Buck Newsom Hopes Face Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944
Buck Newsom, weighing 222 pounds, may join Brooklyn at Ebbets Field this summer after a possible trade from St Louis Browns. Washington Senators explore a sale to Brooklyn or Chicago while Detroit failed to sign him. If moved, Newsom would bolster the Dodgers pitching staff behind Whit Wyatt and Kirby Higbe. Separately, a bowl game saw Farrell Lumber edge International Harvester. Navy relief fund gains 3701.49 from the All-Star track meet.
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Junior Loop Leads Keglers in Night of 600s at Louie's Alleys
In the Junior League at Louie's Alleys Farl Bleakney led with 635 followed by Hook 631 and Harris 624 as 600-plus totals highlighted a busy night. Team action dominated Amarillo Bowl with Mann's Cakes and Reager's Market posting wins over mixed crews and the Army and Navy store matching the pace.
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Soldier Ghezzi May Defend PGA Title
Asheville April 1 Soldiers at Fort Monmouth and PGA figures discuss Victor Ghezzi defending his PGA Championship as the tournament heads to Atlantic City May 25 30. The Army relief fundraiser looms and furloughs appear possible. Gene Sarazen and Porky Oliver are among the others considered for Atlantic City entry. The Asheville event opens with a $5 000 purse and practice rounds.
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Gene Sarazen
PGA
Porky) Oliver
Camp Dix
N. J
Army
Navy
Yankees Defense Drives Pennant Dream In 1940s Style
The Yankees are favored to win the American league pennant again due to airtight defense built by Joe McCarthy. Key players include DiMaggio Gordon Rizzuto Dickey and Henrich with centers of strength in McCarthy’s infield. Pitching may be light but steady, as new rookies fill gaps and veterans stay reliable.
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Atley Donald
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Red Rolfe
Budky Hassett
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Boston
Peck
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K. M. Landis
Yale Aim Chooses Coach As Neely Visits Yates Inquiries
Yale continues its search for a football coach as Jess Neely of Rice visits the Yates era and discussions unfold. Elsewhere Frank Coombs trains for the Midwest Amateur at 85, while coach Ray Ride of Case reports the first 1942 hard luck tale from Bob Callaghan. Baseball chatter links Bobo Newsom, Clark Griffith, and Johnny Mize amid trades and roster reshuffles. Stan Musial is hailed as rookie of the year by tabloid writers.
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Pop” Coombs
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Bettina Seeks Joe Louis Shot After Dorazio Win
Former light heavyweight champ Melio Bettina of Beacon New York edged Gus Dorazio Philadelphia 10 rounds for his tenth straight heavyweight win. Bettina rallied after a sixth round knockdown and held a narrow unanimous decision as Dorazio faded late. Bettina weighed 185 pounds to Dorazio's 190.
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Sixth Column Upsets Fregineers to Win College Meet
In Amarillo College intramurals the Sixth Column defeated the Fregineers 39 to 22 to claim the league title with a 5 3 record. Boys standings list Lawyers Engineers Sixth Column and others. girls standings show Basketeers Hell Cats Xettes Badgerettes and Superettes. An all star boys team was chosen to play the Never Sweats, a squad of varsity freshmen.
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Entry List Swells for Bluebonnet Relays
The Bluebonnet relays at Brownwood draw growing entries with about 175 already entered and expectations of 300 plus. Feature event includes the 120 yard high hurdles where Speedy Pete Owens of Howard Payne faces Jack Harper, 1940 champion hurdler of Mississippi, now a soldier at Camp Bowie.
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Howard Payne
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Mississippi
Camp Bowie
Mick Cochrane to Manage Great Lakes Naval Team
Mickey Cochrane, former Athletics star catcher and Tigers manager, officially becomes pilot of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station baseball squad. He may also catch a few games this season while aiding in the navy’s physical hardening program and pursuing possible postwar managerial opportunities.
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Bump) Hadley
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Sixth Column Basketball Lineup and Positions
Forward-Carl Baker sixth column Forward Ray McManus sixth column Center Gordon Robinson Engineers Guard Max Calloway Lawyers Guard Don Spikes Sixth Column
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Don Spikes
LeRoy Byrd to End Run With Black Mass Players
LeRoy Byrd of the Black Mask Players in Sanborn School production The Vulture will give his last Ama rillo performance as he reports for service in the air corps on April 7. The three act mystery comedy opens tomorrow night at 8 20 in the Sanborn auditorium sponsored by the Sanborn PTA.
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