Intercollegiate sports planning and coast guard updates
The article notes upcoming intercollegiate summer sports schedules and a broad sports program to be run by Camp Croft and others. It mentions Lieut. Burchard wounded but not seriously, and figures like Rey Sanner and Al Sherer visiting New York. The piece also references Manhattan Beach Coast Guard and Navy related sports activity.
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Manhattan Beach Coast Guard
Staten
Oeal Naval Cities
Jr Burchard
New York World Telefram Sports Ecrdenc
Stars and Stripes
Algerian Boxing Commission
Haseen
Werios
Camp Croft
Pia
Rey Sanner
Mostrea
Arvnds
Ark
New York
Dodgers
al Sherer
Ratio City Music
Ard
Inalde
Banner
Count Fleet Derby Price Drops as Derby favorite gains
New York AP reports Count Fleet, Kentucky Derby winner, has the lowest future Derby price in history as bookmakers view him as the rising three year old. Rival Devil's Thumb sidelined. Count Fleet trained hard at Belmont track and heads for the Wood Memorial on April 17.
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New York
Belmonts
Devil's Thumb
Droadway
Ed Bradley
Wood Memorial
Jamaica
Railbirds
Don Cameron Torris
Uncertainty Mounts Over NFL Club Participation
Chicago sources report growing doubts about player availability and league stability as clubs ponder dropping out before fall. The Cleveland Rams exit and a shortened 45 game schedule fuel concern, prompting Commissioner Layden to draft a new plan for a vote.
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Chicago
Seague
Sb Centre
Gud
Friddes
Cleveland
Elmer Layden
All Defends On The Point of View Raleigh News
In Raleigh North Carolina a superior court defendant facing a minor charge was asked if he had prison time. He answered yes years for fighting, noting the other man died after the fight, which prompted the judge to question the lengthy sentence.
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Raleigh
N C
Superior Court
City Taxes Tattoo Artists After Camp Tee Opening
Petersburg Virginia imposes a new $100 tax on tattooers to manage expected influx from Camp Tee reopening. No prior tattoo artists existed in the city, according to the American Municipal Association.
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Petersburg
Camp Tee
American Municipal Association
Kangaroo Hare tale from Greenland hare hopping behavior
The Greenland hare is described as traveling on its hind legs like a kangaroo, hopping up to 100 yards with jumps six to eight feet high. It prefers uphill runs when frightened, while others speculate on training speeds during early season tests.
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Greenland
Napier Field Gruffies Open Home Season Versus Marianna Base
Napier Field Gruffies host Marianna Air Base Maneans at Wiregrass Stadium in a Sunday opener. Army Air Forces Band performs before the 2 PM start. Coach Lt William R. Day leads a pitching staff featuring Pvt Jack Horton, Pfe Carter, Cpl Lefty Emerney, and Cpl Strickland.
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Napier Field
Gruffies
Idiaseed Mying School
Marianna Air Base
Maneans
Frands
Wiregrass Memorial Gratium
Delian Brownies
Army Air Forces Band
John Charlesworth
William R. Day
Jack Horton
Andalusia
Pfe Carter
Columba
Cpl
Lefty" Emerney
New York
Cpl Strickland
Alabama
Pfc Carter
Pvt
Henry
Toronto
New England
Cpl Buckhols
Buckhols
Co Bryan
Her ‘Iig
Harris Ia
Giants and Yankees Camp Notes Chronicle Mixed Spring Action
Training camp reports from Lakehurst and Asbury Park show Giants and Yankees muddling through early camp, with Hubbell and Lindell standouts amid lineup uncertainties. Dodgers Higbe dominates New Haven innings as Pirates prepare for Albany drills. Cubs and White Sox face tough workouts, while Phillies cope with De Savio blood test ruin and draft uncertainties. Tom Falkenburg seeks voluntary induction in Dallas amid Hollywood ties and Red Cross duties.
