Navy outfits reshape college football rosters across region
A roundup lists ex college stars from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas and others joining navy and marine groups at Northwestern, Michigan, Duke, North Carolina and Southwestern of Louisiana among others. Mentions players such as Herman Frickey, Elroy Hirsch, Johnny Podesto, Jack Field, Ken Matthews, Van Hall, Pat Preston, Buck Jones, Don Whitmire and Eddie Teague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alma
Navy
Minnesota
Nebraska
Northwestern
Marine
Dartmouth
Herman Frickey
Wisconsin
Elroy Hirsch
Ken Matthews
TCU
van Hall
Southwestern
Wake
Pat Preston
Buck Jones
Duke
Alabama
Don Whitmire
N. C. State
Eddie ‘Teague
North Carolina U
British Broadcast to Carry All Star Game For Troops
American troops in England and Africa will hear play by play from the BBC while American Don Dunphy provides the commentary. Joe Louis trained in golf with Sam Snead in California and learned to shave strokes off his score. Browns coach Jim Conzelman is building a personal scouting network through friends to channel likely prospects to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Broadcasting Corporation
England
Africa
Don Dunphy
California
Joe Louis
Sam Snead
Sammy
Jimmy Conzelman
Browns
Jimmy
What was wrong with the Cubs asks Cubs slide
The Scoreboard notes Chicago struggles as the Cubs slump through a harsh eastern swing. Jimmy Wilson questions what ails the team after a string of near misses and losses, while Clyde McCullough returns from injury to bolster the catching corps. The fan mood turns critical as eight straight losses to the Braves and stubborn starting woes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Chicago
Billy Herman
Dolph Camilli
Curt Davis
Augie Galan
Dodgers
Hack Wilson
Baltimore
Rob Spurgeon
Reveille
Speed Hits Oldest And Slowest Game Speed Hits Oldest And Slowest
Speed dominates the U S Chess Federation tournament in New York as Reuben Fine of Washington plays 22 games in preliminaries and finals without a loss, drawing two. He faces top masters including Samuel Reshevsky A Kupcich Kupcik h and others in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S. Chess Federation
Reuben Fine
Washington
Samuel Reshevsky
United States
A. Kupcchik
I. Kashdan
A. S. Denker
Josh Devore A Lively Giant in Early Baseball Legend
Joshua D Devore a diminutive yet impactful Giants star who helped win two pennants and reach multiple World Series. The left handed leadoff man stole bases in 1911 and memorably tracked a hard line drive in 1912, earning praise for bunts speed and base stealing while enduring a gambler’s life off the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
Joshua D. Devore
Giants
Josh Devore
Hal Chase
Devore
Yankees
Prince Hal
Josh
Newark
Rube
Joshua
John T. Brush
Chillicothe
Ohio
Bill
Burnett
Ind
Terre Haute
Guy Sample
Meridian
Miss
Sample
Athletics
Red Sox
Braves
Forest Cady
Rube Marquard
George Stallings
A’s
Honus Wagner
Melrose beats Triangle 8-2 in Y M C A Industrial League game
Melrose moves within one game of first with an 8-2 win over Triangle as Greason and Cook go 3 for 3. Marsh defeats High Point College Cadets 7-6 in a 15 hit contest with J Grissom driving in three to seal Marsh victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gibson
Melrose Club
Triangle
Marsh
High Point College Cadets
Melrose
Tringle
Greason
Cook
Grissom
J. Grissom
C.grissom
O Esterling
Lohr
Baley
Honey
Rusbon
Everhart
Sizemore
Farquer
White
Sigren
Walden
Greeniey
Kirby
Kirkman
Ray Farquer
Snyder
Jones
Haegg Set For Pacific Coast Debut At Coliseum
Swedish distance star Gunder Haegg trains hard for a two mile showdown with Gil Dobbs and Bobby Madrid at the Coliseum benefiting the Army Air Forces Aid Society. Officials expect 30000 fans as Haegg eyes a sub nine minute run after Chicago clocked 9:02.8 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gunder Haegg
Pacific Coast
Gil Dobbs
Bobby Madrid
California
Hollywood
Sige Hasso
Gary Cooper
Cecil B. DeMille
Army Air Forces Aid Society
Coliseum
Cami
Chicago
Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
Major League Leaders Highlights by League
The leagues show top players by batting runs and fielding. Key names include Musial, Vaughan, Herman, Ott, and Sedgwick with standout figures in hits, RBIs, and home runs across the National and American Leagues. Pitching leaders include Sewell, Krist, Grove, and Canning with strong win totals and ERA figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musial
St. Louis
Hack
Chicago
Vaughan
Brooklyn
Camilli
Herman
Nicholson
Gordon New York
Russell
Pittsburgh
NewYork
Litwhiler
S1. Louis
DiMaggio
New York
Gustine
Sewell
Krist
Minor League Record Results From Yesterday
Roanoke edged Lynchburg 4 to 3 while Richmond defeated Durham 9 to 5. Norfolk Portsmouth game was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Richmond
Durham
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Portsmothu Jt
Richmond Wae
Teeee
Norfolk
Thursday Night Scores Weights in Major League Scores
Memphis defeats Atlanta 7 to 3 while Nashville edges New Orleans 8 to 5. Little Rock tops Chattanooga 9 to 5 in Thursday night action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Atlanta
Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Rochester Wins 4-0 Over Montreal As Buffalo Tops Toronto
Rochester defeated Montreal 4-0 while Buffalo beat Toronto 4 3. Syracuse topped Jersey City 6 2 and Newark 4 3 as Baltimore fell to 3.
