Cardinals keep faith as Kurowski sale signs linger
New York story circles Sam Breadon and Whitey Kurowski while Fred Martin shines for the Cardinals. Breadon avoids confirming a sale as the club weighs Schoendienst’s arm, tax questions, and roster depth after another strong pitching showing by Martin against the Yankees.
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Stephens Weighs Mexicans Offer to Play in Mexico
Los Angeles AP Stephens of the St. Louis Browns said he would travel to Laredo Texas to consider a Mexican league offer. He indicated he might play in Mexico if the money was good and placed in his name and would not fear possible penalties from baseball commissioner Chandler.
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Marsh Anderson To Resume Tank Rivalry At Yale
Boone star Bob Anderson and Cedar Rapids rival Kenny Marsh meet again in the National Intercollegiate swimming meet at Yale. Since 1942 Anderson has broken the 100 yard dash record and set a 40 yard dash world mark, earning the nickname Mr. Big in San Francisco.
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Two $10,000 Harness Races in Chicago Area
Chicagoland hosted its first pari mutuel night harness racing at Maywood Park from June 6 to July 19. Two $10,000 races headlined 22 stake events, both run at a mile and one sixteenth: the Chicago Trotting Derby on June 28 and the Illinois Pacing Classic on July 9, with total purses of $47,700 announced by handicapper John Dailey.
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Red Pepper's Bold 1947 Baseball Forecasts by Tuit
The column offers a comical 1947 MLB forecast with Cardinals first in the NL and Indians leading the AL, predicting division placements, standout pitchers, and potential batting champs. Notables include Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Ralph Kiner, and Dave Ferriss, with comments on Beery and Shaw.
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Height Helps Kurland, But That Isn't All
New York based AP recounts Bob Kurland’s rise from awkward teen to star center for the Oklahoma Aggies. His height and improved skills fueled a key playoff win, with nine baskets and three assists, as he eyes possible pro offers while awaiting graduation.
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Canadiens Star Toe Blake Wins Byng Trophy
Montreal veteran Toe Blake receives the NHL Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and play, after scoring 29 goals and 21 assists in 50 games with only two minutes in penalties, as he helped the Canadiens sweep the Chicago Black Hawks in the semis.
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Aggies Named Top Team in Nation for 1946 Basketball
NEW YORK AP The 1946 college basketball season crowned Oklahoma A&M as the top team by won loss percentage with 31 victories and two defeats. Bob Kurland led the Cowboys to No 1 at .939, while Kentucky and Yale tied for second at .933. Kansas, West Virginia, Rhode Island State, Harvard, and others follow in the final AP ranking.
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Mosconi and Caras Split In World Pocket Billiards Match
Willie Mosconi of Barrington New Jersey and Jimmy Caras of Wilmington Delaware split two blocks Wednesday to leave Mosconi 1117 points ahead after 80 blocks in their 86 block cross country series for the world pocket billiards championship.
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Upper Iowa Announces Spring Baseball and Track Plans
Special to The Gazette Fayette Prof Henry H Sugden Upper Iowa athletic director announced spring athletic plans after a four year war hiatus. Baseball led by Dee Dorman with 30 players and seven lettermen. track coached by Sugden with 20 runners. Schedule includes Triangular meet at Decorah April 13 with Luther and Wartburg, Drake Relays April 26 27, LaCrosse State Teachers May 3, Iowa Conference May 10 11, plus Wartburg Luther and Bradley Tech games and two Plattville contests to be announced.
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Semifinals Set in 18th National AAU Women’s Tournament
ST JOSEPH Mo AP All four seeded clubs reach the semifinals in the 18th annual Women’s National AAU tournament. Nashville Gold Blumes defend title vs Chat hams Elkin NC and Dr Pep pers Little Rock AR while Dr Swetts Des Moines IA faces Atlanta GA in semifinal action after earlier wins. The Gold Blumes beat New Orleans Jax 30 22 and Chat hams required two overtimes to edge Okmulgee Twin Hills 38 37. Little Rock beat Nugrapes 30 12 and Dr Swetts beat Atlanta 38 16.
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Vets Edge Collins For Third Place In Close Finale
In a tight year end game the Y Vets edged Collins Radio 39 to 38 to grab third place. Ingles led the Vets with 14 points while Groenenboom of Collins topped scoring with 23. The YMB Atomics meet the YMB TNTs tonight to decide the title outcome.
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Bobby Riggs Extends Lead Over Budge 10-1 in Series
In Boston, Bobby Riggs, the mighty mite of the tennis court, leads Don Budge 10-1 in a 25 game series to decide the national pro champion. Riggs won Wednesday night in straight sets 6-2 7-5, using a damaging forehand and backhand.
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