Oddest Boxing Letters Highlight Allied Sports Kinship
NY AP roundup notes forgotten boxing pleas from soldiers and sailors, a former high school player who built a coconut-wood basketball court in the Pacific asks for a bounce-ready ball, and a tale of a promoter’s unlikely route to a title. Also mentions Queen Marie of Romania’s 1926 visit and a Japanese descent football player at Camp Grant plus Keesler Field boxing and Camp Luna baseball ties.
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NEW York
Corp
Thomas Samaris
Rumania
Portland
Jimmy Darcey
Jimmy
Darcy
Service Dept
Grant
Jake Kakuuchi
Whittier College
Keesler
Miss
Golden Gloves
Commando Arena
Cy Kaszelman
Peter Rosenbere
Herman ‘Reds’ Skelz
Baseball standings and results across American and National Leagues
Yesterday and today's results feature a mix of scores from the American League and National League. Notable results include Cleveland defeating New York in a 10 inning second game, Detroit beating Boston in ten innings, and Chicago defeating Philadelphia. Standings show St Louis leading the NL with Brooklyn close behind, while New York and Boston compete in the AL East and central figures.
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New York
Cleveland
Boston
Detroi
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Ww. L. Pet
Aeseces
Phils
Ave
St. Lous
Home Runs and Stolen Bases Spark Tight Race
Baseball fans focus on George Case and Wally Moses chasing the stolen base title while Rudy York and Charley Keller vie for the home run crown as pennant races wrap the 1943 season. Keller belted two homers to reach 31 on the year, York added two round-trippers to keep the lead at 43, with Detroit and Cleveland grinding out wins in midweek action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Meiee
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
George Case
Wally Moses
Rudy York
Charley Keller
Case
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Moses
Yankees
York
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Keller
Cleveland Indians
Tigers
Red Sox
Kim Tehor
Tommy Bridges
Dwight Cap
White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Elmer Riddle
Johnny Vander Meer
Boston Braves
Riddle
Howie Krist
Phillies
Philadelphia
Krist
Phils
George Munger
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Bobby Bragant
Luis Olimo
Bill Nicholson
Bob Klinger
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny Rucker
St Louis Browns
Beasley Mulcahy May Hurl Finale in Extended Series
Fort Oglethorpe and the Memphis Second Army extend the service championship baseball series from five to seven games. Staff Sergeant Barry Maxwell announced the resumption in Memphis on Wednesday and the final would be in Nashville Sunday if needed. Sgts Hugh Mulcahy and Johnny Beazley, former major leaguers now with the Og lethorpe team, are slated to pitch for their clubs.
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Fort Oglethorpe
Gaap
Memphis Second Army
Barry Maxwell
Memphis
Nashville
Hugh Mulcahy
Philadelphia Athletics
Johnny Beazley
St Louis Cardinal
Oglethorpe Imine
Oakhill Chief Dominates Le Bonheur Horse Show
Oakhill Chief won the five-gaited class at Le Bonheur, securing ten championship honors and a $1,000 prize for owner Jean McLean of Potomac. Lady Louise, Love Affair, and America Beautiful also earned top ribbons for their owners Dodge Studies of Rochester, Fair City Farms of Elberon Nova Scotia, and Wil-Far B Farms of Decatur.
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Memphis
Oakhill
le Bonheur
Pwnor
Jean Mclean
Potemouth
Lady Loulse
Love Affair
Louise
Wil-Far B Farms
Decantur
Dodge Studies
Rochester
Mich
America Beautiful
Fair City Farms
Elberon
N.S
Vanity
Ga Tech and Irish-Tailored Rivalry Sparks Hoop Rumors
Disjointed OCR notes sketch a clash between Georgia Tech and Notre Dame with Michigan State and Northwestern in the mix. Mentions include Angelo Peralta, Pat Telus, and Glen Dobh along with references to Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin teams, plus a chaotic collage of game results, player names, and weekend matchups.
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Harold Claassen
New York
F. Uf Uyountry
South Bend
Angelo Pertelnd
Julies Nanton
Bachheld
Pat Telus Swaten
Charm Puard
Comtes
Gare Streeter
Vanawornlt
Seaton
Olly Graham
Veulveting
Badger Walls
Tatiana Choca
Michigan
Thyehroy
Culgale
Coutiee
Navy
Duke Tech
Richmond
Nath Garouna
Fenn
Chupal
Soulmank
Glen Dobh
Randaing
Han
Tye
Midwest
Nurl
Tena City
Lee
Pro Lions Triumph Over Brooklyn Gridders in Rough Showdown
Detroit pro football team defeated Brooklyn 22 21 as Pro Lions broke Brooklyn’s streak. Star players led scoring with multiple passes and ground game while Chicago Bears defense stifled the visitors.
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Ayer
Syotonae
Eiphathe
Notre Dame
Cudlevs
Gus
Knute Rowhne
Dorars Evertuuly
Rockne
Lomenga
Uni
Detrat
Bea
Delruis
West
Desow Pro Lima
Vuuch
Winaggitte
Ape
Twa Yuday
Gign Ace
Aye
BOTT
2Tel
Ttrouklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Chiutk Fenebuck
Husbong
Chicago
Tony Canthea
Don H.uon
Conference Tilts Listed In Southern
Fragmentary notice lists three conference tilts with teams including Duke and University of Florida, mentioning historical links to Massachusetts State, William and Mary, and 1942 players, in a Southern Conference context.
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Southern
Massassuppi State
Lengasreal
Johnstown
William and Mary
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John Carradine
Madman
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