Roundup of baseball rumors and coaching notes across leagues
New York reports buzz on prospects like Bill Hitchcock and Abe Simon while noting rumors about Max Baer Zeke Bonura and Robert Morris. Mentions of Dan Gallagher and Jim Moran highlight ongoing names in baseball and football circles with regional gossip and coaching reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special News Agency
Mensas
Bill Hitchcock
Phil Riz
Bob Pastor
Abe Simon
Lloyd McMaster
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
America
Browns
Joe Gould
Braddock
Wor
Max Baer
Zeke Bonura
Minneapolis
Robert Morris
Henry Armstrong
Leesburg
Fla
St. Paul
Saints
Ernie Lanigan
Local Sports Spotlight Roughly Highlights Regional Racing and Prep Track
Incidental note on Middleburg riding race where JACK ENGLE of the Blue Ridge Hunt Club fell from his horse amid a 17-horse field. Commentary favors Handley and predicts a strong chance for the Judge, RMA, and Woodberry Forest triangle meet in Orange Virginia. Also mentions Yankees vs. Washington opener and cautious optimism for the Yankees pennant bid this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleburg
Jack Engle
Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Millwood
Jack
Glenwood
Engle
Yanks Jump Out Front In Opener With Quick Offense
In a brisk opening day, the New York Yankees led the majors with decisive hitting and sharp pitching. Red Rolfe and Joe DiMaggio sparked a quick rally as Marius Russo blanked Washington, while the Yankees prepared to host Philadelphia and then return to Washington for a Senators series. The day also featured other openers as Detroit faced St. Louis and Cleveland met Chicago, with Crosley Field drawing strong attendance in Cincinnati.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Newark Yanks
Senators
Washington
Wallace
Roosevelt
Red Rolfe
Tommy Henrich
Joe DiMago
Marius Russo
Nationals
Yankees
Marvelous
Yanks
Philadelphia Athletics
New York
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Indians
Tigers
Detroit
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Crosley
Million of Trout Beckon Anglers
Opening of the trout season draws anglers as the fish commission reports stock plants released more than a million trout over six inches. Streams are near normal but high and muddy due to recent rains.
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Fish Commission
War News Censored in Europe Reports
The Star cautions readers that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before transmission to the United States, signaling limited and controlled wartime reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Air
John J. McCloy
Robert A. Lovett
the Star
Europe
How The Yanks Beat The Nats
New York defeats Washington 3 to 0 in a pitching duel. Russo earns win with Leonard taking the loss after eight innings. DiMaggio and Keller drive in runs. Stolen bases and double plays mark the steady defensive effort as 32 000 fans watch.
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Storm
Russo
Sess
O Lewis
Travis
Eeee
Myer
Archie
Leonard
New York
Washington
DiMaggio
Keller
Dickey
Rizzuto
Sturm
Gordon
Funkhouser Tops with 403 as event leaders loom
Funkhouser posted the top score of 403 in a local meet while Solenberger and Cammer Tire recorded low totals. Results show Goodrich, Solenberger, and Friendship among the notable performances with high finishes from Funkhouser and Lewis listed with a 1609 high.
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Ww. L
Schenck
Rouss
Goodyear
Knit Mill
Laundry
Solenberger
Railway
Cammer Tire
Seal-O’connor
Goodrich
Bait Mill
Cammer
Seal O’connor
Friendship
R. Express
Reuss
Funkhouser
Lewis
Handley to Compete in Triangle Meet at Orange Virginia
Handley 1941 track squad travels to Orange Virginia for a triangle meet with Woodberry Forest and Randolph Macon Academy. Coach Otis Sargent expects strong dashes from Bobby Green and strong showings from distance runners and field event entrants based on Front Royal results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Orange
Woodberry Forest
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Otis Sargent
Bobby Green
Opening Day Across Majors As Teams Kick Off 1941 Season
Cleveland fans expect a record opening crowd as the Indians led by Roger Peckinpaugh face the Chicago White Sox with Bob Feller starting. Cincinnati opens against St. Louis with Derringer and Warneke set to pitch. Detroit visits St. Louis Browns with Buck Newsom on the mound. Chicago Cubs debut with rookies Waitkus Stringer Novikoff and starter Claude Passeau against Pittsburgh. Boston hosts Washington in a cloudy opener to 1941 season.
