Beavers and Union City Meet Tonight in Loop Finale
Corry and Union City clash as the Orange and Black seek a season end victory to salvage a poor county league run. Beavers aim to maintain momentum after two wins over Union City, with reserves seeking to avenge a prior loss as a crowd gathers for the crowning of the Queen of the Basketball Court between halves.
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Union City Five
Bears
Beaver
Tamie
Toad Putnam
Corry
Union City
Putnam Festlekine
Youngsville
Baldun
Taylor
Auer
Brigham and Gates
Sre
Corry Hig
J-V
Palmer
Orange
Black
Boxing showdown and world tourney notes from era
The article previews a Madison Square Garden boxing rematch between Jack and Zivie and Ficht, with odds favoring the former, plus coverage of the upcoming international world basketball championship in Chicago in March, listing teams like New York Wrens and Rochester Seagrams and noting other clubs rumored for spots, along with several local sports notes on players and season developments.
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Bali Jack
Pritute Zivie
Madison Squares Garden
Georgia
Jack
Evan
Chicago
Roll
New York Wrens
Heimm Globe Trotters
Butle
Ith
Buffalo
Rochester Seagramé
Wnit
Windy City
Reds
Ostikosh All-Stars
Washington
Ats
Chicago Studbaker Champs
Akron Gallestans
Fort, Wayne Iners
Minneapolis Sparklers
Toda Mud Hens
Sheboygan Red Tits
Calura to defend featherweight title March 18
Jackie Calura of Hamilton Ontario, recognized as world featherweight champion by the NBA, will meet Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh in a 15 round title bout on March 18 in Boston. Calura accepts a 3000 guarantee or 45 percent of the gate. Wilson takes 241 percent.
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Associated Press
Boston
Jackie Callura
Hamilton
Ont
National Boxing Association
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Callura
Boston Boxing Axsociation
Wilson
Providence
Fiddler Bill McGee to Remain on Farm
Fiddler Bill McGee plans to stay on his 225 acre Callout county farm rather than pitch for the New York Giants this season. He has notified his draft board he is 8-C and would enter 1-A if he stops farming.
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Fiddler
Bill McGee
Associated Press
Hardin
New York Giant
Fiddler Bill
Callout County
Giants
Betting Favors 135-Lb Champ to Win Decisively
New York report previews a 12 round Madison Square Garden bout with Fritz and Zivic. Pritaie is favored to win. betting hints at a large crowd and potential $79,000 purse as hype and fear mingle among boxing fans.
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Sid Fader
New York
Pritate
Thio Beart
Jack Jaw
Madison Square Garden
Farless
Pritaie
Fritaie
Fritz
Huck Geary to quit baseball for duration
Gene Huck Geary of Buffalo 27 year old Pirates shortstop says he will give up baseball for the duration and remain at his Buffalo war plant job. He was purchased from Minneapolis of the American Association last season and has a Pirates contract but will not play until after the war.
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New York State
Nis
Dirondacks
Catskill
Geer
Dabs Garma
Tho
Pittsiungh
St. Louis Cardinals
Sacramento
Henry Pleard Hag
Waner
Bucky Harris
Philadelphia Falionwls
Georgia Coach Predicts No Players Over 17 Next Fall
Athens March 5 Coach Wallace Butts of the University of Georgia says the football team, winner of the Rose Bowl, expects no players next fall who are over 17 years old with possible exceptions for one or two classified as 4-F due to disabilities.
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Athens
Wallace Butts
University of Georgia
Pasadena
Calif
State Senate backs Arkansas coach hire bid
In Little Rock on March 5 the state senate urged the University of Arkansas to hire a $12,500 a year football coach to build a colorful and victorious team. The Razorbacks have not won two conference titles since 1640.
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Little Rock
Aris
State Senate
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Conn Seeks Nothing Title Fight With Louis
Corporal Billy Conn wants to fight Sergeant Louis for the world heavyweight title “for nothing” and backs War Department support for victory bonds to aid the war effort. He favors a plan pushing $25 bleachers to $14,000 ringside bonds and criticizes past delays over debts and taxes. Conn says he’s willing to meet “Toothless” Louis after the war to settle their bout, with proceeds aiding the war effort.
