Giants Pick Regulars for Sunday Camp Game
New York Giants arrange a Sunday intra camp game lineup matching the season starter. Players include Leon Treadway Clem Hausmann Ott Steve Filipowicz Phil Weintraub Ernie Lombardi Buddy Kerr Napoleon Reyes Andy Hansen Manny Torres Charley Med Cos Kennedy Danny Gardella Bill Mediamolle Chuck Ward Roy Nichols Herb Davis Walter Ockey and Don King. One pitcher remains unsigned.
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Lakewood
New York Giants
Mel Ott
Leon Treadway
Clem Hausmann
Ott
Steve Filipowicz
Phil Weintraub
Ernie Lombardi
Buddy Kerr
Napoleon Reyes
Andy Hansen
Manny Torres
Charley Med
Cosi Kennedy
Danny Gardella
Bill Mediamolle
Chuck Ward
Roy Nichols
Herb Daves
Walter Ockey
Don King
Durocher Eyes Galan If Schultz Enters Service
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher said Howie Schultz could be drafted and Augie Galan would replace him. He is also considering Ed Stevens as a rookie first baseman, but Galan would play the infield if Schultz cannot return. Galan, unsigned, has not replied to a contract mailed to Berkeley, California.
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Bear Mountain
N. Y
Leo Durocher
Howie Schultze
Brooklyn Dodger
Augie Galan
Ed Stevens
Schultz
Galan
Augie
Berkeley
Calif
Hell
Cedar Rapids
Sylvia Peet
South Pacific
Mitzigenbuel
Rockford Road
Cpl. Peet
States
Tropics
Peet
N. Peet
Naval Air
Veteran Ryba Feels First Spring Blister In 17 Years
Pleasantville New Jersey veteran Mike Ryba of the Boston Red Sox developing a foot blister on the second day of spring training after too enthusiastic workouts.
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Pleasantville
N. J
Mike Ryba
Boston Red Sox
Nationals name Cuban infield contenders for spring camp
Washington manager Ossie Bluege listed Manuel Hidalgo and Hector Arago as top infield contenders for regular jobs. Hidalgo could move to shortstop if his bat comes around, while Arago, a .285 minor league hitter, shows flashes at second. Bluege plans intra squad Sunday and frets over pitching depth with a small, inexperienced group. Captain Buddy Lewis, former Nat third baseman, visited the camp.
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Washington
Ossie Bluege
Washington Nationals
Manuel
Chino) Hidalgo
Hector Arago
Hidalgo
Arago
Bruege
John
Buddy) Lewis
Nat
Burma Theater
Saturay
A's Set to Start Black and Flores in Intra Camp Game
Philadelphia A's manager Connie Mack named Donald Black and Jesse Flores as opposing pitchers for the first intra-camp game. Catchers Frankie Hayes and Farle Brucker will handle first base with McGhee and Seibert absent. Team reports a smooth first week of training.
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Frederick, Md
Connie Mack
Donald Black
Jesse Flores
Philadelphia A's
Frankie Hayes
Farle Brucker
Bill McGhee
Dink Seibert
A’s
Braves Sign Most Of 1945 Roster To Contracts
Twenty nine of the 34 players listed on the Boston Braves 1945 roster have signed their contracts, announced by General Manager John Quinn. Jim Tobin, who hurled a no run game, was among those reported to have signed.
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Boston
Boston Braves
John Quinn
Jim Tobin
Dykes Plans Intra Squad Scrimmages for Sox Spring
Terre Haute Indiana Jimmy Dykes White Sox manager says he will field an intra squad exhibition amid canceled Indiana spring games by Coaches Office of Defense Transportation rulings. He intends to test rookies in these internal matchups to evaluate young talent.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Office of Defense Transportation
Sox
Indiana
Benswanger Says Frisch May Join Pirates This Week
President William E. Benswanger reports Frankie Frisch hopes to join the Pittsburgh Pirates spring camp in Pittsburgh this week while Frisch recovers at home in New Rochelle New York from inflammatory arthritis.
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Muncie
Ind
William E. Benswanger
Pittsburgh Pirate
Frankie Frisch
Frisch
New Rochelle
N. Y
Boudreau Leads Indians In Spring Drill In Lafayette
Lou Boudreau assumed command of the Cleveland Indians for the first time this spring in Lafayette Indiana after a long outdoor batting drill. He plans to stage the season's first intra squad game Monday while holdouts Jeff Heath Joe Heving Roy Cullenbine and Mickey Rocco have not yet reported.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Indians
Boudreau
Jeff Heath
Joe Heving
Roy Cullenbine
Mickey Rocco
Cubs Begin Spring Training With Cavarretta And Hack In Camp
Phil Cavarretta, Cubs first baseman, reported Saturday to lead Chicago to camp as manager Charlie Grimm prepares for 17 players. Stanley Hack, veteran third baseman, left Chicago Saturday night after signing his 1945 contract.
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French Lick
Phil Cavarretta
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Grimm
Stanley Hack
Chicago
Snead Extends Lead in Charlotte Open Golf Action
Sammy Snead of Hot Springs Va. shot 34-34-68 at Myer Park to lead the Charlotte open by three strokes at 133 11 under. Harold McSpaden of Stanford Me. moved into second at 136 after a 70, Byron Nelson and Craig Wood tied for fourth at 139, with Sam Byrd at even par 72 Saturday and Jean Kunes Jim Gauntt close behind.
