Chicago Cubs Seek Return to Heights
Chicago Cubs, preparing at Catalina Island, showcase a young core under Frank Frinch and aim to regain NL supremacy. The club traces a history from the 1876 league founding to 1930s pennants, highlighting stars like Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Frank Schulte, Mordecai Brown, Gabby Hartnett, and Charlie Grimm while noting ownership changes and coaches through eras of World Series appearances.
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Frank Schulte
Mordecai Crown
Johnny King
Oreal Gverul
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Charlie Gerrim
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Breezes Aid Local Sail Warmup Tests
The 22nd annual Midwinter Regatta prep events drew westerly winds and sun as 12 boats raced from Newport Harbor jetty to Long Reach break water. Nimbus, skippered by Tomy Thomas, won the main race with 4 hours 20 minutes, edging Paloma raced by Mike Burke by under four minutes. Tommy Ramecy led a separate Sabot class lineup with El Lobo as top competitor.
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Illini Grip Big Ten Vies With Close Basketball Wins
In Champaign Illinois beat Purdue 76 68 to remain in the Big Ten hunt. Indiana edged Northwestern 64 63 for its eighth conference win. Iowa beat Wisconsin 73 44 in Madison before 13000 fans. Michigan State defeated Chicago 33 23 at East Lansing. Minnesota overwhelmed Ohio State 10 54 to move deeper into the standings.
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South western International formed by league merger
YUMA Ariz Feb 17 UP a new 10 team Class C baseball league the Southwestern International was formed tonight by merging the Sunset and Arizona Texas leagues. The lineup includes Phoenix Tucson Bisbee Douglas El Paso Las Vegas New Yuma San Bernardino El Centro Mexicali and Tijuana. Porterville was dropped after last minute protests, with leaders vowing to protest to minor league czar George Trautman. Powers was named president and Don Ponder of El Paso was named chairman of the board.
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Porterville
Len Powers
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Frank Brown
David Johnson
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Brown
George Trautman
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Don Ponder
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Two Hurlers Accept Terms With Boston Braves for 1951
Boston Feb 17 Two more pitchers have accepted terms with the Boston Braves for 1951 leaving nine unsigned. Johnny Antonelli a 20 year old left hander from Rochester N Y signed a 65000 bonus baby contract. Max Sargent of Pawtucket RI telephoned Quinn agreeing to terms and will join the Braves in spring training in Providence. Robay Hogue remains unsigned and is expected to report from his Miami home to Bradenton Fla training grounds.
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Johnny Antonelli
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Robay Hogue
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Old-timer Miller Sparks Bowling Heat at Belmont Lanes
C A Miller, longtime Seal Beach official and avid golfer, continues a blistering bowling run at Belmont, bowling 707 in a pot game and posting a recent 1809 nine-game series. The 700 series remark stands out as he balances city duties with frequent league play and late-night matches.
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Aries
Vike Baseballers and Marines Split Twin Bill at Pendleton
In a servicemen’s field doubleheader, City College’s Bob Howard and Jim Munsey homered as the Vikings surged for an eight run third inning in the nightcap for a 9 to 8 win over Camp Pendleton Marines. Rapid Buck Floyd beat the locals 9 to 0 in the opener on a three hit game. Bob Decker earned the second game win as it was called after five innings.
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Bucks to Pick New Grid Boss
Ohio State trustees meet to name a football coach with Wayne Hayes as sole nominee. If approved, Hayes will leave Miami University to coach the Buckeyes for spring practice. The process faces delays amid campus turmoil and competing influences from Paul Brown and others.
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Woody) Hayes
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Going Away Upsets in Miami Beach Handicap at Hialeah
Brookmeade Stable's Going Away won the $20,000 added Miami Beach Handicap at Hialeah Park on the grass, defeating Latin in portation Cuore by a neck, with Palatine Stebie's Chicle Tl in fourth. Going Away timed 2 3 12-5 for a mile and a half, returning $5.30, $2.30, and $240 for a $2 bet. first money was $8,650.
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Shea Named Coach for Sacramento Solons
Merve Shea, former big league catcher, coach and scout, has been signed as coach for the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League. He joins at Stockton spring training camp March 1.
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Browns Cut Bruner from roster to San Antonio farm club
St. Louis Browns optioned pitcher Jack Bruner to their San Antonio farm club today. The move leaves the Browns with 34 active players on the roster.
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Heydler Recalls 1920 Baseball Commissioner Controversy
AN DIEGO Feb 17 AP. John A Heydler 81 recounts the 1920 drive for a commissioner. He recalls the Black Sox scandal and a two man selection race, noting Johnson favored an insider while Comiskey Ruppert pushed for Landis. Public pressure pushed swift agreement from the AL to offer Landis a seven year term.
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Blues Buy Pitchers From Frisco
Kansas City Blues of the American Association announced tonight the purchase of three players from the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. Ralph Buxton 36 relief pitcher Don Land 33 infieldER and Roy Partee 32 catcher are all right handed.
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Don Land
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Long Island Coach Apologizes to Ref
Long Island University basketball coach Clair Bee apologized to referee W. H. Kisner Jr after LIU's 62 61 loss to Arizona in Tucson on January 29. Bee's public statement, at Kisner's request, aimed to end claims of dishonesty or collusion and condemned alleged misquotations. Kisner, with 23 years of officiating, said the accusation was the first of its kind.
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Barton New Pilot of Fresno Cards
Fresno Calif Feb 17 Laurence Barton a left handed first baseman from Gardena California is the new manager of the Fresno Cardinals of the California League He replaces Roland Le Blanc catcher manager who was sold to Rochester of the International League Barton 33 began his professional baseball career in 1932 signed with the St Louis Cardinals
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Hogan Leads Investigation Into College Basketball Fix
New York AP The district attorney's office questioned several persons including players about a possible college basketball fix. District Attorney Frank Hogan arrived to direct the inquiry amid bribery and conspiracy charges against Manhattan College figures.
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Cornelius Kelleher
Sooners Top Kansas State In Upset Showdown
Norman Feb 17 07 Oklahoma basketball upset No 3 Kansas State 49 46 as Marcus Freiberger 6 11 senior center powered the second half with 16 of 21 points. Wildcats snap a long unbeaten run and fall to 3 losses in 21 games, Oklahoma moves to 12 7 overall and 4 7 in conference.
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Ex big leaguer faces manslaughter charges
RED BLUFF February 17 Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lee Grissom is set to face manslaughter charges next Tuesday. Superior Judge Curtiss E Wet ter refused to dismiss the charge connected to the tavern brawl last July that left Warren Shermmer dead.
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Craig's Last Minute Shots Save San Jose
San Jose State edged the University of San Francisco 61 to 59 at Cow Palace as Elmer Craig sparked the rally with a push shot and a drive-in score in the final 45 seconds after a 57‑all tie.
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Browne Sets World Barrel Jumping Mark
Grossinger New York February 1 Terry Browne a 31 year old Detroit fireman jumped 15 barrels for 27 feet 10 inches to set a new world record in the 195h world barrel jumping championship. The old mark was 27 feet 9 inches set by Ed Lang of Sareenac Lake in 1926.
Hockey Scores from Montreal and Cincinnati Matchups
Fragmented OCR text reports hockey scores involving Montreal and Cincinnati with unclear team names and stray characters. Readable portions suggest a game result or score lines but specifics are not discernible.
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