Fordham publicist boosts war effort with defense stamp plan
Fordham publicity man Tony Deegan devised a scheme to fund wartime drives by placing a 25 cent defense stamp on each complimentary football ticket next season, aiming to raise about 1200 dollars for Uncle Sam. The Treasury Department praised the idea and asked Deegan to coordinate it nationally.
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Tony Deegan
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Defense Service
Uncle Sam
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Clark Shaughnessy
Maryland
Briefs From The Training Camps
Spring camp notes from Florida and California highlight battles for positions. Ervin Dusak shines at third for the Cardinals, Don Kellyway aims to lift his average with a DiMaggio style swing, and Billy Hitchcock backs a strong spring for Detroit at shortstop. Red Rolfe seeks Yankee third base, Whitlow Wyatt signs with the Dodgers, while Harry Lowrey fills second base for the Cubs. Ted Williams leads Sox camp as Cronin assigns Williams duties, Bill Kennedy shines for the Senators, and the Indians prep for final games before heading north. Frank McCormick eyes 300 batting form for the Reds amid spring struggles.
Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results
Exhibition results and fixtures from AP list multiple city games across Florida California and other sites. Notable outcomes include Chicago and New York wins, Brooklyn and St Louis losses, plus several pairings for today and Sunday schedules. Local venues include Lakeland Sebring Daytona Beach St. Petersburg Hollywood and Los Angeles.
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Cincinnati
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Boston
Pinching Shoes Sparks Bloomington Court Case and Indiana Relays
In Bloomington Indiana K L Goodfellow flung a boot after a dispute with a jewelers window broken. He grabbed three shiny watches before fleeing pursued by police. He received a sentence of three to five years. Indiana will compete in the Penn Relays on April 24 to 25. The Hoosiers won two events and were second in three last year with two individual titles.
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Pacific Coast Weighs Fitness Over Football in Athletics Plan
In Portland Maine on March 23 the Pacific Coast Conference eyed a shift from football dominance to broad physical fitness. Meetings with graduate managers and faculty discussed revoking the freshman rule, residence rule changes, schedules with service teams, and Atherton's status as commissioner. Financial details include a 10 000 salary and 10 000 for operation from Rose Bowl funds. budget depends on Rose Bowl games. The army crowd size ban loomed as talks considered military concessions for larger events.
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Edwin Atherton
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Pinto to Meet Beaver in Thursday Night Bout at Hippodrome
Promoter J R Steele announced this morning that 237 pound Midwest sensation Stanley Pinto will face 235 pound Cherokee Chief Little Beaver in the opening bout on Thursday night at the Hippodrome north of North Wrenn Street. The two go two out of three falls with a one hour limit. Also billed are Oklahoma’s Hooded Black Panther and Stranglin Ed White of Alabama. Steele said he pursued Pinto several days and only closed after securing Little Beaver, praising Pinto’s recent Midwest form and promising a toughness test for the challenger.
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Stiner Plans Versatile Grid Team For Oregon State
Portland March 23. Coach Lon Stiner of the transplanted Rose Bowl champion Oregon State football squad aims for a versatile backfield. Each man will learn all backfield positions and train for both offense and defense to cover possible absences through the season.
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Porter’s Cap Starts in Biscayne Purse Race
Porter's Cap by Charles S. Howard faces five sprinters in the Biscayne purse at Miami. The horse, winner of $150,790 over two racing seasons, makes his first start since finishing 15th in the Widener Field on March 7 at Coral Gables.
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St Louis Scrappy Club Boosts Cardinals Spring Hustle
ST PETERSBURGE Fla March 23 The St Louis Cardinals form another fast scrappy ball club that has managers worried. Branch Rickey lures in rookies by selling the chance to start, driving urgency and hustle. Manager Billy Southworth says players know they have a fair shot to stick.
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Hogan Money Leader At Pinehurst Golf Meet
Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania tops golf professionals in money won and Vardon trophy points for the year. PGA bureau chief Fred Corcoran says Hogan has $6,138 in winnings and 137 Vardon points. Sam Snead ranks second with $5,016 and 102 points.
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Big Tar Heel Pot Of Gold Lures Many
Pinehurst hosts major golf opens as leading pros descend for North and South Open, Greater Greensboro Open, Land of the Sky Open, with Sam Snead defending and Ben Hogan chasing prize money. Pro-am results highlight J. W. Roberts and E. J. Harrison leading a field that includes Ferrier Zarazen Goggin Wood Harbert Mangrum Mangrum Parks and others.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Trippi Outshines Sinkwich in Georgia Spring Scrimmage
In Athens on March 23, freshman Charley Trippi from Pennsylvania defeated the famed Frank Sinkwich in a Georgia spring practice scrimmage. The session highlighted Trippi's back field skills amid ongoing evaluation.
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Notre Dame season slips under Keegan in 1942 effort
Notre Dame finished the 1942 campaign with 16 wins in 22 games as coach George Keegan guided the team. The season marked a drop from his previous long term winning percentage, adjusting the coach’s historical record in the program.
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George Keegan
Romance of The Credo at Caliente Race Honors Ted Sloan
A nostalgic look at The Credo race in Old Mexico and the star power of Ted Sloan. Highlights Sloan arriving in California racing circles in 1901, his global fame, and the famed Tanforan appearances. Interspersed with quotes about long schedules in college sports and a note on Dan ny Murtaugh and Bill Burich homers.
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Credo
Ted Sloan
Sierras
San Francisco Bay
Sloan
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE opening lead responses explained
This article introduces responses to the opening lead in bridge, focusing on how a higher card can signal the leader to continue or the responder to refrain. It analyzes a simple hand where East cannot gauge West’s diamond holdings and outlines a plan to exit with a trump to guard against continued diamonds.
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Seven Wins Give Pirates Second Place
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won seven in a row and sit second in the 16-team Grape Fruit League standings. Philadelphia leads with a five-game streak, while New York Giants slump at the bottom and the Yankees hover in the middle. Washington’s Senators boast ten wins in 13 starts against major league opponents, including several over rivals, as Brooklyn’s Dodgers ride a mixed record into exhibition play.
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Snead Heads For Pinehurst To Defend Title
Sam Snead leaves St Augustine after winning the National Amateur Professional best ball event with Wilford Wehrle of Racine. He aims to defend his North and South Open title at Pinehurst, North Carolina, after a 6 and 5 win over Bill Nary and Freddie Haas in the 31 holes. Red-haired Harvard poet Laureate John Bullitt seeks advice on future plans as he competes in New England AAU finals.
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Canine Cutie Nails Spur City Official Comment
A Philadelphia dog at SPGQ A. headquarters has red nail polish on its paws but lacks a license or tag. An official notes she is the first dog seen with painted nails, hoping the color serves as identification.
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Fahers lead with 803 as Bergen bowlers post high series
In Bergen New Jersey on March 23 the Fahers bowlers posted a 3577 series led by Ceoil Hart who rolled 268 257 and 278 for an 803 set. Eddie Gass secured a 300 game as part of a standout day amid notes on soil suitability for peak nuts by agronomist FE Blair from North Carolina State College Extension Service.
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Eddie Gass
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