Mr Shortstop Not for Sale by Cardinals Bosses in 1946
By SID FEDER Columbus Dec 5 The $250000 tag on Marty Marion is off and the St. Louis front office says Marion will not be sold and no deals for named players are planned as 1946 Cardinals shape up. Eddie Dyer outlined likely infield and returnees from service with Dick Sisner eyed at first base and Musial and Walker possibly back to bolster a strong lineup.
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Marty Marion
Mr. Shortstop
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Cardinals
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Navy
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Jim Brown
Truck Crash Kills Man Near Pel City
State Patrol reports Guy Dill of Anniston was killed when his truck ran off the highway near Pel City yesterday. Patrolman John Hagood provided the account.
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Ala
John Hagood
Guy Dill
Anniston
Pel City
Fight Brews Over Rating At Baseball Convention
The 44th annual minor league convention in Columbus pits the Pacific Coast League against the Southern Association over a push to create a Class AAA tier. PCL President Clarence Rowland says the league aims to become a major league in 1946, needing approval from the commissioner, major league presidents, and the national association. The Southern Association vows to block any rise to Class AAA. Off the field, Phillies trade Steven Kerkin and Mayo Smith to Portland for Wendell Mosser, while Texas League and Three-I League schedule 154 and 126 games respectively after wartime suspensions. The convention opens with more than 50 amendments to the minor league code to consider.
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American Association
International
Clarence Rowland
PCL
Commissioner of Baseball
National’ Association
Philadelphia Phillies
Steven Kerkin
Mayo Smith
Portland
Wendell Mosser
Tor
SMU Declines Oil Bowl Bid for Cotton Bowl Responsibility
SMU in Dallas says it will not play in the Oil Bowl on January 1 in Houston. President Dr. Humphrey Lee cites obligation to support the Cotton Bowl as Texas, the Southwest Conference champion, hosts in Dallas. Coach Matty Bell notes Georgia potential opponent if accepted.
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Tex
Southern Methodist University
Houston
Humphrey Lee
SMU
Southern Methodist
University of Texas
Matty Bell
Atlanta Constitution
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Spinning Jenny Invented by James Hargreaves in 1767
In 1767 James Hargreaves developed the Spinning Jenny, effectively a spinning wheel with multiple upright spindles, enabling more efficient textile production.
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Real Headache Housing Problem Shows Wartime Shortages
An Associated Press survey finds a nationwide housing crisis as millions return from service and marry, forcing families into doubling up, cars, sheds, or substandard quarters. City by city estimates reach tens of thousands of units needed. costs rise 35 to 60 percent from prewar levels while rents stay near 1941 rates. Officials warn congestion will grow, with about 3 million more families expected to seek housing before next year’s end.
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Florida Gators name all opponents team for 1945 gridiron season
Florida voters picked an all-opponents team from 1945 season standouts. Georgia star Charlie Trippi was named captain by secret ballot. Other selections include Georgia, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Tulane, and Miami players across ends, tackles, guards, center, and backs.
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Bears Not Disturbed By Prospects Of 1946 League
Chicago owner George Halas says he is not troubled by reports that All-America Football Conference teams may recruit Bears stars Sid Luckman George McAfee and Clyde Turner with lucrative offers as the new circuit plans to start in 1946.
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National Football League
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Bears
Sid Luckman
George McAfee
Clyde
Bulldog
Hogan Pushes Byron Nelson in Miami Open Field
In Miami Ned Hogan vies with Byron Nelson for the $10,000 open title while both share Fort Worth roots and smooth games. Hogan, weighing 136 pounds, credits Army air forces time as boosting his form and headlines a strong field that includes Nelson returning to the winter circuit at Fort Worth December 14 to 16.
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Hot Springs
Orlando
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Pacific Coast League Moves Toward Major Status
Columbus dispatch notes pressure on the Pacific Coast League to gain major league status as leagues in the East and Midwest shift classifications. Analysts debate if the Coast League will withdraw its bid if a $15,000 draft price is achieved, with speculation on what price could trigger a move.
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Southern Association
Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast
Ohio State League offers Chandler appearance prize
The Ohio State League promotes a personal appearance by Commissioner Happy Chandler as a prize for the club selling the most tickets for its opening game next season with Governor Frank Lausche also invited. Some locals voice that Lausche speech would be the main draw rather than Chandler.
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Ohio State League
Happy Chandler
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Chandler
Lively chatter at minor league convention prompts trades
The first trade buzz at the minor league meeting centers on a winless pitcher and a .212 hitter, with rumors of a Vince Dimaggio swap and a Phils Pirates deal. Dodgers consider Luis Olmo for Ray Lamanne. Comdr. Jap Haskell visits en route to find a football coach replacement in Norman.
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Vince Dimaggio
Pirates
Dodgers
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Cincinnati
Ray Lamanne
Jap Haskell
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Snorter Luster
McAfee eyes pro baseball with Topeka club
George McAfee seeks a pro baseball tryout next summer with Fide Murphy's Topeka Kansas club in the revived Western Association. The report notes questions remain about his eligibility and the team’s plans.
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Fide Murphy
Topeka
Kas
Western Association
All-Star Coaches Banquet Delights Georgia Tech and Army Figures
At the Chattanooga banquet coach Bobby Dodd of Georgia Tech praised smiling winning coaches, while Line Coach Herman Hickman of Army recalled feeding vitamin pills to backs Blanchard and Davis. Wally Butts watched Georgia Tech's 33-0 loss to Georgia with a grin as Charley Trippi was jokingly labeled 1946 captain. Scrappy Moore of Chattanooga received special tribute after beating Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.
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Georgia Tech
Herman Hickman
Army
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Davis
Chattanooga Quarterback Club
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Bears Coach George Halas Plans McAfee Venture
Bears head coach George Halas plans to set up McAfee in business as preparation for the time when he is washed up as a football player.
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George Halas
McAfee
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