Sweden's Andersson Eyes Haegg Era Again in Mile Race
New York July 7 Sweden’s Arne Andersson, the latest mile record-breaker, plans another chase of Gunder Haegg’s marks. Gustaf Rune and Arne Ahlsen are noted Swedish challengers, with Dodds setting a 1 500 record in the U S title race. A Columbus incident led to controversy over pitching in the league. Reese Hart notes Fordham grid material may force use of a player named Smith next fall.
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Rne Andersson
Sweden
Gunder Haegg
Arne
Andersson
Rune Gustaf
Aegg
Arne Ahlsen
Oke
Arthur Johnson
Harold Kalarne
Gil Dodds
America
Reese Hart
Raleigh
N. C
Fordham
Smith
Charlies Comiskey and Early Pitching Control Story
Baseball Historian Ernie Lanigan digs into the International League era and Charlies Comiskey's pitching. He recalls the Old Roman as a famed first baseman who began as a hurdler with speed but limited other skills, noting his 1882 debut in the old American Association.
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International League
Ernie Lanigan
Charlies Comiskey
Risko eyes possible comeback after weight trim
Old timer Johnny Risko, discharged from the army due to a game leg and age, has reduced to 200 pounds and says he may return only if invited to face Tony Galento. Clark Shaughnessy Jr. joined the Chicago Daily News sports desk, edited the first edition, then won the javelin at the Central AAU Meet. Hugh Casey returns from a 12 day leave to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen.
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Tony Galento
John
Clark Shaughnessy, Jr
Chicago Daily News
Hugh Casey
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Dodgers
Yankees rally to regain three game lead in pennant chase
The New York Yankees beat the St Louis Browns 5-4 as Marius Russo earned his first win of the season. Chet Laabs drove in all four Browns runs, but New York’s four run rally in the fifth sealed the victory. The win keeps the Yankees three games ahead in the American League.
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Associated Press
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McCarthy
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St. Louis Browns
Marius Russo
Chet Laabs
Laabs
St. Louis
Yanks
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Fights Last Night Recap From AP Wire
Jacksonville bout saw Buddy Scott, 182 from Tampa outpoint Tom Sharkey, Navy 10 rounds. New York card matched Jackie Wilson, 146 from Los Angeles against Jackie Cooper 147 of Chicago in ten rounds.
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Fin
Buddy Scott
Tampa
Tom Sharkey
U. S. Navy
New York
Jackie Wilson
Los Angeles
Jackie Cooper
Chicago
Major League Record Results and Tonight's Games
Yesterday results show New York 5 over St. Louis 4, Detroit 4 over Washington 3, Cleveland 2 over Philadelphia 0. Boston at Chicago postponed. Tonight's starters include Chicago vs Brooklyn Wyatt and Wyse, St Louis at Philadelphia Cooper against Kimball, Cincinnati at Boston Riddle and Walters versus Andrews and Salvo, Pittsburgh at New York Sewell against Hubbell.
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Cooper
Kimball
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Riddle
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Andrews
Salvo
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National League Scores and Probable Pitchers List
National League results show St Louis defeating Philadelphia 4 0 Chicago beating Brooklyn 9 4 Boston edged by Cincinnati 1 0 Only games scheduled include New York at St Louis Donald 3 3 facing Ostermueller 0 2 or Potter 2 1 and Philadelphia at Cleveland Flores 8 6 vs Reynolds 2 4 Boston at Chicago Judd 7 4 vs Humphries 5 7 Washington at Detroit Merts 1 5 vs Newhouser 6 5.
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Cloudbusters Tackle Norfolk Naval Team
CHAPEL HILL July 7 UP The Navy Pre-Flight School and the Norfolk Naval Training Station baseball teams will play here today. Charlie Wagner formerly of the Red Sox or Fred Hutchinson ex Detroiter is expected to start for Norfolk. Joe Coleman former Athletic or Johnny Sain from the Braves is expected to be the starter for the Cloudbusters.
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Navy Pre-Flight School
Norfolk Naval Training Station
Charlie Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Fred Hutchinson
Norfolk
Joe Coleman
Philadelphia Athletic
Jhonny Sain
Boston Braves
Cloudbusters
Four Teams Open South Carolina Semi Pro Tournament
GREENVILLE July 7 Four teams had a victory apiece as the South Carolina State Semi-Pro Baseball tournament began its second day. The winner advances to the National tournament in Wichita in August.
