Lefty Grove hints at return to baseball as coach option
Lefty Grove, the storied pitcher with 411 career wins, says he might return to baseball as a coach rather than as an active player or manager. He notes good physical conditioning from outdoor life, recalls past greats like Walter Johnson and Bob Feller, and mentions his son Robert Gardner Grove’s army induction.
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Walter Johnson
Feller
Cochrane
Lonaconing
Robert Moses
Lefty
Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Robert Gardner Grove
Bob Feller
Johnson
Army Man Urges Schools to Shape Youths Through Athletics
Col James E Pixlee urged colleges and high schools to adopt intensive competitive athletics as pre military training. He said athletics build a winner’s mindset and leadership, noting schools should provide five hours weekly in school and ten hours extra training. College programs are still developing.
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Army Man
NCAA
Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Army
Navy
James E. Pixlee
George Washington University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Pix-tee
Army Air Force
United States Ofice of Education
Pixlee
Air Force
St James Brethren Church Holds Jan 3 Preaching
St James December notes report preaching by Rev D C White at 11 oclock Sunday January 3 with Sunday school at 30 oclock. Christmas program featured children, songs, readings, and gifts. Local families attended Christmas Day visits and celebrations noted. wartime metal substitution in Pywood noted.
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Anzel Gabriel
Imogene Sensenbaugh
Mery Ida Ruth Spersw
Elizabeth
Delores Kelis Shank
Innke Joseph
Ziennas Ia
William Sensenbaugh
Atseaeler
Ronald Ravid White
Preston P Patsy Sheeley
Marvy Hoover
Doivn White
Finover
Marcia Alten
Rex
TC. White
M Terk Lucky
N City
Wil
Ariene Baker
Renai
M John Sypeyaw
Everett Syperow
Clarence Syerow
Walter
Haceretown
Lester Hastertay
Lois Jane
Keedysville
Gaza Cross
Bowling League Standings December 18 1942 at Shoe & Legging Co
The Shoe and Legging Co Bowling League lists Halco Upper Fitters leading the men with 110 to 15, ahead of Halco Sole Cutters. Standings show Stitchdown Lasters and Finishers near top, McKay Finishers and West Fiil mid pack, with McKay Treers leading the ladies. Attendance prizes and absences noted as the league heads into the final two Saturdays of the first half.
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Halco Upper
Halco
McKay
West Fi Il
Halco - McKay Foremen
Office Anatigs al Ode McKay Upper Fitters
Orange Bowl teams ready for clash in Miami
Boston coach Devony Myers and Alabama mentor Frank Thomas preview the Orange Bowl as doubts linger over Mickey Connolly's shoulder. Both squads held workouts behind closed gates while a capacity crowd of 20 004 was assured as final tickets sold.
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Miami
Fla
Boston
Devony Myers
Landis Ready to Cut Travel in Major Leagues
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Landis prepared to pare travel in the major leagues to aid war effort. He met with Joseph Eastman of the Office of Defense Transportation and discussed possible schedule changes. Eastman urged limiting spring training travel and longer series with travel time buffers to avoid late trains. Ford Frick noted multiple optional schedules were ready if current plan failed.
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Washington
Kenesaw Mountain
Landis
Baseball
Joseph B. Eastman
Defense Transportation
ODT
Ford Frick
National League
New York
Eastman
Nim Ieague
Neual
Return Of Chinese Mission Ordered By Chiang Kai Shek
Washington dispatch reports General Chiang Kai Shek ordered the Chinese Military Mission to return to Chungking. Spokesmen confirmed General Hsung Shin-Fei received the instruction while noting the departure date for General Heating and other officers. reasons were not disclosed and embassy staff did not comment.
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Washington
Ter
Gensima Chiang Whaie Shek
Chungking
Miliary
Hsuing Shin-Fei
Eralis
MacMillan Named Resident Minister in Allied North Africa
London dispatch reports Harald MacMillan British Under Secretary of Colonies named resident minister for the Allied Headquarters in North Africa. The cabinet rank post attaches him to Lieut. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower with Murphy representing Churchill, while the government seeks to align North Africa policy and coordination with the American command.
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London
Harald MacMillan
North Africa
MacMillan
Twight D. Fisenhower
Churchill
Robert D. Murphy
MaccMillan
Rinfieh
Murphy Oats
Ceanere Eiserhower
Chased for 7240 wine in March 1847
A court record notes a claim of seven thousand two hundred forty dollars tied to wine transactions dated March thirty four in the year 1847 involving local merchants. The fragmentary text references Rues and Owas but lacks full context or clear parties.
