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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41021)
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.—PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR “ALL OUT EFFORT” TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGGRESSOR NATIONS.
FLAMES GUT HUGE WAREHOUSE
NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Spectacular scenes of the city’s worst dockside fire in 20 years—as flames seep a block-square warehouse filled with food and other materials. Firemen fight the $3,000,000 blaze for hours!
CAVALRY CADETS RIDE IN SNOW
NORHTFIELD, VA.—Colorful scenes of Norwich Univeristy R.O.T.C. cadets on mid-Winter maneuvers—on horseback! Down dangerous hillside trails—and across ice-covored stream! And when they spill! Wow!
DEDICATE NEW POWER PLAN
REDFORD, VS.—Three months ahead of schedule, Army and Government officials dedicate the $44,000,000 smokeless power plant, first of 40 munitions factories that will soon make this country the “Arsenal of Democracies.”
FLOWER FETE HEARLDS SPRING
SUMNER, WASH.—Spring has come to fertile Puyallup Valley in the Washington Northwest. Proof? Well, look at the lovely lassies in swanky play-suits—picking the equally lovely daffodils. Ah, Spring!
75,000 MARCH IN IRISH PARADE
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Sure ‘n it’s a great day for the Irish—St. Patrick’s Day in Manhattan—with thousands of troops, police, civic and other groups “swinging” up Fifth Avenue before high church and city officials.
SNOW FOOTBALL FOR THE “IRISH”
SOUTH BEND, IND.—200 prospective gridiron stalwarts turn out under Notre Dame’s new coach, Frank Leahy. They call it “Spring foot-ball” but Winter is still here—and the players find the game’s on ice!
U.S. TROOPS “STORM” PILLBOX
FORT BELVOIR, VA.—Storming “enemy” emplacements with hand grenades is just the job for the Fifth Regiment Engineers, who cross a river on “assault” boats and set the pillboxes afire with well-directed shots.
DUKE REFEREES GOLD MATCH
NASSAU, B.W.I.—The Duke of Windsor presides as referee during a special exhibition match for the British Red Cross, played by Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen. The Duchess presents trophies! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41022)
NATIONAL DEFENSE NEWS
“INVADERS” ATTACK DIXIE POST
F. OGLETHORPE, GA.—It looks like real warfare when “invading” forces try to attack positions held by units of the Sixth (Mechanized) Cavalry, equipped with horse-carrying trucks, scout cars and other vehicles.
DELIVERY OF TRUCKS SPEEDED
PONTIAC, MICH.—Vanguard of a fleet of a fleet of thousands of trucks for Uncle Sam’s “Blitz” Army rolls off General Motors assembly lines. You’ll be amazed to see how the vehicles can “take it”—even in thick mud!
ARMY SPEDS OUTPUTS OF PILOTS
MAXWELL FIELD, ALA.—The biggest class yet graduated from Uncle Sam’s new training center—155 “Flying Cadets”—receive their “wings” at colorful ceremonies. Soon they’ll be full-fledged “war birds.”
NOVEL ANTI-AIRCRAFT TRAINING
CAMP EDWARDS, MASS.—You’d think it was the “Fourth of July” to see troops at practice “downing” enemy planes. They use Roman Candles—and the targets are miniature planes.
LAUNCH SEAPLANE TENDERS
BOSTON, MASS.—Two additions to the Fleet slide down the ways at the Navy Yard here. The “Humboldt” and the “Matagords,” tenders for seaplanes. Floating advance bases for our long-range flying boats!
“MERCY” SHIP SAILS FOR FRANCE (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y. –With a $1,250,000 cargo of food, clothing and other supplies for Unoccupied France, the SS. Exmouth sails shortly after Britain relaxes its stringent ban on supplies for the ill-fated nation.
BIG TENT KEEPS HUGE DAM DRY
ENUMCLAW, WASH.—A great tent, big enough to cover a football field, is being built across the White River chasm to keep the new “Mud Mountain Dam” dry. Engineers say it’s necessary to keep rain off special dirt fill.
NATIONAL ART GALLERY DEDICATED
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A distinguished gathering that includes Chief Justice Hughes sees President Roosevelt dedicate the new $15,000,000 National Art Gallery, which houses priceless treasures from the Mellon and Kress collections.
OHIO CAGERS TOP DUQESNE
NEW YORK, N.Y.—16,000 Big City basketball fans whoop it up as the “Bobeats” quintet displays sensational form in beating the favored “Iron Dukes” in the Garden. Ohio wins the “Invitation” match, 55-40.
