Boxing Notes and Military Links Across the Canal Zone
The report blends boxing chatter with military postings in the Canal Zone. It notes J Spicer’s Old Bailey sentence, profiles figures like Adler and Riz, and lists boxers and promoters in Panama and nearby bases. Mentions Dan Morgan and Dan Carroll, Otto Sussman’s Navy enlistment, and Strangler Lewis deemed too old to wrestle in Florida.
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York
Dan Park
Panama
Almy, Jr
Santiago Zorilla
Pedro Amador
Ramos
Indian Turtada
Dick Moses
Dan Morgan
Boston
Danilo
Dan
John L. Sullivan
Ernie Powell
The
Mirror Staff
Army
Jinx Keeps Cubs Amid War Time Injury Woes
Chicago Cubs lose two pitchers Derringer and Passeau during camp rounds. Manager Jimmy Wil order limits as Derringer’s ligament injury and Passeau’s decision to stay on the farm shake pitching depth for the 1944 season. News from camps reports snow and rain across circuits and delayed starts.
Germany Leads European Horse Racing in Fifth Year of War
Air Base Mountain Home Idaho notes Germany claiming leadership in European horse racing and thoroughbred breeding. The item also lists several service members and players enjoying sports amid defense work, including Marty Berg’s son and Fred Panson’s reported at Eniwetok with the 22d Marines.
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Mountain Home
Idaho
Germany
Europe
Marty Berg
Eniwetok Atoll
22D Marines
Fred Panson
Willie White
North Africa
Camp Edwards
Mass
Willie
Mfg. Corp
Hamden
Kentucky and Aggies Advance In Tourney
New York March 21. It will be the Paget vs the Steawn Aggies in the Garden tomorrow night. A crowd of 16 273 watched the Aggies beat Buffa 43 to 29 and Kentucky defeat Utah 38 to 16 to reach the semifinal round. Bob Kurland and Floyd Burdette led the Aggies with 31 points, while Jack Parkinson and Brannum sparked Kentucky in the second half scoring 20 and 11 respectively. Arnold Ferrin and Herb Wilkinson paced Utah with 13 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paget
Steawn Aggies
Garden
Kentucky Boys
Jack Parkinson
Brannum
Kentucky
Arnold Ferrin
Herb Wilkinson
Utes
Bowlers raise funds for overseas sports kits
Washington reports Paul V. McNutt confirms acceptance of the check for part of a $105,000 balance raised by bowlers. He will forward the funds to suitable agencies so equipment can be sent to troops overseas at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
Navy oarsman hopeful Johnny Cook has nasal operation
Atlanta March 18 Little Johnny Cook University of Georgia halfback who led the nation in forward passing last autumn underwent a nasal operation to enable him to use an aerial oxygen mask when he enters the navy. Cook 17 year old naval aviation reserve member suffered a broken nose in football. Doctors at Ponce de Leon infirmary said the operation cleared an obstruction impeding breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Little Johnny Cook
University of Georgia
Navy
Cook
Naval Aviation Reserve
Ponce de Leon
Browns coach Taylor heads to spring training in Missouri
Orlando dispatch reports James Wren Taylor of the St. Louis Browns traveling to Cape Girardeau Missouri for spring training as he begins his third decade in baseball. In Miami jockey Conn McCreary signs a two year deal with Calumet Farm as announced by trainer Ben Jones.
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Orlando, Fla
James Wren
Zack) Taylor
St. Louis Browns
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Taylor
Miami
Conn McCreary
St. Louis
Warren Wright
Calumet Farm
Ben Jones
Fights Last Night Highlights Across Several Cities
In Baltimore and Washington bouts, Shans and Armstrong won by decision over Hanbury and Wills respectively. Cummings outpointed Jeffries in Baltimore, while Miller defeated Garcia in Pittsburgh and Wright bested Armitage in Clairton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cileo Shans
Los Angeles
Lew Hanbury
Washington
Tarzan Roy
Camp Molabird
Jimmy Bell
Henry Armstrong
Frankie Wills
Taffy Cummings
Benny Jeffries
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Billy Miller
Ruby Garcia
Puerto Rico
Bee Bee Wright
Clairton
Jackie Armitage
New Kensington
Greek Manager Tells How Zurita Climbed To Title
New York report profiles Juan Zurita the lightweight boxing champion and his path to a half world title. It notes George Parnasass as manager, Zurita’s bid against Sidney Walks at Madison Square Garden, and the 10 round bout setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurita
New York
United States
George Parnasass
Juan Zurita
Juan
NBA
Sidney
Beau Jack) Walkros
Bootblack
Geora Madison
Garden
Sammy Angott
Parnasass
Phoenix
Ariz
Aoe 8
George
California
Ceferino Genel
Six Vera
Panama
Felix
Ae Np
Weat
Sixto Escobar
Mexico City
Beati
Giants New Presence in Right Field Awakens Jersey City Signals
A rumor filled piece notes Bruce Sloan may set a climbing record in a fast track to become the Giants regular right fielder after being drafted from the Travelers by Jersey City. It also mentions Mel Ott scrutiny and Pete Dan tied to Auburn and the South due to Mrs. Cawthon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army
Mel Ott
Bruce
Fatso
Auburn
Pete
