Washington U May Cancel 1943 Football Schedule
George Washington University has notified opponents it may cancel its 1943 football schedule leaving Maryland as the main regional option for college football next fall. Rumors swing around potential Redskins links and local baseball trade talk surface about Ned Haiks. Mentions of athletes Charley Parker Don Clayton and Dick McFadden as possible early-season imports are noted along with other sports chatter and guest observations.
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New York
George Washington U
Washington
Maryland
George Preston Marshall
Redskins
Frank A. Armstrong
Europe
Germany
Wake Forest College
Detroit Tigers
University of Maryland
Ed Shegouge
Benny Alperstein
Bob Bradkey
Bob Walton
Mike Lombardo
Col
Heinie Miller
Lyman McAvoy
North Africa
Tom Farrell
Cornell
Phillies Grip Cubs in Twin Bill as NL Drama Unfolds
The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Chicago Cubs 3-0 and 2-0 to extend their winning streak to five, narrowing the gap on the St. Louis Cardinals. Phillies star pitchers Charley Fuchs and Lefty Al Gerheauser led the berths with solid work, while Cubs owner Philip Wrigley settled with Lou Novikoff amid a salary dispute.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Bruins
Cubs
Philip K. Wrigley
Lou Novikoff
Brooklyn Dodgers
Danny Murtaugh
Dodgers
Newt Kimball
Alex Kampouris
Washington
St. Louis Cardinals
Charley Fuchs
al Gerheauser
Phillies
Bill Lee
Kewpie Barett
Pittsburgh
Phils
Novikoff
Cardinals
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Frank
Rube) Melton
Philly
Redbirds
Big Mort Cooper
Boston
Cleveland
Indians
Yankees
Senators
Oscar Judd
Red Sox
Nehf McGraw World Series Ace Known for Nerves and Craft
Art Nehf, star pitcher for John McGraw's Giants, joined the club from Terre Haute. A compact left hander with a keen game sense, he thrived in big games, won 21 in 1920 and 20 in 1921, and appeared in 10 World Series games with four wins.
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Nehf
McGraw
Arthur Nehf
John McGraw
Giants
Art Nehf
Arthur
Terre Haute
George Sisler
Boston Braves
Hoosier
Pirates
Cubs
Cardinals
Reds
Dodgers
Nahf
Polo Grounders
Brooklyn
Yankees
Yanks
Carl Mays
Waite Hoyt
Joe Bush
Walter Johnson
Washington
Tom Zachary
Herb Pennock
Phoenix
Pitching and managers shape wartime baseball era
The column praises Harold Ruel for turning pitchers into winners and credits managers across clubs for reshaping staffs during wartime. It notes Humphries’ 10 inning gem, Bonham’s first loss, and Etten breaking a no hitter. References to Lee, Rigney, Lyons, Dietrich, Crosetti, Phelps, Landis, and Lombardi anchor the veterans and evolving rosters.
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New York
Johnny Humphries
Yankees
Chicago
Tiny Bonham
Nick Etten
Lee Ross
Harold Ruel
Cleveland
Humphries
Connie Mack
Buck Ross
Ted
Muddy Ruel
Landis
Phillies
Gordon Phelps
Pirates
Frank Crosetti
Judge Landis
Babe Phelps
Vern Stephens
Browns
Schnozzola Lombardi
Giants
Hans Lobert
Cincinnatis
Montgomery-Jack Title Bout Tonight Faces Hard Pick
The world lightweight championship bout between Bouncing Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery headlines at Madison Square Garden. With both fighters in good form, boxing writers weigh the Beau’s aggression against Montgomery’s power as fans await a likely tense 15 round battle tonight.
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New York
Beau Jack
Bobcat
Bob Montgomery
Emma
49Th Street
Madison Square Garden
Georgia
Philadelphia
Sammy Angott
Fritzie Zivic
Henry Armstrong
Bobcat Bob
Montgomery
Major League Leaders and Standings Summary
Major League leaders listed with batting and pitching honors across American and National Leagues. Notable names include Stephens St Louis Higgins Detroit Frey Cincinnati McCarthy Boston Camilli Brooklyn Walker Brooklyn Herman Brooklyn Wakefield Detroit Stanky Chicago Keller New York Ottany Maynard Washington Litwhiler Philadelphia Chandler New York and Murtaugh Philadelphia.
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Stephens
St. Louis
Higgins
Detroit
White
Philadelphia
Keller
New York
Spence
Washington
Johnson and Vernon
Frey
Cincinnati
McCarthy
Boston
Camilli
Brooklyn
Galen and Walker
Hite—White
Herman
Wakefield
Stanky
Chicago
Clary
F. McCormick
Kellner
Cleveland
viples—Keller
Vaughan
Carthy
Laabs
McQuinn
Chartak
Musia
Russell
Louis
Pittsburgh
Vernon
Ottany Maynard
New Case
York
Litwhiler
Chandler
Murtaugh
Carrasquel
Washingtn
Novikoff Set To Rejoin Cubs After Standoff
Lou Novikoff, a .300 hitter last season, nears a return to the Chicago Cubs after a two month standstill over contract terms. Manager Jimmy Gallagher had rejected a $6,500 offer and sought $10,000, with Novikoff having played semi pro and worked at a war plant. Rowland of the Los Angeles club made a development note as Chicago weighs its outfield options.
