Baseball rule change sparks debate at opening of tourney
The piece notes a proposed rule allowing a batter to run to either first or third after hitting, with mixed opinions on its impact. It cites President Ray DuMont and the opening of the 10th annual semi pro tournament in Wichita. It also covers the Cleveland Barons hot streak in the AHL, plus various minor notes on managers, draft moves, and wartime ambulance fundraising.
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Chicago
Ray Dumont
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Hite Rae Davale
Wichita
Cory High School dribblers roll to 47 25 win
Cory High School dribblers beat Wattsburg 47 to 25 in Erie County League action on the Junior High floor. The Orange and Black led 23-11 at halftime and pulled away with a 15-8 final quarter surge led by McKinney and Hammond. Coach Putnam used eleven players. Chaffee led Corry with 12 points while Huntley added key scores for the visitors.
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Hunter favored to win two mile at Madison Square Garden
Ensign Ol fie Hunter, a Briz Pa youth, aims to win the two mile race at the Miltyoee games in Madison Square Garden this Saturday. He debuted in New York indoor track last year in the same event and had won his first two races this winter in decisive fashion.
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Baseballs postwar woes and wartime sports mix
AP highlights postwar baseball scheduling headaches caused by extra night games and doubleheaders. It notes Hank Greenberg in Washington and Lee training, Sid Luckman’s popularity votes loss, and a snapshot of Wallace Batley’s coaching record at Russellville High. Also mentions Red Ormsby retirement, Leo Diegel golf fundraisers, and military athletes shifting to civilian sports, with Tom Heeney and Joe Burk pursuing naval duties while dreaming of later tennis careers.
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New York
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Prick
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Memy
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Washington and Lee University
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Briges Stadium
Sid Luckman
Lou Gehrig
Ward On
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Don Budge
Mel Oat
Red Ormsby
Chicago
Red
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Veterans' Hospitals
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Torresdale
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Service Department
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Thomasville
Marlarina
Tom Heeney
Hard Rock
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South Pacific
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Ace Flaherty Leads St Joseph's Domination Of Oiler Rivalry
Ace Flaherty scored sixteen points to power St Joseph's Shamrocks to a 42-25 win over St Edward's. The visiting squad opened 19-7 and led 21-13 at halftime, with Flaherty providing inside strength on both ends. Hynes, Blum, Feesley, and Jansen contributed as Oilers battled back, but St Joseph's maintained the lead through a rough final period.
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Clarke to Be Honored by Baseball Congress
Chicago Feb 1 The national baseball Congress will award a plaque to Pred C Clarke former Pittsburgh Pirates manager for stimulating interest in sandlot baseball Ray Dumont congress president lauded Clarke Pirates manager from 1900 1915 for services to the congress in the past decade saying such men and other baseball gems have kept baseball alive.
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Fights Last Night Reported From Multiple Cities
Boxing cards across Washington Providence Baltimore Newark and Chicago featured numerous decisions. Notable results include Joey Masim outpointing George Parks in Washington and Charles Lewis defeating Jackie Callura in New York while Tony Brandino stopped Jackie Collins in Boston.
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Chicago
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Carmen Grosso
Philadelphia
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Paterson
Jackie Adams
Ridgewood
Ark
WPIAL Accepts Sharon Farrell in Class AA
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League approved Sharon and Farrell High as Class AA members. No votes against the decision were recorded, and the move could affect scheduling and eligibility under league rules.
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Pittsburgh
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Pro Football May Be Cure for Ball Magnates
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia executives argue pro football could ease baseballs off season strain. Bob Carpenter, NL Phillies president, says football in the baseball year might preserve costly ballpark operations and keep owners financially buoyant during winter downtime. The idea echoes Branch Rickey’s warning that baseball must adapt or lose momentum to football.
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Branch Rickey
Bracklyn Dodgers
Alington Keeps Hockey Scoring Lead in AL Contention
YEW HAVEN February 1 Associated Press three goals and a run assist by Thomas Burlington of Cleveland push him to 54 points atop the American League hockey scoring list. Lou Trudel adds four points for a star of BO and I, while Gaston Gauthier of Hershey climbs to third, displacing Wally Kifres and teammate. Kilven drops to sixth as Gordon Sheritt posts 59 minutes in penalties. Vic Lynn ties with four majors. Bob asserts major leagues can join football business with rights, equipment, and facilities intact.
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