Grid Rules Committee Adopts Broad Football Changes
The New York forward pass may be thrown anywhere behind the scrimmage line and 3 second rule bounds are imposed on kickoffs. Substitutions are loosened to report to officials, a new center stance is approved, and a ban on the old screen block is set. The meeting, first since Pearl Harbor, was chaired by Col. Wilkes Bingham.
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Lou Lite
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Sernié Bierman
Minnesota
Er. Geiges
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Georgia Tech
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George F. Weenker
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Harry Hughes
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Berres Joins Giants As Regular Receiver
Ray Berres reports to the New York Giants in Lakewood New Jersey joining Ernie Lombardi as receivers in early games. Berres delayed by wartime plant work will be pressed into service soon. The 21 year old veteran appeared in 16 games last season.
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Robinson Signs To Box Basora
Sugar Robinson signed for a ten round bout with Jose Basora of Puerto Rico at Convention Hall on May 14. Matchmaker Pete Moran announced the fight, after three earlier Basora bouts were deferred. Robinson, speaking to State Athletic Commissioner Leot, said he intends to fight Basora this time.
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New York
Brown Bomber Is Transferred From Camp Shanks
Staff Sgt Joe Louis heavyweight boxing champion has been temporarily moved from Camp Shanks to the Fox Hill Terminal Stapleton Staten Island to aid in building an athletic program. Also transferred were heavyweight Pyui Melio Bettiga and soldiers Rute Goldstein and Pete Scalzo to train at the port facility for stevedoring and related duties.
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Bainbridge Exhibition Game Postponed Rained Out
The Philadelphia Phillies Bainbridge training station game was rained out yesterday and will be played today at the Bainbridge area exhibition base ball field with both teams resuming play after the weather delay.
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Arsenal Masketball Team Posts 17–14 Season Record
The Watervliet Arsenal basketball squad posted a 17 win 14 loss mark in a 32 game schedule against top East service teams. They scored 1158 points to opponents 1195 as they advanced to the second round of the Second Service Command journey. Players included Grasso Atfanaseo Dee gen Jacobsen Snyder Dundon Lyons Maxwell Zyniewski Parker and Kearney coached by Capt. Al Kelley a former Cornell University star.
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Leo Parker
Ted Kearney
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al Kelley
Cornell University
Sterach- Tete
Buckeye Swim Coach Seeks New Honors
Buckeye coach Peppe leads Ohio State University swimming team toward New York for national AAU titles after NCAA crown in Ann Arbor. Keo Nakama, a postgraduate Hawaii native, will be eligible for AAU events and is the national outdoors 1300 309 and 409 meter champion.
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Passeau Hurler Faces Arm Trouble Ahead of Cubs Opener
Passeau Claude Passeau, top candidate for the Chicago Cubs opening day mound assignment, left for Chicago to have his ailing pitching arm evaluated by club physician Br. John F. Davis after an elbow issue flared in a four inning appearance. Ostroski and Cavaretta also departed for personal matters.
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Claude Passeau
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John F. Davis
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Johnny Ostroski
Phil Cavaretta
Bowling Alleys Not Real Estate
Supreme Court Justice John C. Wheeler ruled that bowling alleys are personal property and not taxable as real estate. He ordered a $25,512 reduction of the Genesee Bowling Hall assessment from $162,000, noting the alleys could be removed without damage to the building or the alleys.
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RPI Prepares for Open NCAA Tilt at Swarthmore
RPI Engineers taper with long practice and a short workout as they head to Swarthmore Pa to face Swarthmore College and then City College of New York in New York City. Coach Ned Harkness will take Walt Griver Chacus Merdinger Ed Krol Richard Hubbell and other players on the trip as the team awaits a schedule against top East rivals. The squad has trained for weeks and aims to peak for the opening meeting.
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Athletics to Use Hayes as Receiver in Wright Field Season
Frederick Md Connie Mack owner of the Philadelphia Athletics said Frankie Hayes will do the catching this year. Hayes set an American League single season record with 135 games caught. Mack added he sees no reason Hayes should not handle the backstop, while noting Jim Pruett did not show well this season after a strong previous fall assessment.
