New York sports round up stirs lightweight title clash talk
Proxmities and officials spar over world lightweight title stakes as Abe Greene targets Bammy Angell and Beau Jack. NB A chief Heinie Miler blames promoters while fans crave a real championship bout. Also notes on Bing Crosby seeking an L A football franchise and prep athletes racing in indoor meets.
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Major Baseball Clubs May Shape Races This Year
Four Major League clubs stand to influence the pennant chase as war pressures thin rosters. Chicago’s White Sox and Cubs lead in available players, with Reds and Senators planning additions. Veterans and rookies mix in spring camps as teams brace for losses to service.
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Slocomb Cagers Edge Graceville in Narrow Victory
Slocomb Red Tops defeated Graceville 31 to 26 in a close basketball game. Key scorers included Jenfinger with 12 and Howell for Graceville, while Fatger and Kelly led Slocomb forwards and Enfingai scored from center. Substitutes Datby and Hall contributed for Slocomb as the team preserved its near-perfect record.
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Tiger Cagers Face Cottonwood In Friday Clash
Tiger Cagers travel to Hiortan High School Friday at 3:15 p.m. to meet Cottonwood, seeking revenge after a prior win for the Tigers. Earlier losses include Malone and Columbia. the team aims to rebound against Malone next, then visit Columbia in Dothan.
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Plea for Less Politics in Boxing at NY Dinner
A Boxing Writers Association of New York event urged politics be kept out of boxing as Abe Greene Nat Fleischer and former Mayor Jimmy Walker praised fighters in uniform. The Edward J Nel Memorial plaque was awarded to 4100 boxers, to be displayed at Madison Square Garden rotunda.
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Tris Speaker Warns Baseball Faces Player Shortage
Cleveland star Tris Speaker, Hall of Fame outfielder, doubts major leagues can field enough players amid wartime deferments. He notes 1-A and 2-A classifications will limit players, but insists enthusiasm remains strong and autographs still bring joy. Speaker recalls Cleveland’s 1920s title team and defends current talent.
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DETROIT AP Willie Hopp veteran billiards champion from New York meets Welker Cochran of San Francisco in two pre cracks this afternoon and tonight as he pursues a sweep of the Detroit portion of the class country three cushion match. Hopp captured yesterday afternoon’s block 50 to 42 after trailing 36 to 24 and then won last night 50 to 35 in 32 innings for his sixth straight block victory. SOUTH BEND Ind AF John ny Lujack, noted for passes, earned a first team berth on the Irsha cage squad and praise from Coach Ed Krause. Kreuse said Lujack’s shots now arch more and he plays a strong defensive game helping the team.
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