Dodgers Manager Leo Durocher Faces Army Draft Notice
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher received draft board No. 133 notice on January 14. Rickey, Dodgers president, said Durocher would take the exam in St Louis if drafted, while Durocher, 38, noted he had not decided his future. The Dodgers face manpower concerns as Pete Reiser and Joe DiMaggio enlist, impacting spring training plans.
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Joe DiMaggio
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Whirlaway Sent to New Orleans After Florida Tracks Close
Whirlaway, the champion racehorse, shipped from Hialeah Park to New Orleans after Florida tracks closed. Owner Wright contemplates retirement to stud and trainer Ben Jones plans several races for the horse in New Orleans this year. About 1,200 horses were stranded by the shutdown. other Calumet horses head to New Orleans soon.
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Hialeah
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Ben Jones
Hesireos Thesea Cael II
New Orleans
Florida
Pinky Brown
WRU Sprangech Northern
Y' Intermediate League Game Ends In Close Defeat
A youthful Y' Intermediate League hustled to a narrow loss as the home team fought back in the final stretch. Key players from both sides contributed scorers and rebounds in a fast paced contest.
Brothers In Arms Eyler Brothers Serve Overseas
Glenn W. Eyler enlisted in November 1940 and served overseas for months. His younger brother was drafted in June and stationed abroad for months. Letters began arriving home near Christmas. The photo shows Lt Eyler before he entered service.
Buffalo Ints To Train At Hagerstown Park
Buffalo Bisons of the International League will train in Hagerstown at the same park used by the Hagerstown Interstate League club. A 35 man squad will report April 1 for a three week stay with planned exhibition games against Syracuse. Gregory T. Mulleavy, new manager, will lead the group under General Manager John C. Stiglemeir e.
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Leo T. Miller
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Miller
Tom de la Cruz
Lynn Nelson
Jim Konstanty
Ens
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Goldstein
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Rosen
Caren
Mele
Cotelle
Real
County League Games Rescheduled and Coast Guard Visit
Tonight's basketball games are canceled and moved to January 22 as the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a top court attraction for January 29. Dave Cooper says Curtis Bay Coast Guard will play the County League All Stars two weeks from tonight, with sailors leading the field in their first appearance.
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Charley Keller
Dick Bowlus
Ox Fibre Brush Co
Teaene
Coast Guard
Cooper
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Moore, Kemp
Ramsburg
L. Murray
Ox Fibre
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DeMolay
Willard and Gardner
Coca Cola
Shipley and Michelberger
State Guards
Snodgrass and
Haover
Middletown
Stull and Murjray
Price Bros
Silentees Fall 45 33 Amid Ankle Injury To Bowman
Maryland State School for the Deaf loses to Blue Ridge College 45 to 33 as guard Fleet Bowman exits late with an ankle sprain that will sideline him for at least a month. The Silentees trailed 10 10 after the first period, then faded in the third quarter to a 33 24 deficit.
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New Windsor
Guard Fleet
Bowman
Silentees
Blue Ridge Basketeers
Singer
M.C. A
Walkersville High School
Frederick
M.S
Deer season bill in Frederick County draws scant support
A House of Delegates bill to end the deer closed season in Frederick County drew little attention or backing from local sportsmen who favor keeping the season closed for three more years. They note no deer killed by dogs in 1942 and prefer delaying opening until 1945.
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House of Delegates
Frederick County
Catoctin
Shortstop Target and Reds Help Mentioned
A baseball note mentions pursuing a good shortstop with expected aid from the Reds. It recalls pitchers Charlie Barrett Nate Andrews and Kyell Blackwell who won 51 games for the Chiefs in 1942, an item of notable importance.
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Reds
Leo
Charlie Barrett
Nate Andrews
Kyell Blackwell
Chiefs
Obstacle Course Record Is Made On New Course
A commando obstacle course test for Intermediate Department athletes yielded a new time mark. Thomas Eichelberger set a 6 second standard in the first trial, then Alfred Mayne lowered it in his second attempt amid about thirty competitors. Alvin G. Quinn praised the course and the boys’ performance as they weaved crawled jumped lifted and balanced through the gymnasium course.
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Intermediate Department
Thomas Eichelberger
Alfred Mayne
Alvin G. Quinn
Cointel Sey Aig
Argentina rejects Chile delay offer on Axis ties
Buenos Aires reports Critica and Noticias Graficas say Argentina refused Chile's proposal to delay breaking relations with the Axis until Chile is prepared to do so. Official details are unofficial and attributed to the two papers.
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Critica
Noticias Graficas
Argentina
Chile
Growth of Toolmaking Industry Through the Decades
Tool production rose from 22 million in 1982 to a peak of 139.2 million per month in 1942. The 1932 level was surpassed weekly last year, indicating sustained growth across periods.
Basketball Double Bill Divided By Teams
Walkersville hosts a two game set with Shipley Sport Store of Frederick facing Walkersville High School in varsity and alumni bouts. The varsity ended 34 to 20 with Jim Willard scoring late. alumni won 23 to 19 as Glade graduates rallied from the three point line.
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Shipley Sport Store
Frederick
Walkerville High School
Shipleys
Jim Willard
Glade
Gauss
Walkersville HL
Seipley Sports
K. Willard
Linton
Baker's Bowling League Latest Results
Frederick Junk Co. and Stup Bros. top Buckeystown Can and Everedy with wins. Storm Shipley and Rippeon lead while postponements delay Monday games at American Store and Bill's Sandwich.
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Everedy Co
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Stop Bros. 1A
Rippeon's Garage
Frederick Junk Co
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