Man of Few Words Reads McNally China Letter
George Strickler tracked down Johnny Blood McNally in China and sent stats. McNally replied with a terse note praising Uncle Sam and noting football broadcasts on a super pro receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strickler
Johnny
Blood) McNally
China
Scribbler
Dope
Paulette Goddard
Uncle Sam
John 4. McNally
Doyle to report to Uncle Sam after Garden tourney
Shortstop Howard Doyle plans to join military service rather than report to the Boston Red Sox after Oklahoma A&M players depart the Garden court tournament. Jimmy Johnston leads a comeback bid for Tony Shucco the Boston heavyweight who retired about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Danny) Doyle
Red Sox
Oklahoma Aggies
Uncle Sam
Jimmy Johnston
Tony Shucco
Boston
Wagner's All Star Team of the 1900 10 Era Picked by Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner selects the 1900 to 1910 all star lineup featuring Johnny Evers Fred Clarke Rey Cobb and himself at shortstop He names Connie Mack as manager and notes eight of the players later became managers including Evers Clarke Cobb Chance Speaker Collins Mathewson and Wagner Himself remains active with the Pirates at age 70 The piece previews Tris Speaker choosing the 1910 to 1920 all star team tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip Royal
Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Connie Mack
Wagner
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Fred Clarke
Rey Cobb
Detroit
Frank Chance
Cubs
Tris Speaker
Boston-Cleveland
Jimmy Collins
Boston A. L
Johnny Kling
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Rube Waddell
Athletics
C. Young
Red Sox
Tommy Leach
Pirates
Mike Donlin
Mack
Baltimore Orioles
Evers
Clarke
Cobb
Chance
Speaker
Collins
Mathewson
Yours Truly
Yah
Honus
Smoky City
McSpaden Seeks Final Round Victory at Bond Event
McSpaden holds a four stroke lead entering the final 18 holes of the $10,000 war bond golf tournament in Charlotte. Harrison, Detroit star Sammy B. and Craig Wood chase as McSpaden eyes top money after a five day event with notable birdies and a strong front nine performance.
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AAF
Greensboro
N. C
Greenside
Army
Arkansas
Dutch
Sgt
Harrison
Xpert Park
McSpa
Byron Nelson
cSpaden
Ceceialrace
Sammy B
Detroit
Craig Wood
Jimmy Hines
Nelson
Bing Crosby A
Coast
Dutch Harrison
Alumni Pressure to Keep Carl Voyles at William and Mary
William and Mary alumni urge the board of visitors to offer Carl Voyles a five year contract or longer to stay as head football coach. The Norfolk W and M alumni club backs keeping Voyles amid reports Auburn may offer him the job. President Pomfret notes Voyles is a free agent with an indefinite year to year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William and Mary's
College Board of Visitors
Carl Voyles
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Voyles
Norfolk W. & M
Del
Eighty-Three Tar Heels Report For Track Drills
Eighty-three Tar Heel track recruits and trainees gather for opening drills ahead of the season opener. Only one civilian student among the group, with most others Navy personnel and transfers. Veterans include Julian McKenzie and Ted Shultz. others are Mike Mangum Jim Kelly and Walter Geluora. Tentative meets include Duke double events and single meets with Navy Georgia Tech and Pre-Flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Oo BR
Sek Wen Ao
Navy
Cor
Co-Ca
Julian McKenzie
Ted Shultz
Tar Heel
Rawson
McKenzie
Shultz
Winter Sq
Mike Mangum
Mae School
Jim Kelly
Enja
Walter Gelluora
L Navy
Duke
Georgia Tech
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Potter
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Steve Sandra
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Hal Newhouser
White Sox
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Luke Hamlin
Radcliffe
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Fred Itzsimmons
New York Yankees
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Department of Agriculture
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Rdohany Miller
Esso
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Ma Perkins
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Widder Brown
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Olmotead
Parade of Stars
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Robert St. John
Johnny Miller
Lambores
Terry and
Chester Bowles
Watts
Bread
Gary Davis
Red Cross
Don McMiel
Sweet River
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Tom Breneman
Sardis
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Howard Saunders
Coca-Cola
Morton Downey
Thomasville
Clock Tracy
Jack Armstrong
Aggies
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McSpaden
Dub King
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Ike Kevard
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Autecutar
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Cbs Ayer
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Volney Hurd
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Henry J. Taylor
Dhs
Fred Waring
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Berry James
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