Chandler Favors Hands Off Policy On Athletes
Senator Happy Chandler as baseball commissioner backs a hands off approach to high school and college athletes. He plans to discuss with team owners and notes no shortage of players after the war. Protests cite college and high school recruiters. critics urge keeping athletes in education and delaying pro signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Washington
A. B
Clus
G. A. Kirkland
Catawba College
Salisbury
N. C
Homer &. Thomas
Birmingham
Ata
Dana X. Bible
Texas Anivehaity
Chardier
Baseall
Kirkland
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
Weirton Lands Five On All-Tourney Baseball Team
Weirton high school earns five spots on the official all tourney team announced by Director Russ Parsons after the finals at Kanawha Park. Harold Daughtery and Bill Paolisso headline the infield with Dishauzi credited for a no hitter in one game.
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Dick Jackson
Weirton
Russ Parsons
Parsons
Parkersburg
Huntington East
Harold Daughterty
Bill Paolisso
Bill Heisman
Steve Dishauzi
Watt B. Powell
Charleston Senators
Kanawha Park
Powell
Paul Snyder
Jim Price
Tom Perdue
Beckley
Pete Franszek
Newell
Clay
Trap Hill
Salkeld Rejected for Military Service Amid Knee Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Bill Salkeld was rejected for military service and classified 4-F due to an ailing right knee. The report notes the wartime pace and mentions fuel use comparisons for training a pilot, reflecting home-front concerns.
Dizzy Dean and Paul Waner Set to Play Here June 17
Wagner team rosters two former major leaguers Dizzy Dean and Paul Waner. Dean, famed shortstop and 7 time NL batting leader, starred for the Pirates and Cardinals. Waner, ex Pirates outfielder and longtime league standout, recently retired after a storied career. The event was arranged by Watt Powell, president of the wartime Mid-Atlantic league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dizzy Dean
Paul Waner
Wagner
Frmer
Tizzy Dean
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Watt Powell
Eston
Ihe
Senators
New City Policeman Fought Joe Louis In 1932
Sam Bodoff recently joined the Charleston police staff after a varied early career. A six foot two inch former light heavyweight who fought Joe Louis in the 1930s Golden Gloves semi finals, Bodoff served in World War I and the U S forces transit duty in Philadelphia. He hails from Chicago, married a local woman, and plans police work and civil service. He cites youth crime as a concern and supports organized recreation programs. A Navy base in Norfolk claims the world’s largest refrigerator for meat, enough to feed a million men monthly.
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Sam Bodoff
Charleston
Joe Louis
Badett
Louis
Chicago
Sam
Blianche Phyliss Spencer
Alice Ada Spencer
Court St
West
Tadies
Pacific
U. S
Philadelphia
Ely
Hutson Plans City Playground Softball Meetings
Chicago reports Hutson will hold meetings for city playground softball as Lon Warneke seeks reinstatement. Cubs star Warneke, retired since 1943, may return this week. meetings set for Capitol Yard and nearby schools with coaches and officials.
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Chicago
Warneke
Chicago Cubs
Capitol Sart
Rey Mor
Halds Street
Cubs
Tiskelwich
Lin Be
Naval Ordnance All Boys
Arkansas
Waynes
Edit
Ark
Klieman Hurls Indians to 4-0 Win Over Yankees
Cleveland right hander Ed Klieman pitched six solid hits over six innings in his first start of the season, as the Indians blanked the New York Yankees 4-0 in a rain-delayed night game to tie the series at one game apiece. Bonham faced the loss, surrendering the decisive runs in the second and ninth frames after a long weather delay.
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New York
Cleveland” Indians
New York Yankees
Kieman
True
Ernie Bonham
Alayoff
Indians
Tribe
Bonham
Emerson Rover
Yankees
Senators Trim Chisox 8 to 1 on Washington win
Washington Senators defeated the Chicago White Sox 8 to 1 to even the series. Dutch Leonard pitched effectively after a first inning run by Chicago, with Rick Ferrell driving in four runs including a double and a triple.
