Major League Night Games Draw Big Crowds Across Leagues
Night contests in the major leagues attract about 13,931 per day in midweek play with a strong after dark turnout. New York tops attendance, followed by Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, while Connie Mack’s Athletics draw strong Philadelphia crowds and Washington and New York vie for national league night game excitement. Giants Dodgers Yankees exceed 3,000,000 overall, with Detroit and Philadelphia reaching the 300,000 level in season crowds.
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Waxhingtos
Tas
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Rumner
Washington
Warridge Loop
New York Yankees
Detroit
Giants
Dodgers
Yanks
Rome
Chicago
White Sox
Cubs
Utes Option Pitcher to Wilmington
Utica Blue Sox business manager Fred Seymour announced Al Collins a veteran pitcher optioned to the Wilmington Blue Rocks. George Copeland recently optioned here by the Phillies joins Fred Neisser who returned from Wilmington, and Fred Starke the top scholastic pitcher joins the Blue Sox in Binghamton tonight.
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Utica
Fred Seymour
Utica Blue Sox
al Collins
Wilmington Blue Rocks
George Copeland
Phillies
Fred Neisser
Watcher
Wilmington
Fred Starke
New Jerse
Blue Sox
Binghamton
Bie
Chuck Ward
Hillside
N. Y
The
Fawkess and
Giants
Three Cohoes Golfers in State Amateur Championship
Three Cohoes golfers Charley Martian Bil Ramsey and Ed fater join teammates Joey Ruszag and Dan Geormiey to compete in the New York State amateur golf championship at Lake Placid. The event begins with threeState meets over three days as seniors and women follow.
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von Schaick Island Golf Club
New York
Mass Fear
Lake Placid
Birmingham Barons Sign Talley for Doubleheader
Birmingham signed Joe W. Talley a 6 6 lefthander from Syracuse to an option. Talley will pitch in today’s doubleheader with Knoxville after a return to organized baseball in 1943 and 1941 with Wilson. He is 30 and has been working out with the Barons in Florence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe W. Talley
Syracuse
International Ue
Wes
Paul
Florence
Birmingham Barons
Talley
Knoxville
Wilson, S.C
Barons
Cards Dominate National All Star Nine Selections
Six St Louis Cardinals named to the National League All-Star squad as selections include two pitchers two infielders an outfielder and a catcher from the 1943 world champions. The roster features stars from Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and Philadelphia with Musial Ott Medwick and others among the notable names.
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New York
Louie Cardinals
Sin Masegers
Ford Frick
Red Birds
Gary
Forbes Field
Pittshurz
Billy the Kid
Séena
Philadelphia
Ascher
Cincinnati
Pillsburg
Chicago
Boston
Brooklve
Philadelpin Gas
Jim
Tobin
Braves
Sar Cooper
Rds
Bill He
Phil Weintraus
Giants
Ray Sanders
Tommy Holmes
Frenchy Bordagaray
Dodgers
Southworth
Bucky Walters
Cingin
Pittspurg
Rip Sewell
George i Musger
Max Lanier
Stan Musial
St Louis
Bill Nicholson
Mel Ott
Joe Medwick
Augie Galen
Brooklyn
Vince Demaggio
Pittsburgh
Frank McCormick
Cincinnatti
Phil Cavarrella
Don Johnson
Connie Ryan
Hadise Miller
Martin Marion
Walter Kurowski
St. Louis
Bob Elliott
Pittsburg
S Jvear
Iill
Arsenal Pair Seeks Golf Tourney Title
A pair from Weatherglid Arsenal l hats meet Paul Crane of the home club and Ralph Bullock of Westchester in one semi final of the partners invitation at Schuyler Meadows. Johnny Doolittle and W H Brenton face RB Burdick and Frank Hemmett. The winners play for the Garry Weatherwax memories trophy.
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Weaterglid Arsenall
Roy Fry
Schuyler Meadows
Les Gott
Tres Country Club
Paul Crane
Gnd
Ralph Bullock
Westchester
Schuyler Beadows Country Club
Johnny Doolittle
W. H. Brenton
Utica
RB. V.burdick of the Meadove and Frank Hemmett
Wolferts
Chatley Snow
Law Weatherwax
Albany City
Garry BR
New Illinois Pari Mutuel Record Set at Washington Park
A new Illinois pari mutuel single day record of 1 451 005 dollars was set at Washington Park in a nine race program witnessed by about 38 000 fans. The feature six furlong memoriam race was won by Take Away owned by L Nebring and ridden by J W Mardin, finishing a half length ahead of Just For Fun. Take Away paid 3 86 to win and 50 to place, with a time of 1 11 on a fast track.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Washington Park
Labor Dar
L. Nebring
J. W. Mardin
Take
Just For Fun
Buzzwoo
Taiway Rei
Andi
Kay Byrne Captures State Golf Medal in Qualifier
Kay Byrne of Rye captured the state golf medal in the qualifying round of the New York State Women’s Championship yesterday, shooting 39 for 73 to lead the field of 16. Teammates and former champions including Miss Torgerson of Cherry Valley and Mrs. Philip Allen of Syracuse finished with strong scores, while Phoebe Tucker of Lake Placid posted 103 to top the high-placing list among qualifiers.
