Dodgers Open Indoor Spring Training At West Point
The Brooklyn Dodgers began their National League camp indoors at the U S Military Academy West Point after an indoor workout at the Army facilities. Manager Leo Durocher led 15 players in the session as fans and local residents welcomed the team. Indoor drills aim to prove whether indoor training suffices before outdoor practice begins.
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Chinese Leader Visits West Point Dodgers Drill
Chiang Kai-shek makes a brief visit to the U S Military Academy at West Point on March 16 and observes the Brooklyn Dodgers in their first baseball drill. Dodgers report being impressed by the encounter and by the visiting dignitary's presence.
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Kai-Shek
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Dodgers open spring work on frost cleared infield
Sunday and Monday fires burned on the infield of what was to be the practice diamond as frost was driven out for early work by the Dodgers. Inside workouts under 70 degree steam heat showed players in strong condition with veterans Medwick and Hermes shaping up after Texas winters. In San Francisco, two more Seals players were called to service, bringing total to 20 Seals who have joined up.
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Joe Medwick
Billy Hermes
Texas
San Francisco
San Francisco Seam Baseball Pinguys
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Promotion for Lt Jack Gray at Corpus Christi Navy center
Promotion for Lt Jack Gray former University of Texas basketball coach at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Training Center. Gray moves from Lieutenant Junior Grade to Lieutenant Senior Grade and coached the training center basketball team to 23 straight victories to end the season.
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University of Texas
Gorpus Christi Naval Air Training Center
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Boxing Fight Results From Cities Across The Circuit
A scrambled report lists several boxing bouts with fighters and outcomes. Lee Peyeld from Chicago defeated Myralall by knockout in a match at Kansas City. Clarence Brown of Chicago stopped Micky Hayus in Milwaukee. Providener faced Genn Johnson in New York, with Johnson prevailing. Henry Olimbeiowski near Portland was sanctioned by Andy Holland in New York. Willits from Newark was credited to Jon Cavion in Chicago. Al Jonnay from New Orleans fought Jerry Fiorella in Drnskiya. Freddie Ware in New York faced Art Levine with Levine favored.
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Lee Peyeld
Dra Afolnes
Jack’ Myralall
Chicago
Claranca Brown
Micky Hayus
Milwaukee
Providener
Tratph Zaneltl
Providence
Genn Johnson
Usaab
New York
Routor
Jenry Olimbeiowski
Iportland
Andy Holland
Newark
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Chearo
Jon Cavion
Ramo
Halyoke
Mane
al Jotnay
Orleshn
Jerry Fiorella
New Yorky
Freddie Ware
Levine
LSA
Menchaca Army Arrival Prompts Baseball News
The article notes Menchaca reporting to Army duties at Doda field reception center in Bloomington Indiana, with earlier mention of Golden Gloves champion status and plans to train amid war mobilization. It references various players, teams, and spring camp expectations across Major and minor leagues, including Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies affiliates, in a wartime sports context.
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Munday
Hie Axis
Menchinen
Texas
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War Workers And Stinson To Play Friday
War Workers and Stinson set opening game for Friday at Stinson diamond. Duncan club seeks extra practice games before April 11 and aims to secure a strong out of town opponent for Sunday April 4. Engle manages Duncan nine with a squad of 217 including former pro players and prep stars, drills run at Goncepeton park. Pitching staff features Joe Vance and Chee Ghee Peres leading an eight man corps. mound crew also includes Alvarez, Cooley, Vaughn, Glover, McBrayer, and Dickson. Catchers include Byron Stuart and Wilbert Cook with infielders Harlow, Poppe, Snoith, Hanes, and Naratjo. outfielders Gant, Hunt, Vera, and Ramirez among others.
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Kansas City
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Norman Root Dead In Illness After Funeral Plans
Chicago march 18 funeral services prepared for Norman Root 51 a noted track road official and former Illinois university mentor who suffered a long illness. He was stricken with tuberculosis and died after a bus crash and injuries noted in a partial report.
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Ta al University of Chlergo Sprigh
Crow Feast For War Effort Housed By Harris County
In Houston on March 1 a crow feast is held to aid the war effort. The Tex ke defense guard killed the crows, and entry requires a valid invitation and a subscription to a war bond. The Harris County sports activities committee sponsors the event aiming to raise a quarter of a million dollars for wartime needs.
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Williams in Sick Bay at Chelsea Naval Hospital
The Naval Flight Board announced that Ted Williams, former Red Sox slugger and aviation cadet at Anadnaat College, was at Chelsea Naval Hospital for a physical. Details were unavailable. reports said he might be suffering a hernia and facing possible surgery, but no confirmation followed.
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Pittman Sullivan Practices Assigned by SPaNou-nanesoh
Officers of the SPaNou-nanesoh Baseball Jergus met Monday night at the M. C. G. Ayabe signed Pittman Sullivan practice dates for Pittman Sullivan field. Committees reported on arrangements for playing held improvements and upcoming meeting. Kronnt Gang former Red High players will practice Mondays with Tred's Place in San Antonio and other teams set practice days Tuesday through Friday. Leagues with four teams entered hope for five or six teams by early April.
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Gudat De Vincenzi Baseball Trade Shuffles Outfielders
Hollywood reports a trade sending Jack DeVincent from the Hollywood Blams to Oakland in exchange for Marvin Gudat. Gudat, from San Antonio, rose from local junior leagues into professional baseball. DeVinzenzi had been under option in Memphis.
