Cold Starts and Postponements Open MLB Season
The opening day in Chicago and other cities was tempered by cold weather with several games postponed or moved. Crowds were expected to be smaller than last year, while teams like the Yankees and Giants faced roster concerns and contract notes.
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Bracken Ridge Park Women golf tournament round two
The second round of the war bond tournament of the Bracken Ridge Park Women's Golf Association will be played at 10 30 Wednesday at the park.
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Women’s Golf Association
Edison Runner Recovers To Chase Regional Half Mile Record
Edison high school's Baxter, famed for a 2:03 half mile at the Alain Huights meet, sustained a heel infection after a cut from a start mix up. Coach Jack Smitty said the gash is healing and Baxter aims to compete at the regional half mile at San Marcos Saturday, potentially joining the mile relay.
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Randolph Ramblers Aim For A Strong Spring Football Season
Sports write up notes Randolph Ramblers shaping a potent spring football squad as war time schedules shift practice plans. Mentions possible Army and West Coast opponents, and hopes for strong service team play while highlighting recruiting and touring plans amid broad national football activity.
Baseball Schedule Tuesdays in Ames and beyond
Fragmented schedule items reference games and teams including Ames and New York. Specifics are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece resembles a local notice of upcoming baseball matchups on Tuesdays with multiple cities and teams mentioned in a period-tinged sports brief.
Mondays Exhibitions and Stiff Baseball Notes
The report covers Monday exhibitions with multiple players named. It notes Yankees pitcher Toy Bonin pitching four innings and allowing an unearned run while batters including Bob Chinn and others faced New York and Brooklyn lineups. Batter details and box scores are included, with mentions of Chicago and Pacific Coast standings and a rough game summary.
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Tago Bouton
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Mhaniline Signis
Baber
Paige May Appear Despite Sore Arm
The mighty Satchel Paige and his teammates work to overcome pitching kinks and possibly throw an inning or two. The Kansas City Monarchs face the Cincinnati Clowns in Leckfield on Wednesday night as promoter N. Cobb assesses Paige’s conditioning after recent San Antonio contests.
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Five No Hit Games In First Week Stuns Chicago High School
Chicago April 18 news reports five no hit games within one week in city high school baseball. Two standout pitchers earned decisive wins as Lane Tech and rivals posted one hitter gems. Moray threw a no hitter for Ray Alman as the Wind city circuit notes include this rare spree.
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Timber Young Tang Will Reach Majors This Season
Timber prospect from Tate Cross High hints at rapid rise as manpower shortages strain teams. Fellow players and local scouts note high school standout Maxeball met peediel and trains under aggressive regimen, eyeing top minor league callups this year.
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Texas Gloves Boxing Opens at 7 30 PM at Municipal Auditorium
The Texas Gloves Boxing tournament of the Texas Amateur Athlete Federation begins with seven bouts announced for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Municipal Auditorium. Director Delos Furiett notes the program reduced from three nights to two to boost bout quality and ensure talent. Top amateurs highlighted include Tol Adzu versus Wayne Amstrong in the light heavyweight division. Finances list advance sale with large crowds expected. prices 1.65 for reserved seating, 1.20 downstairs, and 0.75 balcony.
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Golden Gloves
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Finch
Boxing Program Promises Novice Bantam Weight Bouts
A cluttered listing describes boxing events and participants across multiple venues. Names such as Nobby Ruste Davila Brojee and Billy Selwel appear with weights around 8 to 16 ounces, including Central Catholic and San Antonio venues, all framed as a local boxing program schedule.
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Godoy and Lovell Arrested in Peru
Reuters from Lima reports Arturo Gorloy Chilean holder of the South American heavyweight title and Alberto Lovell of Argentina, former time holder, were placed under arrest after a no-derision verse on Saturday night. The Lita press called the bout the biggest swindle in Peruvian sports. Godoy's title was also at stake.
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Region 6 Net Meet All Set
The Region 6 net meet at dolferson High School courts hosts boys and girls events with singles and doubles. Seguin and Franklin High register late as qualifiers for the state meet May 4-5 in Atlin, with seven boys singles contenders and nine boxe doubles teams entering.
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Zurita Considers L A Fight In Talks For Matches
Mexico City April 11 Juan Zurita manager said offers have come for fights in San Antonio April 27 and Houston April 30 with no firm decision yet. American manager George Parnassus said Zurita would like to box in New York Mexico City ties but backers are unsure.
