War Relief Day Opens Major League Schedule Amid Spectacles
Major league clubs stage War Relief Day with doubleheaders twilight and night games across the National and American Leagues. St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and others host varied attractions, parades, bands, field meets, and special events to raise funds for the National War Fund, with pilots flying tickets to soldiers and fleets clashing in exhibition games.
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New York
Kenesaw Mountain Landis O
National War Fund
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelpha
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Dodgers
Hedix
al Schacht
American Legion
Dixie Walker
Fleet St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Polo Grounds
Wavy Yard Band
White Sox
Nationals
Ossie Bluege
Lefty Gomez
Mickey Cochrane
Great Lakes
Lambert Field
Navy Wings
Army
Jefferson Barracks
Browns
George Sisler
George, Jr
Navy
Coast Guard
Air Cadets
WAACS
Tigers
Red Sox
Steve O'Neill
Joe Cronin
Eastern League Protests Rifles Protest Over Games
Eastern League President Thomas H Richardson voided four Hartford Laurels wins over Springfield Rifles after Springfield protested that infielder Jim Francolini was ineligible when he played in two May games and other May games at Hartford. Francolini had retired April 1, 1942 and was not reinstated, violating baseball rules. Two tied games were rescheduled due to curfew and deadlocks.
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Williamsport UP
Thomas H Richardson
Hartford Laurels
Springfield Rifle
Richardson
Springfield
Jimmy Francolini
Hartford
Kimra
Taurers
Alban
Robinson Flattens Johnny Jones in Eight Round Fight
New York Johnny Jones of Pittsburg faced Er nest Robinson at Queensboro Stadium in a main eight round bout. Jones suffered a stout left hook and lost the decision as Robinson dominated the fight pacemaking the working card.
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New York
Johnny Jones
Pittsburg
Ernest Robinson
Queensboro Stadium
Troy to Play Away Sunday Signs Mackey in Shakeup
Troy manager Bill Carr announces Charlie Mackey of Watervliet signs to boost the lineup. Joe Koval is released at his request. Mickey Furdyna shifts from catcher to outfield debuting as a regular. A Sunday horse show at La Salle Field forces road games against Gloversville and Amsterdam.
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Troy
Mackey
Bill Carr
Trojan
Charlie Mackey
Watervliet
Cohoes State Loop
Carr
Joe Koval
Mickey Furdyna
la Salle Institute
Rensselaer County Mounted Patrol
la Sallie Field
Gloversvile
Amsterdam
Patty Berg Faces Stiff Comeback Test Today
In baseball briefs, Patty Berg and Victor over Mrs. Hill headline today’s lineup as teams like Hartford Albany and Springfold vie for wins. Multiple games detailed with scorers and pitching notes plus standings and upcoming schedules across the circuit.
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Patty Berg
Victor
Mrs. Hill
Patty Iperg Streets Back In Golf Comeback Test
Chicago UP Medalist Patty Iperg, after a dramatic 5 and 3 win in the second round of the Western Open, faces the 36 hole grind today to reach the quarterfinals. She battles knee worries and a tough morning foe in Mary Agnes Wall, with potential clashes against Marjorie Row or Margaret Gunther as the field narrows.
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Chicago
Patty Iperg
Yesteryear
Opal
Hill
Minneapolis
Patty
Jose
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Mich
Michigan
Marjorie Row
Detroit
Miss Row
Jean Hopkins
Cleveland
Jup
Dark Horse
Margaret Gunther
Memphis
Tenn
H. R. i Staate
Davenport
Iowa
Inspection Beats PI for Playoff Berth
Inspection earned a playoff berth by beating the PI Department 9 to 3 at Arsenal Field last night. Daley went 4 for 4 with a double, Blackman had a triple and two singles, Stearns went 3 for 4, while De Giovanni led PI with a triple and three singles.
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Arsenal
PI Department
Arsenal Field
Daley
Blackman
Stearns
de Giovanni
Brockway
de Lucia
Salderini
Yale Golfers Advance in College Play
Yale University scored a surprise team triumph at the 46th National Collegiate Golf Tournament and moved into position to sweep individual honors. Richard Kuntz of Larchmont NY defeated Robert Fite of Michigan to reach the semi finals, while Walter Beckford of Greenwich CT beat James Stewart of Northwestern to reach the finals. Ulrich of Carleton College and Bill Roden of Texas stand as Marines entries in the 18 hole final to decide the title, with Ulrich and Roden both showing strong form in earlier rounds.
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Chicago
Yale University
Richard Kuntz
Larchmont
N. C
Robert Fite
Michigan
Walter Beckford
Greenwich
Conn
James Stewart
Northwestern
Bill Roden
Texas
Wally Ulrich
Carleton College
Roden
Ulrich
Northfield
Minn
Olympia Fields
Austin
Jim Besenfelder
Notre Dame
Yale
J. G Harris
Glenrose
Ben Smith
Nova Savold Bout Postponed Again
The Chicago Wrigley Field matchup between Lou Nova and Lee Savold is postponed again. Nova’s manager telegraphed promoters that a possible August 93 bout with Tami Mauriello in Cleveland could conflict with the Chicago date.
