Wagner Known As Greatest All Round Player of All Time
NEA feature contrasts Honus Wagner with Ty Cobb highlighting Wagner as the greatest all round ball player. It notes his defensive skill, base running, and bat control, recalls key moments, and mentions his modest pay and refusal of vaudeville offers.
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Jackie Field Quits Texas Relays Spark
Jackie Field of Mission Texas withdraws from the University of Texas track team and will not compete in the Texas Relays. The football star left to devote time to studies. Ralph Ellsworth of San Antonio replaces Field and is noted as the 440 yards dash state champion from last year.
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Moore and Gilbert Tie in Amario Golf Meet
Moore and Curtis Gilbert tied for net 33 at the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association nine hole handicap tourney held yesterday at the Ross Rogers Course. Bill Jenkins and Cliff Rogers each shot 38-3-35, while J. R. Brown took low gross with 37.
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Two Texas Boys Lose in Inter-City Featherweight Duel
Chicago hosted the 16th inter-city matches with Golden Gloves action. Tony Janko of Youngstown and Jackie Graves of Minneapolis contributed points in a lopsided 14 to 2 Chicago victory over New York led by flyweight Clifford Smith and Fort Worth’s Jose Andreas. Port Arthur Tex., fighter Morris Carubia defeated Morris Corona after a first round knockout punch.
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Senators Have Hitting Power
Washington, led by Ossie Bluege, plans a strong hitting outfield with Spence and Case returning after 300+ averages. New add Bob Johnson could boost runs batted in, while pitching and infield strength remain uncertain for a 1943 Senators bid.
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Dutch) Leonard
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Texas 15-man squad heads to Houston to open season
A 15 member University of Texas baseball squad will depart Austin for Houston to begin the Southwest Conference season against Rice Institute. Coach Blair Cherry names Jim Collins likely to pitch the opener and Luke Kent the starter for Saturday.
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Training Camp Briefs From Across the League
The Associated Press report covers spring training notes from multiple cities. Reds pitcher Bucky Walters resumes activity after a sprained ankle. Braves plan outdoor workouts. Red Sox prepare for opener with Bobby Doerr set to start at second. Cubs and White Sox play a second tuneup. Yankees newcomers Keller and Knickerbocker begin camp calisthenics. Indians outpitch Purdue in a 12-3 win as Joe Heving and Otto Denning shine with strong defense and timely hitting.
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Fullerton Seeks College Football, Track Notes From New York
In a scattered article by Hugh Fullerton Jr from New York, coaches discuss spring football plans at 104 Pre-Flight School, Minnesota system inspired offenses, and scheduling. Eric Tipton of Duke remains a top candidate for the Reds left field job while other sports notes hint at awards and armed forces service.
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Cowboys and Indians to Meet in Charity Cage Game
New York April 1 They will play a charity basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden to raise about 26000 for the Red Cross. The Wyoming Cowboys national NCA A champions face the St John s Red Men of Brooklyn while Georgetown meets Toledo in the opener before about 18000 spectators.
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