World War II Chronicle

World War II Chronicle: November 26, 1941

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The front page reports that 24-year-old Indians shortstop Lou Boudreau has been picked to replace Roger Peckinpaugh as Cleveland’s manager. Arthritic ankles keep “Handsome Lou” from serving during World War II, but he compiles eight all-star seasons, including 1948 when the 30-year-old player-manager bats .355 and earns the most valuable player as he leads the Indians to a World Series championship. His son-in-law is two-time Cy Young winner Denny McLain…

On page four, one of the American military advisers serving with the British in North Africa was killed by German machinegun fire… Sports section begins on page 42


Evening star. (Washington, D.C.), 26 November 1941. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1941-11-26/ed-1/

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