New York. Aimer snap and British clash on field
An AP story describes a chaotic baseball game at Chapel and Manila camp, detailing American and British players competing amid internee camp life. It mentions Gunnison, center field, and efforts to maintain sports as morale at Santa Tomas University camp. Softball, softball and boxing shows are noted, with occasional basketball and wrestling events. The piece critiques play quality and notes Japanese forces.
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New York
Chapel
Santa Tomas University
Manila
Gunnison
American Loop Field Records Are Reported 1943
Chicago reports baseball fielding records for 1943 led by Boston Red Sox second baseman Doerr with 155 games and 914 chances with 9 errors for a 1.00 fielding average. Gordon of the Yankees posted 24 errors in 526 chances for an .849. Red Sox led team fielding at .976 with 6323 chances. Rudy York led assists with 149, while Vernon tied a double play record in a single game with five. Milton Byrnes set an outfield record, and Cleveland’s Tou Bailey led shortstops with 122 double plays. Eddie Mayo and the Athletics saw declining roles. the Browns set a major league record by playing a complete game without an assist on August 8.
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Chicago
Joe Gordon
Boris Doerr
Doerr
Red Sox
St Lowe
Cleveland
Joe Kuhel
Washington
Mickey Rocco
Rudy York
Detroit
Mickey Vernon
Cardtet
Milton Byrnes
St Louis
Dick Porter
Byrnes
Tou Baid- Teau
Franti Crosetti
New York
Jeader
Eddie Mayo
Philadelpha Athletica
Yankers
Phillies Seek Scouts and Big Hitting Prospects
The Phillies plan to expand scouting to build a new development system. GM Pennock cites pursuit of raw power and speed, with an emphasis on big players who can drive the ball. Names discussed include a larger scouting staff and potential midseason additions to the roster.
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Philaded
Pondelora
Tor
Ang
Hert Wenrink
Alan
Yenal
Farcay
Busi Inburg
Tilent
Fae
Phillie
Paine
Phihe
Joseph Reardon
Stadford
Utica
Wilmington
Pennock
Phil- Nes
Next Wesson
Tim
Yan-kees
Bill Dickey
Tou Gehrig
Bob Muesel
Pennack
Phillies
Cy Morgan
Ted McGrew
Jocka Collina
Coin Lost 60 Years Found For Owner
Mount Vernon Washington AP Franklin Good, 77, recovered a 19th century coin lost 60 years earlier. The coin, earned while duck hunting with a single barrel shotgun, rolled from a bin pocket into a home construction area. A new owner located the coin near the same spot Good recalls dropping it. About 1000 readers have submitted tips nationwide.
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Mount Vernon Wash
Franklin Good
Nagurski Poised for Redskins Game Return
Bronko Nagurski set to face the Washington Redskins in a Bears return after five years away. The Bears offense leads in scoring with 43 TDs per game, while Washington trails with 27. The showdown at Wrigley Field rekindles football history as Nagurski aims for a signature performance against Sam Baugh.
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ONNOR
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Chicago Tears
Washington Redskins
Hronko Nagurski
Pitor
Wrigkey Field
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Bronko
Bears
Beasha'teans Ram
Baugh and Co
Bronho
Sam
Texas
Minnesota
Washington
Hase
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