U.S. BOWLING CHAMPS SHINE
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Plenty of strikes—and thrills “to spare”—as hundreds of crack keglers “take off” in the 41st annual “A.B.C.” If you haven’t seen this tournament, you haven’t seen real bowling before! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41023)
BIGGEST DAM HAS COLORFUL DEBUT
GRAND COULEE, WASH.—The world’s greatest structure, the $125,000,000 Grand Coulee Dam, has impressive opening day, as government and state officials operate switches, starting the first power from the immense project.
AVIATION IN THE NEWS
250 U.S. WARPLANES IN REVIEW
RANDOLPH FIELD, TEX.—20,000 thrilled spectators look on at the “West Point of the Air,” as massed hundreds of planes take part in formation in a spectacular demonstration of aerial might.
RUSH HUGE PLANES FOR BRITAIN
SEATTLE, WASH.—First of 22 long-range “Flying Fortresses” for England is tuned up and takes off for war service. The powerful war planes will help the R.A.F. carry the war to Germany.
TEST BIG NAVY PATROL BOMBER
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.—The Navy’s biggest bomber—the Consolidated PB2Y—2—undergoes spectacular try-out flights. The 30-ton monster, equipped with power-driven
Gun turrets, should play vital role in U.S. defense.
GAS MODEL PLANES FLY HIGH
POMONA, CALIF.—National defense is the keynote of this model plane show, as air-minded youngsters enter over 300 miniatures, powered with gasoline engines. Realistic, too—even to the crack-ups!
SCREEN IDOL NOW IN THE ARMY
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—James Stewart, Academy award winner and star of “Destry Rides Again,” gives up a $13,000-a-month job and is inducted for military service. At Fort MacAruthur, he’s “In the Army Now.”
ACROBATIC FAMILY TAKES BOW
WASHINGTON, D.C.—You’ll “take a tumble” for the eight Wiegand sisters, after you see how they can do stunts. They’re known as the “Upside Down Family”—and they’re right at home in this topsy-turvy world!
2 DEAD, 60 HURT IN BLAST (exclusive)
MONTREAL, QUE.—Worst fire in years follows explosion in fur-dyeing plant, where two persons met death and scores were injured. Zero weather hampers firemen in desperate battle against the flames!
DOUGHBOYS HOLD MASCOT SHOW
FORT ORD, CALIF.—Soldiers of the 7th Division take time off to display their assorted and sundry mascots—mostly dogs, with not much pedigree but plenty of prize-winning appeal.
U. A. BURNS TONS OF PROPAGANDA
SAN FRANSISCO, CALIF.—Seventeen tons of books, magazines and papers extolling virtues of Totalitarianism and aggression are tossed into furnace—before its poison can spread into peaceful American homes.
RICE SETS RECORD IN TWO-MILE
CHICAGO, ILL.—The former Notre Dame star turns in a dazzling performance in the Chicago Indoor Relays, setting a new World’s mark of 8 min., 51.1 seconds in a thrilling “Two mile.” |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41024)
LABOR CRISIS
PICKETS AND POLICE BATTLE AS STRIKES PERIL DEFENSE
BETHLEHEM, PA.—Violence flares up in walkout of steel workers as State Police are called to clear mill gates. Millions in defense in defense orders are jeopardized.
CHICAGO, ILL.—Police and strikers also clash at the International Harvester plant, where C.I.O. workers try to keep non-strikers from entering factory. Thousands of police have hard job keeping order.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—President Roosevelt’s new Mediation Board, headed by former draft chief, Clarence Dykstra, meets for organization, as new strikes threaten national defense construction.
NATIONAL DEFENSE HIGHLIGHTS
MACHINE GUNS FOR ARMY
FLINT, MICH.—Production is being speeded at four General Motors plants, to turn out 400 machine guns a day by the end of 1941. 10,000 workers will be needed, and already the guns are rolling!
TRAIN PIGEONS FOR WAR DUTY
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J.—Uncle Sam’s “Warbirds,” many of whom won honors in the World War, are models for thousands of younger carrier pigeons now being trained by the Signal Corps for wartime messenger service.
NEW “LITTER” OF “DEVIL DOGS”
QUANTICO, VA.—Intensive training in modern warfare is no soft job for future Marine officers, as young cadets find during a three-month course. Later, they’ll be full-fledged “Leatherneck Looies.”
RUSH “CLIPPERS” FOR BRITAIN
SEATTLE, WASH.-- Three of six new Boeing clippers, completed ahead of schedule, are groomed for war service with the British. The giant, long-range craft will be welcome overseas.
