Rankin 84 baskets clash in caustic letter page debate
A reader column volley questions Ollie Rankin's supposed 84 basket game and a $5000 purse demand. The exchange mocks Rankin's feats, cites letters from readers, and recalls prior mentions of Bless Me and horse racing plans, while noting Coen and other local sports ties and Navy enlistment.
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Rankin
Harmiese
Ollie Rankin
Cambridge
Ohio
Bob Ripley
Ripley
Dunn
Ollie
Ollic
Russ Stoxter - Stokley
Ole
McKechnie Chooses Three Gardeners for Cincinnati Summer
Manager McKechnie says he has decided on Wal Gotan Mike McCurtrick and Gre Walker as three of the gardeners to be carried by the Cincinnati Reds this summer. The club hopes Maury Craft Hank Sauer and Jimmy Gler will be the other three to retain in hope of solving the Reds’ batting problem.
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Thigansghaml
Ala
Apa
Ba McKechnie
Unday
Wal Gotan
Mike McCurtrick
Gre Walker
Sx Walfielders
Cin. Citnali
Club Ftolievers
Maury Craft
Hank Sauer
Jimmy Gler
Gardens
Botton
Sex
Sesters
Columbia
Tound Riddie
Reds
Foxes
Elmer Redle
Joe Besss
Frank McCormick
Treen
Ateady
Brothers Face Off As Family Siblings Clash In Ohio State-Michigan Game
The upcoming Ohio State at Michigan clash could feature ten brothers on rival teams Toul and von White Oliver Roure and others among the athletes. John played freshman end at Ohio and may reach top form, with baseball talent also noted for both Buckeye and Wolverines.
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Asnanhor
Shek
Columbus
Toul
von White
Oliver Roure
Mich
Vanl
Michigan
Rockfield
Richt Hall
John
Ohio
Paul
Yale Swimmers Are Favored In Title Meet
Yale enters the National AAU swimming championships as favorite as the three day meet ends in New Haven. Yale’s relay squad, led by Alan Ford and Jim Cook, set meet records with wins in the 400 free relay and one meter dive. Adolph Rieter of Chicago defended the 1500 yard individual medley, and Ohio State’s Counsilman claimed the 200 breaststroke. Yale's Frank Lilry, Dick Kelley, Ed Pope and Howie Johnson anchored the relay in 3:28.6.
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N Taven
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Adolph Rieter
Chicago
Han
Alan Ford
Mercersburg
Ace
Jim Cook
Jim Counsilman
Ohio State
Frank Lilry
Dick Kelley
Ed Pope
Howie Johnson
Chicago Towers
Kiefer
Johnny Higgins
Oberville Boys’ Club
Keifer
Otto Jaretz
Pasadena
Calif
Jarete J
Counsilman
Bill Schmidt
York
YMCA
Cook
Miller Anderson
Charley Ban
Ohi State
Feller Delighted With First Naval Service Start
Norfolk April 4 Bullet Bob Feller star pitcher now with the Navy said his first start for the U S Naval Training Station was pleasing. He worked three innings against Richmond University allowing one run on a double by Mite de Lanny Whales but struck out three and walked three. His fast ball and breaking curve impressed him as he eyed better form.
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Norfolk
Bullet Bob" Feller
Uncle Sam Navy
U.S. Naval Training Station
Richmond University
Cleveland
Feller
Naval Station
Mite de Lanny Whales
Spiders
Rowing and boxing notes from New York sports round up
United Press Star correspondent reports on Joe Louis and a looming Louis Conn bout with mixed boxing pundit views. The piece also surveys baseball headlines from Boston and New York, including Dykes and the 1912 draft talk, plus mentions Notre Dame football echoes and youth players turning pro.
