Athletics Lose To Birds 13 Die In Baseline Chaos
The Philadelphia Athletics fell 4 3 to the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore as 13 baserunners were stranded on the paths. Russ Christopher pitched four innings of one hit ball for the A’s, but costly mistakes and weak defense doomed the visitors during spring training action.
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Reds Win Weekend Rifle Club Matches
Reds prevail as four man teams compete in weekend rifle club matches. Strong performances lift Reds to top score amid tight shooting conditions.
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Reds
Nats Have Their Best Pitching And Worst Infield In History
Washington fans confront a paradox as the Nationals boast top pitching with a staff including Dutch Leonard Early Wynn, Roger Wolff, and Milton Haefner while fielding a weak infield led by Joe Kuhel at first and Johnny Sullivan at shortstop. The piece notes potential additions like Gilberto Torres and Luis Suarez, analyzes infield gaps, and lists season standings and weekly stats, highlighting the conflict between pitching strength and field fragility.
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Gilberto Torres
Southern Association
Colorado Claro
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Early Wynn
Roger Wolff
John Niggeling
Milo Candini
Alex Carrasque
Milton Haefner
Vernon Curtis
Clark Griffith
Atlanta
Wilfrid Lefebvre
Red Sox
Santiago Ullrich
Cabanola
Senators
Griffinnen
Joe Kuhel
White Sox
Johnny Sullivan
Homewood
George Myatt
Giants
Luis Suarez
Havana
Ortiz
Ossie Bluege
Hillis Layne
Eddie Butka
Kuhel
Evan
Presbyterian
Grace
Fermin Guerra
Rick Ferrell
Stanley Spence
George Washington Case
Jake Powell
Roberto Ortiz
Jerry Priddy
Harland Clift
Fox Griffith
Derby horses lining up for May six start
Bettors weigh a crowded field with Pukka Gin and Platter favored by locals for their two year old form in 1943 and winter books. Challenge Me and Alerter seen as main threats, with Luck Draw Stir Up Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons backing Free Lance. Peisive concerns and potential pushes from Be Reigh Gay Bit Olympic Zenith Rodney Store Skytracer Stymue Don Jose H Seeing Eye and other south of the border contenders.
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Barner
Jimminy
Stir Up
Be! Reigh
Gay Bit
Olympic
Zenith
Rodney Store
Skytracer
Stymue
Sunny Jim’ Fitzsimmons
Peisive
Boy Knight
Bell
Shut Up
Louisville
Don Jose H
Mexico
Kentucky
Inter-Church League MEN'S DIVISION Results and Week Schedule
In Middletown matches led with First Baptist 3 to Middletown Lutheran 2 and Evan 1, St John’s 2, Lutheran 1, Methodist 2, Presbyterian Buckeystown 2, Grace Reformed 1. Women’s division shows Buckeystown 2 over Evan Reformed 1, St John’s 2 over Presbyterian 1, Methodist 2 over First Baptist 1, Lutheran 2 over Grace Reformed 1, Grace Reformed 2 over St John’s 1. roll-off for postponed match noted.
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Buckeystown
First Baptist
St. John’s
L. Pet
Calvary Methodist
Evan. Reformed
Grace Reformed
Presbyterian
J. Hull
Middletown Reformed
Marian Shipley
Middletown Luth
Middletown
Evan
Middleth
Middiet
Buckeystown Methodist
Evan Reformed
Methodist
St. John's
Buckeystown Lg
To Be Different For Kentucky Derby 1944
Louisville notes that the 1944 Kentucky Derby is hard to predict with 143 entries. Analysts cite war era factors and weather as possible influences on outcomes, with experts unable to forecast a clear winner.
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Louisville
Frederick Hosts First Major League Training Camp
Sport Tips Frederick hosted its first major league training camp with Connie Mack's team. The Yankees stayed in spring quarters, with comparisons drawn to Atlantic City’s Senator Hotel and Columbus Hotel for quarters and meals. New York writers recalled a fried chicken dinner in Frederick by the Chamber of Commerce during the McCarthy visit on April 5.
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Frederick
Connie Mack
Yankees
Francis Scott Key
Senator Hotel
Atlantic City
Columbus Hotel
Athletics
New York
Chamber of Commerce
McCarthy
Comeback by Leo Durocher Flop Signals Brooklyn's Struggles
Brooklyn factions face second division risk as 1944 National League opener nears. Durocher’s attempted return after breaking his right thumb in an exhibition with Boston ends hopes of stabilizing the infield. Dixie Walker shifts to third with limited options behind him, including Mauch, Schultz, Ensigns, and Bordagaray. Pitching staff features Wyatt, Melton, Davis, Gregg, Ostermueller, Chipman, and Webber with Sunkel or Warren possible.
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Brooklyn
Leo Durecher
Dixie Walker
Durecher
Boston Red Sox
Billy Hermar
Navy
Alky Vaughan
Potter Valley
Calfranch
Howie Schultz
Gene Mauch
Keystone
Springswer
California
Leo
Branch Rickey
Frank Drews
St. Paul
Walker
Flatbush
Vicksburg
Miss
Gil Ensligh
Indianapolis
Bill Hart
New Orleans
Maurie Aderholt
Montreal
Frenchy Bordagaray
Augie Galan
Luis Qlmo
Bordagaray
Johnny Cooney
Paul Waner
Mickey Owen
Clyde Sukeforth
Ray Hayworth
Leroy Jarvis
Bobby Bragan
Whit Wyatt
Rube Melton
Curt Davis
Hal Gregg
Bred Ostermueller
Bob Chipman
Ostermueller
Les Webber
Tom Warren
Tom Sunkel
Stadium Field Shows Harsh Conditions And Low Turnout
The field lacks grass, with a 500 foot left wall and 350 foot right line fence. Center depth is 482 feet, surface is hard rolled gravel and sand causing erratic bounces and injuries. Attendance fluctuated with holidays, 1741 Friday and 1510 Saturday, while Fredericks team drew nearly 2500 in cold weather. Frankie Hayes missed catching due to a dog show, delaying his return until Tuesday.
Baseball's Unlimited Substitution Idea Worth A Try
Whitman New York April 9 Ray Dumont may test a new baseball idea with unlimited substitutions. The column argues football and basketball use subs and baseball could follow, rotating fielding and batting specialists to boost offense and defense while pitchers rest.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Ray Dumont
Dumont
Plenty Of Money Being Spent On Horse Races
New York on April 9 reports record opening day crowds at Jamaica Race Track with $2.6 million wagered and near world betting totals for seven races. Despite grooms' wage dispute delaying first race, Devil Diver edged Apache to win the Paumonok Handicap for Mrs. Payne Whitney.
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Jamaica
Long Island
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Eroors
Mrs. Payne
Whitney
Devil Diver
William Woodward
Apache
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Ted Atkinson
Washington Options Five Minors From Roster
Washington Senators on April 9 optioned five rookie aspirants to the minor leagues. Cubans Olivior Ortiz and Francisco Quientis and Venezuelan Juan Hernandez were sent to Chatanooga of the Southern Association. Bob Albertson, a right handed rookie, also went to Chatanooga. Vernon Curtis, who pitched for Atlanta last season, was sent to Minneapolis of the American Association but can be recalled on 24 hours notice.
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Washington Senators
Ossie Bluege
Olivirior Ortiz
Francisco Quientis
Juan Hernandes
Chattanooga
Associaton
Bob Albertson
Senators
Vernon Curtis
Atlanta
Minneapolis
American Association
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