Sutherland Remembered as a Steelers Architect and Pitt Icon
Tribute to Dr. John Bain "Jock" Sutherland the famed Pitt coach and Steelers mentor. He rebuilt the Steelers from the cellar to contend for a title era, coached stars like Goldberg Daugherty and Skladany, and left a lasting mark on Pitt football and pro football history.
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Jock” Sutherland
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Pop Warner
Stanford
Jock
Southern California
Trojans
Howard Jones
Panthers
Pasadena
Washington
Ninth Circuit Rules Baseball Not Covered by Draft Rehire Act
The Ninth Circuit upheld a district ruling that returning veterans in baseball do not have reemployment rights under the draft act. The Hollywood Club of the Pacific Coast League released four players after war service, and the court found baseball is seasonal work not protected by selective service reemployment. It also noted improved play standards during players’ service, making prewar rehiring unreasonable.
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San Francisco
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Hollywood Club
Hollywood
Ty Cobb’s League Stolen Bases Reach 892 Total
Ty Cobb accumulated 892 stolen bases in league games from 1905 to 1928, marking a historic baserunning record in early baseball history.
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Ty Cobb
Reds Show Concern Over Mound Staff Greenberg Back on First for Tribe
In Topeka Kansas Hank Greenberg may serve as playing vice president for the Cleveland Indians at the opener next Tuesday as injuries hit the team. Eddie Robinson misses time with a foot injury leaving Elbie Fletcher as primary first baseman amid 7-2 win over the Giants. Greenberg’s leadership and readiness are emphasized as he may start at first if Robinson cannot go.
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Eddie Robinson
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Lou Boudreau
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Tommy Hughes
Howard Fox
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Denny Galehouse
Boston
Frankie Baumbholtz
John Wyrostek
Dom DiMaggio
Johnny Neun
Bud Lively
Herman Wehmeier
Kent Peterson
Eddie Erantt
Harry Gumbert
Nean
Harry
Bucky Walters
Ewell Blackwell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Syracuse
Boxing Measures Spread Across States After Ring Deaths
Boxing commissions in seven states adopt safety steps after two ring deaths this year. Eight count on knockdowns, 30 day layoffs, stricter examinations, and padded gloves for pros. New York requires fingerprinting for licenses.
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New York
California
Ilinois
Washington
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
National Boxing Association
Chicago
Sam Baroudi
Ezzard Charles
Leroy DeCatur
Hollywood
Calif
State Athletic Commission
Finishing Room Keglers Clinch McBee Bowling Title
Rowland Congdon reports Finishing Room Keglers clinched the McBee Bowling League championship with two wins in their final three, led by Frank Calvin's 559 set and 177 season average. The team beat Machine No. 2 2,167 pins as Everett Bingman added a 471 set. Prize money ranges from $50 to $5 across standings with the next prize rounds to be contested Wednesday night.
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Frank Calvin
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Ted
Office
Woody West
Jim Scriven
Tennis Pros Kramer and Riggs Set Cleveland Stop
Tennis professionals Jack Kramer and Bobby Riggs, on a cross country tour, will perform in Cleveland on April 22. Kramer holds a 47 to 18 lead over Riggs, with his latest win marking the tour’s first victory here on December 30.
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Jack Kramer
Bobby Riggs
Kramer
Giants Option Young Pitcher Kennedy to Millers
The New York Giants optioned southpaw Monte Kennedy to the Minneapolis Millers on a 24 hour recall basis.
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Wichita
Kas
New York Giants
Monte Kennedy
Minneapolis Millers
Galento to Wrestle Canton on April 29 in Local Bout
Tony Galento renowned for his barroom brawls and a former Joe Louis challenger is set to wrestle in town on April 29. He will face Irish Jack Dillon of Boston in the advertised match, promising a marquee confrontation.
Citation Holds Off KDTF Bid In Havre de Grace Sprint
In a tough mile pace at Havre de Grace on Monday the Calumet colt Citation appears hard to topple by Knock Down the Favorite over a short distance. My Request may gain equal rating if more distance proves decisive. Claude Harmon, 31, plans Open and British Open bids after Masters. Joe Louis returns from England with two poodles renamed Mike and Sol.
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Saggy
Citation
Havre de Grace
KDTY
Claude Harmon
Joe Louis
England
Peter
Paul
Mike
Sol
Red Sox opening day draws Fenway crowd and marathon fantasy
Boston fans fill Fenway Park for the morning and afternoon openers with hopes runners may finish the Boston Marathon inside the park. Twelve year old Alan Griffith Newsom, son of Bobo, aims to become a major league pitcher and will try out for Laurinsburg region junior team in S C. Mrs Lou Gehrig says she quit pro football because salaries are excessive and opaque.
