Yankees Crown World Champions Amid Parade of Names
The New York Yankees are proclaimed world champions with a photo caption listing players Ernie Bonham Jim Turner Marv Breuer Bill Zuber John Murphy Paul Schreiber John Lindell Nick Etten Tommy Byrne Atley Donald Bill Dickey and trainer Eddie Froelich in the top row. Middle row features Charlie Keller Spud Chandler Tuck Stainback Oscar Grimes Marius Russo Hank Borowy Ken Sears Joe Gordon George Stirnweiss. Front row shows Roy Weatherly Bud Metheny Frank Crosetti Bill Johnson Art Fletcher manager Joe McCarthy and coaches Earl Coombs John Schulte Charlie Wensloff Rollie Hemsley.
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NEW York Yankees
Ernie Bonham
Jim Turner
Marv Breuer
Bill Zuber
John Murphy
Paul Schreiber
John Lindell
Nick Etten
Tommy Byrne
Atley Donald
Bill Dickey
Eddie Froelich
Charlie Keller
Spud Chandler
Tuck Stainback
Oscar Grimes
Marius Russo
Hank Borowy
Ken Sears
Joe Gordon
George Stirnweiss
Showmanship and coaching views in early sports roundup
New York critics note lack of player introductions at baseball games and discuss Marius shifting from first base to pitcher. Lt Com Mal Stevens and Andy Kerr question coaching overemphasis and suggest football may benefit from less specialization.
World Series Grabs Attention Away from Rambling Cardinals
Tommy Fitzgerald of the Louisville Courier Journal notes the World Series dominates public attention, diverting focus from lingering Ram and Cardinals missteps as baseball fans shift to the national championship showdown.
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Tommy Fitzgerald
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cardinals
One Minute Sports Page Highlights Early 1940s Football Picks
Stout Steve Owen praises Steagies for improving the T formation over the Bears after watching Phil Pitt. Herman Hickman backs Navy tackle Don Whitmire as top All-America candidate. October Lexington trotting races considered to recoup yearling losses. Penn State soccer captain named by mail. seven 1942 lettermen in the armed forces advise split duties for Lombana and Schnure. Jackie Robinson mentioned from Cornell.
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Steve Owen
Phil Pitt
Giants
Steagies
Chicago Bears
Herman Hickman
Navy
Don Whitmire
Alabama
Lea McNamara
T. ‘A. Duke
Henry H. Knight
Ress Edwards
Lexington
Penn State
Bill Jeffrey
Jose Lombana
Sammy Schnure
Jackie Robinson
Cornell
Soldier boxing bout at Camp Lee ends with knockout in darkness
In Nghteet a soldier knocked his opponent heavy and hard. the victim's head hit the floor, an electrical connection was jolted loose and the lights went out. Referee Joe Bauers counted the knocked man out as he was lifted to a stool. Wilbur Jennings notes the bout was worse than a payout in the dark.
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Camp Lee
Joe Bauers
Wilbur Jennings
Richmond News-Leader
New Weapon Duke Fans Hope For New Use This Saturday
Poole, a husky end, kicked a 17 yard field goal from a tough angle in last week’s game against Jacksonville. If Saturday’s game is close, he may be called on again. Scientists estimate the Sierra and Pacific Coast ranges are about 20,000,000 years old.
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Carolina
Duke
Poole
Husky
Jacksonville
Sierra
Pacific Coast
Garland Named Mercury Leader at Elwood Hotel Meeting
Robert G. Garland was elected president of the Mercury Athletic Club with Jim Steele as vice president and deft Pierce and F. Morehead as board members. Garland serves in the U S Army and will return before resuming the presidency. The group plans an annual Ladies Night banquet and dance and set a follow up meeting for Monday at 7:80 at the Elwood to finalize arrangements.
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Robert G
Pee Wee) Garland
Mercury Athletic Club
Elwood Hotel
Jim Steele
Deft Pierce
F. ©. Morehead
Board of Governors
Garland
U. S. Army
Garand’s
the Elwood
Duke Faces Tar Heels After Navy Setbacks
Duke assesses flaws shown in a 1942 season opener with Navy focusing on tackling pass defense and fumbles. Coach Eddie Cameron plans extended practice to fix issues ahead of Carolina clash. Jim Copley and Pat Preston starred for Duke. Ernest Knotts emerges as key relief guard. Saturday’s game expected to sell out with limited bleachers due to labor shortages.
