Relief Pitcher Given Starting Role Dodgers' Manager Breaks Thumb
New York reports Ace Adams, star of 1943 Giants relief corps, will be moved to a starting role by Mel Ott after the club bought Polli from Jersey City. Adams, who had 11 wins last year, watched an 8 3 loss to the Yankees as Giants plan a bullpen replacement. Dodgers’ Leo Durocher broke his right thumb in an exhibition game against Boston, ending hopes of starting at second base for Rickey. Other notes cover Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh bullpen updates from spring camps and exhibitions.
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UPI
Ace Adams
Giant
Mel Ott
Giants
Polli
Jersey City
Adams
Ott
Boston Braves
Yankees
Atlantic City
N. J
Phils
Cleveland Indians
Lou Boudreau
Red Embree
Vern Kennedy
Pirates
Detroit Tigers
Evanaville
Irl
Reda
Cincinnati Reds
Bill McKechnie
Bucky Walters
Elmer Riddle
Ray Starr
Thomas) de la Cruz
Chicago Cubs
Paul Derringer
Bill Fleming
John Miles
St. Louis Cardinals
Ted Wilks
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey Park
Chicago
New York Yankees
George Weiss
Ray Hayworth
Johnny Cooney
Paul Waner
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rip Sewell
Detroit
Tigers
Replogle develops naval drill system via log rhythm method
Former Kansas coach Wayne Replogle has created a mass drill system for navy trainees, using log rhythm to build coordination and near perfect precision. The method, borrowed from Canadians, has been photographed for films and sent to Washington for review and potential adoption.
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Kansas
Wayne Replogle
Navy
Naval
Wabash College
Replogle
Washington
Kansas Physical Education Department
F. C. Allen
Deane W. Malott
Hockey Fans Behave Unintentionally in Chicago Playoff
Chicago Stadium crowds caused minor disruptions with items thrown onto the ice and balcony raiders returning goods to upset fans. Ushering staff recovered objects from patrons while Mervyn Dutton warned that another incident could forfeit the game to the visitors. The article notes the Barteldes Miller Bromel sick team and updates on Ed Bullock and H H Stephenson in related circles.
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Chicago
Chicago Stadium
Mervyn Dutton
Hockey League
Otto Barteldes
Roy Miller
al Bromelsick
Julius Marks
Ed Bullock
H. H. Stephenson
George Wetzel
I. W. Hartley
Latins Will Be Drafted If They Stay to Play Ball
Washington facing draft impact on Latin American players signed by Clark Griffith for the 1944 Senators. Some 18 players from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Mexico were training but draft rules force them to return home or register by June 12. Thirteen players are of draft age and risk missing the season.
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Washington
Washington Senators
Uncle Sam
Clark Griffith
Fox
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Mexico
Selective Service
United States
Country Club Opens Course as War Busy Relatives Play
The Country club formally opened its golf course to a large crowd after weekend rains improved conditions. Dr H T Jones watched from No 1 tee while playing two holes recently. Members like Mitt and Spike left for service, and the Wolf Drive Gang remains active despite reduced numbers. Birdies by Rudy Fuhn Patton Brand Farries and Nevin kept early rounds lively as tennis plans and Ladies day practice formed ahead of spring.
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H. T. Jones
Wolf Drive
Earl
Dutch) Chapman
Rudy Fuhn
Rudy
Pat” Patton
John Brand
Earl Farries
Harry Nevin
New Rookie A Day Introduces Baseball Debuts Across Leagues
A New York desk column previews rookies for 1940s teams with quick bios. Greg Clarke of the White Sox shines as a hot corner bat from Milwaukee. Carl Lindquist of the Braves posted a 15 game win pace and a September 4 marriage milestone. Basketball forward Jim McIntyre pushes Patrick Henry to a Minnesota title, while Frank Leahy plans Notre Dame return after orders. AR derby candidate Challenge Me aims for Louisville pride, bred by Lieut. Warner Jones Jr. Bear Bryant tours Alabama before Navy duty, hinting at football mix.
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Greg Clarke
White Sox
Milwaukee
Brewers
Pepper Martin
Sox
Carl Lindquist
Braves
Hartford
Springfield
Frank Leahy
USC
Notre Dame
Louisville
Lieut
Warner Jones, Jr
Goshen
Fort Knox
William H. Harridge, Jr
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Harridge
Will, Sr
Judge Landis
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Alabama
Navy
North Africa
Frank Thomas
Bear
Africa
Tokyo Says America Using Different Type of Offensive
Tokyo radio states the American Pacific drive has quickened since the Solomons and that the war is entering a real stage. It says the United States is confident in its strength and has shifted from island hopping to leapfrogging in conduct of the offensive. Hillman urges drafting Roosevelt as leader of a national movement.
