Phillies New Owner Open to Trades Amid Season Doubts
A NEA report notes fans await word on J Gregory Rice and Gunder Hagg as a potential buyer signals willingness to trade. Rice, famed Notre Dame distance runner, eyes indoor form while Hagg trains abroad. both loom over American track hopes ahead of a summer clash.
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Robert Menace
NEA
New York
J. Gregory Rice
Gunder Hagg
J. Ry
Rice
Hagg
Boyle
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Old Notre Dame
Hage
Greg Rice
Roundup of sports snatches from New York morning notes
Hickey of Creighton frets sleeping through an air raid test as fans miss travel and boxing potential in May in Cleveland. Yankees boast a hat and overcoat spring training in the hotel lobby while Mrs Grace Comiskey surveys practice from a flooded remains. Greg Rice wins New York Athletic Club veteran trophy as boxing paths turn pro after amateur season ends. Go State track adds stakes while racing plans include a five day week and no 40 hour horses. Nat Rogers touts matchups with Optimus and the Arlingtons in East Coast hoops chatter.
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Hickey
Creighton
W. 49Th St
Henry Armstrong
Bummy Davis
Cleveland
Snorter Luster
Oklahoma U
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
White Sox
Grace Comiskey
Greg Rice
New York A. C. Veterans Trophy
Go State
Nat. Rogers
Cobs Beach
Optimus
The
Arlingtons
Bowler Questions Pin Boy After Double Ball Call
Pvt. B W Slagle from Daniel Field Ga writes from Newark N J about a bowler who rolled a second ball while a pin was still tottering. He asks if the pin boy was ejected for double-balling.
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N. J
B. W. Slagle
Base Hospital
Daniel Field
Naymick May Be Tribe Starter On Indians Roster
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau in March names Naymick among rookies with a chance for a regular spot. Big Mike Naymick, 6 feet 8 inches, 14 inch shoes, complains he has only one usable pair for spring drills at Purdue.
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Ind
Burt Shotton
Cleveland Indians
Burt the Squirt
Big Mike
Lou Boudreau
Mike
Mike Naymick
Purdue University
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Baltimore
Boudreau
Navy Pre-Flight Del Monte Forms Athletic Scene
New Del Monte Navy Pre-Flight school will field varsity teams in all sports but limit travel to 250 miles. Lieut Mitchell J. Gary named athletic director, former Minnesota tackle. Major Charles M Walton Jr lectures on gunnery at Moore Field Texas. Fort Sill boxing team wins state Golden Gloves with a $100 war bond gift to Karen Dushane, daughter of Lieut Dushane who died in French Morocco.
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Navy
Mitchell J. Gary
Minnesota
del Monte
Charles M. Walton
West Point
Moore Field Tex
18Th
Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Okla
Karen Dushane
Duke” Dushane
French Morocco
Armstrong In Gotham Aims For Comeback Fight
New York March 25 Henry Armstrong arrived in Gotham to train for a high profile comeback bout against Beau Jack on April 2. He dismisses rumors of poverty and says he is fighting to prove critics wrong and prove he can still perform at a top level. Armstrong notes his 16 of 18 comeback wins amid two losses.
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Hagg
Montana
Bishop Donahue
Columbus
Ison Square
Sid Feder
New York
Henry Armstrong
Henry
Beau Jack
Cox Promises Three New Faces For Phillies Opener
Philadelphia owner Cox and manager Harris push hard on trades with the Phillies aiming to add three new players before opening day. The unsettled deals include Dahlgren and potential moves with the Dodgers and Yankees, though no confirmations on Etten or other negotiations are given.
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Bucky Harris
Cox
Babe Dahlgren
Duke Athletes Awarded 31 Varsity Letters
Duke University athletic teams awarded 31 varsity letters across basketball wrestling swimming and soccer on coach recommendations. The list includes Gordon Carver Jack Coleman Robert Gantt Richard Gilbert Cedric Loftis Gar Land Loftis Arthur McGrane Alex Miller John Stewards and team manager. wrestlers Weddie Huffman Laurence Phelps Richardson Rey Smart Robert Stroupe Benjamin Smith Jr.. swimmers W C Alexander H T Galt F H Hennighausen J C Kurtz M C McGary William Marshall Read Mason W H Miller H K Saturday S W Venable and manager E L Lanahan. soccer players George McGinnis William Midkiff and B Frank Sedwick. 15 freshmen also named.