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Rochester
Montreal
Buffalo
Toronto
Syracuse
Jersey City
Newark
Baltimore
Sports Scores Snag City Matches Promptly
Toledo 4 4 Kansas City 1 5 Louisville 5 Minneapolis 3 Indianapolis 7 St Pauli 4 Milwaukee Columbus postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St Pauli
Milwaukee-Columbus
Things Could Be Worse Whispers Senators Boss
Washington notes Clark Griffith shapes the 1943 Washington Senators into a pennant contender by trading to strengthen the roster. Milo Candini and Jerry Priddy shine. Bobby Estaleda, Jimmy Potah, and others join as Griffith praises his rebuilt lineup. The team climbs standings despite middling defense while leading in steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Clark Griffith
Clark
Senators
Old Fox
FBI
Griff
Uncle Clark
Griffith
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Down Potomac Way
Jerry Priddy
Milo Candini
Bill Zuber
Open Indians’ Menagerie
Priddy
Nats
Zuber
Morie Joe
Connie Mack
A's
Fox
Connie
Bob Johnson
Mackmen
Bobby Estaleda
Jimmy Potah
Potah
Honus Wagner
Estatella
Johnson
Potahl
Mickey Haefner
Minneapolis
Ray Hofman
Ewald Pyle
Toledo
Chattanooga
Charlotte
Ossie Bluege
Bluege
Major League Scores From A Busy Baseball Card
In a nine game lineup several teams posted wins with high scoring games. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 11 to 4 and Chicago beat New York 5 to 3 after 12 innings. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 to 7 in 10 innings. St Louis shutout Boston 7 to 0. Detroit blanked Philadelphia 4 to 0. New York and Chicago had no schedule clash and Washington managed a 1 run win. Cleveland was credited with 13 innings in their win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartright
Chicago
Stephens
St. Louis
Vernon
Washington
Gutteridge
Etten
New York
Wakefield
Detroit
Johnson
Kellner
Cleveland
Appling
Siebert
Philadelphia
York
Lindell
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
New York-Chicago
A Beeerrre Reebatae
GAMES TODAY Baseball Matchups With Probable Starters
Chicago faces New York as Bithorn and Lee meet Fischer and Hubbell. Pittsburgh meets Brooklyn with Gornicki or Butcher opposing Davis. St Louis visits Boston with Tobin against Pollet. Cincinnati meets Philadelphia with Walters facing Diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Bithorn
Lee
Fischer
Hubbell
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Gornicki
Butcher
Davis
St. Louis
Boston
Tobin
Pollet
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Walters
Va. Diets
Newrk at Chicago Bonham and Wensloff on mound
Baseball score notes show Bonham and Wensloff pitching for Newrk as Dietrich and Ross face Washing at Cleveland Wy. versus Dean. Boston visits St. Louis with Terry or Lucier opposing Gatehouse as Philadelphia meets Detroit Warris against Trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rk
Chicago
Bonham
Wensloff
Dietrich
Ross
Cleveland
Dean
Boston
St. Louis
Terry
Lucier
Gatehouse
Philadelphia
Detroit
Warris
Trucks
Tigers May Overtake Yankees for AL Lead This Weekend
Tigers ride a stretch of 11 wins in 18 starts to threaten the AL lead as they chase the Yankees, with a three game set against the Athletics after a 4 to 0 win highlighted by Hal White's four hitter and Dick Wakefield reaching 100 hits. Cardinals top Braves 7 0 as Dodgers rally to beat Pirates. several late-inning highlights mark a busy day in the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Meier
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Bengals
Yanks
New Yorkers
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Licked A’s
Steve O'Neill
Hal White
Dick Wakefield
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Dodgers
Brooks
Bob Kinger
Billy Herman
Washington
Cleveland
Dutch Leonard
Jim Bagby
Joe Cronin
Phillies
Yankees
White Sox
Tam Tourney Draws Field Of 42 Pros
CHICAGO July 10 The $10,000 in cash awards used to lure players for Tam O Shanter golf July 19 25 has drawn 42 pros. Top names include Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Chick Harbert Bobby Cruickshank Willy Goggin Herman Barron Harry Cooper Lloyd Mangrum and Jag McSpaden. The winner earns 2500 and Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen also entered, Hagen returning to competition after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George S. May
May
Tam
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Jimmy Demaret
Detroit
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Paul
Pinehurst
Willy Goggin
Herman Barron
White Plains
N. Y
Harry Cooper
Minneapolis
Liyod Mangrum
Los Angeles
Jag McSpaden
Philadelphia
Old Guard
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
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Robert Dunlop
Chicago Times
Tony Galento
Moidah
Jimmy Wilson
Chicagos
Cardinals
Polo Ground
Wrigleys
Claude Passeau
Ebbets Field
Clyde McCullough
Gabby Hartnett
Wilson
Gallagher
James Boys
Novikoff
NBA
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Chase
Trip Top Triangle Club
Marsh Licks Cadets
Marsh Ke
Iby Forquer
Haney
Forquer
Thomas
Errose— Byrd
Crowson, Greason
Howel
Grubb
Flynn
Rickard
M. Smith
Delappe
W. Smith
Grubbs
Martin
Howell
Garner
Farlow
HPC Cadets
Adams-Millis
Byrd
Kennedy
Smith
Ib Dawson
Parrish
Workman
Pickard
Crowson
Hucks
Cecil
Harvey J. Jablonsky
West Point Military Academy
Arm Parachute School
Fort Benning
515Th Parachute Infantry Regiment
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Haegg
Major League
Piedmont League
Southern Association
International League
American Association
John Grover
Candini
Tam Tourney
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