Delahanty a Giant of Early Baseball Hero and Tragic End
Edward J. Delahanty dominated early major leagues with .408 for the Phillies in 1899 and .376 for Washington in 1902. The six foot one star hit four homers off Bill Terry and drove in 17 bases in a single day in Chicago, leaving a legend of raw power and a tragic final days ending at Niagara Falls.
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Harry Grayson
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Edward J. Delahanty
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Washington Americans
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Babe Ruth
Del
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Adonis Terry
Bill Dahlen
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Delahanty
George Pinckney
St. Louis
Big Ed
Pat Tebeau
Galoot
Tebeau
Delhanty
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Rs’ Brotherhood League
Cap Anson
Harry Wright
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Cleveland Sandiots
Mansfield
Nwheeling
Tri-State
Jahaniy
McCarthy Faces Challenge as Yankees Rebuild For 1940s Run
Joe McCarthy must prove he can win with a transformed Yankees squad after wholesale changes in infield and outfield. The piece notes recruits at shortstop and first base, new bases on balls for DiMaggio’s absence, and the veteran staff facing a tougher test than in prior championship years. It includes a rebuttal of critics and highlights an all-star older guard across leagues.
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Joe McCarthy
Joe
Nts
Ankees
Marie Joe
McCarthy
Ters
Ankee
Cardinals
Yankees
Asbury Park
Cher
Johnny Lindell
Severth
Joe DiMaggio
Mchas
Stormy Eatherly
George Weiss
Bill Johnson
Nick Etten
Akees
Thenly
Joe Gordon
Charlie Keller
Bill Dickey
Red Ruffing
Vernon Gomez
Yankee Farms
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Dodgers
Earle Brucker
A's
Joe Kuhel
White Sox
Lonnie Fred
Reds
Leo Durocher
Tony Cuccinello
Braves
Johnny Cooney
al Simmons
Red Sox
Paul Waner
National League
Fitzsimmons
Gus Mancuso
Giants
Dolph Camilli
Frey
Durocher
Cucinello
Cooney
Kya
Estel Crabtree
Joe Heving
Cleveland
Stucker
Kubel
Don Gutteridge
Browns
Joe Cronin
Pinky Higgins
Tigers
Simmons
Roger Cramer
Bob Jhonson
Senators
Luke Appling
Bill Jurges
China Sees Over 35 Million Cigarettes Shipped In One Month
A shipment report shows more than 35 million cigarettes imported into China within a single month. Authorities monitor volumes for compliance with trade and health regulations and assess customs controls and market impact.
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China
Natural favorite Count Fleet leads 69th Kentucky Derby field
Louisville dispatch previews the 69th Kentucky Derby with Count Fleet as top choice after a Wood Memorial win. Ocean Wave is a strong second, despite a cracked heel, while other contenders like Slide Rule show soreness. Trainer Ben Jones projects Ocean Wave 50 percent better, and betting circles expect a crowded, dramatic Derby with many fit horses and a large wagering crowd.
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Louisville
Derbytown
Rochester
Eddie Anderson
Fleet
Slide Rule
Ocean Wave
Owever
Don Cameron
Ben Jones
Ben
Kentucky
McLean Heads Carolina Kennel Club Amid Dog Show Plans
Dr P C McLean of High Point is elevated to president of the Carolina Kennel Club and will direct the 13th annual all breed dog show in Greensboro at 306 308 Fast Market Street on May 17. Dr C L Lange rotates to Camp Hale Colorado to become a first lieutenant in the U S Army. Navy blimps claim sinking an undisclosed number of Nazi U boats by depth charges.
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P. C. McLean
High Point
Carolina Kennel Club
Greensboro
Fast Market Street
C. L. Lange
Camp Hale
Colo
U. S. Army
McLean
Yankees rebound as spring ordeal ends in New York
Grayson's Scoreboard reviews the New York Yankees after a snowbound Asbury Park stretch. Analysts note losses in exhibitions but praise replacements like Stirnweiss, Johnson, Keller, Weatherly, Lindell, and Etten. Pitching remains solid, and optimism grows as the club heads west May 12 with plans to contend. The obituary mood is dismissed as premature.
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New York
Yankees
Asbury Park
Braves
New Yorks
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rizzuto
Red Rolfe
Frank Crosetti
Buddy Hassetti
Rupperts
Rufus
Red
Bill Dickey
Joe McCarthy
Bronx Bombers
Charley Keller
Dickey
George Stirnweiss
Bill Johnson
Snuffy Stirnweiss
Kong Kong Keller
Tuck Stainback
Roy Weatherly
Johnny Lindell
Bud Metheny
Nick Etten
Senators
Red Sox
Athletics
Dutchman John Van der Meer Slated For Early Draft
Lefty John Van der Meer of the Cincinnati Reds, hailed as the standout pitcher of the spring, is slated for early induction into the armed forces. He has pitched 9 innings over 3 starts, allowing only 2 runs and 1 hit, securing a 1-0 win over Mort Cooper, a 1-0 loss to Howie Pollet, and a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Reds contend in the league.
