Attendance at Baseball Opens Strong in 1944 Season
250,989 fans backed baseball in the first week of the 1944 season, surpassing 1943 by 35,000. Weather reduced 60,000 admissions on Sunday. overall average over 8,500 per game. Giants and Cardinals resume play, with Ott’s Phillies and Cardinals in Cincinnati, while Brooklyn, Chicago, and Detroit also host or visit as schedules begin.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Yankee Stadium
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Pittsbugh
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Mel Ott
Cardinals
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis Browns
New York
Washington
Detroit
Hawks coaching Bacall and Lombard on natural reactions
Hollywood director Howard Hawks trains stars Lauren Bacall and Carole Lombard to react naturally. He uses real talks on scripts and filming moments to guide performances, illustrating with scenes like Bacall meeting Bogart and Lombard with John Barrymore.
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Hollywood
Howard Hawks
Lauren Bacall
Carole Lombard
Blade Miss Bacall
Humphrey Bogart
Martinique
Hawks
Lauren
John Barrymore
Carole
Jack
Primary Election Candidacy Notices for Hempstead County
The Star announces candidates for the 1944 Hempstead County Democratic Primary, the Preferential July 25 vote, and the Runoff August 8, locating the action within party processes and election dates.
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The
Star
Hempstead County
County Officials and Representative Nominees Listed
County Treasurer candidates include Joe C. Booker Isabelle Onstead and Mrs. Leon Jett Bundy. Circuit Clerk candidate Cecil Weaver and J P Pinkey Byers. County and Probate Judge candidate Fred A. Luck. Representative No. 1 Arthur C. Anderson.
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Joe C. Booker
Isabelle Onstead
Leon (Jett) Bundy
Cecil Weaver
J. P. (Pinkey) Byers
Fred A. Luck
Arthur C. Anderson
Southern Teams Ready for Opener in Spring Exhibition Ends
The Associated Press reports Southern Association clubs pace spring exhibitions to finish today and await Friday’s opening. Rain disrupts training across camps as rosters shift with arrivals from Montreal Milwaukee and Los Angeles. Notable moves include Shuba to New Orleans and Frisch to Nashville, plus pitchers Goddredson and Anderson joining the Smokies.
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Associated Press
Larry Gilbert
Nashville Vols
Ted Frisch
Green Bay Packers
Bot Tetit
Los Angeles
John Coakley
Memphis
Baltimore
George Bradley
George Shuba
Montreal
New Orleans
Pels
Steve Collins
Knoxville
Buddy Lewis
Smokies
Milwaukee
American Association
Andy Seminick
Vernon Goddredson
Robert Anderson
Camp
Tulane
Little Rock
George Leeds
Hollywood
Nashville
Vols
Camp Forrest
Tullahoma
Charlie Cuellar
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Crossville
Tenn
Birmingham
Barons
Craig Field Fliers
Selma
Ala
Gadsden
Camp Libert
Atlanta
Pedro Jimenez
Lawson General
Luke Appling
Johnny Hill
Keystone
No Bills for Willie Warsaw. Va. iA- William Y. Morgan 78
William Y. Morgan known as Uncle Willie, longtime head of the Northern Neck News, quits sending bills after 64 years in business. He says the paper circulates over 3,000 and he plans personal visits to subscribers to collect, even if it takes years. The British Museum foundation dates from 1753.
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Warsaw
William Y
Willie
Morgan
Northern Neck
Barrymore scene sparks shin kicking and Hoagy Carmichael rises
In a tense rehearsal a scene prompts Carole Lombard to vow to kick a man in the shins while Barrymore responds with praise. Hoagy Carmichael appears as a new actor on Hawks set, playing a broken down pianist who writes and sings a song. Carmichael recalls Star Dust and his Hollywood struggles before royalty and future projects with To Have and Have Not.
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Barrymore
Carole
Hawks
Hoagy
Star Dust) Carmichael
Indiana University
Hollywood
Allied announce early destruction of Nazi air force
London reports a joint British Air Ministry and United States Strategic Air Forces statement predicting the Nazi air force’s destruction as a prelude to forcing Germany to its knees. The 2,000-word release says the assault on German aircraft industry is in its climactic phase and near completion despite a renewed Berlin counter-guessing. The plan to overwhelm fighter production met by Allied precision bombing and dispersal of factories had them back below 1942 monthly rates by week’s end.
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London
Germany
Berlin
British
Air Ministry
United States Strategic Air Forces
Europe
Luftwaffe
RAF
Mailless Navy Lt Finds Wallet on Prairie Road
Lieutenant Jim L. Hannam traveling from Pasco Washington to a station near Salt Lake City lost his billfold containing $125 on a desolate prairie road about 100 miles from Salt Lake City. He later recovered it with a note asking for a small Christmas package and mentioning Scotch whisky. The note also stated his wife would be pleased to receive a package. Bolivia was once known as upper Peru.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jim L. Hannam
Pasco
Wash
Here
Salt Lake City
Giants Fall From Pennant Chase As War News Hit
In New York on April 25 the Giants lost momentum for the pennant amid Mel Ott’s army service. The Dow Jones carried the news as stock tickers noted the impact. Everett Clay stars today while Red Sox prospect Joe Wood Jr. adds a Yale pedigree to a season with seven wins in Scranton.
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New York
Giants
Mel Ott
Mel
Dow Jones Financial
Joe Wood, Jr
Red Sox
Smoky Joe’ Wood
Yale
Scranton
Harvards
Harvard
The
Yanks
Chauneey Devens
One Minute Sports Page Highlights 1940s Pro Football
Tim Mara sought to move the pro football league headquarters from Chicago to New York to ease upkeep costs borne mainly by eastern clubs. The plan failed by one vote. Carmen Cook, once a strong lightweight, now manages fighters as they return from war. Sonny Liles, Detroit Lions rookie guard, joins the war civilian staff at Oklahoma A and M while taking 15 college hours, hinting at a future Floyd Burdette role in football.