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Lake Piscid G—Kar Binns
Champios
Weg
New York State
Awomes
Rhean Huth Torgerson
Cherry Valley
Torgerson
Hoxors
Philip Allen
Virginis Gullfolk
Syracuse
Marjorie Harrison
Lake Placid
Phoebe Tucker
Lake Pla- Ma
Syrecase
Margaret Nichols
Elsie McLiay
Leewood
A. L. Bruno
New Rochelle
Lake “ Placid
Josephine Sentora
Schevectady
Harry McNaughton
Sterjorie Knapp
Dans
Cecile Turcher
Poughseepsie
Betty V. Luxier
Cohoes
Phoebe Tecket
William Dodge
I Hempstead
Katherine Burr
Hempstead
Benny Leonard: From Speed to Power in Gans Shadow
Benny Leonard sacrificed speed for power to rival Joe Gans, shaping a storied lightweights career. The New York fighter learned from mentors, fought Tendler, Mendez, and Mitchell, and retired in 1925 after seven years as champion. He later served as a welfare officer while remaining linked to boxing's era of giants.
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Speed
Punch
Joe Gans
Benjamin Lainer
Jenockoute
Annecteer
Peter Pranty
New York
Lower East Side
Manhetten
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Freddie
Welsh
George Exgie
Billy Gibson
Leonard
Lew Tendler
Jos Mendez
Ever Hanmer
Richie
Pinky Ssitchell
Johnny Kilbane
Willie Ritchie
Charley White
Joe Welling
Rocky Kanses
Tors
Mandor
St Nicholas Rink
Engle
Dot
Stig
Yendlier
Jersey City
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Polo Grounds
Tendler
Leonard Hiad
Jeff
Richie Mitchell
Old Madison Square Garden
Ammoid Rothstein
Anos Morgan
Srence
Gans
Jack Britton
Jimmy McLarnin
Madison Square Garden
Arthur Donovan
Army
Homan Island
Safford Steals Show With Multiple Wins At Saratoga Raceway
Saratoga Springs reports Frank Safford dominates the race card at Saratoga Raceway, winning eight straight starts over two racing nights. He claimed wins with Torpedo and Spartan Hanover, while W E Gilmour and Gus Munz also posted multiple victories. Kernel Brewer won the half mile pace beating Peter Wais by a short lead as Golda and Billie Hal secured early leads in their heats.
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Saratoga Springs
Frank Saffords
Saratoga Raceway
Secord
Safford
Kerner Brewer
Ithe Fanz
Torpedo Safford
Torpedo
Spartan Hanover
W. E. Gilmour
Raceway
Billie Hal
Wey Bac
Gus Munz
Golda
Laford
Kernel Brewer
Peter Wais
Peckham
Peter Watts
Brack Bonny
Guertin
Daiiy Dowbie
Bitte Bal
Gilmour
Guertin i Prady
Shank
Car ‘Tae Grattan
Kemnel Brewer
Jobjanne
Johnny C. Gratien
Wavered Wurt Fans Boost Race Track Wagering
A New York crowd of 174 427 fans wagered 8 192 256 dollars across ten race tracks yesterday. This shows an increase of 900 322 dollars over Saturday figures and reflects a surge in wagering activity for the day.
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New York
Relay Throw Outfield Feature In Albany Hartford Night
Albany and Hartford contestants compete in a relay throw from the outfield before a baseball game in Hawkins Stadium. Managers Rip Collins and Del Bissonette nominate players for the event and fungo hitting contests, with a 6 event program starting at 6 pm and a 52 piece Fort Crallo Post band providing music.
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Albany
Rip Collins
Jack Mayhew
Vic Earnhardt
Alex Daniels
Hartford
Stan Stlenem
Chuck Hawley
Orte Arntzen
Fred Clemence
Fred Tuston
Merle Settlemire
Warren Mueller
Bill Marshall
John Coakley
Nora Winner Triumphs in $5000 Rainy Day Trot Stake
Nora Winner won the final round of the $5,000 Rainy Day stake for two year old trotters after finishing fourth to Precision in the first heat. Precision, driven by Tommy Berry for C F Gaines, finished first in the second heat despite gait issues, with Dostor Spencer an early favorite taking third and Kimberley Hanover twice placing second.
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Cleveland
Women Court Stars Win Easy Tilts
Pauline Bets and Dorothy Bundy triumphs in the Western Tennis Championship first round with Bets defeating Dorothy Whitter 6 0 and Bundy beating Mary Jane Bevera. Shirley Fry of Ohio also advances by defeating Betty Slem 6 0 6 4 as other results spill across the day.
