McLarnin Still Swinging at Axis Fight Plans
Los Angeles March 2 Eleven years after winning the welterweight title Jimmy McLarnin remains active in boxing style but now fights for the Axis cause in wartime duty. Once rich from boxing he works for an airplane supplies firm in Hollywood and golf dominates his spare time. He recalls facing 13 world champions and notes Bud Heyler as his toughest opponent. He is married with a daughter and lives modestly on ring earnings. Alfonso Rodriguez to play third base for Vera Cruz in the Mexican league after arriving from Havana.
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Marines Easily Beat FERA Rangers For Seven In Row
The U S Marines extended their Industrial League streak to seven straight wins by routing the FERA Rangers 45 to 14. Spont led with 16 points as Marines pulled away after a 4-4 first period tie and 21-8 halftime edge. Morin and Moore paced the Rangers with 6 and 2 points respectively amid a one sided finale.
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Pirates Sell Nomad Geary To Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the sale of Eugene Huck Geary, their nomad shortstop, to the Philadelphia Nationals for an undisclosed sum. Geary, unsettled since deserting the Buccaneers last season, was reinstated by Baseball Czar Kenesaw Landis and becomes eligible to resume play this year after a troubled stint marked by homesickness and suspensions.
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Huck) Geary
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Guard Wins By 1-Point Margin
In a thriller of the Industrial League triple header the State Guard defeated the Sons of the Legion 30 to 29. The Legion led 17 to 14 at halftime. Lance and Bradley keyed the Guards’ rally as the lead changed hands late in the third and in the final quarter. Long, McNeal, Smith, Morganthal, Pryor and Harper are noted among the scorers.
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Sunday League Bowling Recap Highlights Daisies Rise
Sunday League action sees the Daisies cling to first place as Panes stay with them and Violets’ Carrie Nunamaker leads with a 385 three game total. Lis Patterson and Catherine Fitz share high single game honors, while Trinity tops the St. Pauls U B led three game total with 1732 as John Minnich posts another 414 set.
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May Organize Farm For Grid League
Nashville report states President Billy Evans has authority to seek a professional football circuit for the baseball league through Southern Association leadership. A proposal would affiliate with the National Professional Football League to provide talent farms, awaiting approval from Commissioner Elmer D Lawden before southern franchises are granted, possibly after the war. The plan would use optioned players from national clubs and develop new talent.
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Sun Again Favored In Widener At Hialeah Park
Miami March 2 Sun Again the five year old trained by Ben A Jones remains in form and is listed as a strong contender for the 25000 Widener at Hialeah Park Saturday after a clear McLennan win. He faces tough rivals including Coward Dupuy’s Marriage Mrs Edward Mulrenan's First Fiddle and Green Tree Stable's Four Freedoms on the mile and a quarter course.
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Anglers to build stiles over Beaver Creek Sunday
A group of sportsmen from Baltimore and Washington, with members of the Conococheague Sportsmen's Club, will travel to the Beaver Creek trout stream near Boonsboro Sunday March 6 to build stiles over fences to ease passage and protect fences. They plan a four to five hour work period starting from Frank L. Bentz’s home. All interested sportsmen are welcome to help.
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Backing Boxers and the Patrons Behind Champions
A look at the long tradition of wealthy patrons backing boxers. From Pap Frank Sinatra sponsorships to Poney Moore and Jock Whitney supporting fighters like Beau Jack Abe Simon Rene De Vos, and Henry Armstrong, publicity propelled careers while backers endured losses until later success.
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Montgomery Over Limit Ahead Of Title Bout
New York March 2 Bob Montgomery was two pounds over the 135-pound lightweight limit after heavy training for his title fight with Champion Beau Jack tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. Jack weighed 134 1 2 pounds and is a favorite at 5 to 12. Sweet potatoes find use in candy bars ice cream powders and sandwich spreads.
Radio Tinker Man Eyes Dodgers Control
Boston reports say Theodore Roosevelt McElroy, a Boston area radio tinker turned war industry magnate, leads a group negotiating to purchase control of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The 225 pound, 5 foot 8 inch operator, famed for Morse code play by play and a $4.5 million war contract business, is reportedly between Boston, Milton, and Littleton, N. H., as associates call him a potential Dodgers head. If successful, McElroy would become a leading figure at Ebbets Field, aligning with the Dodgers' circle.
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Connie Puzzled By Newsom Silence
Connie Mack in Philadelphia is baffled by Bobo Newsom's silence after Newsom telephoned last Saturday to say he was classified 4-F in the draft and would report to discuss a contract. No further word or wire has arrived, leaving the manager uncertain about Newsom's plans.
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