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Charlotte
N. C
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
Myer Park Club
Sam
Harold “Jug” MacSpaden
Stanford
Byron Nelson
Sam Byrd
Craig Wood
Nelson
Byrd
Hopp Cleared for Army Induction at Fort Leavenworth
Johnny Hopp, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and Hastings Nebraska resident, was deemed acceptable for military induction by the adjutant general's office in Washington. He had been summoned for a physical exam three months earlier and the decision now rests with his local draft board.
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Bob Reed
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Golden Gloves
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Holland
England
France
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Belgium
Billy Conn
Rainbow Corners Red Cross Club
London
Paul Morrison
Gazette Night
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Paul
Irma Keith
Hopkinton
Oakland
Calif
Alex Fidler
Newsies
Roger Newcomb
Philippines
Jimmy Dolan
Dolan
Newcomb
Frankie Eee
Golden Glover
Ross Hume and Eisenhart shine in Big Ten meets
The article reports on track events led by Ross Hume of Michigan and Eisenhart with a 2 12.4 mile time. Dwight Eddleman of Wright Field and Illinois won the high jump at six feet six inches, with Mel Groomes and Ken Wiesner tied for second. Western Michigan led the college mile relay. Notre Dame and others followed in relay and sprint events.
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John B. van Velzer
Herman B. van Velzer
James H. Barry
Hal Barry
Cedar Rapids
University of Chicago
Principia Academy
St. Louis
van Velzer
Principia College
Elsah
Ill
Ross Hume
Michigan
Eisenhart
Dwight Eddleman
Wrightfield
Dayton
Ohio
Illinois
MelGoroms
Indiana
Ken Wiesner
Marquette
Western Michigan
Dow
Horter
Bloomer
Central of
Naperville
Barney Ewell
Herba
Coast
Prep Cage Finals In Nearby States
Final results from a weekend basketball meet across Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska and Indiana show a series of class finals. Quincy edged Moline 48 to 47 in Illinois while Madison West defeated another team 44 to 35 in Wisconsin. Nebraska Class A Creighton Omaha won 3 games and Creighton tied results in other matches. Indiana Bosse Evansville claimed 46 to 36 over Riley South Bend.
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Clase
Sidney
Lexington
College View
Lincelsy
Oakland
Hampton
Paxton
Indiana
Bosse
Evaneville
Riley
South Bend
Iowa and Minnesota lead in relay events at lake meet
Iowa and Minnesota show strong relay performances with times around 3 43.5 and 9 08.7 in university and two mile events. Athletes including Brewer, Beck, Oliver, Pickering, Speer, Efaw, and Tilmots appear among top placers, with Indiana and Purdue also earning top finishes.
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Minnesota
New York
College
Brewer
Draxe
Rayet
Wheaton
Peeial
Tilmots
Buster
Rensselaer Falls to Bowling Green in Garden Tilt
In New York, Bowling Green's Don Otten scored 27 as his Falcons built a 17 point first half lead and held on to beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 60 to 45 in the opening game of the national invitational tournament at Madison Square Garden.
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NEW York
Don Otten
Bowling Green
Falcons
Ohio
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Madison Square Garden
Canadiens Rally To Defeat Blackhawks 4 3 In Montreal
The Canadiens erased a 3-0 Chicago edge after one period to win 4-3 Saturday night in Montreal. Joe Carveth scored late to lift the Red Wings past the Maple Leafs 4-3 in Toronto, marking Wings’ eighth win of the season.
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Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Blackhawks
Montreal
Stroit Red Wings
Maple
Toronto
Joe Carveth
Wings
Armstrong Feuerbach and Clark Selken Rally In Five Minute Sprint
Armstrong edged ahead 9 to 1 in five minutes as Feuerbach and Clark and Selken dominated the court. Heaton scored LaPiant first with Miller and Quaas aiding a balanced half. Fruehauf earned third place on Collins' forfeit due to lack of players.
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Clark
Selken
Armstrong
Heaton
LaPiant
Miller
Quaas
Fruehauf
Collins
Camp Rosters Far Surpass '44 Numbers
AP survey shows more players in big league camps than last year as warm weather brings in reinforcements. Giants and Athletics sign 22 and 24 players respectively while Yankees White Sox 19, Phillies Cubs Browns 16, Tigers 15, Red Sox 12. Braves Reds Cardinals delay opening. Some holdouts persist over pay but fewer than expected.
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New York
Associated Press
Boxers and boxing ties in Seabee world tour notes
Uproar over boxing links and Cedar Rapids ties surfaces as servicemen and veterans abroad share letters. Gralund and Collogan noted in foxhole and hospital postings while many ex-Golden Gloves fighters report from the South Pacific and Europe.
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Gralund
Joe
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Brazil
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Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves
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San Pedro
Mike Gallagher
Dutch New Guinea
Herb
Patton
Germany
Bob Gillam
Bill Mulneaux
Pacific
St. Pat’s
Everett Dykes
Don Kinch
San Bruno
Coe Alumni News Links Alumni Across War Fronts
Ruth Moon coordinates Coe alumni notes as servicemen from the Philippines to New Guinea and France share updates. Entries mention Raymond L. Smuth, Lt. Charles H. Thompson Jr., Fletcher Herrald, Major Mary Bell, and others, with snippets on bunk life, mail from Cedar Rapids, and wartime duties.
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Marion
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Burlington
Philippines
Fletcher Herrald
Eldora
Coe
New Guinea
Smith
Eby
Des Moines
George W. Hidinger
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Carolines
G.I. Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Lamprecht
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