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Duke University
Gordon M. Carver
Jack L. Coleman
Burgin
Robert M. Gantt
Richard L. Gilbert
Bronxville
N. Y
David S. Hubbell
J. Cedric Loftis
W. Garland Loftis
Arthur J. McGrane
Brooklyn
Alex S. Miller
Millersburg
John Ek. Stewards
Newport News
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E. E. McMorries
Meridian
Weddie W. Huffman
Thomasville
Laurence M. Phelps
Baltimore
Joan Wick Richardson
Memphis
Tenn
Rey Smart
Charlotte
Robert E. Stroupe
High Point
Benjamin L. Smith
Greensboro
W. C. Alexander
H. T Galt
Green Moore
F. H. Hennighausen
J. C. Kurtz
Toledo
M. C. McGary
Newton
Mass
Passiac
N. J
George McGinnis
Rochester
James Miller
Mt. Airy
H. M. Richman
R. L. Stone
T. G. Thomaides
Washington, D. C
K. M. Turner
Duran
C. S. Winbrow
Denton
Dixon Trades Track Suit For Army O. D.
New York University freshman Frank T. Dixon III was ordered to active duty by the Army Enlisted Reserve. Dixon finished third in the Bankers Mile at Chicago Relays with a 4:08.5, and previously undefeated in dual cross country meets. He won the Metropolitan Intercollegiate and both the LC4.A. National and Metropolitan A.A.U. championships.
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New York
Frank T. Dixon III
Army
New York University
Gilbert Dodds
Earl Mitchell
Chicago
American Firms Gain In Cuban Office Supply Market
The Department of Commerce reports a major shift in Cuba’s office supply market from European to American firms as demand grows and competition increases.
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Department of Commerce
Durocher Praises Dee Moore Versatility at Bear Mountain Camp
Dodgers manager Leo Durocher hails Dee C. Moore for multi position prowess and power at spring training in Bear Mountain New York. Moore has played pitcher catcher infield and outfield across a ten year career and is expected to boost the Dodgers. Other newcomers and staff members are noted as Durocher builds a competitive roster for the season.
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Chip Royal
N. Y
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Joe
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Ala
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Luis Rodriguez Olivia
Richmond
Whit Wyatt
Curt Davis
Kirby Higbe
Rube Melton
Buck Newsom
Les Webber
Bob Chipman
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Ed Head
Newt Kimball
Max Macon
Mickey Owen
B Moore
Ray Hayward
Dolph Camilli
Arky Vaughan
Cruickshank Leads Pinehurst Open After First Round
Bobby Cruickshank, 48, shot 71 to lead the North and South Open at Pinehurst with Joe Kirkwood one stroke back at 72. Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell tied for third at 147 as amateurs and service players trailed. Cruickshank next faces two more rounds after a 34 first nine.
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Yesteryear
Ben Hogans
Sammy Sneads
Byron Nelsons
Bobby Cruickshank
Richmond, Va
Joe Kirkwood
Philadelphia
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Kirkwood
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield
Conn
Johnny Farrell
Baltustrol
N. J
James T. Hunter
North Adams
Mass
Ronnie Williams
Camp Butner
Durham
Armed Services
Baseball Training Camp News
Camp reports from various cities note Browns nearing form as Frankie Hayes arrives and pitchers show strength. Cardinals reach salary agreement with Harry Walker Billy Southworth and Stan Musial near terms as Musial departs for camp. Cubs may shift pitchers to outfield while Detroit PC Tigers prep for White Sox game with York Wakefield power. Pirates Indians Dodgers Phillies all stage intra-squad work with notable performances and acquisitions.
