Giants Pay $175000 To Obtain Walker Cooper
New York Giants acquire catcher Walker Cooper from St Louis for 175000 in cash after a drawn out deal. Card season 1942-44 pennants and World Series runs linked to Cooper and Mort. Giants push to complete purchase amid Navy discharge timing and pitcher trade requests.
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Austinville Varsity Defeats Trinity 34 20 in Hard Fought Game
Austinville jumped to a 13 6 lead and pulled away to a 34 20 victory over Trinity. Frank Gardner and Bill Mayer each scored 11 for Austinville while Lamon led Trinity with six and Morgan added 11 for Trinity. Trinity junior team trailed 3 1 after first quarter and 14 3 after third.
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Phils Boss vows to lift Phillies from cellar in 1946
Ben Chapman, new Phillies manager, says the team must hustle and win to shake a long losing streak. He plans to add a catcher, third baseman, two pitchers, and an outfielder to avoid finishing last after 46 wins and 108 defeats in 1945.
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Six Atlanta Cracker players sign for 1946 season
Atlanta January 5 six Atlanta Cracker baseball players have signed for the 1946 season and contracts mailed to 20 active players and 15 service players. Mel Ivey sold to San Francisco. Bobby Moore named business manager. Active contracts include Parsons Blair Jackson Williams Watts Forrester and others.
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Bobby) Moore
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George Jackson
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George Watts
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John Burrows
Kenneth Deal
Shelby Kinney
Mason Leeper
Legrant Scott
Julian Sowell
Forrest Thompson
Pepe Rambert
Dewey Adkins
Charles O'Neill
Bob Reid
Tony Orenana
Gene Verble
Jack Hollis
Paul Elington
Lloyd Gearhart
Kenny Guettler
James Hoots
Harold Jackson
Vince Mutan
Louis Bush
Earl McGowan
Stanley Todd
Walter Héckel
Harold Brackenstock
Pat Petrino
Alvin Faz
Zio
Buddy Bates
Babe Ellis
Lester Elledge
Gus Zernial
Harry Jenkins
Lee Murray
Bryan Howell
Howard Long
Drew Talks to Wildcats in Kentucky Coaching Bid
Harold Red Drew Alabama assistant coach and several Kentucky officials met about the Wildcats football vacancy in Lexington. Dr. H N Donovan university president Bernie Shively and Adolph Rupp were part of the talks while other candidates were to be interviewed next week. The search followed Frnka leaving Tulsa for Tulane and had Duke’s Wade previously listed as top choices.
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Championship Girls to Play Raiders at Central High Gym
The All-American Red Heads, billed as world champions among girls teams, meet the Decatur senior high boys at Central High School gym on January 16. Coach H. L. Ogle announced the 8:30 p.m. game with admittance 50 and 75 cents. The Red Heads, led by Gené Love, feature six foot four players and use straight men’s rules, having appeared in Life and Pie magazines and on film.
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Nelson Takes Tourney Lead at Los Angeles Open
Byron Nelson fired a two under par 69 to reach a 36 hole total of 140 and take the lead at the Los Angeles Open on the Riviera course. Harold McSpaden stood three strokes back after a 70 for a two round 143, while Sanford, Me., was tied with others at that total.
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Alabama Celebrates Rose Bowl Victory Return
Alabama football fans prepare a welcome for the Rose Bowl champions arriving from New Orleans. Players travel by bus from California, with the band leading a parade to the university gym after a 34 to 14 win over Southern California.
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Wade to Remain at Duke Amid Coaching Speculation
Dr. Donovan cited Drew as a highly recommended replacement for Alabama after coach Frank Thomas. The text notes Wade chose to stay at Duke while Drew’s reputation tied to the Crimson Tide’s recent success.
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Florida may seek Hubert as Florida coach
Pooley Hubert, former Alabama quarterback and head coach at Virginia Military Institute since 1937, attracts Florida supporters and Alabama followers as a potential successor to Tom Lieb. Max Moseley of the Montgomery Advertiser notes a movement forming, with St. Petersburg Times citing ongoing interest.
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Pooley Hubert
Hubert
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St. Petersburg Times
Tom Lieb
Florida
Moseley
Crimson Tide
VMI
Meet Set on Rule Changes in Postwar NCAA Meetings
St Louis hosts a four day NCAA session plus meetings of the American Football Association and College Physical Education Association. Topics include college football professionalism and freshman eligibility. Speakers include Dr. Arthur H. Compton Maj Gen William Donovan Brig Gen F A Hart Gov Phil Donnelly and Big Ten Commissioner K L Tug Wilson.
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American Association of College Baseball Coaches
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Tug) Wilson
Big Ten
Unclear Florida Invitation For Hubert In Advertiser Note
The Advertiser notes uncertainty about Hubert being invited to Florida and whether university officials have made contact. The sports editor states it is not known if Hubert would welcome an invitation or if discussions have occurred.
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Ryan Upset Ingalls by Narrow 39-36 Victory
Ryan high school stunned undefeated Ingalls Shipbuilders 39-36 at Moulton Heights. Mardis of Ryan scored 18 points leading a stout defensive and late rally, while Milton Dumas and Herb McElroy paced Ingalls. The junior game ended tied 15-15 after overtime prep.
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First atomic breakthroughs amid the 1919 1929 1939 timeline
A历史 summary notes key milestones in nuclear science: 1919 marks the first smashing of the atom, 1929 sees development of early giant particle accelerators, and 1939 reveals uranium 239 fission secrets.
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