Southworth drills Braves in spring training at West Side Park
Billy Southworth, veteran manager, leads an intra-squad workout with a circle of about 50 players at West Side Park for the Boston Braves spring training. He emphasizes fundamentals, assigns players to warm up and position drills, and hints at trading potential with other clubs as he rebuilds the weaker NL club into a contender while honoring past war service and his late son Billy Jr.
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Fort Lauderdale, Frs
Directtors
Gefielders
Jake
Johnnie
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Southworth
West Side Park
Braves
Bully
Bas
St Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Billy the Kid
Pellone Poised to Battle Champion Montgomery at Garden
Tony Pellone a hungry 23 year old New York welterweight faces light welterweight champion Bob Montgomery in a 10 round non title bout at Madison Square Garden. Pellone which could weigh about 141 pounds is seen as a dangerous foe with a fast left hook and right uppercut and is backed by strong betting despite Montgomery’s army discharge and mixed recent form.
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Jack Cuddy
New York
Tony Pellone
Minemer
Pellone
Montgomery
Ey-Service
Red Cochrane
Gus Lesnesvich
Pel- Jone
Hootblack
Coes
al Davis
Patsy Giovanelli
Ina Gard
Maxi Shapiro
St Nicholas Vaena
Pellones
Dames Monturmery
Adowud
Slammin Sammys Open Lead in Miami Four Ball
In Miami the duo Sammy Byrd and Sammy Snead dominated, beating Clayton Heathner and Jimmy Thompson 8 and 6 after 30 holes to take an early lead in the $7,500 international four-ball. Defending champs Byron Nelson and Harold Ve Spaden advanced with a 2 and 1 win, placing in the other bracket as the pair set up a second round clash.
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Miami
Fla
Sammy Byrd
Sammy Snead
Swat
Sammys
Byrd
Detroit
Snead
Hot Springs
Val
Miami Springs
Clayton Heathner
Charlotte
N.C
Jimmy Thompson
New York
24 Horses Set to Run Santa Anita Handicap
Arcadia California UP reports a crowded field for the Santa Anita Handicap with as many as 24 horses listed as possible starters. No single standout. First Fiddle leads Eastern support, while Elizabeth Arden's Knockdar, a three year old, gains backing after a easy Santa Anita Derby victory.
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Arcadia
Calif
Elizabeth Arden
300 Keglers to Enter Tourney in Buffalo
In Buffalo NY the Brunswick 300 Club tournament resumes with the first postwar American Bowling Congress event running March 14 through May 14. More than 700 entries are expected. Club members may join the singles event by registering at the Brunswick booth in the tournament building and bowling three games to qualify for A B C singles as champion of the Brunswick Club for 1946.
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Buffalo
Brunswick
American Bowling Congress
Aboc
Brunawick-Balke-Callender Company
Becom
Woo Coub
Ohio High School Teams Battle in Bitter Tourney Skirmishes
Ohio district semifinals reach two frantic days as Canton Lincoln shocks Canton McKinley 35 34 to reach regional play while East Liverpool defeats Martins Ferry 44 38 to vie for a regional berth. Colubiana wins Class B over Copley 30 27. Len Shull nets 34 for Gibsonburg 54 38 over McGuffey. Attica dominates Holes Liberty 43 38. Newark eyes Bexley semi final, Kenton hosts semis, and other regional clashes unfold as districts crown contenders.
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Columbus
Ohio
Canton Lincoln
Lions
Youngstown
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McKinley
Canton
Canton Township
Canton Lehman
Lincoln
Warren Harding
Liverpool
Martins Ferry
Steubenville
Potters and Waren
Tiltonsville
Copley
Attica
Liberty
Newark
Bexley
Delaware
Columbus North
Columbus Central
Kenton Lima South
Wapakonuta
Findlay
Galton
Sandusky
Ashland
Mansfield
Pat Chinton
Bellevue
Norwalk
Onio High School
al Youngstew
Canton Lincolm
Canton McKinsey
Warren
Struthers
Anne
Urbana
Z City
Fenton
Jowih Charteston
Clue
Akron I
Amherst
Contéaut
Ynesburg
Lowestenle
Otrertin
City College Beavers eye NIT invite after upset win
City College Beavers stunned Queens Fast Stop last night by five points, boosting their chance at the final NIT berth. Arizona, Border State champ, accepted a late invitation as top teams like Green Muhlenberg and Syracuse had already been named to the field.
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City College
Beetus the Beavers
Arizona Babests
Border State
Graf den Mauch
Kentucky
Muhlenberg
Dams
Syracuse
West Vaigna
Alabama And Opponents Duel In 1943 Orange Bowl Showdown
Alabama prepares for the Orange Bowl clash against a top opponent in 1943 as coach Franke and staff finalize plans for a pivotal postseason contest. Ohio State hosts its annual intramural festival while the Pacific Northwest power projects push out about 14 billion kilowatts of electricity in 1945 across Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Utah.
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Bureau of Realamatan
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Buckeye Gridders Plan Spring Drills
Ohio State University football coach Paul O Bixler will open spring practice on April 1 after indoor drills. Examinations and spring vacation follow, with all candidates expected to be fully equipped for a running start toward the spring workout.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Paul O Bixler
Bixler
Michigan gets another jolt as Navy plans loom
Michigan's freshman football squad opens spring practice April 1 and adds depth with the announced Navy entry of Gene Hinton a 230 pound tackle from Drimwright Oklahoma. His departure follows recent Navy enrollments of Walter Tenings halfback from Chicago and Don Hershberger end from Freeport.
