Postwar sports plans and major league moves rumor
A roundup notes Willis Vance drafts an arena plan for Cincinnati after the war, Red Dutton’s NHL ambitions and a possible Brooklyn Americans venue, plus wartime shifts in minor leagues, college athletics, and a Pony League slate. Details include prize payouts in Kansas State tournament and boxing-cartoon exchanges from the Pacific theater.
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Red Dutton
National Hockey League
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Win 33 Deadlock Cox Passes Back Back Into Bucky Harris Lap
The Corry Merchants defeated Irvine Forge 1 0 at Loveland Field before about 250 fans, taking a 1 game edge in a best of series that will continue at Warren State Hospital Thursday evening. Wells Swantele delivered a key single to center in the seventh, breaking an 8 3 deadlock as Cassell and Pollock pitched and held the visitors to ten hits. Cassell, hampered by an arm ailment, limited the foes except in the fifth and ninth frames, while Swanson and others advanced baserunners on a mishap filled inning. The locals added a run in the seventh. In Philadelphia, Aug 2 The Bucky Harris firing's fallout lands in Cox lap as directors claimed they acted on Harris guidance, while Harris disputed the newer account and released an eight page statement. Cox contends Harris overstated his influence as a salaried adviser. Harris arrives in Washington today and is set to comment on the shifting leadership.
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Ery Wing
Trvine Forge
Loveland Bield
Clan
Warren State Hospital
Welster Swantele
Fung
Russ
Cassell
Slim Pollock
Cassett
Vine
Swanson
Une Xoreen
No Massa
Pss
Frese Philadelphia
Buck
Bucky Harris
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Ducky
William D. Cox
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Cox
Bucky
Washington
Bor
Unteremar
Steve Massa
Brother Joe
Corry
Akeley
Pollock
Glegerich
Kinney
Unttereiner
Steve Masta
Swantek
Untereiner
Gerry
Rose Nuist
The
Yung
Murer
Fett
Gil Cantur
Merchants Edge Forgening In Tight Baseball Finish
In a tense nine inning game the Merchants rally to beat the Forgening 5-3. Key plays include Untereiner scoring on a misplayed ball, Pollock’s rundown mishap, and late offense from Morrison J Akeley and Untereiner. Clement Cas Fett, Murer, and Masta contributed infield and outfield moments as both sides pressed to the end.
Navy Issues New Rules for Sailor Athletes and Bowl Bans
Navy Secretary Knox announced new rules restricting Navy sailors from playing outside their NCAA district and barring all bowl games. The changes wipe out the 1943 Town Seahawks schedule, threaten the Al-Star game in Chicago, and bar many sailor athletes from away contests. V-12 freshmen are ineligible for athletics, and the Naval Academy at Annapolis remains unaffected.
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Associated Press
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Town Seahawks
Chicago
Great Lakes
Marines
Knox
Washington
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Seahawks
Town City
Illinois
Ohio State
Marquette
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Washington Redskins
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U. S. Naval Academy
Stenapolis
Swantek Delivers Game Winning Blow In Ninth
Swantek's clutch center hit sets up a late Irvine plan disruption. Trvine scores final run on Pollock single and Creola walk, Swanson's drive to short right prompts Cassette to push for Mas sa to retire. Team ordered to report for practice Tuesday at 6 PM.
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Irvine
Trvine
Pollock
Creola
Swanson
Cassett
Jos Massa
Baseball Results and Roster Updates from 48 Know Co
Yesterday's results list Washington, St Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Boston, New York, Detroit scores. Today schedule includes Philadelphia at Chicago and St Louis at Washington. Murtaugh medical check planned pre induction. Muhlenberg drills begin with Navy and Marine Corps trainees at Allentown campus.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Detroit
Muhlenberg
Allentown
Footall
Munlerberg College
al Julian
Navy
Marine Corps
Igi Schiool
Btandings
L Pet
Bill Washington
Tl Clevelana
Muskie Landed At Findley Lake By Findley Angler
Richard Bachemer of East Congress landed a d inch muskeltinge at Findley Lake Friday evening. The prize fish weighed about 12 pounds after being hooked within roughly 20 minutes of fishing. Bernard Mayer of NYU dominated seven shot put titles last season.
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Findley
Richard Bachemer
East
Congress
Findley Lake
Bernard Mayer
NYU
Anneied
Sewell Notches 17th Aspirations Gain Even Break
In a tight race across the leagues the New York Yankees push toward a third straight American League pennant as they win key series against the Browns White Sox Athletics and Indians while the St Louis Cardinals extend their NL lead. Rip Sewell posts his fifth win for Pittsburgh as Cincinnati tightens the gap to third place, with a legal advertisement note at closing.
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Detroit
Tigers
Ty Frst
Aloe
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White Sox
Athletics
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Bengals
Nick Etten
Tommy Bridges
Bud Metheny
Hal ‘White
Phue St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodors
Rip Sewell
Firee
Pexanmarice
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sewell
Braves
Boston
Riffs Gincinnati
Dods
Southwestern Conference Feels The Sting Of War
The Southwestern Conference bears wartime impact with many coaches and players entering service. Arkansas loses two head coaches, joining Texas, Texas A and M, TCU, Rice, and SMU players and staff who have joined the armed forces, reshaping football leadership for the 1943 season.
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George Cole
Arkansas
Frank Kimbrough
Baylor
Matty Bell
Southern Methodist
Navy
Fred Thomson
Cole
John Tomlin
Texas
Texas Christian
Rice
D. X
Bible
Len Meyer
T. C
Hainer Nurton
Jess Neely
Ice
Uncle Sam
James
Stewart
Dean Carnegie Spark All Stars Past Negro League Opponents
Dean and Carnegie powered the All Stars to a 6-1 win over the Negro World Bombers as Dean pitched four scoreless innings and Laene cleared a two-run homer. Cymes had two singles four-bagger and a walk, scoring on a fielder’s choice behind Peckman. Reds, Giants, Browns, Red Sox, Indians and Cubs also posted wins in a slate of baseball action. In Boise, Ralph Greene defeated Will Reedy 6-1 6-0 6-2 to win the Boise City Idaho State men’s singles title.
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Crick
Dig Dean
Honus Wagner
Negro Way Bond Bomkers
Offersmann
Gtadiim
Cymesie
Wade
Ie Lesh
Pabur Peckman
Boise
Ralph Greene
Negro Private
Gowen Field
Atlantic City
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Will Reedy
Notice to voters registrar registration hours announced
Registrars will sit at specified places on set dates from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for personal registrations party enrollment removals and reinstatements.
Portland Casting Club Promises Prize for Half-Minute Event
Portland Ore Aug 2 In a postwar casting contest Tadak Waltons and A C Kellogg promise two foz for participants while the Portland Casting Club reports a recent exhibition distance of 392 feet. The world record stands at 318 feet set by J E May in 1898. American and British styles diverge on gear used.
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Ore
Tadak
Thylind
J. E. May
Parks defeats Luther in golf finals one up
Sam M. Parks Jr. of South Hills CC won the Tri-State PGA title at Stanton Heights GC, beating defending champ Ted Luther of Youghlogheny CC one up after 37 holes. Parks, who also held the crown in 1937, used a birdie on the 37th hole to seal victory as Luther three-putted from 30 feet earlier.
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Sam M. Parks
South Hills Country Club
Tri-State
South Hills
Tyefoot
Luther
Sam
Lather
Grees
Parks
Ted
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