Jinx Persists as Cubs Lose Pitching Depth in 1943
1943 jinx haunts the Cubs at training camp in French Lick as Claude Passeau will not play this year and Derringer suffers a torn ligament. Derringer out for weeks, Passeau staying on his farm. Cubs lost a third of their pitching strength, complicating wartime return. Other clubs report snow and rain at camps and opening-day plans.
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Chicago Cubs
Bruins
Jimmy Wilson
French Lick
Ind
Claude Passeau
Paul Derringer
Passeau
Derringer
Cubs
New York Giants
Lakewood
J.j
Joe Medwick
Outfelder
Pittsburgh Pirates
Muncie
Frankie Frisch
Diamond
Cleveland Indians
Lafayette
al Smith
Sox
Chicago White Sox
Boston
Red Sox
Medford
Mass
Jimmy Dykes
Cleveland
Aggies Rally Behind Kurland Burdette For Round Win
In a curious world summary of a college basketball game, Texas A&M built a 30 14 lead after a tight first half. Bob Kurland and Floyd Burdette dominated, combining for 81 points as the Aggies pulled away to advance to the round of four over Canisius.
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Aggie
Canisius
Sloan poised for major league climb in Giants lineup
New York reports Bruce Sloan likely to become regular right fielder for the Giants after strong showing with Little Rock and Jersey City. Other notes cover Dan Topping courting Pete Cawthon, Johnny McNally's China letter, Doyle’s dual sport plans, Shucco comeback, new soil waterproofing chemical for Phillies, and Camp Wolters team success.
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New York
Mar
Army
Mel Ott
Bruce
Fatso) Sloan
Sloan
Little Rock
Giants
Jersey City
Travelers
Dan Topping
Pete Cawthon
Auburn
Tfe
Pete
Canton
International fishing contest slated for Acapulco in April
Mexico announces a international fishing contest to be held April 12 to 14 at Acapulco on the tropical Pacific coast. The event draws global entrants and is part of a government program to promote sport and tourism along the coast.
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Acapulco
Tropical Pacific Coast
Missing item delays Champaign homecoming display
A player rushed back to Champaign after realizing a forgotten item, but arrived too late to present it during the team’s welcome home party. The incident disrupted the planned display and created a last minute setback for the squad.
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National AAU Tourney Under Way in Denver Round of 16
Phillips 66 of Bartlesville Oklahoma, and Denver Ambrose Legions join Dow Chemicals of Midland Michigan and 20th Century Fox as top contenders in the National AAU basketball tournament in Denver. Phillips defeated Sioux City 65 43 with Johnny Helms scoring 25 in the fourth quarter while Denver Legions beat Chicago American Gears 47 37. First round results included Des Moines Boyz Harness Co 54 Spic and Span Cleaners 37 and Meramec Caverns 40 Colorado University School of Medicine 38 others advancing in the field.
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Mar
Phillips
Bartlesville
Okla
Ambrose
Dow Chemicals
Midland
Mich
Dow Arlays
Colorado Springs Army
20Th Century Fox
Meramec Caverns
Stanton
Old Home Bread
Sioux City
Bakers
Bud Browning
Johnny Helms
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Sooner Aggies Reach Semi finals in Eastern Tourney
In New York on March 21 the National Invitation tournament at Madison Square Garden set DePaul to face the Oklahoma Aggies and Kentucky to meet St John’s in the semi finals. A crowd of 16 273 watched Oklahoma beat Canisius 48 to 29 while Kentucky defeated Utah.
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Buffalo
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Mel Ott to Take Physical Exam Next Week for Army Duty
Lakewood New Jersey March 21 1943 Mel Ott may join the army before the National League season. Of 30 players listed 16 have been called or rejected by service three have army discharges one over age and another Cuban citizen. Ott will take his physical next week and Phil Weintraub and Johnny Wittig face pre induction exams. Several players are in the vulnerable class including Hausmann Luby Fischer Medwick Rucker Sloan Head Gardella and Nap Reyes. Becomes a recall of military status for ball club preparations.
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N. J
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Mel Ott
New York
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Navy
Buster Maynard
Henderson
N. C
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Phil Weintraub
Chicago
Johnny Wittig
George Hausmann
Hugh Luby
Reuben Fischer
Joe Medwick
Gua Mancuso
Joe Stephenson
Ray Berres
Ernie Lombardi
Johnny Rucker
Bruce Sloan
Charles Head
Dan Gardella
Polo Grounders
Billy Jorges
Nap Reyes
Havana
Cuba
Roy Nichols
Armed Service
Johnny Kerr
Bee Adams
Harry Feldman
Cliff Melton
Ken Miller
Ewald Pyle
Frank Seward
Bill Voiselle
Johnny Allen
Ken Brandell
Walter Ockey
Pepper Martin Rejoins Cardinals After Wartime Return
Pepper Martin, once famed as the wild hoss of the Osage, rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals as the youngest 40 year old player in the uniform. He spoke of baseball as a serious business and his role as holding down the fort for soldiers returning home. Manager Southworth added 19 Cardinals are in camp with Shortstop Martin Marion arriving soon, while Morton Cooper remains a holdout. Separately, Missouri football spring drills will start March 29 under coach Chauncey Simpson.
