Layden urges pro football to lead by example
Chicago June 18. Commissioner Elmer Layden presses owners to return to wartime discipline and maintain the NFLs contribution to recreation. He cites player shortages and hopes owners of Washington Detroit Green Bay and New York have solutions. Pete Cawthon is named coach and acting administrator for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Dave Hoff
Chicago
Elmer Layden
National Football League
Eden
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Layden
Washington
Detroit
Green Bay
New York
Pete Cawthon
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dan Topping
Fishing prospects by creeks and rivers in Calhoun to Jackson areas
The report lists fishing conditions across Calhoun Cleburne Cherokee Etowah Marshall Jefferson Shelby Lauderdale Colbert Madison Jackson and surrounding water bodies. It notes water clarity levels and fish activity for species such as bass bream crappie white lake bass drum and catfish with preferred baits including live bait plugs worms and flies.
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Calhoun
Cleburne
White Lake
Shoal Creek
Chatchee Creek
Cedar Creek
Coosa River
Cherokee
DeKalb
Little River
Wills Creek
DeSoto River
Etowah and
Marshall
Black Creek
Etowah
Town Creek
Guntersville Dam
Whitakers Camp
South Sauty Creek
Spring Creek
Jefferson
Shelby
Lake Purdy
Little Warrior River
Coosa
Yellowleaf Creek
Lauderdale
Colbert
Shoals Creek
Lake Pickwick
Waterloo Vicinity
Margerum
Riverton
Big Bear Creek
Pickwick
Wilson Dam
Lake Wilson
Wheeler Dam
Lawrence
Elk River
White Springs
Hardemans Lake
Beulah Bay
Big Creek
Madison
Jackson
Tennessee River
Mud Creek
Bradford Creek
Crow Creek
Barons Rally To Win In Southern Association Action
The Associated Press reports Bob Williams of New Orleans Pelicans delivered a second complete game in as many starts striking out two and walking seven as he shut down the Chattanooga Lookouts with a three hit performance after a no hit debut. Williams remains a standout in the league's glamour debate.
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Associated Press
Southern Association
New Orleans
Bob Williams
Williams
The
Pelicans
Chattanooga
Cronin Seizes Pinch Hitting Glory In A’s Series
Boston star Joseph Cronin, 36, shines as pinch hitter in a June doubleheader against Philadelphia, belting homers with runners aboard. The sweep features Cronin’s late power as Boston splits a twin bill and A’s momentum shifts in the American League race.
Vols extend pennant drive with 7 3 win over Memphis
Nashville center fielder Charley Gilbert collected three hits in five at bats as the Vols beat Memphis 7 3 and continued their pennant push. Williams left in ninth after a run charged to him, but earned the win for Chattanooga as Joe Winfield finished. Birmingham beat Atlanta 9 8 in a late night shootout. Fred Smith dented by a spike and replaced. Cracker coach Johnny Riddle managed.
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Williams
Joe Winfield
Chattanooga
Pels
Nashville
Charley Gilbert
Vols
Young Gilbert
Memphis
Andy Lapihuska
Birmingham
Atlanta
Barons
Crackers
Fred Smith
Leon Treadway
Johnny Riddle
Cracker
Earl Mann
Ray Wiers
Newark
Danny Reynolds
Larry Smith
Kansas City
Wartime boxing title clash and racing days end at Hampden
Britain's wartime sports week closes with a world flyweight title bout at Hampden Park between Jackie Patterson and Peter Kane, both RAF sergeants, with Patterson defending British and Empire crowns as 50 000 fans attend. The weekend also features the Oaks and Derby as racing highlights.
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London
Britain
Hampden Park
Jackie Patterson
Glasgow
Peter
Murry) Kane
British Board of Boxing Control
Patterson
Pirates Hint at Johnny Gee Return in Practice Sightings
In Pittsburgh a 75 000 dollar investment from 1939 is recalled as Johnny Gee, at six feet nine, shows potential in batting practice watched by Manager Frankie Frisch. The tall pitcher’s return speculation follows a strong batting session.
