Derby Favorites Affected by Own Doubts and Injuries
The Kentucky Derby near May 6 at Churchill Downs sees no clear favorite as colts and fillies face withdrawals and training setbacks. Durazna is out due to schedule issues, Twilight Tear and Miss Keeneland may be unavailable, and Pukka Gin races with reports of a bad ankle. Widener’s Platter and other top juveniles linger as long shots like Bel Reigh gain chatter.
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New York
Col
Matt Winn
Churchill Downs
Brownell Combs
Glamor Gal
Durazna
Ben Jones
Warren Wright
Twilight Tear
Miss Keeneland
Jezzabel
Occupy
Don Jose H
Seeing Eye
Mexico
Black Badge
Boy Knight
Grant Rice
Col. C. V. Whitney
George D. Widener
Platter
Pukka
Jamaica
Andy Schuttinger
Widener
Bert Mullholland
Pilate
Lucky Draw
Widener Barn
Bel Reigh
Mrs. Tilyou
Christopher
Belmont
Giants manager Ott to report for draft physical in Camden
West Point N J dispatch reports New York Giants manager Mel Ott ordered to report for draft physical on April 24 in Camden N J. Ott, in town for the club’s exhibition with West Point cadets, also said pitcher Harry Feldman will rejoin the team Tuesday after a week at Fort Smith Ark.
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West Point
N. J
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Camden
N.J
Ott
Giants
West Point Cadets
Harry Feldman
Fort Smith
Ark
Tuesay
Beau Jack Takes Physical Exams
Beau Jack, former lightweight titleholder from Augusta, Georgia, underwent X-ray and mental tests at Fort Benning, Georgia, as he faced induction into military service. He expressed no preference for a branch if accepted.
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Fort Benning
Beau Jack
Sidney Walker
Army
Augusta
New York
Jeff Heath Signs His Indian Pact
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jeff Heath left for Chicago to join the roster after signing his 1944 contract. He had been a notable holdout all winter with terms not disclosed though a bonus clause based on attendance was believed to be included.
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Cleveland
Jeff Heath
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Tribe
Heath
Franklin Takes Two Firsts in City Relays
The Franklin Thunderbolts win two varsity relays at the ninth annual city meet on their track. McKinley and Roosevelt place behind Franklin in several events with Franklins set meet marks long ago.
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Franklin
Franklin Thunderbolts
Thunderbolt Speedsters
McKinley
Wilson
Orville Rust
Jim McLain
Andy Blakey
Roy Lee
Bill Trunecek
Golden Bear
Dick Rust
Eggelston
Rasley
Sturm
Roosevelt
Sanford
Thunderbolts
Wilson Ramblers
Sheronick
Gaines
Anderson
Henderson
Thunderbolts Wandel
Howland
Pinch
Lytel
Frankin
Franlin
Makinley Roosevelt
Frank
Nova Stops Hartnek in Sixth Round
In Omaha at the city auditorium Lou Nova knocked out Paul Hartnek in the sixth round. Hartnek, former Chicago Golden Gloves champ, weighed 188 to Nova’s 205 and was hurt by a right to the heart after a strong earlier contest.
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Omaha
Paul Hartnek
Lou Nova
van Nuys
Calif
Nova
Yogi
Hartnek
City Auditorium
Harinek
Hariiek
Paddy O'Leary
Denver
Golden Glover
Mike O'Leary
Mike Collins
del Cockayne
Des Moines
Cecil Bradley
Jefferson
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Plans Friday Meeting
Cedar Rapids Tennis association to hold its first meeting of the year at 6 p.m. Friday at the YMCA. Acting President John Gross announced the gathering to organize for the summer season and outline event plans while presenting awards to last summer's city tournament winners. Reserve with Erwin Wasta by phone.
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Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Y.M.C.A
John Gross
Gross
Reservatong
Erwin Wasta
Boxing Roundup Scores From Cities Across the Nation
The Associated Press lists multiple boxing results with fighters from Ike Williams to Jens Moroney. Notable outcomes include knockouts by Williams in Philadelphia and Mancini in Holyoke, with several outpoints and decisive finishes in cities like Providence Newark and Scranton.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Mike del Ry Jit
Los Angeles
Lomanha
Lou Nova
van Nuys
Calif
Paul Marrick
Omaha
Providence
R. Y
Charles
Cabby" Lewis
New York
Maurice
Jefty
Lachance
Isnta
Renton
Tony Shuree
Boston
Henry Jones
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Pittsburgh
Buddy Walker
Ivity
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Buffalo
Chicago
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Johnny Rozina
Milwaukee
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Boom Room
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Hartford
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Scranton
Harold
Jamaica
Smith
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Puerto Rico
Naval coaching rumors swirl around Leahy Faurot and Seahawks
The piece weighs naval football chatter linking Frank Leahy of Notre Dame with the Seahawks and Don Faurot of the preflight team. It notes no solid basis for Leahy’s move and predicts possible matchups between Great Lakes and Seattle if true, while reflecting on spring training and boxing anecdotes.
