Armstrong Battles Beau Jack In Narrow Madison Square Garden Thriller
The aging Henry Armstrong nearly toppled lightweight champion Beau Jack in a ten round non title clash at Madison Square Garden before 19,986 attendees. Jack won by unanimous decision as Armstrong, battered yet resilient, pressed late with fierce lefts and rights, prompting talk of a possible rematch next summer at the Yankee Stadium.
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Henry Armstrong
Beau Jack
Madison Square Garden
Richard
Armstrong
Fritzie Zivic
Ambers
Henry
Beau
Jacobs
Yankee Stadium
Michalske Uncovers Spring Grid Talent
Iowa State coach Mike Michalske reported a stronger spring practice with two new candidates and two improved players among 34 to report. Meredith Warner from Des Moines appears as the top back, a 175 pounder who showed kicking and passing ability after a three year layoff. Bob Erickson of Boone and Keith Koch of Waverly earned praise as standout linemen in the first week of drills.
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Bob Erickson
Boone
Keith Koch
Waverly
Michalske
Cyclone
Brooklyn and Giants Fire Up 1943 Lineups in Exhibition Openers
In New York Brooklin prepares its 1943 roster for a Saturday exhibition with the Boston Red Sox, while the Dodgers drop a 3 inning game and Brooklyn homers highlight the session. Philadelphia opens its exhibition with the Athletics in Wil, Del, as Sheriff Garton resumes duties.
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New York
Brookisnee
Saturns
Boston Red Sox
Doderrs
Howie Reclassified as 1A Aims to Boost Cardinals 1943 World Series
The text notes Howie being reclassified to 1A and discusses the St Louis Cardinals' chances in the 1943 World Series. It mentions Pollet and a loss of Johnny Bas, with Bas heading to New Orleans for a draft physical, and alludes to uncertain provisional medical or roster details surrounding eligibility.
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Howie
Stars Cardinals
Johnny
Bas
New Orleans
Niggling to Pitch Exhibition Double at Cape Girarday
Poorly legible notes describe a baseball exhibition double feature at Cape Girarday with players named as Johnny and Denny Galehouse and Osterm. The record mentions airmen and a seven practice session on Friday with unclear details.
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Cape Girarday
Turdayr Johnny
Solitnesoerth
Ve Sundra
Mbert
Denny Galehouse Ang Osterm
Zechs Éethe Hofma
Wolff to Share Chores in Wilmington Exhibition
WOLFF TO SHARE CHORES IN WILMINGTON. Manager Mack sends Lumsn Morris Jee and Roser Wolff to ball for the opening exhibition game against the Phillies. First set will be handled by 2 ert this ter. Das a os Be loner.
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Wolff
Wilmington
Dri
Fe Mack
Lumsn Morris
Jee
Roser Wolff
Delphin Athletics
Phillies
Indians retain Henry Edwards in 3A class standings
The Cleveland Indians announced they would keep outfielder Henry Edwards in class 3A. Edwards, 24, played with Baltimore last year and is noted for his dependents while remaining with the team.
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Hank Edwards
Norah Oh Oma
Cleveland Indians
Seaece
Henry Edwards
Edwards
Baltimore
Giants Aim to Add Catcher as Open NL Farm Game Looms
New York Giants set to open with Jersey City Giants in an International League farm game. Van Lingle Muntein and Bill Lohrman to pitch for the Giants while Mel Ott eyes another catcher as Harry Hooper mulls a move.
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Gu Giente
Jersey City Giants
van Lingle Muneeiton
Bill Lohrman
Giants
Mel Ort
Harry Eae Om
Poland
Cate ‘Rine
Gus Mannot
Ray Berres
DD vs Yo Evansville opening schedule notes
The article outlines a six game stretch in nine days starting with a Detroit contest. Manager Jimmy Wilson plans to use four pitchers per game to showcase rookie talent. Tigers manager Steve ON selects Newhouser and Wheil Trucks for the mound duties.
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Evansville
Chicago Cubs
Detroit
Saturdas
Jimmy Wilson
Manquer Steve ON
Tigers
Newhouser
Wheil Trucks
Reds Add Shortstop Brewster in Exhibition Games
Cincinnati Reds bolster roster with Reserve Shortstop Charley Brewster, a 302 hitter last season with Neghville, slated for service adjustment after military status change. Brewster’s return affects infielder lineup in Saturday and Sunday exhibitions against Chicago White Sox.
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REDS
Louisville
Charley Brewster
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Brewster
Neghville
Buckeye swimmers lead AAU meet with two titles
Ohio State tops the National AAU swimming championships in New York with 24 points, edging Michigan by nine. Buckeyes claim titles in the 220-yard freestyle and 1-meter dive, while Rutgers takes two titles in the 220-yard breaststroke and the 300-yard individual medley.