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Pepper) Martin
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Gashouse
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Mudcat
Seriou
Ora Burnett
Sacramento
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Morton Cooper
Sports Mirror: Baseball Trades and Boxing Bout Recap
A look back notes Tob Johnson’s trade from Philadelphia to Washington a year ago for Bobby Estalella and Jimmy Pofahi. Three years ago Joe Louis knocked out Abe Simon in a 13th round of a 20 round heavyweight title bout in Detroit. Five years ago Joe Medwick joined the St Louis Cardinals for 19000 and Earl Averill reached terms with the Cleveland Indians for 13000. Rep Cannon proposes moving clocks from daylight saving to standard time in November to February via a new bill.
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Danny) Doyle
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Garden Court
Uncle Sam
Jimmy Johnston
Tonny Shucco
Boston
Jimmy
Shucco
Louis
Joe
Hercules Powder Company
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Jimmy Pofahi
Joe Louis
Abe Simon
Detroit
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Earl Averill
Cleveland Indiana
Washington
Mar
Cannon
D-Mo
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FCC Bungling Focus Around Alaskan Task Force Tragedy
Rep Miller claims two sailors will confirm a U S task force was misled by the FCC about Japanese movements off Alaska The exchange centers on Admiral Hooper and Charles Denny as hearings resume with Miller charging amateur FCC staff with providing wrong naval information Denny denies and calls for specifics
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Mar
Miller
R-Mo
U.S
Stanford C. Hooper
Pearl Harbor
Amateus
Federal Communications Commission
Alaska
U. S
Denny
Admiral Hooper
38 Escort Carriers Delivered to Britain Under Lend Lease
Secretary Knox announced 38 escort aircraft carriers built in the United States have been delivered to Great Britain under the lend-lease program. The ships, about 10,000 tons, will join the allied anti submarine fleet in the Atlantic while 50 remain in U S service. carriers left without their planes and plans for plane delivery were not disclosed.
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Mar
Knox
United States
Great Britain
Atlantic
England
Mrs Roosevelt Praises Petroleum Refinery Work at Willemstad
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrived yesterday at Willemstad and voiced admiration for the President's praise of the magnificent work protecting the large petroleum refineries in the area.
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Knox Favors The Arabian Pipeline Amid War Needs
Secretary of the Navy Knox urged approval of a trans-Arabian pipeline to move Saudi oil for United Nations use. He said the 4 billion barrel reserve would fuel naval craft and planes, reduce tanker use, and stretch American and allied supplies in the Mediterranean and beyond. He framed the project as essential security and a nascent foreign policy, noting a Senate inquiry is anticipated.
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Mar
Knox
Luse
United Nations
Joint Chiefs of Staffs
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Red Sea
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England
Plana
Senate
Mason commissioned as first US vessel with mostly Negro crew
The destroyer escort U S S Mason was commissioned at Boston Navy Yard marking the first U S vessel with a predominantly Negro crew. Naval authorities report the crew comprises 160 Negro sailors and 44 whites. The item notes the event occurred March 21.
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Boston Navy Yard
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Mar
U.S.S. Mason
United States
Non-Residents Banned On 700 Mile Jump-Off Coast
London reports that to aid preparations for the western European invasion Britain bans non-residents from a 10 mile deep belt along more than 700 miles of England coast and from the Firth of Forth naval base. The restriction starts April 1 with limited entry for a few controlled individuals.
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Mar
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Wichita dealer fined for pleading guilty to WPB violations
Wichita refrigeration dealer William E. Evans was fined 500 yesterday by Federal Judge Guy T. Helvering after pleading guilty to violating War Production Board regulations. Dodge City partners Lawrence A. Bailey and Fred Musseman were fined 500 and 1,000 last week. Sentencing for Great Bend defendants Fred Sherman Lentz and Harry Daniel King, convicted of possessing stolen government property, was postponed to Wednesday.
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Mar
William E. Evans
Guy T. Helvering
Warreduction Board
Lawrence A. Bailey
Fred Musseman
Dodge City
Evans
Fred Sherman Lentz
Harry Daniel King
Great Bend
Navy personnel revamp eyed for postwar fleet needs
The House Naval Committee will study a proposed new personnel code for commissioned officers in the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. The inquiry will address how the U S Naval Reserve, grown from a fledgling to a giant with the shipbuilding boom, should be managed after the war.
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Pia
Congress
House Naval Committee
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Four Line Classified Ad Week Special Costs 96 Cents
A full week classified ad runs in four lines for a total of 96 cents. This special rate provides compact placement across the entire week, offering affordable visibility for small announcements. Limited period offer for local readers and businesses seeking brief, steady exposure.
Lunch item dropped as House committee cuts food program funding
Washington March 21 UP The house appropriations committee refused to recommend 50 million for operation of the school lunch program. The panel cut 93.5 million from the agriculture department supply bill and declined to authorize funds for the Farm Security Administration and revival of the crop insurance program. The committee noted pending FSA reorganization and rejected the emergency rubber project and related provisions.
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Washington
Mar
House
Agricultural Department
Farm Security Administration
FEA
Finance Corporation
Bus Plunge Into River Kills Thirteen in Passaic
In Passaic New Jersey an interurban bus plunged from an ice covered bridge into an 18 foot river channel killing thirteen. Six passengers and one rescue worker were rescued in good condition at hospitals as search teams resumed for possible more victims.
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N. J
Passaic River
Nazi pilot obstinately shadows convoy in North Atlantic
An Atlanta report notes a British seaman witnessed a long range Nazi fighter shadowing a convoy for days. After requests to divert, the German pilot answered okay and the plane circled in the opposite direction. Also, marriage licenses were issued to John Dixon Parker and Irma Hambleton in Douglas County.
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Mar
Ken Backhouse
North Atlantic
John Dixon Parker
Irma Hambleton
DeSoto
Douglas County Court House
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