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Enterprise
Durham
Navy
Duke Blue Devils
Carolina Tar Heels
Dukesters
Cameron
Duke
Blue Devil
Baltimore
Eddie Cameron
Jim Copley
Pat Preston
Wake Forest
Howard Hartley
Ernest Knotts
Albemarle High School
Blue Devils
S.R.O
Perch Snatched by Water Shake in James River
In Richmond Virginia H Smith reeled in a large perch from the James River but a five foot water shake knocked the fish from the hook and into the water.
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Richmond
H. Smith
James River
Cat nurse rescues orphaned rat as feline keeps pests in check
In Sacramento, a cat named Pachi ta who birthed seven kittens at the Sacramento Wool Company adopts and tends a baby rat, feeding and washing it like a true kit. She still drives off other mouser cats while maintaining pest control duties. The piece also advises winter safety steps to prevent falls on icy outdoor paths.
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Sacramento
Pachita
Bison Ready to Battle Yellow Jackets in Lexington
Mack Bison football coach Tony Cernugel drills his squad at Holt-Mofftt Field in Lexington preparing for Friday night’s game against the favored Yellow Jackets. The Wednesday practice featured heavy conditioning, blocking and tackling work, and a 30 minute game scrimmage.
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Earl Gibson
Tony Cernugel
Mack Bison
Yellow Jacket
Holt-Moftt Field
Lexington
Bison
Jack Ferree
Curt McDonald
Bob Koonts
Cernugel
McWalker
Lloyd
Siderton
Braswell
Levina
Bill
Wiley Clary
Bill Brewer
Yellow Jackets
Casey on the mound leads Norfolk to Game of the Series
Huge Hugh Casey, former Brooklyn reliever, wins opening game 3-0, then a 5-3 extra inning victory, and a 1-0 win to even the series. Norfolk Naval Training Station clinches title with seventh game victory after Casey holds two-hit, six-inning effort before reliever is keyed by a 1-0 score.
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Norfolk
Casey
Hugh Casey
Brooklyn
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Norfolk Naval Training Station
VPO adds two veterans to Virginia Pol Span Institute staff
Walter Crawford former Illinois assistant under Bob Zuppke and Patrick Henry Kane ex Boving mentor at Chicago C. V. O. join the Virginia Pol Span Institute athletic staff.
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Blacksburg
Walter Crawford
Bob Zuppke
University of Illinois
Patrick Henry Kane
Chicago C. V. O
Virginia Pol Span Institute
Notre Dame Named Top Team in AP Football Poll
Notre Dame is voted No 1 by 86 of 99 writers in the AP weekly poll. Michigan coach Fritz Crisler praised Notre Dame after their 35 to 12 win, while Army Navy and Penn State follow with strong showings in the rankings.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Bar Crisler
Ann Arbor
Wolverines
Parenthis
Army
Navy
Pennsylvania
Purdue
Duke
College of Pacific
del Monte Preight
March Field
Memphis
Naval Air Teche
Or Tecnicians
Dartmouth
LSU Pool Popular With Army Trainees
LSU swimming coach reports more than 60 000 pool admissions this summer as Army trainees flood the outdoor pool. Soldiers pass a test by swimming its length and then face harder exercises, with popularity and the swim's rating driving participation.
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Baton Rouge
W. G. “Hickey” Higginbotham
Louisiana State University
L.S.U
Army
Captain James Kehoe Leads Army Athletic Wins
Captain James Kehoe, once Maryland’s standout star in track basketball and tennis, coaches the 321st infantry regimental team to boxing glory at CAMP HORN Arizona. Kehoe, undefeated in college track, has served as Maryland coach and director of physical education before his army posting.
