Somervell Pleads For Baseball
New York reports at the annual Newark baseball dinner 1300 attendees hear J Gen Brehon Somervell Col Darry S MacPhail and Scott Lucas urge baseball to aid morale in war effort. Commissioner Landis says ball stays with wartime duty. Senator Lucas warns non essential status may affect elections. Branch Rickey and Bill Dickey receive honors amid satirical sketches of recent incidents.
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Bill Cox
Phil Prexy
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Bobo Newsom
Wil G. Bramham
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Bill Slocum
Bill Dickey
Timers Ready a Save Baseball
Howard Ehmke once a Philadelphia Athletics pitching star says he would return to baseball if needed, though nearing 50 in April. He owns and operates a business and expects to be busy but would come running for the game.
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Philadelphia
Howard Ehmke
Phila- Sphia Athletics
Outdoor policy and firearms in wartime America
A commentary on home front conservation efforts during war, praising state agencies and groups like Ducks Unlimited, debating deer season extensions, and warning against firearm restrictions. It urges youth education in safe handling, cites the National Rifle Association, and notes crow control measures with referenced guidance.
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Ducks Unlimited
New York
Rifle Club
National Rifle Association of America
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Washington, D. C
Sam
Carolina and Duke Near Southern Conference Berths
North Carolina and Duke appear set for berths in the Southern Conference basketball tournament to be held later this month in Richmond. North Carolina has seven wins and one loss in the league, while Duke has one win and four losses. Remaining teams have limited conference play left to determine the eight qualifying spots.
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Norfolk Naval Training Quintet
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Texas
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Third Clash For Rival Quints
The High Point Panthers visit Guilford to face the Quakers for the third time this season. Both teams claim a close win apiece with Guilford hoping to repeat the upset on their home floor. Panthers guard against a letdown as they seek a seven and four North State Conference record.
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Harrison Gym
Fulton wins top Millrose award and race title
Johnny Fulton, 21, wins the Bodman Wanamaker International at Millrose while being named outstanding athlete. He endured blisters on a high-banked board track before triumphing in a tight finish over Bob Uler. Claude Young and Bill Hulse also place in sprints and the two mile.
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Johnny Fulton
Stanf
Mel
Jimmy Herbert
Garden
Bob Uler
Michigan
Claude Young
Illinois
Bill Hulse
Gil Dodds
James Rafferty
New York A.C
Ollie Hunter
Ceeed
McSpaden Forces Open Final Tie With Astounding Birdie Finish
In Phoenix on February 7 Harold Nelson finished at 273 nine under par to win the Open. Mack Spaden birdied the last two holes, 17 and 18, to tie and force an 18 hole playoff for the $1,000 war bond first prize. Nelson posted 65 in the afternoon after a 71 morning, with Spaden carding 68 in the afternoon after a 64 morning.
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Byron Nelson
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Samy Byrd
Detroit
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
W. A. Stackhouse
Seguin
Texas
Harry Cooper
Minneapolis
Vernon Allen
Litchfield
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Joe Kirkwood
Philadelphia
Pete Cooper
Gainesville
Fla
Servicemen’s Ball Interests Safeguarded Plan Outlined
Baseball’s defense list includes 3 500 players with a reassignment plan by the major minor league planning committee led by Commissioner K M Landis. The plan aims to assure fair trial with original clubs or equal rank, limit indiscriminate shuffling, and establish waivers for reinstated players across minor leagues from Double A to D. Waiver pricing starts at 3750 dollars in Double A and drops to 100 in D.
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Baseball
National Defense List
K. M. Landis
Top Cage Teams Face Severe Tests Late Season Push
Army at 8 0 meets Pitt and Hobart as undefeated Iowa 12 0 faces Ohio State in a Friday Saturday two game set. Miami 10 0 visits Canisius as Temple and other major teams stumble in a season nearing its end.
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Army
Iowa
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Ohio
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Canisius
Temple
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Rams
Ivy League Dartmout h team faces NBC bid in NCAA tourney
The Daily roundup notes Dartmouth and Ivy League champions near securing a spot in the NCAA tournament as many regulars graduate this month. Claude Young, Illinois freshman, prefers football over track. The Yankees reject Bob Quinn's bid to discuss Bill Dickey while Rolllie Hemsley plans to stay on his farm and Gabby Nett is offered to the Braves. Rumors of Don Meade receiving a jockey license are unconfirmed.
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Dartmouth
Claude Young
Illinois
Braves
Gabby Nett
Yanks
Bob Quinn
Bill Dickey
Rollie Hemsley
Bill
Don Meade
Boxers Rise From Fort Worth Home Team
Nine boys from the Fort Worth Texas Masonic Home enter a Golden Gloves tourney sparked by a Christmas gift of boxing gloves. Marine Lieut Marvin Bell, former Marquette coach, ended plans to unify weight classes at Camp Lejeune boxing due to Marine appetites swelling contestants.
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Texas
Tiger Shortstop Called For Pre-Induction Exam
Joe Hoover, Detroit Tigers 27 year old shortstop, says he has been called for a pre induction physical examination. Hoover is married and father of a two year old daughter. He has been working in a war plant this winter and undergoing Navy indoctrination aboard the USS Bear Down.
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N. C
Howard Price
Michigan
Spencer van Ess
Wisconsin
High Point YM Y Invitational semifinal set for tonight
In High Point the YMCA "Y" Invitational basketball semifinals feature Amos and Triangle. Amos beat Davis Townsend 59 52 and meets Barys Battlers from Winston-Salem in a Class A tilt at 8:00 p.m. Triangle faces BTC 10 MPs of Greensboro at 9:00 p.m. Jr. High vs Senior High Reserves open the evening at 7:00 p.m.
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Transfer Of Dodgers To New Control Expected
The Journal American expected favorable action within 48 hours on a sale transferring control of the Brooklyn National League baseball club to a New York women syndicate led by Max Meyer. He would meet George W. McLaughlin of the Brooklyn Trust Company as the Charles Ebbets estate holds 50 percent of the stock. Branch Rickey’s presidency would be honored if finalized, while Leo Durocher’s job could become uncertain. Meyer admires Casey Stengel, and has twice bid for control, with a third bid noted.
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Journal American
Brooklyn National Tea Baseball Club
Max Meyer
George W. McLaughlin
Brooklyn Trust Company
Charles Ebbets
Branch Rickey
Leo Durocher
Meyer
Casey Stengel
Boston Braves
National Record Holder Reveals Secret of Wins
Jim Wildman of the University of North Carolina explains his winning stroke approach in breaststroke events. The Newburyport native tied the American record in the 150-meter medley relay and matched the 100-meter mark, contributing to UNC’s versatile relay strength and multiple titles at Carolina AAU meets.
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Jim Wildman
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Wildman
Dick Jamerson
Jamerson
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Flying Blue Dolpins
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Fighting Heart
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