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Rex
Pal Ott
Jack Guenther
United Press Star
York
Joe Louis
Lammer
Jane
William Conn
Simon
Huddy Tarr
Louis
Confort
Cann
Tom
Sam
Snd
Fran
Conn
James Jeseph Drkes
Otf
Chicago
Yankers
Red Sox
New York
Hester
Gor
Hell
Tennimett
United States
Davis
Greece
Wardner
Ferdham
Yeurrer
Looking At The News With Henry McLemore
New York column by Henry McLemore rails at rubber tire shortages and bootlegging profits after Prohibition. He cites taxi drivers paying high prices, reports from drivers across states, and urges clear government penalties for tire trafficking to curb the illicit market.
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Henry McLemore
New York
Service Keglers Clinch Second Half Inn League Title
The Service Keglers finished the second half atop the Western Automatic Bowling League with a 29 13 record despite a 3 loss run. Dept No 34 won the three man tie with a 2390 series while Surf Stockdock led individuals with 523. Tank Shop and Machine Shop battle looms for final half title.
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Astraight
Faker Autol
Ine
Chucks Service Kegfers
Seco
Etzith-Teant
River Ser Inn
Gartner’s Inn
White Croan
iGeneral Rivet Company
Blue Sky Inn
Jake Belden
the Inn
Dept
Dept. No
Dept. No. 45
Trailse Tn
Ras
Surf
Dock of
Praudler Loop Machine Shop
Assembly Room
Klat Calleys
Tank Shop
Praudler Company
Shipping Department
Bob Wiser
College Men Are Studying More Since War Began
Hamilton New York Colgate University dean of students Carl A. Kallgren says the war drives college men to study more. He notes the dean’s list shows higher grades and many seniors on the list. the piece critiques campus discipline and references wartime shortages and government leniency in law enforcement.
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Hamilton
N.Y
Carl A. Kallgren
Colgate University
Colgate
Erlich
Ratt
Brest
Indians Beat, Mills Bought From A A Club
Shimevepont April 4, the Cleveland Indians acquired Mills from the A A Club in a Kansas City swap for Larry Rosenthal to bolster the reserve outfield, with Mills to see time in all three outfield spots especially versus left handed pitching. He played with the Red Sox Browns and Yankees in six seasons, and batted well on the Yankee farm at Kansas City last year. Coach Curt Shutter recommended the move. Charlie Workman provides another outfield reserve, rejoining the Hin tittle Mack squad after draft board classification. The Giants beat the Tribe 5 to 1 as Krakauskas allowed six hits. Cleveland faces Shreveport in Texas League action next.
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Shimevepont
Cleveland
Indiana Fixtay
Jocketty Colonel
Atitts
Ite
Mills
Kansas City
Inca
Larry Rosenthal
Boston Red Sox
St Jamis Browns
New York Yankers
Yankee
Curt Shutter
Columsbus
Kanesas City
Workman
Indians
Charlie Workman
Hin Tittle Mack
Ark
Warrensburg
New York Giants
Joe Krakauskas
Dallas
Bob Carpenter
Carl Hubbell
Velvelass Abrawoo
Velvelass Abrawoo Ale Ot Ye Ripe Buudtray, 5Y Weatherly, Ef Keizer
Je Caenter
Hundell
Mire
Lis ‘Lever
Biclen
Davie Plar
Keneer
Letton Hares
Hever
Bully Keabeucras
Eure
Briefs From The Training Camps
Briefs report MLB teams open series in Nashville and Memphis with New York Yankees and Giants winning or contending. Keller and Gordon homer for the Yankees in Nashville, while the Giants end a four game skid with a 3 1 victory over the Indians as Leiber homers. Joe Sullivan returns to the Pirates in El Paso as a ten game set unfolds. Philadelphia Phillies travel to Deland for a series with the Senators ending with Browne’s 3-2 win and Meksen’s closing in Washington.
