Landmark Baseball Figure Landis Shaped Game He Loved
The article recalls Landis as a federal jurist who saved baseball by mediating the 1915 injunction case between the Federal League and the major leagues. It notes his role in absorbing the Federal League and restoring peace, and mentions the 1919 Black Sox scandal as a backdrop to his influence. It also references high stakes for players and executives and a pending continuation on page 10.
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Jem
Benny Mcoy
Philadelphia Athletics
Landis
Detroit
Baseball
Chicago White Sox
Chivauu
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Sys
Willie Clark Praised by Boxers in Golden Gloves
Raleigh Register notes after three hectic nights in Huntington that Willie Clark and other contenders upheld the tournament's tough pace. Smoky Gwinn praises Wild Bill and Frazier Hurst with respect while mentioning Stovall and Clark as top fighters in a field seen as keenly competitive toward potential Madison Square Garden appearances.
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Huntington
Yours
Smoky
Gwion
Ping Cooper Ito
Wildbill
Jun-cee
Ighters
Wild Bill
Bill
Frazier Hurst
Sammy Shamb- High
Agre Stovall
Payne
Smoky’ Gwinn
Tance
Salange
Omy
Brown
Clark
Madisonquare Garden
Scholastic basketball results across small towns and colleges
Martinsburg toppled Charleston 44 to 35 while Harpers Ferry beat Front Royal 57 to 34 and numerous other high school scores from West Virginia Maryland and nearby areas are listed. College games include West Liberty 73 Davis and Elkins 62 and Davidson 86 Clemson 48 with several boxing notes and a Kentucky conference tourney reference.
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Martinsburg
Charleston
Harpers Ferry
Front Royata
Williamsport
Shepherdstown
Hedgesville
Hancock
Williamson
Beaver
Bluefield
Barboursville
Montgomery
Milton
Guvan Valley
Huntington
Central
St. Joseph
Guyan Valley
Sistersville
Grantsville
St.Marys
Clarksburg
Fairmont West
Salem
Unidas
Elkins
Grafton
Bristol
Lost Creek
Charles Town
West Liberty
Davis and Elkins
Airmont State
Morris Harvey
Carlina
Wake Forest
St. Johns
Brooklyn
Ha- Mi
Allegheny
Grove City
Capital
Ohio
Otterbein
Davidson
Clemson
Maryland
Virginia Tech
North Carolina Colt
Negroes
Iward Univ
Hampden-Sydney
Virginia Military
Spring Hill
Millsaps
Guilford
Elon
Virginia
Little Creek
Amphibians
Mt. St. Marys
Towson
Johnny Osborne
High Coal
Eric Schein
Spencer
Junior Kee
Elkview
Bill Vance
Robert Bell
Jackie Jarrell
Delmar Hayes
Paul Ward
Proctorville
Wild Bill Clark Gains Reputation For Forcing Fights
In Beckley regional Golden Gloves action, Clyde Cousins William Clark and Bobby Callaway from The Raleigh Register advanced to finals by defeating opponents. Sammy Payne lost to Ed Martinez as Delmar Hayes faces Cousins and Clark meets Junior Kee in later rounds. Bobby Callaway scored his first K O, while Morton withdrew with a broken hand prior to tonight’s opening bout.
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BOB Wills Register Sports Baner
Huntington
Beckley
Radio Center
Clyde Cousins
William Clark
Bobby Callaway
Raleigh Register
Sammy Payne
Ed Martina
Cousins
Charleston
Snooks
Hayden
Delmar Hayes
Charleston Gazette
Clark
Kee
Eli View
Weather Cancels Beckley High Game With Princeton
The Woodrow Wilson vs Princeton basketball game was canceled due to impassable roads and heavy snow. Bus disruption and a packed schedule forced cancellation rather than postponement, with other area games also affected and some rescheduled for later dates.
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Princeton
Jerome van Meter
van Meter
Greyhound
Beckley
Shady Spring
Stoco
Mark Twain
Sophia
Pineville
Mullens
Woodrow Wilson High School Gymnasium
Flying Eagles
Rinceton
Seaon
Lead At Stake In Grade Cage Loop
In the fifth week of the Sunday School and fourth week of the Grade School basketball leagues at Central gymnasium Lincoln and Central sit atop with three straight league wins. Mabscott faces dangerous Institute in the Grade School opener while Presbyterian and Temple pace the SS circuit with four wins each. Lincoln vs Central features undefeated teams as Mabscott meets First Methodist and other matches fill the card.
