Baseball Training Rules Stir Players and Owners
A major league production rule requiring no Spring training before March 1 faces sharp criticism from players and owners. The measure, pushed by Dixie Walker and Johnny Murphy, would delay early camps, with expectant protests over expenses and conditioning time. If dropped, the All-Star break mid season may see shifts in exhibition play. Farmers and trappers attend the Harrisburg show to learn new trapping tricks, tools, and live demonstrations in Pennsylvania. Field tech Arthur G. Logue demonstrates wade traps, pelts handling, and the economic impact of improper fur handling on trapper revenue. Rambling notes highlight NYU vs North Carolina at Madison Square Garden, Maurice Jet, and a rising local arena plan in Harrisburg. The Middle Atlantic League hikes salary limits, and Major League umpire George Magerkurth retires amid a storied career.
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Dixie Walker
Johnny Murphy
Executive Council
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California
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Game Game Mission
Arthur G. Logue
Huntingdon
Game Commission
Logue
Pennsylvania
Madison Square Garden
New York University
North Carolina
Union
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Maurice TU Jet
the Angel
Europe
U. S
Dack Schreiber
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Gepeat
Marietta
Ohio
Coke
Philadelphia
George ‘Magerfurth
Allentown Coach Applies for Pro Football Job
Allentown Pa January 13 J Birney Gunn longtime Allentown High School coach has applied for the coaching post with the Los Angeles Rams of the American Football League. Gunn, Muhlenberg College graduate, has led Allentown teams to scholastic titles multiple times and has served as advisor to Bethlehem Bulldogs in the American Football association.
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Allentown
J. Birney Gunn
Urid
Thax
Lis Angeles Bris
Bsspyerice Drum
Edm
Bave van
Pennsylvania
Bois
Muhlenburg Colfece WK
Trafessitina
Bethlehem
Amerinal Poothele Hedpls
Sqitiners
Tethle Tash Wagon
Vets and Rockets Bow in County League Games
Corry's Vets and Rockets lost in County Independent Basketball League play. Harborcreek edged the Vets 34-33 after leading 23-20, with Nick Carter and Red Taylor each scoring 12 and Baglen 12 for the victors. Wattsburg defeated the Rockets 47-33 despite a first-half 18-17 edge at intermission. Bill Robinson and Joe Frisina led the winners with 16 points apiece. Wattsburg pulled away in the second half as the Rockets faded.
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Corry
Vets and Rockets
VPW
Harborcreek
Rockets
Wort
Bill Robinson
Joe Frisina
Wattsburg
Paterson
Ramsdell
Robinson
Combs
Gifford
Cleveland
Gaard Stiamnoe
Ohsiles
Archie Moore
Ataight Hille
Arene
Baress
Lo Frisina
Gus Lesnevich
Dyckes
Jackson
Larry Atkins
Crage
R. Williams
Armstrong
Bugbee
Harborcreck
Meguitty
Lavange
Eaglen
J. Danger
Stanley
Graham
Kosterman
R. Langer
Abele
Charles and Moore in 15 Round Go Tonight
Tonight in St Louis Charles and Moore clash in a scheduled 15 round bout. Reports from Hartford indicate Willie Pep at 138 pounds coached by Balthmore. Jimmie 127 pounds appears to have a cut noted but no result confirmed. The event drew attention for its length and fighter weight discussions.
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Charles and
Moore
St, Louis
Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Jimmie
Balthmore
Navy seeks civilian coach to boost Middies football
Annapolis Md Navy officials announced the abolition of the graduate coaching system after 14 years and named Capt Hamilton as director of athletics to lead a new civilian coach in the wake of five seasons with 15 losses, one tie and two wins. Rear Adm Holloway disclosed the change.
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Navy
Ayguointhy Prius Annapolts
Tor Anisin
James 1. Holloway
Wilcox Leads as Jim’s Post Wins Four in NL matchups
Wilcox Grocers extended their NL lead by taking five from Bowl-Aire to move five games up. Paul’s Men’s Wear and Rogers Steel split matches as Turner's defeated Corry Water 3-1. High scores featured Wilcox with 842, 852, 887 and Bowl-Aire 912 opening. Cassius Sears led opponents with 178 and 174 in one set. Genry Staples paced Clothiers with 602. Corry Vets, Cleaners, and other clubs posted strong individual games in a busy bowling night at Recreation Alley.
