Yanks face draft debate and war notes in midcentury roundup
In a broad sports roundup by Hugh and Faileron, the piece riffs on a proposed college draft for baseball and its impact on major leagues, cites Ensign Neale Patrick critiquing Tigers Wakefield and Newhouser, and recalls New Guinea football history with Sgt. George Mitre leading a 6-0 win. It closes with quirky war-era sport snippets from Greensboro and Fort Worth, including Bob Knight’s .508 batting note and local golf nostalgia.
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Forward Pass Seen Most Dangerous in Football
A Wisconsin high school survey presented by P F Neverman of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Association to the National Safety Congress found the forward pass to be the most dangerous play in football. The study noted tackle injuries are more common to tacklers than to ball carriers and that on site plays tend to produce fewer injuries than passing or other plays.
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Sewell Names Potter to Face Lanier in World Series Game Two
The St. Louis Browns, two-hit winners in Game One, plan to go with Nelson Potter against Max Lanier in the second game. McQuinn homered for the Browns in the fourth inning, driving in Gere Moore’s single for their 3-1 win as the crowd watched the first all-St. Louis World Series.
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Jefferson Township Nets 35th Straight Victory Over Waynesburg
Waynesburg High was defeated 21 to 0 by Jefferson Township High School in Yennesburg Pa last night securing the 35th consecutive football win for the victors.
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Art Black Quits School Losing to Beaver Football Team
Art Black, hard hitting fullback for Beaver, quit school on the eve of a key game with Titusville and will be lost to the team. He awaits an Army call and is devoting time to shop work before entering service as the squad notes improved workouts this week.
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Hitless Wonders show fight as lineup changes loom
Hitless Wonders, riding recent form after a setback in the Millcreek game, anticipate two lineup changes this week with Bill Harmon out nursing a knee and Merton Mountain stepping in at right end while Richard Burrows contests Richard Emerson for left guard. The Browns' defense and offense adjust under lights at Loveland for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff as they taper drills ahead of a home tilt.
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Hughson on K P Duty Sheppard Field Tests
The tight arm of Tex Burlison, former Heston Red Sox ace, shows promise in kitchen duty. Hughson, a private in the Army Air Forces, completed his first kitchen duty workout at Sheppard Field. The Ponte Vecchio at Florence is noted as one of the world’s most famous bridges.
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Orioles Head for Louisville in World Series Run
Baltimore Orioles, International League champions, head to Louisville for the first title world series since 1925. The series opens tomorrow as Baltimore clinched the playoffs in a seven game win over Newark, with West brilliant in relief and a 10 hit attack including three homers.
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Game Commission at Meadville Today
Worthwest Pennsylvania sportsmen joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission as members inspected a game refuge and viewed a fish harvesting demonstration at Pymatuning, with about 100 sportsmen attending a dinner honoring the seven member group led by Ross L. Leffler and Charles R. French.
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Pitt Panthers name Joe Kielb captain for Bethany game
Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers announce quarterback Joe Kielb will serve as acting captain for the Saturday eve r game against Bethany College.
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Sig Jakucki Beats Japs Way Back Before War
St Louis Browns rookie Sigmund Jakucki, a 32 year old from Houston, rose from semi pro to regular starter after military service. He pitched against Tokyo baseball clubs and made a prewar Army base ball circuit, returning home with high blood pressure ending his service.
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Jack) Jakuuicki
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Stewarts and Lions Lead Third Keg Loop Standings
Stewarts Hat Shop and Lions top the Third Ladies Bowling League as Stewarts win two from the Sluggers and the Lions sweep three from the Butchers Folletts. Tigers Folletts beat Cubs, with high scores by Stewarts and Crags, Slattery and Micsh among leaders on a busy bowling card.
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Six WPIAL grid teams remain undefeated this season
In the sixth week of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League season two schools keep unblemished records. Greensboro tops Class AA with wins over Youngwood Sewickley Township and Mt Pleasant. Dormont and Bellevue lead Class A, with Pitcairn Marton and Shadyside Academy also undefeated in their divisions.
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