morton High. Patnik spurns pro aqua fate for Rose's offer. Jimmy Dykes wonders how Vosmik escaped waivers. Yawkey WV town visited by Joe Cronin and Tom Yawkey parties.
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Managers say all baseball clubs stronger this season
A survey of 16 managers across the American and National Leagues finds all clubs stronger for 1945. Leaders like Jimmy Dykes, Joe McCarthy, Gabby Hartnett, and Leo Durocher predict improved teams, with some hedging on final standings and readiness before opening day.
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Joe Cornin
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Joe McCarthy
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Yanks
Connie Mack
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Fred Haney
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del Baker
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Oscar Vitt
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Gabby Hartnett
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Bill McKechnie
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Frank Frisch
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Doc Prothro
Phillies
Browns Top In Grapefruit League Renews Hope
The St. Louis Browns dominate the Grapefruit League with 13 wins and 5 losses as spring training in Texas gives them an edge over the Washington Senators who post 16 victories and 8 defeats. Both teams are seen as likely mid table finishers in the American League.
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Cant Kid Him Dutch Clark Reinstated As Player
Dutch Clark, famed pro league back, is reinstated as a player though he insists he has hung up his shoes for good. He jokes about his difficulty walking 18 holes of golf, signaling a return to play despite retirement claims.
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Whilly War Cry Knocks Stuffing Out of Ruffing
Whilly War Cry defeats Ruffing in a decisive display of power at the park. War Cry uses aggressive running plays to overpower Ruffing’s defense and secure a commanding victory.
Opening Day lineups and pitchers for four major league games
New York, April 15. Opening games set for tomorrow with start times, projected attendance, weather and pitching selections. Matches include New York at Philadelphia 3 15,000. Boston at Washington 3 31,000. Cleveland at Chicago 4 30,000. St Louis at Detroit 3 40,000.
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Catawba To Battle Panthers Tuesday In NC Confernce
The Purple Panthers face Guilford Quakers in a North State Conference baseball game that was rained out last Friday. The Quakers won 6-1 in Salisbury earlier this year as Jim Scotton pitched for the Panthers.
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Southern Association Baseball Scores Reported
Chattanooga defeated Knoxville 10 to 3, Memphis won 6 to 4 over Little Rock, New Orleans 4 Birmingham 0, Nashville edged Atlanta 8 to 7.
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Platak Favored To Win Sixth Handball Title
DETROIT April 15. Joe Platak, a six time National AAU handball champion in five straight years, heads a field of top four wall players as preliminaries start. Experts expect Platak to defend his crown in the 1936 tournament opening with his first win in 1935. Defending doubles champs are Frank Coyle and Ed Linz of New York.
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Osburn to Crowd Control Luttrall in South Hamilton Bout
Tonight at the South Hamilton Street arena the rough Texan Luttrall faces top contender Dick Shikat in a grappling clash. Referee Dobie Osburn готов держать Luttrall in check and prevent a brutal brawl as two more bouts complete the card featuring Freeman vs Mahoney and Roy Ryan vs Schnabel.
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Highs To Meet Salisbury Here
In Chapel Hill on April 15 eight teams chase the Class A title as seven games close the first half schedule. Eastern matchups include Durham at Rocky Mount and Durham at Wilmington with Raleigh at Wilson. Western features Greensboro at Winston-Salem and Salisbury at High Point. Rain caused delays from last week’s slate, delaying five games including Durham vs Wilson. Wilson leads Eastern Class A. Durham trails by half a game after beating Raleigh 8 to 5. Greensboro tops Western after a 5 to 1 win over Gastonia, while Charlotte beat Salisbury 10 to 9. High Point upset Winston-Salem 6 to 4. Class C rims toward district titles. only Rocky Springs vs Bessemer City is slated Tuesday in the Third Western District. Class B runs 10 games, seven in the West and three in the East.
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Hanes Knits Tri City Exh. Defeats Adams-Millis 9-2
Hanes Knitters defeated Adams-Millis of High Point 9 to 2 in a Tri City League exhibition game. Poe led the 14 hit attack with two triples and a single. Blow Cooper added three singles for Adams-Millis.
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Byrne's 4-Hit Chore Tops Duke as Wake Forest Rules
Wake Forest routed Duke 17 to 3 at Roanoke Raps, with Tommy Byrne limiting Duke and his teammates scoring 12 runs in a variegated ninth inning outburst. The day featured a slate of regional college games including North Carolina and Virginia events and a packed schedule across baseball, tennis, track, and lacrosse.
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Heavy Week's State Faces Thomasville Tommies In Exhibitions
Thomasville Tommies open a demanding week with exhibition games against Leaksville in the Bi State League. The schedule lists Wilmington Del Starville Tar Heel League host matches and Lincoln Burlington return games with weekly plans extended into the House of David and Lenoir Tar Heel League events.
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Exhibited Baseball Schedule From AP Roundup
Results list from exhibitions across cities including Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Louisville Baltimore Evansville and Cleveland with various scores and cancellations noted. Local note mentions Sam Crawford Jr attempting a trial with Los Angeles and Scarlet Key program at Ohio State highlighting Buckeye All-America players.
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