Gorsica's bullpen role sparks Tigers rebound
Detroit pitcher John Gorsica, in only about 22 innings this season, has helped the Tigers win three of 11 while serving as a reliable reliever. He saved games against the White Sox, fared well against Boston, and is urged by critics to stay in the rotation as newcomers rise in the pennant race. The piece notes his 1941 record and hints at managerial plans amid a crowded pitching staff.
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Tigers
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Red Sox
del Baker
Gorsica
Jack Zeller
Cleveland Indians
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Atton
Yank Terry
Detroit
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Boston
Leaders Extend Vicory Streaks
Relief pitchers again shape the day as 15 of 16 teams needed bullpen help. The Cleveland Indians stretched their win streak to ten with an 11 to 6 win over the Philadelphia Athletics, aided by Roy Weatherly’s homer, triple and double. The Brooklyn Dodgers won in 10 innings at Cincinnati, sparked by Dolph Camilli’s fourth homer and a late no hit stretch by Newt paired. The Boston Braves beat the Cubs 8 to 3 as Froilan Fernandez joined a multi hit effort. Other clubs featured rookie standouts and late rallies in key league games across the circuit.
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Associated Press
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Feller and Vaughan Set To Pitch In Sailor Soldier Game
Rapid Robert Feller will face Porter Vaughan on the mound as the Nort folk naval training station and Camp Lee meet in Richmond. Ten major leaguers join the sailor soldier clash with Campbell at bat for Feller and Sam Chapman among the sailors. Vincent Smith will catch for Feller, backing from the Pirates.
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War pressures minor leagues spark two new circuits
The Arizona-Texas League folds into an eight-club semi pro circuit in Tucson with an 18 week season beginning May 5 and four night games weekly. The league includes two Army teams and aims for ten cent attendance for service members. Michigan towns replace the Michigan State League with a non professional loop possibly featuring twelve clubs. Auburn freshman footballers will play Mississippi State under SEC rules in a charity game before two service team clashes.
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Aquinas High Schools Respond To Football Game Request
Bron C Bacevich of St Bede s Academy Peru Ti proposed a game after Aquinas High School Chicago joined IHSA. A reply from Miss Elsie Bergman quotes We have 466 lovely young ladies at our dominican high school and asks to confirm interest in a football game.
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Illinois High School Association
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Dominican High School
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Kickapoo Kid Roland Logan in naval aviation training
Roland Logan known as the Kickapoo Kid enters the navy v-5 instructor course at Annapolis as part of a month long indoctrination alongside another former soldier in the same class. The article indicates continuation on Page 11.
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Derby Day Set as Whitney Favors Devil Diver in 68th Run
Louisville reports Kentucky race talk centers on three year olds from Texas and Valdiia Farm as possible upset threats. Ben Whitaker’s Requested appears top contender alongside Mrs Payne Whitney’s Devil Diver and Shut Out. Rumors swirl that Valdiia Orphan or Hollywood may be lame yet stable heads insist at least one will run and vie for the finish. Derby atmosphere grows with crowds and transport bringing fans to Churchill Downs.
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Seniors Work On In Wartime Economy
Over half a million people aged 65 and older have rejected retirement pensions and continue employment to support the war effort, reflecting a broad mobilization of older citizens in national labor needs.
College baseball results from several matches
Loyola defeats Western Maryland 10 to 8 while Army tops Maryland 11 to 2 and Navy falls to Penn State 3 to 4. Lafayette beats Pennsylvania in 11 innings 5 to 4, Michigan edges Notre Dame 3 to 2, Temple defeats Villanova 11 to 7, Penn Military earns a 13 to 1 win over Elizabeth town, Lehigh over Muhlenberg 5 to 3, Dickinson over Bucknell 7 to 4.
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Attendance Expected At Dowss Event Near 75K To 100K
An official from Col. Matt Winn at the Dowss estimated attendance would reach 75,000 to 100,000, suggesting strong turnout and minimal drop in numbers. The remark underscores expectations for the large gathering at the Dowss venue.
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Matt Winn
Dowss
Boxing Bout Results From Buffalo Card
Anton Chris toforidis defeated Paulie Mahoney by knockout in Buffalo after two rounds. Bernie Miller out pointed Francesco Montanari in a separate bout at 147 pounds, with Miller representing Buffalo and Montanari from New York.
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Anton Christoforidis
Paulie Mahoney
Boston
Bernie Miller
Francesco Montanari
New York
United China Relief Fund Remainder For Muskogee Relief
United China Relief received 9.50 dollars representing the unclaimed residue of a 1923 fund raised by Muskogee citizens for the relief of Japanese earthquake victims.
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Muskogee
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