War era 1943 All Star team announced by Sporting News
The 1943 all star squad reflects wartime changes with nine first time selections by the Baseball Writers Association. Morton Cooper remains from 1942 as catcher alongside pitcher Walker Cooper for the Cardinals, with Luke Appling returning and Stan Musial leading the lineup. Laur ee n Chandler tops voting among pitchers while Rudy York Billy Hermann and Bill Nicholson highlight veterans who finally made the grade.
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Star Battery
ST. Louis
Allstar
Sporting News
Baseball Writers Association
Morton Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Luke Appling
Shortstag
Chicago White Sox
Billy Hermann
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rudy York
Detroit Tigers
Billy Nicholson
Chicago Cubs
Walker Cooper
Cardinals
Dick Wakefield
Bill Johnson
New York Yankees
Stan Musial
Musial
Laureen Chandler
Rick Wakefield
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Bill Nicholson
Chicago Cub
Billy Hernan
Ate A Appling
oOreat Ae Johnson
Gooner
Spurceon Chandler
Truett Sewell
Pittsburgh Fpiraters
Hoppe-Cochran Duel Draws Attention in Three Cushion Show
The Hoppe Cochran three cushion match in Chicago features Willie Hoppe and Will ie Cochran in a gritty exhibition. Cochran wins one block 51 44 then 50 40, but Hoppe rallies to a 62 48 final block over 54 innings. The day totals are Hoppe 150 Cochran 149. The cross country series shows Cochran with a 60 point lead from Kansas City and Chicago scores 250 248 in favor of Cochran after five blocks. The rivals continue through Saturday in Chicago then head to Detroit and New York.
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Willie Hoppe
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San Francisco
Hoppe
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Kansas City
Detroit
New York
Boston Franchise Bid Looms as Pro Moguls Assemble
CHICAGO AP Expansion of the National Football League to Boston dominates the annual meeting agenda. Boston, granted a franchise last June, seeks approval to start next fall as the league weighs 10 teams. Officials will also consider bids from Los Angeles San Francisco and Buffalo while confirming the eastern and western divisions.
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Boston
William Shea
Shea
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Chicago Cardinals
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Green Bays
Four Hawk Vets In Cross Country Team Meet
Iowa City article notes four members of the Hawkeyes cross country team will be available this season under coach Bresnahan. The veterans named are Sydney Maiden from Council Bluffs, Albert Slater of Madison, Bob Vander Wilt from Rock Rapids, and Jack Murray of Sheldon.
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Sydney Maiden
Council Bluffs
Albert Slater
Fr. Madison
Bob Vander Wilt
Rock Rapids
Jack Murray
Sheldon
Rifle and Pistol Club Plans Meeting Thursday
The Cedar Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 p m at the new range in the basement of the Granity building space formerly used by the Subway bowling alley. A new pre induction marksmanship class will begin soon and all interested are invited.
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Wartburg College Beats Ellsworth JC In 48 Point Victory
Wartburg college basketball ran up a 48 0 14 win over Ellsworth junior college Tuesday night. H Mansur led Wartburg with four points for the hosts at Iowa Falls.
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Navy Head Puts O K on Sports As War Training
Secretary Knox endorsed continuing football and outdoor sports during wartime at a Touchdown Club dinner in Washington. He argued sports build the qualities needed for war and noted the Pacific theater demands. Admiral Halsey and Lt. Gen. Vandegrift attended, with Ensign Dick Todd cited for outstanding service.
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South Pacific
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Iowa Seahawks
Three Buyers Want Yanks, Paper Says
The New York World-Telegram reported that three offers have been received for the New York Yankees valued at 10 million dollars. President Ed Barrow declined comment while Mike Jacobs was linked to one bid of 2.5 million, a claim he denied. Commissioner Landis would have to approve any sale.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Duke of Windsor Ace Caps Bahamas Round
The Duke of Windsor achieved a hole in one on the Bahamas Country Club eighteenth hole during a Bahamas visit. His feat delighted the Nassau crowd and capped a memorable round for the royal guest.
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Bahamas
Duke of Windsor
Bahamas Country Club
West Coast peppers spill as Lazzeri leaves Wilkes-Barre
Tony Lazzeri, high salary manager of the Wilkes-Barre Eastern league club, reportedly receives notice that his services are no longer needed next season. He disputes the move, claiming the club will struggle to replace him but is effectively fired as winter ends.
