Major league pennant races open across eight fronts
Six weeks from today the major league pennant races begin with 16 teams across eight fronts. In the National League the schedule features 91 flight games with St. Louis drawing 21 and Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cincinnati each playing 14. The Pirates host Cincinnati April 21 for their home opener with a Sunday doubleheader planned for April 23. The Grey Lakes Naval Training Station ends a strong basketball season with a 33-3 record, 67-6 over two years, led by Herman Schaefer’s 420 points. Max Rosenbloom hosts a talent-filled invitational in Cleveland featuring New York Renaissance and Brooklyn Eagles. The column also notes Jim Bagby’s wartime enlistment, a Fox Hunt success, and Derby prospects.
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Brookyn
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Philadephia
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Cincinnati
Pirates
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Walloping
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Indiana
Bob Calihan
Cleveland
Max Rosenbloom
New York Renaissance
Brooklyn Eagles
Aberdeert
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Dayton Bombers
Dutch Dehner
New York Celtics
Eagles
Joe Lapchick
Nat Holman
Elmer Ripley
Berts
Port Trim
Jim Bagby
Low Boudreail
Ace Butler
Maritime Branch
Tribe
Erie County Sportmen’s League
Jimmy Bivkins
Turkey Thompson
Hollywood
Calif
Thompson
Dick Baker
Granite
Jameson
Cecil Baker
Angie Baresch
Hippos basketball team leads Teague in San Angelo
The Hippos, a 204 pound squad from Mippos 15 Right San Angelo Texas, march to the court in a high profile game against Teague. The team notes a $24 gamble to recruit Dimon Phillins and pushes toward a strong season start despite regional competition.
Former Senior Loop President Optimistic On Baseball Future
By Associated Press in New York on March 7 veteran baseball figure John A Heydler, soon to be 86, argues that baseball should not fold during wartime. He notes the National League and American League have long kept eight clubs, praising club loyalty and the game’s enduring appeal. He predicts an interesting season with thrills despite absent stars and uncertain outcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
Tetana
John A. Heydler
Heyeller
the Nations) League
Song Association
Sarvice
USO
Armed Forces
John Ktaife
Iciery
Nab Wleischer
AL Maul
Shibe Park
Phils Park
Prize winners announced in Ladies tourney
The Ladies City Bowling tournament concluded with Angie Baressi retaining Class A singles titles, Rosa Baker and Mary Bnatyssyn winning doubles, and the Raymond team taking the Class A team crown. In Class B, Marion Bulard led singles with 494, Eva Sargent posted 434, and Gettrude Crowell and Anne Feldus claimed doubles honors. The All-Way Electrics topped the seven-entry Sosm event with 2027 series.
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Angie Baressi
Rosa Baker
Mary Bnatyssyn
Raymond Lassies
Merion Bulayd
Hazel Jerome
Charlotte Staples
All-Way Electrics
Jane Jackman
Felletts
Leaders In Aero Bowling Leagues Lose Two Games
The Aero Men's Bowling League sees the league-leading 600 team drop two games to the 1250 club while maintaining an 11-1 record. The Estimating crew also fell twice to the 500 group, amid upsets in the Aero Lassies League as the 250A and 800 teams clash.
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Office Lassies
As! 250A
Aero Lassies
Aero Men's League
Aero Ladies’ League
Lowt
Ivceceseersens
Cccceeiyes
Titeecs
George Kaestner
Arlene MacQuer
Virginia
Walter Shannon
Mary Wojtuscek
Tad
Dean Houser
Marjorie Hurst
Julia Wroband
Kane Trumph
Leanore
Opposi- Linsky
Astion
Tarbell
Esther Querreveld
Big Bertha
Cassius Sears
Duquesne Reaches WPIAL Cage Finals
Duquesne advances to the WPIAL basketball finals after a semi final victory over Rankin 4 27. The Class A finalist will face the Beaver Falls Brentwood winner in tomorrow night’s championship at Pittsburgh Stadium, as the elimination series heads toward the decisive showdown.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pith Stadium
Duquesne
Rankin
Beaver Falls
All Stars Face Franklin CPT Five This Evening
Crandall's All-Stars travel to meet Franklin CPT Five for the third time this season at Juror High Hour tip off at 8 36. CPT won 45 25 on their floor and 38 29 in the return. Franklin boasts a strong semi pro run and will start Nick Carter Bud Gumbleton Red Taylor with Erie players likely to open.
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Franklin
Chicago Pneumatics Tool Company
CPT
Hame
Ty Crandall
Venango
Gistricti
Champ Reynolds Indians
Erie Moore
GWAA
Pennsyvania
Sta
Nick Carter
Bud Gumbleton
Red Taylor
Bill Averill
Joe Baresi
Ed Metthoy
Oi City
Franklin High School
Eakin and Morrison
Bierbach
al ‘Ward
Guavas
Conneaut Lake Captures Crawford County Class B Title
Conneaut Lake High won 36 25 over Conneautville to claim Crawford County Class B scholastic basketball honors. They advance to face the Mercer county winner Sandy Lake or Stoneboro in Greenville for the district semi finals, with the survivor moving to Franklin for the district title on March 11.
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Conneal Lake High
Vithin
Conneautville
Crawford County
Conneaut Lake
Mercer County
Sandy Lake
Stoneboro
Greenville
Piaa
Warren County Chainon
Pranklin
Sports Roundup: Wartime notes and games across leagues
A wartime sports round up covers USO efforts for a soldiers quiz booklet, Women’s National Bowling Congress ambulance fund, old ballpark tales, and updates on Yale Virginia football plans, Logan College basketball, Muhlenberg scoring star Crampsey, and NFL rule chatter. Busiest items include Phillies signings, WAC basketball, and garden忆
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Yale
Virginia
Dick Carter
Phillies
Logan Collegians
Irish State
Duke Johnson
Bears
National Football League
Jin
Crampsey
Muhlenberg
Garden
Arcaro Aims for Derby Victory Third Time
New York March 7 Eddie Arcaro may become the third rider to win the Kentucky Derby three times. The famed jockey already won in 1938 on Lawrin and in 1941 on Whirlaway, with observers predicting a near formality for his attempt with Lopisville in May.
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Associated Press New York
Marc
Eddie Arcaro
Argaro
Hialeah Peak
Tiv
Lawem
Wily Whirlawe
Isaac Murphy
Har Saude
Churchilk Dawes
Barrett Classified 4F. Pirates Sign Gustine
Lawrence draft board classifies Johnny Barrett 4-F and he will report March 14 to join Pirates for spring training in Muncie Indiana. Barrett, 22nd in 1943 Pirates roster, was purchased from Hollywood. third season with Pittsburgh. Frank Gustine, infielder, becomes 21st 1944 contract signee from Chicago. WIBC meeting set for Syracuse conference in June in Indianapolis.
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Pirates
Gustine
Associated Press Pttsburgh
Johnny Barrett
Lawrence
Mass
Pittsburgh Pirates
William Benswanger
Muncie
Ind
Hollywood
Frank Gustine
Chicago
Quality Coffee and Bakery Adlet Pricing Blast
An old classified style ad lists prices for breakfast coffee in bag form at 28 cents per pound or 26 cents for a bag, Parkerhouse rolls Butter Top sold as two dozen at 25 cents plus two loaves at 19 cents. The snippet reflects low-cost daily groceries and bulk bakery items.
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Parkerhouse
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