Napier Cagers Down Marianna Air Base 39 to 33
Napier Ford team defeated Marianna Air Base by 39 to 33 in Dothan gym. Key performers included Private First Class Dick Buckholz with 15 points, Sergeant Charles Tarasovic’s sharp passing and defense, and contributions from First Sergeant Johnens Tech Sands and Corporal Harvey Sxebode. The Flyers built an 18-9 lead after one quarter and held on as Marianna fought back in the second and third periods.
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Oldsway
Dick Buckholz
Buckholz
Thess
Charles Tarasovic
Marianna
O'Neal
Tiyan
Florida
Napier
Johnens
Tech
Sands
Harvey Sxebode
Dothan Air Base
Dothan
Tarasevic
Gands
Foyera Coach Tops Bote Futures In Tight Scrap
In a fevered matchup Lt Peremeny of Foyera outmaneuvered Bote Futures as Sergeant Price and Aajer co Usted team kept pressure. The bout stayed close, with both sides trading holds and quick pivots until the final minute.
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Sergeant Price
Lt Peremeny
Foyera
Baseball Salaries Now Set by Club Ranges
Washington AP The War Tabor Board said salaries of major and minor league players under 5000 will be covered by each club's established schedules. No WSE approval needed for within range adjustments. New players may earn above former pay if within club range. all above or below ranges require board approval.
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Washington
War Tabor Board
WSE
WLB
Internal Revenue Bureau
Early wooden art and furniture in the Orient
Up to the first century wooden wares in the Orient were used mainly for temple decoration. Chinese wooden furniture consistently featured intricate carvings and elaborate patterns.
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Orient
National Loop Sheds Philly Franchise To Wealthy Sportsman
In a March transfer the Philadelphia National League club will move to new owners led by William D Cox and ten associates from New York. The deal reportedly values the team around 230000 dollars. Cox aims to stabilize finances, choose a business manager, and set spring training, with Swarthmore and other sites under consideration.
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Ted Meier
Philadelphia
Rusky
Meade
Willam
New York Sportsmans
Woulo
Cor
New York Yankees
Polo Grounds
Ford Frick
Cox
Phils
Packard
Frick
League
Gerry Nugent
National League
Wiliam D Cox
Coz and
Tie Associates
White
Tate University
New York
Swarthmore College
Pauline Betz Reaches Miami Tennis Finals
Pauline Betz, national womens champion, swept two opponents to reach the Miami midwinter tournament final. She defeated Pat Mulloy 6-1 6-0 and Mary Page 6-1 6-2, set for a semifinal battle with Doris Hart as the Miami event advances.
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Miami
Hou
Doris Hart
Lieut Campbell Gillesne
Pancho Seguia
Mam
United States
Gillespia
Carroll Turner
Serra
Jack Kinniy
Dizzy Dean Seeks Wartime Baseball Continuation
Jerome H Dean a Dallas County farmer and public figure known as Dizzy Dean urges keeping baseball ongoing during wartime. He argues the game owes the public, despite transportation and power shortages, and says if government priorities require quitting, players should stop without protest.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Lancaster
Jerome l Dean
Dallas County
Jerome H Dean
Banehall
Peoria
Former Yankee Star Lees Baseball Doom
TAMPA, AP Major League baseball could fold by July 4, says Sgt Joseph Gallagher, known as Jo Jo Gallagher from the Dodgers and Yankees. He argues player shortages from military inductions will cripple big league play, noting transportation issues and the effect on morale. He predicts many veteran stars and young signees lack big league readiness without actual major league competition.
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Tampa
Pia
Joseph Gallagher
Drew Wield
Set Gallagher
Jo Jo" Gallagher
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Army
Iy Alncore
Sald Gallagher
Ike Jon Difaggio
Pete Reiser
Phil Rizzuto
Fertilizing Ponds Makes Fish Grow
Washington AP reports the Golf Conservation Service confirms pond fertilization boosts fish growth by stimulating microorganisms that feed on small aquatic life. Fertilized ponds may support bass and bream production, with proper management and pond design to prevent overfeeding and mosquitoes. Fingerlings are available through Soil Conservation districts or the fish and wildlife service.
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Sydney Roberts Washington
Golf Conservation Service
Conservation Service
Oatday
Igt
Survive
Soil Conservation District
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dizzy Dizzy Dizzy Drops Hints On Pitching Comeback
In a raspy aside Dizzy Dizz discusses using food and betting his money on bands while weighing a return to pitching. He cites a sore arm that once stalled his big league career and notes he has not tried the old arm since spring training.
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Dizz
Tryieg
Dizzy
Hurwitle
Mery
Twizz
St Louie
Athletes Favor Own State University For Chances
Fayetteville Ark AP Dr Eugene Lambert, Arkansas athletic director, urged that average athletes have a better chance of coaching and teaching jobs at their own state university. He said Arkansas must improve recruiting to regain status in football, noting many “average players” become key coaches elsewhere, while stars are scarce and scholarships may favor out-of-state picks.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Eugene Lambert
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Lambert
Clarence Gels
Gels
Little Rock
al Harris
Razorbacks
Pine Bluff High School
Emil Hoepple
Memphis Technical High
Leslie Nations
Fayetteville High
Fort Smith High
Estes MacDonlel
Harrison High
Navy Allows Men In College Athletics During Training
The Navy announced a policy permitting trained students to participate in all college athletics and campus activities provided they do not interfere with studies. Start of the college training program is around July 2, with heavy schedules, but varsity games may be played if curricular requirements and prescribed hours are met.
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Washington
The
Navy
Dodgers Inspect Camp in Blizzard at Bear Mountain
Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn club, led a group of baseball writers to Bear Mountain in a blizzard to inspect the five diamonds prepared for the Dodgers spring camp. Aimed at evaluating fields and facilities, the visit underscores preparations for upcoming season activities.
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NEA Service
New York
Rickey
Brooklyn Club
Bear Mountain
Dodgers
War Setting Bows In Bay Meadows Racing
War tempered opening at Bay Meadows draws 6700 fans by streetcar and horse drawn conveyances. Fans flock to the 1940s style track as officials enforce car bans. crowd reach equals about one-third of normal. Liquid Lunch wins inaugural purse as Otto Grohn rides the 123 pound champion, payout varied with place.
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Newland Ban
Ceate
San Francisco
John Babsco
Don Garrera
Sacramento
San Mateo
Bay Meadows
California
Wiliam Payne
Calif
Spring Grid Practice Postponed By Tide
Alabama football delays spring practice to the first week of the spring quarter starting March 8. Coach Frank Thomas reports nine players lost to enlistments, including seven freshmen sophomores and juniors, plus 14 seniors from the Orange Bowl champions. Walter Miles a 230 pound sophomore tackle from Powderly and Roy Johnson a Birmingham junior reserve have joined the Navy.
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Tuscaloosa
Ale
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Tide
Soldiers Seek Diamonds Beneath Snow at Point Field House
A party exploring the Weet Point field house could not locate any diamonds, all buried under heavy snow. The group feared marooning during a severe blizzard in the region, as resources and time dwindled.
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Weet Point Field House
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