Cardinal pitchers shown in Dyer stories of Pollett Martin Grodzicki
Florida baseball camps feature Manager Eddie Dyer recalling Howie Pollett and Fred Martin near Houston days with 12 straight wins each as rookie sensations. Pollett’s claves and Martin’s near-record effort, plus Grodzicki’s army service and return hopes, illustrate wartime players’ resilience and team cooperation.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Cardinal
Eddie Dyer
Houston
Howie Pollett
Fred Martin
Pollett
Cards
Martin
Texas Ane
Dallas
Dallas Boys
Dyer
Managers drill pitchers at Al Lang Field in Tampa Bay
At Al Lang Field formerly Waterfront Park, Manager Eddie Dyer of the Cardinals runs his pitchers hard in training. He holds a morning meeting for the squad, then schedules an additional workout in the afternoon as preparation begins.
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al Lang
Waterfront Park
St. Pete’s
Eddie Dyer
Shortage of shotgun shells affects hunters and retailers
The article outlines a tight shotgun shell market with autumn demand looming. Lead scarcity from depleted mines and diverted supply to other industries drive higher prices and limited availability. Labor disputes and postwar wage boosts further constrain shipments while some retailers hoard stock. The piece notes unusual satisfaction only among some predators and mentions lacrosse coach William H. Moore.
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Aome
Roy
Mexico
Metcalfe to lead new hockey talent program in New York
Sports Roundup notes Freddie Metcalfe will coach and develop junior leagues for possible pro prospects, while continuing to coach the New York Rovers and scout for the Rangers. He will run a weekly coaching school for high school and college coaches, aiming to expand hockey talent development beyond Canada.
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New York
New York Rovers
Freddie Metcalfe
American Hockey League
Tom
Lockhart
Metcalfe
Canada
Villanova Coach Questions Blanchard Hall Naming
Kim Haughton questions the University of Pennsylvania Blanchard Hall naming while noting they will not name any buildings after Doc from the army. Villanova faces Penn next season as lacrosse features a return to the Indian game with Vic Starzewski, former Rensselaer coach, involved.
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U. of Pennsylvania
Blanchard
Kim Haughton
Villanova’ College Publicator
Doc
Army
Vic Starzewski
Rensselaer
Fights Last Night From Cincinnati to Cleveland
Results show Ezzard Charles outpointed Tee Hubert in Cincinnati 10 rounds. Billy Graham defeated Charlie Milan in Baltimore 10 rounds. Frankie Carto stopped Willie Weasel in Philadelphia in 9. Willie Joyce outpointed Bobby Zollo in Boston 10. Jack Crawford stopped Jimmie Bell in Washington 7. Patsy Giovannelli stopped by Charley Lewis in Brooklyn 7. Sammy Adragna halted Louis Roussee in New Orleans 6. Russ Baxter outpointed Johnny King in New Britain. Sammy Secreet beat Irish Billy Walker in Portland 10.
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Cincinnati
Ezzard Charles
Tee Hubert
New York
Baltimore
Billy Graham
Charlie Milan
Philadelphia
Frankie Carto
Willie Weasel
Boston
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
Bobby Zollo
Providence
R. I
Washington
Jack Crawford
Jimmie ‘Bell
Charley (Cathey) Lewis
Brooklyn
Patsy Giovanelli
New Orleans
Sammy Adragna
Pittsburgh
Louis Roussee
New Britain
Conn
Russ Baxter
New Castle
Johnny King
Cleveland
Sammy Secreet
Billy Walker
Portland
Ore
LIU brothers may be ineligible after pro games
The former LIU brothers Howie and Lenny Rader plan to return to LIU next term but may not play basketball as they had played in several professional games after joining the army. A separate note recounts a car crash near Louisiana State where Red Swanson received a Missouri mule joke letter.
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Long Island University
Liu
Howie
Lenny Rader
Louisiana State
Red Swanson
Missouri
Winston-Salem and Elkin in AAU Tourney Play
In St Joseph Missouri Pi-Civic pride drives Atlanta based arena team toward AAU women’s basketball crown. First round results include Winston-Salem NC Educators facing Okmulgee Oklahoma and Elkin NC defeating Kansas City Darkhorses 39 14. Upcoming games feature Des Moines Iowa AI B vs Elkin and Chathams in second round.
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ST. Joseph
John McCarley
Atlanta
G. A
City Auditorium
Okmulgee
Okla
Cardinals
Elkin
N. C
Chathams
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. Swetts
Kansas City
Winston-Salem
Educators
Heavier bats myth debunked by major league advice
Fallacy persists that heavier bats increase power. The piece notes many youth players choose heavy bats hoping to improve hits, but players should use a bat that feels comfortable and controllable. It warns a heavy bat can cause a lighter player to miss balls that could be singles or doubles.
Amateur Impresses Fight Fans in Golden Gloves Showdown
New York report on 20-year-old East St. Louis light heavyweight Bob Foxworth, praised for pro polish and power, as he stops Robert Isler in the 175-pound division of the 19th intercity Golden Gloves. Foxworth is highlighted as a standout potential star among the 1946 contestants. The article lists full results from various weight classes and hometowns.