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West Coast
Tony Lazzeri
Wilkes-Barre
Lazzeri
Bucky Harris
Baseball and football officials shape shifting headlines
The piece discusses Lazzeri’s firing in Wilkes-Barre amid box office concerns, compares it to past Cardinal policy under Branch Rickey, and notes wage and retrenchment themes. It also quotes Lou Little on sidelines, praises officials as part of grid sport, and recounts a Purdue play where an official’s position affected a long touchdown.
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St Wenceslaus Beaten In Hopesful Basketball Start
St Vene five coached by Donald Erger after a late start will play at least four games. The squad's starting five may include James Dilek Ralph ONeil Paul Pisarik Don Hauser Wes Drahozal and Joseph Bousek. Top scorers from Davenport, Richland, and Cedar Rapids communities lead local standings across multiple conferences.
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Donald Erger
St. Vene Five
St. Pat's
James Dilek
Ralph O'Neil
Paul Pisarik
Don Hauser
Wes Drahozal
Joseph Bousek
DePaul Extends Unbeaten Run With 55 50 Win
DePaul Blue Demons stay undefeated with a 55 to 50 victory over Glenview Naval Station for their 13th straight win. Camp Grant send Navy Pier to a 47 44 setback as Great Lakes sailors notch their 11th win in 13.
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Nelson Favored In Frisco Tourney
Nelson from Toledo who took third in the Los Angeles open shot a 66 in practice to tie the course record at Harding Park. Harold McSpaden, winner in Los Angeles, arrived with Nelson to test the 6600 yard layout as the San Francisco Open begins Friday.
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Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Nelson
Harold
Jag
New York Board Tightens Wrestling Rules and Fines
The State Athletic Commission issued an order fining $50 and suspending licenses for wrestlers found throwing an opponent out of the ring, using a drop kick, or attempting to drive a opponent's head into a ring post. The commission says such violations can cause serious harm.
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Great Lakes Sign Johnny Abramovic Top Scorer
Tony Hinkle adds Johnny Abramovic to Great Lakes roster after the star guard, former Salem West Virginia standout, arrived following a brief appearance in the sailors victory over Lawrence Wisconsin. Abramovic holds the national career scoring record with 2170 points and 777 in a single season.
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Tony Hinkle
Johnny Abramovic
Salem
W. Va
Lawrence
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Newark boxing card heats up local scene with names
Fragmented report details a boxing event featuring several fighters including Addie and Halteers. Outcome notes and odds are unclear as OCR text shows multiple garbled phrases and partial names.
Shifts Planned in Cyclone Cage Team
Ames Iowa Coach Louis Menze said changes will follow the loss of top scorer Lloyd Ester to the army air forces. The sophomore forward had guarded the opponent’s fastest player in five straight games. In the Nebraska game Price Brookfield rose as a scoring threat with eight field goals in 26 minutes.
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Ester
Army Air Forces
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Simpson Cagers Run Over Cornell 50-89
Simpson cagers topped Cornell 50 to 39 after a loss to the Iowa Seahawks. Elwin Jacobs scored 22 points to lead Simpson offense while Chuck Swaney led Cornell with 12 points. The team led 28-15 at halftime.
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Iowa Seahawks
Elwin Jacobs
Chuck Swaney
Coe Cagers Prepare For Upper Iowa Challenge
Coe College aims for win number two this season after a 35 30 run over Aircrew. Coach Willis Lamb and assistant Harrix Lambs adjust the lineup as Dale Grovert leaves for the army air corps. Freshman Dave Birch starts in Grovert’s spot with Leo Cabalka and Bob Greene in the front line. Guards Dike Deschardis and Dietz Newland anchor the backcourt as Upper Iowa, seen as a tougher foe, visits to test the Lambs.
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Norway Fish and Game Club Elects Officers
The Norway Fish and Game club elected officers with George Brosh as president Chester Bierman as vice president Elmer Volz as secretary treasurer and Sid Wiese Chris Hoyt Art Haage and Harold Cole as the executive committee members.
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George Brosh
Chester Bierman
Elmer Volz
Sid Wiese
Chris Hoyt
Art Haage
Harold Cole
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