Zeller Proposes Limited Major League Club Model
Zeller faces strong opposition as he outlines a plan to cap major clubs to St players and pursue talent via trades purchases or free agents. He argues independent, government-backed minor holdings would curb big league domination and reduce rising player salaries. He cites past bids like Dick Wakefield’s 52 000 deal as not influencing the concept.
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Gale Starrer
Zelier
Zeller
Tig
Dick Wakefield
Heavyweight Roundup and Local Sports Notes in Syracuse
A long column covers boxing prospects led by Baksi Mauriello and Joe Louis era talk, with Kronauer brothers joining Navy duty and local athletes like Gil and MacCollester mentioned. It notes postwar sports plans, potential arena and field house projects, and future athletic hopes in Syracuse.
Atkinson Scores Triple Victory at Florida Tracks
Atkinson dominates racing at Hialeah and Oaklawn with multiple wins. Over the Dam pays $11.59 with Hoop, Jr. So. and Sull Weed. Master Henry nets $6,000 at Hialeah. Don Jose H. clocked five furlongs in 1:05.25. Jockey Sulhiny Adams heads to Louisville as Stir Up controversy unfolds at Hialeah.
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Tad Atkins
Albo
Hialeah Park
Florida Treck
Hoop, Jr
Sull Weed
Atson
Valley High School Basketball Playoff Chase Recount
Valley High School's team beat Valley Academy in Lincoln to stay within reach of the league title and a playoff spot at North High gym. In Tuesday action Not tingham, led by George Kuas, defeated North 53 to 46 at Charles Andrews school court.
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Central High School
Losuzco
Can’ Nottinghan
Camden Track Boosts Trenton Handicap with $50,000 Purse
Camden N J March 1 a $50 000 added purse one of the richest in New Jersey racing history was set for the Trenton handicap at Garden State Park on August 26. Eugene Mori president said the added money aims to draw top night horses and the mile and a furlong race will be for three year olds and up. The meet runs July 5 through Sept 9. John B Kelly president of the Atlantic City Racing Association noted shore-track construction won’t start until after the war.
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Camden
N. J
New Jersey
Garden State Park
Eugene Mori
Atlantic City
John B. Kelly
Atlantic City Racing Association
Philadelphia Record Today
Benny Bengough Joins Boston Braves As Coach
Benny Bengough former American League catcher signs to coach with the Boston Braves announced by secretary John Quinn. Bengough coached the Washington Senators for four years and built a reputation as a top receiver with the New York Yankees in the 1927 and 1928 World Series.
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Benny Bengough
Boston Braves
Boston
Benny Bensouch
Braves
John Quinn
Benzough
Washington Senators
Benzourdh
New York Yankees
17 Year Old Whitehall Star Signs With Yankees
Johnny Komock, 17, a 6 foot 1 inch first baseman from Whitehall High School, signed a contract with the New York Yankees. His father stated he will report after graduating in June to join the world champions. Komock drew attention from the Cardinals Phillies and Indians for his outstanding high school record.
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Allentown
Johnny Komock
New York Yankees
Komock
Bronx Bombers
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cleveland Indians
Whitehall High School
Toronto Bruins Clash Sparks 7 3 Victory Shifts Playoff Tilt
Toronto moved ahead of Chicago in the NHL race with a 7 to 3 win over Boston in front of 132000 at Boston. Bill Cowley starred for Boston with a goal and an assist as Ted Kennedy led Toronto with multiple goals in the diversified attack.
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Chicago Blackhawks
Boston Bruins
Gamp
Boston
Bruins
Bill Cowley
Cowley
Geals
Jan
Ted Kennedy
Maple Leaf
Bert Gardiner
Lorner T. George
Boothman
Gus~ Bodnar
Elwyn Morris
Russ Johnstone
Norm Calladine
Buck Guidolin
Saturday dates scrapped for Rochester alleys in state bowling tourney
Syracuse and Buffalo women bowled Friday and Sunday in the state tournament at Rochester. Ruth Hunzinger says longer travelists get Saturday slots, pushing Syracuse and Buffalo to later openings if available. Entries indicate the event will be the largest ever for the association. In a separate note, Donald Maier and his wife led the Onyondaga Club flycasting event with 99 and 97 scores at Meachem School.