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Washington
Dutch Leonard
Senators
Teat
Chicago
White Sox
Leonard
Wally Moses
John Dickshot
Rick Ferrell
Orval Grove
Kuhelth
Grove
Dytnsen
Mvate
Valigns
Torres
Ventura
Farrell
Estars- Torres
Gace Finelin
Vauern
Darks
Petreil
Case
Cilit
Teopin Ferret
Johinson
Ferrell
Leonard Torres
Vaughn
Hubel Myatt
Richer Vauern
Reber
Chicaco
Batts Leonard
Johnson
Biribroute
Beonard
Jehan Tilts
Jomipes
Jon Smithers
Anie Stes
Denner Grove
Umrites’ Grieve
el Ant Pearse
Tine Va
Red Sox Triumph 5 1 Over Tigers on Lazor homer
Johnny Lazor belted a two on base homer in the eighth as the Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 5 to 1. Clem Hausmann held the Tigers to one unearned run despite a fourth inning error by Lake, York, and Cramer provided key RBIs for Boston.
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Sjuston
Johnny Lazor
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Clem Hausmann
Tigers
Detroit
Innning
Roy Cullenbine
Rudy York
Doc ‘Cramer
Hausmann
Eddie Lake
York
Lake
Cullenbine
Sox
Ben Steiner
Tom McBride
Bob Johnson
Lazor
Johnson
Jack Tobin
Garkark
Steiner
Arthur Houtteman
McBride
Larer
Datealt
Maler
Zen Maro
Calnbine Rf
Fara
York Ib
Johnson If
Cramer Cf
Boston
Orrell
Houtteman
Tomings
Orrell Tkevich
Richerds
Witcher Potsarella
McGowan
Stewart
Browns Blank Athletics 9-0 in Philadelphia Shocker
St Louis Browns rout Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 0 as Jack Kremer earned his fifth win and Len Schulte led with three hits. Barker starter Charley Gassaway took his fourth loss. Bobby Wilkins extended his hitting streak ended at four trips. Attendance listed at 3 178 with time 1 55.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Mackmen
Jack Kremer
A’s
Charley Gassaway
Kramer
Freshmir
Bobby Wilkins
Brownies
Len Schulte
Lanis Philadelphia
Ash GA
Gurridee
Wilking Se
Byrres R
Mero Mt
Mreevnef
Oestaletly
Tatephone Do
Siebert
Gaisawavo
Miack
jUtrkin
Tidge
Kreevich
Stevberwin
Schulte
Mancuso
Giepisens
Ben Stephens
Mancura
Byrnes
Martin
McQuinn
Schutte
Derr
Gurterkt
Byres
Doubie
Ray Wekins
Blepert
Wyikins
Hall
Tas Philadelphia
Two Swim Titles Taken By Catherine deGruyter
Catherine deGruyter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A deGruyter of 1024 Forest Road, wins two titles at the National Intercollegiate Telegraphic swimming meet. She takes first in the 100 yard crawl and 60 yard individual medley, finishing sixth in major minor events and helping West Virginia to a strong team showing.
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Cathe
Jerine deGruyter
Dauchter
Mrovid
J. A. deGruyter
Forest Road
Morris Hare College
W ‘Versity
I Catherine
Ann Curtis
Patty Aspinwil
Nee Ee - Catherine
Jean Frarey
Macalester Colege
St. Paul
Minn
Miss Aspinill
West Virginia
Miss deGruy
Ter
Carleton
North
Field
Caronds
Golfers Open Summer Tour to Start in Montreal
The Montreal Open opens the PGA of America summer tour with $250 000 War Bond value. Five top players including Byron Nelson and Sammy Snead are expected to join at Islemere Golf and Country Club, June 2 to 5, with a Philadelphia Inquirer invitational on June 4 to 17 and a busy four month slate through September.
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Chicago
Fairways
Golfers’ Association of America
Fred Corocoran
P.G.A
Canada
Montreal
Islemere Golf and Country Club
Byron Nelson
Sammy Snead
Harold
Jag) McSpaden
Jimmie Hines
My Luffoon
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer
Larneck Country Club
Moraine
Knonville
Tenn
Novotny Plans Sports Program for Fifth Army in Italy
Lt. Col. Novotny, now Fifth Army special service officer, has organized a summer sports program for occupation forces in Italy. Events include track championships June 16-18 in Florence, tennis July 7-14 in Milan, swimming July 21-22, softball Aug 3-11, and baseball Aug 5-28, with further Mediterranean crowns for top athletes.
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Novotny
Fifth Army
Italy
Jd Bay
Brooklynjt
Kent College
5Th Army Air
Florence
Twelfth Army Air Force
Army
Milan
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War Industrial League
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Navy
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Norfolk, Va
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Lon Warneke
Harnansia de Sata
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Crines
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Torals
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Rueman
Roser
Samvorr
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Ate Verdaser
TM Pee
Red Sox
Browns
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Goode
Brammer
Hartess
Marin High
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Chartleston
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