First Arc Contest Opens Senators Home Stand
The Albany Senators, in second place after three wins in four, host the Scranton Miners tonight at Hawkins Stadium in an 8 30 arc light opener as the southern league invaders. Manager Jim Collins paces a 23 man roster with Don King or Ray Moran likely to start.
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Ripper) Collins
Cubs Seek Novikoff Deal With 3 Clubs In Trade Talks
Cubs manager Jim Wilson eyes a right handed hitting outfielder as Chicago negotiates with the Giants Reds and Phillies over Lou Novikoff. Novikoff has held out for 10,000 and is ineligible after being placed on the NL list.
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Watervliet and LaSalle duel for league pennant in key baseball clash
Watervliet High faces LaSalle at LaSalle Field at 3:45 pm in a Principals League baseball showdown that could decide the pennant. Watervliet touts a left-handed pitching duo led by Karafanda and McCarthy with Friscio and Swota ready. Catholic Central and Lansingburg meet, while Cohoes and Troy clash, both seeking first wins amid veteran shortages.
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How Umpire Billy Evans Shaped Fast Baseball
The article profiles Billy Evans, famed umpire, noting his influence on Southern Association rules and a push for faster play. It cites a 1 hour 31 minute Knoxville win and details Evans guidance on calm, diplomatic handling of disputes, and the need for players to run and pitchers to pitch promptly.
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War Time Schedule Doubles East West Travel
By Judson Balley New York UP The major leagues pause for two days to allow East West travel under wartime rules. Tomorrow resumes with intersectional play: American League matchups and National League clashes mark the season as teams assess roster depth, attendance and draft impacts amid uneven spring results.
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Port Schuyler Catholics win 10 9 over St Pauls in CSQ League opener
Schuylers Score Nittinger pitched distance for the winners and Pat Cioffi for the losers. Bonnville led the hitting with three safeties as the Port Schuyler Catholics beat St Pauls 10 to 9 at CHS Field in the opening CSQO League game.
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Phillies and A's from cellar to mid-pack in wartime season
Jack Smith notes both Philadelphia teams, the Phillies and the A's, have risen from last place as war drafts reshape rosters. Connie Mack’s Athletics benefit from White and Flores, while Billy Cox’s Phillies see Wasdell Litwhiler May Northey and Murtaugh praised by critics as Harris guides a hoped-for climb to sixth or higher.
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Dorazio Beats Baksi In Ten Round Ring War at Arena
Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia won a ten round decision over Joe Baksi of Kulpmont Pa at the Arena. The gross gate was 12873 dollars. Baksi suffered cuts over both eyes a mashed nose and a purple body from Dorazio s punches in sweet revenge for a prior upset in Washington.
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Rico Best Wins In Eight Round Boxing Match
Ricn from New York outpoints Joe Gillis of Springfield over eight rounds at Valley Arena Holyoke. Rico used a sharp left hook and inner fighting to secure the decision. In the six round semi final Al Velez of the US Navy defeats Julian Mealaves of New Ser.
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Good Skates Detroit Contest Draws National Rollers
The sixth annual Skating Rink Operators Association tournament opens in Detroit with about 400 performers over five days. Top skaters from coast to coast compete in a refined sport now judged to the tenths, featuring Louis Mirjrelli of St Louis and Dorothy Laffet as reigning champions.
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Arsenal Softball League Opening Set For Today
After rain halted play yesterday the Arsenal Softball League resumes with Planning Room versus Administration and Guarda against Broadway Shops. Brig Gen Alexander G Gillespie will throw the first ball at opening ceremonies attended by Arsenal officers and open to the public. A 6 pm practice game against Behr Manning is slated in the Industrial League tuneup.
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Baseball In Brief Yesterday's Results No games scheduled
Baseball brief notes no games were scheduled yesterday. No results or standings reported.
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No-Hitter Stuns Buffalo Pitcher Rufe Gentry
Rufe Gentry, a four-year veteran of Daisy Station, NC, earns a hall of fame nod after a 11 inning no hitter against the Newark Bears on April 25. The Buffalo hurler, a disciplined Southerner with little schooling, describes his feat simply, saying he just kept throwing as he always does. teammates praise his laid back approach as legends grow around his first no-hitter.
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Parkers Bow Parkersville beat Averill Park 5 1 in league game
Voorheesville High defeated Averill Park 5 to 1 in a Central Hudson Valley League game at Voorheesville, holding Averill Park scoreless through the final inning.
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International Jersey City 1 Montreal 0 score report
Result shows Jersey City defeating Montreal 1 to 0 in an international match. No other scores listed. Weather notes indicate Newark Buffalo game weather conditions and Baltimore Toronto games scheduled with weather updates only.
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