Brook Pilot Slated to Go Overseas
Chuck Dressen, dropped by the Dodgers last year then rehired, may serve as interim manager if Leo Durocher joins an overseas tour for USC. Dodgers president Branch Rickey said Dressen could lead the club during Durocher’s two month absence and training camp starts next month at Bear Mountain. Durocher’s overseas trip was delayed while papers were resolved.
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Chuck Dreseen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Durocher
USC
Seawon
Durocher
Florida
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Rickey
Drespep
Dressen
Bear Mountain
Tampa
Cincinnati Reds
Dodger
St Peter's shells J C C in court carnival feature
St Peter's basketeers defeated J C C 100 to 59 in the Lyceum carnival feature. Don Caswell scored 34 with 17 field goals, Ray Bailey added 24, while Manny Elfen beih coached J C C with 22 points. Intermediates won 49 to 45 in overtime. St Pauls beat St Peter's Juniors 38 to 32.
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J.C. C. Cagers
Lyceum
Don Caswell
Ray Bailey
St. Peter’s
Manny Elfenbeih
Spidel
Wurmbaco
Kaplan
Bobbin
St. Paul’s
S&t Peter’s
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Killgallon
Doran
McClure
Newman
J C. C
Cooney
St Peter’s
Javery Signs With Braves for 1944 Season
Boston right hander Al Javery signed the Braves first 1944 player contract yesterday in Auburn after a social call on President Bob Quinn. Javery was Boston’s top mound performer last season with 17 wins 18 losses and a 3.21 ERA. Quinn said contracts for the other 26 players would be mailed after the New York meetings next week.
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Boston UP
al Javery
Boston Braves
Auburn
Bob Quinn
Javery
Tribe
Quinn
New York
St Johns Edges St Francis In Narrow 60 55 Win
St Johns rallied from a 15 point halftime deficit to defeat St Francis 60 55 at De Gray gym. Wade Duym hit a layup with five minutes left to give St Johns its first lead as Bill Sheron led St Francis with 21 points and Hy Gotkin and Ray Wertis scored 16 and 15 respectively for the winners.
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Brooklyn
St. John's
St. Francis
de Gray
Wade Duym
Redmen
St. Johns
Bill Sheron
Little Hy Gotkin
Ray Wertis
Home Run Baker Now Farmer Civic Leader In Trappe Md
John Franklin Baker known as Home Run Baker, a 58 year old native of Trappe, Maryland, is described as the town’s No 1 citizen. A former Yankees third baseman and Hall of Fame infield star, he is now a farmer and local civic leader owning four large properties near Trappe. Baker remains active in village affairs, and he recalls Connie Mack as the greatest manager in baseball history.
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Trappe
Maryland
Bakersburg
Bakerstown
John Franklin Baker
Baker
Mack
New York Yankees
Eddie Collins
Philadelphia
Washington
Connie Mack
Athletics
New York Giants
Rube Marquard
Christy Mathewson
Hoppe Beats Welker Cochran in 33-Inning billiards duel
In Chicago Hoppe won 5 to 23 over Welker Cochran in 33 innings giving Hoppe a 300 to 229 lead after his 600 point exhibition. Hoppe had a high run of five and Cochran’s best cluster was four. A 50 point session went Hoppe’s way 50 to 42 and two 50-point blocks are planned daily until Saturday.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Hoppe
Cochran
Fort Devens Wins 63 58 Over Tufts In Army Hoops
Fort Devens Mass defeats Tufts 63 to 58 to claim its 18th win in 20 starts. Bill Kearns scores 23 for Tufts, while Bob Allen leads Fort Devens with 18 points.
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Fort Devens
Tufts
Mass
Bill Kearns
Bob Allen
Soldiers
Catholic High relies on Phil Barrett as season thrives
Catholic High has seven wins in eight games with Phil Barrett a key factor. The 6 foot guard dominates both ends, helps on defense and sets up scoring, earning praise from coach Bill Boehner and earning a spot on The Record Newspapers All-Scholastic team.
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Catholic High
Phil Barrett
Phil
Cc.h.s. A
Bill Boehner
Barrett
Army Beats West Virginia in seventh straight win
Army's basketball team defeated West Virginia 58 to 31 at West Point. Dale Hall scored 13 points with nine field goals to lead the Cadets, while Doug Kenna added 15 points. The Cadets built a 32 to 17 halftime advantage as Hall and Kenna sparked the attack.