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Central Catholic High boxing schedule announced
Central Catholic High School announces a boxing week with five to six bouts. Fights are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, with finals set for Saturday. Key class meetings prompted the schedule changes, and the event aims to showcase top matchups and determine champions.
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Softball No Bradley Horse in the Ry Derby
Louisville March 15. The article discusses the Kentucky Derby horse lineup and past contenders led by Bradley. It notes Derby history with champions like Behave Yourself Black Servant Bubburg Over and others, referencing two-year-olds and the role of betting and practice sessions ahead of the race.
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Army League and Tech Owners Reach New Deal
An Army League service baseball season is planned at Tech Field with games on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons. Season tickets were pitched at $1 each to finance operations, while individual game admission was 25 cents for civilians and free for men in uniform. The finances involve a 8 percent gate receipts to the league and 2 percent to the league for administrative purposes, with the school athletic department covering all game expenses. A meeting at St Anthony Hotel confirmed the contract, delaying the first practice game due to weather. Opening day is set for April 1 at Dreyfuss Field with teams from Fort Jackson, Columbia army forces, and Shawfield.
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Feminine Gymnasts Share LLC Program Announcement at Lutheran Center
The Lutheran Service Center hosts a health education and athletic program for women and service members. Indy athletes and muscular personnel will perform gymnastic stunts at Tuesday night events, with a 7:90 start time.
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Fore Golfers Tie Finals in Local Tourney Prep
The Fore Golfers tourney resumes Sunday with tight finals set among leaders. Henry Lape leads at 6 to 3 while Fiske Barrera sits second, Joe Satie third, and Pressy Garza fourth. Alfred Flores tops the next group with 71 7 70 as Adolf Garza, Philip Montalvo, and P de Jos Santos chase.
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YMCA Tiny Methodist quint keeps streak in city league
In a Monday night clash the Tiny Methodists defeated Dunesn War Workers 7 49 to extend their winning streak to six. Trinity’s Eric led scoring with 27 as the league produced 244 total points in two games and Brackenridge Hi five crushed the Comets 58 to 41 ending their hope for a second-half title. Towner topped the Comets with 25 in the nightcap.
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Towner
Byneckeuthion Pack Hosts Weekly Women’s Golf Event
A weekly women’s golf assignment at Harting Course near Wesnusday features the Byneckeuthion Pack. The event includes a Wednesday competition on the 18th with participants from the local circuit vying for low scores and steady play.
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Tulsa Skipper Gets New Job
BISBER Arizona March 16 Rey Jolnson who managed the Tulsa Oilers last year will leave soon for Lockport New York where he will manage the Lockport entry in the Pony League. Jolnson Tomrey managed the Bisbee Nees of the Arizona Texas League later becoming coach for the Cubs.
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Sportlights From The Light's Sports Editor
Harbored game notes begin with Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz. The piece blends wartime imagery and sports references, venting on shortages and the public mood. The writing mixes rough slang and bold phrases to convey tension and resilience amid wartime scarcity.
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Mack's Squad Cut by Three Athletics Members Enter Service
Lonnie Mack announced that three Philadelphia Athletics players will enter military service, bringing the team headcount in active duty to 23. Pred Caligura and Hou Savage receive commissions, while Gathhor Grozag Yankowski prepares for active duty.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Staunton
Ailbury College
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Memoy
Army Reserve of Northewaters College
Haston
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Track Meet Postponed To Friday
A track meet originally set for Tuesday afternoon at Rising Heights stadium has been postponed to 4:30 p m Friday due to conditions. The season finale now follows at Jefferson Tech and other schools plan events later in the week including Alamo stadium gatherings and the Brackenbridge Ralgsam duel at Edison.
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Spring training notes mix in with vague team mentions
The report bundles baseball, college and military references with scattered player moves and contracts. It notes Eddie Stewart and Adon Wilkie not reporting to spring training, Ralph Kine and Frank Coleman signing, Vince DyMngelo seeking to stay in town, and a canceled Loyola Los Angeles versus Marquette football series. The jumble lists places like Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Omaha, with brief mentions of teams and facilities.
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Army Y League match reinforces midseason standings
The Star Antonia Avasion GAcct Center's Whig Four hosts Dy Jenny Tedh GU Station Compiesant in a leaders clash as Army YMGA and DSQ-Army-YMGA share second place. Dunewi sits fifth while Honda Officers and Alycia postponements alter schedule with Third Army Headquarters Company moved to Thursday.
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Debut of Handsome Larry Revert at Municipal Auditorium
19-year-old Rasslinger Handsome Larry Revert debuts Wednesday tagging Jon Hemberts and promoter Harry Coff man’s feature at the Municipal auditorium. The Mexican foe, backed by Larry’s brother Wei who mentored him, stands as a major challenge with 215 pounds listed for the newcomer. Newcomer Andee Adare and Cowboy Ray Clements of Lubbock will appear as alternates, replacing the Frenchman in the opening bout against Dutch Scholtes.
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Budge Arrives at Sheppard Field as Army Inductee
Budge, a 28 year old from California, arrives at Sheppard Field to begin military service after induction in February. He is described as a vivid athlete and serves as instructor at Miant Beard, Flanefave Suduetlon.
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Henry Gwin Quits Sport Amid College Athletic Shakeup
Gwin Henry informed Kansas University officials he will resign as athletic director and head football coach. The university aims to continue the athletic program with no successor named and a replacement expected by April 1, as Henry seeks another job opportunity.
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