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NEW York
Ohio State
Buckeyes
A.A. U
New York Athletic
University of Michigan
Michigan
Wolverines
Rutgers
William Smith
Frank Dempsey
Charles Gantner
Norman Siegal
Smith
Jack Medica
Alan Jo Yale
Keo Nakama
John Patten
Michican
Gantner
Joseph Verdeur
North Branch
Ymc.a
Philadelphia
Irving Einbinder
Elroy Heidke
Purdue
Dempsey
Charlies Batterman
Gil Evans
James Strong
Siegal
Mike Priano
Robert de Groot
Sampson
N. Y. Naval
Tom Jackson
Yale
Merton Church
Harry Holiday
Charles Fries, Jr
Jack Patten
Tex Hughson Poised as 30-Game Winner for Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox expect Tex Hughson to reach 25 or 30 victories this season after a dramatic comeback. Hughson, who nearly quit a year ago due to a sore shoulder, credited a Miami clinic and doctor for his improvement and lines up for a spring exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Brooklyn
Cecil
Tex) Hughson
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Tex
Hughson
Joe Cronin
Miami
Boston
Brooklyn Dodgers
College Athletics Doomed Says Ingram
Portland report cites Major William A. Ingram of the Marines and former University of California football coach predicting collapse of college athletics. He warns that every 18 and 19 year old will be mobilized by July 1 and that armed services will keep many, leaving little time for sports.
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Ore
INS
William A. Ingram
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Marines
University of California
Navy
United States
Ingram
Armed Services
Death of Harry Lowrey Jr. prompts Cubs spring delay
Los Angeles report says four year old son of former Los Angeles outfielder Harry Lowrey Jr died Saturday after a month of illness. Lowrey was recalled by the Chicago Cubs last fall but did not report to spring camp at French Lick Indiana due to the child's illness.
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LOS Angeles
Harry Lowrey
Harry
Peanuts) Lowrey
Lowrey
Chicago Cubs
French Lick
Ind
Boxers Scattered Results Reported Across Cities
The brief telegraphic notes show a spread of boxing results and fighter mentions. Names include Armstrong, Belioise, Williams, Sprearly, Jolson, Eltis, and Musters among others, with sparse city pairings and inconsistent scores. The lack of full context limits precise outcomes.
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New York
Augusta
Henry Armstrong
Iis
Angeles
New
Pheladelphia
Mike Belioise
Charlie Williams
Iladeliphia
Boston
Samms Puiter
Tél
Besten
Bill Sprearly
Nanticoke
Worcester
Mass
al Jolson
The
Eddie Eltis
Tampa
Madison
Mathewson, the Big Six of Pitchers and His Era
Baseball writer Harry Grayson surveys Christy Mathewson, nickname the Big Six, detailing his imposing build, unmatched control, and unique pitches. Quotes from McGraw Mack Coakley praise Matty as the greatest, noting his 372–189 record, 2447 strikeouts, and three shutouts in the 1905 World Series, shaping a storied era of Giants and early pennant glory.
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Christopher Mathewson
New York
Sam Crane
Mathewson
Matty
John McGraw
Connie Mack
Mack
McGraw
Waddell
Bender
Plank
Coombs
Robert Moses Grove
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Andy Coakley
Columbia
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Fred Merkle
Fred Snodgrass
Brown
Cubs
Christy Mathewson
Texas Relays Lists Mostly Service Teams
At the Texas Relays in Austin, 69 schools and service camps field 544 athletes, about half the usual. The University of Texas remains favored in the 440 yard relay despite Jackie Field leaving to focus on studies. Service teams number eleven among eight universities and colleges plus junior colleges and high schools. Relays director Clyde Littlefield expects at least two records to fall, including a pole vault mark once held by Harold Hurt.
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Austin
Texas
Jackie Field
University of Texas
Field
Clyde Littlefield
Harold Hurt
Nebraska
Billy Moore
Drake University
Pets Watkins
Baker Happy As Coach for Wigwam Tribe
Del Baker switches from Detroit Tigers manager to Cleveland Indians coach and expresses happiness with the new role. Lou Boudreau praises Baker for improving pitcher Al Milnar, who has fluctuating prior seasons from 18 16 in 1940 to 12 19 in 1941 and 6 8 in 1942.
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Baker
Detroit
Walter Briggs
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
al Milnar
Milnar
Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice announces probate for Edwin C. Novek in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa. The instrument presented on April 9 aims to be his Last Will and Testament with proof and admission to probate sought by Arthur Axmeir as clerk of the court.