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Ohio State
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Chicago
Leahy
Navy
Seahawk
Great Lakes
Seahawks
Faurot
South Bend
Smulekoff Junior Legion Nine Aims to Build Stronger Team
Paul Ferguson inherits Smulekoff's squad and targets improvement after a 1 win 9 loss season. Veterans like Naughton Howe Driscoll Davis Calahan and new comer Cromwell bolster a youthful lineup led by Ferguson's son Paul Jr. The team reshuffles positions including Naughton to second base and Crisinger as catcher as youngsters contend for spots.
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American Legion
Russell Schamberger
Baker's
Russ
Paul Ferguson
Paul
Smulekoff
Johnny Naughton
John Howe
Glenn Driscoll
Bob Davis
Albert Calahan
Shay
Paul Jr
John Naughton
Smiulekoff
Harold Cooper
Cromwell
Albert Callahan
Marquette Enters Jumper in Drake Relays
Des Moines AP Kenneth Weisner of Marquette is entered for the Drake Relays on April 29 as the top college indoor high jumper with a best of 6 feet 5% inches. Northwestern filed entries including Henry Altepeter in the quarter and half mile relays the sprint medley and the 40-yard dash.
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DES Moines
Kenneth Weisner
Mar~quette
Drake
Weisner
Dave Albritton
Dayton
Ohio
Chicago
Northwestern University
Henry Altepeter
St. Louis
Layden Says NFL Play Up to Government During War
Philadelphia AP Elmer Layden states NFL continuity hinges on government decisions and wartime aims as owners meet. He argues leagues aid war effort and keep morale, while opposing reactivating rosters with underage players and urging college development for 16 or 17 year olds.
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Philadelphia
Elmer Layden
National Football League
Layden
Williams Fells Mike Delia Early In First Round
Ike Williams defeated Mike Delia in 1 54 of the first round in Philadelphia. The bout paved the way for a potential title fight with Bob Montgomery, promoter Herman Taylor said the winner would get Montgomery before Montgomery enters military service. The crowd of 9 447 paid 26 777 89 dollars gross.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Bob Montgomery
Ike
Mike Delia
Arena
Williams
Herman Taylor
Montgomery
North and South women's golf tournament leaders
Pinehurst North Carolina Marjorie Row of Anniston Alabama and Margaret Gunther of Memphis Tennessee led the field into the first round of match play Tuesday in the 42nd annual North and South women's golf tournament. The two Southern players tied for medal honors in Monday's qualifying with scores of 76.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Marjorie Row
Anniston
Ala
Margaret Gunther
Memphis
Hawk Nine in Weekend Test With Gophers
Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa baseball team faces Minnesota in a two game weekend set to stay in title contention in the Big Ten race.
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Hawk
Gophers
Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
Minnesota
Iowa City Coach Seeks Practice as Danner Heads to Marines
Iowa City baseball coach Waddy Davis is missing Dave Danner who joined the Marines after showing promise in early practice. Danner, a standout guard on the Iowa basketball squad, left with hopes for outdoor work and informal games against Navy Seahawks. Pitchers Ives Hokanson and Gipple need game condition practice. Minnesota’s Gene Kelly, who beat Iowa last year, is next in line to challenge the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa City
INS
Waddy
Davis
Dave Danner
Danner
Iown
The
Marines
Navy Seahawks
Dick Ives
Wilmer Hokanson
Bob Gipple
Hawkeyes Host Minnesota In Final Home Games
Iowa Statewide four game home stretch ends with twin tests against Minnesota in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes seek revenge for two spring losses at Minneapolis while aiming to build a conference lead after a 2-1 start and a 7-1 loss to Wisconsin under Coach Waddy Davis.
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Hawkeyes
Minnesota
Iowa City
Iowans
Minneapolis
Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Waddy Davis
Novikoff Misses Cubs Opener with Muscle Pull
Chicago outfielder Lou Novikoff, nicknamed the Mad Russian, pulled a leg muscle in his first Cubs workout of the season and will miss the opener in Cincinnati against the Reds. He stayed in Chicago for treatment after missing spring training due to his wife’s illness.
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Chicago
Lou Novikoff
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Reds
Cub
California
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