Yankees Set To Repeat As AL Pennant Winners In 1942
A 1912 era preview notes the New York Yankees are favored to win the American League title again, with a wide margin over the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox trailing. It discusses rookies and aging stars, the Indians losing Bob Feller, and Detroit's upheaval as teams reorganize amid player sales and salary cuts.
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Hussian Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Yanks
Hoston Red Sox
White Sox
Bob Feller
Detenit
Bate
Gerry Priddy
Yankee
Teo Rolfe
Priddy
Frest
Med Austing
Letty Gomez
Lkely
Donald
Bonhart
Rose
Chandler
Ireuer
Runkies
John Tincdell
Lank Barony- Henrich
Joe DiMagzin
Joe
Tamms Henrich
Red Sox
Ted Lee
Frankie Pytlak
Armed Service
Tooko
John Pesky
Hobbs Doerr
Jimmy Foxx
Ted Williams
Jim Tabor
Doerr
Lou Finney
Boston
Newsome
Watener
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Lee
Ticner
Lyons
Smith
Humphries
Wally Moses
Don Kelloway
St. Louis Browns
Ballater
Luke Sesell
Wonder Boy
Vernon
Stephens
Umpetese
Washington
Cleveland
Thetroit Firtte
Lebie
Sid Hudson
Buck Reasm
Dutch Leonard
Senators
Gome
Fob Felter
Hal Trzky
Irolians
Lou Boudreau
Tisers
Billy Hitchcock
Rudy York
Athletics
National League standings and picks snapshot
Fragmented standings show teams like Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with varied placements. American League mentions Cleveland New York Boston Detroit Chicago and Washington amid scattered order.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
UM Pittsburch
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
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Wasaa
Philadelphia
SeBeston
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Clevelard Chi
National League pennant race and American League outlook
The piece surveys 1941 National League standings with the Dodgers favored, Cardinals as challengers, and Reds, Pirates, Giants, Cubs, Braves, and Phillies in play. It also assesses the American League, predicting Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox, and Browns above the Indians, who are described as unlikely to reach top division without Bob Feller.
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St. Loui Cardinals
Cincinnati
Red
Dodsters
Clevelands
Indians
Bob Feller
Yankees
Red Sox
White Sox
Tigers
Feller
Tribe
Yanks
Ted Sox
St. Louis Browns
Elyria High Faces Transportation Problems Under New Rules
TELETIC DIRECTOR ROY B. Clymer of Elyria High reports Greyhound and Lake lines abolished school transport for athletes under OFA rules. Spring impacts are minimal but next fall and winter threaten football and basketball travel with trips to Mansfield Cleveland Heights Lakewood and Lorain. Unclear how teams will reach away games as equipment transport compounds the issue. New ABC bowling rule requires immediate rolloffs for ties at end of series and bans pools in leagues, with sanctions for pools and alley certification changes. All-American bowling teams from Detriot Chicago and St Louis announced with players from multiple schools.
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Cincinnati
Genfalon
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Mound City
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Teletic
Roy B. Clymer
Elyzia High School
Greyhound
Lake
Shere
Office of
Price Adopting
OFA
Elyria High
Elyria
Pioneers
Mansfield
Cleveland Heights
Lakewood
Lorain
PRCA
Oberlin
Sandusky
Middletown
Shaker Heights
Shaw
Ely Stadium
CFA
Sintral
Oberlin Coach Martineau Delayed Induction for Active Service
Oberlin College athletic chief Martineau postpones induction into the Navy to finish the current sports season. Keefe, Brooklyn College graduate and Oberlin staffer, will coach the Varsity Tennis team this spring, while awaiting active duty. He previously captained and coached in football and swimming, with prior service records and honors.
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Oberlin
Martineau
Robert Keetie
Orekn College
Navy
Keefe
Notre Dame University
Intuelium Center
Hhis
Brooklyn College
Ohio
ANH
Sieh
Martireag
University of Michigan
Bechticld
Markze
Ledal
Chieford Keen
Fallantry
Alien
University of Minnesota
Two All Events Changes Made In ABC Joust
Columbus April meet at the 42nd American Bowling Congress saw Frank Carr of Fort Wayne post a 1937 total to climb to ninth in the All-Events. Chester Miller of Sparta led the Five-Man event with 116, Carr totaled 647 in Five-Man, 613 in Singles. Miller tallied 647 in All-Events and 613 in Singles as leaders shake up the field. Regulars plan to challenge the leaders over the weekend.