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West Point
Ed Kelleher
Army
West Virginia
Dale Hall
Doug Kenna
Hall
Bob Fans
Kenna
Cadets
Billy Johnson
Bobby Stakem
Boston Braves offer Trexler Contract
Richmonds policeman ballplayer Jim Trexler was offered a contract by the Boston Braves after passing induction. The 34 year old left hander, married with two sons, joined in Virginia but has not signed awaiting higher pay and a bonus. Boston purchased Trexlers contract from Indianapolis last season where he won 19 and lost seven.
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UPI
Jim Trexler
Boston Braves
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The
Braves
Boston
Indianapolis
Anderson Elected Army Track Captain at West Point
West Point appoints Jackson Mississippi athlete Gi Carl Anderson captain of the Army track and field team. A hurdler and letter winner in football and baseball, he will graduate in June and eyes the Midrose games in New York City after an undefeated season.
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Carl Anderson
Jackson
Miss
Anderson
Anerson
New York City
Florida Open two ball mixed foursome draw announced
Florida meet opens next Wednesday at Dubs dread Country Club with entries including Marjorie Row and pro Denny Champagne listing ten pairings. Notables Gerald Walker and Paul Waner join Jeanne Cline Carl Dann Georgia Tainter and last year's champs Mrs Mildred Schwab in the field.
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Marjorie Row
Aniston
Ala
Miami
Gerald Walker
Paul Waner
Paul Derringer
Dubsdread Country Club
Denny Champagne
Cincinnati Rea
Jeanne Cline
Bloomington
Carl Dann
Georgia Tainter
Fargo
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Mildred Schwab
Lee Kosten
Cardinals grant salary boosts for most players
St Louis players receive raised contracts with President Sam Breadon confirming increases. Contracts went to all players except outfielder Stan Mossial and a few others signed after last season, while the Browns mailed papers a week earlier but none have replied yet.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Stan Mnosial
Browns
Corona Corona Wins Fleur De Lis Purse at New Orleans
The four year old colt Corona Corona won the Fleur De Lis Purse at the New Orleans Fair Grounds over six furlongs in 1:18 and a half. Jack Westrope rode to a three length victory over Flying King with Shackle in third. The payoff was $3.20 for a $1 wager.
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Corona Corona
C. J. Yaeger
New Orleans Fair Grounds Track
Jack Westrope
Flying King
Shackle
World athletics body approves four American track records
The International Amateur Athletic Federation recognizes four American world standard marks led by Fred Wolcott in hurdles and pole vault. Other inductees include Roy Cochrane in the 440 yard hurdles and Cornelius Warmerdam in pole vault, with Arne Andersson earning mile and 1500 meters standards.
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Fred Wolcott
International Amateur Athletic Federation
J. 5. Edstrom
Bo Ekehind
Sweden
Walcott
Rice Institute
Philadelphia
Forrest G. Towns
Georgia
Oslo
Roy Cochrane
Drake T. Jays
John A. Gibson
Lincoln
Cornelius Warmerdam
Modesto
Cal
Arne Andersson
Gunder Haegg
Andersson
United States
Haegg
Ekelund
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Giants Plan To Operate Despite Potential Indians Closure
Secretary Eddie Brannick of the New York Giants says contracts aren’t signed yet but the club won’t consider not operating this year. He notes 13 4 F players on the roster and expects several contracts soon. He questions Cleveland’s move and mentions interest in Lou Boudreau and other players. Hockey sticks quality also noted as a concern.
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Norm Lavender
New York PF
Eddie Brannick
New York Giants
Alva Bradley
Cleveland Indians
Brannick
Giants
Bradley
Lou Boudreau
Five Ten and Five Seven Splits in Bowling
The article explains bowling splits, detailing the five ten split created by a cross over hit from the center aiming at pin 5 then 10, and the more common five seven split struck from the center hitting pin 5 on the right side to knock over 7.
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Bowling notes on spares and corner pin caroms
A крат fragment describes players throwing to split pins and the need for exact aim on No. 5 to carom toward the corner pin. It emphasizes the technique of spreading the ball to strike No. 7 and convert splits into marks.
