Baseball Won’t Quit War-Time but Faces Changes
Former Loop proxy Heydler asserts baseball will continue during wartime. He defends the sport’s pride, longevity, and fan appeal, noting eight major league clubs since 1876 and a shift of players from high schools to majors, with wartime service reshaping rosters as the game carries on.
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Fritz Howell
New York
Boston
Chicago
Long
Long Island
Mel Ott
Phil Rizzuto
Marius Russo
Arcaro Eyes Historic Third Kentucky Derby Win
Jockey Eddie Arcaro, already a two time Derby winner, could become the first to win a third Churchill Downs classic. He rode Lawrin in 1938 and Whirlaway in 1941 and has 41 wins this year, with a recent $11.20 payoff at Tropical Park.
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New York
Arcaro
Lawrin
Rein
Whirlaway
Louisville
Murphy
Earl Sande
Buchanan
Riley
Sande
Zev
Flying Ebony
Fox
Hial
Tropical Park
Radio Program Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup
Radio guide lists Tuesday March schedules across networks. Programs include News Time low 7 Dramatic Skit, Lowell Thomas Newscast, Jack Armstrong, War News, and Radio serials. Variety programs feature Bing Crosby type numbers, orchestras, and talk shows with appearances by Judy, Gracie Allen, and War Briefs.
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T Page Farrell
Ddlaney Howe
America
Aude
Tim Healy
C. AM
Coe Ng
Jack Armstrong
Biv
Ck Smith
Cbs We Time
Volney Murd
Lowell Thomas
Jenny J. Taylor
Biv-Wesorld
Red Waring
Nbc
Burton Lewis, Jr
Noc James
Elis Orchestra
Johnson Family
Gaid Colman
Nde E Titan Opera
U.S.A
Diuelodiex
Arc
R Hale
St. Joan
Mbs
Indy Simms
Holywood
Cbs
Biu Teler
Judy
Duffy's Place
Biu Y Va
Cbs i Time
Obs Estery Theater
Biluurns
Gracie Allen
Cbstter
Mbds
Ipley
Tin Nation
Cbs Imerican Forum
Nbe
Corwin
Ymond Gram
Biu d
Chester Bowles
Biu Wony Skylar
Red Skelton
Watts New
Watts Bakery
Gary Davis
Hollywood
Don McNiel
Sweet River
Lexington
Duke Power
Sardis
Carleton Fredericks
Howard Saunders
Coca-Cola
Morton Downey
Thomasville
Bia Bear
Dick Tracy
Montgomery Beau Jack bout fuels Golden Stair chase
New York reports say Tobacco Road faces a challenger as Bob Montgomery and Beau Jack prepare a fourth Garden bout. Montgomery edged Beau in a close decision, with judges split and fans debating results as the series promises a continuing feud.
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Bob Montgomery
Beau Jack
Madison Square Garden
New York
Montgomery
Jack
International Soundphoto
Tobacco Road
Philadelphia
Georgia
the Garden
Boxing Commission
Beau
Michaela Jacobs
Bob
Marty Monroe
Fights Last Night Report From Associated Press
Pittsburgh bouts saw Buddy Walker stop Curtis Sheppard over ten rounds. Tommy Yarese edged Otto Blackwell in eight. Lloyd Marshall outpointed Joe Carter in ten. Bee Bee Washington defeated George Williams. In Providence Charles Cabby outpointed Maurice Me in ten.
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Pittsburgh
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Curtis Sheppard
Corp
Tommy Yarese
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Otto Blackwell
Homestead
Baltimore
Lloyd Marshall
Cleveland
Joe Carter
Rome
N. Y
Bee Bee Washington
George Williams
Providence
R. I.charles
Cabby
New York
Maurice
Lefty
Montgomery Gains New York Lightweight Title Shot
Montgomery wins to reclaim the New York State lightweight crown and earns a March List clash for the no-fooling NBA title against Sammy Angott. The piece notes behind-the-scenes figures and hints at astrological and psychic consultation.
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Montgomery
New York State
Sammy Angott
N.B.A
Gustave Meyers
Hoboken
Maggey Taylor
Jesse Owens Still Claims 100 Yards Sub Ten Seconds
Detroit March 7. The 1936 Olympic hero Jesse Owens now 30 years old, tallies 175 pounds and believes he could still run 100 yards in under ten seconds. He recalls a Canada meet clocking at 9.8 and notes track records are meant to be broken while settling into a Detroit life with his wife and three daughters.
