Redskins 1942 schedule outlines six home games at Griffith Stadium
Washington releases the 55 game NFL slate listing six official home dates at Griffith Stadium plus a dress rehearsal with the Chicago Bears. The Indians host the Giants Rams and Cardinals and Brooklyn in late season as Army awaits potential December clash.
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Jack Sutherland
Dan Topping
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Philadelphia
Dutch Clark
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Cleveland
Green Bay
Death of Mount St Mary's baseball star Bill Lanahan shocks region
The former mound ace from Mount St Mary's College, Bill Lanahan, died in a quarry explosion near Easton, Pennsylvania. A right handed pitcher with an unorthodox delivery, Lanahan paired with catcher Brick Campbell and drew early interest from the Cleveland Indians while at Emmitsburg. he favored the New York Yankees, receiving a trial but details end abruptly.
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Easton
Mount
Lanahan
Campbell
Cleveland Indians
Emmitsburg
Tribe
Frederick
Bill
New York Yankees
Mountain athlete's struggle echoes past failed attempts
A Mountaineer athlete again falls short of the grade in a national pastime with a passing record noted as the third in recent years. Previous names include Vince Hopkins Mike Scerney and Fred Hering who will oversee training near Pittsburgh and Frederick. City officials fear snow delays McCurdy Field work as crews prepare for spring events.
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Mike Scerney
Pirates
Fred Hering
Pittsburgh Pirates
Eoovide
Echons
Wall
Frederick
McCurdy
Frederick State Guard Basketball Benefit Contests Announced
Frederick County State Guard conducts a shorthanded workout at the armory as preparation for Thursday's benefit game against Montgomery County All-Stars. Preliminary Bi-County Championship clash set between Frederick Saints and the YMCA.
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Montgomery County All-Stars
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Wolfpack
Dorsey Shipley
Buddy Nicklas
Bill Mask
Dick Smith
Bill Baer
Tommy Baumgardner
Sports Roundup of Boxing, Baseball and Military News
New York report notes aging champs and rising prospects as Wladek Zbysko returns to action in St. Louis while Ed Lewis mounts a comeback. Mentions Jimmy Johnston’s complaints, trainer schemes, and draft-related coaching moves. Overseas items list Chuck Gelatka, Angelo Monitto, and Lieut Robert Everett among others with military duty and athletic ties.
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Chuck Gelatka
Mississippi State
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Angelo Monitto
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West Texas State To Play Eastward In January Tour
The West Texas State basketball team will travel to New York Buffalo and Philadelphia next January to play games east of the state. Denver eyes major league ice hockey after the war, with plans pending. Dizzy Dean reportedly seeks higher pay for his radio broadcast contract.
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Exhibition Games The Anabas Fish Climbs Trees
A note describes the anabas fish of India climbing trees to seek water when streams dry. The piece highlights unusual survival behavior as streams go barren and water becomes scarce.
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India
Alsab Enters Derby After Winter Struggles
Alsab the Florida trained colt heads to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby after a poor winter, with owner Al Sabath highlighting a careful shipping plan. He breezed a mile in 1 43 5 and remains a Derby favorite despite past performance, aiming to prove his form in the Chesapeake Stakes at Havre de Grace on April 18.
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Hialeah
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Czechoslovakian Girls Gift Hand-Painted Egg Token
A hand-painted hard boiled egg is presented to their one and only as a token of love by Czechoslovakian girls. The gesture signals affection and cultural charm in a small, intimate scene.
Poor Training Season Behind M. Y. Yankees
The New York Yankees face a lusterless spring with McCarthy’s touted talent not fully showing, as infielders Hassett Priddy struggle at the plate while Levy crowds first base and Slly reshuffles. The club plans cuts later but keeps all players to avoid underselling the club’s potential.
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Oll
Yankee
Tne
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Buddy Hassett
Hassett
Priddy
Red Rolfe
Johnny Sturm
Army
Bean Ed Levy
Levy
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Yanks
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Hasgett
Bobo Knocks Out Franklin In First Round Victory
Pittsburgh heavyweight Harry Bobo rises from a fall to KO Lem Franklin in 2 40 of round one. The 21 year old deacon weighed 209 and moved into title contention before a 700 plus crowd at the indoor arena.
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Harry Bobo
Deacon
Cleveland
Lem Franklin
Bobo
Franklin
Lem
Harry
Indicted Mont. county restaurateur awaits trial
Hansel Hurst of Frederick was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury for breaking and entering and larceny. He was released on $1,500 bond to await trial. Police and sheriff’s office offered few details. Hurst said there must be a mistake to be corrected in a few days.
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Frank Fraley
Frederick Hustlers
Bernie Brooks
Hustlers
Brooks
Rockville
Montgomery County
Hansel Hurst
Frederick
Hurst
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