Dodgers face protest as town team talks unsettle grid rivals
New York reports from AP sketch a chaotic scene as the Philadelphia Pittsburgh protest Layden over non committed football squads while baseball tweaks and rumors fly about Dodgers' plans. Elmer Riddle aims for flawless defense in Reds. Amateur golfers risk disqualification from war bond prizes amid upswing in wartime sports chatter. Frank Ward weighs in on 17 year olds in college football amid postwar planning and Army camp tours.
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Dodgers
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Philpitts
Huck Geary
Branch Rickey
Huck
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Ike
Minnesota
Ions
Northwestern University
Pirate Hurlers Lift Pirates Near Top of League
A trio of Pittsburgh pitchers Rip Sewell Bob Klinger and Wally Herbert have won 28 of the Pirates 49 games this season as the club nears Brooklyn in the National League standings. They powered a doubleheader sweep over the Dodgers and helped push the Pirates toward a top spot amid a crowded pennant chase.
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FEDER
Franz Frisch
Priet
West Chester County
N. C
West Chester
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pirates
Bucs
Pirate
Franz
Rip Sewell
Bob Klinger
Wally
Herbert
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Heroes of
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Kit
Cardinals
St Louis
Boston Braves
Yankees
Chicago
Thurman Tucker
Bombers
Orval Grove
Sox
Grove
Detroit Opera
Philadelphia
Dizzy Trout
Athletics
Johnny Garrich
Boston Red Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Tus
Jimmy Wasdell
Phils
Track Coach Haegg Seen as Four Minute Mile Possibility
New York AP report quotes Larson Robertson of the University of Pennsylvania and Orym pic as saying Gunder Haegg could reach a four minute mile with a racing machine or pacing device. He notes a mechanical rabbit could set the clock and trigger Haegg’s potential speed and endurance.
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New York
Gunder Haegg
Harvard Stadium
Larson Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
Eng Yang
Robbie
Henge
Smokies Sweep Travelers In Twin Bill Shutout pair
Knoxville pitchers Walter Beck and Elden Lindsey hurled two shutouts as the Smokies defeated the Little Rock Travelers 2-0 and 1-0. In other games, Birmingham toppled by Montgomery, Memphis split with Nashville, and Atlanta routed Birmingham as part of a busy Southern Association slate.
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Walter Beck
Elden Lindsey
Smoakies
Little Rock Travelers
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Nashville
Chicks
Vols
Montgomery
Key Orleans
Reba
Pely
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Smokies
Runnance
Lindsey
Travelers
Ed Greer
Southern Association
Montagmery
Rebels
Sparky’ Olson
Dave Smith
New Orleans
Third Axe Southern Assocation
Rially Living Club
Joe Engel
Evans
Tng Ae
Engel
Jill Ayers
Clark
Rene Cortes
Stanley Todd
Charles Cozart
Werond
Barons
Nick Polly
Baron
Sugar Cain
Bird Perrin
Clifford Bartho
Lamen
Hoh Ferguson
Clarkera
Marshall Mauldin
Carten
Standings and scores update from multiple leagues
Yesterday results show American League races with Boston and Cleveland leading, Chicago and New York posting varied records, and noted upcoming night games. National League standings include Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St Louis, and Brooklyn with several decisive scores. Southern Association lists Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville results with no games scheduled today.
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St Louie
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St Louis
Beaton
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphiat
Cincinnaati
Es Clube
Aes
St Laur
Clube
Comeback Start for Henito Munsolino Across Sports
Portland AP dispatch notes Henito Munsolino can begin his comeback immediately amid a light card of sports chatter. The report includes a quip about matching him with Tony Galento and references light notes on other sports moments.
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Portland
Ore
Henito Munsolino
Joe Waterman
Tony Galento
Mississippi Pro Meets McSpaden For Tom O'Shanter Title
In the Mississippi Pro Am, Greenwood Miss pro Blushing Suck White faces Jag McSpaden of Philadelphia in an 18 hole playoff for the $2,000 first prize at the Tam Open. White, 32, seeks his first tournament victory in a storied week that drew about 80,000 spectators and a large purse.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
White
Greenwood
Miss
Jag Mc8paden
Philadelphia
Vache Bam
Byron Nejeon
Claytin Heather
McBpaden
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Aviation Cadet
Nelson
Harber
Ceck
Patty Berg
Minneapolig
Caree
Spar Enzarbeth Hicks
Long Beach
Calif
Murder and death by own action verdict reported
Coroner Gip M Frang ruled murder and death by own action in the deaths at a Birmingham southside rooming house. Mrs Neil DeBbaro, 47, landlady and widow of clothing merchant John DeBhaz, was fatally shot, then Richard Johnston, 4, and the rooming house operator was fatally shot by the incident. Detective J W Norrelward Johnston, unmarried, shot himself after the attack. Motive uncertain, linked to an argument.
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Mra. DeBhezo
John DeBhazo
Birmingham
Private Willam Branton Graduates Tech Training at Chanute Field
Private first class Willam Branton, son of Mrs. Doc Branton of 404 East Lafayette Street, Dayton, has graduated from the Army Air Force Technical Training Command School at Chanute Field Illinois. He completed the Special Purpose Motor Vehicles Maintenance Course and received instruction there.
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Willam &. Branton
Mra
Doc Branton
East Lafayette Street
Dothan
Army Air Force( Technical Training Command
Chanute Field
Trains as Bombardier Training for Army Air Forces
Second lieutenant Jesse E Brooke arrived at the Army Air Forces Bombardier School at Bik Springs Tennessee for training and student office. He is the son of Mr and Mrs MOR Brooks of 201 Woodland Drive Daytona. Brooks attended Hiveraide Military Academy in Galnenville Georgia and the University of Alabama and is a member of Phi Beta Nu fraternity and the Order of De Molay.
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Mor Brooks
Woodland Drive
Dothan
Army Air Forces
Bombardier School
Bik Springs
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Hiveraide Military Academy
Galnenville
University of Aleabama
Birma Nu Fraternity
Order of de Molay
Theatre Amusements Show Billed With Stars
A vivid listing of theatre attractions features Allan Ladd and Jaretta Young in a Sunday to Wednesday run. Dorothy Lamour and Bunty Pavers also appear in Britteny Butler-Kiddle shows, with Tim Holt in Fighting Frontier and Jean Parker in a wartime romance. Several other acts including John Garfield Cin Young and Virginia Wesdler are noted for multiple performances.
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Allan Ladd
Jaretta Young
Thuredey Roaby
Dorothy Lamar de Aumont
Bunat Pavers Dnant
Alabama Legion Seeks 100 New Members in 1843-44 Drive
Alabama American Legion officials outlined a plan to recruit 100 new members during 1843-44. State Commander Lahmann of Langdale and Dave Unger of Mobile urged district commanders to begin drives at the earliest date to reach a 90,000 member goal and to capitalize on veteran interest. A youth center study near Montgomery was assigned a $400 budget, with caution to posts avoid premature county service officer appointments.
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Langdale
Dave Upger
Mobile
Miés
Dew
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Lahmanah
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