Bomber for MacArthur card aims to fund General’s project
Promoters announce a big Cleveland boxing event framed as a fundraiser for the Bomber for MacArthur Fund. The Pastor and Bivins bout sits on a larger card with plans for a June stadium show if winners advance. Ed Hang promotes the event for the Cleveland News with proceeds supporting bomber aid.
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Bivins B. Pastor
New York
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Tangte Jn
Cleveland Arena
Euvelid Avenue
Robin Robert
Pastor-Hivins
Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland News
Ed Hang
MacArthur
Nuke
Bomber
Douglas A. MacArthur
Pastor
Bang
Joe Soul-Pastor
Bivine
Fang
Devil Diver Ready To Challenge Kentucky Derby
The article profiles Devil Diver, a half brother to Twenty Grand, aimed at the $77,000 Kentucky Derby. Trainer Bert Dives builds the horse’s speed and courage, with Eddie Arcaro likely to ride. Devil Diver’s strong form includes a first start win over champion Whirlaway in the Phoenix Handicap at Keeneland, signaling a serious Derby threat for Mar 2.
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Charles Morey
United Press
EW York
WPI
Anid
Cone
Farne Whitney
Greentree Stable
Arain Box
Devil Diver
St. Germans
Keeneland
Mighty Whirlaway
Eddie Arcaro
Bert Dives
Devil Miter
Saratoga
Paalles
Dix
Showrd
Jane Urat
Ben Diser
Barta Dion Sweex
Pad
Chandi Deans
Cleveland to Host Night All-Star Game on July 7
Cleveland plans a night all-star baseball game at Municipal Stadium to aid the armed forces. Proceeds support wartime efforts and stamps. Details to be worked out at a conference in New York with league and committee officials.
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Cleveland
National Leazers
Pe Beit’s
Mrooklyn
Tassion
Lrd Rasthail Commissiener KR. M. Lands
Ross Crowned Hamilton Table Tennis Champion
Ross wins the Hamilton table tennis title amid a tense finals day. Reported outcomes indicate strong showings from local competitors with several notable matches. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
Oils and Recreation Tie for Second Half Crown
Wykrent Recreation and Shell Oil battled to a tie for the second half league title at Wykrent's last night as Shell Oil took two from Coca Colas and Wykrent beat White Crown Beer. Beers won the second half crown, Schlitz Beer and Moulten Cat led team scores, with several players posting strong series including Clarence Sharrer 613 and Slosies Wykrent 643.
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Wykrent’s
Shelll
Wykrent Recreation
Wete Hint
Shell Oil
Coca-Colas
Wykrent
White Crown Beer
Clarence Sharrer
Shell
Slosies
Wykrent Hee
Ray Wye “Rent
Diederich Florist
Johnny Pais
Haury Brothers
Bell Clothiers
St. Jen's Lutheran
St. John's
al Buchholz
Wykrent Wein- Jen
Schlitz Beer Wing
Finegan's Bakery
Moulten
Opening Baseball Season Sets Morale In New York
Major league play begins as New York teams spark morale despite rough fielding. Bobo Newsom clashed with manager Bucky Harris over an opener loss to the Yankees. Cubs, Pirates, and Dodgers also stumble with errors, while fans react to early games and oddities.
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Bobo Newsom
Bucky Hai
Hudson
New York Yankees
Avon and New London Track Teams Meet in Prep Meet
Avon and New London hold a dual practice meet Friday afternoon at Avon as prep for the Lacrain County meet. The rivalry showcases each school's early season form ahead of the county track and field championship at Cherlin on May 8.
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Avon
New London
New
Indians Beat Tigers 5 2 as 1942 Season Opens in Detroit
The 1942 baseball season opened with 192,073 spectators across games yesterday. Cleveland defeated Detroit 5 to 2 in Detroit, Ken Keltner driving in a run with a first inning homer. At Washington, Vice President Wallace watched as the Yankees routed the Senators and took part in the opening ceremonies with Clark Griffith and Joe McCarthy.
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Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Indians
Ken Keltner
Ater
Tiger
Hirdie Tebbetts
Quinn Jongen
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Wallace
Clark Griffith
Washington
Buchy
Senators
Joe McCarthy
Fleming Is Star As Indians Bag Opener
Les Fleming starred for Cleveland as the Indians opened the season against Detroit. Young players hustled in the opener with base hits and speeding plays, while Ray Poat started the second game on the mound. The crowd of 1267 saw Fleming drive in Matt Trosky with a key RBI as Cleveland won.
