Sports Roundup: Wartime boxing and naval aviation notes
A mixed sports roundup by SID FEDER covers prewar sparring partners linked to Louis and Conning, plus notes on Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid McCoy. It also reports on Brooklyn Dodgers attendance, a midwest stable’s jockey woes, Howie Schultz prospects, and a tangent on Army fitness. War-era topics include Ted Williams’ naval aviation cadet status, Marine Brad Beklund's heavyweight boxing title, and Navy football plans in the South Pacific.
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Sid Feder
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Aly
Louis
Sugar Ray Robinson
Young Kid McCoy
Detroit
Welter
California
Joelle Wilson
George Nicholson
Joe
Corp
Billy Cann
Stimson
Ecarinel
Worcester Mass
Chanel Hill
N. C
Ted
Williams
Red Sox
Brad Beklund
Oregon
Jacksonville Naval Air Technical Training Center
George Turbeyille
C. McGillicuddy
Shaw Field
S. C
Ring Magazine
Nat Fleischer
Fort Monroe
Forts
Marine Regiment
South Pacific
Visitors Rally In Ninth Falls One Run Short
A crowded Loveland Field saw the Erie Moose drop a 9-8 decision to the Borry Merchants as the visitors rallied for three in the ninth before a stubborn defense sealed the win. Popovich worked six innings of two-hit ball after a rough first inning, while Cooney closed out the final frames allowing ten hits. Key hits came from Darmhoter, Markowitz, Solyst, and Dingfelder as the Merchants built a first inning lead and held off late Moose pressure including three runs in the seventh.
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Borry Merehas
Loveland Field
Erie Moose
T ‘Hen
Wivaders
Mike Popovielh
Glenwood
Volski
Moose
Cooney
Erin
Popayich
der Manuel
Markawite
Darmhoter
Une Dawn
Lee
Mike
Joint
Farandys
Merchants
Huhl
Kinney
Ekimoff
Carter
Markowity
Young
Wenther
Solyst
Swantek
Cyandall
Dingielger
Fin
Popovich
Crandall
Velski Pby
Garter
Bell
Coty
Carors
Dingfelder
Rolinel Dornhofer
Dinefelder
Dornhofer
Pep Young
Borntofer
Mast Lindstrom
Folsndys
Johlins
Cutch
Eric
Elmer Riddle Racks Second 1943 Victory Over Dodgers
Elmer Riddle earned his second win of 1943 against the Dodgers while extending his errorless string in the field. Since entering the National League in 1939 he had 129 chances without an error.
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Elmer Riddle
Dodgers
Felding
York's 19th homer sets pace in August strikeout spree
In a busy major league day, York hit his 19th homer of the month, sparking Detroit's offensive surge as he and Lindstrom fueled a double win. The Yankees and Cardinals widened their leads with multi-game performances, while Cleveland edged Pittsburgh and Chicago split.
Cards Increase Lead as Rival Fail To Reach Standings
In a tight doubleheader split, the St Louis Cardinals surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning both ends of the twin bill while the New York Yankees thumped the Oakland A's. Cincinnati also split with Cleveland as the Browns dropped a second straight game.
Irregularities at bat in South game noted
Erle Moos and Corry led with multiple RBIs as Dornhofer powered with 3 base hits and 1 homer. Carter and Dornhofer each had two base hits while Kinney and Popovich produced key RBIs. Volski yielded 10 hits and three runs over 7 2 3 innings as Gooney struggled.
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Marlon Wit
Solyst
Erle Moos
Corry Yy Ceeees
Goldio
Dornhofer
Lee
Pelandys
Kotlins
Popovich
Group
Swantek
Dingfelder
Carter
Kinney
Dornhiofer
Cooney
Volski
Umphres Knapp
Kane
Hagen's Squad Loses To Cuppers In Ryder Cup
Detroit scene reports the American Ryder Cup team, led by Craig Wood, defeated Walter Hagen's challengers 34 to 30. Wood led his squad with a 2 1 victory, Nelson McSpaden Ghezzi Mangrum and Watrous contributing wins as the all star concept gains support. The weeklong event drew 10,090 fans and $35,000 for Red Cross coffers at Plum Hollow. West Virginia to host Carnegie Tech on Nov 13 as announced by the university.
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Mriek
Joe Kirkwood
Detroit
Leo Diegel
Tony Armour
Sep Palin
Ben White
Ben
Empire City
Associated Tress
Craig Wood
Wood
Walter Hagen
Plum Hollow
Red Cross Coffets
Coast Guardsman
Jimmy ‘Thomson
Byron Nelson
Harold
Jaz) McSpaden
Vic Ghezal
Lloyd ‘Mangrum
al Watrous
Gophers Coach Holds Optimistic Football Outlook
Minnesota coach George Hauser remains hopeful about the 194? season as summer drills wrap mid August. He expects a few old linemen like Paul Mitchell and Ed Lechner to return, while noting 19 players left for Marine service. The Gophers face Northwestern and Michigan on the road and aim to fill the backfield with Bill Garnaas, Tom Brollewuch, and Loren Palme among others.
