Colts poised to stay in pro football amid league peace talks
A Baltimore official asserts the Colts will remain in professional football next season despite conference and league peace negotiations. He notes pressure from rivals but stresses Baltimore’s strong football town status and rivalry potential with the Redskins.
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More Honors Heaped On Lou Boudreau
The Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce named Lou Boudreau 1948 Ohio Outstanding Young Man. At 31 he was praised for managing the World Champion Cleveland Indians and for his clean, honest sportsmanship that inspires Ohio youth. He also received the Distinguished Service Award.
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Ohio
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Newhouser Inks Tiger Contract
Detroit January 15 Hal Newhouser left handed pitching star and top paid Tiger signed a substantial raise after an hour with GM Billy Evans. The 21 year old southpaw reportedly agreed to a 60000 contract making him the first Detroit player in the fold early for spring training. Newhouser had posted 21 wins and 12 losses with a 3.01 ERA in 1948 and was the only American League pitcher to win more than 20 games.
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Detroit Tigers
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Hal
Cabineers Seek Second Win in Three Days at Armory
Hagerstown’s semi pros, the Cabineers, aim for a Sunday home victory over Frederick Moose after a 72 to 49 win over the Baltimore Colts. The doubleheader also features the Marketeers in the opener with referee Fred Dorman, a former Hagerstown Owl manager, slated to officiate.
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Hagerstown Owls
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Parlay Payouts From Bomber Night and Lurline B
Arcadia California January 15 Bomber Night and Lurline B were the two longest shot winners at Santa Anita yesterday. A two dollar win parlay would have returned eight thousand ninety two dollars and sixty four cents. Bomber Night paid one hundred thirty seven dollars seventy cents to win and Lurline B paid one hundred seventeen dollars seventy cents backers.
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Hullywood Park
Verdeur Defends 200 Yard Freestyle Title at AAU Meet
Olympic breaststroke champion Joe Verdeur defended the senior middle Atlantic AAU 200 yard freestyle title with a 201.1 finish. His La Salle College teammate Farrell Devlin of Reading, Pa. finished third tenths behind.
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Track Stars Vie In Washington
Washington January 15 The track meet draws 400 athletes with several top names including Dave Albritten Pil Thigpen Browning Ross and Gerald Karver. Officials arranged high pole vault standards but face challenges as most vaulters lack proper poles and equipment. The meet aims to project indoor season prospects and features the Texas A and M mile relay team against Seton Hall in a competitive showdown.
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Eastern States Loop Standings as of January 13, 1949
Official standings for the Eastern States Loop dated January 13 1949. Includes team placements and points totals reflecting recent results and scheduled games. Highlights top performers and leading teams within the league.
Officials Meeting Postponed for Western Maryland East West Virginia Basketball
The officials meeting of the Western Maryland Eastern West Virginia basketball association scheduled for Martinsburg this Monday night has been postponed and will be held at a later date.
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Martinsburs
Sharp Shooting Mikan Wears Glasses To Play
Minneapolis Lakers star George Mikan leads the NBA scoring race yet plays with thick shatterproof glasses in a plastic frame to view the court. He relies on a harness and notes his left eye is weaker, with lenses at least a quarter inch thick. Despite vision issues he dominates, averaging 28.4 points per game and holding records for field goals and free throws.
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Robinson to play Dodgers games amid Klan opposition
Jackie Robinson said he will play wherever the Brooklyn Dodgers assign him despite Ku Klux Klan opposition. The Dodgers plan exhibition games in Atlanta April 8 9 and 10 against the Crackers with Roy Campanella also in the lineup.
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New York
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Branch Rickey
DiMaggio Named Sportsman Of Year
Miami Beach, Jan 15 Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee outfielder last night received New York sports writers man of the Year trophy. Frank Wright representing Gov Fuller Warren said baseball has helped make America, and a guy named Joetas helped baseball. The game is safe as long as it is in the hands of men like DiMaggio. DiMaggio and other sports figures have been here for the past week for benefit shows for the National Children's Cardiac Foundation.
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New York Sports Writers
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Badgers Open New Gym With Victory Over Leesburg
North Street School Badgers debut in their new gym with a 40 to 15 win over Douglas High of Leesburg Virginia. Taylor and Johns led the scoring with 24 points. Stinger Johnson and Smith each had five for Douglas.
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Pro Grid Team Still Not Sold
Philadelphia reports at least two syndicates bid for the Eagles with offers near 250000, as owner Alexis Thompson weighs talks with James P. Clark and Arthur Rosenberg. Thompson plans Philadelphia discussions today. NFL approval from Chicago owners is required.
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Greasy) Neale
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Williamsport Favored In Key Washington County Soccer Match
The second and third portions of the Washington County Soccer League close this Sunday with three games. Williamsport hosts Clear Spring while South End A C clashes with Hancock A A at South Potomac field in a potential title thriller. Hancock seeks a late surge. Williamsport and Sharpsburg also factor in the standings.
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Twin Bill On Tap At Armory
The Hagerstown Tigers host York American Legion in the Armory doubleheader tonight after last night’s 52 to 37 win over the Hagerstown Marketeers. Tigers led 19-9 after one, 80-23 at halftime, then 44-33 entering the final period as Watson Williams and teammates fueled the attack.
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