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Boston
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Alan Griffith Newsom
Bobo
Laurinsburg
S.C
Lou Gehrig
California
Dark Horses Now Contenders In North-South Golf Tourney
At Pinehurst North Carolina the 46th North and South women's golf tournament saw dark horses rise as contenders in second round match play. Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio and Mrs. Edwin Longcope of Bronxville NY posted strong wins and others like Mrs. J D Platt of Pinehurst and Carol Diringer of Tiffin Ohio performed well while favorites Louise Suggs and Estelle Lawson Page remained in contention.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Estelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hill
Peggy Kirk
Findlay
Ohio
Jane Martin
Pittsburgh
Edwin Longcope
Bronxville
N.Y
Jean Hopkins
Cleveland
J. D. Platt
Carol Diringer
Tiffin
Bowling Green Golf Team Opens Season on Strenuous Course
Bowling Green University prepares for 11 road and home matches under coach F. E. Marsh with four lettermen returning. Captain John Hersland leads Meredith Davis Maurice Seiple and Paul Schadek as the squad moves to the Country Club layout for daily workouts. Schedule features home and away bouts with Michigan Toledo Ohio Wesleyan Lawrence Tech and Michigan Normal, starting April 30.
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F. E. Marsh
Bowling Green University
Bowling Green County Club
John Hersland
Toledo Libby
Meredith Davis
Maurice Seiple
Fostoria
Paul Schadek
Shelby
Michigan
Toledo
Ohio Wesleyan
Lawrence Tech
Michigan Normal
Ohio University
Royals Clash With Lakers In Game Two After 80 72 Loss
The Rochester Royals head to game two of the National League basketball playoff after losing 80 72 to the Minneapolis Lakers in Minneapolis last night.
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Rochester Royals
Minneapolis Lakers
Plan Midget Races Cincinnati at Fayetteville Park Speedway
The Ron Oco Park Speedway in Fayetteville, Cincinnati will open midget auto races on May 1 with a 10,000 spectator capacity. Albert Spievak, attorney for the company, announced the plan and noted the company has recently incorporated.
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Cincinnati
Fayetteville
Albert Spievak
Windsor Nines Top Chauncey Dover 9 2 In Win
Windsor High Indians of Stockport defeated Chauncey Dover 9 to 2 behind five hit pitching by Ken Scott. White Bebout and Ash each had two safeties, and no Chauncey batter had more than one hit. It was Windsor’s second straight win after a 10-5 season start over Amesville. For Windsor games contact Coach Heck Harkins at the high school.
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Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Sutherland
Panthers
Gophers
Irish
Rams
Marshall Goldberg
Howie O'Dell
Dick Cassiano
Hal Stebbins
Knute Rockne
Frank Carideo
Marchy Schwartz and Company
Pitt
Joe Donchess
Joe Skladany
Ray Montgomery
Goldberg
Ralph Daugherty
Jess Quatse
Charley Hartwig
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Steelers
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Bandana
Jock Sutherland
Stockport
Windsor High Indians
Chauncey Dover
Ken Scott
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Amesville
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Bullets Rally to Take Game Two in ABA Title Series
Baltimore Bullets beat Philadelphia Warriors 66 to 63 to even the best of seven in the ABA title series. The Bullets outscored the Warriors 46 to 22 in the second half after trailing 41 to 20 at halftime.
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Baltimore Bullets
Philadelphia Warriors
Basketball Association of America
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Warrior
Ted Williams Leads AL Home Runs In Three Seasons
Boston star Ted Williams led the American League in home runs for three seasons 1941 1942 and 1947 highlighting his power hitting with the Red Sox.
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Ted Williams
Boston
Calumet Nominates Derby Favourites With Likely Top Pair
Calumet Farm names Citation Coaltown Free America Bewitch Beau Dandy and Whirl Blast for the Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs. Shortest priced pair expected to carry top honors while Bewitch heads to the Oaks. Free America, by Blenheim II out of Columbiana, has mixed results and prior injury.
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NEA
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Citation
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Whirl Blast
Ben A. Jones
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Washington Park
Big Seven Favored In Randa Meet
Lawrence Kansas reporting the Big Seven Conference is seen as the favorite to dominate the Kansas Relays track and field carnival in its 23rd running. The Missouri Tigers lead the field with a strong team, while Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace is expected to win the 120 yard high hurdles, though Bud Garter of Missouri may challenge.
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Kansas Relays
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Kansas University
Missouri Tigers
Harrison Dillard
Baldwin- Wallace
Missouri
Bud Gartier
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