Pirates Pennant Hopes Jolted by Induction Calls
The 1945 Pirates pennant bid is shaken as catcher Camellli called for induction on April 13. Bob Elliott and Fred Ostermueller may also be drafted. Elliott faces hospitalization for observation. Ostermueller’s prior rejection was upheld and he may be summoned anytime. Other camps notes include Creel praising by Southworth and various early-season press notes from multiple clubs.
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Local Baseball Debate Weighs League Versus City Club
Wartime constraints spark talks of a three to four team local league to develop talent and avoid transport and financial issues. Brownie Walter Brown of Bemus Point racks up Navy service as a pitcher with majors hopes, while town hockey of hunting and wildlife notes pepper the Rambling column.
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Interstate League to Open Training April 9
The Cass B Interstate Baseball League will start spring training April 9 with six clubs using 20 40 25 players. Allentown will train away from home in Lynchburg Wisconsin with the Cards agreement. Other clubs are York Lancaster Hagerstown Trenton Wilmington.
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King Cole Ulcer Pain Joke Ad Turns Serious Talk
A garbled ad image riffs on Old King Cole and stomach pain. It hawks a fake cure with exaggerated claims and a money back promise. Rexall Drug Store is name checked amid the odd promotional text.
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Big-name coach mystery in Brooklyn Tigers hire
Bundled sports chatter notes a celebrated coach linked to the Brooklyn Tigers post season, questions on ownership in mergers with the Boston Yanks, and debate over the elbow block in football rules. The column also touches on baseball tours, contracts, and wartime sport adjustments.
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Mabel Shoppe Holds Lead in Ladies A Bowling League
Mabel Shoppe’s six game advantage remained after a pair win against Raymonds. Mart y’s Tavern beat Wilcox Grocers to stay close, while Wing-Willi defeated Steen Cleaners. Rosa Baker led Mabel Shoppe with 176 171 187. Beatrice Hulings paced Wilcox with 128 165 159.
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Phillies Plan Baseball Tryout Camp
Philadelphia NL club to run tryout camps for ages 16 to 22 in Twin Falls Idaho May 17 to 20 and Salt Lake City May 24 to 27. Western scout Bobby Coltrin will oversee the camps and promising players may receive contracts with the Phillies or affiliated clubs.
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Red Wings Reach Hockey Finals
Detroit fans witnessed a four goal by veteran City Liscombe as the Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 5 to 3 to reach the Stanley Cup finals against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Liscombe scored twice and 18 year old goalie Harry Lume Tey held the Bruins to three.
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National AAU Boxing Tourney Crowned Eight Champs
In Boston the National AAU boxing tournament concluded with eight new champions led by Oklahoma City youths Amos Wilson at 118 pounds and Virgil Franklin at 126 pounds. Abe Leet of Chicago won at 147 pounds with a knockout over Bill Trill. Attendance reached 13 997 with gross receipts of 27073, among the highest in two decades.
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Bing Miller Advice Highlights Bat Secrets for White Sox
Chicago report cites Bing Miller, White Sox coach, sharing hitting tips to extend careers. Miller recounts changing his swing to use more wood, stressing pitch selection and stance as factors for longer, productive play. He notes team plans to improve pitching depth under Jimmy Dykes and target the top division.
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Hoppe Extends Lead Over Welker Cochran in Billiards
Veteran Willie Hoppe scored 47 points against Welker Cochran in a Sam Francisco match, taking a strong position in the three cushion title race. The New Yorker reported Hoppe building a sizable combined lead with decisive afternoon sessions and higher total scores across 60 to 49 bouts.
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Bears and Barons Split AHL Playoff Games
Hershey Bears evened the American Hockey League series with a 3-2 win at Cleveland as Nick Damore stymied the Barons offense. Harold Coypel opened the scoring for Hershey, while Leg Cunningham tied it for Cleveland before Lou True del netted the eventual winner. The series moves to Hershey for games three and four with a potential fifth in Cleveland.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games listed for teams
Yesterday's ball scores include Boston A 6 New York CA 4 Philadelphia 1A 5 Toronto 11 Toledo AA 4 St Louis CA 8 and Bainbridge Naval 0 Washington A 3 Norfolk naval Ain Today's schedule shows Brooklyn MI against Army at West Point Cincinnati Chicago Ny at French Lick New York Ns dorsey City 1 at Camp Kalmer Be J Si Lapis Al ye Toledo AA at Cape Girardeau Chicago A Up Detroit 1A at George Field Tid Philadelphia Ni ys Curtis Bay Coast Guard at Curtis Bay Md New York A vs Boston Ai at Hathe City NJ
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