Haegg Faces Rice In Marathon Trials At Randall Stadium
In New York June 22 Greg Rice faced Sweden’s Gunder Haegg in a grueling training session under Randall Stadium. Rice, though battered, kept a grim smile as he greeted reporters and fans while officials weighed the impact on his duties in the maritime service. Haegg, training hard, eyed opposition but the AAU struggles to assemble rivals as Dodds seeks a longer tour and prefers a 1500 to 1,500 meters.
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President Will Har ridge ponders weekend baseball crowd shifts
James E. Wray notes President Will Harridge questions why Saturday crowds dwindle while Sunday double headers fail to draw. A comparison to seasonal meat sales suggests value drives attendance and prompts discussion on scheduling.
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St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Will Harridge
Charity sponsored wrestling event in Philadelphia
A wrestling match in Philadelphia is sponsored by the charity committee of the trimming industry. The remark asks what could be more appropriate, implying a lighthearted view of the collaboration between sport and charity.
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Boxing Shuffle Haunts New York Card With Cancellations
The column reports a canceled Greco Armstrong bout and a accompanying confusion about title claims and venues. It recalls former matches and sports figures including Jacobs, Tendler, and Leonard, critiquing promoter decisions and boxing logistics in New York.
Giants Trade and Slump Continue For Early Season
The New York Giants struggle as trades fail to spark success. Ernie Lombardi’s bat remains ordinary after a swap for Connie Ryan, while Babe Barna’s timely power steadies Boston, not New York. Lefty Kendall Chase falters, Dodgers rally, game ends in darkness as Giants suffer another loss. The Cardinals beat Cincinnati 6 2 as Howie Krist limits Reds.
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Babe) Barna
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Howie Krist
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War Kills Chance Of Race Duel
New York June 22 The Army Air Forces relay matchups were shattered as Rice receives orders to begin a month long cruise ending any chances for a second summer race with Haegg. Haegg’s visit and the 5 000 meter national AAU title clash drew huge crowds and hefty proceeds. Dodds may pursue the tour if feasible but balances theology studies and family.
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Major League Record Results Yesterday
Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 6 and St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 0 in yesterday’s scheduled games.
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Today’s Baseball Schedule With Probable Starters
In the National League New York at Brooklyn features Fischer 1-0 against Higbe 2-3. Philadelphia visits Boston as Kraus 4-4 meets Javery 6-4. Pittsburgh at Chicago with Ornicki 2-4 vs Passeau 4-5. American League has Washington at New York Bonham 5-2 against Pyle 4-6, Boston at Philadelphia Newsome 1-5 vs Black 3-3, Cleveland at Detroit Smith 4-2 vs Newhouser 3-4, Chicago Wade 1-3 at St Louis Sondra 4-3.
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Musial Aims For National League Batting Crown
St. Louis outfielder Stan Musial, rising as a smart hitter, pursues the National League batting title after posting a strong start and adapting to left handed pitching. He credits experience and preparation for his improved marks and hopes to claim the crown this season.
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Whirly Opens 1943 Campaign at Washington Park
Whirly, turfdom's top money winner, begins his campaign in a five year old allowance race at Arlington Washington meeting. The $2 500 mile event serves as a tune up for the $10 000 Equipoise mile and three $50 000 targets this season including Stars and Stripes and Arlington handicap. Owner Warren Wright hopes to extend Whirly's $560 911 bankroll as rivals Alsab and Count Fleet challenge for a record.
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Batting leaders Dahlgren and Stephens share top average
New York reports Babe Dahlgren of the Phillies and Vernon Stephens of the St. Louis Browns both hold a .358 batting average, 18 points ahead of the next best. The pair have led major league hitters for an extended period, sharing the top mark.
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St. Louis Browns
Major League Leaders in National League Statistics Notable Records
The article lists top NL batters and pitchers with figures for 38 player names including Dahgren, Musial, DiMaggio, Ott, Kellner, Hockett and Candini. It notes Ralph Veugheen and Ott with stolen bases and Mount Evans highway in Colorado reaching 14 260 feet as the highest automobile road in the United States.
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Twenty Years a Headliner Jim Londos Still A Top Wrestler
AP Features profile of Jim Londos who remains a leading wrestler at age over 40. He recalls title wins since 1930, a 1935 loss, comebacks in Greece and Africa, and a 1946 title win over Bronko Nagurski. Londos discusses training, life during war, and his view on holds and difficult challenges.
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Pro Football Considers Growth After War Expansion
NFL officials foresee growth beyond regional play with Los Angeles and San Francisco franchises under consideration for next session. Boston has joined the circuit and Cleveland returns, shaping an 11-team lineup with plans for a balanced schedule and exhibition games in western cities. The 1943 season opens at Detroit on Sept 19 and ends Dec 5 after 10 games per club.
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