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Randolph and Cadet Center clash in prep league race
Preseason favorites Randolph Ramblers and Cadet Center Warhawks were set to meet in a practice game as the Service league race loomed with Ramblers Warhawks and Kellyfield Flyers favored. Paul Lehner, formerly with BAACGH outfield, transfers to Kody field boosting Kelly Piers, while Brooksfield hosts Texas Aggies with Randolph field games upcoming.
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Promotion for Slugger Haycock Spotted by Navy
Navy announces promotion for Gus Haycock formerly lieutenant junior grade and noted for amateur baseball prowess. Details describe his readiness and a mention of Mrs Haycock, a San Antonio resident, amid the promotion note.
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Brooks Field Baseball: Quartermasters Rout Pill Rollers 19
Prank Misirica pitched a two hit game as the Quartermasters defeated the Pill Rollers 19 to 8 at Brooks Field in a Monday squadron league base ball game.
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Softball League Schedules and Notices Across Regions
A garbled softball league notice outlines schedules for several leagues including Kelly Field and USC Army-Navy. It mentions Tuesday and Thursday games, round robin and playoff formats, church meetings for community groups, and administrative details from association secretary Rivhidond. Names of players, teams, venues, and dates are scattered and partially illegible.
Long Contract For LSU Coach
Baton Rouge Louisiana April 18. C B Hodges president of Louisiana State university said the board of supervisors had presented Coach Bernie Moore with a new five year contract as an expression of confidence in the future. After a five year term ended three years ago the board had operated on a year to year basis regarding the coaching system.
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C. B. Hodges
Louisiana State University
Bernie Moore
LSU
Match Play Opens as North and South Women's Golf Begins
PINEHURST N C April 1 A opening round in the forty second North and South women's golf championship matched Marjorie Row Annis ton Ala against Mrs W G Ross Thornburg Pa and Margaret Gunther Memphis Tenn while Peggie Kirk Cleveland Ohio faced Row and Gunther tied for medal honors Monday with 76s Mrs Boggs and Miss Kirk qualified with 863
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Pagoda Swallowed by Tree in Burma Tradition
In Burma a centuries old pagoda may be buried with reverent care when it crumbles, treated like a saint's remains. Sometimes a strangler fig encases the humbler relic, other times a divine envoy arrives to guard the shrine site. Tomorrow a curious omen foretells cows with gold plated teeth.
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Boxing Night Echoes in Cities Across the Nation
The chaotic fight card lists wins and knockouts across multiple venues including Trenton New York Philadelphia and Detroit with fighters such as Maurice Lachance Walter Lewis Tony Shurra and Bobby Deigeol tallying outcomes. Moments highlight both knockouts and decisions as crowds watched regional bouts and local favorites gain or lose title chances.
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Amazen” Smith
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Eagles Warming in Philadelphia Ahead of Draft Exam
Philadelphia pitcher Harris and several other athletes across the country face military or naval inductions. Harris must report in Philadelphia Thursday for a physical, while former Detroit outfielder Radcliff and Giants manager Me Olt are slated for examinations in Camden and Lakewood, New Jersey. Reynolds seeks transfer of his induction from Cedar Rapids to Chicago for coverage of a 600 mile flight to Camp Dodge, Iowa, and a potential game against the White Sox.
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Gullett Makes Hole-in-One on Willow Course
Charley Gullett fired a sixteen at the Ith. tee and sank it on Willow Springs course Monday to join The Light's Hole-in-One club. J A Jordy M P Wilson J B Blark and Mark Wright praised the shot as astonished members. Black Missions to Seguin San Antonio Rinck Missions won a double header against Houston and head to Seguin to face Luling All-Stars.
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Williams Wins In Ring Thriller To Claim Lightweight Shot
Philadelphia April 18 The Williams pounded for a shot at the Pennsylvania New York New Jersey lightweight title by stopping Mike Delia in the first minute 54 seconds of the third round. Delia failed to start as Williams pressured with lefts and the finishing right cross. Delia, overwhelmed, hit the mat and could not rise as Williams extended a five fight winning streak yesterday night before 9447 fans.
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Pigeon Racing Event At Mishland Park Draws Attention
The Mishland Park pigeon racing event featuring the Pixon Club-AUL drew a crowd as birds raced from a Bulleville starting line. The first bird completed a 2259 mile airline distance in about 12 hours 46 minutes, with times noted for each entrant and several competitors named in the results.
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