Sports Roundup from New York and Elsewhere
A chaotic round of sports notes highlights a rough NY Giants game, scattered college and military sports items, plus Red Cross fundraisers. Mentions Tommy Bryant batting well at Washington Forest College, Leo Diegel raising funds at El Rio Golf Club, and personnel moves in military and sports offices.
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Reds
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Cincinnati
Frank Lane
Fred Fleig
Tiflist Will Miss North South Open
The North and South Open golf tournament in Pinehurst NC will begin with many top players absent due to military service or war work. Veterans and several pros remain expected to compete, with civilian participants limited to those 38 and older. cut formats include 36 and 18 holes on successive days.
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Ben Hogan
Hernsbey
Armed Services
Croft & C
Clinton Heafner
Ralph Guidahl
Horton Smith
Nelson
Wood
Demaret
Runyan
Thirne
Gene Sarazen
Robby Crulfcksn
Joe Kirkwood
Johnny Farnell
Tomvorrow
Florida Drops Varsity Sports Amid War Effort
The University of Florida becomes the first SEC school to abandon all intercollegiate athletics following a committee recommendation. The state board of control suspends competition with other colleges for the war duration. An intramural program will expand to provide student activity, while all coaching staff shift to intramural duties.
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State Board of Central
Diamond Aces Start Showing Favoritism in Club Connection
Wartime baseball shifts show players seeking new teams and roles as Connie Mack trades Bob Johnson to Washington for Jimmy Polabi and Bobby Estasia na amid a broader exodus of stars preferring defense jobs or minor league play. The trend follows earlier moves by Eric McNair Babe Dahlgren Billy Meerss and others as teams conserve manpower.
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New York
Bob Johnson
Connie Mack
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Mack
Washington
Jimmy Polabi
Bobby Estasiana
Pofah
Minneapolis
American Association
Owen Schestal
Senators
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Athletics
Eric McNair
Detroit
McNair
Babe Dahlgren
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phile
Lloyd Waner
Albie Glossop
Dahlgren
Montreal
Dodgers
Billy Meerss
Cincinnati
Chicago
Los Angeles
Boston Braves
Slater
Training Camps Open For MLB Camp Activities Across Leagues
The Associated Press reports near daily camp notes from Hershey and Evansville as MLB clubs prepare for the season. Philadelphia owner Bill Cox discusses Nick Etten’s sale alongside Ed Barrow with $10000 cash, while Cleary and Landis watch. Detroit’s Steven ONeill plans an intra-squad game prep for a White Sox series. Cubs and White Sox camp bets unfold in French Lick and Waukesha, with various rosters and diet concerns noted.
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Bill Cox
Philadelphia Phils
New York Today
Ed Barrow
Yankees
Nick Etten
Ed Levy
al Gettell
Phils
Armed Services
Raf Landis
Cox
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Landis
Winter Racing Winds Up Five Week Session At Oaklawn
AP reports winter racing winds down after five weeks at Oaklawn Park Arkansas and Florida tracks. Officials expect final figures near $10000 for war relief. highlights include An American, Yakuna Orphan and other stars as stakes card closes Saturday. Wagering remains steady with net around $1129.95 for first week and overall decline vs normal season offsets by strong attendance despite northern exodus.
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California
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Janus Reeder
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Warmerdam May Clear 16 Feet at Charet Hal
Speculation grows that Tiina Warmerdam will reach 16 feet in the high jump at Chad AAV night. After the year old has a chance to attempt the mark, trainers note tight flexor and tendon elements may influence timing. If cleared, the feat would set a notable height in the event today.
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Chad
Charet
Napier Bowlers Bow To Georgia Outfit
Napier Field bowling team suffers first setback as Spence Field Georgia five man squad tops Napier 2558 to 251. first game narrowly won by visiting team 881 to 825. second game 890 to 808. Napier wins third 833 to ?
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Advanced Flying School
Spence Field
Moultrie
Georgia
Cresick
Napier Field
Napier Soldiers
Napiers
Napier
Bear Mountain Now Practice Stirs Dodgers Connection
Curt Pavis suffered a token left to him in an early practice and caught throws barehanded during a class workout. He joined regular pitching warmups with four Brooklyn Dodger teammates in a tense training session.
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Saimup
Brooklyn Dodger
Georgia Bulldogs Face Wartime Roster Shrinkage At UGA
Athens AP report on Georgia football reveals major players entering service or awaiting call ups. All American Frankie Sinkwich has graduated and pursued Marine officer candidacy. Sophomore Charles Trippi faced loss as an enlisted reserve while Wally Wallace watches roster changes.
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Romney Wheeler
Athens
James Wallace Butta, Jr
University of Georgia
Georgia
Armed
Butts
Frankie Sinkwich
U. S. Marines
Wally
Linky
Charlies Trippi
Ucla
Trippi
Week of Shows Listed With Casts and Dates
The schedule lists performances including Deanny Corbin in The Amazing Mrs Holiday Ferey and Dor Ameche with Jenet Blair in Somethine to Shout About. Other acts include Borrowed Hero and Six Boom Buh with college on siral Last Times Today. Also shown are Wings a The Engle and Laugh Your Res Ana with Various performers.
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Dor Ameche
Jenet Blair
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