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Noel. Christian
Central Gymnasium
Central
sixth _Braders
Lincoln
Mabscott
Dangerous Institute
Presbyterian
Methodist Temple
S. S
First Baptist
Episcopal
First Methodist
Temple
Christian
Methodist
Catholic
Institute
East Beckley
Sprague
Teel
Hollywood
Loss of Coaches Sparks Dodgers Clash with Yankees
Havana notes Leo Durocher laments the departure of coaches Dressen and Red Corrien to the Yankees. He introduces new coaches Pitler Sukeforth and Blades at the Dodgers training, insisting the team will rely on players to shape season results.
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Havana
Brooklyn Dodgér
Leo Durochér
Uderstood
Arlse Dressen
Red Corrién
New York Yankees
Ake Pitler
Clyde Sukeforth
Jay Blades
Dodgers
Volile Durocher
Dressen
Charlie
Dresin
Zaharias Keeps Favorite Golf Spot With Win Pair
Hollywood Florida The Associated Press Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver and Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio dominated in the second round of the women s international four ball tournament winning 6 and 5 to eliminate Georgia Miller of Miami and Aylma Strevel of Mount Clemens Michigan They face George Wilcox and Evelyn Odom of Miami next in pursuit of title defense
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Fla
Mildred
Babe
Didrikson Zaharias
Denver
Florida
Peggy Kirk
Findlay
Ohio
Zaharias
Miss Kirk
Georgia Miller
Miami
Aylma Strevel
Mount Clemens
Mich
Mrs. George Wilcox
Evelyn Odom
Cleveland Indains Take Chance on Wayne Blackburn
Cleveland signed Wayne Blackburn after a poor 1946 season with Indianapolis. Blackburn, 29, a minor league outfielder, sent a three page letter to President Bill Veeck explaining his case. Veeck noted Blackburn’s late season hot streak and asked Indianapolis manager Donie Bush to finalize terms.
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Cleveland
Inter
Wayne Blackburn
Indianapolis
American Association
Bill Veeck
Atd
Indians
Veeck
Blackburn
Milwaukee
Frank
Donie Bush
Fordham Reunites Prewar Grid Heroes for 1940s Coaching
Fordham announces two former Rams stars will join head coach Ed Danowski next fall. Ed Franco, a 1936 37 tackle and member of the seven blocks of granite, will coach the line. Jim Noble, quarterback of the Cotton Bowl 1941 and Sugar Bowl 1942 teams, will tutor the backfield.
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Frese New York
Fordham
Rams
Ed Danowski
Ed Franco
Hile
Jim Noble
Ram
Hartung Shows Promising Swing at Giant Camp
Highly touted rookie Clint Hartung has not yet hit a homer in spring training. Giants manager Mel Ott praises Hartung’s powerful cut at the plate during batting practice. Hartung, listed as an outfielder, can also pitch and took part in pitchers only practice yesterday.
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Clint Hartung
Associated Press
Pho Ariz
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Hartung
Senators Open Training Season in Orlando Under Bluege
The Washington Senators begin their ninth annual spring training in Orlando under manager Ossie Bluege. Twenty pitchers and catchers, including three players from the Orlando Florida State League champions, are to start the six week session. Infielders and outfielders report a week later.
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Senators
Associated Press
Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Ossie Bluege
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Finleigh Register
W. Va
Willie Clark
Bob Wills Register
Pechaleeee
Atlantic Christian
William and Mary
Norfolk Division
Wild Bill Clark
Paul Estep
Highcoal
Tommy Shamblin
Bob Paden
Huntington Y.M.C
Bobby
Paden
Cooper White
Noel Humphreys
New York
A. B
Mt. Hope
Oceana
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Baileysville
Wyoming
Gilbert
Glen Rogers
Trap Hill
Surveyor Gym
Clear Fork
MarshFork
Fayetteville
Charles Dunkley
Joe Reichler
Babe Zaharias
Gin
Jay
Borden
Bam
Pal
Akron
Ihe
Serutan
Johnstons Schrafft
McLeans
PRESH
Gillette Blue Blades
Lydia Pinkham
Putnam Dye
Doan
Absorbine Junior
Phillips
Magnesia
Kotex
Vie
Phewasee Ee Ees
Kaywoodie Pipes
Prince Albert
Chamberlain
Venee Stanback Blades
Carters
Kale
Calloway Heights
Jake Miller
Store NO
Harper Road
Fifth Wheel
Richmond
Dr. Caldwell
Beckley Post-Herald
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