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United Press
Nashville Tenn
New York Yankees
Sville
Monte Semery
Champs
Alabama Park
Charley Keller
Joe Gordon
Memphis
Teor
New Yorkints
Cleveland
Memphis Chicks
New York
Indians
Greenville
Mise
Mondar
Giants
Bob Carepenter
Carl Hubbett
Mel Ott
Steve Gromek
Tee Krakourkes
Hank Leiber
EL Paso
Tex
Joe Sullivan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hutcher
Bucs
Athetics
Butcher
Pirates
Punchless Tigers Face Uphill Battle to Avoid A L Second Division
Detroit Tigers enter season with depleted talent and payroll cuts. Key stars like Newsom, Sullivan, and Uhle traded or sold as Jack Zeller trims costs. Rookies Fuchs, White, and Firey Trucks plus Benton and York anchor a thinner squad aiming to dodge relegation while relying on Benton Trout Newhouser and others in a reshaped pitching staff.
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George Kirksey
United Press
Poeeann
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Jack Zeller
Walter Q. Uriges
Detroit
Milly Sullivan
Zeller
Newsant
Boba
Senators
Sullivan
Brooklyn
Amly York
Miler
Tiger
AL Benton
Secon
Srank Greenberg
Pat Mullin
Freddy Hutchinson
Bob Uhle
Newsom
Bruce Campbell
Frankie Croucher
Washington
York
Pinky Highine
Jimmy Bloodworth
Senatora
Lismo Speed Marvel
Gilly Hitch+ cocks
Yahks
Kansas City
Murray Franklin
Jana Boudreau
Wat Minds
Bloodworth
McCorky
Cramer
Ross
Barney
Hal White
Virgil
Buffalo
Sall
Dizzy Trout
Toray Bridges
Schoolboy Rowe
Johnny Gorsica
Hal Newhouser
Bintle Tebbetts
Ed Parsons
al Unser
Jem Beaumont
Name Stars Take Slides Today and Sunday in Congress
Milwaukee and Chicago bowlers compete at the 43rd American Bowling Congress in Columbus. Four high scoring squads Gold Crown, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Atlantic Laundry, and Hot Quality Products chase the 3.13 percent five man total from last month. Ned Dar Jules Leilinger and Hank Marvin headline strong lineups. Singles and doubles events listed for Friday through Sunday.
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Columbus
Milwaukee
Chicago
Gold Crown
Pabst Blue Ribbon Atlantic
Budweiser Equad
Ned Dar
Pabsts
Jules Leilinger
Hank Marvin
Nf Miil
Slandincs
Maple Leafs Favored In Ice Hockey Title Series
Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 3 to 2 favorite tag as they meet the Detroit Red Wings in a best of seven Stanley Cup final. Leafs advanced by beating the New York Rangers in six games after finishing second in the regular season. Detroit, fifth in the year, swept Montreal in the quarterfinals and edged Boston in two straight in the semifinals. First two games in Toronto with Detroit at home next, and any necessary games set for Tuesday if needed.
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Bless Me
Lon Herman
Klein
Col. E.R. Bradley
Alsab
J Bless Me
Ranning
Fast Sear
Tietio
Bradley
Mick
Joe Louis
Europe
Washington
Fiotiga
Miami
Jacksonville
Toronto
Din
Toronto Maple Leafs
Iiroil Red Wings
Leafs
New York Rangers
Rangers
Detroit
Montreal
Roston Bruins
Seaghey
Barron Leads By Two Strokes In Sky Open
Barron, the Wester Open title holder from White Plains, N Y, held a two stroke lead at the halfway point of the Land of the Sky Open in Asheville N C after a three under par 68 and an opening 63 for a 36 hole total of 137 in the 5060 Defense Bond tournament. Lawson Little of Monterey Calif was second at 129 after a 69 70 while defending champion Benny Hogan of Hershey Pa stood at 140 after a 69.
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Asheville
N.C
Hernan Barron
White Plains
N.Y
Feld
Barron
Lawson Little
Monterey
Calif
Mintilor
Benny Hogan
Hershey
Wistert Undergoes Wrist Operation for Injury
Wistert, star Michigan tackle, had a wrist operation to remove a small bone fragment from a broken wrist suffered in the Northwestern game. The injury did not seriously hamper him and he played nearly all remaining games and wrestled during the winter season.
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Axn Arbor
Mich
al Wistert
University of
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