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Westitie Trepow
Stove
Frank Carr
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chester Miler
Spesinae
Carr
Miller
Saon
Freeman
Id.s
A Miller
Mott
Tee Waters
Bowling League Results From Elyria Center Meet
The Elyria Bowling Center hosted a postponed Isop match as part of the second half schedule. Bendix, Dual League, and other teams battled for standings while high scorers included Bob Hurke of Engineering and Edith Hedin of Elyria Herbig Center with strong individual games.
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Mater
Iran
C. Jame
Elyria
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Pital
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Nice
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Een Terce Ina
Hich
Bob Hureke
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Car
Iran Trth Meats
Ginapetic
Elyvay
Weer
Edith Hedin
Elyria Herbig
Bith Amerz
Jody Veewith
Helen Bemrerot
Nelson's 135 Sets Pace In Masters Tournament
Nelson shoots a 135 to take early lead in the Masters as top pros chase the title. The field, including Sam Byrd and Vic Card, trails by several strokes with notable players like Ben Hogan and Horton Smith near the top. Weathered names from golf history appear among leaders and challengers in the opening rounds.
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United Press
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Lyron Nelson
Sam Byril
Ainney
Oakland
Calif
Wintertou
Sede Terday
Ralf
Hey
Runyan
Smith
Berd
Paul Flunyan
Horton Smith
Yes
Yester
Jim Demaret
Ben Hegan
Jimmy Ben
Readsters
EJ. Harrison
Wille Goggin
Denny Shute
Lawson Little
Jim Foulis
Warold McSpaden
Chick Marbert
Sam Snead
Jim Ferrier
Bobby Jones
Henry Picard
Craig Wood
Sports Talk and College Football Cuts Across Early Season Notes
A jumble of 1930s sports notes covers baseball stars on pace for milestones Carl Hubbell Fred Fitzsimmons and others eyeing 200 win totals while Dodgers pitchers Derrinzer and Warneke chase 18 to 23 more wins. College football faces retrenchment at Stanford as budgets shrink and staff cutbacks loom. Also boxing talk surrounding Apostol and Wing, with boxing delays tied to contract holdouts. Indiana basketball looks for a new site after a conference tournament budget shakeup and venue changes.
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Jack Guenther
United Prees
New York
GUDLF
WPB
Elias
Soney
Sporting ‘Goods Company
Derrinzes
Lon
College
Therr University
Schomds
West
Anderson
Stanford
Athletic Control
Unex
Che Chat Waten
Walting Farm
Kentucky
Fordaun
Gamine
Devil
Giants Settle Deal After Repair Confirmation
New York Giants official Len Bondy announced the contract with the Cardinals is complete after a satisfactory repair, stating the deal is in order. The confirmation came Wednesday, easing uncertainty about the arrangement and its terms.
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York
Johnes
Cardinals
Len Jo Bondy
New York Giants
Saus Waday
Plan forms for new semi pro baseball league in Tiffin
Baseball leaders from eight cities meet in Tiffin to discuss organizing a semi pro league to replace the Class circuit. Invited cities include Tiffin Fremont Fostoria Findlay and others from the defunct Ohio State League. The meeting aims to set up a regional league with teams from Ohio.
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Tiffin
Apri
Tenverria
Tillin
Fremont
Fostoria
Findley
Teest Blackout Planned For Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland O April 1 A blackout plan for Cleveland Stadium was tentatively set to prevent May football games. Two master electricity switchers will plunge the arena into darkness while a public address system will be powered. Stadium Commissioner Herbert Suchman announced the measure.
