Budge Wins Two Matches in Canadian Tennis Stops
January 20 in TAWA UH in and a trio of round robin matches. Frank Don Budge beat Rigas in three sets 6 8 6 2 and then Parry 6 2 6 4. Figgs defeated Perry 6 4 8 1. Kovacs strained his forearm and will miss two weeks. Lester Stoetten, former US Davis Cup player, will replace Kovacs tonight.
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Frank Don Budge
Fred Vorty
Canada
Budgée
Rigas
Figgs
Perry
Kovacs
Ham Aiton
Ont
Lester Stoetten
United States
Davia Copper
Isl
Billalo
Voters Rank Hall of Fame Baseball Legends
New York voters list historical Hall of Fame candidates by ballot totals, naming Rogers Hornsby Delahanty Evers Waddell and many others. The column records scores for players and managers across eras, reflecting a crowded field of candidates and notable figures in early 20th century baseball.
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New York
oThislie
Hazghost
Yetow Finndens
Rogers Hornsby
Frank Chong
Rube Waddell
el Walsh
Miller Huggins
Ei’ Delahanty
Johnny Evers
Wilbert Robinson
Mickey Gock- Vann
Frank
Zaehe Wheat
Dobie Lush
Bam Crawford
Pepper Martin
Rogie Peckinpaugh
Mhoddy Wallace
Ginger Beauropht
Jake Becktey
Idha’ Batey
BA Bradley
Lave Croan
Dineetty
Jack Dunn
Keth Fiberfeld
Reil Faber
Bhl Hamilton
Babe Herman Waite Hoyt
Joe, Kelley
Dick Kerr
Arie Latham
Hornsby Earns Hall of Fame Honor in Cooperstown
Rogera Hornshy, famed right handed hitter, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The 46 year old executive and former star managed multiple clubs, led the league in batting seven times, and once hit 401 in 1922.
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Rajah
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Wagner
Ruth
Matthewgon
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Fork Worth
St. Louis Cardinals
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Chicago Cubs
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Ouns
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Frank Frisch
John McGraw
Boston
Chicago
Nash
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Kenéath M. Lands
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Chittanooga
Oklahoma City
Fort Wort
Baseball Writers
Rolfoljana Lon Gehrig
Rube Waddell
Ext Walsh
Miller Huggins
Ed Delahanty
Hornsby Enters Hall of Fame Calmly in Fort Worth
Fort Worth January induction news shows Rogers Hornsby accepting his Hall of Fame honor with quiet dignity. The former powerhouse star, now Fort Worth club manager, rode through the news with humor and a focus on selling season tickets, as fans and locals react to the achievement.
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Wes
Red Sox decline Bob Grove offer to return
Jan 2007 Horton reports Boston Red Sox general manager Todla Collins said an offer by “Lofty” Bob Grove to come back and fill for three left handed pitchers lost to military service would not be accepted. Collins noted Grove’s career was grand and glorious and the team values loyal service but a comeback would be an odd climax. The players lost were Mickey Harris Earl Johnson and Larry Powell.
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Mickey Harris
Earl Johnson
Larry Powell
Baylor Stars Headline Hectic Southwest Conference Race
Baylor clings to a slim lead in a tight SWC as Jack Wilson anchors a top defense after an injury sidelined him. Rice and Texas A&M loom, SMU fights for wins, and Baylor faces Rice in Waco while Texas Christian clashes with SMU and Baylor eyes a decisive late-season stretch.
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Jack Wilson
Baylor Bents
Texas
Austin
Wilson
Bruins
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College Station
Owls
Southern Methodist
Texas Christian
Fort Worth
Baylor
Rice
Waco
Gotq
Dallay
Night games likely grow in major leagues this season
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball commissioner, planned to help manage teams as part of recommendations for more night games in the American and National leagues. President Roosevelt urged an increase last week as Nettol organized baseball to carry on during the war. Will Berridge, American League president, expects strong support for more night games.
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Kenesaw Mountai
Landis
Roosevelt
Netoll
Will Berridge
Frost Bank Triumphs In MMCA League Fight
In a MMCA League game Frost Bank defeated Dorm 44 to 33. Frost Bank led by 16 at halftime and held the lead with none larger than a few points in the second half. Key scorers included Scheel Plackett with 27 and Scott Kuolin with 10 as Frost Bank controlled the tempo throughout the contest.
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Eden Tobin
Willy
Yoran Chiro
van Wild
Texan
Dreving Carrington
Hernandez
Weague
Frost Bank
Tora
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Prot Bank Gh Rein
Scheel Plackett
Fou
Scott Kuoln
Cope Ee
Gehringer Signs as Coach for Detroit Tigers
Detroit announces that Hall of Famer George Gehringer agrees to a contract to serve as coach, ending a long active playing career after 18 years with the Tigers. The 1942 roster update omits his name but signals his transition as Willy Rettig notes strong spring fitness and Gehringer’s departure from a playing role.
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Iger
Willy
Cfres
Gehringer
Strait of Years
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Ment
Gehiringer
Sears
Tiger
Re elected high commissioner of National Semi-Pro Baseball
George Alstry of St. Louis was reelected high commissioner of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress by the board of directors. His five year term was extended for another season, with duties including ruling on player eligibility and appeals. The board approved a prize money increase for third place in district tournaments and declined a distribution of 560,000 baseball rule books to acquaint young players with the game.
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Dan
George Alstry
St. Louis
Sister
Tournementa
Young
Sters
Georgia Keeps Sinkwich On Board In 1943 Plans
Georgia announces key football and academic plans as selective service conflicts ease. Juniors graduate May 2 1943 and the system edges to a year round schedule. Coach Hartman joins the Army while Georgia braces for a strong returning lineup led by Sinkwich and other veterans.
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BN Hartman
Army
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Georgia Selective Service
Bimmer
Sitkwich
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Kot
Caldwell
Denrgia U
Georgia Scitelive Service
Wally
South
Cliff Icinsey
Tommy Greene
Texas Christian
Gus Letehas
Willglack
Fox
Trippl
Peanuts Won’t Be Separated From Baseball War News
Atlanta January 20. Baseball games and peanuts remain together despite wartime needs. W S Jester secretary treasurer of the national peanut council assures fans that peanuts will still be enjoyed while millions of pounds are directed to war production.
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Atlanta
Jester
Browns Keep Missions in a St Louis Row
The St Louis Browns faced economy-driven wrangling as they failed to renew certain working agreements for 1842. They may pay part of flybeing costs to secure new terms, with renewals and new signings in Missouri and neighboring leagues, while continuing operations of the San Antonio team in Texas and the Mountain State league deal. Also, a boxing delay occurred as Olwico Villar was detained by immigration officials, delaying a planned 10 round bout with Hah Pastor in Washington.
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InWra
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A. Selay
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