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Tim Mara
Pro Football League
Chicago
New York
Carmen Cook
Sonny Liles
Detroit Lions
Oklahoma A
Floyd Burdette
Rhody Wallace Labels Reds Prospect Card Position
Cincinnati Reds scout Rhody Wallace prepared a prospect card for manager Bill McKechnie's grandson. He filled spaces until reaching position and wrote Horizontal, reflecting a playful draft in the Baseball Guide notes. The item hints at scouting process and impresario humor within baseball lore.
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Sporting News Baseball Guide
Landis
Rhody Wallace
Cincinnati Reds
Ecard
Bill McKechnie
Rhody
Alumni Club Formed in Southwest Pacific
The Auburn Alumni Club in the Southwest Pacific lists 17 members, including five athletes of recent vintage. Majors Ralph O Gwy nne is among those named in the new association.
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Auburn
Southwest Pacific
Ralph O'Gwynne
Home Demonstration Club Meetings Report Various Groups
April gatherings show clubs in Sardis Doyle Bing en Union Grove and Sweet Home met at homes and school with pledges devotionals and songs. Members and one visitor attended with demonstrations on chair coverings cushions and decorative curtains and plans for flag purchases and spring decor noted.
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Jez Tollett
Verdo Tollett
Jeff Tollett
Sec
Treas
Lizzy Lyons
Nashville
J. W. Reed
Household Improvement
Glen Wyers
Doyle
Doyle Home Demonstration Club
J. H. Jeffers
Luther Westfalls
J. P. Hutson
Marine Hyman
George Boozer
J. P.huston
Union Grove
Virgie Whatley
Ollie Evans
Damage to U S Warships Disclosed by Admiral King
Washington reports a postwar release detailing damage to more than twenty American warships in battles from Coral Sea to Guadalcanal. Yorktown Lexington Chicago Enterprise San Francisco Portland Helena South Dakota and others show vessel damage or loss across 1942 actions with official communiques omitting many ship names.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
Navy
King
Battle of
Coral Sea
Yorktown
U. S
Lexington
Sims
Santa Cruz
Enterprise
South Dakota
San Juan
Smith
Hornet
Porter
Guadalcanal
San Francisco
Portland
Helena
Home Demonstration Meeting Plans Paper Drive
The group discussed no old business and planned to collect more paper for a drive. A get well card was sent to president Mrs. J. E. Causey. Miss Westbrook led cheese use demonstrations and a cooking class. Meals featured cheese dishes and plates were sent to two sick members. Next meeting at Mrs. F. V. Porterfield's home.
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Bingen
Bingin
Posey
Marsh
Fullerton
J. E. Causey
Home Management
F. V. Porterfield
Naval actions in the Solomons relay damage to multiple ships
Communiques reveal sinking of light cruisers Juneau and Atlanta and cruiser Northampton, with damage to other vessels. The Second Battle of the Coral Sea period notes losses including destroyer Gwin and further damage to ships such as St Louis Honolulu Leander and Zeilin. Reports also mention Chester damaged by a submarine and Lavalette damaged while en route to Guadalcanal.
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Sterrett
Gwin
Aron Ward
Juneau
Atlanta
Cushing
Preston
Benham
Walke
Monson
Laffey
Barton
Tassafaronga
King
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Pensacola
Northampton
Kula Gulf
St. Louis
Honolulu
New Zealand
Leander
Chester
Solomons
Zeilin
Guadalcanal
Lavallete
Speculation Over Ott's Successor
Speculation centers on Horace Stoneham’s inner circle for Giants manager. Mel Ott passed his physical in Camden New Jersey and is set to report to Lakewood contingent. Army duty possible after May 5 or as late as July 24 from his Louisiana draft board.
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New York
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Pilot
Camden
N. J
Lakewood
Louisiana
Clarence “Bubber” Jonnard
Giants
Gabby Hartnett
Jersey City
Don Luque
Billy Jurges
Carl Hubbellon
Cardinals edge Reds 1-0 on Pollet pitching in Cincinnati
A year ago Howie Pollet outpitched Johnny Vander Meer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0. Three years ago Texas lowered the American sprint medal record to 3:23.2 at Drake Relays in Des Moines. Five years ago Bob Feller struck out nine, allowed four hits, as the Indians beat the White Sox 7-1 in Cleveland.
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Associated Press Today
Howie Pollet
Johnny Vandermeer
Cards
Reds
Cincinnati
University of Texas
Drake
Des Moines
Bob Feller
Indians
White Sox
Cleveland
Boxing Roundup Shows Packed Cards Across Cities
Sports Mirror reports results from matches in New York Boston and Chicago with Welch of Portland outpointing Vie Del Jicurit while Daniels of Baltimore defeats Ernest Robinson. Garner knocks out Reeves in Chicago and Mollis defeats Doty in Hartford with points decisions noted.
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New York
Coley Welch
Portland
Vie del Jicurit
Baltimore
Sammy Daniels
Ernest “Cat” Robinson
Chicago
Bob Garner
Louisville
Jimmy Reeves
Washington
Tommy Mollis
George
Doty
Hartsford
Conn
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Elmer Almquist
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Johnny Sturm
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Hole
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Sweet Home
Sweet Home Demonstration Club
M. H. Montgomery
W. R. Campbell
Edward Grimes
Oscar Montgomery
D. Yarberry
Zella Bosticks
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