RPI Track Team Opens Colgate Home Schedule
RPI announces spring track schedule featuring two invitation meets at Philadelphia on April 2 and 25, the TCAAAA at West Point on May 19, and three home contests. Duals are set with RPI, Rochester, and Penn State, plus several meets including Penn Relays and Rochester events throughout April to June.
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Cubs Host To Reds in Game Today
Cincinnati Reds finished the first part of spring training leaving Bloomington to join the Chicago Cubs for their first intra club game of the year. Herman Wehmeier is slated to start with Walter Beck and Hod Lisenbeer following. Rain forced an indoor substitute volleyball game this morning before departure.
Zeller Cuts Detroit Squad in Camp Roster Trim
Detroit Tigers general manager Jack Zeller reduced the camp roster to 25 players. Ralph Ruibstrom and Ed Alierkowicz departed for Buffalo on option. Pitcher Bo Gilespie to report to Buffalo Bisons, while camp ends Friday with a move to Terre Haute for exhibition games against the Chicago White Sox.
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Ind
Jack Zeller
Detroit Tigers
Ralph Ruibstrom
Alierkowicz
Buffalo
Gilespie
Bisons
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
George Field
Terre Heure
Sox
Boudreau Plans Intra Squad Scrimmage to End Indians Camp
Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau will stress intra squad games in the final week of spring training at Lafayette Indiana. Exhibition games will feature four to five inning stints as the Tribe prepares for road games against Indianapolis and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rain interrupted a Philadelphia fastball game involving Martin Sombers yesterday in Frederick Maryland.
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Lou Boudreau
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Martin Sombers
Babe Ruth Returns as Wrestling Referee Amid Crowd Pull
Babe Ruth, 31, says crowds lure him back into sports as a wrestling referee in Portland and Boston. He notes health and business interests aside, has refereed ten matches, enjoys entertaining fans, and hints more appearances if health permits. Ruth cites his Tokyo trip and war memories as motivation while weighing future wrestling duties.
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English Race Season Open Draws 20,000 Fans
Rendon and Ensteng led a large crowd as the peacetime fair opened with spectators enjoying a day of parodies and pace. Three favorites survived early trials while Gordon EB S222 took a decisive early win. American officials noted traffic and gasoline sourcing concerns, and inspectors questioned drivers about fuel origin.
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Mat Card For Albany Completed
Telecard for the wrestling show at Capitol Arena Albany completes with two supporting bouts. Notable names include Sito Auster, Gus Rapp of Wilmieston, and veteran Earp. A scheduled revure engagement tops the Wednesday card as Mocane and Krauss headline the undercard with Notre Dame foe Sevgidi Fetters also appearing.
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Pro Football Award Goes To Sinkwich
Funkie Sinkwich of the Detroit Lions won the National Football League Most Valuable Player award ahead of Do Hutson of Green Bay. Sinkwich captured 37 first and several second place votes, with Hutson close behind in the balloting by the Writers in the fan league. Other vote-getters included Paschal Cul Ward Zimmerman Filehoot and Grigas.
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Durocher’s Radio Clash Highlights Dodger Air Time
The piece recalls Leo Durocher’s clashes over radio presence with Steec Ritzey and public episodes that questioned the Dodgers’ management. It argues a major league manager’s role is a 24 hour duty, not a few hours of work, stressing air time distractions impacted game duties.
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Red Wings Bruins Face Key Tilt In Hockey Showdown
Detroit and Boston clash in a crucial game as both teams chase early playoff positioning. A win by Detroit would put them ahead toward the series against Toronto, while a Bruins victory would keep Boston in the hunt, with implications for subsequent matchups and standings.
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Draft Board Calls Jockey Ted Atkinson for Induction
Draft board orders jockey Ted Atkinson to report for induction on April 22 at Brooklyn. Atkinson, a rider in 1942, is married with one child and expects a second. He said he hoped the Army would grant time to be home around June.
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Dodgers Need No Publicity Or Do They
Durocher’s radio appearances could serve as good publicity for the club by keeping the Arm or team name before the public, though the Dodgers themselves question the need for publicity.
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