New Navy Grid Coach Advocates Athletic Emphasis In Training
Navy football coach Cap Thomas J. Hamilton urged militar y training to integrate athletics, saying disciplined athletes perform better and endure tougher tasks. His career included preflight fitness, command of escort carrier Savo Island, and leadership during Pacific campaigns, with plans for reassignment to coaching.
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Seattle
Thomas J. Hamilton
Naval Aviation
Enterprise
Rvose
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Gilberts
Marshalls
Leyte
Savo Island
Hamilton
Apropolis
Fairchild Teams In Double Header At Local YMCA
The FERA basketball squads schedule a Friday twin bill on the local YMCA floor. The Carquettes, unbeaten, meet Letterkenny. the Packets face the Baltimore Coast Guards in the nightcap, a former college and pro stars lineup that beat Ludwig Treaders in overtime at the Armory. A large crowd is expected as the Packets seek another win and the Carquettes aim to extend their 11 game streak.
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Martin Bombers
Baltimore
Carquettes
Letterkenny Sextet
Baltimore Coast Guards
Coast Guards
Packers
Ludwig Treaders
Armory
Carguettes
Letterkenny
Pennsy
Hall of Marshall Tops Court Scorer in Intercollegiate Play
New York reports Hall of Marshall leads in intercollegiate ball scoring, with notable performances including leapfrog contests and scores from field goals. The recap highlights Hall's prolific scoring amid weeks of play, mentioning Gealee Mikan and De Phal in a notable sequence.
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Hall
Marshall
New York
Hal
Geatee Mikan
Yankees to train in Panama two-ocean spring tour
New York Yankees plan a 76 game spring training voyage through Panama Canal Zone Valdosta and other stops. Three squads Kathleen Panama Bradenton St Petersboro will handle preseason games with manager Joe McCarthy naming interchangeable personnel. Key players including DiMaggio Keller Rizzuto and Ruffing will join. The Panama unit departs New York February 7 for Miami then Balboa February 9 for 12 days of drills before games through March 3.
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Larry
New York Yankees
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal Zone
Valdosta
Patramack
Bradenton Nine
St. Petersboro
Joe McCarthy
Arthur Resta Parone
New Yorks
Lee Vine Wellone
DiManegia
Charley Keller
Red Ruffing
Joe Gordon
Spud Chandler
Phil Rizzuto
Panama
Miami
McCarthy
Balboa
Panama Professionals
Army
Hall of Fame Is Minus New Name
New York Jan 22 The Baseball Writers Association of America again failed to elect any candidate to baseballs Hall of Fame under a new voting method Though Frank Chance led the list with 154 votes only and missed the 147 required of 284 ballots Chance was within a slim margin Other top names included Johnny Evers Joe Tinker and Cap Anson part of the era While the process may change next year the piece notes the ongoing struggle to reach Cooperstown honors and mentions historic voting patterns and notable players from the early 20th century.
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Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Association
Shost
Ts Cobb
Christy Mathewson
Hang Wagner
Cooperstown
X. OY
Frank Chance
Usain
Chance
Evers
Afea
Cubs
Johnny Evers
Cub
Joe Tinker
Chanes
Tinker Ja
Io Chance
LT Yaw Bet Tinker
Millers
Serond
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St. Louis Cardinals
Petter Krhoawn
Mindern
Iatagas
Rube Waddell
Portsider
Connie White Elephants
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Tri
Mickey Cochrane
Lefty Grove
Pie Traynor
Mordecai Brown
Joe McGinnity
Dizay Dean
Joe Tinker - Frank Baker
Chief Bender
Bill Dickey
Rabbit
Charley Gehringer
Herb Pennock
Three-Man Basketball Play Sets Up Backboard Finish
An analyzed in-game description shows a play where the white uniform play-maker fakes a pass to the left, passes to the guard on the right who pivots and shoots off the backboard. The original passer remains in position as a set-shot artist.
Hubs Capture Fourth Win Over Shepherdstown High
Hagerstown High varsity beat Shepherdstown 43 to 23 on Potomac street court securing their fourth straight win in five games. McNamee led Hagerstown with 15 points while Miller topped Shepherdstown with eight. Jayvees also defeated Shepherdstown Junior Varsity 29-21 to close the night.