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Greenville
Wichita
Augusta
Dark Horses Edge Becker's In Ninth In softball thriller
In nine innings the Dark Horses edged Becker's 3 to 2 in the first extra inning of Municipal softball at the high school field. Carroll pitched for the Dark Horses while Brown and Lambeth led the hitting with key extra base blows. Becker's outhit 10 to 6 but could not push across the go ahead run after a late Becker's rally.
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Becker
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Thomas Car Works
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A.G.O
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Carroll
Dark Horse
Herb Carroll
Lambeth
Brown
Pierce
Weaver
Knox
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
The report lists top performers across the league including Curtright of Chicago 337 and Stephens of St. Louis 332 in batting. Vernon of Washington leads runs with 44, while Etten of New York has 51 RBIs. Wakefield of Detroit tops hits with 93 and Keltner of Cleveland 20 doubles.
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Chicago
Stephens
St. Louis
Vernon
Washington
Gutteridge
Etten
New York
Wakefield
Detroit
Hackett
Cleveland
Keltner
Siebert
Philadelphia
Appling
York
Lindell
Keller
Harnett Legion Club Faces Raleigh Today
American Legion Junior Baseball action in Wilson features Harnett County versus Raleigh at 3 30 p m with the winner meeting Durham at 8 30 p m Durham beat Raleigh 3 2 last night.
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Raleigh
Wilson
American Legion
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Durham
Southern Association Scores Recap
Knoxville defeated Birmingham 11 to 8 while Nashville led New Orleans 13 to 4. Little Rock improved to 7-5 and Chattanooga at 5. Memphis game at Atlanta postponed.
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New Orleans
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Atlanta
Portsmouth Beats Norfolk 3 1 In Sole League Game
In the Piedmont League Portsmouth defeats Norfolk 3 to 1 in the only scheduled game. The article notes a change in protective methods using parofane once used for cheese and meat instead of heavy grease on airplane motors.
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Norfolk
Bill Carrigan A Baseball Pillar And Pinch Hit Leader
William F. Carrigan, famed Red Sox catcher and manager, known as a leader and brains of the team, shaped Babe Ruth’s early career and mentored stars like Speaker. He retired after 1916, later became wealthy through banking, real estate, and theater work in New England.
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Chet Thomas
Boston
George Moriarty
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Ruth
Joe Lannin
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Speaker
Hooper
Lewis
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Bill Carrigan
Garden State Park opens amid wartime shortages and wagers
Garden State Park in Camden begins a 50 day racing run as OPA fuel limits bite. Banker Eugene Mori, builder of the park, expects about 12 000 horsemen and spectators to attend despite shortages and prior war restrictions. Last year 31 000 wagered $569 000 at the new track.
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Haegg Plans Los Angeles Training Ahead of Two Mile Race
Swedish runner Gunder Haegg arrives in Los Angeles to train for a two mile race at the Coliseum against Gil Dodds. Haegg confirms Los Angeles atmosphere suits him and sets two miles as the distance, with Dodds along for the journey. Also entered are pole vault great Cornelius Warmerdam and USC captain Cliff Bourland aiming for a national mark.
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Haegg
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Haegg West
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Andersson
Cornelius Warmerdam
Army Air Forces Aid Society
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Mel Sheppard
Montgomery Returns to Southern League Roster
Baseball hungry Montgomery rejoins the Southern Association with the Chattanooga Lookouts transfer, amid league optimism and rostering gains. Lookouts president Joe Engel faced pressure from Ark Griffith and others as he agreed to move the club from Chattanooga to Montgomery.
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Ala
Southern Association
Chattanooga, Tenn
Lookout
Joe Engel
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Engel
Ark Griffith
Washington Senators
All-Star Football Game Set For Finest Performance Ever
Chicago on July 7 reports the 1943 college all stars preparing to meet the NFL champion Washington Redskins August 25 at Dyche Stadium Evanston. Coached by Frank Leahy with Harry Stuhldreher Wallace Butts Babe Horrell and Tony Hinkle the roster features top college players many going to service.
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Washington Redskins
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Evanston
Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc
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Notre Dame
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Wallace Butts
Georgia
Babe Horrell
U.C.L.A
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Great Lakes
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Boston College
Pat Lyons
al Wistert
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Dell Dickerhoof
Iowa
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William and Mary
Leslie Kalchik
Wilfred Kramer
Marquette
Paul Mitchell
Minnesota
Eldon Werkeiser
Dubuque
Cammille Piccone
Bob Steuber
Missouri
Roy McKay
Texas
Joe Winkler
Walter Cook
Purdue
Charles Trippi
Steve Lach
Duke
Otto Graham
Northwestern
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