Cubs In Best Position For Flag Race
Cubs hold 36 active players and 35 for the White Sox lead war time pennant races as clubs plan for wartime rosters. Washington lists 32 and Reds 30, while Tigers down to 25. Giants and Dodgers top 27 each. Branch Rickey cautions that few players adapt to major league camps, and teams project varying spring rosters amid possible cuts.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
YORK
Cinnamos Mati
Washington Senators
CUBS
Ite Sox
Washington
Reds
Cor Eandees
Wien
Clark Griffith
Neel
Griffith
Phillies
Yankees
Tigers
Thers
Giants
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Lujack Secures First Team Spot on Irish Cage Squad
South Bend Ind Jan 20 Johnny Lujack the football sharp shooter won a first team berth on the Notre Dame basketball team. Coach Ed Krause praised his progress calling him a developing long range shooter and solid on defense noting his bankable shots and improving touch.
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South Bend
Ind
Johnny Lujack
Ed Krause
Krause
Lujack
Woman War Worker Rolls Perfect Game
Ma Slogar a 30 year old war worker bowled a perfect game in league play in Cleveland. She is the third woman to score 300 in the nation this season and holds the Ohio women's singles and all events titles while sharing the doubles crown. An aside notes about battleship libraries is included.
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Cleveland
Ma Slogar
United States
Ohio
Henry Armstrong's Third Farewell Tour Opens In Portland
Henry Armstrong launches his third farewell tour with a third round knockout of A Spoldi in Portland Oregon. The schedule calls for a Kansas City bout with Saverio Tortello while the California Athletic Commission delays a license due to eye condition and opponents remain confident.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Portland
Ore
Henry
Spoldi
Kansas City
Saverio Tortello
California State Athletic Commission
Noshneene
Spoldis
Kellos
Henry E
California
Sammy Angott
Panthers Face Catawba In Fourth Meeting This Season
Panthers coach C Virgil Yow prepares the team for Saturday’s home game against Catawba despite exams. Catawba, leading the North State with six conference wins, stunned Appalachian 72 42 last week. Seniors Kappleman and Perry end their college careers, with Nostrand and Porter enhancing the lineup for the clash.
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C. Virgil Yow
Panther
Catawba
Nostrand
Porter
Kappleman
Perry
Cat
Alachian
Tribe
Yow
Panthers
Dawson
Triangle Ties For Lead By Beating Amos
Triangle upset the league leading Amos 44 to 38 at the Y. Each team now has seven wins and two losses to share the lead. Roger Snipes starred for Triangle while Thomas topped Amos.
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Triangle
Amos Quint
Roger Snipes
Thomas
Basketball Scores Across Colleges and High Schools
Swarthmore 39 St Josephs 36. Georgia 52 Clemson 11. Coe College 32 Cornell Iowa 31. Loyola Baltimore 61 Delaware 28. Rochester 47 Union 42. Greensboro 61 Sanford 41. High school results also listed.
Cross to report for induction at Fort Bragg
Raleigh January reports Commissioner Hathaway Cross will report for induction at Fort Bragg on Monday and be succeeded by assistant William Dunn if accepted. Cross said he will undergo another physical examination though he was approved last month for limited service.
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Raleigh
Hathaway Cross
Fort Bragg
William Dunn
Cross
Neil Memorial Award To 4100 Boxers In Service
Boxing writers gathered at the New York dinner to honor 4100 boxers in uniform, praising the sport as democracy in action. Notables like former Mayor Jimmy Walker and Nat Fleischer urged politics be kept out of boxing while highlighting the armed forces' contributions to the sport and society.
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Sid Feder
New York
Jimmy Walker
National Boxing Association
Abe Greene
Ringazine
Nat Fleischer
Boxing Writers Association of New York
Edward J. Vaent
Greenegg
Fleischer
Boxing Writers
New York State Athletic Commission
Greene
Prac
Tical
Marine Sea Barney
Army
Jim Braddock
Merchant Marine
Benny Leonard
Coast
Troy
E — Press
Spain
Madison Square Garden
Gordon To Join Service Not Retiring From Yankees
Eugene Oregon report states Joe Gordon will enlist in the armed forces in 1944 rather than retire from baseball. The article explains confusion over his plans after the 1943 season, notes his preference for shortstop, and mentions doubts about major leagues during wartime as he prepares for enlistment.
