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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
7
Veteran baseball voice Andy Coakley argues lack of spring practice and weather has paused hitting with the new livelier ball, noting colleges’ use of different baseballs. Columbia uses the new ball while others rely on the old, affecting early-season results and training.
A profile of Rogers Hornsby highlighting his unique stance and prime batting years. The piece notes his choke-style high back box, six straight NL batting titles from 1920 to 1925 and again in 1928, his diet and work habits, and his versatility on the field.
Judy Johnson the first woman jockey in Maryland racing rode Lone Gallant in the first Pimlico race. The 29 year old Washingtonian held a trainer license and received a rider permit at the Pimlico meeting start. Johnson, born in England, noted women have entered many fields and should ride horses too. A Baltimore handicapper rated the mount about 10 to 1 and expected a sixth place finish.
Lynchburg Cardinals add six new players in camp including Art Lopatka who also plays outfield. Portsmouth Cubs host 29 prospects led by 19 game winner George Comellas. Richmond Colts cancel exhibition at Norfolk Naval Air Station as Cleston Bay arrives to boost roster. Durham Bulls scout Ted McGrew visits to assess Dodgers farm system talent ahead of roster cuts.
In Providence Tony Costa of Woonsocket outpointed Jackie Callura. In Pittsburgh Wille Pep of Hartford outpointed Jackie Wilson. In San Francisco Jimmy Sivins of Cleveland outpointed Pat Valentino. Uruguay plans to raise funds by public subscription to buy arms for the national army.
The excerpt notes Rogers Hornsby’s 16 NL seasons and .424 batting in 1924, the only NL player with a .400-plus average for three years. It mentions a 1927 trade bid involving Frank Frisch and Jimmy Ring, the Giants offering $300,000, and McGraw’s potential value of Hornsby. It also references Hornsby’s heel growth and possible impact if not troubled by it.
Detroit fans weigh whether the $400 Overmire and the $52,000 Wakefield pay off as spring scoreless pitching inspires optimism. The column notes veteran and youth mix, plus national league age ranges, predicting Dodgers strength and Cubs potential as schedules loom.
Teams interest in forming city leagues will meet at the Y M C A Wednesday and Thursday nights. Baseball gathering is set for 8 pm Wednesday with softball at the same time Thursday. Also noted is a call for men of Italy to give up hats and trousers due to material shortages.
National and American Leagues stage second openers as they host home debuts after road trips. Attendance struggles persist with about 90 000 forecast for eight games, while teams test morning starts and last year balata balls amid slow fan turnout and previews of key pitchers like Russo Lee Wyatt Rowe and Klinger.
Yesterday no American League games were scheduled and the National League slate includes Chicago at St. Louis Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston. Thailand shipped nearly 3 million dollars worth of teakwood to various countries in the past year.
Pvt. Johnny Jones reports from Fort Eustis, describing basic training, Army routines, and morale boosts from Allied victories. He humorously notes symbols like OD and KP, laments racing changes at Saratoga, and emphasizes service over sports as the nation mobilizes for war. He signs on as Saratogian sports editor.
Louisville race week nears as 13 Derby hopefuls and others prepare through a trial mile hot with Count Fleet not vying for the pot. Second place looms large with an $8 000 prize in the Derby preview and anticipation for Saturday's main event.
Hollywood dispatch reports comedian Joe E Brown sought a $5000 fund to provide boxing gloves for every Pacific post as General MacArthur backs sports gear. Brown said Rose Bowl films were popular and would be shown long term, with troops craving volleyballs, softballs, basketballs, ping pong balls and horseshoes alongside boxing gloves.
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