Roundup of unsigned stars and spring signings in 1944 baseball note
A sports round up from New York reports many major league players still unsigned as spring training nears. Clubs cite draft status as reason and note some players like Mayo sign later or report ready. Other items mention college tournaments, track setups, and boxing leaders with updates on US military personnel serving sports roles.
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Bogh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Spud Chandler
Joe Gorde
Billy Herman
Stan Spence
Rep Mack
Doc Cramer
Willington
Ws M
Newark
Yesterda
Eddie Mayo
Detroit
Mar Kell Favored in Tropical Park Meet
Florida’s richest racing season opens at Tropical Park for a spring meeting. Mar Kell, Calumet Farm’s famous mare, is favored in the $2,000 six furlongs Tropical spring inaugural. Trainers and entries include Calumet prospects and rivals like Adroit and Sparking Maid. attendance and betting figures are noted as part of the season preview.
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EY. W. Jones
Florida
Tropical Park
Hialeah Park
Wenem
Calumet Farm
Mar- Kell
Dream Parade
Kesargo
Matlock
Shiny Penny
Mixer
Dodds Seeks Columbian Mile Crown In Garden Meet
Gil Dodds faces tough field at Madison Square Garden for the Columbian Mile and 3000-yard events as Army and Navy squads vie for points. Hulse, Burnham, Simms and Daily join the field in a close indoor track season finale. Dodds aims to repeat his 1940s double bid amid fast times and strategic pacing.
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New York
Gil Dodds
Boston Theologian
Knight
Columbus
Madison Square Garden
Doddy
Bill Hulse
New York A. C
Hulse
Dartmouth
Dan Burnham
Rudy Simms
NY 1
al Daily
Manhattan
Les Eisenhar
AU King
Dodds
Glenn Cunningham
Aventa
Maturday
Armvs
NYU
Army
Navy
Ea Conner
N ¥ Uo
Burnhem
Ulleholdere
McSpaden Wins Gulfport Open In Final Round
Harold Jug McSpaden led the Gulfport Miss open golf tournament from Friday to finish with a final round 68 to post 276 and win by strokes. Byron Nelson, Tony Penna and Johnny Revolta followed, earning bonds and cash prizes as top finishers in a field that included Craig Wood and Leonard Dodson.
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Miss
Harold ‘Jug
McSpaden
Philadelphia
Simm, Byrd
Birmingham
New York Yankee
Byrd
Giroke
Byron Nelson
Taledé Ohn Seteran
Tony Penna
Dayton
Ohio
Jiro
Johnny F Revolta
Evanston
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
Huas
Higbe and McClure Join Fort Jackson Baseball Squad
Pvt Kirby Higbe and Jimmy McClure appear as newcomers for Fort Jackson’s baseball team. Higbe, a former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, has served in the Army since fall. McClure also joined the Army last fall after time with the Cardinals, Smokies and other clubs.
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Fort Jackson
Kirby Higbe
Jimmy McClure
Duncan G Richart Port Commande
Higbe
Columbis &C
Brooklyn Dodgers
Army
McChure
Aince
Hag i
Americas Gay Cardinals
Memphis Chicks
Knox
OPA Checks Gas Rationing in North Alabama
In Birmingham AP report OPA director for north Alabama says 25 of 30 investigators began checks to verify motorist endorsement of gasoline coupons. Unendorsed motorists may be called before war price and rationing boards as investigators are trained to seize gasoline ration books in certain cases.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe Short
North Alabama
OPA
Janse
Saturday Bu FL Waukon fifties and prayer need Stee Me
Saturday item from Waukon area reports wishful notes about a local event involving a distant game and prayer. It sketches plans for a Stee Me and a Jaret 7 gathering with unclear details. Entities referenced include Waukon and Praye.
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Waukon Fifties
Fk Praye
WPB Expands Shell Allocations For Farmers Amid Shortage
Washington AP reports the War Production Board plans to release large shell and cartridge quantities to farmers to combat pests and protect crops and livestock. About 320 million shotgun shells, 200 million center fire cartridges, and 200 million .22 caliber rounds will be manufactured in the first quarter, with initial shipments limited to those needed for dealers, farmers, ranchers, and essential police and training programs.
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War Products Board
Reputeille
Accnlhan
Ammuninen
Weil
Ehella
Kentucky Cats Win Southeastern Meet Championship
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Tulane Greenies 62 to 48 in Louisville to claim the Southeastern Conference basketball title. Stumpy Parkinson led Kentucky with 27 points as the team built a halftime 26-18 lead and maintained control throughout the final, with Athas scoring 19 for Tulane. Awards were presented to finalists by Georgia Tech athletic director WoA Alexander.
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Louisville
Kentucky Wildcats
Tulane Greenies
Stumpy Parkinson
Yorktown
Ind
Kentucky
Athas
Tulane
Ford Laorle G
Woa
Alexander
Georgia Tech
Miss Row Calls Golf Rich Girl's Game
The article discusses attitudes toward golf among wealthy and aspiring players, noting the costs of participation, club fees, and the impact on accessibility. It mentions a veteran figure, a 71 year old Buker, and references a maritime service and a police action near Atlanta.
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Miss Row
Atlanta Ge
Weielend
Indiane
Plice
Maritime Service
Buker
Here
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