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Los Angeles
Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Lou Novikoff
Cubs
Wrigley Menagerie
Jimmy Gallagher
Askee
Novikoff
Lou
Gallagher
Chicago
Stan Hack
Ed Stanky
Clarence
Pants
Cubs Edge Haggling Over Retroactive Salary Terms
Wrigley owner and executives were in tense talks as Pants and Lou negotiated pay retroactive to season start. Lou planned to depart tonight by train for Chicago to continue discussions and resolve the salary dispute.
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Wrigley
Pants
Lou
Cubs
Chicago
Baseball Standings With Weather Postponements
Brooklyn defeats St. Louis 5 2 while Philadelphia wins 3 2 and Chicago 0 0. Other games postponed due to weather. Piedmont League Portsmouth 4 Roanoke 2 Dur ham 4 Norfolk 1 Lynchburg 1 Richmond 0 Southern Association Knoxville 9 Birmingham 7 Nashville 5 New Orleans 3 Little Rock 7 Chattanooga 6 Atlanta 8 Memphis 1.
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Portsmouth
Roanoke
Durham
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Richmond
Southern Association
Knoxville
Birmingham
Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Memphis
Probable Starting Pitchers and Won Lost Records
listings of matchups show St Louis at New York Kristv Wittig. Cincinnati at Brooklyn Walters v Head. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Klinger v Podgajny. Chicago at Boston Derringer v Barrett. New York at Cleveland Borony v Dean. Philadelphia at St Louis Christopher v Gatehouse. Washington at Chicago Leonard v Humphries. Boston at Detroit Hughson v Newhouser.
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St. Louis
New York
Krist
V. Wittig
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Walters
Ve. Head
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Klinger
Ve Podgajny
Chicago
Boston
Derringer
Barrett
Cleveland
Borony
Dean
St Louis
Christopher
Gatehouse
Washington
Leonard
Humphries
Detroit
Hughson
Newhouser
Elm Street Captures Division Softball Title
Elm Street won the northern division elementary school softball title by scoring seven runs in the second inning against Oak Hill on Oak Hill's field. Elm Street built its lead with a three bagger five singles and a walk aided by two Oak Hill errors as Hayworth and Turner pitched for Elm Street with Rains and French catching for Oak Hill.
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Elm Street
Oak Hill
Hayworth and Turner
Rains
Art Nehl Jr and Father Recalled For Multi-Faceted Lives
The piece recounts Arthur Nehl Sr a hotel and insurance man with a wide range of talents including pipe organist public speaker and loyal Lincoln admirer. It also highlights Art Nehl Jr a Navy pilot noted for shooting down six Japanese planes in the South Pacific and his football leaning heritage.
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Nehf
Abraham Lincoln
Bill Nye
Chauncey Depew
Arthur Nehl, Jr
Navy
Arizona
South Pacific
Art Nehl, Jr
Callura And Hanbury Renewing Family Feud In Match Tonight
Washington May 21. Jackie Callura and Lew Hanbury Jr prepare for a pre bout family clash at Aline's Arena. Lew brings a crew including his father Lew Sr and brothers Ray Mack Jimmy. Callura notes Hamilton Ontario kin. The bout pits NBA featherweight king Callura against Washington lightweight Hanbury in a tense feud.
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Callura
Hanbury
Washington
Aline’s Arena
Jackie Callura
Lew Hanbury, Jr
Callara
N.B.A
Hanbury House
Lew
Hanbury’s
Lew, Sr
Kid Brothers
All Gold
En Gloves
Ray
Mack the Mauler
Jimmy
Hanbury Victory Garden
Jackie
Calluras
Hamilton
Ontario
Johnny
Angelo
Joey
Charley
Davis Leads Locals With 74 In NC High School Golf
Wayne Davis shoots 74 to lift the Black Bison to a 330 team total and a 14 stroke lead over Greensboro high as the North Carolina State meet opens. Don Dunkelberger and Charlie Vance top individual scores. Raleigh and Tech teams post solid showings.
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Fred Flagler
Wayne Davis
Mar
Black Bison
North Carolina
Greensboro
Dunkelberger
Vance
Robert Little
Eugene Mills
Raleigh
Davis
Needham Broughton
Don Rhodes
Andy Merrilees
Hugh Morson
Tech High
Charlotte
Durham
Winston-Salem
Redwine Hardware
Shackelford
Mean
Ring Harris
Cecil's
Wright-Cline
Young Men's Clothing
Sears Roebuck
Sechrest Funeral Home
Beeson Hardware
R. Little
C. Vance
D. Cunningham
W. Gentry
D. Dunkersberger
W. Davis
Homer Holton
Alex Marsh
Hubert Scarbaugh
Will Roach
Percy Card
Sam Stutts
Glen Hopkins
Earl Sechler
Tommy Conder
Robert Lumbul
Jack Hawkins
Buck Ward
High Point
Charlotte Tech
Count Fleet Seeks Withers Victory at Belmont Park
Count Fleet, Derby and Preakness winner, aims for about $17,000 in the 68th Withers mile at Belmont Park. The front running colt, sired by Reigh Count and owned by Mrs. John D Hertz, should suit the race’s 1 1/16 miles as he breaks from Belmont’s backstretch and faces a single bend with speed and stamina required.
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New York
Count Fleet
Belmont Park
John D. Hertz
Belmont
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