SAYS HITLER INVASION WILL FAIL
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Britian’s Ambassador, Lord Halifax, addressing the Pilgrim Society on the British war situation, says the British spirit is such that the threatened Nazi invasion of England is doomed to failure.
WILLKIE WELCOMED IN CANADA
TORONTO, ONT.—One of greatest ovations ever given an American in the Dominion greets former G.O.P. candidate as he arrives to speak in behalf of war fund. Thousands welcome him at big rally.
CHIC NEW EASTER STYLES SEEN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Spring is in full bloom at the Botanical Gardens, where lovely models mingle with the blossoms, to show Milady the latest creations for Easter designed by Anthony Blotta. Ah, Spring!
“BLIMP” WRESTLING A HOWL! (exclusive)
NEWARK, N.J.—When Bruiser Burns meets “Blimp” Levy in the Laurel Gardens ring, anything goes. No holds barred—and the rougher the better. So when “Blimp” Levy is tossed out of the ring, the house, literally, almost comes down!
L.I.U. CAGERS WIN TITLE MEET
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Record crowd jams Madison Square Garden to see the Long Island “Blackbirds” top the Ohio University “Bobcats,” 56-42, and win the National Invitation Basketball tourney. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41025)
U.S. SEIZES AXIS SHIPS
World-wide repercussions follow seizure of 69 Italian, Nazi and Danish vessels in American waters. Old 1917 law, forbidding sabotage of ships in American ports, is evoked in latest “all-out” move against aggressor nations. Crews are taken into custody, but not before many ships are disabled.
YUGOSLAVS DEFY THE AXIS
BELGRADE—The Axis “time-table” is upset! Only hours after the tri-parite pact is signed in Vienna, that Balkan nation throws out its pro-Nazi leaders and installs young King Peter. The next move is up to Hitler!
ON THE LAVOR FRONT
WORK RESUMED AT SOME PLANTS AS NATION FACES MORE STRIKES
BETHLEHAM, PA.—Work on millions in defense orders is resumed at the big steel plant here, as workers hail their victory following a serious tie-up.
RICHMON, IND.—Police and pickets clash again at the Harvester plant, but cooler heads finally prevail, and all four company factories are again working.
GLASGOW DIGS OUT AFTER RAID
SCOTLAND—The Scottish industrial center shows the world it can “take it” and keep going. Despite the severe damage wrought by Nazi bombs, the city “digs out” and keeps “thumbs up.”
KID SISTERS GET A BREAK!
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Excitement reigns at the Boy’s Club on Tenth Street, where club members groom their little sisters for the “Queen” beauty contest. The winner is four years old—and as cute as pie!
PRESIDENT ENDS HIS VACATION
PORT EVERGLADES, FLA.—The “fait accompli” of seized alien ships, plus growing demands to control spreading strikes, faces President Roosevelt as he returns from his vacation in West Indian waters.
PUT “INDIAN SIGN” ON ‘GATORS
MIAMI, FLA.—Roping and wrestling alligators, and putting them to sleep by tickling their bellies, is not a sport for most of us, but it’s an old story to Seminole Indians. Watch ‘em tame the surly Saurians!
NEW MERCHANT SHIP LAUNCHED
LONG BEACH, CALIF.—Another recruit for Uncle Sam’s growing Merchant Marine slides down the ways. The $2,000,000 SS. Argwiprince will soon take its place in our expanding trade fleet!
ICE STARS IN GALA SKATING SHOW
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Beauty, rhythm and grace mark the annual Ice Carnival by the N. Y. Skating Club. Featured are thrilling group drills and lovely dance routines by a famous duet team.
BRITISH TAKE “TIME OFF” FOR RACE
CHELTENHAM, ENG.—War is forgotten by thousands of turf enthusiasts, out for the running of the national Hunt Cup Race. Dangerous jumps and nasty spills mark the thrilling event. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41026)
THE STRIKE SITUATION
VIOLENCE FLARES AT “ALLIS” PLANT
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Serious trouble breaks out again at the Allis-Chalmers factory, ordered re-opened, but now the scene of bitter fighting between police and C.I.O. pickets. Governor Heil calls for outside help and the plant is closed as rioting continues.
AMERICA PREPARES
U. S. “BLITZ” UNITS IN WAR GAME
FORT KNOW, KY.—Uncle Sam’s First Armored Division shows its striking power in impressive cross-country maneuvers, with tanks and planes leading the assault over land and water
TRAILERS SOLVE DEFENSE CAMP
WASHINGTON, D. C.—First of a fleet of temporary “trailer” homes for families working on defense projects are tried out enroute to North Carolina. Similar “homes” are planned elsewhere.