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New York
Bob Foxworth
Necro
Joe Louis
Barney Ross
Ers
Uare
Foxworth
Robert Isler
East St. Louis
Ill
Asuncion
Asuncion Llanos
Puerto Rico
Keith Nuttall
Brigham City
Utah
Kansas City
Eddie Dames
St. Louis
Adolfo Calderon
Jack Dicker
St Louis
Joe Barone
Pitsburgh
Herschel Acton
Oklahoma City
Marcelo Pacheco
Cliff Hart
Syraluse
N. Y
Washington
Julius Menedez
Chicago
Albert Garcia
Houston
Tex
Ft. Worth
Lubby Grant
Huntington
W. Va
Robert Lsler
Dickey Struggles With Legs During Yankees Camp
ST PETERSBURG Fla March 26 Bill Dickeys bid to play a full Yankees season faces trouble as he battles leg conditioning. The 38 year old veteran, once famed for strong legs from bird hunting, reports lingering pain and stiffness after navy duties. He started the day in a lineup then injury to his toe during practice forced his withdrawal.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Dickey
Bill
Navy
Joseph V. McCarthy
Cleveland
Red Shield Plans Annual Banquet Tonight
The Red Shield basketball league will hold its annual banquet tonight in the Salvation Army building game room. Officials announced the event, expected to be the largest ever, with trophies and awards for the season presented to players and teams. Civic clubs sponsoring the teams will be represented.
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Red Shield
Salvation Army
VFW Teams Schedule Practice Tomorrow
VFW baseball and softball practice set for tomorrow afternoon at 5:30 with all players asked to gather at 5:15 at the VFW home. Lee Sherrill urged all agers and interested members to attend promptly.
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VFW
Lee Sherrill
Mack's Outfield Picture Brightens
WEST PALM BEACH Florida March 26 Manager Connie Mack tightens his hold on the outfield situation as Hal Peck the holdout informs he will report soon to the Philadelphia Athletics training camp Mack has done everything but play the position himself to find a dependable regular in right field before the season opens
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Connie Mack
Hal Peck
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Thirty Four Report For Ball Drills At Ghent College
Coach Ralph James welcomed 34 baseball candidates for a four hour practice at Ghent College yesterday afternoon. The group included four catchers, 10 outfielders, 10 hurlers and 10 infielders. Eight days of practice lead to the April 5 opener against Hanes of Winston Salem, with a schedule running to May 18 aside from Easter break. Pitchers: Summey Tipton Vick Gorback Rogers Hedrick Culbreth Harmon Pullman Williams. lefties: Vick Hedrick Gorback Harmon. Outfielders: Amick Stuart Sex ton Surratt Bowen Eskridge Roundtree Mill Penland and Griswald. Catchers: McKinney Delday Shermer Slade. Infielders: Upton Painter Bull Morrison Spillman Venegas Wall poms Spotted Horse and Rothrock. The group endured a long, light workout focusing on hitting and batting drills.
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Ralph James
Ghent College
Hanes
Winston-Salem
Summey
Tipton
Vick
Gorback
Rogers
Hedrick
Culbreth
Harmon
Pullman
Williams
Southpaws
Amick
Stuart
Sexton
Surratt
Bowen
Eskridge
Roundtree
Mill
YMCA Volleyball Night Promises Action and Finals
At Lean Tuesday night the Business Men league features Y Business Men versus High Point College at 7. The Kiwanis Club meets Rotary at 8 and Mercury Athletic Club faces A B C s at 9. The 9 o clock result could trigger a Civic Club league playoff as Mercury A C would force ABCs into a two out of three series. ABCs led the first half, while the two teams remain undefeated in the second half. Fans are urged to attend the lively matchups and see action galore.
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Business Men
High Point College
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Mercury Athletic Club
A. B. Cs
A.b.c.s
Mercury A. C
Civic Club League
Mercury
A.b.cs
Exhibition Baseball Scores Reported Yesterday
Yesterday's scores include Cleveland (A) 4 over New York (A) 1 and St Louis (A) 11 over Chicago (N) 0, with Pittsburgh (N) 5 over Chicago (A) 4 and Detroit (A) 4 over Buffalo (IL) 3. The note also mentions horses outrunning dogs on short to mid distances while dogs win beyond two and a half miles.
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Philadelphia
Toronto
St. Louis
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Buffalo
Baltimore
Kansas City
Carolina Plays Tonight For NCAA Crown
Oklahoma Aggies center Bob Kurland, the nation's leading scorer, seeks another title as the Aggies meet North Carolina in a Madison Square Garden showdown. Coach Hank Iba praises his team and predicts a strong outside-shooting game. Tar Heels coach Ben Carnevale hopes his squad plays its normal game with Bones McKinney guarding Kurland and John Dillon hot with the hook shot. The game is slated for about 10:15 p.m. EST following a third place playoff between California and Ohio State.
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Ted Meier
New York
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
North Carolina
NCAA
Kurland
Aggies
Tar Heels
Madison Square Garden
Cowboys
Hank Iba
Stillwater
Okla
Iba
Weldon Kern
Arkansas
Oklahoma
New York University
Ohio State
Baylor
California
Kansas City
Carnevale
Ben Carnevale
Horace “Bones” McKinney
John Dillon
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Dinty) Moore
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