Greg Rice nears Chicago Relays bid in two mile race
New York sports round up notes Greg Rice may target an 8 50 two mile record at tomorrow's Chicago Relays after a strong first half and a current two mile mark set on the Chicago track. The piece also mentions Kilmer Leyden’s Columbia connection and various notes from the sports world, including football and boxing curiosities.
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Pep Odds Quoted At 13 To 5 Over Angott
Wee Willie Pep and Sammy Angott meet in Madison Square Garden in a non title lightweight fight. Betting odds favor Pep at 13 to 5 with many expecting Pep to win and move toward lightweight title contention. The event draws a large crowd and may lead to clashes with Beau Jack in future bouts.
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Yankees May Shift Lindell To First Base In Trial
New York Yankees may move pitcher Lindell to first base this spring to test his hitting ability as they reassess the lineup. Manager McCarthy said Lindell would be shuffled among first base, outfield, and mound until they confirm he can hit in daily duty, with past Coast League stats noted but fastball fading. The plan hinges on Lindell proving he can fit as a regular hitter.
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Training Camps Open as Dodgers Browns Cardinals Report
AP dispatches describe multiple camps opening as Frank Mellon joins Dodgers with Du Rocher in charge. Cooney Waner arrive for Brooklyn. Camp notes at Cape Girardeau and Cairo mention McQuinn Ferrer Gutteridge Heffner Caster and Dean among others arriving. Muncie Pittsburgh and Detroit drills fill with hints of roster moves and position battles.
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Oklahoma Service Team League Brings Major Leaguers Home
Lieutenant Charles Gelbert sponsors a six team service league in Oklahoma with many major league players. Norman base team to face Naval Air Station of Norman. key starters include Al Renton and Benny Warren, with ex-Dodger Johnny Rizzo in the field and Jim Winford slated to pitch against the Naval Air Station. The circuit opens May 5 with Enid Army Flying School, Will Rogers Air Base, Oklahoma City units, Purcell’s Naval Gunnery School, and Tinker Field among others.
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Training in the North Brightens for Baseball Teams
New York reports a warm start to spring training with temperatures near 79 degrees at Lakewood as teams seek warm venues. Brooklyn, Yankees, Reds, and other clubs weigh fieldhouse options, discuss calisthenics, and plan reclassification and war-work shifts as they assemble squads for outdoor and indoor practice.
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Northern schools to form PCC North South division plan
Spokane AP reports six Northern schools will form a North South division in the Pacific Coast conference with a 687 minimum bat. Oregon State objected while Washington did not vote. discussion set for June. Northwestern star Otta Graham seeks third varsity letter through spring baseball after scoring leader status. Notre Dame boxing features Lt Arthur Donovan as third referee with his son in attendance. Montcalm sailors score against Overbrook faculty in Philadelphia basketball session.
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Insists On Swearing The Right Way
In Greensboro North Carolina a bailiff instructed a witness to place her left hand on the Bible and raise her right hand. The woman replied I’ll have to put my right hand on the Book I’m right handed.
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