Novikoff Signs New Cubs Contract In Peaceful Deal
Los Angeles February 1 report says outfielder Novikoff signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs after a tense spring, arranging terms via long distance call with Cubs Business Manager Jim Gallagher and Pacific Coast League president Clarence Rowland. No salary details were disclosed.
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Lanier and Brackenridge In Hi Feature
Lanier and Brackenridge meet in a high school basketball feature at Jefferson gym. Lanier-Voks, unbeaten in 1944, face Brackenridge Eagles in a key city matchup after both teams dominated district play. An earlier 336 thriller showed Easter and Austin in strong form.
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Unclear bowling result with top prizes won in Chicago event
A fragmented recap notes Harold Aspiusd of Derver Cole as a winner in a Chicago bowling show with a 32 year old dark horse runner up and a richest singles prize of 5000, plus 190 squad prize. Asplund claimed 2500 for second and Russ Gersende of Milwaukee took third with 7892 lows.
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Baseball to Protect Its Service Men
New York reports detail a major plan by national defense committees to safeguard the baseball careers of more than 350 service men, most from minor leagues, via reinstatement rules, waivers, and class-ladder protections, with price steps for waivers across minor levels and a one-year postwar eligibility term. The article also notes a separate report that a sale of the Brooklyn National League club to a New York syndicate led by Max Meyer may occur, with Branch Rickey’s presidency potentially restored and Leo Durocher’s role in doubt.
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Kelly War Workers to Host St Marys Independents at 7:30 PM
The Hydreulic team of the War Worker league meets St. Marys University Independents at St Marys gym at 7:30 PM. Related events include a July 3 meeting at Woodlawn gym and a practice session between Kelly War Workers and Piccadilly, plus an upcoming double nestler at St Peer Claver’s gym.
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Army Ohio State clash highlights busy college hoops week
SW TORK Feb 1 AP Army and Miami of Ohio among teams facing tests this week. Upsets and close games shape standings as Indiana, Temple and Rhode Island State post wins. Early notes show Dartmouth, Georgia Tech and Kentucky in strong form while Gonzaga leads the independents and Washington tops the Pacific Coast.
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Kelly Field Pirate Series Keeps All Square
In a college basketball result at Kelly Gym Monday Georgetown defeated Flora 20 to 21? The Pirates won with Chris Hansen scoring 22 points as Kelly center led the scoring. Mitchell added 17 for the Pirates battling a tough opponent in recent action.
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Class A basketball schedule at Jefferson gym
The Class A camimunelon at the ely uing high school basketball race goes on the fine at 4.40 pm Monday at the Jefferson gym with the un heaten Fage quint South elde titlist playing Mann North side winner. The Class Boutte came will best Bracken titee at 4:15 p.m Tuesday with Page meeting Emerson.
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Longhorns Face Last Stand in Southwest Title Race
Texas must win both remaining games against Arkansas in Fayetteville to keep title hopes alive as Rice and Arkansas lead the league with two home tests each. The Mustangs upset Texas and SMU’s rebound stride looms large after recent losses. Also notes Oaklawn Park purses and local golf results amid a sprawling, crowded sports page.
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Armstrong Fights Ex Sparring Mate In 10 Round Bout
Henry Armstrong, former three title holder, meets William Hanbury of Washington Monday night in a 10 round bout. Armstrong, age 31 at about 149 pounds, carries a weight edge and is the favorite at 8-5 to beat Hanbury who weighs around 130. Hanbury, once a sparring partner during Armstrong's rise, hopes to upset the veteran in a clash billed as youth versus experience.
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Sunday School Games Set At Local Y And Churches
Sunday school games are scheduled for Monday at the City YMCA with Woodlawn Methodist and Trinity Methodist in action at 7 am and First Baptist versus Central Baptist at 7 45 am Beacon Hill Baptist enters Precinct 2 junior division and will play a practice game against Woodlawn Methodists at 2 pm Tuesday at Woodlawn gym.