Phoenix Open set as war bonds test for Nelson and McSpaden
Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden lead a strong field at the Phoenix Open, a $5,000 wartime event at Phoenix Country Club. Nelson shot 70 and 69 in rounds paired with McSpaden’s 69 and 71, while Dodson touts sub 68 scores and Craig Wood and Sam Byrd also share early headlines. A pro-am best ball precedes the 72-hole event.
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Byron Nelson
Toledo
Harold
Jag) McSpaden
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Phoenix Country
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McSpaden
San Francisco
Nelson
Pro Golf Brigade
Wilshire Country Club
Professional Golfers’ Association
Leonard Dodson
Kansas Cition
la Jolla
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Dodson
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
Sam Byrd
Detroit
Ray Mangrum
Los Angeles
Jimmy Hines
Amsterdam
Burg Club Triumphs 30-14 in Lansingburg Night Game
Lansingburg Boys' Club built a 12-2 halftime lead and defeated the Monarchs 30-14 at Lansingburg High School gym. Dick Kane led with nine points, Plowstrup and Rouse added five each, while Tom Maney topped the Monarchs with eight points and Smith had six. In the opener, Club J V fell 26-23 to Burgers.
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Smith
R Canle
Sheer
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Hayward
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Letteridge
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Jones
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Thos. Maney
George Winkler
Dave Lennek
Burg Club
Pittler Plans Protest Over Fine After Harris Bout
Ossie Harris manager Harry Pittler says he will protest a $200 fine and suspension from the Michigan athletic commission. Pittler claims he did not incite the post bout demonstration and says he spoke to referee Slim McLelland but did not provoke the crowd. He alleges no hearing was given and will seek one through his attorney.
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Harry Pittler
Ossie Harris
Michigan Athletic Commission
Harris
Jake la Motta
Detroit
la Motta
Slim McLelland
College and military teams clash in varied sport results
In a page of scores several institutions post wins including Navy over Hampden Sydney 51 28 Army over West Virginia 58 31 Rochester defeats Hobart 53 49 and Columbia tops Stevens Tech 49 45 Fort Devens beats Tufts 68 58 Georgetown over Fort Knon ARTC 35 and Notre Dame defeats Bunker Hill NAS 65 55 Swarthmore edges Villanova 41 38 St Johns 60 St Francis 55 plus other results like Great Lakes 67 Marquette 24 and Rice 56 Texas 34.
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Eastern Loop Will Operate In 44 Says Richardson
The Eastern Baseball League will operate in 1944. Richardson said the Springfield franchise may move to Williamsport Pennsylvania after settling the current situation. Albany civic leaders and sports figures attended the Hot Stove League session for the Sports Infantile Paralysis fund.
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Thomas H. Richardson
Loop
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Williamsport
John J. Ahern
Tommy Loughran
U. S. Marine Corps
Jon “Rip” Collins
Albany
Hawkins Stadium
Senators
Cardinal
al Kelley
Cornell
Marines
Joseph Blase
Bowling Notes Showdowns and High Scores Across Leagues
Brownie league features Professor Morse's outfit sweeping the Zibros in three straight games. Fifth Avenue Diners overpower Bolands, Kasarjians top Carignans in two, Morris Store edges Fitzgeralds twice. Notable scores include McAvoy 212-557 and Carley 186-541 among leaders, with many top honors in Mayfair and Arsenal Administrative Building leagues.
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Fitzgeralds
Jack McAvoy
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Pepper’ Cooney
Pepper’ Cooney, 211-527; “Twister” Glynn
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Bloomingdale
Arsenal Administrative
Team Four
Arsenal
Grace Shanley
Janet Anderson
Team Two
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Nan Schillinger
Alicia Dougherty
Anderson Signs With Birmingham
Birmingham club president Paul Florence announced the signing of Charley Anderson captain of the 1943 Georgia Bulldogs baseball team. Anderson, a 4-F, is Alf Andersons brother and plays second base for the club.
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Als
Paul Florence
Birmingham Baseball Club
Charley Anderson
University of Georgia
Anderson
Alf Anderson
Pittsburg
Atlanta Crackers
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