Week's sports chatter on Orphal and other notes
AP reports Birmingham Barons tested pitcher John Orphal with Henry Vance noting a fan’s reply that he looked good. Ohio State football prep highlights Paul Brown’s talent pool. Promoter Mike and the DC boxing commission plan a week of fixes. Frank Graham’s Yankees book and W L White digest reviewed. WAAC basketball center Velma Berry wedding forces game loss. Aviator cadet Arte Dorrall at funeral of Lieut Pettaway vows revenge on Axis planes. Stretch Murphy cited on all time basketball honor and past playing. Peter Dawson Hinger golf tourney canceled due to war.
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Joe Engel Seeks Jose Gomez as Cuban Players Stir Team
Atlanta AP report details Chattanooga Baseball Company head Joe Engel anxious over Jose Gomez, Mexico born second baseman, and other Cuban players. Gilberto Torres and Rene Monteagudo are noted as standouts, with optimism for the camp in New Orleans as managers and scouts monitor injuries and potential signings.
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Pro Gridders Confident Of Good Season As Meet Opens
Pro football owners and coaches opened their three day conference with commissioner Elmer Layden. They voiced confidence for the 1943 season but delayed drafting college players until adequate personnel is assured. Most clubs planned bids for postwar rosters as Selective Service priority looms. Layden said at least a minimum of 3-A players are available nationwide to field teams.
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Estatella Faces New A's Season With Connie Mack Regime
Wilmington AP reports Estatella remains in the second division shadow as Connie Mack reshapes the Athletics after losses to armed forces and retirements. Mack promises improvements while introducing Cuban informants, holdovers Wolff Verde and White, and adding Robero, Marchil don’s absence, and Renowned veterans to a revamped lineup with Rogers Wolff and Mison. The piece notes Knoxville Smokies and Braves spring training activity, with Taiz praising young hitters and Park Cracker’s rookies in a broader league shakeup.
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Wagner Antithesis Of Cobb Greatest All Round Player
Harry Grayson NEA Sports editor contrasts Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner in skill and temperament. Wagner, calm and versatile, excelled at offense and defense, avoiding reckless plays. Cobb was aggressive, flamboyant, and often clashed with teammates. Wagner remained composed yet prolific, earning fame as the greatest all around player.
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Training Camp News Mix From the Leagues
Latty Gomez, once a Yankees star now with the Beaton Braves, escaped trouble in camp as Coney Glinger kept him on the mound. Dodgers donate blood. Zeller scouts pitchers in Indiana as clubs seek talent for rosters. College Park and Evansville reports note several rookies and veterans in spring drills across the circuits.
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Clowe Prince
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Coney Glinger
Yankees
Murphy
John Murphy
Fighter Promoter Griffin Returns as Matchmaker in Cardoza Fight
In Fort Worth Texas eye injury ended Little Dickie Griffin’s fighting career and caused lifelong blindness. He now promotes and acts as matchmaker for the Manuel Or tiz Lupe Cardoza 15 round bantamweight title bout on April 28. Griffin fought Pete Herman for bantam gold 22 years ago before a detached retina derailed his ring days. He uses an eye dog and aids from Lions Club and nearby groups to stage the world championship event benefiting The Lighthouse.
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Race Fans Betters Return To Tracks
Race track folk and bettors shift focus back to the horses as Bay Meadows, Ban Mateo California, opens a two day season with profits for war relief. Jamaica hosts the $5,000 Experimental Handicap. Keeneland spring meeting begins at Church- WI Downs with Phoenix Handicap chief event. Griffin named match maker. Ortiz Cordova bout eyed. University of Kansas board debates football support amid Army Navy player shifts.
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