This Day in History: 1945-03-15

17th Academy Awards: “Going My Way”, Bing Crosby & Ingrid Bergman win.  Bert Shepard (1 legged WW II vet) tries out as a pitcher for Washington Senators.  Billboard publishes its 1st album chart (King Cole Trio is #1).  Catholic University of Nijmegen reopens.  Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, NY.