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William Phipps
Eugene
Ore
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Gordon
Joe
University of Oregon
Reene
Oregon Wilds
Flash
Yankees
Pacific Coast
Land Beavers
Armed Services
New Jersey
Joe McCarthy
Armed Forces
Carolina Duke Wrestlers Meet Friday For Big Five Title
Chapel Hill announces a Friday wrestling meet in Durham for the Big Five title between Carolina and Duke. Coach Chuck Quinlan confirms lineup stays, Hooper returns to face Milner or McCain, with past results 19-15 in favor of Carolina and uncertainty remains as the rivals vie for the state crown.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
Carolina Wrestling
Durham
Chuck Quinlan
Davidson
State
Carolina
Duke
Quinn
Unlimited
Loring Hooper
Bill Milner
Chief McCain
Hooper
Coppedge
Navy
Betzig
Bill Howard
Tom Tuomey
Fighting Spirit Backfires on Heel Boxers in UNC Card
At Chapel Hill UNC tosses a boxing edition led by tall heavyweight and Marines transfer Jim Moll. Coach Joe Murnick loses two key boxers as Jim Vhelm and Moll depart for Camp Lejune while Tar Heels prep to host Maryland after a 6 to 1 victory over Citadel.
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Chapel Hill
Jax
University of North Carolina
Joe Murnick
Jim Moll
Marines
Camp Lejune
Jim
V ‘Helm
Tar Heels
Citadel
Maryland
Army
Murnick
Manpower Shortages Cast Doubt on Baseball Season
Hall of Fame member Tris Speaker, now a Cleveland draft board member, doubts major leagues can operate this year due to manpower shortages. He cites possible 1-A and 2-A deferments for players, war effort job needs, and fears of reduced incentives with rising pay. He remains enthusiastic about the game and still signs autographs.
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Larry Smith
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Cooperstown
N.Y
Gray Eagle
Baschallon
Cleveland Indians
Tar Heels Face VMI Tonight In Lynchburg
Carolina's White Phantoms, coming off a 37 to 33 upset of Duke, meet VMI in Lynchburg at 7:30. Coach Bill Lange aims to avoid a let down after the Duke win, lining up Bernie Mack, Dick Cannan, John Dowell, Jack Fitch, and Buster Stevenson with possible last minute changes.
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Chapel Hill
Carolina
White Phantoms
VMI
Lynchburg
Duke
Bill Lange
V.M.L
Carolina Sharpshooters
Sginia
Fendhby Armory
V.P.J. Quint
Maryland
West Point
Citadel
Bernie Mack
Dick Cannan
John Dowell
Jack Fitch
Buster Stevenson
Sec Cretices
Boyce Box
Moose Altemose
Lange
California boxing under fire as gambling racket claims arise
Willie Ritchie former lightweight champion and state boxing inspector accuses open gambling in California boxing. He insists he can prove the charges and says records are in his files. The California Boxing Commission plans to investigate with a meeting set for Saturday.
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Los Angeles
California
Willie Ritchie
State Boxing Commission
Jules Covez
Ritchie
Henee
Service Sports
Hernandez to Tryout with Chattanooga
Caracas report says Juan Francisco Hernandez will be brought to the United States for a tryout with Chattanooga of the Southern Association after a letter from owner Clark Griffith. Carrasquel, a Washington pitcher, confirms the authorization and plan.
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Caracas
Alexander Carrasquel
Washington
Clark Griffith
Juan Francisco Hernandez
United States
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Boxing N B A Dictates Championship Status For Lightweight Title
New York dispatch notes the N B A criticizes staging a title fight without proper title implications. The issue centers on declaring a fight a championship bout and the weight class limits causing debate among managers and promoters. Also mentions Crosby seeking an NFL franchise and college and track notes from Millrose and Exeter.
Pitt Uses Zone Tactics Against State In 15 12 Win
Doc Carlson matched his Zone plan as Pitt faced State. State scored 15 while Pitt 12, and Penn State coach Johnny Lawther quipped this was the first time he had to alibi for ning.
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Doc Carlson
Pitt
State
Nittany Lion
Johnny Lawther
Penn State
Fort Lewis Warriors Add to Crack Service Football Teams
Service department lists Fort Lewis Warriors among top football squads. Names Bishop of Washington State Lee from Washington and Wiley among new players. tall Oregon center and other former college players also noted. Anton Christoforid is pursuing a specialist rating in athletics at the bridge, Md Navy Transition, with deployment likely for multilingual duties.
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Fort Lewis Warriors
Bishop
Washington State
Lee
Washington
Wiley
Tall Oregon
Anton Christoforid
the Bridge
Naval Transition
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Telstate
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Mercury Athletic’ Club
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Col. Heinieler
Tional Boxing Association
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Hawk-Eye Gazette
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Bing
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Exeter
Bill Bonth
Matty Geis
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Little O'Brien
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