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Wilcox Grocer
Superior Cleaners
Paul's
Rogers
Comny Veta
Turner's
Corry Water
Wilcox Grocers
Rogers Steel
Paul
Bowl-Aire
Dar ‘Turner
Garry Vets
Wilcox
Phil Sample
Cassius Séars
Cleaners
Gen
Ry Staples
Clothiers
Kip Anderson
Corry
Lynford Chase
Danner McLean
Steelmen
Turner
Fred Christensen
Jack Qastor
Dim
Keystone Reglers
Sso
Clymer
Drug Store
Legan
Conservation
GLP
Jim's
Ed’s
Cha Young
Wihaters
Gordy White
Clymer Bay
Harold Bensin
Minford Hinsdale
Hank
Bob Wassink
Legion
Babes
Bil Setchel
Bankers
GLF
Roy Gravinkk
John Hunter
Lee Sala Wins 34th Straight in Donora Pro Debut
Lee Sala of Donora Pennsylvania extended his undefeated run to 34 straight with a unanimous decision over Brooklyn’s Vinnie Rossano. The 21-year-old middleweight dominated, out punching and out boxing Rossano to post his 23rd knockout in nine rounds, as Rossano hit the floor in the tenth before rising. Sala showcased power and stamina but needs refinement with his right hand.
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Lee Sala
Donora
Lee
Bunny Bunlay
Brooklyn
Vinnie Rossano
Sala
Rossano
Vinnie
T Hat
College basketball scores from Westminster and Duquesne games
Westminster defeated Juniata 91 to 51 while Duquesne cruised to a 60 to 24 win over St Francis Pa Gettysburg topped Finmdin Mu shall 78 to 53
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Westminster
Juniata
Duquesne
St. Francis
Gettysburg
Finmdin & Mushall
Fights Last Night in Baltimore and Brooklyn Bouts
In Baltimore Terry Moore outpointed Charlie Millan over 10 rounds at 148 to 147. In Brooklyn Donors Lee Gralf defeated Vinnie Rox Lane on points by 10 rounds at 189 to 164.
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Pittsburgh
Lee Gralf
Donors
Vinnie Rox
Lane
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Terry Moore
Charlie Millan
Beavers Meet Warren Five In Evening Showdown
Corry High Beavers travel to face Warren Dragons in a key junior high boys basketball game tonight at 8:15 after a 45-26 defeat earlier. Coach Messa fields a tall, experienced lineup led by Gail Nelson at guard, with Brumasin and others joining Nelson for a potential upset against Warren’s seasoned squad.
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Warren
Corry High Beavers
Dragons
Beavers
Bradford Ast
Doe
Messa
Gail Nelson
Nelson
Ace Brumasin
Notre Dame says crowns should be won on the field
Notre Dame officials repeated that championships should be won on the field after a post season AP poll placed Michigan ahead. At a January banquet the Williams Trophy was awarded, and the school stressed that final honors come from on field results.
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Notre Dame
Williams
Associated Press
South Bend, Inc
Michigan
Waneus
Henry L. Williams
University of Minnesota
Williams Bophy
Notre
Iom
Reid
Knapp and Shamburg Open Practice Shootout
Knapp and Shamburg headline a practice shoot list with shooters posting scores such as 40 and 1183. The event features competitors like Gary Dingtelster and Russell Potterat along with others including GL Martin and Gi Patterson. Fights last night saw Brooklyn’s Maxie Shapim defeat Charley Eley in a 144 to 130 decision in New York. The MI squad is praised as highly as their coach and players, with opinions on championships.
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Ar. Knipp
Sil Ae
Corry
Glin
Gary Dingtelster
Russell Potterat
Frank Liwson
Weores
GL Martin
Gi Patterson
Davis
Don Patterso
Gy (Rhodes
Bellate
Ee Oes
Brooklyn
Maxie Shapim
New York
Charley Eley
St. Cots
Gerry
Kid” Gaverish
Bavans
Gee Birton
Drew
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