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Fleming
Indians
Etrgit
Cleveland
Henatronu
Derek Tissiers
Will
Houdreau
Ray Poat
Tigers
JJ Bagby
Les Fleming
Cleehams’ Steerslap
Matt Trosky
Home Pin Loop Sked Bowling Standings
Meeting of women bowlers to be held at 7 59 pm Thursday at the Elyria Ravine Center with a good attendance reported today and standings noted for the group.
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Elyria Ravine Center
Hull Sets Pace In Qualifier II For Crimson Squad
Hull, No. 1 on Elyria Wedgels, led an 18 hole qualifier at Cherry Ridge for Bi 3 aspirants of the Crimson squad. Three tied for second: Steve Trabaul, Grorse Protinski, and Jack Stanford. Chet Magda was fifth with 99. Fight boss to be released for squad places.
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Hull
Elyria Wedgels
Crimson
Cherry Ridge
Spring Valley
Elyra Country Club
Ted
Mull
Steve Trabaul
Grorse Protinski
Jack Stanford
Chet Magda
Williams Is Outstanding Performer As '42 Major Baseball Season Starts
Williams drives in five runs to top the day as the 1942 baseball season opens. Dodgers beat Senators 7-4 at Polo Grounds while Yankees blanked the Senators 7-0 in Washington. Ted Williams becomes the 20th major leaguer to reach 400 total bases in a season debut. Todd leads Red Sox with homer and five singles in a 6-8 win over Athletics. Hints homers in first plate appearance after army deferment.
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Williams
George Kirkley
York
Yankees
Dodgers
Dickie
Polo Grounds
Senators
Wallace
Washington
Yanks
Lantrets
Ted Williams
Tall Todd
Amit
Red Sox
Wil Hintes
Wagner Retained as Elyria Recreation Board Director
Carl W Wagner has been retained as program director of the Elyria Recreation Board. The announcement was made at a Board meeting held at City Hall. The Board approved Adolph Wachsberger and Matty Forbes for the Baseball Commission, both members of the Elyria Amateur Baseball Association. No action on filling resignations at the Baseball Commission. Night softball at Jefferson Field was rejected due to neighborhood objections. Recreation Board headquarters moved to City Hall Civil Service Office with open hours Tuesday Wednesday Friday 7 to 9:30. A meeting of all baseball team managers is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 to discuss local league organization.
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Carl Ww
Wagner
Elyria Recreation Boats
City Hall
Adolph Wachsberger
Matty Forbes
Baseball Commission
Wachsberger
Forbes
Elyria Amateur Baseball Association
Thurmen H. McKenney
Wiliam Block
Jefferson
Annaut Conent
Hecreation Board
Civil Service Office
Baseball Ass'n To Meet On Thursday
The Fistin Amateur Baseball Association will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock in the committee room of Lorain County Bank. Key items include plans for Class D and F baseball teams, umpire organization, program financing, a survey of city grade schools, and a membership drive. A road attendance of members is listed for tomorrow's session.
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Fistin Amateur Baseball Association
Lorain County Bank
Baseball Roundup: Dodgers Drub Giants in Openers
Williams' hitting feats highlight a day of big league action. Ruffing added two hits and nine RBIs as the Yankees fell to the Senators in a rough debut. The Dodgers crushed the Giants 7-4, with errors marling Giants play but late clutch hits by Reese and Mize keeping it close. Cubs edged the Cardinals 5-4 as Schmitz relieved, while Pirates and Braves won tight games behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Browns shut out the White Sox 4-0 on a Red routine effort. Cleveland defeated Detroit 4-2 with Fleming homering and driving in three. War bond support noted as Giants and Dodgers stars participate in financing efforts.
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Williams
Habbander
Big Ned
Senators
Dodgers
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Don Camilli
Billy Herman
Arky Vaughan
Johnny Mize
Curt Davis
Dohuuty Allen
Cubs
Jimmy Brown
Johnny Schmitz
Jimmy Wilson
Cub
al Bartick
Ereers
Pirates
Joast
Bert Hass Enab
Bucky Walters
Reds
Max Butchers Aix
al Lopez
Pittsburgh
Johnny Cooney
Anny Fernadez
Boston Braves
Phils
Red
Browns
White Sox
Ou Boudreau
Cleveland
Detroit
Ronkie Les Fleming
Hal Treskys
Indians
Tribe
Automatic Women’s Sked Reveals Four Matches Tonight
A Western Automatic Women’s Howling League schedule lists four matches at She K tonight. Early card features Robing crown Pheasants against Owls and Blur Birds versus Cardinals. Late slate includes Blackbirds versus Peatrchy with two top contests at 2 PM and 9 PM.
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Trevisal
Womn
Cardinals
Blackbirds
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