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Pittsburgh
Johnny Gee
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Major Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE Batting and Pitching Leaders
A compact roundup of top American League leaders across batting and pitching. Highlights include Stephens from St Louis and Hockett of Cleveland batting .330 and .63 hits respectively, Keller and White leading runs batted in and runs, and Candini and Chandler topping pitching with 5 0 and 7 1 records.
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Associated Press
Stephens
St. Louis
Hockett
Cleveland
White
Philadelphia
Keller
New York
Sieberg
Etten
Wakefield
Detroit
Kellner
Laabs
Appling
Chicago
Lindell
Lupien
Boston
Siebert
Johnson
Washington
Kolloway
Gordon
Case
Vernon
Moses
Stirnweiss
Candini
Chandler
National League Season Leaders Averages and Records
Batting leaders include Dahlgren Philadelphia .347 Gustine Pittsburgh .340. Vaughan Brooklyn 38 runs, Camilli Brooklyn 7. RBIs Herman Brooklyn 42, DiMaggio Pittsburgh 39. Hits Vaughan Brooklyn 67, Herman Brooklyn 65, DiMaggio 65. Doubles Herman Brooklyn 18, Musial St. Louis and DiMaggio 14. Triples Musial St. Louis and Russell Pittsburgh 7. Home runs DiMaggio Pittsburgh and Ott New York 7. Stolen bases Gustine Pittsburgh Vaughan Brooklyn and Ott New York 5. Pitching Klinger Pittsburgh and Shoun Cincinnati 4-1.
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Dahlgren
Philadelphia
Gustine
Pittsburgh
Vaughan
Brooklyn
Camilli
Herman
DiMaggio
McCormick
Cincinnati
Musial
St. Louis
Russell
Ott
New York
Klinger
Shoun
Zoot Suit Riots Explained by Japs
A Tokyo radio broadcast explained the recent zoot suit incidents as a propaganda tool of American wartime morale. The commentator cited perceived vice, alleged gang activity, and a claimed bias in U.S. media to justify attacks on Mexican American youths wearing zoot suits.
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New York
Tokyo
Office of War Information
Sports Talk On The Quiet Mid June In Golf And Baseball
In mid June no major golf tournament has occurred marking the first June without one since World War II. The Hale America broke the gap last year when the National Open was canceled. As the Yankees and Senators race heats up, Washington remains the sport center until the Yanks resume in September.
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Hugh Fullerton JR
New York
Senators
Washington
Yanks
Short Takes from Sports Talk on Base Stealing Speed and Tennis Prospects
Clark Griffith argues Ty Cobb tops George Case in base stealing while Case shows greater speed. Griff cites a 9.8 second 100 yard time in a baseball uniform for Case. Summers bring Talbert Segura rivalry. Sam Hardy backs Bobby Falkenburg as top season prospect. Cummins, Rice Institute hurdler, aims for a clean sweep of AAU timber titles and surprised with a standout guard debut in the Southwest.
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Clark Griffith
Ty Cobb
George Case
Case
Griff
Billy Talbert
Pancho Segura
Sam Hardy
Bobby Falkenburg
Bobby
Billy Johnston
Bill Cummins
Rice Institute
A. A. U. Timber
Fisherman mocks charted guide from Clay Center’s Wylie
Reader laments a fishing calculator from Clay Center by Kass Wylie packed with charts and timing tips but no locations or access details. He notes the advice won’t help in Sixth Avenue.
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Clay Center
Kass— Wylie
Mr. Wylie
Sixth Avenue
Wildcats Ace Military Sports Dominance At Eglin Field
Major James P. Muir commands the Wildcat squadron at Eglin Field Florida and celebrates a Distinguished Service Cross for sinking a Japanese carrier near Midway. He was a top All-State athlete at Miles City Montana and the Wildcats have won every base sports title. Pvt Roman Jaworowicz of the Marines, a former Buffalo Golden Gloves boxer, stays busy as a gunner and as pitcher for his battery softball team leading their unit in island competition.
