Major Rookie Crop Brightens Spring Rosters
The piece notes a solid if uneven rookie crop for the majors despite wartime constraints. It highlights veterans and youngsters like Barrett, Hanyzewski, Olmo, Jeffcoat, McCarthy, and Becker earning consideration with the Braves, Dodgers, Cubs, and Giants, and recalls strong seasons and notable stats fueling trials in 1940s spring rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Seattle
McCarthy
Indiana
George Jeffcoat
Dodgers
Braves
Nashville
Luis
Olmo
John Smith
Dodger
Richmond
Relays and field events highlight meet action at midweek
Freshman Bill Beile fell just short on the final lap as Notre Dame standout Jim Delaney won the relays with a 50 feet 6 inch throw. Michigan State repeated as college sprint medley relay champion with 3 31.6, Ollie Hunter of Notre Dame won the relay mile in 4 20.8, and Dwight Eddleman tied the Chicago fieldhouse high jump mark with 6 6 1 2 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Beile
Beile
Jim Delaney
Notre Dame
Lou Saban
Indiana
Aussicker
Missouri
Michigan State
Marvin Fraser
Bill Scott
Hugh Davis
Dale Kaulitz
Ollie Hunter
Hunter
Scott
Michigan
Ross Hume
Dwight Eddleman
Illinois
Army
Marquette
Ed Burke
Eddleman
Chicago
Dave Albritton
Ohio & State
North Central
Cornell
Carleton
Angussee
Weathers
Grinnell
North
Donors ' Ry
Notre Damp
Siehtean
Nigan Tate
R. Ma
Restern
Isconsin
Miami Donahue
Evans
Michigan Normal
Seton Nor- 3
College
Cook
Wilson Junior College
Petersen
Em University
Ley
University
Conforti
Martin
Currie
Purdue
Maranette Jm
Delanniversity
Otre
Elder
Drake
University’ Ance
Wid University
Pinney
Shy
Dillon
Alston
Miami
Terham
Perkins
Northern
Pingel
Michigan Normisl
Oak Leverett
Michieas
Ross Huse
Ssicnigan
Dunn. Dlinois
Stage Y Basket Shooting Contest at the Y
In the first week of the Super ¢Commando boys physical fitness tests at the YMCA the top scores for one minute of shooting baskets were recorded. Preps Bob Loviett 100 Don Reece 100 Steve Jones 96 Jim Heuskins 86 Dick Dye 86 Cadets Bill Trumpold 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Loviett
Don Reece
Steve Jones
Jim Heuskins
Dick Dye
Bill Trumpold
CYO Boxing Gym Opens for Prep Fights Trip to Maquoketa Scheduled
Trainer Jerry O Connell announces C Y O boxing gym will hold Monday to Wednesday sessions in readiness for a march 18 trip to Maquoketa for a bout series. Contenders include Max Morris in 112 and 147, 126 and 175 classes with Bob Turner Tom Gallagher Doug Shaheen in 147 and DeLayne Shaheen in 175. Franklin Washington or Leonard Harris set for 126. Souvenir Chicago Tribune finals programs offered to participants and attendees with boxers Ike La Soya and Roland Taylor noted among Cedar Rapid entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry O'Connell
C.Y.O
Maquoketa
O'Connell
Max Morris
Bob Turner
Tom Gallagher
Doug Shaheen
DeLayne Shaheen
Frankie Washington
Leonard Harris
Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Atinana Ike la Soya
Roland Taylor
Cedar Rapidsters
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Y M C A Triumph Over Mason City in Telegraphic Meet
Cedar Rapids YMCA swimming team defeated Mason City YMCA 72 to 42 in a telegraphic meet Friday night. Readouts include multiple age groups with times for 20 and 40 yard events and breaststroke, back, and freestyle finals featuring CR and MC swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Howard Gidger
C.R
Fa Barrett
Bill M.C
Smith
Robert CR
Evenoff
M.C
Barrett
Cliff MC
Teee Cuff
Morrison
Tee eTman
Iowa Baseball Team Poised Despite Marine Reserve Ties
The University of Iowa baseball squad features seven veterans who are in the marine corps reserve. They are expected to remain with the Hawkeyes unless called to active duty, which would only occur early summer. The team aims to stay intact unlike the basketball squad. Pitcher Ben Fricker is noted among the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YORK
University of Iowa
Seles
Hawkeye
Marine Corps Reserve
Ben, Fricker
Eile
Veterans and rookies highlighted in wartime sports chatter
Two years ago is cited as a past date while noting Navy service for a former athlete. Detroit boxing profits and Madison Square Garden takings are cited, with 1943 rookies Wakefield and Stirnweiss named among likely stars. MLB figures discuss training camps, managers, and wartime rosters amid horse racing and boxing mentions.
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McCoy
U. S. Navy
Detroit
Madison Square Garden
Esquire Sports
Dick Wakefield
George Stirnweiss
Allie Reynolds
Raider
Cleveland
Reynolds
Wilkes-Barre
Smith Reported to Naval Air Station Great Lakes
Bruce Smith of Fairbault Minnesota star left halfback for the Great Lakes naval training station football team learns orders to report to a Pacific coast naval air station for flight instruction. He is the 12th Bluejackets player for advanced training and the first to qualify as an air cadet, having led the service team to an 8 3 1 record with 1324 yards rushing and passing and 59 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes, Ill
INS
Bruce Smith
Fairbault
Minn
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
University of Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Naval Air Station
Smith
Bluejackets
Minnesota
Navy
Great Lakes
Touchdown Club
Washington
D. C
A Marino
Ohio State
Bill Rado
Bill Rado- Southern California
Urban Odson
Len
Bob Sweiger
E Ball
Duquesne
Earl Bartlett
Centre College
Bob Johnson
Purdue
Larry Lance
Oregon
George Rector
University of Plan Ig
Ensign
Ben Jones Sees Ocean Wave as Derby Threat
Lawton Carver reports that Ocean Wave, guided by Ben Jones, appears a real threat to Count Fleet in the looming Kentucky Derby. The piece compares Ocean Wave’s Derby prep hurdles with Whirlaway’s past struggles, notes Wendell Eads’ involvement, and covers recent race bumps affecting Ocean Wave’s momentum.