F. D. R. VISITS ARMY HOUSING
CAMP JACKSON, S. C.—Enroute home from his vacation cruise, President Roosevelt inspects troops and installations at this huge encampment for selectees and regular army units.
SWANKY EASTER BONNETS SHOWN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y. –On Easter morn, if Milady follows fashion hints, she’ll be bedecked in stylish new millinery, such as these lovely creations by Delle Donne—alluringly displayed by pretty models.
GIRL JOCKEYS SET DIZZY PACE
AGUA CALIENTS, MEXICO—The “Race is the thing,” but the lassies have to “make up,” of course. But finally they get away in the “Powder Puff” classic, and whatta race. A former winner, Bebe De Freest, wins again!
EASTER CHICKS TAKE A BOW! (exclusive)
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—150,000 baby chickens a week are hatched at the enormous incubator here, thousands of which are crated every day for Easter shipments. Take one look—and you’ll wish you were young again!
PEE-WEE BOXERS IN SLUGFEST (exclusive)
GERMANTOWN, PA.—Midget “Iron Men” clash in rough-and-ready bouts at the Germantown Boys Club, and the young sluggers display amazing prowess, taking on hecklers and all! --Even the opponent’s pooch!
WHO SAID, “WEAKER SEX” ? ? ? ?
NORTH BERGEN, N.J.—Here’s a snappy, fast-action wrestling bout that’s got laughs and then some. The champ—Mildred Burke—throws Patsy Miller with an “alligator clutch”—and Oh! What a fight! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41027)
AMERICA PREPARES
SPECTACULAR ARMY DAY PARADE
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Rain fails to dampen the spirits of 15,000 soldiers and 40,000 spectators, during an impressive parade and review. Veterans and youngsters of the new “draft” march in the colorful display.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Secretary of War Stimson, General George Marchall and other high army officials review a display of military might by troops and mechanized units through the capitol.
ARMY TESTS NEW 25-TON TANK
ABERDEEN, MD.—The most powerful tank of its type, the Army’s new “M-3,” undergoes impressive tryouts at the Proving Grounds. It carries seven men, one “75,” one “37,” four machine guns—and can hit 28 M.P.H!
ALASKA AIRPORT “CHAIN” BEGUN
FORT NELSON, B.C.—One of the first new airfields to stretch from the U.S. to Alaska takes shape, as men and supplies are brought through the wilderness to turn the post into a “stepping stone” for warplanes.
AIR-BASE PACT IS SIGNED
LONDON, ENG.—Historic scenes as Prime Minister Churchill and U.S. Ambassador Winant sign the epochal treaty leasing air and naval bases to the United States—in return for the 50 destroyers.
ON THE STRIKE FRONT
VIOLENCE MARKS “FORD” STRIKE
DEARBORN, MICH.—The huge auto empire slows down as striking C.I.O. workers picket the plant, rioting and forcing a shut-down. Several nonstrikers are hurt as they try to enter the factory.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—The 76-day-old tie-up at the Allis-Chalmers plant, working on defense orders, is finally brought to an end, as labor and management come to terms with the new Mediation Board.
AIRLINER CRASHES IN SWAMP
VERO BEACH, FLA.—Sixteen persons miraculously escape death when a luxury airliner lands in a jungle swamp during a storm, settling in 3 feet of water. The pilot and several others are badly hurt, however.
THRILLING COAST GUARD RESCUE
CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, WASH.—Dramatic scenes of the rescue of crew members from the Russian freighter, Vazlav Vorofsky, hard aground. Coast guardsmen remove the seamen after a hard battle against the waves.
NAZI WARPLANE HERE FOR TEST
DOWNEY, CALIF.—One of Hitler’s best fighter planes—the Messershmidt 110, gets a thorough ispection at the Vultee plant. It’s well-made and well-armed; but no match for new U.S. models.
ENSIGN ROOSEVELT ON DUTY
BOSTON, MASS.—The President’s son, F. D., Jr., reports for active duty with the fleet. He goes aboard the U.S.S. Mayrant to do his bit for national defense, after a session with the cameramen.
SPRING COMES TO “HELL’S KITCHEN”
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Spring comes to Manhattan’s West Side tenement section, and oh, boy! That means baseball for the cute little tenement tots. And when they swing into action, it’s a “natural”! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41028)
U.S.S. NO. CAROLINA COMMISSIONED
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Big defense news is the commissioning of the first U. S. battleship in 18 years. The 35,000 ton dreadnaught, completed three months ahead of schedule, goes into service at impressive ceremonies, attended by Secretary of Navy Knox and others.