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Tokyo
America
New York
Pacific
Solomons
Jamaica's Jamaica opens as Bobby Permane rises in turfdom
New York April 18 Jamaica's opening seven race card draws 45 796 bettors wagering 2 601 886 dollars. Bobby Permane from Camden New Jersey rode 50 winners in 30 days at Tropical Park and is booked for four months at Jamaica. He will ride Miss Puritan Head Smart Leaving and Blockader with apprentice weight allowance. Grooms seek 5 for leading a horse to paddock, owners resist. Panmonok handicap features heavy betting, Devil Diver wins by a length and a half over Ana che.
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Jamaica
Bobby Permane
Camden
N. J
Florida
Tropical Park
Permane
Miss Puritan
Head Smart
Blockader
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Payne Whitney
William Woodward
Leaders Deadlocked New York Apr 10 pennant race
As opening week nears, National League leaders the St Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds and American League leaders the Washington Senators Cleveland Indians hold early three and four win records. Yankees slump amid service calls while Giants and Athletics show mixed results. NL leads 11 to 8 over AL.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
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Indians
Cardinals
Browns
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies
Interborough
Giants
Joe McCarthy
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
National League
Reds
Wichita tailor dies after murder charge in Braden death
Stanley K. Bargel a 60 year old Wichita tailor who faced first degree murder charges in the death of Cant Gail S Braden of the Wichita fire department died in a hospital after shooting himself following a police siege. Detective Victor Stough said Bargel killed Braden and tried to shoot another fireman before turning the gun on himself. Bargel had withstood a nearly hour long siege in his shop. His condition worsened Sunday afternoon and a 24 hour hospital watch was kept. Bargel reportedly had no living relatives.
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Stanley K. Bargel
Gail S. Braden
Wichita Fire Department
Victor Stough
Bargel
Braden
Elgin Wood
Sports Mirror Recap of Notable Past MLB and NHL Moments
A retrospective roundup notes past events: Martin Marion of the St. Louis Cardinals underwent emergency appendectomy a year ago. Three years back the Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4 to 2 for a straight Stanley Cup playoff win. Also cited is Byron Nelson achieving 130 in two consecutive rounds at a Phoenix golf event.
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Associated Press
Martin Marion
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings
Byron Nelson
Phoenix Tourney
Air Bombers Hit Ponape Island in Pacific Strike
Seventh air force medium bombers hit Ponape Island on Thursday, striking airfields and the bauxite works. Japanese gunners offered moderate anti aircraft fire but failed to intercept. Other warplanes raided three enemy positions in the Marshall islands as part of ongoing Central Pacific attacks.
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U.S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Worsk
Ponape Island
Carolines
Seventh Air Force
U. S
Chester W. Nimitz
Ponape
Truk
Central Pacific
Marshall Islands
Rabies Toll Grows Across Nation in 1943
Washington reports preliminary 1943 rabies figures showing at least 33 humans and 7,348 animals killed, mostly dogs, with cattle, cats, sheep, swine, horses, goats, wolves and foxes also noted. Authorities cite wartime movement, crowding, and limited public support as factors.
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Washington
Texas
Louisiana
Pasteur
Harry W. Schoening
Agriculture Department
Breau of Animal Industry
Schoening
Tail Gunner's 19000-Foot Plunge Survives B-17 Crash
U S 15th Air Force reports Sgt James A Raley of Henderson Kentucky survived a 19000 foot fall from a Flying Fortress tail gunner position after a mid air breakup. He told hospital bed tale of being pinned by ammo and wreckage then crawling free via a tree hit. He salvaged three candy bars and his shoes before escaping through the tail wheel section.
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U. S. 15Th Air Force
Italy
Kentucky
Air Force
James A. Raley
Henderson
Raley
Plane crash survivor recalls moment of impact and survival
The witness describes 30 minutes from the crash to exit and speculates the plane may have remained intact until it struck tall trees. He notes the force bent the guns and caved the fuselage, with the tail break and bottom impact shaping his narrow escape while pinned to the floor. He fears how he might have survived if the plane had struck the top instead.
Miners Return to Work as Yorkshire Strike Ends
Thousands of South Yorkshire miners go back to work today ending a week long strike by nearly 100000 men. The move costs an estimated 1 million tons of coal. In Belfast 35000 shipyard and aircraft workers resume work over the next two days after six weeks on strike.
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London
South Yorkshire
Belfast
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