Weekend sports notes from a bustling 1947 era
In a sprawling schedule reveal the Natit League opens with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago on April 15 and a 12 Sunday home slate, while top college hoops seesKentucky rated number one by Dick Dunkel with West Virginia Notre Dame and others in pursuit. A Senate gun bill prompts sportsmen to organize protests as the Coty Rod and Gun Club mobilizes against fingerprinting and seizures, and Georgia star Charley Trimpp signs to play baseball with the Atlanta Crackers. The Middle Atlantic League holds a schedule meeting in Butler as teams negotiate signings and pending trades.
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Georgia
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Butler
Tommy Byrne
Chandler
Murphy
Johnny Lindell
New York Yankees
Rockets Seek 10th Win On Road Against Corry Beavers
Corry High Beavers travel to Titusville for a stiff test against the Rockets who carry a nine game winning streak. Highlighted by star Stretch Barber, Loge Panas and Art Lowrie for Titusville, while Dan Dyckes Jack Wilson and Sonny Morgen flank Corry in a pivotal District 10 clash. The 8:15 tip includes a preliminary jayvee showdown as tickets run tight on the road to Celestial.
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Sonny Morgen
Ken Wilson
Chuck Bugbee
Dick Geertson
Verban Signs with Phillies for $12,500
Philadelphia reports Emil Verban signed for $12,500 as the Phillies continue contracts amid Herb Pennock’s objections to high salaries. The deal follows recent signings of Schoolboy Rowe and Del Ennis as Philadelphia solidifies a fifth-place NL club with key contributors from 1940.
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Automatics Lead Raymond Bowling League With Sweep
The Automatics widened their Raymond League lead to 11 as they swept the Inspection team 3 games to none. Office Loan edged ahead with two wins and high total pins, while the Small Order beat the Machinists. Standings show Automatics 69 21 738, Office 48 29 600, Inspection 43 98 625, Flat Dept 36 44 450, Machine Shop 28 52 350, Small Order 27 50 33.
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Joe Hajeo
Robinson Before Commission in $25 000 Bribe Case
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson appears before the State Athletic Commission to explain a bribe offer of 25000 dollars to not make weight for a title bout with Marty Servo. District attorney and grand jury widen probes into boxing, gangster fronts, and undercover managers as Harlem figures face investigation.
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Fulks Reaches 1004 Points as Warriors Triumph
Philadelphia February 14 Joe Fulks raised his career scoring total to 1,004 points, becoming the first modern basketball player to surpass the 1,000-point mark. The Philadelphia Warriors forward scored 19 points to beat the Cleveland Rebels in a BASBAA game.
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Basketball Association of America
Vets Dribblers Rally Past Wesleyville In Erie Bout
Corry Vela starred with 16 in the opening period as the Vets built a lead, then widened it to rout Wesleyville 67 to 41 in the Erie County Independent League at the State Armory. Avertis and Taylor led Corry with 17 points each, Frisina 14, while Potter left early with 16 for Wesleyville.
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Walters
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Baressi
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Frisina
Jay Armstrong
Carter
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Taylor
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Bearry
Philips
Pirates Sign Perez To Pitching Deal
Pittsburgh announces receipt and signing of pitcher Manuel Perez, 29, who went 7 13 with Hollywood last season, adding a veteran arm to the Pirates roster.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Today
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Hollywood
Louis Arrives in Lima for Exhibition Tour Stop
Heavyweight champ Joe Louis touched down in Lima Peru from Panaman City for the fourth leg of his South American tour. He plans exhibition bouts tomorrow night with two sparring partners as part of the tour.
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Panama City
Greenberg May Play With Yanks in Home City Return
Hank Greenberg, after hinting at retirement, may join the New York Yankees this season. An informant said Larry MacPhail contacted McKinney about Greenberg?s sale. Greenberg reportedly would jump at the chance to play in New York. He may prefer a home city team and would welcome a preexisting role as player and executive. College basketball results noted Canisius 61 NYU 54 and St Bonaventure 57 Alliance 69 Fredonia 42 with other standings implied.
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