Falcons to Run Independent Franchise Push in PONY League
The Jamestown base ball club owner Harry Bisgeier plans to operate the PONY League franchise independently of the St. Louis Cardinals this season. Reports say Hamilton’s lease will be frozen and Bradford and Erie seek admission as the league reorganizes postwar. Also noted are Ohio State star Tim Heels joining the Army Academy, and a Brooklyn Dodgers ownership sale talks involving Max May and George Mel Laughlin.
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Bufo
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St.Louis Cardinals
New York St. Lonia
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Erie
Bisycier
Uy Cardinals
Pony League
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Seminine
Times
Isgeier Awes
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Clickanford
Maniger
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Telm
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Sind
Wis Gistame
Seahwayles
Ohio State
Easteam
Sam Francisen
New York
Brooklys
Ates Iill
Durocher
Ricky
Max Mayall
Willi George V. Mel Laughlin
Brooklyn Trust Company
Charles Ebbets
Bobby Jones Grand Slam Tops All American Sports
The article surveys top sports feats with Bobby Jones’s grand slam cited as the greatest all time. Babe Ruth’s home run and RBI records, Jesse Owens track marks, Joe Louis boxing run, and other legends appear in a national AP Features poll. Jones, then in the U S Army Air Forces in England, expresses view on duplicating the feat postwar.
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Chip Royal
New York
Bobby Jones
Babe Ruth
Jesse Owens
Nghion
AP Features
Braves
Jones
Ruth
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Joe Louis
Francis Culmet
Ted Ray
Harry Vardon
Helene Madison
Bobby
England
United States
Tioyel
U. S Army Air Forces
London
Babey
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Ohio State University
Jeter
Hurdes
Berlin
Qwens
Hiller
U.S
Miracle Braves
Ane
Gallan
Lou Gehrig
Iron Man
Jim ‘Thorpe
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Plidder
Bil
D'an Kanes
Reid Grange
Georgia Pench
Iy Cobb
Tack Dempsey
Cornelis Waterdam
Major League Clubs Sign 500 Minor Players
United press report notes major league clubs signed about 500 minor leaguers to contracts after a four day winter meeting. National League owners discussed postwar plans, potential transfers, and managerial options while optimistic chatter surrounded both big show and minor leagues amid draft depletions and expected 1944 league sizes.
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Associated Press
New York
Sinc
Tada
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston
National Defense
National Association
Jug McSpaden Wins Phoenix Open Playoff Duel
Jug McSpaden, the Philadelphian star, clinched the Phoenix Open by two strokes after a tight 72-hole finish. Byron Welson of Toledo was runner-up as McSpaden posted consistent under par rounds, edging Nelson and McSpaden to win the 51,000 war bond prize.
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Associated Press Phoenes
Ariz
Harold
Jug McSpaden
Phildelphian
Texas Hound
McSpaden
Byron Welson
Toledo
Edue Nelson
Vs. Elevers
Nelson
McSorden
Gbenine
Nolan
Allied Tourney Service Boxers Open Final Lineup Report
The final lineup for the Allied Championship World starts next Monday in Algiers with service boxers, many pulled from front lines for the events. Names listed include Marc Thomas of Brahe Blvd and Walter Zippel of Hollywood, among others, as the field shapes up for the Try-for-all event.
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Algiers
Chii
Pearby Belay Beach
Bis Ligc
Marc Thoms
Au Brahe Blvd
Siri Antonio
Wena Anfone
Walier Zippel
West Knoll Drive
Hollywood
Galil
Wee Wyek
Bina
Irish Quintent Battles Sparta In Rubber Game
The St Edward's and All Star basketball squads meet Sparta High in a doubleheader rubber game. Opening at 7:20 features Stamracks vs Sparta with Carl Mallon coaching on leave from the navy. All Stars vs a Mallon Carter coached team follows at 8:30 as Carter lends players to Sparta.
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Invatie Spartans
O Fonte
Helt Boag
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Sparta High Fossers
Crawford Countians
Carl Mallon
Spartameater
Navy
Boy
Mallon
Cong
Stusmereks
Fois Paul Jansen
Tools Hyos
BI Gronostar
Jim Jansen
Joe Hand
Dan Feeney
Bob Hand
Brant Wascak
All Stars
Wick Carter
Carter
Sparta
Cyptis
Jamestown Seeks Independent PONY League Team
Jamestown officials including Mayor Samuel A. Stroth voiced confidence the city will field an independent PONY League baseball team this season despite St Louis Cardinals withdrawal from the circuit. The mayor indicated the council will relax eligibility rules to align with potential players and noted talks with League President Stettler in Buffalo. Cardinals departure casts doubt on last year’s roster, leaving the 1948 season uncertain for local fans.
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Jamestown, Pe
Samuel A. Stroth
Jamestown
St Louis Cardinals
Hosey
Reid
Blgelér
Sports Roundup Stirs Debate on College Baseball and Football
A noisy readout from postwar era sports chatter weighs college baseball and intercollegiate play. Comments from editors, coaches, and readers touch on JMU, Denver University, and Greek tied teams, plus notes on former pros and current college figures amid a backdrop of stadium plans and athletic debate.
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Southwerines Whiteyeah
Aini
Denver University
Baseball Fights Last Night In Baltimore and More
Fragmented sports notes recount last nights boxing and basketball action across cities including Baltimore and Wilkes-Barre. It mentions Henry Ay ivory and other players, a NCAA style clash, and reflections on baseball as Americas pastime with brief game outcomes.
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Washington
Henry Ay Ivory
Tae Anwele
Lew Hhubury
A. Bee Bee
Willington
Leon Anthony
Soranson
Old’ Smyth
Detroit
Eedpombed
Davy Physien Lider
Neil Mille
Wilkes-Batra
Bairbridge
Carbondale
Tostoti
Ol Py
Jon Sherman
Willie Pep
Wilkes Burte
Balitbridge
Paul Aymstring
Hermut Schauter
Alin
Ie Gren
Navel
Edour
Office leads as bowling league tightens grip on standings
The 800 tightens reg leads with a sweep in eight games, led by 250A and 250 alleymen who moved into a deadlock for the top. Aero Ladies and 30 game totals show continued strong showings as teams jostle for position. Jeanette Baresi led maples with high scores for the Aero squad while Betty Lita and Rosalind Hopkins paced their respective groups in the mixed league action.
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Aero Mon
Siefem
Will- Wmt
Marve
lNb
Gilice Kegleréttes
Acry Supply
Svent Tives
Aero Ladies
Jeanette Baresi
Mary Wajussele
Ramaved Onl
Mie 930
Gine
Betty Lita
Geneva
Unclear Local Sports Notes From Newark and Nearby Cities
Fragmentary OCR item lists names and places including Newark New York and Trenton with scattered scores or points. May reference athletes Freddie Arener Viv Newark LeRoy Bwunders Tony ventine Bob Mann and towns Malls New York Youngstown Trenton. Details are incomplete and cannot confirm events or outcomes.
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N. J
Freddie Arener
LeRoy Bwunders
Newe York
Tony Ventine
Bai
Youngstown
Bob Mann
Trenton
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