SHELL PRODUCTION SPEEDED
ANDERSON, IND.—Production is being stepped up at several General Motors plants on huge orders for shells and shell-casings for the Army. New processes speed the output for 75 mm and 105 mm guns.
“AIR-RAID” FIRE FIGHTER TESTED
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Effective in fighting fires caused by “air raids” in this novel trailer, which can be towed by an auto to the scene of action. Special chemicals quickly douse stubborn oil fires.
U.S. WARSHIPS HAILED IN AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—2,500 sailor from a squadron of two cruisers and five destroyers on South Pacific “duty,” get a triumphal welcome as they parade through the city. Tons of confetti are thrown on the “gobs” in a dramatic gesture of good-will.
CLIPPER FOR BRITAIN ARRIVES (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y.—First of three super-Clippers for England arrives from the Coast via Miami, with British crews aboard to learn the “feel” of the 43-ton ship. It will soon go into Atlantic war service.
CHIC NEW EASTER SHOES SHOWN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Here’s just the thing for ladies and lassies with a desire for the “ultra” in footwear. Swanky new creations by Delman will give your “tootsies” the right touch for Spring.
BRAZIL BUILDING BIGGER NAVY
RIO DE JANEIRO—Pan-American defense is being fortified by additions to Brazil’s big fleet, now consisting of two battleships, 11 cruisers and others. Her mine-layers are in constant training.
SALMON RUN ON IN NORHTWEST
OREGON CITY, ORE.—These colorful pictures will thrill any fisherman, and others, too. They show the proper way to hook and gaff the wily salmon in his Columbia River hide-away. Yes, some do get away!
BIGGEST DIAMOND TO BE CUT
NEW YORK, N. Y. –Diamond cutters begin the long process of cutting the famed “President Vargas Diamond,” third largest ever found. It will be broken up into 23 separate stones—valued at $2.000,000.
WORLD’S BIGGEST CHESS GAME! (exclusive)
HAVANNA, CUBA—The champion takes on 618 opponents at once in this record-breaking tourney. Francisco Planas, Olympic ace, walks 15 miles doing it, and it takes 16 hours. He wins most of the matches!
SPILLS MARK SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS (exclusive)
MT. RAINIER, PARK, WASH.—One mile down into Paradise Valley! That’s the “drop” in the annual Silver Skis classic, and it proves tough for the contestants. Some take terrible falls enroute—down the treacherous course! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41029)
U. S. TO PROTECT GREENLAND
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Signing of an agreement between the U. S. and the Danish Minister in this country is a vital step in hemisphere defense. Despite Nazi-inspired threats from Denmark, the treaty will probably stand. Danish Minister Kauffmann explains the agreement.
NATION HAILS PEACE ON EASTER
NEW YORK, N.Y.—War abroad and threats to our security fail to dampen the enthusiasm of the nation’s Easter celebrators. In Manhattan, the churches are jammed and the streets overflowing with gaily-bedecked throngs.
GLENDALE, CALIF.—Impressive religious scenes mark the beautiful Easter Sunrise Service at Forest Lawn.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Pretty Nancy Strong is crowned “Queen” of the Capital’s colorful Cherry Blossom Festival, as the lovely trees burst into bloom along the Tidal Basin.
JAPAN SIGNS PACT WITH RUSSIA
TOKYO—Foreign Minister Matsuoka concludes his whirlwind tour of foreign capitals by gaining a neutrality accord with the Soviet. It’s still too early to see what the accord really means!—Meanwhile, the censor relaxes to show us how Japan turns out arms and munitions for war.
FORD STRIKE STTLED
DETROIT, MICH.—The nation hails the settlement of the strike in the big auto plant! Dramatic pictures of idle assembly lines and damaged machinery lend added emphasis to the settlement by government mediators. Everybody’s happy as the men troop back to work!
U. S. ‘CHUTE TROOPS IN ACTION
FORT BENNING, GA.—Uncle Sam’s 501st Parachute Battalion goes into action with 70 men “taking off” from six transport planes in spectacular try-outs. Three more units are being formed for this daring new phase of modern war!
BOSTON “BRUINS WIN HOCKEY CUP
DETROIT, MICH.—The Bostonians make history at Olympia Stadium, defeating the “Red Wings,” 3-1, in the final game of the Stanley Cup play-offs. They win the series in four straight games, for their second victory in three years!
BASEBALL SEASON OPENS
WASHINGTON, D. C.—President Roosevelt throws in the first ball as the Big League season gets underway. The N. Y. Yankees and the Washington Senators trade wallops, with the Yanks winning, 3-0. |
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