Taylor Joins Pirates Coaching Staff for 1947
Zack Taylor, 48, veteran catcher and coach with the St. Louis Browns for five years, signed by Manager Billy Herman to join the Pittsburgh Pirates coaching staff for 1947. He replaces Del Bissonette, released. Taylor's career spanned Dodgers Braves Giants Cubs and Browns, with player and managerial roles culminating in 1940 1941.
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Pitt Added To Wolves Football Card for 1947
Ann Arbor Michigan. Coach Fritz Crisler announced Michigan will host Pittsburgh October 11 in 1947 for the first meeting since 1941. Michigan defeated Pittsburgh 40 0 in their last prewar clash. Other games include Ohio State November 22 and a likely Michigan State date on September 27 with the opening date left open for now.
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Notre Dame Star Lujack Leads Fighting Irish Quarterback Club
Chicago report highlights Johnny Lujack as Notre Dame’s key quarterback and leader ahead of Navy game. Mentioned are Notre Dame legends, coach Frank Leahy’s high regard, Lujack’s 25 completions in 46 attempts this season, and a postgame dialogue with the “Old Professor” recalling earlier upsets and rival coaches’ comments.
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Western Conference Ready To Send Rose Bowl Rep
The Western Conference nears approval of a five year pact to send the Big Nine champion or an alternate to Pasadena for three years with final two years by conference designation. Five schools reportedly vote 5-4 in favor pending Dec 14 Big Nine meeting.
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Pacific Coast Official Denies Rose Bowl Tie-Up Talks
Pacific Coast Conference Commissioner Victor O Schmidt said no proposal has been submitted to the Big Nine for a Rose Bowl tie-up. He noted no poll approval by Big Nine and no proposition to the Western Conference, warning December meetings could affect future invitations.
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East-West Football Tilt Kept at Kezar Stadium
Shrine official William M. Coffman announced the East West football classic will be played New Year’s Day at San Francisco Kezar Stadium, after trustees discussed moving it to Memorial Stadium at UC Berkeley.
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Des Moines Pitcher Signed by Yankees Scout
Des Moines 40 and 8 pitcher Glenn Sedgwick, age 22, has signed a baseball contract with New York Yankees scout Joe McDermott confirming the deal. Sedgwick pitched for the Des Moines team this past season and joins the Yankees organization.
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Dressen at center of Dodgers Yankees clash in sport chatter
Shadow boxing surrounds Charley Dressen as Dodger owner Rickey and Giants boss MacPhail feud over his role while Durocher looms. Dressen, praised as sign stealing king, may shift to Yankees if Rickey yields. Meanwhile M 1 league advances clubhouse plans and Ernie Marchand presses for lights. Tom Hayden, ex Coe coach, thrives as McPherson leads in football setting.
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Three Iowa Towns Interested In New League
Preliminary plans for a new Class C baseball league emerged after a meeting of representatives from ten Illinois Iowa and Missouri cities and four major league clubs. Frank Hern named temporary president of the proposed Central association. Franchises sought by Hannibal Clinton Keokuk Freeport Rock Island Sterling Rock Falls Muscatine Burlington and Moline with Rock Island Sterling Rock Falls Muscatine Burlington noted as definitely interested. Cubs Reds Cardinals and Yankees attended as observers.
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Army Retains No 1 Status In Grid Vote
Army leads the AP poll after a 19-0 win over Duke as Notre Dame and Penn move high. Notre Dame thrashed Iowa 41-6, Penn beat Navy 32-19 lifting the Quakers to third. UCLA climbs to fourth, with Texas and Wake Forest also in the top ten amid the 1946 championship chase.
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CYO Fighters Set for Oskaloosa Boxing Night
Five Cedar Rapids CYO gym boxers travel to Oskaloosa November 5 for headline amateur bouts. Chet Gralund leads the party and will box at 175 pounds, with Ray Michaels 155, Frankie Washington 135, Kenny Barrett 112, Bob Baird 125, and Buddy Boyle 118. The team competes under VFW banners.
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Canfield Expected Back for Purdue Against Wisconsin
Purdue leading scorer Bill Canfield, the Big Nine’s top ground gainer last season, may return Saturday after a knee injury sidelined him before the opener.
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Draft hampered by big chain setups in baseball
Joe Reichler notes growing farm system power hurts the draft as major league clubs pre-purchase minor leaguers before the draft. A 3,000-eligibles list for November 1 draft shows many top prospects already tied to clubs, while some wealthy clubs bid on none. Only two of last year's picks, Handley and Budnick, lasted the season.
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Pauline Betz Eyes European Indoor Tennis Tour
New York, UP report Pauline Betz the U S and Wimbledon singles champion said she plans to compete in indoor tournaments in Europe this winter if transportation issues are solved She listed Sweden France and the Riviera as possible stops and hopes to leave in three weeks if feasible.
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Strohmeyer and Swistowicz on Irish Injured List
SOUTH BEND Ind INL No Dame's football team prepared for Navy without two players hurt in the Iowa game George Strohmeyer first team center from McAllen Texas suffered two cracked ribs and Mike Swistowicz second string right half from Chicago sprained ankle Trainer Hugh Burns said Strohmeyer's injury is more serious and both will likely miss the Navy game.
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