Hank Greenberg Reveals Not Wanting to Play for Pirates
Hank Greenberg disclosed to AP that from the start he did not want to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates after being sold from Detroit. He said management pressed him to reconsider but he remained firm, noting he would likely feel an urge to play when spring training begins. The Pirates hoped he might change his mind, while Greenberg stressed fair treatment by Frank McKinney and Roy Hamey.
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Roy Hamey
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Phillies Sign Lynwood Rowe Ends Moribund Holdout
Philadelphia AP reports veteran pitcher Lynwood Rowe signed his 1947 contract with the Phillies ending a long holdout. Rowe said he will get more sleep now that the deal is done and the team moves forward with spring training.
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Last Game For Tiger Quintets On Home Court
Dothan high varsity basketball hosts Columbia at seven after a tough season. The Tigers, at two wins in thirteen starts, face the second place Columbians who have thirteen league wins. The game caps the Tigers’ home schedule and features a fast Columbian attack and a potential third win for Dothan if they force errors and control the boards.
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Abbeville Fives Win Doubleheader Over Rehobeth Panthers
Abbeville Yellow Jackets sweep Rehobeth in a doubleheader, seniors winning 47-44 in a late burst after trailing by four in the fourth. Juniors also win 20-12 as Helms leads with six points and Hall Baxley Merritt pace Rehobeth.
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Clift McNeely Holds Cage Scoring Lead
Jim Lacy of Baltimore Toyota trails Clift McNeely of Texas Wesleyan in national college basketball scoring. McNeely reached 509 points, a 47 point edge on Lacy's 462 as Culbreth and Layton add secondary totals. In Midland City Cottonwood games, Fliers post 18th win in 19 starts, led by Roy Knapp seniors and Cameron for Cottonwood, ahead of Blue Springs triple header.
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College Basketball Scores From The AP Roundup
The Associated Press reports multiple college games with Holy Cross beating Colgate 67 to 30 and Northwestern topping Notre Dame 52 to 44. Other results include Marquette 52 DePaul 45, Kansas 31 Dayton 45, and Oregon State 77 Idaho 40.
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Westminster Kennel Club Show At Madison Square Garden
In New York 2598 purebred dogs entered the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden. One hundred one breeds are represented as the oldest and largest canine carnival runs to crown best in show tomorrow night, with Ch Hetherington Model Rhythm absent after 1946 glory.
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Graziano Likely to Abandon Boxing License Fight
New York AP report says Rocky Graziano may drop the fight over his boxing license revocation by the State Athletic Commission. His manager Irving Cohen believes after about 90 days Rocky could reapply for a new license, as the commission revoked his license following a three day hearing on his failure to report two incidents.
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Pointer Takes Honors In All Age Stake
In Holly Springs Mississippi pointer Peter Rinski owned by R R Waugh of Peoria Mil won praise on a frozen field during the United States Field Trial Club's 55th Open All Age Stake. Ray Smith led the event as the Peoria dog handled a strong bid through the ninth brace amid poor running and cold sod.
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