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Syracuse
Utica
Buffalo
Ruth Hunzinger
Whitesboro
Hunzinger
Maters
Donald Maier
Onondaga Club
Meachem School
Maier
Hershey and Barons Clash in AHL Preview
In a possible playoff preview Hershey at Cleveland tonight as the Bears try to slow Buffalo in the Eastern Division. The Barons beat Hershey on Hershey ice last Saturday renewing hopes to topple leaders. Indianapolis Caps seek win over Providence Reds amid three straight ties. Reds sold center Jack Toupin to Chicago Blackhawks to replace Clifford Purpur who cannot play due to kidney ailment.
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Associated Press
Hershey
Cleveland
Bears
Buffalo Bisons
Cleveland Ice
Barons
Indianapolis Caps
Providence Reds
Reds
Jack Toupin
Chicago Blackhawks
Toupin
Clifford Purpur
Syracuse Yachtsmen Invited to Auburn Session
Syracuse Yacht and Country Club members invited to the Owasco Yacht Club annual dinner and program at the Osborne Hotel on March 8. Speakers include Herbert S. Tone and Critchel Riminkton of Yachting Magazine with motion pictures of international sailing races. Discussion will cover postwar sailing craft designs plastics in boat construction and wartime developments.
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Syracuse Yachtsmen
Auburn
Syracuse Yacht and Country Club
Owasco Yacht Club
Shamrocks Topple Jamesville Juniors In Local Match
The Shamrocks defeated Jamesville Juniors 25 to 18 in Syracuse Boys Club basketball. Pine led Shamrocks with 6 points, Marziniec added 3, DeMorre added 4, Waters scored for the Shamrocks, while the Jamesville side was led by various players. Referee Joe Patio oversaw the game with a halftime score of 12 to 12.
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Rees
Dmassa
Shamrock
Joe Patio
Yankees rookie Johnson joins Merchant Marine in New London
Lt. Joseph Daley athletic director of the Maritime Officers Training School announced that Bi Johnson a rookie third baseman for the 1933 New York Yankees has enlisted in the Merchant Marine. Johnson will begin duties in the physical training department of the Maritime Service today.
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Johnson
Yankees
Marine New London
High School Cagers Extend 97 Game Win Streak
The Marshall High School junior basketball team edged Von Steuben 34 to 33 in a first round playoff game to extend their consecutive wins to 97. The close contest featured a tense finish as Marshall preserved the streak and moved on in the postseason.
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Chicago
Marshall
Westorage
Commando Cagers
von Steuben
Montgomery Bout Stirs Fight Fans In New York
Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery poised for a 15 round lightweight title bout in New York on Friday night with a potential $100000 purse. Their May meeting ended with Montgomery winning and grossing $95500, while the November bout, won by Jack, grossed $96873 in gate receipts.
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Jack Montgomery
New York
Beau Jack
Bob Montgomery
Montgomery
Jack
Ne-Minute
Mel Ott
New Orleans
Giants
Carl Snavely
Cornell
North Carolina
Bob
al Davis
Nat Fleischer
Warren Giles
Cardinals
Electrics Win Industrial I Court Crown
The General Electric team clinched Industrial League 1 with a 49 to 43 victory over rivals Sao before North High School. John Meehan led with 17 points, while John Booras added 15 for the new champions. Mike Novak left early after a facial injury.
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Ceneral Eletric
Sao
North High School
Wemnasium
John Meehan
Boffmans
Electrics
Mike Novak
Elasco
John Booras
Oberdorfers
Emersons
Sandersons
IL Eee
General: Electric
Feferee—Power, Usmpire
Massel
Dickshot Fulfills Boyhood Dream With White Sox
Chicago notes Johnny Dickshot, a Chicago native and former NL outfielder with Boston and Pittsburgh, signed his 1934 White Sox contract claiming the move fulfills his boyhood goal. The 32 year old hit .332 for Hollywood last season in the Pacific Coast League. Fellow Sox outfielder Guy Cartright also signed his 1934 pact yesterday.
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White Sox
Chicago
Johnny Dickshot
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago White Sox
Hollywood
Guy Cartright
Sox
Manlius High Edges Tully 49 34 In County League Play
Manlius High School defeated Tully 49 to 34 in an Onondaga County League Eastern Division game. George Rainbow led Tully with 20 points while Manlius teammates Joe Willis and Karl Bjork netted 30 apiece.
