Dodgers Favored In Wide Open NL Race Says Talbot
Gayle Talbot reports from Tampa that the Brooklyn Dodgers rely on owner Larry MacPhail's bankroll to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds for the NL pennant. He notes the Dodgers’ depth and pitching strength, Cardinals’ speed and lefty staff, and Reds’ danger despite losses, with Buck Newsom a target if needed.
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Terry Moore
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Ray Sanders
Cincinnati
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Gerald Walker
Cleve
Mel Ott
New York Giants
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Four Tied For Lead In Asheville Open Golf Tournament
Four money players shared the Asheville Open lead on April 3 with a 70, including Lord Byron Nelson Lawson Little Jimmy Hines and Herman Barron. Hogan led the 71 group with notable rivals Demaret Ferrier Hill Guidahl and more in pursuit as the tourney eyed a stretch drive.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Chicago
Cross-Word Puzzle by Eugene Sheffer
Puzzle page presents a completed list of crossword clues with horizontal and vertical entries including various word lengths and definitions. The note mentions average solve time of 26 minutes and distribution by King Features Syndicate with references to a variety of names and terms.
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King Features Syndicate. Inc
Hawaiian Swimmer Sets Records In National AAU Meet
In New Haven, Kiyoshi Nakama of Hawaii set multiple records on the opening day of the National AAU swimming championships. The Chico State freshman clocked 19:35.4 in the 1500 meters, while trials continue in the 220 yard freestyle with rivals Otto Jarett, John Patten, and Howie Johnson. Yale and Dallas A. C. vie for team supremacy as the meet progresses.
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Yale
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Bowling Ladies League Scores and Prize Winners
H Holley posted high game 187 and Mrs high series reached 440. Prizes given by E Emerson went to M Brier and J Joyce. The Vogue won two of three from Bank Bar, Drug defeated Clardy's Dairy, and Southwestern Public Service Co. won two of three from Will Lawrence. The scores follow.
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Harness racing at Detroit track may delay opening
New York April 3 Wide World horse racing brief notes Detroit Fair Grounds may not open on schedule after a commission must decide if a tote device recording accurate odds will be built. Racing association says parts delays due to priorities. Picketing has begun by matuel employees at New York tracks pending a settlement with operators.
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Joe Louis and Bing Crosby Golf Round Moment
A humorous sports vignette recalls Joe Louis playing 17 holes with Bing Crosby. For 16 holes Louis stayed silent. On the 17th he missed a six-foot putt and quipped that he was a sissy while handing the club to his caddy.
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SMU coach calls for service games for RB and freshmen
In 1942 grid plans Matty Bell of Southern Methodist proposes that Southwestern Conference colleges schedule as many service games as possible for the RB and freshman squads. Harry Wolff, who promoted last year’s Derby eve brawl, vows to pay the fighters before the 1942 Derby.
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Southern Methodist
Harry Wolff
Howard 103 90 89-282 ns 471 513 483 1467
The fragment lists numbers and codes likely linked to a sports or scoring line. No coherent event or entities identified to form a full summary.
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Golf author Craig Wood faces tough luck and late comeback
Nearly a year of rough spells ends as Wood secures a few paid fights. He is writing a book titled Golf Begins At 40 and ponders a better run on the back nine. The remark hints at renewed hope in his golf and boxing insights.
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Craig Wood
Buck Newsom Painted As First Boondoggler Senator
In a Salt Lake Telegram item, John Mooney notes chatter suggesting Buck Newsom is portrayed as the first boondoggler sent to Washington as a senator, reflecting speculative discourse about his tenure.
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John Mooney
Salt Lake
Ted Williams vows enlistment after season in Boston
The Boston scribe reports Ted Williams saying he will enlist after the coming season, regardless of what happens. The item also notes discussion of future books and asks voters about bonds tied to Kentucky Derby operators.
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Boston
Williams limps after foot injury at camp
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox was hit on the left foot by Cincinnati pitcher Bucky Walters during yesterday’s game and is limping. Manager Joe Cronin ordered X rays to rule out serious damage, though Williams stated it hurts but is not serious.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
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Cincinnati
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Joe Cronin
Harris Faces Pitching Scrutiny for Opener Against Yankees
Orlando report notes the Washington Nationals will choose a starting pitcher for the April 14 season opener versus the New York Yankees, with criticism and jealousy expected regardless of the choice.
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Orlando
Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Nationals
New York Yankees
Buck Newsom and Dutch Leonard Campaign for Assignment
Buck Newsom, Washington's new acquisition, runs a campaign for the assignment. Dutch Leonard, who has opened the past three years, also campaigns for the same assignment impact.
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Buck Newsom
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Phillies Pitcher Hughes Shines Then Braves Rally To Win
Deland Florida report notes Philadelphia pitcher Tom Hughes held Boston to four hits and no walks for five innings, but the Braves broke through in the last two frames scoring three runs to beat the Phillies 3 to 2.
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Tommy Hughes
Philadelphia Phils
Boston Braves
Braves
Frank Hoerst
Yankees Wakeup Call Slips In Exhibition Loss
Montgomery report notes two New York Yankees players were picked off bases in the opening days of the season as they faced Savannah in a South Atlantic League tuneup.
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Ala
New York Yankees
Savannah
Pirates Club Three Homers Off Rigney Like Yankees
John Rigney of the Chicago White Sox was surprised as the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three homers off him, blasting the ball in a display he compared to the Yankees.
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John Rigney
Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankees
Giants turn to Hubbel to halt Indians surge
Dallas report says the New York Giants rely on Carl Hubbell to quiet the Cleveland Indians who have won four straight over the Giants and six of seven in spring play.
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