Local sports notes highlight 1941 season plans and obituaries
The page surveys 1941 basketball prospects with North East and Albion contending in county circuits plus Millcreek, Ard, and Wesleyville matchups shaping the race. It also notes the death of Duke Denning and pays tribute to his boxing era era. Pro basketball plans include Max Rosenblum Invitational with Harlem Rens and Philadelphia Squires at Public Auditorium Cleveland.
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Max Rosenblum
Harlem Rens
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Elphia Spires
Genfa
Cleveland
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Beavers Invade Wesleyville In Tuesday Night Clash
Covtravels travels to Wesleyville for a key road game as the Beavers seek a fourth straight win in the second half. Wesleyville hopes to slow Parkers while Albion eyes a pivotal matchup with Millcreek as Girard travels to Union City. Standings remain tight with several teams aiming to shake up the league.
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Wesleyville
Wardwoord
S| Park
North East
Albion
Jowneys
Millcreek
Tomerrow
Lawrence Park
Girard
Union City
Bens
Fame
Deagie
Week End Sport Highlights From Around the Nation
Henry Picard defeats Ben Hogan to win a five thousand dollar event with a record 276 strokes. Greg Rice sets a world indoor mile time of 8:53.4 in New York City. Alfred M. McCoy assists Harvard as Colby coach. John Ogden buys Himie franchise in the Eastern League. Zeke Bouura sold by Cubs to Minneapolis. Alf Anderson pressured by Pittsburgh and returns contract. Bing Mathews clocks 78.09 mph in Daytona Beach AMA race.
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New Orleans
Henry Picard
Ben Hogan
Utts
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New York
Greg Rice
Les MacMuenen
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Cambridge
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Ramet
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Cubs
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Minneapolis
American Association
Atlanta
Alf Anderson
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Bing J: Mathews
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American Motorcycle Association
Thomas Motors Edge Erie Team In City League Match
Cohen Auy led Thomas Motors to three straight wins in a City League bowling event at Recreation Alleys. He averaged 190 while opponent Lewis led the Erie team with a 250 in the loss.
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Léa Tan
How Tonight's Fighters Line Up
Philadelphia story lists fighter measurements and line up details. The text provides chest, arm, and leg measurements for Dorario Wyre and others, with specific values for neck, biceps, forearm, wrist, thigh, calf, ankle, and height.
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Philadelphia
St Edward's to Play Meadville in Final Season Game
St Edward's meets St Igatha's of Macdiville at school court tomorrow evening in a rearranged schedule. The two teams previously met in Meadville last week with St Edward's holding a 35 to 23 win. The local five plan their annual banquet later this week including a farewell party for Hugh Debitty who departs for a year of military training with Company A.
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St. Edward's
St. Iga
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Macdiville
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Company A
Steen's Dry Cleaning Tops Wilcox Grocers in Postponed Match
Steen's won two games from Wilcox Grocers to stay atop the Antler League standings. Miller led Steen's with an average of 183, while Cobbett led Wilcox with 167. Team totals show Steen's 427 and Wilcox 374, with individual scores listed for Gustafson, Scheppner, Carley, Tanner, Miller, and Bruntage among others.
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Cleaners
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Gustafson
Scheppner
Carley
Tanner
Wieox Grocers Bruntage
Corr y Girls Capture Pair at Titusville
Corry’s Rexallurar Ladies Bowling team beat Orpheum Theater two games in Titusville but trailed on total pins. Street led druggists with 145 average. Berglund and Hite of Titusville posted 148. Other scores featured Van Diresar, Durty, Watters, Keurmch, Zdarko and Meyers among the participants.
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Orpheim Theater
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Orpheum Theater van Diresar
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Tigger
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Zdarko
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E. Teaser
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Louis Meets Dorazio Tonight Heavy Favorite for Fight
Louis, favored to win, faces Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia at Convention Hall in a 15 round heavyweight bout. Dorazio, known for his bobbing style, challenges the champion as a crowd of about 15,000 gathers. promoters expect strong payoffs though Louis aims to extend his title reign in Detroit next month.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
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Mirman
Arturo Godoy
Tony Galento
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Detroit
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Dorazio
Picard Prevails in New Orleans Open with Eight Under
At New Orleans Open, Picard posted eight under par near the lead as reporters debated golf greatness. Jimmy Demaret lauded Sam Snead while Roby Jones and Walter Hagen were named the greatest players, with Hagen earning five major titles. Demaret noted Picard finished two strokes behind the record winner, Clayton Haefner, as Tony Penna and Grale Wood also placed among top contenders.
