Wartime Stars Dominate 1943 Baseball Rankings
Top players shine despite war strains with Billy Herman of the Dodgers hitting near .350 and Vern Stephens of the Browns leading both leagues with a .371 average. Rookies Jesse Flores Dick Wakefield Jack Kraus Red Barrett Nate Andrews show promise while managers Ossie Bluege Lou Boudreau impress. Standout sophomores Whitey Kurowski Stan Musial and Cris Hackett emerge as key finishers in the pennant races.
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Billy Herman
Dodgers
Vern Stephens
St Louis Browns
Stephens
Jack Kraus
Phillies
Red Barrett
Pirates
Nate Andrews
Braves
Kraus
Barrett
Andrews
Ossie Bluege
Senators
Lou Boudreau
Indians
Bluege
Washington
Boudreau
Tribe
Whitey Kurowski
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Kurowski
Musial
Cleveland
Cris Hackett
Johnny Lindell
Yankees
Lindell
Eleven Indiana Grid Stars Off To Armed Forces
Eleven Indiana players headed for military service join Bobby Ruffin and Chalky Wright in post football careers. The piece notes Billy Hillenbrand and 11 Hoosier VA men reporting for basic training at Camp Croft. It mentions local racing teams and state track achievements amid shifting athletic careers.
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Indiana Grid
Georgia
Indiana
Billy Hillenbrand
Camp Croft
S.C
Stimson Rejects Army Cadet Sports Participation Change
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson reiterated that no change in war department policy is under consideration despite pleas from three congressmen to allow soldier-students to play intercollegiate sports. The Navy recently agreed to let trainees compete if training is not disrupted, while the Army holds its ban, a stance criticized as a blow to leadership and college football.
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Washington
Army
Secretary of
Henry L. Stimson
War Department
Navy
Congress
A. E
Mike) Monroney
D-Okla
LaVern R. Disney
D-Wis
Samuel A. Weiss
D-Pa
Stimson
Bing Crosby’s Bingo wins Glorifier. eyes Suburban stakes
Don Bingo, a big South American colt owned by Bing Crosby and Lin Howard, nailed a five length victory in the Glorifier handicap at Belmont. He then targets Monday’s $30,000 Suburban Handicap, dropping from 118 to 104 pounds, as Crosby seeks a lightweight rider to handle the rugged youngster against top rivals.
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New York
Don Bingo
South America
Bing Crosby
Bingo
Serio
Belmont Park
Market Wise
Devil Diver and Co
Alfred Robertson
Crosby
Lin Howard
Greentree
Corydon
Robertson
Bing
Zivic to Fight LaMotta on June 10 in Pittsburgh
Fritzie Zivic said he will proceed with the June 10 bout against Jake LaMotta in Pittsburgh, instead of a June 7 Chicago meeting with Tommy James. The Pennsylvania boxing commission backed him, noting the LaMotta contract was signed April 26, while the James agreement was May 18. Rains expected a satisfactory settlement with Illinois chairman Sheldon Clark.
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Pittsburgh
Fritziec Zivic
Jake LaMotta
New York
Chicago
Tommy James
Zivic
Leon Rains
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
LaMotta
James
Rains
Sheldon Clark
Ilinois Athletic Commission
Illini Trackmen Favored to Win Marquette Meet
Illinois track squad enters Marquette as favorites to topple Wisconsin and challenge in a big field. The meet features 22 teams with five events seen as open for Big Ten rivals. Notable events include an 880-yard rematch between Illinois' Bob Kelley and Minnesota's Ralph Pohland, plus stars Fortune Gordien and Floyd Fostein from Minnesota.
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Illini
Marquette
Milwaukee
University of Illinois
Wisconsin
Bob Kelley
Illinois
Ralph Pohland
Minnesota
Chicago
Michigan State
Fortune Gordien
Floyd Fostein
Pep Bartolo June 8 title bout lighting approved
Lighting arrangements for the June 8 featherweight title fight at Braves field between champion Willie Pep and challenger Sal Bartolo were approved by dimout authorities. Special shields and bulb covers will aim light at the ring and prevent sky glow.
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Boston
Braves Field
Willie Pep
Sal Bartolo
Dimout
Novikoff Struggles At Bat As R A Holbrook Shines
Louis Novikoff remains silent at the plate while R A Holbrook a U S S Boise veteran delivers a standout performance in a recent game or event. The item hints at a sports or club session featuring notable individuals and a Marine Corps service department connection.
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Service Dept.—Marine Corp
R A Holbrook
U.S.S. Boise
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Jack Cuddy
Jesse Flores
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Dick Wakefield
Detroit
Ted Williams
Bucky Warris
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
Bobby Ruffin
Zot
Trenton
N. J
Chalky Wright
Canada Lee
Ruffin
Madison Square Garden
Nancy Shakespeare
Scotty Riles
Mason City
Corwith
Hells Cooper
la Classe Wis
Central High
Ted
Imichess
Reseast
Kentucky
Wisconsin Lumber CO
DIAL
Ginsberg's
Jewel Box Distributors of
Longines
Second Street SE
Louis Novikoff
Ju Blerie
Telve Glu
CURRY
Arrow
Panaire
Palm Beach
Jantzen
Gienhaven
Wade
Ciyncuce
Beau Brummel
Killian Company
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