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Rule Wins Bowling Event Amid Mixed Doubles Victory
Rule won the singles and teamed with Alice for the women’s title. Jane Phelps and Willie Granieri captured the mixed doubles, with Dorothy Green and Tom Green earning secondary spots. The competition ended Sunday at Main Street Bowling Center with high games and handicaps noted for several teams.
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More Pats on Back for Baseball in Wartime Dinner
In New York the twenty first annual baseball dinner honored players and leaders while mixing satire and tribute. Commissioner Landis and Branch Rickey praised morale boosting through baseball as Major League men, many serving in the war effort, were celebrated for loyalty and sacrifice.
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Fulton Keeps Fighting through Blisters in Madison Meet
21-year-old Stanford Mimmer Johnny Fulton, hampered by blisters from practice on a high backed board, finished strong in the Madison Square Garden indoor mile event. He battled four-time winner Jinny Herbert, but Bob Ufer of Michigan won the final stretch to prevail by a yard. Fulton’s career includes a severe elbow injury from an auto crash, yet he remains a rising star with 46.2 seconds best year mark and continued crowd support amid 16,000 spectators.
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Texas college basketball results and schedule notes
A garbled recap lists Texas, Baylor, Southern Methodist, Arkansas and Texas A and M results with scores such as Texas 49 Arkansas 10 and Texas 48 Southern Methodist 49. It mentions leading scorers Bill Henry Dennis Hailen Ben Jones and Deno Nichola, plus upcoming games including Baylor vs Southern Methodist and Texas A M at College Station.
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Harrison to Compete In Texas Open
A report says Sxt. Boo. Juan Harrison the Arkansas bean pole who won the 1938 title with a record 221 plans to bid for the 14 championship at Brackenridge park for the Texas Open golf tournament opening Thursday in San Antonio. Harrison, on furlough aside, says he feels he has a good chance to win again. Local galleries at Brackenridge park preview early arrivals including Pvt. Melvin Chick Harbert the defending champion with a 74 in practice and others from Tulsa, San Antonio, Houston and Randals Neild Texas Consolver Frank Baker and more. Most of the field expected Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Phoenix Open payoff between Byfort Nison and Jug McSpaden moving toward San Antonio Monday. Nelson and McSpaden to depart after their rounds.
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Two Dead Heats at Stutts Race Track
Two dead heats marked Sundays program at Stutts Race Track. Tess Roy and Dumpy tied in one race while Wilder Girl and Paint racing matched in another. Henry outran Lidy Esther in a feature. Chow presented Little Duke and Shirley beat J Piy the Kid in another event.
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Detroit Infielder Receives Draft Notice
Santa Monica California February 1 Joe Trowver of the Detroit Tie fer organization, a 27-year-old shortstop, says he has been called for a pre-induction physical examination. He is married with a two year old daughter and is employed at a war plant.
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Capitals Tied Yet Again In Tight American Hockey League Standings
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 7 The Indianapolis Capitals of the American Hockey League are amiable in victory yet again tied in the seventh. They have not decided since January 9 when they beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2, marking their third straight league stalemate. Hershey Bears and other rivals also held to draws as the Capitals strive for decisive wins this season.
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Nelson Plays McSpaden for Phoenix Title
Phoenix, February 18. Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden, longtime golfing rivals, will play an 18 hole playoff October 18 to decide the Phoenix open championship and a $100 war bond. Nelson led after 72 holes with 273 nine under par, McSpaden closed a late surge with a final round 65 to tie. Other prize winners included Sam Byrd and Crass Woot tied for third at 280, with various bonds and savings certificates awarded to top finishers at the Phoenix event.
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Ex-Howing Champ Dead Leads Rowing Legacy Loss
John Z. Nicholas former national and Canadian rowing champion died in Philadelphia on Sunday from pneumonia. He partnered with Gacy Wel Morehead to win the national and Canadian doubles titles in 1928 and 1929 and later coached the Pi A crews.
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