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Evansville
Detroit Tigers
Steve O'Neill
Chicago White Sox
Rudy York
Dick Wakefield
Japs Prefer U S Stay In Baseball War Morale Debate
In San Francisco on March 25 193? umpire Hap O Connor argues baseball should continue for morale. Frank O Doual recalled for his Japanese tours notes, saying Japan envies American baseball power and would deem pausing as panic.
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Russ Newland
San Francisco
Hap O'Connor
Japan
O'Connor
O'Doul
San Francisco Seals
Orient
Ex High Point Star Making Record At UNC
Lou Hayworth captain of UNC baseball in 1943, versatile athlete and former basketball guard, led Tar Heels with a .361 batting average and 11 RBIs in 17 games. He also posted a .947 fielding average and key defensive plays. Hayworth was co captain with Johnny Hearn before Hearn joined the Air Corps, leaving Hayworth to lead alone.
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Westy Fenhagon
Chapel Hill
Lou Hayworth
University of North Carolina
Carolina
Bill Lange
Lew
Hayworth
Johnny Hearn
Shortstop Hearn
Bunn Hearn
Air Corps
Hearn
High-Priced Dick Wakefield Named Rookie Of The Year Candidate
Detroit manager Stout Steve ONeill praises Dick Wakefield as the rookie of the year with a fluid swing reminiscent of Ted Williams. Scout Wish Egan notes power and versatility, while Wakefield, 22, has only one pro season but already shows elite hitting potential. The Tigers plan him at left field with Cramer center and Harris or Radcliff in right as they chase the pennant with a strong rookie contingent.
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Tiger
Dillon Graham
Evansville
Ind
Stout Steve O'Neill
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O'Neill
Detroit Pilot
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Beaumont
Ted Williams
Egan
Detroit
University of Michigan
Winston- Salem
Suayes Neill
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Ned Harris
Rip Radcliff
Don Ross
Joe Hoover
Army
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Hollywood
Rudy York
Jimmy Bloodworth
Pinky Higgins
Ed Parsons
Paul Richards
Birdie Tebbetts
Ohio River
Frank Overmire
Beauce da Hal Ownomery Henshaw
Bridges
Johny Rs
Paul Trout
Virgil Trucks
Hal White
Thumbnall
Hayworth shifts to shortstop as Tar Heels reshuffle
Coach Bunn moves Hayworth to shortstop with Johnny Pecora and Frank Wiseman competing for third base. Hayworth hits a home run and a single in an early practice game against the Pre-Flight School, with memory of past Tar Heels shortstops highlighted. George Watson, former UNC football star and college friend, reappears as a scout after six weeks away, having lost forty pounds. Steel capacity of the United States has risen over forty percent since 1918.
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Hayworth
Johnny Pecora
Frank Wiseman
Tar Heels
George Watson
University of North Carolina
Former Carolina Star Recalled From Pacific Jungles
Chapel Hill March 3 One of UNC s former football greats George Watson a 1941 graduate has been cited in a South Pacific jungle by Tar Heel Claud N Snapp Jr serving on a destroyer transport in the region A letter from Snapp to the Daily Tar Heel describes their meeting and an eerie landing with Marines at dawn on a barren jungle beach
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University of North Carolina
George Watson
South Pacific
Claud N. Snapp, Jr
Snapp
Daily
Tar Heel
Claude N. Snapp
Cardinals Train South At Cairo Camp In Warm Florida Tone
Report from Cairo Illinois describes the St Louis Cardinals spring training camp near the Eastman Landis line as the southernmost indoors site, with players lounging in hotels and packing away meals. Outdoors the scene contrasts with Florida as fans and locals note the team’s heavy eating and casual attire in the public spaces.
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Ill
St. Louis Cardinals
Illinois
Eastman-Landis
Florida
Florida camp life paints a vivid spring scene
The narrator recalls Dillon Graham in summery frocks and chilly spring weather at St. Petersburg. Did warmer days bring warm clothes to players as they train at Waterfront Park, miss boats, planes, and old-style amusements while Cairo camp remains friendly and cooperative before peace beckons Florida again.
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