Browns Eye First Pennant With Six-Game Winning Start
The St. Louis Browns opened with six straight victories, sweeping the Chicago White Sox in a Sunday doubleheader 5 2 and 4 3. Jack Kramer homered twice for two runs in the opener as George Caster starred in relief in the nightcap. The Browns’ pitchers have allowed only 11 runs in 54 innings. Meanwhile, news from other leagues includes Spud Chandler’s pre induction plans, and the Cardinals extending their win streak with two against the Cubs. Detroit ended a four game slide by beating Cleveland twice, with Dizzy Trout and Hal Newhouser pitching. Rain and cold postponed other games.
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National League Yesterday's Results Snapshot
Yesterday in the National League St Louis beat Chicago 11 to 5 while Boston shutout Philadelphia 6 to 0. New York and Brooklyn posted varied scores with several games postponed. Tomorrow's schedule features Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Cincinnati.
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American League Scores and Tomorrow’s Matchups
In the American League final scores St Louis 5 Chicago 4 and Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 with other games postponed. Tomorrow Detroit faces Chicago while Philadelphia plays New York and Boston meets Washington in the only scheduled games.
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Stir Up Leads Derby Contenders After Wood Memorial
Stir Up vaulted to Kentucky Derby favoritism after a quick Wood Memorial showing at Jamaica. Autocrat Bull Dandy and Pukka Gin loom as Louisville-bound rivals as trainers weigh Chesapeake Stakes outcomes. Separately, Spud Chandler of the Yankees received notice to report for Army induction April 28 at Moultrie Georgia.
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Russia's diverse population and nationalities explained
Russia counts about 193 million people drawn from nearly 200 distinct nationalities and language groups. The mix includes various ethnic communities and linguistic backgrounds shaping the nation's demographic landscape.
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Chesapeake Stakes Headlines Pimlico Racing Week
The Chesapeake Stakes a $25,000-added test for Kentucky Derby hopefuls tops Pimlico racing this week with three other stakes including the $5,000-added Aberdeen Stakes and $7,500-added Gittings Handicap. The Spring Maiden Steeplechase marks the first endowed jumper race here.
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Sportsmen's Show Reveals War Trend
In Chicago the International Sportsmen's Show displays military uses of gear. An outboard motor drives a saw cutting a 15 foot log in six seconds, used by Seabees in the South Pacific and Alaska. Exhibits include speed boats, runabouts, a rubber life raft, and women’s Marine uniforms.
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Tall rookie pitcher reports to Hagerstown Owls
Mount Clemens Michigan native Ralph Siewert, 20, one of the tallest rookies in the 1944 crop at 6 foot 11, has reported to the Hagerstown Owls. He is pictured at the Detroit Tigers baseball school during the Evansville Indiana spring training camp, with noted difficulty expected in fielding due to his height.
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Owls Plan Busy Week After Washed Out Sunday
The Owls prepare for a full week of events amid weather delays. Manager Brett aims to use Glenn Thomas on the mound if clearing skies allow, with an open City Hall meeting planned to discuss baseball. Oren Sterling, the mayor, and veterans from the South Pacific will attend, plus visits from Curtis Bay Coast Guard and Bainbridge Naval Training Station.
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Virginia And N. C. S. To Renew Grid Rivalry
Virginia and North Carolina State will renew a gridiron rivalry after more than 35 years with a September 30 game at Foreman Field in Norfolk. Virginia athletic director Norton Pritchett announced the matchup, noting Foreman Field has long hosted Cavaliers games.
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Yesterday's Stars flash in doubleheader play
Ray Sanders Munger and Kurowski led St Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader comeback. Sanders drove in three runs with three doubles in game one, Munger relieved in game two to hold Chicago to one hit, and Kurowski homered with two on to win the final. Tobin and Gerheauser each threw shutouts. Trout and Miller powered Detroit to a twin bill sweep with Miller's three run homer. Kramer Caster aided St Louis in a win over Chicago. Snakes smell with their tongues.
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Pro Gridders Set 10 Game NFL Schedule for 1944
NFL announces a 10 game schedule opening Sept 17 and ending Dec 10 after full day meeting. Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers merge as a western division team called the Cards-Pitts. Bears, Packers, Browns and Lions on varied interdivision and intra-division games with one midweek night game Philadelphia vs Boston Yankees Sept 26. Championship playoff Dec 17 at eastern winner’s field. Also notes Norway Grundley and Morgan City street paving with oyster shells mix.
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