Big League Opener Leaves Veteran Ump Most Unhappy
Indianapolis dispatch recalls Harry Geisel, 53, retired AL umpire, missing opening day for the first time since 1925. He reflects on the 1927 Yankees, a famous eight-run burst, and Cronin’s quip about WPA as a crowd reacts to his absence.
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Harold Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Geisel
Geisel
Washington
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Yankees
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Joe
Conin
Harry
Cronin
Openers Stumble as Senators Beat Athletics in Opening Day
Washington edged Philadelphia 7 5 at Griffith Stadium to seize early AL lead while uneven play and a small crowd highlighted the inaugural. Athletics used four pitchers as Emil Leonard faltered in the fourth.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Griffith Stadium
Senators
Athletics
Emil
Dutch) Leonard
Paul V. McNutt
Alejandro Carrasquel
Work shoes for baseball players exempt from rationing
The Office of Price Administration ruled that professional teams may obtain work shoes without ration coupons for players, while semi pro and amateur athletes cannot. The club retains title to the shoes after purchase.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Administrator notices for estates of Sale and Cordelia Clinard
Two public notices announce claims against estates. Wv. D. Sale Jr is appointed administrator for Mrs. Mary E. Sale with claims due by March 24, 1944. Cordelia Clinard’s estate in High Point NC is represented by E C Cridlebaugh with a claims deadline of April 14, 1943.
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EB. Sale
Ued
Wv. D. Sale, JR
Mary E. Sale
Allen Austin
Cordelia Clinard
High Point
North Carolina
E. C. Cridlebaugh
Only Filly Derby Winner Regret Noted in 1915 History
Kentucky Derby history records show only one filly victory, Regret in 1915. The 69th Derby nomination list includes three fillies: Inspired owned by W F E Boeing, Top Time from King Ranch, and Jerry from Walter G McCarty.
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Regret
Louisville, Ky
Gold Seeker
Bold Venture
W. F E. Boeing
King Ranch
Walter G. McCarty
Jerry
Derby to run on May 1 first time in 69 years
Louisville report states the 69th Kentucky Derby will be held on May 1 marking the first May 1 race in 69 derbies. Previously 67 races occurred in May and the 1901 edition ran April 29, with 1920s mid May attempts canceled by rain leading to the current early May scheduling.
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Louisville
Churchil Downs
Referee Cal Wooley ready to take easy chair
The official, Cal Wooley, notes a season tally of 145 cage games as he prepares for rest.
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Salt Lake City
Cal Wooley
Troy Still Dominant As SC Trojans Eye Dual Meet
Southern California led by Dean Cromwell's 35th season sails toward a May 8 dual against California at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Star sprinters Hal Davis Grover Klemmer Ralph Dewey and 440 leaders Cliff Bourland Searles Tally plus jumpers Edsel Curry Ken Lundie Dick Spiess back the Trojans as a potential NCAA title run despite NCAA meet uncertainty.
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NEA
Los Angeles
Dean B. Cromwell
Southern California Trojans
Cromwell
Southern California
Troy
Trojans
Dean Cromwell
California
Los Angeles Coliseum
Bears
Hal Davis
Grover Klemmer
Ralph Dewey
Bourland
Cliff Bourland
Searles Tally
Ron
Dick Homeyer
Thomas
Edsel Curry
Ken Lundie
Dick Spiess
Dunkelberger High Scorer In Locals Track Meet
Don Dunkelberger led the Black Bison in the Reynolds Park intra school track meet, winning the high and low hurdles and placing well in broad jump for 11 points. Tommy Carpenter paced Winston-Salem with multiple wins and a 29 point day.
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Dunkelberger
Reynolds High School
Winston-Salem
Black Bison
Tommy Carpenter
Carpenter
Bal
Rothrock
Haines Scott
Bill Kivett
Kivett
Spach
Billy Hilton
Hilton
Bison
Don Dunkelberger
Garrell Speas
Warmerdam
Winston
Ball
Rucker
A. J. Ellington
Reynolds Park
High Point
Chapel Hill
W-S
W. S
Ball W.S
King
H.P
Ferrell
Williamson
Fowler
Schultz
Scott
Mile
Dunkel
Williamsonberger
Sherrill
Butler
Bones
Shot
Peace
McDade
Speas
Baseball Game Postponed To This Afternoon In Greensboro
Greensboro athletic officials postponed yesterday's game at Memorial Stadium due to poor field and weather conditions. The contest will be played this afternoon at four o'clock at Memorial Stadium.
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Greensboro
Memorial Stadium
Sports Roundup Highlights War Era Baseball and Golf Anecdotes
Lew Foneseca tours army camps to teach baseball and build a technical instruction library for coaches. Tony Galento, Sam Snead, Judy Johnson, and Beau Jack are mentioned in varied sports notes with wartime twists. Gen Chennault and Brig Gen Hayes are noted for softball feats.
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New York
Lew Foneseca
Uncle Sam
Claire
Flying Tigers
Chennault
Walcott P. Hayes
Scott Field
Ill
Count Fleet Poised in Derby Contention After The Wood Memorial
Count Fleet, the likely Derby favorite, weighs 1035 pounds and hails from Reigh Count lineage. He faced a minor hind-leg wound during The Wood Memorial prep, but trainers deem the injury superficial. Johnny Longden kept him near the lead as Count Fleet clocked 1:43, close to the Jamaica track record, with betting odds around 1 to 4 before Derby day May 1. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons scratched rivals Bussuet and Tip-Toe, signaling confidence in Count Fleet’s speed and stamina.
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Count Fleet
Vincentive
Wood Memorial
Alex Gordon
John D. Hertz’ Brown Charger
Bossuet
Johnny Longden
Old
Jamaica
Longden
the Wood
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U. of California
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Sery
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Richard Crooks
Margaret Speaks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Wallenstein
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