Fishing Tales From Newport Vermont Awe Readers
A Newport Daily Express note from sports editor Wendell Jalime highlights Newport Vermont as a fishing hub on Lake Memphremagog. A recent haul of 18 landlocked salmon weighed 100 pounds in 90 minutes. locals fish from a railroad bridge and can return by noon train. A tale recalls a Boston Montreal train stop where a spectator fished, cooked, and dined aboard. Other anglers include Sam Williams and Sheriff A E Tripp chasing trout at Hartwell Pond, where a 27 inch eight pound lake trout proved a youngster’s trick, with a small trout still on the line.
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Fishermen Move From Bridge to Clyde River
Lalime notes the annual run is declining and fishermen pivot to the Clyde River for better luck. He adds regret about missing with hindsight, implying recent timing affected catches. The snippet captures a shifting fishing effort and sentiment.
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Lalime
Saratoga Racing Definitely Out
New York state rejects reconsideration of the Saratoga racing ban for the summer after talks with Saratoga Springs officials and federal representatives. Governor Dewey’s secretary James C. Hage ty said the federal government asked New York to cooperate in conserving tires and gasoline, and the state will continue to do so.
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New York
Saratoga Springs
James C. Hagerty
Dewey
Army Asked For Liberal Grid Views
Three Congressmen urge the Army to allow soldiers in college training to participate in athletics during wartime. They cite Navy practice, discuss time and transport limits, and say public support remains strong for football at a sizable scale. Weiss notes wartime leadership benefits from competitive sports.
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Congressional Friends of Football
Millard G. White
F. H. Osborn
Special Service Division
Otto L. Nelson
General Staff
Theodore P. Bank
Stimson
White
Nelson
War Department
Minor League Scoring Notes From Piedmont and Southern Circuits
Richmond Roanoke game postponed with Lynchburg 5 to 2. Memphis beat Chattanooga 6 to 0. New Orleans edged Knoxville 2 to 1. Birmingham defeated Nashville 3 to 2 in 13 innings. Little Rock at Atlanta postponed.
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Lynchburg
Southern Association
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Chattanooga
New Orleans
Knoxville
Birmingham
Nashville
Little Rock
Atlanta
Portsmouth
Richmond
Norfolk Teneeeenee
Durham
Roanoke
Novikoff Debuts for Cubs Against Giants in 1943 Opener
Chicago Cubs outfielder Lou Novikoff, a holdout who agreed to terms this week, will make his season debut in left field batting sixth against the New York Giants. Manager Jimmy Wilson chose him for the first opportunity and Novikoff indicated he is in top shape.
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Lou Novikoff
Cub
New York Giants
Jimmy Wilson
Novikoff
Lookouts Fast Pace Games Spark Umpire Order
In Chattanooga Tennessee the Lookouts played four straight games against the Atlanta Crackers in 1:45, 1:45, 1:27 and 1:35, illustrating President Billy Evans’s order for quicker games taking effect in the Southern Association.
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Tenn
Billy Evans
Southern Association
Atlanta Crackers
Chattanooga Lookouts
DePalma Then and Now Leading Planes From Racing Roots
FARMINGDALE N Y Ralph DePalma once roared to speed and now directs transmission laboratories at Fairchilds Ranger division. He says racing testing gave airplane engines power and durability while lab simulations replace dangerous on track trials. He recalls battles with Resta and Oldfield and notes the sports impact on progress in science and aviation.
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Memory Lane
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Barney Oldfield
Luke Sewell Shaken by Browns' Errors in May
St Louis Browns owner Luke Sewell frets over a 27 game road trip after 12 losses with six by error or walk. The Browns tie Chicago for sixth in the American League as Niggeling loses a potential no hitter in a 14th inning setback. Sewell notes nine postponed games, leaving five fewer played than the Indians.
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Rick Ferrell
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Sewell
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Indians
Taylor Forgotten Man In Montgomery's Climb
New York May 26 Bob Montgomery emerges as champion in a lightweight tournament saga. Herman Taylor promotes the bout scene while Montgomery defeats rivals including Allie Stolz and Tippy Larkin to claim the crown. The Pennsylvania commission weighs in on his near flawless record and potential title confirmation next Wednesday.
