Exhibition baseball shows American League lead in spring games
The American League holds a five game edge over the National League in spring exhibition play as 1942 pennant races approach. Pirates, Cardinals and Dodgers lead the NL standings, Browns, Senators and Yankees top the AL. detailed interleague records and upcoming openers noted.
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Hagerman News and Local Notices From Hagerman
Community pages report the loss of Wayne Wilson on the U S S Houston and gratitude for Hagerman students who later served in the Philippines. The W S C S meets with Mrs West in Hagerman with notes on district conference in Roswell and plans for April. Also noted are visits, housewarmings, family moves, new births at Fort Monmouth and a section titled Books for Our Defenders.
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Masters Tourney watchful as two newcomers loom
Augusta insiders note two young players Chandler Harp er and Chick Harbert head to the Masters April 9 12 after strong winter PGA circuit results. Both are top seven money winners and expected to challenge record nine year sweep by past champions. Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Craig Wood cited as favorites with slim odds.
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Logically staged title fight debated for Louis Conn
A World Wide News item considers a future heavyweight title bout at Soldier Field Chicago between Private Joe Louis and Private Billy Conn, noting likelihood but mentioning Mike Jacobs as a counterpoint. Western Kentucky will screen all three NIT games tonight in Bowling Green for navy relief, while Baltimore Boy Scout troops can win free admission to Orioles games by collecting two tons of waste paper in April.
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Matinee predicting baseball boom from war and finances
Monday Matinee reports Fred Clarke once managed the Pirates predicting more baseball material this year than any decade. It notes A. A. Stages believes the war will spur another sports boom once over, if citizens have funds for equipment and admissions.
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Vacancy filled? Big Ten hopes fade at Pitt
Dennis Brown notes University of Pittsburgh admissions to the Big Ten appear blocked as Coach Bernie Bierman’s Iowa City squad dominates the vacancy. The Mount Clemens Daily Monitor suggests the Pirates may be sharpened on the field more than Chicago or the old Panthers.
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Training camp briefs roll in as Pirates lose staff
BIG SPRING Tex Uncle Sam aids Frankie Frisch manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates by inducting pitcher Bill Clemensen into the army Other Pirates in service include Cadis Swigart pitcher J Addis Copple catcher Vince Smith and shortstop Billy Cox resulting in changes to the pitching staff and roster plans
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Dodgers Lose Camilli and Herman for Checkups
Charlotte report says the Brooklyn Dodgers were missing first baseman Dolph Camilli and second baseman Billy Herman after they left for checkups at Johns Hopkins Hospital. They are expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday as the Yankees loom in the fall world series context.
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Senators End Spring in Florida With Phils Exhibition
Washington's Senators left Orlando after spring camp and stopped in Jacksonville for another game with the Philadelphia Phillies, a 7 to 1 loss the previous day. Bruce Campbell, newly named cleanup hitter, drove in four runs.
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Yankees And Dodgers Clash As McCarthy Misses Funeral
Charlotte report notes New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers meet without manager Joe McCarthy who attends his brother's funeral in Philadelphia. He will rejoin the club on Wednesday in Baltimore.
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Caliguiri Struggles Yet Mack Keeps Hope Alive
El Paso report notes rookie Fred Caliguiri, 23, at 190 pounds, has disappointed Connie Mack in spring training after arriving from Wilmington to win two American League games last fall. Mack says he has not given up on the Philadelphians’ rookie.
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Pittsburgh N tops Philadelphia A 15 to 10
Pittsburgh gains a 15 to 10 victory over Philadelphia as Little Rock South Aces defeat Cleveland A 4 to 3 in a tied scoring day.
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Week-End Sports News In Brief
Ben Hogan won the Land of the Sky open in a 276 total to beat Law son Little by two years running. Frederick A. Hall of Toronto was elected president of a newly organized Ski Union of the Americas. Yale won the national AAU indoor swimming title with 59 points, Mercersburg Academy second with seven. Adolph Kiefer broke his own 150 yard backstroke record in 1 30.5. Lovely Night captured the Imperial Cup at two miles over hurdles in Aiken. The Chief won the $5,000 Ponce De Leon handicap at Tropical Park with Lianero second and Signator third in the mile and 16 test in 1 43 8. Cape Cod took the Bowie handicap in 1 45 4/5. Villanova won the national junior AAU indoor track title with 36 points. Indianapolis defeated Hershey 8 to 3 in the fifth game of the American Hockey League playoff.
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Wings top Leafs in opener of world hockey final
Detroit Red Wings defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 3 to 2 in the opening game of the best of seven final series for the world professional hockey championship and the Stanley Cup.
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Puebla Club Sells Gomez and Galina to Washington
Puebla announces the sale of Chile Gomez, second baseman, and Carlos Galina, first baseman, to the Washington Senators. Gomez departs for a trial with Washington, while Galina joins the Springfield farm club in Massachusetts.
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Shaughnessy Plans Third Coaching Job In Two Years
Palo Alto reports that Clark Shaughnessy will continue using his famed T formation as long as players fit the style. He is set to become University of Maryland coach at week’s end with a two day Chicago stop to visit friends. Vote For The Bonds.
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Five Navy brothers inspire Alabama mother’s ship sponsorship
Mrs. A. W. Davenport of Blocton Alabama, mother of five Navy men, received a praise letter from Secretary Knox and will sponsor a Navy craft to be launched in San Francisco on August 19. The Davenport brothers Dewey Frank Herbert Aaron and Elbert Grady span ranks from Chief Machinist Mate to submarine instructor and seaman.
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