Yankees Favor North Training Over War Heat
Baseball czar Ed Barrow prefers northern camps for wartime prep, citing safer climate and steadier conditioning at sites like Asbury Park and local high schools. He notes pitchers gain safety from abrupt weather changes while timely workouts keep arms and legs ready for spring and beyond.
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Joe McCarthy
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Walter Johnson
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Coaches Write to Save Texas Relays
AP report from Austin notes letters from coaches helped avert cancellation of the Texas Relays sixteenth annual meeting. Entries include 18 colleges and seven service teams. Service outfits will compete within university college or junior college divisions. Out of state entries span Oklahoma Oklahoma A and M Cornell Iowa Ashland Ohio LSU East Central Oklahoma Drake Wichita Norman naval training school.
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Drake
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Funeral services for Clay Hanna in Athens Ga
Funeral services were held Saturday for Clay Hanna aged 68 a head of a company making lumber products and noted for manufacturing baseball bats He died yesterday after a brief illness in Athens Ga He was famed in the sports world for his bat manufacturing work.
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Army Colors Soon
Frank Dixon, New York University’s champion miler, ordered to report for active army duty March 25. Dixon, a 20 year old Negro freshman and member of the Army Enlisted Reserve, has dominated indoor tracks this season with wins including the National A.A.A., Boston A.A. and Knights of Columbus mile runs.
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Angott and Jack urged to meet for lightweight title fight
New York boxing scene centers on Sammy Angott and Beau Jack as NBA demands a title bout to clear the muddled lightweight division. Promoter Mike Jacobs backs the idea and supports a half million dollar gate while debate over how to split the purse continues. Jack and Angott express willingness to fight anywhere anytime, with Jacobs noting Bob Montgomery as top NY contender.
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Bombs Replace Ball Not Golfers In Wartime English Rules
Ny Wintney Martin reports on English wartime golf rules that allow replacing a ball moved by enemy action while leaving golfer risk unaddressed. The piece mocks the idea of quiet play amid bomb blasts, cites Richmond Club rule 7 letting another ball be played, mentions bomb markers and safety, and riffs on wartime golf culture and possible future cheering sections.
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Woman Marksman Keeps Rifle Team Going at Detroit
Detroit University rifles team relies on its top shooter Ann Lechert to sustain spring schedules. Manpower shortages in male sports pushed recruitment of women sharpshooters, making riflery the Titans’ only guaranteed live action, says Athletic Director Lloyd Brazil.
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University of Detroit
Ann Lechert
Riflery
Titans
Lloyd Brazil
Forest Field and Stream wartime fishing and hunting urges
The article urges legal harvesting of soft fish in overflow waters with spears or dip nets to aid food supply and game stock. It notes rough fish removals, trout hatcheries, and stocking plans, plus a Iowa Illinois pole and line fishing pact and a push to supply 12 gauge shotguns to the U S Army via Browning. It warns of shortages and roadway and weather constraints on hunts.
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Detroit Tigers Announce Exhibition Games and Camps
The Detroit Tigers listed exhibition games at four service camps with additional trips planned on off days from the American league schedule. Scheduled matches include June 28 at Jefferson Barracks Missouri, July 14 at Camp Grant Illinois, July 16 at Great Lakes Illinois, July 20 at Curtis Bay, plus tentative trips to Fort Monmouth New Jersey and Dayton Ohio. An April 13 exhibition with the Chicago Cubs is set for Georgefield Indiana.
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Jefferson Barracks
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Dayton
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Giants Fear Mize Induction Would Silence Hopes
Giants face a pennant setback if Johnny Mize fails his physical with the St. Louis draft board next Wednesday. His loss would threaten New York’s league standing, as would injuries to Harry Danning, Billy Jurges, and Mel Ott’s pitching staff, reshaping the pennant chase.
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Harry Feldman
Cliff Melton
van Lingle Mungo
Tom Sunkel
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Noonday Sun Wins Fort Livingston Handicap At Fair Grounds
Noonday Sun of Greentree stable edged Pops Pick by a nose in the six furlong Fort Livingston handicap at New Orleans Fair Grounds. Reaping Glory finished third while Valdia Sol and Valdia Way ran fourth and fifth as Derby hopefuls. Winnings paid $16.80 $6.40 $4.60 for show with Pops Pick at $4.20 and $3.00.
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Chicago Announces Selling of Russell to Angels
Chicago general manager James Gallagher said Glenn Rip Russell was sold outright to the Los Angeles Angels. Russell had been acquired by the Cubs from Los Angeles in 1939. Gallagher also said lefty pitcher Johnny McPartland, bought last year from Dallas, Texas, would be inducted into the army next month.
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Rip” Russell
Los Angeles Angels
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Dallas
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Nebraska drops baseball as varsity sport this year
The University of Nebraska will drop baseball from varsity status due to scheduling, travel, and staffing difficulties. Intramural baseball will replace varsity play under director Lewandowski, after wrestling and swimming were already cut.
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University of Nebraska
Glen Presnell
Ad Lewandowski
Nebraska
Hubbell Talks Comeback and Screwball Tricks
In a Lakewood New Jersey machine shop setting, 40 year old Carl Hubbell reflects on a return to form with the Giants. He discusses health, weather, and adjustments to his screwball as he aims for a productive season.
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Cox Forms Philadelphia Phillies Ownership Group
Philadelphia club turnover completed with William V. Cox taking control from National League officials. A six member board of directors was named including John Marshall Briley and Stanley Harris. Frick stated the team comes to Cox debt free as the syndicate plans further appointments and disclosures next week.
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National League Baseball Club
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National League
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Cox
John Marshall Briley
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Gertrude Lawrence
L. Wister Randolph
Stroud & Co
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George Fletcher
Mt Vernon
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Bentley Is Top Hockey Scorer in 1942-43 NHL
Doug Bentley of the Chicago Black Hawks led the NHL in points for 1942-43, tying Cooney Weiland's record with 73 points from 33 goals and 40 assists in 50 games, the Montreal report notes.
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Doug Bentley
Chicago Black Hawks
National Hockey League
Cooney Weiland
Boston
Bentley
Weiland
A Basketball Coach Edits Rules and Play Pace
The writer argues for five personal fouls before disqualification and proposes official ball handling after each score to curb holding. He also questions the three second limit inside the free throw area and notes the rush and contact caused by crowded play and speed.
Colleges to Form Baseball League Eying five team circuit in the east for next season
Ithaca New York a five team eastern intercollegiate baseball league is in prospect for the coming season. Cornell Columbia Penn Princeton and Dartmouth are set to play with Navy as a possible sixth member announced by acting Cornell athletic director Robert J Kane.
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Robert J. Kane
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Penn
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Dartmouth
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Yanks acquire utility infield Grimes from Cleveland
New York reports Oscar Grimes the utility infielder bought from Cleveland has three children.
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