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Bob
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Herman Taylor
Philadelphia
Taylor
Sammy Angott
New York State Athletic Commission
Allie Stolz
Tippy Larkin
Beau
Askmenow and Evaporate prime Belmont odds in Coaching Club
The Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park today features Askmenow and Evaporate from the H. P. Headley stable as 8 to 5 favorites. La Reigh, trained by Tony Pelleteri, is 2 to 1 with Nellie L. benched, leaving a $10,000 purse without Nellie L. in the race.
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Belmont
H. P. Headley
Askmenow
Evaporate
Tony Pelleteri
la Reigh
Nellie L
Acorn
Dizzy Trout Switches to Contact Lenses
Detroit Tigers pitcher Dizzy Trout wore contact lenses briefly after finding his eyesight hindered his pitching. He discarded them saying the catcher was large enough for him to see and that was all he needed.
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Detroit
Dizzy Trout
Detroit Tigers
Comiskey’s Lasting Impact On Baseball And First Base Innovation
Charles Albert Comiskey revolutionized defensive play by moving pitchers to cover first base and improving fielding at every position. The Chicago founder helped form the modern game, guiding teams across Dubuque St Louis and Cincinnati before owning the St Paul Club and later the White Sox era.
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Detroit Nationals
Eads Named for Army Draft as Whirlaway Jockey
Wendell Eads, prominent jockey for Warren Wright’s Calumet Farms, is at Louisville for a draft physical and may join the military. The 20 year old Charleston Illinois native has mixed results on Whirlaway, with six wins and two seconds from eight rides, and recently quipped he may become “Wendell the Wallflower.” Belmont officials suspended jockey Venancio Nadar for 10 days for insubordination, and William Woodward donated Kentucky Derby winner Omaha to Belmont’s breeding bureau to be sent to Lookout Stallion Farm in Avon New York.
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Associated Press
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Fights Last Night in New York Stop Billy Pinti by Chalky Wright
Chalky Wright of Los Angeles stopped Billy Pinti of Rome New York in a fourth round upset last night in New York. Wright, at 130 pounds, delivered decisive offense to secure the win.
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N. Y
Redbirds At Home Likely To Open Up
The St. Louis Cardinals in Sportsman Park for a long stay after a strong eastern swing. They swept two doubleheaders from the New York Giants, totaling 52 hits and 26 runs with five homers. They’ve won nine of 13 on the trip and eight of 14 against western teams, drawing praise from NL managers. The Dodgers, though challenged, still loom in first place. The Yankees face a tougher stretch as Cleveland challenges in the junior circuit.
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Associated Press
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Seven Champions Set For Big Test At National Meet
Seven champions have informed Secretary-Treasurer Dan Ferris they will defend titles at the national A.A.U. track and field championships at Randalls Island June 19-20. Expected entrants include Harold Davis of California in the 100 and 200 meters, Cliff Bourland of Southern California in the 400, Gil Dodds of Boston A. A. in the 1500, Greg Rice of Kings Point in the 5000, Bill Cummins of Rice Institute in the 110-meter high hurdles, Adam Berry of Camp Carson in the high jump, and Frank Berst of New York A. C. in the 56-pound weight throw.
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Randalls Island
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Boston A. A
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Merchant Marine Academy
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Bill Cummins
Rice Institute
Corp
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Camp Carson
Colo
Frank Berst
New York A. C
Detroit bowler Therman Gibson defeats Varipapa by 160 pins
Therman Gibson, formerly of Grand Rapids and now bowling in Detroit, outscored the famed Andy Varipapa by 160 pins over a 20 game match marking a notable victory in regional bowling circles.
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Therman Gibson
Grand Rapids
Andy Varipapa
Major League Record Games Today
Detroit at New York with Newhouser facing Donald in a 1-1 vs 0-1 matchup. Cleveland visits Boston as Bagby 5-1 faces Hughson 2-2. Chicago at Philadelphia features Lee 0-1 against Arntzen 1-1. St Louis at Washington lists Muncries or Niggeling 1-1 against Pyle 3-3 in tonight’s schedule.
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Ve Hughson
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Muncries
Niggeling
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Washington Seeeeer
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Macon and More Fall Matchups
Matchups listed include Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh Macon with a 3-1 record, Gerheauser facing Walters after New York at Cincinnati night game, and Javery or Cooper opposing Lanter for Boston at St. Louis night action.
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M. Cooper
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