Football in War Time Predicts Strong Army Leagues
Wide World columnist notes National Professional Football League veterans face cutbacks as 158 players are in the armed services. Elmer Layden argues competitive athletics boost teamwork and loyalty, predicting strong Army elevens and continued football in 1942 despite manpower losses. Training camps begin within six weeks.
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Wide World
Chicago
America
Elmer Layden
National Professional Football League
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Layden
War Department
Army Emergency Relief Fund
Army
Teague
Navy
Cubs Triumph over Red Sox in 9 inning clash
Merullo and Sisti pace a Boston nine with 2 run drives while Ross and Gremp homer for Chicago. Lom bardi Holmes collect two base hits as Sisti and Gremp also drive in runs. Javery Sain Olsen Mooty and Tost stranded, Tost the winning pitcher over Mooty in a 9 inning game before 6909 fans.
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Red Sox Remain Four Games Back After All Star Interlude
Baseball yesterday featured strong mound work across both leagues after the three day all star break. Charlie Wagner pitched 11 innings for a 2-1 Red Sox win over the Tigers aided by Joe Cronin’s pinch hit. Hank Borowy and Johnny Beazley led pitchers with six or fewer hits allowed as the Yankees and Dodgers maintained division leads.
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Browns
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Buddy Blair
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Champ Wins but Loses Prestige
In Spokane Marvin Bud Ward struggles in the Western Amateur third round as top contenders threaten his title. Abbott of Lowry Field shines with a four under par to defeat Baird while other notable players including McCormick Wech Wehrle Givan and Bailey advance, signaling a tight chase to Sunday’s finals.
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Phil Baird
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Bruce McCormick
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Houston
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Braves Triumph In 13th Inning Thriller Over Cubs
In a long afternoon game, Buddy Gremp hit a decisive home run in the 13th inning to lift the Boston Braves over the Chicago Cubs 4-3. Rip Sewell kept the Phillies to five hits but faced a tight margin before relievers gave up seven hits and eight runs in one frame. A gate of 36308.51 was recorded.
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Braves
British submarine sinks merchant ship and naval auxiliary
London the admiralty announced that a British submarine had sunk a medium sized merchant ship and a naval auxiliary bound for Libya.
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London
Admiralty
Libya
Little Business Man Is Studied at War-Policy Hearing
Washington report notes a House committee reopening its inquiry into how the war affects small manufacturers. Chairman Patman said the aim is to devise plans to aid firms unable to secure war contracts and forced to close, helping them cover fixed charges during the war.
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