Veterans flood association rosters for spring debut
The Associated Inherits Name Players report a surge of veteran stars joining major league ranks as spring opens April 17 after wartime shortages. Don Gutteridge becomes Toledo Mud Hens manager and infielder, while One armed Pete Gray joins Nashville. Notable names include Bob Johnson, Zeke Bonura, Harry Kraft, Johnny Dantonio, Augie Bergamo, and others joining Minneapolis, Kansas City, St Paul, and Columbus affiliates.
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Don Gutteridge
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Toledo Mudhens
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Mudhens
Pete Gray
Nashville
Gray
Bob Johnson
Milwaukee Brewers
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Leop
Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
New York Giants
Minneapolis Millers
Harry Kraft
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies Hire Woman Scout Edith Houghton For Talent
Philadelphia report notes Bob Carpenter confirmed hiring Edith Houghton as a talent scout. A former Waves member and star of the Philadelphia Bobbies, she vows to judge players by natural ability and training, with Wilmington farm club training.
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Philadelphia Bobbies
Japan
Zollners Receive First Bid to Cage Tourney
The Fort Wayne Zollners, defending world champions, got the first invitation to the 1946 world championship cage tournament in Chicago Stadium on March 25 27 29 and April 3 5 6. Fourteen top pro teams will take part.
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Chicago
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Tiny St. Bonaventure Eyes Grid Heights Under Devore
St Bonaventure College in Olean New York signs Hugh Devore as head football coach. Devore, a former Notre Dame player and coach, is expected to arrive from New Jersey to arrange spring practices. Eleven lettermen remain with seven more due back from the armed forces.
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Holy Cross
Ed McKeever
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Frank Leahy
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Mike” Reilly
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Gardella the Character Who Hit 18 Homers
Danny Gardella from the Bronx, famed for 18 big league homers, caused a minor league shuffle after being ousted from the New York Giants training camp. The volatile outfielder and baritone singer sparked a dispute with Giants secretary Eddie Brannick before Mel Ott and club officials kept him from donning a uniform. Gardella remains in the Miami area as talk of a new pro club purchase swirls.
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Mel Ott
I Don’t Forget Blackjack at 48 Olympics
Lawton Carver argues 1948 London Games risk deep divisions as nations debate participation and pay. He warns of potential clashes over Germany Japan and Soviet tensions, recalling Berlin 1936 and urging caution in the postwar Olympic setup.
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New York
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London
Germany
Japan
Berlin
Billiardist Links One as Golfer Sinks 275 Yard Hole in One
Chicago AP reports Dave McCan dless, 1917 world amateur balkline billiards champion, holed a 275 yard ace on the fifth at Tom O'Shanter Golf Club without angles. He ignored chalk and cue, delivering a straight shot to the green.
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Chicago
Dave McCandless
Tom O'Shanter
Iowa backers ready to aid Hawkeyes with new scholarships
The article describes Iowa U boosters' efforts to recruit and aid football players through the Nile Kinnick Memorial Scholarship foundation and the Iowa I club. It notes no one is "bought" and cites increased dues, broader membership, and scholarship plans approved by the Big Ten. Dr. Anderson aims for careful, long-term rebuilding with university support.
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Red Grange
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Iowa
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Virgil Hancher
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Wawkeye
Williams and Hornsby Recall Stars and Slumps in Baseball
Sportswriter notes Ted Williams and Joe Medwick as hitters while revisiting Rogers Hornsby’s .424 record era. Hornsby’s peak years with the Cardinals and his NL scoring runs are contrasted with Medwick’s Braves release and Williams’s return to action with the Red Sox after Navy service.
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Joe Medwick
Boston Braves
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
White Sox
Cardinals
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Cobb
Ted Williams
Braves
Williams
Medwick
Boston Red Sox
Navy
Aussies Favored To Win 1946 Davis Cup Barnes Predicts
Pen Sacola Florida assessment from Lt Comdr Bruce Barnes USNR 1938 Open champion predicts Australia will capture the 1946 Davis Cup. He argues the United States lack experience and that Australia has stars like Bromwich Quist and newcomer Dennis Pails. He notes U S hopes rely on untried youths such as Bobby Falkenberg and lists ten top players with brief strengths.
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Fla
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Comdadr
Bruce Barnes
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Navy
Australia
Barnes
Naval Air Station
United States
Sam
Melbourne
Jack Bromwich
Adrian Quist
Dennis Pails
Bobby Falkenberg
Bill Tilden
Don Budge
Ellsworth Vines
Vines
Fred Perry
Britain
Bunny Austin
Henri Cochet
Hans Nusslein
Gottfried von Cramm
Jack Crawford
Francis T. Hunter
Vincent Richards
Pucks Average Speed Measured At 88 Miles Per Hour
Omaha AP report notes hockey puck average speed at 88 miles per hour based on tests with an oscilloscope. Dr Dana Warren of Omaha University cites experiments using photo electric cells and the blue line as reference. George Homenake of the Omaha Knights repeated runs to reach the average.
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Fielding Yost Reported Seriously Ill in Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor report states Fielding H. Yost retired Michigan athletic director is seriously ill in university hospital after years of declining health. He is a prominent figure in college football and served as a longtime mentor to many coaches and players.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
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University of Michigan
University Hospital
Stanwood hosts second annual junior high girls basketball invitational
The Stanwood high school gym hosts the second annual junior high girls basketball invitational tournament March 4 5 6 with trophies for first and second places. Competing teams include Clarence Wilton Junction Lisbon Stanwood London Oxford Junction Mechanicsville and Olin.
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Indians Sign Reynolds and Embree for 1946 Season
Three quarters of the Indians Big Four mound corps joined on Saturday with Allie Reynolds and Red Embree agreeing to terms for 1946. Reynolds wired acceptance and will report to spring training in Clearwater, Florida, Feb 20. Also signed were Lovill Dean Jim Hegan Horace Brightman and Clifford Mapes, leaving Steve Gromek as the remaining unsigned member.
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Bob Feller
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Masters Field Grows For 1946 Augusta Tournament
Bobby Jones and Byron Nelson head a 67 golfer guest list for the Masters at Augusta National April 4 7 1946. Nelson defending champion and two time winner leads a group including Horton Smith Gene Sarazen Henry Picard Jimmy Demaret Ralph Guldahl Craig Wood Frank Stranahan Carey Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum Jim McHale and other top pros. The event marks the first Masters since 1942 with invitations extended to former Open and Amateur champions and service champions in the European theater.
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Sam Snead
Jimmy Thomson
Sam Byrd
Harry Cooper
Vic Ghezzi
Johnny Revolta
Rizzuto Stars In Yankee Practice Tilt
DiMaggios beat the Ettens 4 to 0 in six innings as Spud Chandler and Jake Wade limited four hits. 3000 fans including visitors from Venezuela and Colombia watched Joe Gordon homer and Phil Rizzuto drive in two runs with a double while setting up a double play. Joe DiMaggio added an RBI double.
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Dike Eddleman Shines In Illini Track Dual Win
Illinois beat Ohio State 69 to 35 in a Big Ten indoor track dual as Dike Eddleman starved in both the high jump and broad jump after his return. Herb McKenley, newly transferred from Boston College, set Illinois indoor 440 yard record at 49.3, surpassing the 1940 mark of 49.4 by Wilmur McCown.
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