Angott Ties Perry in Fast Boxing Showdown
Sam Angott defeated Perry in a close decision after a swift first round exchange. The Washington, Pennsylvania crowd of 7,510 watched Angott win on two judges cards while one scored Perry ahead for aggression. Angott hinted at a Zurita rematch or military service before another title try.
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Pat O'Brien
Washington
Samuel Angott
Sam
Angott
Juan Zurita
Mexico
Perry
Sammy
New Anvil
Aaron
Charley Reynolds
O. A. Singer
Robert Eller
Zurita
Temple Varsity Beats Co Ed Team For Narrow Win
Philadelphia April 5 4 Temple University basketball varsity team bested the Temple girls coeds 28 to 25 in a close match. The coeds led twice and tied at multiple points while the varsity secured the win keeping their strong season intact. The line also notes the changing date of the Chinese New Year.
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Philadelphia
Temple University
Temple Girls
Small town fans, baseballs farm system under fire
Seana Murphy argues small town fans are the forgotten base in baseball as farms and farm-system ownership shape minor leagues. Jimmie’s critique covers absentees, profits, and the need for major league guarantees to curb losses, citing the Ohio State League revival and numbers from 1920 to 1940.
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EW York
Seana Murphy
Canton
Daily Ledger
Jimmie
Murphy
Leo
Giants
Red Embree Confident Of Ability At Spring Training
Rookie pitcher Red Embree, 22, claims 15 victories and aims for the Cleveland Indians. He cites his 1941 Wilkes-Barre pennant form and 1.69 ERA with the same club, plus 3-4 with the Indians in 1942. Embree will watch today as Kennedy Calvert and Heving pitch, likely to be sent to the mound soon.
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Ted Meier
New York
Charles
Red) Embree
Cleveland Indians
Lafayette
Ind
Embree
Wilkes-Barre
Glendora
Calif
Ilkes-Barre
Indians
Vern Kennedy
Paul Calvert
Joe Heving
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
Granger
Bud Byerly
Alrsich
Browns
Louis Browns
George Menm
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
Philadelphia
Seaman Jimmy, Jr
Ruth King
Ardmore
Cincinnati Reds
Manuel Jesus Ramos Garcia
Venezuela
Chucho. Ramos
Bloomington
Detroit Tigers
Rochester
Terre Haute
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Pic Southpay Elwin
Roe
Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Lee Riley
Charley Ripple
Yaitbighier
Frank Juliano
Boston Red Sox
Clem Hausmann
Mike Ryba
New York Giants
Lakewood
N. J
Brooklyn Dodgers
Luis Olmo
Yankees
Trenton
New York Yankees
Jack Phillips
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
Paul Derringers
Detroit
Boston Braves
Jim Tobin
Billy Marshall
Hal Shacker
Yale
Washington Senators
Mike Guerra
Rick Ferrell
Dodger
Bear Mountain
West Point Cadets
Ra Aga
Iust
Manuel Ortiz Retains Bantamweight Title Over Olivera
Manuel Ortiz, the El Centro farmer, defended his bantamweight crown with a unanimous 15 round decision over Tony Olivera of Oakland in Los Angeles. Ortiz, who weighs 117 pounds to Olivera's 11744, extended his winning streak against Olivera to three fights and held the title since defeating Lou Salica in August 1942. He began steady body work from the fourth round and dominated the later stages.
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Los Angeles
Manuel Ortiz
Imperial Valley
el Centro
Calif
Tony Olivera
Oakland
Ortiz
Olivera
Lou Salica
Boxing Results From Across The Nation Last Night
In Los Angeles Manuel Ortiz outpointed Tony Olivera in a 15 round pairing. In Washington Sammy Angott defeated Aron Perry over 10 rounds. Morris Reef knocked out Eddie Moore in Newark. Willie Pep beat Leo Francis in Hartford over 10. Cabby Lewis stopped Maurice Lachance in Lewiston in 8. Al Bummy Davis stopped Oscar Sages in New Bedford in 6. Henry Jones outpointed Dee Amos in Durham over 6. Tommy Mills beat Tommy Warnock in Hempstead over 6. Maurice Lavigne outpointed Nat Kadin in New York over 6.
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Los Angeles
Manuel Ortiz
el Centro
Calif
Tony Olivera
Oakland
Washington, D. C
Sammy Angott
Washington
Aron Perry
Morris Reef
Brooklyn
Eddie Moore
Newark
N. J
Hartford
Conn
Willie Pep
Leo’ Francis
Panama
Charles “Cabby” Lewis
New York
Maurice “Lefty” Lachance
Lewiston
al “Bummy" Davis
Oscar Sages
New Bedford
Mass
Henry Jones
Dee Amos
Durham
N. C
White Plains
N.Y
Tommy Mills
Hempstead
N. Y
Tommy Warnock
Maurice Lavigne
Montreal
Nat Kadin
Jack Sharkey and Baer Street Fighting Talk
A clipped column quotes varied opinions on Max Baer as a street fighter and Jack Sharkey’s views on Louis and other boxing figures. The piece blends sports gossip with reader letters referencing teams, rosters, and draft-era commentary from multiple sources.
