Trout season opens as fishermen flood streams across Erie and Warren
Hundreds of anglers and district fishermen prepare for the 1844 trout season. Warnings note heavy spring rains raised creeks but warmer days boost fishing prospects. Stocking reports show 550 legal trout delivered to Warren and Erie counties. Meadville seeks new football and basketball coaches after poor seasons. Paul E. Brown of Ohio State Navy appointment could follow Tony Finkle as Meadville’s next head coach. Ken Jackson returns from New York to greet old cronies as Corry High plans an eight game basketball schedule over ten days.
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Phillies buy first sacker from Red Sox
Wartime baseball brings a familiar Dodgers can-do spirit as the Red Cross benefit game at Ebbets Field ends with Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia 13 to 11. Phillies purchase first baseman Ulysses Tomy Luplen from Boston as Jimmy Wardell may fill the outfield.
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Tribute to Big Jim Jeffries At Boxing Arena
Nine hundred spectators in Burbank celebrate former heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries on his 63rd birthday. Presentations include a jewel crowned bald head and autographs from friends as Jeffries’s arena hosts amateur boxing events.
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Ameur
Tennis lessons audit sparks small print drive in U S
In New York April 13 the United States Lawn Tennis Association laments selling only about 400 copies of tennis lessons and asks if campaigns in high schools could boost demand. The note contrasts baseball education with costly distribution, while Dixie Walker’s Alaska tour is followed by Leo Durocher inviting him to play third base.
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Une
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Telegram
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Dixie Walker
Leo Durocher
Corry Rod and Gun Club Stocking Nearby Streams
Local Rod and Gun Club led by Charles Hubertz reports extensive stocking of streams with rainbow and brown trout this spring and fall. Beaverdam Run, Spring Creek, Brokenstraw Creek, French Creek and others received thousands of fingerlings and larger stock. Also notes on Emil Verban and war-era sports chatter mix with community fishing update.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Lou Klein
Fishi
Verban
Chas
Lou
Emil
Ben
Columbus
Hubertz
Cory Rod and Gun Club
Charles Hubertz
Fish Committee
North Branch French Creek
Beaverdam Run
Brokenstraw Creek
Spring Creek
Coffer Creek
Iron Bridge
French Creek
Bowens Bridge
Concord
Elgin
Holy Cross hurler misses third no hitter
New Orleans April 14 nine teenDick Callahan Holy Cross college pitcher nearly pitched a third no hitter in a spring game. He held Samuel J. Peters High School to one hit in a two inning contest, Holy Cross winning 1 0. Callahan struck out 20 and sacrificed in the winning minute.
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Dick Callahan
Holy Gress College
Eain
Samuel J. Peters’ High School
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Minors to Survive Season Says Buck Harris Banner Year Forecast
Buffalo Bisons skipper Buck Harris predicts a strong minor league season as majors raid farm systems. He cites players entering service and tighter International League competition, noting Rochester and Newark as key AA/AAA sites owned by major clubs. Harris reports 3 players cut from camp with 4-F classifications amid training camp disruptions.
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Army Discgrees
Yetvernays results and scattered scores across cities
Reported games show Cincinnati over Cleveland in Chicago Innings, New York beating Philadelphia, Brooklyn edging Philadelphia, and Fort Meade hosting Philadelphia against Buffalo. A Curtis Bay Coast Guard match and Detroit appearance appear in separate listings. Natives on Parlay Islands produce hawthepWavetensils.
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Freeman Field
Anglers Ready For Trout Season Opens In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports anglers welcome the 1944 trout season with forecasts of sunny opening days. Fish Commissioner Charles A. Frenchead notes clearing weather should aid fishermen as western streams rise and fall to normal levels. statewide stocking exceeds 1,000,000 trout from seven to 18 inches, boosting prospects for wet fly and bait anglers despite recent chill.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mharles A. Frenchead
Llink
Miles and Baker Win Keg Tourney
Harry Miles and Rosa Baker win the Raymond Mixed Doubles in a field of 18 teams. Baker rolled 200 184 and 190 for a top series 33 handicap while her partner posted 21 167 and 125. Coates and Crnopie took second with 169 144 181 165 and 174 142 145 including handicap, Bailey-Mitchel duo finished third with 188 144 451 pins and a 53 handicap. Miles also won high three-penne and high individual team prizes totaling $8. The Raymond League plans next events.
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Rosa Baker
Baker
Ped
Carl Coates
Mary Crnopie
Coates
Fartner
Ralph Bailey
Mary Mitchel
Bailey
National AAU Senior Women’s Championships Open in Oakland
The three day event showcases top American women swimmers and divers. Finals begin at 7:45 p.m. with notable entrants including Marie Corviden and Ann Gattis as sprint favorites, Anne Ross defending in diving, and Nancy Morks the Medley favorite.
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America
Athens
Marie Corviden
New Yorke
Amot
Sam Francisco
Ann Gattis
Anne
Swedish star Haegg may return to U S tour
Swedish track sensation Gundeh Haegg, famed for a noted U S tour, plans a comeback next summer assisted by Arnot Andersson. The Amateur Athletic Gazette notes talks with Swedish athletic authorities to stage national trials in New York on June 18 featuring an 01-yard sprint, 90-yard dash, and 240-yard free relay events.
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Andersson
U.S
Associated Press
New York
Gundeh Haegg
United States
Arnot Andersson
Brig
Mb Helshon
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