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Billy Conn
Louis
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Doe Lows
War Department
Conn
Camp Lee
Henry L. Stimson
Post-Gazette
al Abrams
Dapper+ Dan
Stimson
Owen Confident Giants Can Survive The War
New York March outlook for the Giants amid wartime censoring and player draft worries. Steve Owen and Jack Mata express optimism about roster prospects as the NFL drafts players and teams plan spring workouts, exploring independent club models and defense partnerships to sustain pro football during wartime.
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Owen
Arlo Robertson
New York
Jack Mata
Steve Owen
New York Football Giants
Catry Rod and Gun Club Pelts Tagged By Deadline
Hunters at Catry Rod and Gun Club game protection event reported a small turnout but large, fine beaver pelts with values from $25 to $60. Vendors who failed to tag pelts were warned to complete tagging within 19 days after the live season closes at midnight February 28.
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Catry
White Sox Add New Stunt To Try In Camp
White Sox unveil a new stunt in their spring training routine at a southern Indiana spa. Players will walk a mile to practice and back, staying in a hotel near West Baden. The team plans a strenuous, unorthodox regimen as they adjust to Chicago routines and the Chi town cuts.
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White Sox
Afck
Inu
Mareth
Chicago White Sox
Sane
Raymond Team Retains Lead In Bloom? League Night
The Raymond keylerettes held a one game advantage in the Ladies 3 League last evening but dropped two to Ferry Journal in the main event. The two game swing tied the Printers with Slerlmg Milk, who were upset twice by Aero Supply. Steens lassies stayed in title contention by taking two from Recreation, Helena Vrlsket led Springmakers with a high score of 144 132 and 19% in her final effort for 103 pins.
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Raymond Keylerettes
Ferry Journal
Aero Supply
Steens
Lassies
Hive
Helena Vrlsket
Roundup of players and notes from wartime baseball and sports
A compact sports round up notes Freddy Fiducte facing Purkey and Phil games, Frank Dixon pacing better than Cun ningham, Litwhiler bat focus, and pro softball teasing Chicago. Mentions Jimmy Johnson, Nicklaus coaching success, West Texas abandoning athletics, Uncle Sut and Alfred Robertson Army transfer, and Valdina horses with Fort Worth connections. Includes references to colleges, war industries, and racing details.
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New York
Freddy Fiducte
Purkey
Phils
Thompson
Hollywood
Lel
Army
Danny Litwhiler
Byn- Jo
Danny | I
Iim
Juindesti Cult
Shougi
Wes the Cleve
Jand Pisin Desler
Phily
Emil van Elling
Frank Dixon
Glenn Cunningham
Les Maemite
Chicago
Wrigley Field
South Bend
Peoria
Gary
Racine
Jimmy Johnson
Tne
California
San Francisco
Elosn
Raleigh
Timmy Will
Sewell and Wilkie Sign Buc Contracts
Sewell and Wilkie signed renewing contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates as of March 5. Sewell, a right handed pitcher, posted a 17 win season while noting his desire to start the opening game. Wilkie, a 27 year old left hander, won six and lost seven last season and is known for his steady work behind the plate.
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Naspemuedress
Pittsburgh
Pitehats Trnell
Hipy Sewell
Aldot Willis
Pittburgh Pirates
Sewell
Yeasolt Hghinsuder
Buc
Lash
Wilke
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Timestown Post-Journal
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Greg Bier
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Africa
George Sherman
Wayne
Valdina Dozen
H. P. Bonner
Fort Worth
Tes
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Emerson Woodward
Valita Farm
New Orleans
Mor of the Valdines
Seucs
Corry Journal
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Beckwith
Oblestove
Roehrig
Lee Haymunds
Wigsers
Ihe
Dahlstrand G. Querreveld
Heenel
Steen
Carson
Lin
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