Durocher prioritizes baseball in Rickey clash
Dodgers chief Leo Durocher, after a brief dispute with President Branch Rickey over his radio plans, kept managing as his top priority. Dixie Walker agreed to terms. Howard Schultz will miss the season. Mickey Owen to report April 28. Other camps note Baker, Gustine, Hamners, Raffensberger, Flores, and Dasso among signings and roster moves.
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Inf School to Join Infantry football class future
Roundup from EW York cites rumors that Fort Benning Infantry School will move into the “major league” football class. Former grid stars returning from overseas may be assigned to the infantry school, with several past seasons’ players noted in the service department.
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Mel Ott Ready 10 Begin 20th Year With Giants
Manager Mel Ott of the New York Giants is to be honored with a gold pass marking his 20 years in the major leagues this season. Only 24 players have achieved this milestone.
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American League Has Its Own Mad Russian
Charlie Metro of Nanty Glo Pennsylvania and Mayfield Kentucky lends zest to the American League, crediting Vernon Stephens and the Browns' 1944 pennant run. The piece covers Metro's career path, signing with the Athletics, and a vivid exhibition debut, noting his determination and early praise from Connie Mack.
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Fights Last Night Highlight Mixed Boxing Cards
New York bout saw Joe Baksi cage Lou No outpoint Emmett Grier in Newark. Mex Bark Millbrook Stable’s yearling posted a total earnings of 3164040 in 1944 as the hardy campaigner placed second in eight stake races. Money to Burn noted in a separate line about leaves and garden compost.
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Lou Nova Fights Hard, Loses to Baksi at Madison Square Garden
Lou Nova offered a strong showing in a 14 to 5 underdog defeat to Joe Baksi at Madison Square Garden. Nova was staggered in rounds four six and nine, cut over the eye early, yet pressed with solid left hooks and finished bloodied as Baksi earned a unanimous decision. Gate receipts topped 46,394, pushing Garden year totals to 836,308, with an outdoor bout at Polo Grounds eyed for summer.
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Penna and Dodson Lead GoLe Fed in Durham Open
Tony Penna and Leonard Dodson led the Durham Open opening round at Hope Valley Country Club. Penna shot two under par 68 to top the field of 80, while Dodson posted 69 as major names Snead, Furgol, and Turnesa trailed.
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Haegg Farewell Stop In Buffalo For Armory Meet
Swede Haegg makes a farewell appearance in Buffalo as he travels from California by airliner aiming to arrive by 400 am to face rival Jimmy Rafferty of the New York Athletic Club. Haegg seeks to beat the Armory record of 4 12 held by Paavo Nurmi in 1920 as top teams from Tuskegee, German-American Anni, Chicago Hurricanes and others prepare for the event at the Armory track.
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Kinley Lassies Clinch Bowling Title In Fourth Loop Sweep
Kinley Lassies win a W445 league title by sweeping three games from the Zuckerman pin spillers. All-Ways Electric maintains an 11 game lead over Kinley as Waterhouse and Teague’s teams post strong scores. Individual high games feature Mosalind Hopkins and Charlotte Staples for Kinley, with notable marks from Lillian Robbins and Leda Dah in Gift Shop.
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