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James P. Muir
Wildcat
Eglin Field
Fla
Midway
Muri
Miles City
Mont
Wildcats
Roman Jaworowicz
Marines
Buffalo Golden Gloves
Guadalcanal
Jaworowicz
Cawthon Named Dodgers Coach Leaves Alabama Post
Pete Cawthon, recently chosen head coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers, will take a leave of absence from the University of Alabama where he was an assistant football coach. The Dodgers owner Dan Topping Jr. announced the appointment after negotiations. Cawthon departs Alabama under approval from President Raymond R. Paty and athletic director Frank Thomas.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Pete Cawthon
Brooklyn Dodgers
University of Alabama
Cawthon
Dodgers
Dan Topping Jr
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Sutherland
Armed Forces
Asco
Mike Getto
Topping
Marines
Frank Thomas
Protesters Call for Nationwide Army Expression of Disapproval
A fragment notes plans for a nationwide protest involving physical action to express disapproval of the war. It mentions organized groups urging participants to take to the streets and demonstrate their stance. The excerpt includes no dates or named organizations.
Baseball Results National and American League Scores
National league results listed include Cincinnati 6 over St. Louis 1, New York 8 over Brooklyn 5, Chicago 3 over Pittsburgh 2, Boston tied at 2-2 with Philadelphia 0-7, and Philadelphia 4-9 with Boston 5-7. American results show New York 9 over Washington 8, Chicago 4 over St. Louis 3 in 13 innings, and Detroit 2-5, Cleveland 3-6 with a 12 inning game.
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Associated Press
Joseph Edward Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Red Cross
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Cronin
Red Sox
Sam Harris
A's
Babe Barna
Skeeter Newsome
Russ Christopher
Sox
A’s
Don Black
Bobby Doerr
Newsome
Detroit
Cleveland Indians
Mike Naymick
Lou Boudreau
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Early Wynn
Boases
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Elmer Riddle
Gee Walker
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kirby Higbe
Chicago Cubs
Ival Goodman
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Derringer
Philadelphia
Braves
Manny Salvo
Phillies
American New York
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Southern teams scorecard for series games
A fragmented sports brief shows results with Atlanta 8 Birmingham 9 Knoxville 6 Little Rock 2 Nashville 7 Memphis 3 Chattanooga 3 New Orleans 5. The scoreline highlights competitive matchups across several cities with varying margins. No further context or dates are provided.
Tonight's Baseball Schedule for Major Leagues
Today's games include New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Other matchups feature Chicago at St Louis Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Atlanta at Birmingham Knoxville at Little Rock Nashville at Memphis Chattanooga at New Orleans.
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National League Semiceanentsravressnee
Brooklyn Spalsnadenpamphirasias
Cincinnati Sopronasseeessewes
Pittsby Tees Rie
Mealadeletie Weeewen
Sacaanesoneeasansees
News York
American League
New York Seewewes
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Bauermiebete Brewses
Nashville
Birmingham
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Knoxville
New Orleans
Wesmevenmneney
Memphis
Hal Trosky Set to Return to Indians Lineup in Chicago
Hal Trosky, 31, former Cleveland first baseman, is ready to end retirement and rejoin the Indians for the series at Comiskey Park with the Chicago White Sox. He arrived from Norway, Ta., weighed about 185 pounds, and has been working out with the St. Louis Browns, awaiting manager Lou Boudreau.
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Charles Dunkley cHicaee
Hal Trosky
Cleveland
Indians
Comiskey Park
Lou Boudreau
Tribe
Chicago White
Trosky
Iowa
Refrigerator car brings cat and potatoes to Philadelphia
A California refrigerator car arrived in Philadelphia after 13 days sealed at 32 degrees, carrying fifty thousand pounds of potatoes and 12,000 pounds of ice. One pound of cat thawed promptly when given milk, per the SPCA.
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Philadelphia
California
SPCA
Army appoints staff to aid conditioning program
An athletic staff led by Thomas with three new assistants Charles Stapp Ellis Houston and Hilmon Holley was named to support the Army physical conditioning program. Cawthon, formerly head football coach at Texas Tech, is noted in the context.
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Thomas
Charles Stapp
Ellis Houston
Hilmon Holley
Army
Cawthon
Texas Tech
Eleanor Plans Visit Washington
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is reportedly planning a South American tour this summer. Officials have not announced the trip but sources say details are taking shape.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
South America
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