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Payil Bunyan Wilk
Key
Otley
Sam Snead
Paul Rongan
Cay
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Galfer
Jimmy Demaret
Dorharet
Roby Jones
Walter Hagrn
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Sneadstoke
Byron Nelson
Goose Goslin Recalls Pop Fly Game Ending Memory
AP Feature describes Goose Goslin recalling a pivotal pop fly single over second base in the 1028 season and the batting championship duel with Manush. Goslin, then part owner of Trenton in the Interstate League, recounts urging by Bus Sam Rice and the tense at bat against umpire Guthrie as he aimed to win the title.
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Juan Wirus
Miami Beach
Fla
Detroit
Goslin
Heinie Mamush
Alsbride
Washington
Dateoit
Trenton
N. 9
Manush
Vib
Sam Rice
BI Guthrie
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Guthrie
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Teould
South America
Fikere
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Goalin
Manwkey Cochrane
Dorazio Room Gives Hunch Boys an Idea Night Plans
Philadelphia report notes Gus Dorazio arriving at the Walton Hotel room 11 with the team before a match against Joe Lenis. The piece hints at a strategy from the so called china players and includes stray dialogue about dining and plans for the contest.
Duke Denning Dies in Erie Fight Manager Known to BrieAports
Lester E. Duke Denning a fight manager and promoter known to boxing fans as Maxie Strib’s manager, died at his home in Erie at 38 after months of illness. Doctors said lateral sclerosis caused his decline, with speech impaired for about a year. He had received treatment at Greeline in Cleveland.
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Duke" Denning
Maxie Strub
Deming
Sammy Mandell
Tony Era
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Elng
Betim
Erie
Denning
Hanks
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Pelifer
Monroe
Lester E
Duke) Denning
Brie Aports
Maxie Strib
East Sandstreet
Greelinke
Clevaland
Ogden Buys Elmira Baseball Franchise
John M. Ogden of Swarthmore buys Elmira N Y Eastern League franchise for 4700 announced at Williams Park Pan by league president Thomas Richardson Ogden, former Phillies employee, will run the team as playing manager with Eagle Porter possibly as hitting manager The deal includes a working agreement with the Buffalo International League club and ties to the Detroit Tigers.
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Philadelphia
Tech
John M. Ogden
Swarthmore
Pra
Elmira
N.Y
John McGraw
Lin
Sweithmore College
Phils Hive
Hmro
Phils
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International
Richarson
Bigle Porter
Cleveland
Connellsville Captures WP I Swim Honors
Connellsville High School clinched its fourth straight WPIAL Swimming Championship with a team total of 3614 points. Vandergriff and Gist led with strong performances, while Victors in relays and several finalists qualified for the Western Regional PIAA meet to be held Saturday at Slippery Rock.
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Vandergriff
Gist
Eatry
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Lnd
Sewickley
Butler
Tach
Duquesne
Slippely Rock
National Indoors Track and Field Championship Notes
Boxing through a chaotic recap, the piece touts Notre Dame imports, college confrontations and rising stars. It highlights Preddy Wolcott Rice as a standout, mentions Glen Culn and Leahy as key names, and previews upcoming matchups and sensational performances amid a crowded indoor season in New York.
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Carolin
Atlanta
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Big Ten and sectional races near decision in press preview
In a crowded college basketball landscape two weeks from the tournaments, top races remain unsettled. Conference leaders from the Big Ten, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and others eye titles as teams like North Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Columbia push toward the postseason amid tense bids and shifting standings.
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Pirate rookies unsigned as Pirates prep spring camp
Alf Anderson, a Pirates rookie who has yet to sign, is pausing contract talks as Pittsburgh readies for spring conditioning in Decatur California. The Bees aim to settle the deal while awaiting understudy Captain Arkly and potential moves around veteran players.
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Warren's Grid Slate Carries Eleven Games
Warren's grid slate lists eleven games for the Dragons. Schedule shows opening at Russell Field against Erie Academy and road games at Girardane Gol City Bradt Warren Jamestown Franklin Rida Way BE Menéitte Seph Ere Academy Youngs ville Girard Kater Thussville Od City Prahklin Bradtford Rid sway and more.
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Russell Field
Erie Academy
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