Baseball Teams Start Contracts as Spring Talks Begin
Baseball clubs prepare player contracts. most teams will mail deals and have players sign at the office by week’s end. Boston Braves disclose veteran outfielders Johnny Cooney and Paul Waner released. both long NL careers, near age limits, draft impact cited. West Texas State basketball heads east on tour, led by center Harbers replaced by Rey Millerson, captained by Stockman. Niagara U battle looms. Odds and Ends note golf, local prep hoops, and a veteran welterweight discussion touching Robinson.
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Seson
Shar
Westeray
Byohn Quint
Boston Braves
Johnny Cooney
Paul Waner
Clul
Cooney
Waner
Bix Polsor
Beontoyn
West Texas State
Hiat
Buffslo
Memorial Auditorium
Candsins
Texans
Buffalo
State Teachers! College
Charley Harbers
Rey Millerson
Bill Stockman
Jack Maddox
Niagara U
Fr Am
Real Club And Recreation Center Planned By Corry Rod And Gun
The Corry Rod and Gun Club plans improvements costing hundreds of dollars at its Eat Washington Street property. Upgrades include interior decorating, exterior painting, and a modern main floor. A basement relocation will move bingo facilities outside for street access, freeing space for upper-floor expansion and enhanced club services. The project aims to create one of the finest sportsmen layouts in northwestern Pennsylvania, with contests to recruit new members and an open house planned for late January or early February. The club ranks tenth in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League with detailed member averages listed for the first five matches.
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Corry Rod and Gun Cid Lo Lis
Lin Eat
Washington Street
Boars
Carty* Rod and Gun Club
Tdnds
Pennsylvania
Corry Rot and Gun Club
Pennsylvania Rifle League
Corry
Knapp Bannigens
Patterson
Chanman
C. Patterson
Dingfelder
Davis
Ned Irish New Garden President Named at Garden
An article details Ned Irish becoming president of the New Garden and notes his role amid New York sports circles. It references a crowd at Madison Square Garden and leadership transitions within the Kilpatrick era, with mention of the board of directors and 1992 changes. The piece also covers Corne-line Warmerdam’s world pole vault record attempt and Millrose Games plans in New York.
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New York
Wes Dent
Madison Square
Trish
New York World
Eight Avenue Arena
Bris
John Reed
Ilpatrick
Direntors
Whet Irish
Kilpatrick
Mopes
San Francisco
Corneline Warmerdam
Millrose Gemes
Boxing Proving Its Worth On Guadalcanal Case Against Baugh Dropped
Sanmiy Baw faces slander allegations in a Navy football league case tried near Guadalcanal. Key testimony questioned intent and feasibility, with defense arguing no violation occurred. A scuffle over evidence and scheduling hindered proceedings as officials considered next steps.
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Guadalcanal
Baugh
Layden
Christensen’s Register Sweep at Antler League Night
Fragmentary report describes Wilcox Grocers beating Dlamssiine the Wilcox Grocers team with unclear scores while noting Dick Marten’s performance for the winners. Mention of mid action and a monetary figure appears garbled and partially unreadable.
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Wilcox Grocers
Dick Marten
Knowledge of a Game Important in Jungle Fight
Marine leader Heinie Miller argues boxing skills save lives in jungle combat. He notes side-step, timing, and hand-to-hand training can decide life or death when bayonets replace gloves. Miller advocates boxing as defense for youth and national defense needs amid wartime Pacific battles.
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Sid Feder
New York
Rom
Hervey Miller
Miller
Colonel Miller
Heinie Miller
Nacional Boxing Association
Marine Headquarters
Vin Washington
Guddie
Tojo
Oll Tojo
Pacific
Beavers Meet Beavers Postponed Game at Youngsville
Youngsville basketball clash with Cony High School postponed amid confusion from early morning reports. Beavers, still undefeated, plan preparations for a Friday visit to Union City while awaiting a new date. Also notes stockholders meeting for Corry Building and Loan Association on January 23, 1943 at 7:30 PM to elect directors and conduct business.
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Youngsville
Dt Bs
Beavers
Stora
Union City
Iceaene
Law
Corry Building Snd Loan Association
South Center Street
Corry
Pennsylvania
O'Tive
F. M
Corry Building and Loan Ata Association
We Want Baseball In Wartime Navy Roundup
New York reports a naval station sports column by Morris Siegel. sailors champion baseball as essential to morale and national effort. Items cover players, instructors, and servicemen from St Mary's Navy School to Del Monte, with notes on promotions, boxing links, and wartime sport culture.
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New York
Morris Siegel
Norfolk Seabag
Naval
Siegel
Imibak
Ameriea
Serviog
Dessé Hill
Yankee
St. Mary's Calif. Navy
New del Monte School
Doe Knight
Sournpra Hlis
Htine Baindrieia
Army Air Piet
Pps
Ramonsy
Rathey
Tom
Africa
Timmy Dunn
Mauslad
Australia
Frankie Strafor
Rays Increase Ladies League Lead by Half Game
The Raymuls Keylorettes widened the Ladies Bowling League lead to five games by winning the final two after dropping the first to second place Page and Perry Lassies. McCandrews topped Wilcox Grocers twice while Rexall Pin Spillers beat Wing Wills thrice to drop them to last place. Helen Beckwith led pins with 181 167 18 for a 4759 set.
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Raymuls Keylorettes
Page
Perry Lassies
McCandrew Dings
Wileas Grocers
Rexall
Pel
Raymond
Alg Page
Ferry
McCandrews
Ros Wilcox Gree
Rexall Denys
Sati
Famous Swim Coach Resigns at Homestead Carnegie Club
Beary, long time instructor and physical director of the Homestead Carnegie Library club, resigns after 22 years. He coached indoor and outdoor seasons, producing four years of national champions and guiding notable swimmers Lenave Eight, McKint, Kala, Garman, and Patni as recognized champions. The director cites postwar curtailment of club activities.
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Fiiappunun
Gap
Tut
Beary
Yescenstay Ae
Homestead Carnegie Labrary Club
Ang
Waner and Cooney May Be Needed by Braves
The article notes veteran outfielders Paul Waner and Jo Cooney may be required by the Boston Braves as wartime manpower strains affect the American League and National League rosters. It discusses how players' fit for outfield duty is uncertain amid looming conflict and roster shifts.
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Wack
Paul Waner
Cooney
Arwen Pura
Pierce Tee Yma
Anne le Meck
America League
Nts
Mandels
Boston Braves
Peleave
Joh Cooney
National Trague
Raghl
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Real Club
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Sali Football League
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Christensen Motors
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