Frick and Baseball Discuss Draft Impact on 4-F Players
In Chicago on January 24, NL president Frick and officials met with General Hershey to review how the 4-F classification and medical discharges affect professional athletes. Clark Griffith and others attended as they seek a full report on the current rules and possible responses before the February 3 owners meeting. The dialogue centers on eligibility and potential changes, with no commitments made.
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Brooklyn Boss Faces Choice On Trans-America Pro Football
New York report notes Branch Rickey may join Chick Meehan in the Trans-America pro league or stay out and vet other franchises. Also mentions Temple A publicity director turning down a travel job with the Phillies and Ernie Schwarcz planning a girls soccer team for the New York Americans.
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Chick Meehan
Chick
Bob Geasey
Temple A
Phillies
Travelyo
Ernc Schwarcz
New York Americans
Milt Miller
Boxing dog disrupts bowling scene during holiday chaos
A full grown Boxer named Rusty dashed across Herman Mergard's alley during a Christmas bowling session. The ball rolled through Rusty’s legs, knocking down two pins as onlookers, about 20 bowlers, toasted the dog’s owner with a round of drinks.
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Eli Whitney
Radio Schedule from January Twenty Fourth Broadcast
A detailed Western Union style list outlines a full day of radio programs for Wednesday January 24 Eastern War Time including serials such as Captain Midnight and Tom Mix, variety acts, news updates with Quincy Howe and Lowell Thomas, and a late night lineup ending at 1 a.m. local time. The document notes corrections by networks and shifts in program times.
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Terry Allen
the Ross Sisters
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Jack Armstrong
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Farrell
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Micnight
Blu-Bagic Hoe
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Quincy Howe
News
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America
Lyn Murray
Dick Tracy
Blu-West
Chick Carter
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Biu-West
Mbs-West
Lowell Thomas
Nbe World News
Peggy Mann
Blu-Basic
Tom Mix
Como
Dack Kirkwood
Cve
Fulton Lewis
Johnnie Johnston
Bill Slater
Raymond Gram
Carolyn Gilbert
Ellery Queen
Lone Ranger
Blu R. A. Gunnison
Philippines
Kaltenborn
Mrs. North
Nmbe
Jack Carson
Dbs
Ted Malone
Coil Brown
Henny Youn
Dean Hersh
Dr’ ‘Christian
Epy. Drewe
Eddie Cantor
Frank Sinatra
Freling Foster
Gabriel Heatter
Ken Murray
Cbscent
Blu Cisco Kid
iKny Kyser
Momen
Ebs Niles & Prindle
Blu Sumner Welles
Paul Schubert
Cba
Mbe
Bobby Jones for baseball commissioner named by Atlanta Journal
Ed Danfort of the Atlanta Journal endorses Bobby Jones for the baseball commissionership citing his qualifications and broad sports support. Paul Armstrong and Herm Schaeffer, Bainbridge Navy stars, have built a 17 year career across high school Indiana U semi pro and Great Lakes. Ray Cushman, T/5, recreated Army Navy football crowd noise using Sinatra grooves to simulate 50 000 cheering fans.
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Atlanta Journal
Ed Danfort
Bobby Jones
Paul Armstrong
Herm Schaeffer
Bainbridge Navy
Indiana
Great Lakes
Ray Cushman
Army-Navy
Army
Kandy
Ceylon
Bobby Soxers
Tar Heels To Play VPI In League Game
North Carolina welcomes Virginia Tech to Woollen Gym in Chapel Hill for a Southern Conference clash at 8 oclock. The Tar Heels seek their sixth win in nine starts after defeating Tech in Blacksburg. Hokies captain Harry Bushkar headlines a fast improving lineup and four newcomers join him on the court.
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S. T. Noel, Jr
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Ben Car
Cornell Trio to Follow Snavely to North Carolina
Cornell coach Carl Snavely will bring two assistants, Max Reed and J Russell Murphy, to Chapel Hill with him as he returns to North Carolina. Reed, Bucknell graduate, played six seasons in the pro ranks as a lineman backfield coach. Murphy, Colorado graduate of 1926, joined Snavely in 1939 after building Mansfield High School and scouting in Ohio.
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Big Red
University of North Carolina
Carl Snavely
North Carolina
Max Reed
J. Russell Murphy
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Reed
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Snavely
Mansfield
Ohio
Ohioa
Blue Devils Lose to Norfolk in NTS Affair
Charlotte dispatch reports Duke suffering a 59 to 37 defeat to Norfolk Naval Training Station. Duke started strong 7-2, but Sailors overtook them, with strong early offense and steady defense as Norfolk claimed the win at home.
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Norfolk Nts
Ben Leonard to Be Honor Man Tonight at NY Boxing Dinner
Lt Commander Benny Leonard will be honored at the New York Boxing Writers Dinner at Ruppert's Brewery. Leonard, stationed at Sheepshead Bay training station, will receive the Edward J. Memorial plaque for his contribution to boxing. Also present will be Pvt Beau Jack and Gen John J. Phelan along with notable boxing figures and organizers.
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Mike Jacobs
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Boxing results from several cities reported by AP
Boxers fought around the country with KO wins and decisions. Notable results include Tet Juan Zurita defeating Paul Altman in San Antonio and Willie Pep outpointing Ralph Walton in Hartford. Other outcomes feature Red Doty stopping Art Robinson in Hartford and Marvin Bryant edging Joe Agosta in Brooklyn.
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Leon Zorrita
Roman Starr
Oklahoma City
Georgia vs Clemson Basketball Half Time Standings
The score is deadlocked 26 all at the half. Maddog of Georgia and Wells each have 15 points while Freeman, Clemson top scorer for the season, adds 12. The game features solid scoring from both squads with tight defense.
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Top Female Bowler Out Of Running For Teague Award
Miss Allen of Durham, ranked fifth nationally, was ruled ineligible for the Teague Memorial award by the Carolinas Amateur Athletic Union registration committee. J R Steele cited her receipt of cash prizes for bowling and her role as a paid Durham city schools physical education instructor. The ruling follows a directive from National A A U Secretary Daniel J Ferris of New York.
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J. R. Steele
Steele Torday
Miss Allen
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New York
Tight Defensive Play Stands Out As Bison Take Clash
The High Point Black Bison edged Gastonia 28 to 27 in a hard fought Class A game. Guard Bill Kennedy drew the margin with a late free throw, sealing the team’s eleventh victory and third league win.
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Flying Leathernecks Enter Caron Gloves Tourney Build
Marine fighters from Cherry Point lead an eight or nine man squad into the Caroline Gloves tournament in February after winning five titles in Washington. LaVern Roach, standout in the Washington meet, tops the contingent.
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