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Hagerstown
Shepherdstown High Quint
Potomac Street
Hubs
McNamee
Miller
Jayvees
Hagerstown High
Marylanders
West Virginians
Shepherdstown
Smith
Banks
Recher
Brinkley
Spessard
Zimmerman
Wolfkill
Martin
Blackford
Davis
Jaison
Chambers
McKee
Day
Sport Shorts By Hugh Fullerton Jr
New York based sport briefs note a summer prep baseball program run by Howard Lefty Tyler with school and business support. Two participants reportedly signed by major league clubs. Dick Welk received a $26000 bonus from Washington and Rod Lefty Timm signed with the Br.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Jai
Peoria
Ken Jones
Howard
Lefty
Ludwig Five To Meet Fort Myer On Armory Floor
The Fort Myer War Department team will face the Ludwig Treaders Sunday at the local Armory in Hagerstown. Manager Riser says final plans are set with the Virginia service team, noted for wins over Washington Travelers and Gallaudet College. The Port Myer squad, with strong Virginia talent, aims to rebound after a season with only one loss, and will challenge Winchester All-Stars at 2 o'clock.
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Fort Myer
Virginia
Ludwig Treaders
Riser
Ludwig
Virginia Service
Port Myer
Hagerstown
Lleams
Washington Travelers
Treaders
Gallaudet College
Virginian'’s
Peruso's
Potomac Diners
Winchester All
Middle West
Middleburg Baseball Club Meeting Set for Sunday
A meeting of the Middleburg baseball club is called for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Kitzmiler's store. All former players are urged to attend and any one interested in baseball is invited.
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Middleburg
Kitzmiler’s
Local Track Has Smallest Total
The Hagerstown racetrack posted the smallest gross betting of the four Maryland half mile tracks in the past summer. State Racing Commission figures show July totals. Cumberland Marlboro Bel Air records cited. State betting across 112 racing days reached a $103,574,485 total with rise at each track. Maryland revenues stood at $7,815,993 and counties at $140,000.
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State Racing Commission
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Cumberland
SAGO
Marlboro
Bel Air
Maryland
Treasuries
150 Applications For Head Coach Job At U. Of Md
Dr H C Curley Byrd president of the University of Maryland told the football team at the annual dinner that he had 150 applications for the head coach job and would pick one to give the Terrapins a winning season. He said no choice had been made for a successor to Paul who resigned earlier, with a five year contract at Kentucky. Spring practice readiness was noted. Ernest S Cory awarded letters to 1045 squad members.
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H.C. (Curley) Byrd
University of Maryland
Terrapins
Byrd
Tor
Paul
Wee
University of Kentucky
Gr Ernest S. Cory
The
Athletic Board
North Street Beats Ha gerstown Stars 32 17 on South Potomac court
North Street High school defeated Hagerstown Stars 32 to 17 with strong teamwork and standout play from Johns Jones and Scott. Myers led the Stars with their best effort as North Street built a 10 7 halftime lead and extended it in the third period. Friday features triple header including North Street varsity and Jaygees vs Lincoln High and Haverstown Stars vs Williamsport.
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North Street High
Hagerstown Stars
Johns
Jones
Scott
Myers
Stars
North Streeters
Badgers
Armory Court
North Street Varsity
Jaygees
Lincoln High
Rockville
Haverstown Stars
Williamsport Stars
North Street
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Scott, Co
Johnsen
Ches. Davis
Ne Stars
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Butler
F L
Tho Gyeeee
Bateman
Long
Raswit
Snivety
Lee
Framm
Campbell
King
Miner
Chas. Davis
Louis And Conn Discuss Gate For Title Fight
Pittsburgh June 23 Jos Louis the champion heavyweight and Billy Conn discuss gate size for their June 19 title match. Louis touring with Luis Russell's band and Conn visiting family during a Hot Springs Ark. training hiatus. They note over 1000 tickets on order and expect a big purse though Uncle Sam will take his share.
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Jos Louis
Billy Conn
Louis
Luis Russell
Billy the Kid
Hot Springs
Ark
Conn Hyo
Dain
Joe
Mike Skicubs
Conn
Sam
Will J
Jacobs An
Billy
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