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Eetah
Wis
Pauline Bets
Dorothy Bundy
Santa Monica
Cal
Miss Betz
Miss Beiz
Los Angeles
Dorothy Whitter
Milwaukee
Bendy
Jess Obir
Iwo
Walloping
Mary Jane Bevera
Menasha
Shirley Fry
Aron
Betty jSlem
Standings and National Baseball Schedule Preview
Today's regional games include Albany at Hartford Elmira at Williamsport Wilkes Barre at Scranton and Scranton at Wilkes Barre Utica at Binghamton No games scheduled nationally. Probable pitchers show New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Lewis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington with listed pitchers for each matchup.
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Albany
Hartford
Elmira
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Utica
Binghamton
New York
St.Louis
Feldman
Fischer
Manger
Brecheen
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Head
Gregg
Carter
Boston
Chicago
Barrett
Tobin
Hutchinson
Passex
Fleming
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Reynolds
Poat
Dabiel
Page Detroit
Gorsica
Newhouser
Wen
Terry St. Lewis
Hollingssworth
Jakucki
Newsom
Black
Bartford
Willamsport
St Louis
Washington
Detroit
Senators in Hartford Open Seven Game Series with Laurels
The Albany Senators travel to Hartford to start a seven game series against the league leading Laurels, with a doubleheader today and one game tomorrow. Chuck Hawler and Orie Arntzen to pitch, facing Pete Naktenis and Dave Odom, as two new pitchers join the Albany staff Ralph McCabe and Dave Lampton. The team plans to return to Albany for Thursday's American Legion night program at Hawkins Stadium.
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Albany Senators
Hartford
Laurels
Steams
Albany
American Legion
Hawkins
Rip Collins
Senators
Chuck Hawler
Orie Arntzen
McCaffrey
Pete Naktenis
Dave Odom
Ralph McCabe
Dave Lampton
Toronto
McCabe
Leafs
Lampton
Pray Hall
Jones Umpiring Debut Politics and Pale Face Jokes
Nick Jones recalls his first major league umpiring experience lasting six months and more as he reveals stage fright and a pale face. Cal Hubbard notes his wry reactions at the plate while the official recounts his long preparation for the debut.
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Harry Grayson
New York
Neaj
Nick Jones
Southern Association
Florida
Red Jones
Memphis
Will Barridge
Cal Hubbard
Cal
Washington Monument
Knoxville Franchise Battle Sparks New Explosion
Knoxville city manager George Dempster announced a franchise upheaval involving the Smokies and Chett lgenooga moving into Knoxvilles clubhouse. League President Billy Evans stated the Smokies would transfer to Mobile Alabama, with lookouts ownership changing hands pending city repairs and war-condition funding limits.
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Knoxville
Tetin
Southert Association
Knoxville Icity
George Dempster
Knoxville Smokes
Billy Evans
Knoxvile Bar Park
Smokies
Dempster
Smokiee
Dempster Sard
Joe Engel
Chattasooga
Engel
Pirates Bid For Mark In Tie Games Record
Pirates manager Frankie Frisch dismissed pursuit of the most tie games as a goal. Pittsburgh has battled rain and curfews, with several 5-5 and 3-1 games, while the team ranks low in batting and fielding in the league.
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Pirates
Mark
Pitisborg
Pittsburg
Botton
Felding
St. Louis
Cardinals
Detroit
Tigers
Chicago
St- Goats
New York
Les
Boston
Fordhan Flash
Firemen win over Repair Gang in Arsenal League upset
Firemen trounced the Repair Gang 12 to 6 in Watervliet Arsenal Softball League action for their first victory in seven games, while the Repair Gang suffered their seventh straight defeat. Dave Goldsbury and Startucel each had three hits for the Firemen, and Bob Matthews went 3 for 3 for the Repair Gang. In other league games the Army beat Administration 3 to 1, with Gabadou and Captain A Kelley contributing, and Breech Turrets defeated Administration 6 to 5 in the Watervliet Arsenal Girls League with Tex Molder and Bertha Poy starring for the winners and losers respectively.
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Gaba
A. Kelley
Army
Zagreski Alngled
Joe Brundage
Watervliet Arsene
Molder
Bertha Poy
Women Stage Golf Event at Van Mchaick Stand Golf Club
Women golfers at Van Mchaick Stand Golf Club stage a two ball foursome event at 2 p.m. in a match play segments of the spring tour. Journey begins Saturday. Mrs. Gabriel Schnurr shot 98 to win medal honors in qualifying, with play winding over the last weekend.
Baugh Excels In Calf Roping At Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stemford, Tex. Sig in Sam my Baugh, professional football player from Sweetwater, Tex, won the calf roping contest at the annual Texas Cowboy reunion yesterday, catching his steer in 17.5 seconds.
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Stemford
Tex
Sigin
Sammy Baugh
Sweetwater
Baugh
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