Postponed Intramural Cage Tourney To Start Wednesday
Huron High School intramural basketball tournament will begin Wednesday evening due to musical rehearsals this week. Originally set for February 7, it was postponed. O E Shan Hightz, director, confirms the schedule moves to Wednesday with Bears versus Badgers on February 18 at 7 p.m and other matchups unfolding through February 28, with final date to be announced.
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Shan” Shanhottz
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Heavers
Cheles
Coyotes
Tigers
Panthers
Elks
De Smet Bulldogs Target State Title In District Draws
South Dakota prep notes recount De Smet Bulldogs favored to win Class B state title after district draw. Alumni roundups include Roundy Coughlin lettered praise and pheasant prize, Wagen ads and trap seasons upcoming. Mentions Huron Sioux Falls circle star players and weekend action across Wolsey Watertown Beadle County games.
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Jim Coughin
de Smet
Huron
Roundy
Tigers Wind Up Cage Season With Even .500 Mark
Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers closed their season with six wins and six defeats after their final Yankton game was canceled by weather. Several players left for military service, leaving an all first year squad. Leading scorers included Collins Berkley Buelow Hall Cooper Smith and Marutani as Wesleyan outscored opponents 454 to 387 in 12 games.
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Yankton College
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Wolverines Favored In Loop Swimming And Wrestling Meet
CHICAGO February 15 Michigan has been installed as the favorite to win the Big Ten Conference swimming and wrestling championship at Northwestern University Saturday. The Wolverines undefeated wrestling team appears to have a distinct edge over the field while the swimming crew may face trouble beating Northwestern. Michigan has never finished below second in the Big Ten since 1925 under Coach Matt Mann. Ohio State, defending champion, has one champion left from 1943 Keo Nakama Hawaiian freest yler who set a conference record in the 440 last year.
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Michigan
Northwestern University Satuday
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Northwestern
Matt Mann
Ohio State
Keo Nakama
American League Rosters Reach 260 Players for 1944 Season
In Chicago on February 15, the annual league guide reveals 196 American League players are in military service, leaving 260 total on rosters for 1944. Chicago and Washington lead with 39 apiece, St Louis 33, New York and Cleveland 32 each, Philadelphia 30, Boston 26, and Detroit 25, with possible reductions before opening April 21.
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Reappointed Semi-Pro High Commissioner in Kansas City
George H. Sisler of St. Louis has been reappointed by the National Baseball Congress for a seventh consecutive year as semi-pro high commissioner of the United States. President Ray Dumonte states Sisler will sever all affiliations during July and August as district state and national tournaments unfold, with Sisler also serving as a Brooklyn Dodgers scout.
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George H. Sisler
St. Louis
National Baseball Congress
United States
Ray Dumonte
Sisler
Brooklyn Dodgers
Beau Jack To Battle Maxie Berger In Cleveland Bout
Lightweight champion Beau Jack faces veteran Maxie Berger in an over weight bout at Public Hall in Cleveland. Expected sellout crowd around 11 000 watches the Montreal welterweight and 16 match winner Berger seek a upset, with Jack favored at 3 to 1 and ARcel predicting a brain versus slugging clash.
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Von Rundstedt Defiant on Invasion Stand
In a Berlin radio interview, Field Marshal von Rundstedt, commander of German forces in Western Europe, said there will be no withdrawal if Allied forces invade northern France. He vowed to defend the coast and forts to the limit, claiming Germany is prepared for upcoming operations.
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Bowling tournament crowns top pins at Recreation Alleys
Two pin-setters bagged top prizes in the first Sunday handicap bowling meet at Recreation Alleys. Clarence Baldwin Jr of the Huronite Industrial League led with 821 sticks after a 244 game, followed by Cleo Johnston of the Missing Links in second with 792. Other winners include Vern Hobbs 750 Bill Wagner 740 Herb Peterson 736 Frank Reed 1230 Clarence Baldwin Sr 729 and Ole Peterson 724.
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Cleo Johnston
Vern Hobbs
Bill Wagner
Herb Peterson
Frank Reed
Clarence Baldwin, Sr
Ole Peterson
Free admission debate shadows youth game attendance
In New York on February 15, veteran Yankee scout Paul Krichell argues clubs lose revenue and patience when admitting kids free. He notes knothole gangs once drew crowds, but free access risks fans growing accustomed to zero cost. The roundup also mentions Langley’s college to pro move, hockey chatter, and Navy training updates.
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Paul Krichell
Yankee
Branch Rickey
St Louis
Erich
Krist Hurler Passes Army Pre Induction Exam
Howie Krist, 27 year old St Louis Cardinal pitcher who won 11 and last five games last season, passed his selective service pre induction physical examination. Captain Charles W. Jeffers said Krist, father of one, is subject to call after the usual three week waiting period.
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Revolta Wins First Golf Tourney In Two Years
In Homosassa Springs on February 15, Johnny Revolta captures his first tour victory in two years. Baseball figures weigh in on the player shortage and the idea of old stars returning, with Darzy Vance arguing for letting younger players shape the game. Vance, once a Brooklyn Dodger strikeout king, reflects on aging and the sport’s future.
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Brooklyn
Regolia wins Texas Open as McSpaden Nelson lead tour
Johnny Regolia captures the Texas Open with a three under par 63 for his first major triumph in two years. Harold Revolta shoots 273 total, while Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden finish tied for second at 274. Nelson and McSpaden win 650 in bonds each. Melvin Harbert takes 450 with 278. Next stop is New Orleans Open February 25 to 28.
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Jag) McSpaden
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Weather data and forecasts including Sud Dakota notes
Weather details summarize past temperature extremes and precipitation totals with normals, plus a multi city and time forecast. The text lists extremes for this date, monthly and yearly totals, sunrise and sunset times, and a South Dakota forecast noting partly cloudy conditions and continued cold, with possible snow flurries in extreme sections.
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Financial burden too heavy to buy Brooklyn Dodgers
A bid of 2,610,000 failed to purchase a controlling stake in the Brooklyn Dodgers. Max C. Meyer, a Brooklyn jeweler, and associates ended their bid saying they could not assume additional financial burdens. Observers recalled 159,000 to 200,000 in unpaid salaries owed to several directors, suggesting the source of the burden.
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Angott Reclassified 1-A for Draft Board
Sammy Angott the NBA lightweight boxing champion was reclassified 1-A by his draft board and ordered to report for final physical examination on February 28. He is married and has two daughters.
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Radio Programs Tonight and Tomorrow Across Networks
AP radio listings detail NBC CBS and Blue network schedules with shows like Ronald Cobpen Judy Canova and Bob Hope plus Burns and Allen Duffy’s and Laird Cregar and Boris Karloff series. Mentions NBC morning features Olmsted Story Drama and Hymns of All Churches. Clubs of America noted for their 250000 members.
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