Cardinals Hope for Edge in Spring as Browns Series Looms
St. Louis, after a muted spring training with limited long balls and many players in military service, eyes a seven game series with the Browns in St. Louis to sharpen pennant readiness. Manager Billy Southworth notes hitters lag behind pitchers while Musial finally cleared a fence, and the team emphasizes speed and defense to score the few runs needed.
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Pro Football Still Skating On Rubber Ice
NFL club owners and coaches wrapped up a three day meeting in Chicago as they eyed soon to be graduated college players for the draft while doubts linger over availability next season. The Rams exit and possible team departures fueled unrest as a revised 45 game schedule failed to satisfy delegates. The adoption of unlimited substitution drew criticism but was approved to help undermanned clubs succeed.
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Frank Carideo Named Interim Iowa Gridiron Coach
Iowa City AP report notes Frank Carideo appointed head coach Thursday after Jim Harris resigned to enter army duty. Carideo to be sworn as a navy lieutenant during April, with spring practice ending April 17 and full staff expected to depart within two weeks. Athletic director Schroeder plans to discuss future coach with Major Anderson and hopes Carideo returns after the war to aid Harris' successor.
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McKinley Hi School Awards List Honors Athletes and Cheerleaders
McKinley high school held an awards assembly Tuesday. Coach Al Sindelar awarded varsity letters to Emil Christie Dick Novak Andrew Blakey Gifford Tow Carl Berry John Chehak Fred Bissell Leo Cabalka Art Daniels Paul Per due and Warren Emil Christie received the National Athletic Scholarship Society award. Coach Farwell presented monograms to sophomores Art Wall Kenneth Coon Jerry Cimburek Jim Ryan Joe Schaber Wayne Harger Claude King Joe Klima Hubert Clark John Mesknes John White and Bob Segriff. Letters also went to cheerleaders Mary Ann Kubasa Dorothea Fry Helen Wilson and Margaret Hawkins. Rounds included Bob Fee Bob Russell John Condon Harry Wilcox Bill Jennings Bob Clem Mike Thomas Jerry Moore John Grady and Bill Custer. Awards were given to cheerleaders Kelly oennes Rahe and Charipar. mark as a batsman single double triple and home run. Coach E G Williams is anxious to fill open dates listed in the following schedule West Branch home there.
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Chapin and Gore Bowling Team Posts Strong National Score
In Chicago Chapin and Gore rolled 3 462 to rank sixth nationally this year. Captain Leo Faetz led with a 774 series, while the other series included 1 213 1 125 1 124 and 1 125 with scores of 715 692 660 and 621.
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Napoleon Lajoie Hailed as Greatest Second Sacker
Baseball legend Napoleon Lajoie is profiled as the greatest second baseman, noted for his effortless bat speed and precise technique. The piece covers his career from 1896 to 1916, the origin of the Cleveland Naps, retirement, and his postfield life including a 21-year major league run with a .338 batting average and record 988 chances as a second baseman.
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Red Wings Close In On Stanley Cup Title
The Detroit Red Wings lead the Bruins 3-0 in the best-of-seven after a 4-0 win at Boston Garden. Don Grosso scored three goals as Detroit moved one win from repeating a title run, with Boston's defense faltering for the 14,480 fans.
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Lyons Ordered to Report for Marine Corps Duty
Lieut. Ted Lyons, formerly a key White Sox pitcher, was ordered to report to Navy Pier in Chicago on Monday for duty with the Marine Corps.
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Long Commissioned Ensign in Navy Preflight Program
Independence coach LONG begins naval indoctrination at Chapel Hill. He led Independence to an undefeated football season last year. April 22 marks his reporting date for the preflight course in North Carolina.
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Monsignor Molloy Hosts Banquet for Immaculate Conception Cagers
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Molloy hosts a banquet at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday night honoring Letterwinners from Immaculate Conception High School and the Grey-named team.
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Postville baseball workouts ahead of Luana duel
Coach Blackmen says Postville’s team works hard to refine before Tuesday’s home game against Luana. Star pitcher Frank Tehel draws praise from Ken for possible future in baseball.
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Great Lakes Books Headline as Big League Foes
Great Lakes naval training station's baseball team led by Lieut Gordon S Mickey Corane will play at least 11 games with major league clubs this season. Athletic officer Lieut. Cmdr. J Russell Cook announced the schedule including the Cubs Athletics Reds Browns Indians Yankees Tigers Dodgers Phillies and Senators.
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Oakland Wins Behind Strong Pitching In Rainy Clash
Oakland defeats Saint Rose as Bernie Ange and Paul M. lead on offense and key relievers shut down the opposing lineup. Weather affected play with damp conditions lingering through the contest.
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