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Camp Horn
Ariz
James Kehoe
Army
University of Maryland
Rist
Wildcat
321St Infantry
Kehoe
Maryland
Murders in U S Fall Short of Prewar Average in 1943
In the first half of 1943 murders in the United States ran 4.4 percent below the pre war average, reflecting lower homicide levels during early wartime.
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U.S
Duke and North Carolina Ready for Major Classic
Richmond reports Duke and North Carolina stage a key matchup as both teams sharpen for the season clash at Durham. Duke works hard after a Navy loss with wind sprints while UNC adapts new plays to trouble the Blue Devils and captains miss action due to injuries. Wake Forest prepares for NC State in Raleigh and South Carolina readies for Clemson after golfer injuries.
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Navy
Eddie Cameron
Duke
Middies
Chapel Hill
Tom Young
Blue Devils
Young
Craven Turner
Ray Poole
Hardy Henry
North Carolina State
Wolf
Wake Forest
Bill McCormick
Sf Shariotte
Armed Forces
Doc Newton
Raleigh
University South Carolina
Clemson Tigers
Jack Jones
Inries
Lamotta Stops Walker in Philadelphia Bout
Jake Lamotta of New York stopped Johnny Walker of Philadelphia in a recent bout. The card also listed Al Gomez of Chicago versus Jimmy Joyce of Gary Indiana with indicated rounds.
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Philadelphia
Jake Lamotta
New York
Johnny Walker
Chicago
al Gomez
Ted Jimmy Joyce
Gary
Ind
Giants Devour 35 Pounds of Hot Dogs at Camp Lee
At Camp Lee Virginia the New York National Professional League football team arrived and, during a single meal, consumed 35 pounds of hot dogs.
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Camp Lee
New York
Giants
Yankees win 1943 World Series as Cards falter at bat
The New York Yankees claimed the 1943 World Series title after a season where St. Louis led in most batting and fielding but failed to convert with runners on base. Key moments included Bill Johnson's bases loaded triple in game three, Joe Gordon's double and Bill Dickey's single in game four, and Dickey's two run homer in game five. Murry Dickson, on special leave from the Army, pitched for St Louis, while Cooper and Lanier commented on the decisive pitch to Dickey.
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Ned Nordness
ST. Louis
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Bombers
Bill Johnson
Joe Gordon
Bill Dickey
Yanks
Marius Russo
Dickey
Army Department
Murry Dickson
Max Lanier
Sam
Cardinals
Terry Moore
Slaughter
Mort Cooper
Spud Chandler
Dickey Hero
Homer
Rank Crosetti
San Francisco
Joe McCarthy
Joe Louis
Frankie
Walker Cooper
Stan Musial
McCarthy
Chandler
Cardinal Stars Report To Induction At Jeffson Barracks
Cardinal centerfielder Harry Walker and rookie pitcher Alpha Brazie reported for induction at Jeffson Barracks this morning ending their series and joining military service.
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Cardinal
Harry Walker
Alpha
Bet) Brazie
Jeffson Barracks
Old Rivals May Decide Tilt By Air
Chapel Hill Oct 12 The Carolina and Duke football teams are nearly even but Jamerson expects the outcome to be decided in the air with a 7 to 14 point range as the classic draw near. The rivalry game may draw the largest crowd of the season with scarce seats reported at the 30 yard line and near Duke line.
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Carolina
Billy Myers
Jack Hussey
Duke
Durham
Hussey
Jacksonville
Myers
Barney Poole
Enterprise
Chapel Hill
Blue Devils
Dick Jamerson
Jamerso
Tar Heels
Jamerson
Kitchen fire safety tips for households
Keep pans knives and other utensils out of children's reach. Cover scalding liquids before carrying them. Clean up any grease spills immediately. A handful of salt or soda can help extinguish flames in a frying pan. Do not rely on water to put out a grease fire.
Crosetti Tops Cardinals in Fall Classic Bouquets
Crosetti is hailed as the series standout as the Yankees win 4 games to 1 over the St. Louis Cardinals. The piece notes Chandler and Dickey shine for New York, while Crosetti’s defense and timely hitting anchor the victory and his clinching role earns praise from McCarthy. Data on attendance and prize pool accompany the recap.
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ST. Louis
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