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Cleveland Stadium
Clevelant
Cleveland
Hidians
St. Loutis
Tnt Sbirkness
Ant Bystrne
Fang
Uerbert Suchman
Indians Pilot Worried Over Pitchers Ahead of Series
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau warned of the pitchers’ fatigue as the Indians prepared for the Speirs series against the Maidlans and Giants at League Park. Rugby, likely to start the opener against Detroit, is the lone reliable arm, with veterans Smith Kennedy and Harder in the bullpen mix.
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Cleveland
Qol
Lou Badreau
Maidlans
Giants
Speirs
League Park
Dim Uagby
Detroit
Ring
al Smith
Vern Kennedy
Clint Brown
Mel Harder
Smith
Kennedy
Boudreau
Bull McGee
Hal Schumacher
Dave Rosso
Redleg Fans Hope Team's Good Plate Form Continues
Cincinnati Reds fans in Anton Ohio anticipate a 1912 exhibition against the Detroit Tigers at Ashland Kentucky. Elmer Riddle and Ray Starr will share mound duties with rookie Val White for Detroit. The Reds seek to sustain batting power shown earlier this week while hurling remains a concern. Weather may clear for the game at Densley Field and exhibitions wrap up tomorrow with twilight and weekend dates planned.
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Apel
Cincinnati Reds
Ohio
Destroit Tigers
Elmer Riddle
Ray Starr
Reds
Val White
Tigers
Ashland
Uxn
Rhine- Jant-on-the-Ohio
Cincinnati
Densley Field
Marion
Sandusky
Hueyrua
Jon
Kirksey Predicts Yankees to Win Again in Pennant Chase
United Press reports that Kirksey again picks the Yankees to win the pennant and World Series, though cautious that the champs will face a tough fight. Yankees favored at about 2 to 1, with confidence they will prove their class as a strong favorite.
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Yanks
Malitur
George Kirksey
United Press
York
CUPI
Yaskers
Agate
Hao
Yankees
New York Yankees Finish Forecast By Baseball Writer
United Press baseball writer George Kirksey forecast the 1948 American League finish contrasting with current standings. He projects New York atop the table with Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit slated for high positions, while Washington and Philadelphia linger in the lower half.
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Brew York
HateGeorge Kirksey
United Py
New York
Heston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
St Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Vague View of 1940 Baseball Pennant Battle
The article weighs expert opinion on the race with the Yankees as favorites but notes weak links in batting and defense. It discusses potential shifts in pitching, mentions Red Sox White Sox Browns and Senators as challengers, and highlights key players and rookies shaping each team’s outlook.
County Fish and Game Meet in Amherst Sunday
Lorain County Fish and Game Association plans a restoration meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall Amherst at 2 PM. President Harry R. Kruzman notes revived club plans and legal documents for rebuilding after a two year fire loss. Members urged to bring pheasant tales and recent shooting details.
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Amherst
Lorain
Charles Smith
Army Denies Marriage Of Soldier In Belfast Church
Private Herbert W. Cooke of Cleveland had his planned marriage to Thelma Smith postponed for one year after failing to obtain consent from U S army officials. A large Belfast crowd gathered at the church to witness the ceremony, which was halted as authorities refused the union. The couple and their families expressed disappointment at the setback and hoped the army would grant permission in the future.
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Helfast
Herbert
W. Cooke
Cleveland
Trish Colleen
United States Army
Perpmnement
Belfast
Cooke
Thelma Smith
Community Notes From Markley Area Gatherings
West River Road residents and families around Pt. Jackson, Rockwood, and Lorain share visits and greetings. Mrs. Maynard Huene receives gifts at a Parent Teacher Association event with a Crazy Bingo prize session. The April PTA meeting at Markley School will feature a business session and program.
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West River Road
Charles McCarty
Thomas
Pt. Jackson
South Carolina
Airs
Gordon Bartter
Ahikires
Wommstown
Colhe
Rw, Cobb
Frankie Bere
Afra
Rockwood
Kathryn Mc‘Millan
Howard Y ‘McMillan
Lorain
Jh, Kangas
Andrea Chamy
Chardon
Aliee Cunnitham
Lakerwood
Stra
Gsal Mex
Alva
Kipton
Chis Ackerman
Shellid
Worcester
Whritson
Wade Watersice
St. Benning
Georgia
Buffalo
Teach It Association
Markley
Markley School
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