Major League Season Opens Amid War-Year Hype
Opening day arrives with both leagues planning fuller schedules amid player enlistments. Washington hosts Philadelphia as Roosevelt mulls throwing out the first ball. 16 clubs follow on Wednesday with heavy losses to star players from DiMaggio to Williams and Slaughter. Brooklyn favored to win the NL. Yankees lead AL contenders, with rosters reshaped by the war effort.
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Training Camp Briefs Pirates Tigers
Detroit’s Hal White and Hal Newhouser teamed for a 2 0 win over the Pirates before 1 365 at Briggs Stadium. Pittsburgh still led the exhibition series 3 2 as Newhouser escaped trouble in the seventh, then held the Pirates scoreless the rest of the way. Crosley Field saw Cincinnati beat Cleveland 3 2 in 11 innings on Charlie Brewster’s bases loaded single. Chicago White Sox and Cubs fought to a 6 8 final after a five run first inning swung the game in Chicago. Browns topped the Cardinals 8 4 as Milt Byrnes drove in five with a three hit day. Weather-impacted schedule notes included several cancellations in New York Boston and Brooklyn.
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Bowling League Matchups From Tuesday To Thursday
Handicap and women league notes list Moose Club facing Greenbrier Loyal Moose meeting Purity Maid Kay's taking on Raleigh Cash Wednesday features Women's League games including Richmond's versus Lyric Thursday presents Merchant's League bouts Mack-Drake against Silver Brand Kalwell versus Carlson's Ralelah Smokeless versus Pure OU Remero versus General Stores.
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Armstrong Seeks Beau Jack Rematch In June
In Hot Springs Arkansas Henry Armstrong says his 18 month rest has left him stronger and more cautious. He plans a June 11 return in New York City under an open contract with Mike Jacobs to face Beau Jack or another top foe. He aims to redeem himself against Jack after a disputed decision loss.
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Flying Eagles to Open Diamond Season Thursday
Stanley Huffman announces Woodrow Wilson high school Flying Eagles will open baseball season Thursday versus the Stoco Indians at the Killarney diamond. Humble practice disrupted by weather, probable starters include Big Sam White or Alvin Martin. game time four o clock.
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Final Practice Sessions for Raleigh County Baseball Opens Soon
Teams in the Raleigh county league will hold final practice sessions this week ahead of the 194% season opener on Sunday April 25. Opening matchups include Stamford at Amigo Helen at Summerlee Raleigh at Montroal and Mullens Otsego at Koppers Town.
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West Virginia Unemployment Ruling Repeats Bouchelle Precedent
Kanawha county Circuit Court Judge Julian F Bouchelle ruled today that persons who voluntarily leave employment without good cause and later remain unemployed are eligible for unemployment compensation. The decision, the fourth reversal of the board of review by Bouchelle, parallels three prior rulings.
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