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Assoninwa Tress
Minneapolis
Minn
George Hauser
Minnesota
Fuser
Paul Mitchell
Ed Lechner
Marines Training Corps
Northwestern
Michigant
Nobre Dumentl
Wolves
Wildcats
Chuck Avery
Michigan
Tarksfield
Bill Garnaas
Gopher
Tom Brollehwueh
Freahman
Loren Palme
Laurel
Mant
Jweklea
Hunser
Bill Aldworth
Boh Demi
Eh Aidate
Indiana University
Luther Induction Aug 26 In Pittsburgh Golf Figures In Service
Luther and Ted Luther, noted golfers with Western Pennsylvania Golf Association ties, are called to report August 26 for military service. Branch, secretary of the association, announces the induction and assigns roles for duty in Pittsburgh.
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Luther
Associated
Pittshurgh
Augore Branch
Ted Luther
Bulheing
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
Wisl
Ted
Livhec
Youghiogheny
PGA
Yarosz Killed in Crash Near Pyote Texas
Sergean Johnny Arosa of the Ross family from Montes was killed in a plane crash in Pyote Texas on Saturday. He was nineteen, a youngest brother of Teddy Ross the middleweight champion, and part of a boxing family with brothers slated for induction and other boxers in the clan.
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Yarosz
Pittsburgh
Sergean Johnny
Pony League Scores Split as Wellsville Dominates Batavia
Weekend games show Wellsville tallies 18 to 7 over Batavia and 6 to 1 against Batavia on Sunday. Jamestown defeats Hornet 8 to 1, while Hornell loses 18 to 7 to Wellsville. Lockport sweeps Olean 7 0 and 8 2 to claim sixth place with a 5 to 1 and 8 to 2 doubleheader win.
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Pony League
Olean
Lockport
Wellsville
Batavia
Jamestown
Hornell
Hornet
Jimmy Slattery Dies in New York Hospital
Former world light heavy champion Jimmy Slattery died late last night after being brought to a New York hospital. The famed fighter known as the boy who would crown, suffered illness as authorities did not disclose full details. Slattery retired in 1931 after a loss to King Levinsky and had long been a fan favorite, once associated with Jack Dempsey.
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Ie Argochile
New York
Jimmy Slattery
Jack Dempsey
Stiendastts Blattery
King Levinsky
Zivic Favored 2-1 Over Kid McCoy In Pittsburgh Bout
Fritzie Zivic, age showing but confident, is a 2-1 favorite to beat Kid McCoy in a ten-round Pittsburgh card at Forbes Field. McCoy, a Detroit sergeant, could be near his final pro bout amid a wartime boxing ban and prior close draw with former welterweight champion. Zivic aims to boost his ranking and chase other big names, with Montgomery and others mentioned in the buildup.
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War Department
Zivic
Forbes Pield
The
Pirates
Na- Monel Boxing Association
McCoy
Uyhiwelaht
Pion Bol Montgomery
Philisul
Iit Ienmaany
Haylie
Henry Armstone
Basora and Williams Headline Philadelphia Card
Basora the hard punching former welterweight favorite from Puerto Rico faces Holman Williams in a 10 round main event at the Philadelphia indoors show. The 10 round semi final showcases Dusty Wilkerson versus Leo Oma, while Bilis Philips starts new streak against Pedro Hernandez. Anckie Floyd seeks victory against Frankie aucurily in the opening eight round bout.
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Sssotrogtee
Ress
Philadelphia
Ang F—Done Basara
Puerto
Flea
Dhe Holman Williams
Proteves
Ji Bonin
Hounds
Dusty Wilkerson
Leo Oma
Detroit
Bilis Philips
Pedro Hernandez
Puerto Rico
Anckie Floyd
Frankie Aucurily
Baltimore
Baseball standings and results from the National League
Saturday results show Philadelphia 5 New York 5 and Brooklyn 4 Boston 5 while Chicago 4 Cincinnati 3 and Cleveland 1-3. The standings list New York 7-4, Philadelphia 3-4, Washington 4-4, and St Louis 8-8 with open schedule for today.
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Philadelpha
New York el Tankis
Pillanlth Bel
Chiesea
Cinelmnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Rowatis
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baxtuy A
Cleveland
St. Luke
St. Louis
Chicago
Lee Savold Predicts Victory Over Nova Tonight
Lee Savold of Chicago predicts a win over Nova of Van Nuys Calif in a heavyweight bout at the Chicago venue. Authorities expect a large crowd with potential gate receipts around 15000 to 50000 depending on weather. the fight is billed as a major showing in the area.
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Lee Savold
Nova
Chicago
Pagerson
Wih
van Nuys
Calif
Welley Piel
Gila
Everu
Browns Set Record In Cleveland Baseball Action
The Browns posted a new club record in a delayed Cleveland game as they dominated a long second ram of trouble with a standout performance. The Indians won the Pence 6 and then the second game 5, marking a significant milestone in a trying doubleheader.
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Browns
Cleveland
St. Tinis
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