Brooklyn Signs Jackie Robinson First Negro In Organized Baseball
Brooklyn announces the signing of Jackie Robinson ex Army lieutenant from UCLA to join the Montreal Royals farm team. The move aims to place a top Negro League talent in the Brooklyn system for a three year, 25 thousand dollar contract. Branch Rickey notes possible resistance but emphasizes the historic significance and Robinson’s commitment to excel.
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Montrinat
Broullyn
Branch Rickey
Anid
Jackie Robinson
UCLA
U. S. Army
Dongers’ International Dengue
Montreal Peogil
Suse
Tive Bronklyn
Brooklyn
Divertor
Barbier
Transy Tanner
Royals
Hector Ruche
Rickey
Robinsor
Fiobinson
Kansas City Negro Monarchs
Robinson
Ward Famiorg
the Royals
Ridkey
Mithi
America
United States
Rotinson
Brook
Angul My
Hagberg Exit Rumors Quiet Navy Football
Navy rumors swirl that coach Oscar Hagberg may depart after disappointing showings against Penn State and Georgia Tech. Reports name Sutherland as a potential successor while Olympic and Russia notes mingle with broader sport chatter.
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Navy
Penn State
Georgia ‘Tech
Oscar
Hagberg
Middies
Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hag
Oyer
Penn
Notre Dame
Academy
Mabel Shoppe Beats Wilcox in Bowling Lead Change
Local bowling league saw the Mabel Shoppe topple Wilcox in a high scoring night as Ross Baker anchored the Wilcox team with strong games. The feature match had Mabel Shoppe’s Jovstred ott team sweeping three games and the Wilcox crew posting solid scores.
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Mabel Shoppe
Wilcox
Mabel Stopfe Tassies
Wilcox Grocers
Teaigue
Steen Cleaners
Murty
Pel Wilcox Grover Ce
Mabel Stoppe
Raymonts Ce
Jolet Raeke
Lasers
Cleaners
Raymonts
Sprmeipakies
Dot Murlum
Fred
Mary Hnalysayn
Maris Tavern
Fran Wing-Wiili
Grocers
Helen Languler Paurited Wat
Tavent, Gang
Arby Gustafson
Cub
Atic Jaf
Tosers
Hunters Bagged Twelve Million Pounds of Game
The Associated Press reports Harrisburg figures show hunters killed nearly nineteen million pounds of game last year. Rabbits led the harvest with about 4.7 million head, while deer numbers rose. All game totals rose from 1948 to 1949, with many species showing gains and several months showing hunters scoring large yields.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ross L. Lelsler
State Game Commission
Tal
Witte
Lola Weeytes
Vinigueck Pavasants
Wayside and Wilcox Roll Mixed Wins in Open Rowing League
Evening bowling results show Wayside and Wilcox claiming two game wins as the Open Rowing League totals reveal mixed team scores and individual counts. Liss leads with high figures while Baker, Kelsey and Wiles post notable marks for the losing sides and the Fat Stave struggles amid uneven frames.
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Wilcox Grover
Paul
Met
Laurie Baker
Wilcox Grovers
Doc Kelsey Apaiil
Eastern Football Near Showdown Stage With Penn Holy Cross Tie
Eastern football nears a pivotal showdown as Penn and Holy Cross tie. The Quakers remain undefeated and surge toward an unofficial league title while injuries and shifts at Navy and Army alter the race. Standout backs Bob Viss and quick ends Don Echneiet and Bob Deuber spark the offense.
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Ues
Penn
Holy Cross
Columbia
Army
Navy
George Manger
Quakers
Co Aults
West Point
Aapolis
Bob Vss
Don Echneiet
Bob Deuber
Fragmentary Sports Scan Across Cities and Names
A mangled OCR fragment lists names and numbers tied to cities including Seattle Salem Jersey City and Mexico City with various initials and figures. The readable items include Cal Robison Pallacelpitia and Joe Colletti with uncertain associations. The fragment lacks a coherent event or outcome.
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Seattle
Cal Robison
Pallacelpitia
Teo Erte Lopes
Mexico City
Salem
Mass
Joe Colletti
Providenen
Floren
Deeniavas
Manchester
W. HL
Jersey City
Dare Amaroso
Lycline Prantie Leta
Tiviagtan
Yy U
Purdue Lineman Of Week Named In Curated Pick
Purdue tackle Tom Hughes chosen as lineman of the week by The Associated Press for standout play against a ranked opponent. linemen from the Boilermakers sparked a late surge and helped secure an upset victory despite earlier losses.
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Purdue
New York
Tom Hughes
St Loy
Boilermakers
Olin Giate
Buckey Taroth
Ehavinn
Therime
Returning GIs Get Special Grid Practice at State College
At State College Oct 2, injured veterans and ex servicemen join a unique grid training program. Ex WWII and WWI veterans partake in a daily morning drill designed to rebuild strength and conditioning for football.
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State College
Fenn State
Bob Migulns
Cours
Urixiouis
Bool Tin
Bears and Hornets Seek to Extend Streaks
Bears and Hornets push to extend skids as ACUVTy resumes league play. Hershey Bears and Cleveland Barons eye beating top teams Providence Reds and Pittsburgh Hirnele to stay unbeaten. Bears lead Eastern by three points with three wins and one tie while New Haven, Indianapolis, and St. Louis have no games scheduled.
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Acuvty
América Hockey League
Wileht Sitter
Dys Wille
Providence Red
Cleveland Barons
Hershey Bears
Pittshuegh Hirnele
Uhtas
Bears
Reds
Bullind New Haven
Indianapolis
St. Louis
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George Munger
University of Pennsylvania
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Isburgh Steelers
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Superior Cleaning CO
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Marty
Willi
Wildcats
Philadelphia
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Tenn
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By Chick Young
Pennsylvania
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Fair Store
Lenny
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Madhi
Youngstown
Patsy Spetsra
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Detroit
Sunkiege Miller
Ord
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Moresson
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