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Manlius High School Basketeers
Onondaga County League
George Rainbow
Tully ‘Forces
Joe Willis
Karl Bjork
Manlus
Manlius
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BF. T. Jmqlerug
Snoushrs
Te Weare
Bald
Manline
Muilier
Umiptre
Tuxtil
Interscholastic program expansion urged by NYS A A chairman
Kurt Beyer chairman of the New York State Athletic Association Central Committee argues the postwar era requires a broadened interscholastic program to include more rugged athletic competition for school youth. He stresses careful planning, more coaches, and stronger varsity efforts to develop physique and national strength.
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Jack Durkin
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Bulletin
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Beyer
Norwich High School
Kurt Breyer
America
Hanson’s Quintet Reaches Finals in Basket Ball
Vic Hanson and his team advance to the East Coast basketball tournament final after a narrow win over Brooklyn. The champions will face Lae Cyoss Guard in the title game Saturday night for the national honor.
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New York
Mamah
Tasket
Vic Hanson
Brooklyn
Amy Base
Hassan
Bivins Captures Farewell Go With Ninth Round Knockdown
Jimmy Bivins defeated Lee Murray by unanimous decision in a 15 round heavyweight bout in Cleveland. Bivins weighed 191 and extended his winning streak to 15, surviving a late challenge as Murray injured his right hand and was rocked in the ninth before going down for the count.
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Cleveland
Diane PO
Jimmy Bivins
Lee Q. Murray
Bivins
Murray
Norwalk
Conn
United Press
Joe Baski
Yami Mauriello
New York
Senators may affiliate with Williamsport team in Pa
Washington Senators officials discussed a potential affiliation with a new Williamsport club to take over a vacant Eastern League franchise. President Clark Griffith and secretary-treasurer E. B. Bynon Jr. met with Eastern Baseball League president Thomas H. Richardson, who indicated seven Senators players could be assigned if an agreement or ownership plan is formed. Williamsport left the Eastern League in 1942 as revived baseball plans emerged after Springfield’s vacancy.
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Clark Griffith
Williamsport
Washington Senators
Thomas H. Richardson
Eastern Baseball League
Richardson
Springfield
Mass
E. B. Bynon
Washington
Yankees List 32 But at Least Four May Get Call Soon
The Champion New York Yankees published a 32 man roster vs 26 last year. Four players named Joe Gordon Rollie Hemsley Marius Russo Spud Chandler are unlikely to play as they may be drafted into the armed forces soon.
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Yankees
New York
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Rollie, Hemsley
Marius Russo
Spud Chandler
Chicago Hawks Acquire Center Jack Toupin
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the acquisition of 20 year old center Jack Toupin from the Providence Reds. He has spent seasons in the American Hockey League with Syracuse Buffalo and Providence and will debut against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit Saturday night.
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Chicago Hawks
Jack Toupin
Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks
Toupin
Providence Reds
Detroit
Red Wings
Syracuse
Buffalo
Providence
Bat Nelson Well Named For the Ring
A Jeweled sports note recalls Battling Nelson s naming origin told by his father in 1905. The column also mentions boxing matchups and coach moves, with cross references to athletes, teams, and military service during wartime.
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Oscar Mathew
C. G. Abbey
Geneva
Jimmy Britt
Britt
Abbey
Former MLB stars seek Mexico League manager post
Marty McManus former Boston Red Sox star and Frank Snyder ex St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants player are negotiating to manage the Nuevo Laredo team in the Mexican League Jorge Pasquel league president said today. McManus lives in St. Louis and Snyder in San Antonio Texas.
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Snyder
Mexico
Mexico City
U.S
Marty McManus
Boston Red Sox
Frank Snyder
Thhe
Cardinals
Giants
Nuevo Laredo
Jorge Pasquel
McManus
St. Louis
San Antonio
Tex
Warmerdam Commissioned as Ensign in Navy
A summary note recalls Cornelius Warmerdam, famed pole vault record holder, receiving a commission as ensign in the Navy. Other brief items reference Circle M Ranch’s Big Pebble, a 16 to 1 upset at Hialeah, and historical mentions of War Admiral in Widener races and a fever.
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Associated Press Today
Cornelius Warmerdam
Navy
Circle M. Ranch
Hialeah
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