Ring has odd combination in boxing tale
New York March 2 describes a curious pairing as George Parnasass manages Juan Zurita, the lightweight king, who defends his title against Sidney Beau Jack Walker at Madison Square Garden on March 31. The piece threads Zurita’s rise from a Phoenix restaurant owner to a world champion, with Parnasass detailing Zurita’s skill, training, and family life.
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New York
United States
George Parnasass
Juan Zurita
Juan
East
Sidney ‘Beau
Jack’ Walker
Georgia
Madison Square Garden
Beau
Bob Montgomery
Zurita
Sammy Angott
Parnasass
Phoenix
Ariz
George
California
Ceferino Garcia
Felix Vera
Panama
Felix
Midget Wolgast
Sixto Escobar
Pirates Star Pitcher Fears High School Bats
Pittsburgh pitcher Rip Sewell, famed for his blooper ball and 21 wins last season, worries about facing high school and college batters in upcoming camp. He notes they swing unpredictably and could homer on a poor pitch, preferring the Yankees to the younger challengers.
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Pittsburgh
Truell Banks
Rip Sewell
Ripper
Pirates
Flash
Frankie Frisch
Yankees
Mount Katahdin Maine Posts First US Surging Wave Point
A rare surface wave surge reaches the United States at Mount Katahdin in Maine marking the earliest detected point of the rising surge. Local observers report unusual shoreline shifts and a sudden water level rise near the summit area. Scientists cordon off the site while monitoring ongoing sea level anomalies.
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United States
Mount Katahdin
Maine
Feminine Touch Pays Off In Calumet League Basketball
EAST CHICAGO Ind Four years of champions General American Transportation add two women Bernice Kielian and Stella Kiligen to their squad as plant tool grinders boost a mostly male roster The team wins five of six to lead the league and fans hail the novelty and talent of the female players from Burnham and Chicago areas
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Chicago
Ind
Mickey Gardner
General American Transportation
Calumet
Mickey
Bernice Kielian
Stella Kiligen
General American
Bernice
Cats Reach Semi Finals In NIT Matchups
New York March 21 The National Invitation Tournament semi finals set DePaul against Oklahoma A and M and Kentucky against St John s at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma A and M beat Canisius 43 29 Kentucky toppled Utah 46 38 after DePaul beat Muhlenberg 68 45 and St John s edged Bowling Green 44 40. Bob Kurland and Floyd Burdette led the Aggies while Jack Parkinson and Bob Brannum starred for Kentucky.
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Bowling Green
Aggies
Canisius
Bob Kurland
Floyd Burdette
Kurland
Burdette
Utah
Kentucky
Arnold Ferrin
Herb Wilkinson
Utes
Officer Appointed Montgomery March 21 Update
Mrs Julia Atkins of Heflin has been named Cleburne county commander of the women's field army of the American Society For The Control Of Cancer. The state Health Department received notice today of her appointment.
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Sloan to become Giants regular right fielder likely
New York reports Bruce Sloan, nicknamed Fatso, may set a fast climb to the majors. He has eight years of sandlot play, was picked up by Little Rock last season, drafted from Jersey City, and could join the Giants as regular right fielder without delay. Dan Topping lures Pete Cawthon with a strong contract to avoid the Auburn job, motivated by campus life and Mrs Cawthon’s preference to stay south.
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Army
Mel Ott
Bruce ‘Fatso
Dan Topping
Pete Cawthon
Auburn
Pete
Letter From John J McNally Replies To Strickler
George Strickler tracked down Johnny Blood McNally in China and sent stats. McNally replied with a curt note praising Hutson and Lambeau, thanking for the information, and joking about collections while noting broadcasts and Uncle Sam.
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Green Bay
Johnny ‘Blood
McNally
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Scribbler
Dope
Paulette Goddard
Don Hutson
Hutson
Lambeau
Uncle Sam
John J. McNally
Red Sox Report Delayed by Aggies Exit and Draft Orders
Howard Doyle will not report to the Red Sox after the Oklahoma Aggies leave the Garden court tournament. He is due to report to Uncle Sam instead. Jimmy Johnson leads Tony Shucco's comeback bid, with Shucco promising a title bid against rivals who kept Louis’s belt but not Joe’s hat. Hercules Powder proposes a soil waterproofing chemical to shield fields and will trial it on the Phillies Wilmington training grounds.
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Danny Doyle
Red Sox
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Garden Court
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Tony Shucco
Boston
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Shucco
Louis
Joe
Hercules Powder Company
Phillies
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Del
Dub King coached 63rd battalion to Texas state title in camp
Dub King, ex Fort Worth Star Telegram writer who had never played a full basketball game, coached Camp Wolters 63rd battalion to the Texas state title, losing only one of 18. He says the unit was the best infantry court team in the country from a pool of 800 soldiers. Lieut Ike Kepford, ex Northwestern footballer, notes Navy pilots use football tactics like a deep reverse to trap Jap planes.
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Star-Telegram
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Ike Kepford
Northwestern
Navy
Chandler Faces Draft Delay for Spud Chandler
Royston Georgia March 21 Spurgeon Spud Chandler star pitcher of the New York Yankees is ordered to report for induction April 14. He seeks transfer to Moultrie board for likely postponement. Chandler won 20 games last season and helped the Yankees win the World Series with two victories over the Cardinals.
