Eddie Arcaro Eyes Hialeah Grand Slam Race Victory
Miami March 1 7 The jockey Eddie Arcaro aims to win the $25 000 Widener at Hialeah Park aboard Greentree Stables Four Freedoms after last weekend's Flamingo triumph on Stir Up Arcaro says he needs breaks but believes Four Freedoms can continue his streak of top stakes wins at the park with Palm Beach and McLennan performances earlier this year and a strong showing in the Widener.
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Rumors swirl on Dodgers bids and SEC coaching change
Sports brief notes two wealthy radio equipment makers from Boston and Chicago gathering info to bid for the Dodgers, Leo Durocher broadcasting without a microphone Auburn may sign Pete Cawthon as grid coach, Hank Armstrong may fight Sammy Angott in May with possible Washington bid.
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Battling Nelson name origin recalled in 1905 bout tale
C G Abbey of Geneva recalls a Danish father naming his son Oscar Mathew Battling Nelson as a cradle battler, the instance marking the fighter’s first claim to the nickname. He notes the irony as Nelson later floored Britt in the 1905 fight.
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Ott Granted Release to Rejoin Giants as Coach
One minute sports page notes Mel Ott who left the 1943 season to work in a New Orleans shipyard has been granted his release to manage the Giants again. The item touches on Carl Snavely possibly quitting Cornell to return to a North Carolina coaching post and other sports notes including a light title fight critique and a baseball announcements.
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Packers Quarterback Transfer Ties to Family War News
Tony Canadeo was moved from Fort Sheridan to Camp Eustis, while his younger brother Danny, in an anti tank battalion, was wounded in Italy. Georgie Kochan, Coast Guard middleweight, got orders to face Jake LaMotta at Madison Square Garden and is now in Norfolk hoping to face Ruben Shank. Pvt. Ted Murata and a Filipino golfer from Camp Shelby joined a New Orleans Open pro am, barefoot during the round and noting feet hurt less than during Army hikes.
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Dixie Sports Briefs Preview 1944 Season Optimism
Nashville reports Southern Association officials gather for winter meeting with Billy Evans predicting a highly successful 1944 season. Discussion includes possible split season format with two trips per team. Miami boxing board rules Strangler Lewis unfit, denies match with Don Kirchmeyer. chairman quips at 50-year-old Lewis.
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Segura Seeks New York Booking For Red Cross Event
Miami dispatch reports Francisco Pancho Segura struggles to secure a train reservation to New York for March 10. The Ecuadorian tennis star aims to attend a Red Cross exhibition at Madison Square Garden, insisting he will be there on that date if accommodations are found.
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Rose Named Athletic Director and Football Coach at Arkansas
Big Glen Rose was appointed athletic director and head football coach for the University of Arkansas. Trustees in Little Rock announced the decision after reshuffling the staff. Rose, a former Razorbacks captain, recently returned from medical discharge and replaces Bud Tomlin who remains as first assistant coach.
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Bud) Tomlin
Nine Days Queen: Lady Jane Grey England’s Brief Reign
Lady Jane Grey ruled England for nine days in 1553 before Mary I deposed her. Her short accession followed contested dynastic succession and ended with her imprisonment and execution, highlighting the era’s volatile royal politics.
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Local board 2 selectees to report for preinduction exams
Dozens of men from local board No. 2 Hartselle depart February 29 for Ft. McClellan for preinduction physicals. Names include Cornelius F White Herman Burns George Drinkard Taft Patterson Luther Floyd and many others awaiting exams.
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Cardinals and Browns Postpone Spring Training to March 20
St Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Browns postpone spring training start to March 20 to better assemble squads. Browns report March 10 for pitchers and catchers, March 13 for others. Cardinals begin March 15 in Cairo Illinois. Club presidents cite uncertainty over player availability and aim for intensive conditioning in a shorter camp prior to a late April opener.
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Daily Crossword Clues And Cryptoquote Puzzle
Crossword clues list across and down with definitions for a daily puzzle plus a cryptoquote quotation and the prior day answer. Includes theme line IT WAS A SIGN OF HEALTH THAT HE WAS WILLING TO BE CURED by SENECA as the yesterday solution.
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Bivins Retains Heavyweight Crown In 10 Round Win
Cleveland March 1 Jim Bivins retained the duration heavyweight title by knocking out Lee Murray in a ten round bout before 13,774 at the arena. Murray paid tribute, acknowledging Bivins as the better fighter as the Cleveland boxer extended his winning streak to 15 and prepared for military induction later this month. The indoor boxing gate set a new Ohio indoor boxing money record at 61,496.50.
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Zeller Plan Aims to End Farm Operations in Baseball Reform
Detroit general manager Jack Zeller proposes phasing out major league farm systems within three years, replacing talent flow with a draft and trades. He forecasts clubs holding about 50 players and independent minor leagues as civic enterprises, arguing price wars inflate costs and harm farming operations.
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Yankees roster lists 32 men despite draft risk
New York announces a 32 man roster for the season up from 26 last year. Notable names Joe Gordon Rollie Hemsley Marius Russo and Spud Chandler appear but are likely to leave for military service soon, reducing expected participation.
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Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery Set for Third Lightweight Clash
New York on March 1 reports Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery eye a $100,000 purse for their third 15 round lightweight title fight this Friday night. Their May rematch awarded Montgomery the decision after a $94,500 gross, while the November bout won by Jack grossed $96,873.
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Former US stars seek Nuevo Laredo managership
Mexico City March 1 Two former U S major league stars Marty McManus of the Boston Red Sox and Frank Snyder of the Cardinals and Giants are negotiating for the managership of the Nuevo Laredo team in the Mexican League Jorge Pasquel league president said today McManus now lives in St Louis and Snyder in San Antonio Tex
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Dickshot Signs With White Sox A Chicago Boy Returns
Chicago native John ny Dickshot, ex-Red Sox and Pirates outfielder, signed his 1944 contract with the Chicago White Sox and declared it his chance to prove himself to hometown friends after batting .352 for Hollywood last season. teammate Guy Curt also signed yesterday. The item notes Marshall high school junior basket
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Commando Cagers Edge Von Steuben In Narrow Playoff Win
The commando basketball team held off Von Steuben 34 to 33 in a first round playoff game. The close contest kept their season alive and extended their win streak to a near-record pace.
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