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Chicago
Wrigley Field
Lou Nova
California
Lee Savold
Paterson
N. J
Nova
Ray Carlen
Tami Mauriello
New York
Cleveland
Dressen Rejoins Dodgers as Coach in Exhibition
Brooklyn Dodgers announce Chuck Dressen will return to his old coaching post after being released last September. Manager Branch Rickey said the move could trigger further staff changes but no decisions will be made for a few days. In an exhibition at Toronto, the Great Lakes Naval training base beat the Chicago Cubs 11 to 7, with Warneke struggling early and Cubs homers by Erickson and Nicholls.
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New York
Chuck Dreassen
Brooklyn | Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Dressen
Dodger
Bressem
Chuck
Toronto
Great Lakes Naval
Chicago Cubs
Lon Warneke
Joe G
Barney Ogskey
Cubs
Paul Erickson
Bill Nicholssh
Tags Cubs
Senators Clip Laurels in Double Bill 2-1 and 5-1
The Albany Senators extended their winning streak to five as they defeated the Hartford Laurels in both ends of a doubleheader at Hawkins Stadium, 2-1 and 5-1. Lanky Leonard Gilmore spun a strong opener with five double plays backing him, while Ben Cardoni took the loss in the opener.
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Associated Press
Albany Senators
Hawkins Stadium
Hartford Laurels
Leonard Gilmore
Laurels
Ben Cardoni
Bill Nagel
Hank Camells
Luther Knorr
Hartford
Senators
Frank Radler
Rip Coliin A
Joe Dotlich
Cosiling
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International Rochester 6 Newark 5 in 11 innings
Baltimore first specified 1 and 4, Montreal 2, plus a set of games ending in 11 innings. 2 Baltimore 6 Montreal 3, Jersey City 3 Buffalo 2 Syracuse 3 Toronto 2.
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Newark
Baltimore
Montreal
Jersey City
Buffalo
Syracuse
Toronto
Three Teams Lead In First Half Of Indus Loop
In the Industrial Loop softball league three teams tied for first after the first half with nine wins each: Arsenal 70 mm, Behr-Manning, and Valve. D. and H. Shops, Arsenal 90 mm, and Rensselaer Valve join A part. Class B includes Ford C. I. O., Sliter's Dairy, Alpha Brush, and Adirondack Steel. Covert Manufacturing and Manning's Mount Ida left the league due to manpower shortage.
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Arsenal
Behr-Manning
Valve
Arsenal 90 mm
Rensselaer Valve
Ford
Ford C. 1. 0. Sliter's Dairy, Alpha Brush
Robert Reis and Co
Adirondack Steel
Cluett
Peabody
Manning
Mount Ida
Ludlow Valve
Sliter's Dairy
Alpha Brush
Ford c. I
D. and H. Shops
Covert Manufacturing
Raiders Beat Hesses 7 3 End Streak at Catholic High Field
The Hess AH Stars, ending an 11 game streak, fell 7 3 to the Raiders at Catholic High field. Durivage earned the win with 8 hits allowed, 10 strikeouts, and 3 walks. Falzo took the loss with 6 hits, 12 Ks. Debuts by Valuey Rafferty. Woncik’s naval service next. Raiders and Stars split their season series, meeting again Sunday at Watervliet High.
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Hess AH Stars
Troy Raiders
Raiders
Catholic High Field
Bob Durivage
Cliff Sanheim
Ace Moundsman
Frankie Falzo
Jim Valuey
Ned Rafferty
The
Stars
Woncik
Watervliet High Field
Ramblers
Outdoor boxing plans stir Troy interest in summer shows
Promoters George Wilson and Jack Phelan aim to stage weekly outdoor boxing at La Salle Field beginning July 11, featuring top local amateurs to revitalize Troy recreation after a leisure ban. The initiative seeks strong turnout as residents seek affordable entertainment and sport.
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Troy
Millslingers
George Wilson
Waterford
Jack Phelan
Lansingburg
la Salle Field
Wilson
Dellar City
Mittslingers
Joe Louis
Boxing Turmoil and a Dull Summer for Big Names
The piece maps a boxing season strained by wartime, with Uncle Mike Jacobs facing scarce talent and high costs as Madison Square Garden quiets for summer. A shrinking pool of money makers includes Montgomery, Armstrong, Angott, and Jack, while names like Pep and Robinson fueled past seasons. War pullouts reduce top gates, and fighters head to the Army and Navy as prospects turn wary.
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Gus Fan
Sam
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Madison Square Garden
WAACS
Joe Luis
Billy Conn
R. G
Uncle Mike
Ray Robinson
Wee Willie Pep
Johnny Greco
Bob Montgomery
Henry Armstrong
Sammy Angott
Jack
Fritsle Zivic
Chalky Wright
Jimmy Birkis
Lee Savold
Mike
Armatrong
Angott
Walteza
Montgomery
New York Vereason
Bob
Army
Navy
Robinson
Johnry
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