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Spurgeon ‘Spud’ Chandler
New York Yankees
Hoke Sewell
Chandler
Moultrie
Sewell
Moultrie Board
Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Little Miss Frances Ruth Glaze Ill With Measles
Measles illness keeps Frances Ruth Glaze at home while friends and family send wishes for a speedy recovery. Several local residents, including Mrs. E M Blackburn and Mrs. Marvin Glaze, are noted as ill or recovering, with visits and social stops mentioned among neighbors in Limestone County. Frances Ruth Glaze's illness is the central point, with community sympathy echoed by multiple short notes about local residents.
Football coaches debate double wing back system usage
A brief sports note discusses refining the double wing back formation to reach its potential. It highlights strategies, adjustments, and the aim to maximize effectiveness in game situations.
Harrison Leads Field At Charlotte Open Golf Tournament
E J Dutch Harrison of the Army Air Forces based in Greensboro North Carolina led midway through the Charlotte Open with rounds of 66 and 70. He shot six under par in the first round and followed with a 70 in the second.
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Dutch
Harrison
Army Air Forces
Greensboro
N. C
Giant Squad Not Worried About Army Callups
New York Giants list 30 men for the season with 16 called or rejected by the service and eight deemed vulnerable. Ott aims for a physical next week, Weintraub to Chicago for induction prep, Wittig set for March 27 tests, with Acking doubts on fitness. Several pitchers and infielders are in 4-F or disqualified, while Mancuso and Stephenson secure the catching staff.
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Lakewood
N. J
Mel Ott
New York
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Henderson
N. C
Ott
Phil Weintraub
Chicago
Johnny Wittig
George Hausmann
Hugh Luby
Reuben Fischer
Joe Medwick
Gus Mancuso
Joe Stephenson
Springfield
Mass
Ray Berres
Ernie Lombardi
Johnny Rucker
Bruce Sloan
Charles Head
Dan Gardella
Polo Grounders
Billy Jurges
Nap Reyes
Havana
Cuba
Roy Nichols
Armed Service
Johnny Kerr
Ace Adams
Harry Feldman
Cliff Melton
Ken Miller
Ewald Pyle
Frank Seward
Bill Voiselle
Johnny Allen
Ken Brandell
Walter Ockey
Cubs face pitching losses as 1943 spring opens
Ted Meier reports from New York on the Cubs and rival camps as Claude Passeau will not play this year and Derringer is out with a torn ligament. Derringer’s injury weakens the staff while Passeau stays on his farm. Winter weather hampers camps with snow and rain.
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Jimmy Wilson
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al Smith
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Jimmy Dykes
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Skeeter Webb
John Dickshot
Hal Trosky
Floyd Rittenberg
Ralph Hodgin
Tony Cuccinello
Greg Clarke
Vince Castino
Thornton Lee
Boston Braves
Wallingford
Conn
Kirby Farrell
Bob Coleman
Washington Senators
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Wagner's All Stars of 1900 to 1910 Chosen by Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner selects an all star team for the 1900 10 era with Johnny Evers Fred Clarke Ty Cobb Jimmy Collins Speaker Christy Mathewson Rube Waddell Cy Young and Tommy Leach among others. Wagner would manage the club and notes eight future managers would hail from the group.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Wagner
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Chicago Cubs
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Voyles Liked At Old Post At William and Mary
Richmond Virginia March 21 Old grads of William and Mary urge the board of visitors to keep coach Carl Voyles amid reports Auburn may hire him To bolster support Norfolk W M alumni club passes resolutions for a five year contract Voyles free agent status noted by college president Dr John E Pomfret Voyles has led Marys to 29 wins seven losses and three ties in four seasons including a 1942 Southern Conference title win over Navy Dartmouth Oklahoma and a tie with Harvard
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William and Mary's Eothett
College Board of Visitors
Carl Voyles
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Voyles
Norfolk W. & M
Williamsburg
John E. Pomfret
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Pomfret
L. N. Duncan
Alabama
ORGAN COU LACEY'S SPRING By AUGUSTA WINFREY
Buford Stidger of Huntsville was a Sunday visitor. Evelyn Lipscomb and Jewell Winfrey visited Mr and Mrs Ralph King of Red Stone Park Saturday night. Jane Chunn of Valdermosa Springs recently stayed with Miss Betty Jo Dunn. Garden work continues as weather stays favorable. Red Cross drive reached a new peak for the community. Health is good. Liberty church held services Sunday. J W Maples visited Birmingham over the weekend. Gilbert Lipscomb and family of West Lawn visited Sunday. Friends of Mr and Mrs B B Thornton of Huetsville mourn the loss of their son.
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Huntsville
Evelyn Lipscomb
Jewell Winfrey
Ralph King
Red Stone Park
Jane Chunn
Valdermosa Springs
Betty Jo Dunn
Red Cross
Liberty
J. W. Maples
Birmingham
Gilbert Lipscomb
West Lawn
B. B Thornton
Huetsville
Soldier Harrison Takes Early Lead in Charlotte Open
Sgt Dutch Harrison of the Army Air Forces special services started a five day goodwill mission and pursued top money in the $10,000 Charlotte Open. He led by four strokes at 202 after rounds of 68 and 70 and a rain delay. Harold Jug McSpaden trailed, with Sammy Byrd third at 210.
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N. C
Dutch Harrison
Army Air Forces Special Service Branch
AAF
Dutch
Harrison
Harold
Jug McSpaden
Eagle
McSpaden
Sammy Byrd
Detroit
Craig Wood
Jimmy Hines
Nelson
Plane crash in Arkansas claims life last week
A plane crash in Arkansas last week resulted in fatalities. Authorities released few details, with investigations ongoing and investigators examining the wreckage and flight data to determine the cause.
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Arkansas
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