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Jack Sharkey
Baer
Street Mauler
Bill
CORUM
Sicily
Set Goldstein
North Africa
Romania
Maxie Baer
Louis
Sharkey
Joe
Dan
Jack
4-F Call Destroys Mister Rickey Youth Plan
The piece argues that 4-F and other draft deferments shape early season baseball with Yankees Dodgers and Phillies relying on underage players. Veterans warn rosters must look like the real thing, noting inexperience and mistakes will show and affect public interest.
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Yankees
Dodgers
Phillies
Rickey
Br-er
Seannie
Gil English
Ray Grimes
Yankee
Practice game exposes coaching, refereeing shifts in early season
The commentary notes a Bear Mountain practice exposing a pattern of walks and wild pitches, while Milton R. Abbot recalls older basketball whistle norms. Abbot suggests multiple officials or coach referees to better enforce rules and reduce sneaky violations.
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Milton R. Abbot
Post School
West Point
Dne
Spring baseball glides through early exhibition play
The 1944 exhibition games show a tight blend of teams as the Phillies, Yankees, Dodgers and Cardinals in spring tuneups deliver crisp play and close results. Managers Joe McCarthy and others appear satisfied with early showings, though conclusions remain cautious amid unsettled rosters and 4-F status questions.
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Ebbets Field
Yankee Stadium
Phils
Yanks
Dodgers
Joe McCarthy
Phillies
Hornsby to Return to Fort Worth after Vera Cruz resigns
Rogers Hornsby, once a baseball great, resigned from the Vera Cruz club and will return to Fort Worth Texas. He cites poor road expenses and lack of organization as reasons, noting the league and Pasquel did not comment. Hornsby had coached the Vera Cruz club to a late season finish.
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Mexico City
Rogers Hornsby
Vera Cruz
Rajah
Fort We Tex
Hornsby
Agement
Jorge Pasquel
Vera Club
Yankees edge weekend games with timely hits and field plays
New players show potential and direction as the Yankees win both weekend games. Joe McCarthy formula cited for the success with timely double plays and long hits. Li homered for the winning margin Saturday and Don Savage delivered an intra inning triple.
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Yankees
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Lihomer
Don Savage
Radio Schedule Adjustments for War Time Corrections
Eastern War Time program list shows one hour shifts for local time, with serials dramas, news, and music blocks. Several shows like Captain Midnight, Jack Armstrong, and The Sea Hound appear with repeats and associated news commentary, while broadcasts from Fred Waring, Eddie Cantor, and Kay Kyser fill late slots.
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Weftworke
Abe
Jack Armstrong
Landt
Chick Carter
Boy Detective
Prent Vage Farrell Berial
Abe Captain Midnight
Bic
Dally
Bie
Ulncy Howe
Dis Rayer
America
Len Murray
Tim Healy
Jeri Sullavan
Cba
Jack Armetronge
Biu-West News
Vainey Hurd
Lowell Thomas
Henry J. Taylor
Biu-Ba
Blo-West World News
Fred Waring
Nbo-Basic
Cbhe
Connie Boswell
Bdia Fulton Lewis, Jr
Joan Nesbitt
Dhs
Johnson Family
Nbe
Lone Ranger
Big Easy Aces
Cbe Basic
Montezuma
Marines
Mty
Kaltenborn
Mrs. North
Sammy Kaye
Che
Cecil Brown
Moe
Sam and
Abner
Fulton
Kay Kyser
Raymond Gram Swing
Royal Arch Gunnison
Mey
Sally Sweetland
Big Arch Ward
Morton Gould
Carnty
Wings
Dennag Musico
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Temple Varsity
King’s Men
Saidenberg
Rebner
Westinghouse Chorus
Ken Darby
Westinghouse
WMFR
Hea
NBC
Johnny Miller
Esso
U. & Air Forces Band
Morgan Tty
Guiding Light
Ma Perkins
Lorenzo Jones
Young Widder Brown
Watts
Funny Money Man
Exso
News of the World
Carol Sisters
Caroline Reveille
Julie Conway
Robert St. John
Isabel Shaffer
Jack Lords
Adams
Hick
Terry and
Broad
Gary Davis
Don McNiet
Betty Arnold
Lexington
Bell Bread
Sam Adams
Tom Breneman
Sardise
Howard Saunders
Coca-Cola
Morton Downey
Thomanville
Dick Tracy
Blue Network
Red
The
Associated Press
Sam Adam
Stephens College
Columbia
Medinah Athetic Club
Chicago
Windy City
Horace
Charles L
Pete McGuinness Brook
Sleepy Wales
Bob Johnson
Nan
Babe Ruth
Mc Ott
Lawrence Knapp
Gaylord Farm
Braves
Joe Harris
M . DePaulace
St. John’s
Sergi. Gordon
Lockbourne Army Air Base
Columbus
Ohio
Basketbal
I. A. of
M. E
New York Tracks
Mr. Rickey
Buck
Friedman
Falange
A. F
Bcard
Fort Worth
the Rajah
Broadhurst Theatre
Smiley Burnette
Atlantic
Atante Company Breweries
Atlanta
Chartette, Ceattensogs, Nerfelt Oriands
Woicas
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