Hippos weigh heavy for city league leaders
From San Angelo to Philadelphia and Syracuse, brief sports items note heavy college and pro figures. John Hobaugh and team the Hippos boast listed weights from 201 to 283 pounds while leading their city league, Beau Jack may join the Army impacting boxing, and Pirates pitcher Bob Klinger passes induction physical in St Louis ahead of Navy service.
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Bobcat
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High School Cage Tournaments Open With Bismarck Cleveland Tilt
In the Missouri state high school tourney at Springfield Bismarck meets Cleveland in an opening-round game. Cleveland has 25 wins, no defeats, and 1024 points this season. Bismarck has a 35 game slate with star guard John Reagan scoring 641 points. Other first-round matchups include Union vs Lebanon Jefferson City vs Doniphan and Hopkins vs Ozark.
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Iowa U to Compete In NCAA Tourney
IOWA CITY March 7 The University of Iowa has accepted an invitation to compete in the Western NCAA basketball playoff at Kansas City March 24 25 E G Schroeder director of athletics announced today The decision followed Hawkeye players objections to a prior choice not to participate Iowa will be an alternate for the Rocky Mountain seventh district which will not send a team this year.
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Cubs Open Season As Of Today With Deep Roster Options
New York dispatch notes eight major league choices per league this season making daily picks risky. The Chicago Cubs lead with veteran infield and solid outfield candidates including Pafko, Sauer, Lowrey, and Ostrowski while pitching and catching depths bring questions but overall look strong as of today.
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Bill Nicholson
Bruins
Andy Pafko
Los Angeles
Ed Sauer
Nashville
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Sauer
Elm Street Tigers
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Ival
Goodman
John Ostrowski
Jimmy Wilson
Ed Stanky
Stanley Hack
Leonardo Merullo
Phil Cavarretta
Claude Passeau
Lon Warneke
Paul Derringer
Paul Erickson
Jodie Phipps
Dale Alderson
Jim Lynn
Billy Holm
Mickey Kreitner
Tourney Bound Jays Among Top Cage Teams In State
The Jefferson City Jays, 16 wins in 17, are among the state’s top eight and eye the Springfield State Tournament. Height is a concern as they face taller foes like Cleveland High of St. Louis, while Union and Mexico also rank among contenders. The Jays earned the trip by beating Lillis, Holden, Warrensburg, Tuscumbia, and Iberia in regional rounds.
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Thompson
Pippin Lands Place On All Star Team
Iowa State and Oklahoma co champions place two on the AP 1943-44 Big Six all star with Missouri freshman Dan Pippin as fifth. Ray Wehde and Price Brookfield hold Cyclones' spots while Allie Paine and Ken Pryor represent the Sooners. Paine leads scoring with 110 points.
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Associated Press
Dan Pippin
Missouri
Cyclone
Ray Wehde
Price Brookfield
Sooner
Allie Paine
Ken Pryor
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Brookfield
Don Barrington
Kansas
Stover Ramsey
Charles Cooley
Kansas State
Paul Collins
Gene Culman
Towa State
Sooners Refuse NCAA Fifth District Tourney Bid
Norman Oklahoma March 7 The University of Oklahoma declined a bid to represent the NCAA fifth district in the western regional basketball tournament at Kansas City March 24 25 Athletic Director Dale Arbuckle said the Navy's 48 hour rule prevents several squad members from playing The Sooners felt they could not field a representative team without naval trainees Bartelli Passes Physical Test
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Carpenter to join Army from Phillies club
Robert M. Carpenter Jr., president of the Philadelphia National League club, said at a Wilmington luncheon that he will report for army duty at Fort Dix on March 17. Johnny Barrett has been classified 4-F by his local draft board in Lawrence, Mass., according to Pirates management in Pittsburgh.
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Major Teams Optimistic Over Player Prospects
Major league clubs look toward spring training with optimism on signings. Jim Bagby of Cleveland remains the lone major holdout, largely opposed to another season under Lou Boudreau, with only a physicals hurdle to his service. Brooklyn’s Olmo and Melton seek more money, while DiMaggio remains unsigned for Pittsburgh.
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Phil Cavarretta
Bill Nicholson
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Paul
Dizzy) Trout
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Big 6 All Star Basketball Teams Listed
The Big 6 announces first and second basketball teams with players from Navy Trainees, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, and others. Honorable mentions include Moffett, Hollins, McSpaden, Vaughan, Kirhn, Minx, and Gish. Also noted is Chicago hosting the Women's Western Open and Amateur events with dates in June and August.
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Iowa State
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Nebraska
Harold McSpaden
Jack Vaughan
Oklahoma
al Kirhn
Clifford Minx
Missouri
Norville Gish
Kansas State
Jack Landon
Angott Zurita Set For Hollywood Park Lightweight Bout
Angott and Zurita taper for their title clash at Hollywood Park with managers trading odds. Zurita’s camp claims peak shape and rounds, Angott’s side predicts a tough fight and possible knockout. Gate expected at 40 to 45 thousand dollars as both fighters prepare in Los Angeles.
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Charles Jones
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