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Iowa
Linn County
Edwin C. Novek
Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Four Men Out For Practice In Hawk Camp
Iowa City The University of Iowa football spring drills open with only four players practicing on day two, down from six on day one. Freshmen dominate the turnout as C H Cook, Harold Fiala, Bob Liddy, and Bob Farley suit up, with several hopefuls expected next week. Coach Jim Harris says the group will grow to 20 or 25 with time.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Jim Harris
University of Iowa
Harris
Hawkeye
C. H. Cook
Winthrop
Harold Fiala
Waterloo
Bob Liddy
Monticello
Hawk Guard
Bob Farley
Victor
Forrest Masterson
Louisville
Ohio
Don Lehmkuhl
Cedar Rapids
Dick Hoerner
Dubuque
Bill Barbour
Mason City
Hoerner
Barbour
Chicago
Andy Novosad
Pro Grid Bosses Meet to Decide Future Status
National Football League holds a three day Chicago meeting to decide if clubs will play next fall or be frozen and players dispersed. Owner views, draft questions, and future of franchises amid war era uncertainty cited.
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Pro Grid
New York
National Pro Football League
Chicago
Jack Mara
Giants
Mara
Jack
Polo Grounds
Fred Mandel
Detroit Lions
Jimmy Murphy
Canton
Inl
Daily Ledger
George Munger
Cardinals
Eddie Lake
Red Sox
Eugene Brown Named Head of Cedar Rapids Tennis Group
Eugene Brown was named president of the Cedar Rapids Tennis association at a YMCA dinner, succeeding acting President Russell Knapp. John Gross became vice president, Dora Jane Hamblin secretary, and Erwin Wasta treasurer for 1943. The club slated a city wide May season tournament at Kenmore Golf Club and three Red Cross tournaments under USLTA sponsorship. Proceeds go to war relief. winners receive certificates. A membership drive will be organized. contact ae Gandling at 5189.
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Eugene Brown
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Russell Knapp
Y.M.C.A
John Gross
Dora Jane Hamblin
Erwin Wasta
Kenmore Golf Club
United States Lawn Tennis Association
National Association
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Ae Gandling
Dykes Eyes White Sox Pennant Hopes With Strong Pitching
Chicago manager Jimmy Dykes predicts a pennant push aided by solid pitching and defense. He notes comeback possibilities for Moose Salters and pace-setting outfield candidates, while detailing an eager mix of veterans and rookies contending for infield and catching roles.
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EW York
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Thornton Lee
Edgar Smith
Lee
Smith
Moose Salters
Wally Moses
Ralph Hodgin
San Francisco
Thurman Tucker
Fort Worth
Frank Kalin
Hollyewood
Joe Kuhel
Don Kellaway
Luke Appling
Jimmy Grant
St. Paul
Jimmy Webb
Dick Culler
Mike Tresh
Tommy Turner
Vincent Castino
Lubbock
Texas
Thomas Jordan
Waterloo
Shreveport
Bill Dietrich
Orvall Grove
Joe Haynes
John Humephries
Lee Ross
Jake Wade
Gordon Maltzberger
Floyd Speer
Bill Swift
Jack Teagan
Wisconsin Rapids
Dorothy Kirby Wins North and South Women’s Golf Meet
Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta defeated Jane Crum of Orangeburg 5 and 3 to win the North and South women’s golf match in Pinehurst. Kirby led early with sharp chipping and putting, was 3 up at the turn, won the tenth hole and closed out the match on the fifteenth.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Jane Crum
Orangeburg
S. C
Miss Kirby
Divorce Petition Filed in Linn County District Court
Irvin combiar files for absolute divorce from Ethel combiar on grounds of cruelty and inhuman treatment. Petition on file in Linn County Iowa District Court. defendant must appear by noon of the second day of the next May 1943 term or default judgment may be entered.
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Linn County
Irvin
Combiar
Ethel Wife
Ethel
Iowa
Linn
Iowa Navy Uses Three Golf Holes for Preflight Sports
Iowa City reports cadets will use three holes of the University of Iowa golf course for football and other preflight activities. The navy already uses the area while greens are fenced and kept for postwar golfers. Holes 5 6 and 7 are rented, and hole 4 is removed with the revised layout.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
U. S. Navy
Department of Athletics
E. G. Schroeder
Navy
Four Positions Open In Cyclone Lineup
Iowa State coach Clayton Sutherland says four spots on the baseball team are unsettled as of Saturday. Infield roles at two or three positions and one outfield post remain open while Gene Phelps and Luther are slated as catcher and first baseman.
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INS
Iowa State
Clayton
Chick) Sutherland
Sutherland
Gene Phelps
Wells
Minn
Ken Luther
Sioux City
Jim Sears
Mason City
Dayle Klett
Everly
Luther
Phelps
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