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Lefty
John Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
New Jersey Dutchman
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Howie Pollet
Cards
Phillies Wives Sacrifice Steaks for Phillies
Four Phillies wives pledge a liquid diet and give up steaks to boost their husbands on the road and the team’s pennant drive. Names include Dorothy Lynch Litwhiler Gibson Northey Jane May and Doris Thompson Johnson wife of Si Johnson.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Dorothy Lynch Litwhiler
Ringtown
Danny Litwhiler
Gibbie A Northey
Ron Northy
Jane May
Elizabet, Ind
Merrill (Pinky) May
Doris Thompson Johnson
Sheridan, Ill
Si Johnson
Mixed Scotch Foursome Slated For Emerywood
A mixed Scotch foursome with 18 holes medal play will be held at Emerywood Country Club on Saturday starting at 1 o'clock. Each participant will select a partner and arrange their own four some.
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Emerywood Country Club
Sports Roundup Mix of college, boxing and track hints
The item notes the Big Ten may approve former play-for-payers in college training, affecting Wisconsin and WAVES, Marines and SPARS. Bobby Ruffin gets a film-praise boost, while his army date takes priority. Reds need three wins for pennant. Henry Vasquez boxing near Holyoke after childhood paralysis. George Farrar and Dr Woon socket discuss bringing Gunder Haegg to the U.S. for track, with scarce manpower complaints from Ken Penner.
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New York
Big Ten
Armed Services
Wisconsin
Badger
WAVES
Chamberlain Brown
Lou Nova
Bobby Ruffin
Bobby
Army
Reds
Henry Vasquez
Bob Montgomery
Holyoke
Mass
Jack Lavelle
Notre Dame
George Farrar
Dr. Woonsocket
R.J
Gunder Haegg
Sweden
A.A.U
U. S
Outlook For Colleges Is Brighter
Western Conference athletic commissioner Maj. John L. Griffith says college athletics persevere through war, with facilities and conditioning aiding the armed forces. He notes spring programs proceed at Western Conference schools Notre Dame and independents, while Big Ten schools plan fuller fall schedules despite uncertain rosters. He cites players like Michigan’s Tommy Harmon as proof that sports help in tight spots.
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Dave Hoff
Chicago
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Michingan
Tommy Harmon
Griffin
Notre Dame
Big Ten
Baseball standings and scores from yesterday
National League results include St Louis 4 Chicago 3 in 12 innings and New York 7 Boston 4 in 12. Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 1. American League New York 7 Boston 4 in 12. Detroit 3 St Louis 2. Washington 5 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland-Chicago postponed. Southern Association Knoxville 2 Atlanta 1. Nashville 7 Chattanooga 3. Little Rock 13 New Orleans 2. Birmingham 16 Memphis 7. International League Montreal 7 Jersey City 2. Rochester 4 Baltimore 4. Toronto 8 Newark. Syracuse 2. Buffalo. College scores North Carolina 10 Navy 4. Clemson 8 Furman 2. Duke 9 State 1. Presbyterian 26 Georgia 3. Fordham 14 Georgetown 1. Notre Dame 8 Michigan State 6. Norfolk NTS 5 Norfolk PL1 6. Roanoke PL 9. Virginia Tech 2. Michigan 10 Western Michigan. Stevens Tech 9 Cathedral 2. Also probable pitchers and records noted for several games. Brooklyn at New York Macon 6-0 vs Melton 0-0. Boston at Philadelphia Andrews 1-0 vs Johnson 0-0. New York at Washington Borong 1-0 vs Leonard 1-0. Philadelphia at Boston Harris 0-1 vs Judd 0-0. St Louis at Chicago Gatehouse 0-1 vs Smith 1-0. Cleveland at Detroit Newhouser 0-1 vs Dean 0-0.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Reds
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Eddie Haszewski
Coaker
Ray Sanders
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillies
Earl Naylor
Kirby Higbe
Boston Braves
Dodgers
New York Giants
Charley
Red) Barrett
van Mungo
Ray Combs
YANKS
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Nick Etten
John Lindel
Yankees
George Stirnweiss
Hartford
St. Louis Browns
Virgil Trucks
Browns
Tigers
al Hollingsworth
George Caster
Chicago
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Washington
Knoxville
Atlanta
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Chattanooga
Little Rock
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Montreal
Jersey City
Rochester
Baltimore
Toronto
Newark
Syracuse
Buffalo
North Carolina
Navy
Clemson
Furman
Duke
State
Presbyterian
Georgia
Pordham
Georgetown
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Norfolk Nts
Norfolk
Roanoke
Virginia Tech
Michigan
Western Michigan
Stevens Tech
Cathedral
Macon
Melton
Andrews
Johnson
Borong
Ve. Leonard
Harris
Va. Judd
Va. Smith
Cleveland
Newhouser
Ve. Dean
Pittsburgh New York
Hummingbird skin trade linked US and South America to England
The United States and South America exported about 400000 hummingbird skins annually to England for hat trimmings, reflecting a large wildlife trade once common in the era and its international reach.
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United States
South America
England
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