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Cleveland
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Roger Peckinpaugh
Bob Feller
Jimmy Dykes
Bill Dietrich
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
John W. Bricker
Derringer
Redleg
Len Warneke
ST. Louis
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Buck Newsom
Tigers
Browns
Elden Auker
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jimmy Wilson
Eddie Waitkus
Lou Stringer
Lou Novikoff
Pirates
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Frankie Frisch
Bob Klinger
Boston
Red Sox
Washington Nats
Opening day crowds set tone for baseball season
Brooklyn and New York open the 1941 campaign with large anticipated crowds at major parks. Dodgers vs Giants at Ebbets Field, Yankees vs Athletics in Philadelphia, and Phillies vs Bees at Shibe Park all project strong turnouts as managers shuffle lineups and pitchers for the new year.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Dodgers
New York Giants
Ebbets Field
Leo Durocher
Peewee Reese
Whitlow Wyatt
Hal Schumacher
Philadelphia
Phillies
Boston Bees
Shibe Park
Doc Phothro
Cy Blanton
Bees
Dick Errickson
Winchester White Sox Form City Baseball Club
Sam Ensogna organized a new baseball team named the Winchester White Sox. Boys are invited to report for practice at Sunnyside diamond Sunday at 1 30 PM. He aims to schedule games and may include Buddy Jones Raymond Campbell Ikey Phillips several Patt on youths Dick Green and others.
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Sam Ensogna
Winchester White Sox
Sunnyside
Buddy Jones
Raymond Campbell
Ikey Phillips
Patton Boys
Dick Green
Fights Last Night Across Major Cities
Baltimore Izzy Jannazzo outpointed Jimmy in Hartford while Toronto Dave Castilloux stopped Victor Troisi in New York. Irish Eddie McGeever knocked out Joey Johnson in Scranton as Dewey Anderson lost to Phil Purr in Washington. Maxie Berger defeated Manuel Villa in Mexico City.
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Baltimore
Izzy Jannazzo
New York
Jimmy
Hartford
Conn
Toronto
Dave Castilloux
Montreal
Victor Troisi
Houston
Tex
Eddie McGeever
Scranton
Joey Johnson
Dallas
Newark
N. J
Phil Purr
Washington
Dewey Anderson
Maxie Berger
Manuel Villa
Mexico
Bouts Tonight At Mt View To Aid Library
Boxing to raise funds for the library and athletic groups at Mountain View School in Winchester. Event 7 30 PM features bouts with referees and judges listed, musical interludes by the glee club, and a quiz by N B Fout. Children attend free. card includes Carlin Brumback against Donald Hodgson and Thurman Brumback versus Edgar Long among others.
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Mt. View
To Aid
Winchester
Mountain View
Marshall Hayden
Hayden
Berryhill
Glee Club
N. B. Fout
Charles Starrett
Winchester Recreation Club
Lucian Brumback
Cedar Creek
F. W. Pingley
Maynard Boyce
Stephens City
W. R. Berryhill
Carlin Brumback
Donald Hodgson
Thurman Brumback
Edgar Long
Victor Hoover
Melvin Boone
Robert Nail
Lindamood
W. Snapp
William Triplett
Charles Loy
Ernest Davies
Jamesson
Lee Fawcett
Local boxing card may feature Watts Udell Shull and Fa
Promoter hopes to secure a match between Fred Watts Harold Udell and Dick Tom Shull with Denzil Fa, planning a bout as part of a larger event. The scene ends with a refreshments sale to raise funds.
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Fred Watts
Harold Udell
Long
Tom” Shull
Denzil
James Garrett
Treasury Status Report Summary
Treasury shows government assets and outlays with totals: present balance 8.44 million dollars, expenditures 35.63 million, debt 47.17 billion, up from yesterday by 722 thousand. Official figures reflect daily financial position and changes.
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Washington, Ai
Oe ii Paventitora
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Milwaukee Journal
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Galento
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Jim Gallagher
Chicago American
Fort Worth
Omps Funeral Home
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Bell Clothes Store
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Bronx Busters
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Washington Senators
Griffith
Joe Cronin
Jack Wilson
Nats
Sid Hudson
New York Yankees
Chubby
Dean
Red
New Baseball Club
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Helene
Gronete Verone
Miller & Anderson
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Johnson
Miller’s Hardware
Valley Pride
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