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Ben Jones
Derby
New York
INS
Count Fleet
Fleet
New Orleans
Ocean Wave
Ocean
Fair Grounds
Mus
Whirlaway
Ware
Whirly
Girne Whirlaway
Ocean Ave
Calumet Fliers
Rei. Jones
Wendell Eads
Eads
Eddie Arcaro
Pops Pick
Amber Light
Cape Girardeau MICA Champions Win Narrow Final
Cape Girardeau Teachers edged Maryville Teachers 34 to 32 as Jack Behrens tipped in a late one handed shot in the championship of the national intercollegiate basketball tournament. Cape Girardeau led 15 to 13 at halftime. North Texas State beat Murray State 59 to 55 in overtime for third place.
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Kansas City
Jack Behrens
Cape Girardeau Teachers
Maryville
Teachers
Behrens
Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Cape Girardeau
North Texas State
Denton
Murray
State
Civilians May Learn to Shoot Guns
Cedar Rapids Rifle and Pistol club received 22 caliber ammunition for civilian marksmanship training. The club promotes its program to assist applicants and urges pre induction practice, stressing home defense value and upcoming weekly meetings in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club
Cedar Rapids Pistol and Rifle Club
Dixon Relays Triumph in 3:26 Mile Relay
Morgan, Al Daily, Jim Sheehan and Fred Sickinger helped defeat Rhode Island State and Colgate in a 3 26 mile relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
al Daily
Jim Sheehan
Fred Sickinger
Rhode Island State
Colgate
Davenport Inches Toward District Final In Des Moines
Davenport plays for a district final on the Coe floor after defeating Immaculate Conception, while losses to Fee Jennings and Wilcox end their run. Moon seeks his twelfth Des Moines finals appearance since 1928 with four titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Coe
Greyhounds
Roosevelt High
Davenport
Fee
Jennings
Wilcox
Des Moines
Moon
Alburnett Wins Gold Ball Cage Meet at Y M C A
Alburnett defeated Delta Phi 37 to 21 in the final of the YMCA Gold Ball tournament on the Y floor. Peter sen led Alburnett with 14 points as the team pulled away after a 12-10 halftime edge. Universal Engineering beat Quaker Oats 28-22 in the consolation game with Vern Hendryk and Glenn Rebek scoring 12 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Delta Phi
Petersen
Universal Engineering
Quaker Oats
Vern Hendryx
Glenn Rebek
Quaker
Gadient
Universal En Guard
Griffith
Thomas
Taylor
Hense
Frost
Ennis
Quass
Campbell
Delta
DePaul Center George Mikan Leads Strong Chicago Team
In Chicago DePaul's top basketball squad shows strong play led by center George Mikan who stands six feet eight inches and dominates the court. The article underscores Mikan's impact as a defining force on a talented team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
NBA
DePaul
George Mikan
Plan for Post-Season Y M C A Basketball League
Y M C A outlines a post season basketball league with practice and organizational periods next week and regular schedule starting the week of March 22. Eight teams can be accommodated and entries are invited through Gurney Day for pre army conditioning rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Gurney Day
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Estel Crabtree
Kewpie Barrett
Workman
Whitney Martin
Bill Brandt
Earl Hilligan
Ora
Cincinnati Red
Cubs
Carthy
Johnny
Boston Braves
Will Wietelmann
Louisville
Ed Hanyzewski
Haski
Milwaukee
Columbus
South Bend
Due East
Jersey City
Orkman
King
Southern Association
Rucker
Charley Barrett
Syracuse
Jed Becker
Tech
Ross
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Barney Ross
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy
Barney
Guadalcanal
Red Cross
Jimmy Bivins
Eddie Brannick
Giants
Lakewood
N. J
Brooklyn
Eddie
Branch Rickey
Bill Cross
Rice
Bill
Eddie T. Jones
Champaign-Urbana
Til
Courier
Maroons
Big Ten
Bob Kenefick
Joseph F. Burke
Dia
Star Jewelry CO
Pata
CYO Boxing Gym
Y” Tankmen
Mason City
Iowa
Gasette Onotope Diggoni Ee
High
So Uessy
Es Hell Pound
Tas
Ellen Kennedy
Ted Rahe
Bill Kelly
Eugene Ines
Rita Charipar
Red Peppers
Hot Sport
By Tait
Lew Fonseca
Steve O'Neill
Detroit Tigers
Beaumont
Ivan Blackmer
Waukon
Athens
Joe Barker
Millersburg
Rochester
Mildred Benike
Bill Diehl
Post
Henrich
Selkirk
Hassett
Rizzuto
Ruffing
Majeski
Sturm
Sylvestri
Yanks
Red Sox
Yank
Army Weekly
Russ Peters
Equipoise
Lawton Carver
Cape Girardeau Mica
Dixon
Nhicago
Col _legiate Athletic association
Harold G. Olsen
Ohio State University
Olsen
Doug Mills
Mills
DePaul University of Chicago
Midwest
NCAA
Ned Irish
Danien
Wilcox Titan
Baker Jennings
Andrews
Paul
Hunger
Mammoth and Mobile
Y’ Basketball League
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