Government Splits Major Leagues Across Regions
The government proposes a regional split of major league teams with eastern cities Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington forming the east division and Chicago St Louis Detroit Cincinnati and Pittsburgh the west division. Contracts are mailed to players, with signs of a possible shortage eased by the White Sox and Phillies rosters. The note also covers local basketball action in the Wiregrass league with the Dothan Tigers pursuing the title and plans for district playoffs next week. A benefit skating event at Madison Square Garden for the March of Dimes draws 14,000 fans and $11,000 for the fund.
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Modern Scoreboard Built At Cost Of 20 Dollars
Don Brown a 17 year old electrical student at West Scranton High built a modern basketball scoreboard from discarded parts costing about 20 dollars. He wired it after school several days a week and it saves the school hundreds. The device is operated from the scorers table and a loud speaking system he installed at Athletic Park provides home game PA service for West Scranton.
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Rehobeth Cagers Down Ashford 33-21 In Wiregrass Loop
Rehobeth defeated Ashford 33 to 21 in Wiregrass League action as Tindell led Rehobeth with 21 points and Bond added five. In the Colum bia junior game, Columbia juniors beat Webb 21 to 12, with Allen scoring seven.
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Wade
McSpaden Leads Open After Second Round with 137
Harold Jug McSpaden of Sanford Maine shoots a three under par 69 to go 36 holes at 137 in the New Orleans Open War Bond tournament. Byron Nelson trails three strokes, despite a two under par second round. Lt Gen Jacob Devers reports the 19th Army destroyed with about 75 percent killed or captured in the Colmar pocket campaign.
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Jug) McSpaden
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Toledo
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Nelson
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Grman
Jacob L. Devers
Colmar
West Scranton High Students Rally Behind Team
Despite not having the top Lackawanna League basketball squad, West Scranton High students show unmatched support for their representatives, demonstrating a standout communal spirit.
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West Scranton High
East-West Baseball Schedule Could Cut Travel Miles
Government officials urged wartime realignment of Major and Minor Leagues to an East-West schedule to slash millions of travel miles. Projections show about 2,000,000 passenger miles saved for majors, with greater gains for minors, while races stay active through half schedules. Baseball leaders weigh manpower constraints and V-E day prospects as talks with Byrnes and Frick proceed.
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Washington
Germany
Friends of Baseball
Dodgers Sell Sunkel To St Paul Club
Dodgers announce outright sale of pitcher Tor Sunkel to St Paul of the American Association. The 32-year-old southpaw went 1-3 for Brooklyn in 1944. Spectators may tour Madison Square Garden as the Westminster Kennel Show runs three days with 2653 dogs entered across 2815 entries in multiple classes.
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War Department Signals Support for Continued Sport
The War Department implies it will not counsel against the sport's continuation or its manpower needs. There is substantial evidence that the public and servicemen want the sport kept alive, complemented by friendly reactions to soundings in official circles.
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War Department
Alabama Cagers Defeat Craig Field 57 to 38
Alabama held leads throughout the game at Tuscaloosa as Ralph Jones scored 14 to pace the hosts. Jim Gould led the Flyers with 14 points, sparking a late rally before Alabama pulled away by halftime. An illness sidelined Craig Center BM Capeheart.
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Alabama
Selms
Flyers
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Cook
Ralph Jones
Craig
BM Capeheart
Minors To Consider Revising Major Pact
In Durham North Carolina AP W G Bramham reports a meeting in Chicago February 26 to 29 by the premiem of the NI to discuss revisions of the major minor league agreement. The committee will then meet with the major leagues bike committee to agree on changes.
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N.C
W. G. Bramham
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Chicago
Southern Association To Award Playoff Cup
The Southern Association will award a playoff cup to the Shaughnessy winner this year. Five states are in the circuit and league president Billy Evans announced plans. The pennant goes to the club with the highest percentage at season end.
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Souther Association
Billy Evans
Jimmy Fox Signs With Philly Club
Philadelphia based AP report states Jimmy Fox signs a multi year contract with the Phillies. Foxx, a former star, began his career in 1919 and later played for the Red Sox and Cubs. He left organized baseball in 1943 and briefly played last season as a short stop.
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Chicago Cubs
Contracts Are Mailed To 31 Chisox Players
Chicago White Sox prepare for 1945 season with 31 contracts mailed by manager Harry Grabiner. Of the 31 contracts, 13 go to pitchers, nine to infielders, five to outfielders, and four to catchers.
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Chicago White & Hope
Harry Grabiner
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