Tulsa coach is doubtful
Tulsa coach Henry Frnka voiced uncertainty ahead of the Sugar Bowl showdown with Tennessee. He joked about predicting the score and noted Tulsa’s perfect season and strong passing attack led by Glenn and Bobby Dobbs as preparation continued.
Rumor Of Injury Is Exaggerated
In New Orleans on December 31, Coach Henry Frenka said Tulsa All-America tailback Glenn Dobbs did not break his leg in Bay St. Louis training camp. Dobbs overslept and was late to practice, and Frenka confirmed he is in good shape and ready to play.
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St. Louis
Miss
Tulsa
Henry Frnka
New Orleans
Glenn Dobbs
Bay St. Louis
Henry Frenka
Gienn
Rose Bowl Preview: Georgia Faces UCLA in High Scoring Clash
Forecast says a free scoring Rose Bowl battle likely as UCLA led by Waterfield meets Georgia under coach Wally Butts. Waterfield’s accurate passing tests Georgia defense while UCLA aims to disrupt their aerial game. Babe Horrell returns to Pasadena as UCLA coach in his family’s football legacy.
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Pasadena
Calif
Georgia
Bruins
Bob Waterfield
Waterfield
Bulldogs
UCLA
Babe Horrell
Pasadena High School
Babe
Andy Smith
University of California
Wally Butts
Texas Christian
Army Sports Leaders Chosen For Winter Teams
New captains for winter sports at West Point replace last season’s leaders who graduate January 19 under the speedup plan. Jamie Philpott of Oklahoma City becomes basketball captain, Leroy Wilson of Crawfordsville takes swimming, and Edward Cutler of New York replaces Robert Walling in track.
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West Point
United States Military Academy
Jamie Philpott
Oklahoma City
George Resh
Dearborn
Mich
Leroy Wilson
Crawfordsville
Ind
George Criss
New York City
Edward Cutler
New York
Robert Walling
Wichita, Kan
Wooden bus trailer carries 141 workers in Washington
A new wooden bus trailer used to transport war workers in Washington holds 141 persons and weighs less than a standard four passenger bus, aiming to boost mobilization while saving weight.
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Washington
Yearlings Turn Two Friday At Fair Grounds
New Orleans racing notes celebrate the turf yearlings second birthday on Friday with a quarter mile race at the Fair Grounds. January 1 marks the legal birthday for all horses. Julius G. Reeder schedules the event as 229 yearlings are housed in the New Orleans barns, including 33 from Emerson F. Woodward Valdina Farms headed by Valdina Orphan the top performer of 1942.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Julius G. Reeder
Babes
Emerson F. Woodward
Valdina Farms
Valdina Orphan
English Channel Reduced to a Creek in War Narrative
The report claims that with the war narrowing the Atlantic, the English Channel is described as a mere creek. It emphasizes the dramatic impact of conflict on geography and maritime passage.
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Lefty Grove
Mickey Cochrane
Cy Perkins
Mike
America
Melrose
Gilben Melrose
Moldaormgh
Gotdaberough
Baltimore
Maryland
ARROW
Stetson
Musey & Evans
West
Washington Street
Jonug
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Men’s & Boys
John D. Myers & Co
Hagerstown
ST. James
Shoe & Legging Co. Bowling League
McKay Upper Fitters
McKhay
E. Ogden
B. Over
J. Martin
A. Martin
D. Burger
M. Forsythe
L. Bowman
N. Witmer
M. Carroll
G. Baker
Stitchdown Lasters
Stitchdown
E. Knode
BE. Knode
A. Frizzell
R. Lowman
C. Lapole
G. Showe
A. Eb Hott
C. Grove
P. Phiesger
G. Brown
C. Socks
J. Ogden
P. Martin
A. Knods
H. Barger
R. Cox
W. Ecton
R. Keplinger
Alabama
Eagles
Mickey Connolly
Hhic
Myers
Mickey
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Leon
Mich Ac Fichman
Sherwin-Williams
Schindel
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Franklin St
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Baseball Chief
Aja
Ruesa Owas
Dobbs
Hurricanes
Tennessee
Oxlahsmans
Frrk2 and Company
Ulsa
Hurricane
Bobby Dobbs
Wort
Edgewater Park
Vols
John Barnhill
Fraka
Barnhill
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Ar Aan Saas
Kudy’s
Yatel Hamilton Corner
R. D. McKee
Shockey Furniture Co
Summit Avenue
Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store
South Potomac St
West Washington St
English Channel
Sears Roebuck & CO
North Potomac St
Ruber Hopkins
Alexander Bldg
Oshkosh
Hoffman
Municipal Electric
Atlantic
Pacific
Land
National Brewing CO
Lloyd M. Bentzel
Hagerstown, Maryland
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