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Watson Spoelstra
Detroit
Jesse Owens
Jesse
Ford Motor Esggenn
Canada
Ohio State University
Benin
Olympic Stadium
Eddie Tolan
Los Angeles
Tolhall
Saeaeane
Owens
Amateur Athletic Union
Sports Roundup Highlights Wartime Quizzes and Punchy Notes
New York reports stir in service men with a planned Sportsquiz booklet edited by John Kiernan, Nat Fleischer aiding boxing coverage, and wartime notes on gas bowlers. Mentions include Al Maul’s 1887 NL homer feat, WAC basketball digs, and a plea to NBA rules changes to widen inbound spots.
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New York
John
Kiernan
Nat Fleischer
Shibe Park
Phils Park
Pony
Phillies
Collegians
Utah State Poon Cashier
Hoopiana
Lake Johnson
Cocoach
Bears
National Football League
Jim Crampsey
Today’s guest star Pie Bill Scanlan Fort Sheridan Tower
A fragment mentions Pie Bill Scanlan at Fort Sheridan and a tower. The note is incomplete leaving the event and roles unclear. No clear outcome or date is provided.
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Bill Scanlan
Fort Sheridan (i
Preacher Roe Joins Pirates After Cardinal Run
Elwin Charles Preacher Roe, a six foot two southpaw, moves from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1943 he starred in the minors with 19 wins and a 2.37 ERA, leading the league in strikeouts with 136 and posting strong post-season numbers for Columbus and Syracuse.
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Central Press
Pittsburgh
Elwin Charles
Preacher) Roe
Ozark Mountains
Smoky Pitts
Arkansas Traveler
Buccaneers
St. Louis Cardinals
Roe
Cardinal Chain Gang
St. Louis
Columbus
Tory
Mountaineer
Jewel Ens
Syracuse
State Finalists Meet in Undefeated Championship Tilt
North Carolina Class A final between Tony Simeon’s Black Bison and Paul Sykes’ Durham Bulldogs promises a close contest after last season’s 37 34 thriller. Both teams arrive undefeated in their regions with noted stars and depth ready for Chapel Hill showdown.
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North Carolina
Tony Simeon
Black Bison Cagers
Paul Sykes
Durham Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Sykes
Quint
Alvin Loftis
Duke Loftis
John Hogan
Forwain Leroy Carlton
Dennis Saunders
Buck Cheek
Chapel Hill
Bison
Simeon
Walker
Malcolm Sullivan
Baskeroy Collins
Curt McDoraka
Reid
DeLappe
Harris
Ef Thase
Boys Club Falls to Durham 44 to 37 in Upset Loss
Durham led 26 to 15 at halftime and held on for a 44 to 37 victory over the Boys Club. Durham’s star scored 20 points to pace the winners, while Chadwick added 15 for the local quint. A rematch is set for Thursday night at home.
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Durham
Chadwick
Muhlenberg Player Eyes Garden Invitation Return
A Muhlenberg guard who scored over 400 points last week will rejoin the Mules for the Garden Invitation basketball tournament. Described as a V-fiver, he adds scoring punch to the lineup for the upcoming event.
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Muhlenberg
Mules
Cadets Boxed in Obstacle Race at Iowa Navy School
Cadets at the Iowa Navy pre flight school completed an obstacle race by crawling through a four foot box. Two early finishers reached the box first with the leader sprinting on while the second remained trapped. A melee erupted as rivals arrived, described as the fiercest free for all since the pushball era ended.
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Iowa Navy
Naval teams set for summer Piedmont league action
Lieut. Larry Tailer, baseball liaison officer of the fifth naval district, inspires a hot season with two Norfolk naval teams and the Bainbridge training station. About 500000 spectators are expected to attend as the summer games unfold in the Piedmont league.
Four Local Quints Enter Piedmont Open
Four local quintet teams enter the Piedmont Open at Greensboro with eight teams in the field. Local Junior teams face Banks Clothing at Central Junior School at 7 pm in Class B. Point Purple Cubs meet Ange Crush at Central at 10 pm in Class C. The Zoot Suiters clash with Wood on the Y floor in Class D at 7 pm. YMCA entry Ramseur Hosiery plays Class A at 7 pm in the Senior High court. Semifinals set for day. finals scheduled for Saturday.
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Greensboro
High Point
YMCA
Banks Clothing
I Central
Point Purple Cubs
Ange Crush
Central
Zoot Suiters
Ramseur
Sports Shorts yield Packers Hutson edges field goal leaders
Hutson of the Green Bay Packers led in field goals with three successful tries among five attempts, narrowly beating W Cuff of New York who made three of nine. The report notes Hutson’s 25 yard boot against the Cardinals on November 21 while listing other regional sports snippets.
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Chicago
Hutson
Green Bay Packer
W Cuff
New York
Cage Cardinals
Phil Pitt
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