Giants Seek Passer Pair In 1947 Baseball Offseason
New York Giants acquire draft rights to Mississippi stars Charley Conerly and Barney Poole as they pursue an explosive aerial lineup. Giants trade Howie Livingston to Washington to outbid Brooklyn for the duo, aiming to team with Paul Governali and Bill Swiacki. Conerly set single season records for completions and percentage, Poole set Ole Miss receiving marks after wartime Army service.
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Columbia
Bill Swiacki
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Army
Henry Stanton
Arizona
Contract Party Still On Schedule
Chicago on January 21 report says the big contract party for Johnny Lujack of Notre Dame to join George Halas and the Chicago Bears was postponed. Halas said no definite settlement was reached though he still hopes to sign the All-America quarterback.
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Phillies Gamble On Rockies In 1948 Trade Pivot
Philadelphia General Manager Herb Pennock says the Phillies will gamble on minor league talent after failing to land major trades. He notes $1.2 million spent on bonuses in four years and plans to promote top Class D prospects to AAA in Florida for a final development push.
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Minor League Bosses Switch To Listeners
Major league officials wrap up two day rules interpretation conference with 57 minor leagues in Columbus. Delegates under George M. Trautman scrutinize and rewrite rules while studying paperwork and hearing lectures on enforcing baseball regulations.
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Ball Players Back Reserve Clause in Contracts Says Murphy
Johnny Murphy testified that professional players favor the reserve clause and oppose its abolition as a Massachusetts bill seeks to ban it. He warned that removing it would limit competition and harm the national pastime, noting players cannot negotiate with other clubs while under contract. Dixie Walker will also speak for the NL.
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Players’ Committee
Triangle Triumphs In 44 34 Victory At Industrial League
Triangle extended its lead in the MCA Industrial League basketball title race by defeating Marsh 44 to 34. W Spencer led Triangle with 17 points while Lawrence totaled 12 for Marsh. In the second game Heritage edged High Point Weavers 45 to 37 as Russell Iones and Evans each scored 10. A separate note: the Yankee handicap purse at Suffolk Downs was doubled to 50 000 for a June 5 race.
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AB Quintet Tops Rotary Five in Narrow 29-28 Victory
American Business juniors rallied from a 15-8 halftime deficit to edge Rotary Five 29-28 in a tense Red Shield league game. The report notes it was the closest contest of the season and highlights a brisk pace.
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Ward to retire as USTA president after 11 years
Holcombe Ward will retire as president of the U S Lawn Tennis Association this Saturday after 11 years in the post. Larry Baker of Washington D C will succeed him. Ward expects the coming year to be great for amateur tennis and plans a quiet departure.
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Jack
Major Leagues Report Minor Contract Disputes In 1948 Signings
New York January 21 The major leagues show a strong 1947 gate performance with clubs planning to share more earnings with players for 1948 Spring training approaches few contract disputes remain. Notable dissatisfactions include Cleveland catcher Jim Heagan Philadelphia first baseman Ferris Fain and outfielder Elmer Vale. Reds lead signings with 22 followed by Braves 20 Giants 19. Yankees top American league. Dodgers Phillies Browns unnamed others sign few or none. Reds three signings Al Libke Johnny Hetki Kermit Wahl. Tigers add Harvey Riebe Lou Kretlow Ed Mierkowicz increasing to 12.
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South Carolina Guns To Overtake Devils
South Carolina basketball aims to pass Duke and reach fifth in the Southern Conference by defeating Clemson in a single tonight game. The schedule is light due to midyear exams, with Virginia Tech beating Roanoke College 44 to 48 the previous night.
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Cage results at Gra Y Cage event with teams and scorers
Officials Grimes and Reid preside as Gra Y Cage yields a low scoring night. Players like Burchette Andrews Freeman and Queen contribute points for their squads, while Bridle and Hall tally limited baskets amid a tight contest.
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