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Ann Arbor Mich
Michigan
Gene Hinton
Drimright
Okla
Navy
Hinton
Walter Tenings
Chicago
Don Hershberger
End
Freeport
Calling All Ducks book tells story of Midgie the decoy duck
Brigadier General Ralph DeVoe authored the booklet Calling All Ducks with illustrations by Nils Hagner. The tale follows Midgie a call duck trained to lure wild mallards, his sacrifice and daring escape to warn others, and ends with a conservation message for both adults and children. Published by Thomas Crowell Co, New York.
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Nils Hagner
Midgie
Midigie
Thomas ¥. Crowell Co
New York
Feller Denies $300,000 Mexicana Offer Rumor Halted
Clear Water Florida United Press reports star pitcher Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians denied a $300,000 offer to play three seasons in the Mexican league. He says no offer was made and would not consider it, while noting international play is near and U S teams would remain on the homeland side. Mexican League President Jorge Pasquel also denied the rumor, stating the league does not have such funds nor has an offer been made to Feller.
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Clear Water
Fla
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
United States
Feller
Ixidians
Mexico City
Mexican League
Jorge Pasque
Ohio AAU Cage Drawings Set for Springfield
Drawings completed for the Ohio Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament in Springfield. Eight teams enter the men's division and six in the women's division with winners advancing to the National AAU tournament in Denver. First round matchups include Mickey Girl Juniors of Dayton Naval Separation Center of Toledo versus Sarno’s of Lima and St Clements of Cincinnati versus Haddad’s of Minneapolis.
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Ohio Amateur Athletic Union
Springfield
Denver
Teine Asking
Columbus
Buckeye
National Supply
Mickey Girl Juniors
Dayton
Naval Separation Center of
Toledo
Sarno’s
Lima
St Clements of
Cinemnati
Haddad's of
Manetta
CHS Five In Semis Of Class A Joust
Two Coshocton basketball teams reach semi finals in district and junior high tournaments. Freshman junior high win 24-15 over Canton-North to advance at Massillon. Redskins head to Denison for district semi against Dover. Athey out with appendicitis, Elliott nursing ankle. flu after effects cleared for most. Finalists set for Saturday with varsity lineup tabbed for 7:30 p.m. start and substitutes ready.
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Massillon
Redskins
Denison
Dover
ATHEY
Johnny Elliott
Jim Athey
Elliott
E L Bushong
Massilion
Canton Jed
Carl Call
Canton
Jim Kiste
Karl Sturtz
Ejholt
Elmer Bodner
Dave Corder
Daver
Kenny Senter
Dick Tomer
Don Lefever
Gene Dart
Dick Zaugg Zarge
Denis
Philadelphia
Whith
Walters Happy After Intra Squad Turn for Reds Pitching
Tampa Florida report notes Reds ace William Henry Walters cheers after allowing three hits and one run in two innings during spring training. The pitcher, who converted from third base, hints at regaining his fastball and curve as McKechnie seeks reliable depth following last season’s arm trouble. Walters says he still has his fastball and curve, but may need his cunning pitches soon.
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Fla
Union
William Henry
Bucky) Walters
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky
Reds
Walter
Bill McKechnie
Philadelphia
McKechnies
Walters
Phillies
Red
Walter 13
Bicyclists to Compete for Laurels at Columbus
Columbus will host the 1946 National Amateur Bicycle Championship tourney by the Amateur Bicycle League of America with races August 16 to 18. Senior junior and girl champions from many states will compete after May June eliminations. a Central States meet in Newark May 1 to 2 precedes Nationals.
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Columbus
Amateur Bicycle League of America
James A Rhodes
Newark
Ohio
Gus) Husse
League
National Wheelmen’s Association
City College of New York Faces NYU in Open Basketball Night
Local scoreboard shows City College of New York and New York University tied near halftime as Creighton Tulsa and Alleghany margins appear in a broad recap. HIGH SCHOOL results list Canton Lincolm and several small-town squads amid a sprawling statewide schedule.
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City College of New York
New York
University
Johns
Francis
Creighton
Tulsa
Alleghany
Vincent
Augeburg
Gustawue Adolphus
Val Forge General Hospital
Archicago Metal
CAPS EN ROUTE TO CHAMPIONSHIP
The Indianapolis Capitals, led by Les Douglas and Pete Leswick, edged the Providence Reds 4 to 2 before 5,021 fans, extending their lead to five points atop the American Hockey League Western Division and boosting their bid for the 1946 title.
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United
Les Douglas
Pete Leswick
Indianapolis Caps
Caps
Providence Reds
Ohio Power Bowlers Lead City Bowling Standings
Ohio Power five surged to the league lead with a three game sweep at Marathon alleys. They overtook the second place team previously atop the standings as Moore Enamel beat Olinger Chevrolet twice and Pottery defeated Artworks twice. In the Crow league the Yankees stayed in front after three wins, while Pirates and Senators each won two with Tigers and Indians taking one of three. Cardinals dropped three straight to drop to third.
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Ohio Power
Moore
Olinger Chevrolet
Pottery
Artworks
Yankees
Pirates
Senators
Tigers
Indians
Cardinals
Ohio
Graf quits Buckeye staff in reshaping OSU football
Ohio State announces that Jack Graf resigns from the football coaching staff amid a staff exodus this year. Graf, a former All-Big Ten fullback, says he will leave coaching to enter business with his father as Trevor Rees also departs to lead Kent State athletics. Homer Edington is named Childrens High School coach, leaving Graf hopeful to stay through spring practice if arrangements with Coach Paul Bixler work.
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Columbus
Jack Graf
Ohio State
Graf
Trevor Rees
Kent State
Homer Edington
Childlenthe High School
Grat
Coech
Paul Bixler
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