Not How But If They Finish in 44 as Bob Considine Says
New York April 37 1944 baseball season opens as draft chaos looms. Major league schedules list Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at St Louis New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago. McNutt warns the season may not survive wartime manpower limits. many players face draft or deferment decisions while public interest shifts away from entertainment.
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Red Flannel League Promises and Exhibitions Highlight Weekend
Fragmented notes reveal a Red Flannel League event with the GT Lempt Lunis Cardinals and a vinyl roster. The report mentions exhibition baseband champions and tied scores, plus Sunday exhibitions and upcoming games with teams including New York and Chicago.
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Max Macon to Rejoin Boston Club in New York Move
Boston reports Max Macon notified president Hob Quinn he was released from his Louisville war plank job and would join the Boston club this week in New York. Tra Nutehinson, veteran right handed pitcher, also said he would join the team in New York.
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Pigeon Racing Winners Highlight Fast Norfolk Flight
Local and wider pigeon racing results from Georgetown Texas to San Antonio show a fast race with birds released at 8:43 AM. Walter W. Curry directed the winning bird from Richterview with a 2 hour 4 minute arrival. Other notable clocks include Giigiery and Br Breckelise in pursuit and a 260 mile airline-distance note for upcoming events.
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Two New Umpires Set for American League Debut
Chicago reports two new umpires joining the American League. Nicholas Jones, promoted from the Southern Association, and Adint Poyer, promoted from the American Association, will make their demit Tuesday.
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Boxing Tournament Opens in Texas District
Gloves boxers weigh in for the district Texas boxing tourney opening Tuesday night at the Municipal Auditorium. Event runs 4 to 6 PM Monday at the Express building with late entries through Thursday night announced by Director Delos Finch Jr. Pairings for the first night set for Tuesday morning. Competitions in open, novice, and Negro divisions with state championships in May for open and novice winners. Start time for Tuesday bouts not specified. program ends around 10:40 PM. Central Catholic High senior band to provide music each night. ushers are Central Catholic ROTC unit members.
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Black Missions sweep Houston Greyhounds in double header
San Antonio Black Missions swept a Sunday double header at Tech Field against the Houston Greyhounds. Willie Hayes won the opener by 3 runs, while Eenny Minor blanked the visitors in the nightcap.
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Black Ramblers Triumph Over Simons 9-2 at Randolph Field
The Black Ramblers defeated Simons 9-2 at Randolph Field on Sunday in a baseball game. Jack Mays hit a single double triple and home run to drive the win while Hays and Dudley handled pitching duties. Also GREER'S STARS BEAT LANNIE GREES ALL-STARS 8-4 at Corpus Christi.
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Pitch Oilers and East Side Triumph in Loop Openers
The Spanish American League opener saw the Pitch Oilers defeat Nemmoyle's Test Fleet 14 to 3, while East Side Athletics beat Miller Park Giants 9 to 2 at Miller Park. Brackenridge High students formed the Quers and topped Test Fleet. East Siders shut out Jefferson High Athletes until the ninth inning. Sheriff Kllday and several officials attended pre game ceremonies.
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Earhart Dies In Houston Bowling Leader Remembered
Charlie Earhart of Houston longtime bowling salesman and organizer died early Monday at 47. He was a former city and state bowling champion and helped organize the Texas Bowling Proprietors Association, serving as its secretary. He was well known in San Antonio and the surrounding area and often visited.
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Leahy Rumored to Coach Iowa Preflight Team
Chicago reports say Notre Dame coach Leahy is a candidate to lead the Navy’s Iowa Preflight School football program next fall. Irish athletic officials discussed a navy commission for Leahy, who visited Chicago. the preflight post has been vacant since Don Faurot left.
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Waterproof Ball Yard Gets a Test
In Wilmington the Hercules Powder Co conducts an experiment to waterproof a section of the city hall park used by the Blue Rocks of the Class B Interstate Baseball League. If successful, rain could no longer spoil games as the soil is treated with stabinol resin powder to prevent water damage.
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Ann Curtis Tops at AAU Aquatics Championships
Oakland hosts national women’s senior AAU swimming meet where 18 year old Ann Curtis of Stuyran earns high point honors with 14 points, set American records in the 440 yard freestyle and 200 meter freestyle, and helps Multnomah club lead team scores. Brenda Helser previously set records but trails Curtis after 150 yards.
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Tenpin Star Jeanette Callsen Wins City Women’s Tourney
Jeanette Callsen leads San Antonio bowling as she scores 524 in team, 544 in doubles, and 541 in singles to win Class A all-events in the annual city women's association championship at Turner Club. Strong showings include Marlys Funk second with 1712, Alice Tits third, and Perun Hirt claiming Class B honors.
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Junior High Softball Teams Set for City Tournament
Fest week marks the start of Class A and C city junior high softball action with division meets beginning Wednesday. On the north side Mann Hawthorne clash Irving and Morrison in round one while Twain and Trving face off. South side Harri Lanier Poe and Pree Eu bank play, with Poe winning the south side Class B title last week and Hawthorne victorious on both north and south. Finals set for Thursday.
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Golf tournament at Fort Sam Houston yields multiple prizes
Caprice won the Fort Sam Houston reception center golf tournament with a 138 hole total and a 64 stroke handicap, earning a 75 war bond. Terra took second with 171 20 141 across two rounds, winning $3 in stamps. Noxnura grabbed a 15 bond for third, Curtis Smith placed fourth with 146 net and $10 in stamps, while Snider earned 5 in stamps for 147. Other prizes included 5 in stamps for bind hole and a consolation 5 for Ramey. Terrell won Sunday’s sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park among 28 golfers with net 7 867. Next matches at Willow Springs.
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All Brother Polo Team Beats Texans in Mexico City
Four polo-playing brothers from Gracias defeated Cecil Smith's Texas team 7 to 3 in an exhibition match before about 2000 spectators. The event featured President Avila Camacho's ponies and prominent racing notes from nearby tracks. Also covered were Mexican race results and junior baseball league notices inviting area teams to join.
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Service Loop Teams Beaten By Outsiders
Service league clubs faced defeats as Cadet Center Warhawks lost 10-5 to Kellyfield War Workers and Kellyfield Filet fell 8-3 to Core Fun Christ Naval Air Station. Other games idle. next week Randolph field and Cadet Center clash as Warhawks stranded 13 on base and Bleve Colosky allowed six runs in five innings. Four homers boosted SAACO and Naranjo Cortinas for the winners. Corpus Christi beat Kelly to avenge prior loss with Homer Gibson effective on mound. McGothin fanned nine. In Waco, April 17, Ware Army Air Field beat 7 Up Hottlers 2-1 in 11 innings as Slonv plated the winner with two hits.
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Softball doubleheader at San Pedro park on Monday night
San Antonio Softball Association schedules two games at San Pedro Park. Richers Bakery faces the 10th Bakers of Fort Sami Houston in Major B division while Major A teams 620h Signal Co and Swift and Co clash in the Tightran event.
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Presidents and Baseball Aboard the Washington Stage
April 12 report recalls how Coolidge, Ruth, and other U S leaders interacted with baseball. It recounts Wallace ready to take over, Taft’s 1911 ball acceptance, Wilson and Hoover pitches, Roosevelt’s erratic throws, and Silent Cal at a pennant clash with Babe Ruth at Washington's ballpark.
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