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Asbury Park
N. J
New York Yankees
Jos McCarthy
George “Snuffy Stenwess
Johnny Lindell
Lindell
Walter Johnson shines as pitching master of era
Walter Johnson, famed Big Train, dazzled in a career that blended power and deceptive delivery. The star's record includes 2497 strikeouts and a 23-win season in 1924, with many observers noting his overhand motion and reliability despite batters knowing his fastball. Johnson’s loyalty to experimentation yielded memorable moments, including striking Babe Ruth with a curve and a lifelong reputation as one of baseball’s greatest pitchers.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Bports
Walter Perry Johnson
Johnoos
Ray
Evans
Billy
Chapman
Johnson
Eddie Ainamith
Cleveland
Barney
Eddie Colling
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Smokies face pitching gaps as roster grows uncertain
Knoxville Smokies lack depth on the mound with only two likely starters and a roster full of unproven prospects. Edgar Allen and Buddy Lewis explain the need for more pitchers while listing candidates Andy Seminick Jim Matthews Walter Lance and others vying for outfield and catcher roles. A 1940 note on Chile’s export surplus closes the piece.
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Willard .Yarbrough
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville Smokies
Southern Association
Smokie
Edgar Allen
Buddy Lewis
Allen
Lewis
Utjes
Walter Lance
Elizabethton
Firat
Harley Ross
Babe Benning
Geeling
Frank Piet
Rod Schleicher
Bob Finley
Andy Seminick
Appalachian
Jim Matthews
SI Rovers
Knoxville
Lewis Flick
Early 20th Century Baseball Moves and Debuts
New Orleans Bees announce Friday May signings and roster tweaks. managed by a veteran, two players Judy Pride and Lite Bott join as second baseman and outfielder. Pal fielder from Florida circuit features in recent moves. Two newcomers arrive from Macon Georgia as Nashville Vols reshuffle. Mel Hicks reported to Velg and started immediately after a season slump. Roy Sanford debuts as basemen amid retirements and Navy ties.
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Puamsutawpey
Litle Rock
Brigater Unk Hs Ag
Wet
Prenaing
Judy Pride
Lite Bott 2
Macola
Sovernemness
Pal ‘Fielder
Dothay Gy Fe
Florida
New Orleans Bees
Dot Two
Fagre
Packer
Tem l
Macon
Nashville Vols
Mel Hicks
Roy Sanford
Great Lakes Naval men’s baseball team schedule noted
The Great Lakes Naval men’s baseball team, led by officer J Russell Conk, announced today a schedule of at least 11 league games. The sailors, winners in ten engagements last year, will face the Philadelphia Athletics, St Louis Browns, New York Yankees, Detroit, Philadelphia Phils and Was.
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Great Lakes
Great Lakes Naval Uen
Gordon
Mickey
Detroit Tigers
J. Russell Conk
Winneup
Philadelphia Athletics
St Louis Browns
Clevers York Yankees
Detroit
Philadelphia Phils
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Florsheim and Jarman
Botany Tie
Manhattan and Arrow
Belmorth
Napier Nine
Wiregrass Stadium
Associated Press
Lakehurst
New York Giants
Carl Hubbell
Jeames Hubbell
Ellie Inland Coast Guard
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Brooklyn
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Yale
New Haven
Higbe
French Lick
Ind
Jeriey
Chicago Cubs
Jimmy Wilson
Hershey
Phillies
Garton de Savio
Cincinnati
del Savio
Pelberg
Wilmington
Del
Connie Mack
Washington
Dallas, Tex
Tom Falkenburg
Falkenburga
Hollywood
Dallas
Bob
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Paulette Goddard
Red Cross
University of Arizona
I-A
Tove Field
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Mays
Bean Bell
Billy Evans
Ray Chaprean
Walter Johnson
New York Highlanders
Hilltop Grounds
Manhattan
Riller
Walter Johanson
Rek Thomas
Atlanta
Associaton
Chattanooga
J. D. Langlay
University of Chattanooga
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Lookouts
Olson
Morris (Smutt) Aderholt
Charlotte
N. C
Memphis
Lew Chandler
Memphis Étandlers
Paul Martis
Husky
Doc Prothro
Hanry Johnson
Chicks
Willpy Willis
Prothro
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Earl Mann
Birmingham
Lee Gamble
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