Frick and Harridge Reach Washington On Wartime Baseball
Ford Frick and Will Harridge arrive in Washington to press for wartime baseball solutions. Officials discuss player availability amid possible work and military draft policies and a push to identify a suitable World War II era player pool. Frick plans talks with government leaders on sustaining baseball while avoiding essential manpower shortages.
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Congress
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Harri@ge
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Pitt Likely To Change Sport Policy
The University of Pittsburgh may shift its athletics policy from a strict BEWTHAN code toward a broader emphasis on sports under new chancellor Rufus Fitzgerald. A longtime sports fan and former coach, he supports discipline through athletics and signals a possible reconstruction of Pitt football after years of decline since Coach Jock Sutherland’s resignation in 1939.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburg
Rufus Fitzgerald
John Bowman
Pitt
Jock Sutherland
Sisan
Fitzgerald
Iy of Tennessee
Town University
Znat
Chen Namecoach
Clark Shaughnessy
Foothall
Bowman
Flyers Barred From Cage Meets Washington t
Army Air Force basketball teams barred from tournaments under a policy to restrict AA F sports and travel. Spokesman said the ban covers intracommend competition and games between teams of AA F commands.
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Army Air Force
A. A. EF
A.A. FL
Snead Wins Gulfport Open in A playoff Over Nelson
Sam Snead defeats Byron Nelson in a gruelling playoff to win the Gulfport Open at Gulfport Mississippi by one stroke after 19 holes. Snead came from behind, birdied key holes, and finally clinched the title as Nelson conceded with Snead two feet from the cup on the final putt. The victory ties Snead with Nelson at four FA signer championships.
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Sam Snead
Byron Nelson
Gulport
Miss
GPO
Samuel Jackeson Snead
Hot Springs
Toledo
Qala
Snead
Nelson
Bread
Jess
Sammy
Smead
Neon
Pir- Sinian
CYO Stars Meet Sacred Heart Juniors Tonight
The CYO Basketball League All Stars face Sacred Heart Juniors at St Joseph's Community Center tonight at 8 o'clock in a rematch after a disputed prior game. Both teams enter with full strength. coach Don Castell lists 16 stars for the AIL Stars. A preliminary at 7 features St Joseph's vs a fast area team.
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CYO Basketball League All- Stars
Tom Balpin
Sacred Heart Juniors
St Joseph's Community Center
Don Castell
AIL Stars
Suriano
Pranchat
Milanese
Kavanagh
D_ Grey
Grey
Rafferty
Bagnarchi
Lamperello
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Richardson
O'Connell
Bredley
Gauvteau
Driscott
McBride
Sacred Heart
Regul Flac
St.Joseph’s
Troy
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Browns Star McQuinn Draft Physical Underway in Virginia
George McQuinn once a star with the St. Louis Browns and a 1964 AL champion, is undergoing preinduction medical exams at the Army Service Forces Regional Hospital in Camp Lee Virginia. He was previously examined at Richmond induction station and sent for further diagnosis of a back ailment, after an earlier 1942 denial for the same condition.
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George McQuinn
St. Louis Browns
Army Service Forces Regional Hospital
Mmcquitin
Arlington
Richsnend Armed Forces
Army
Pep Beats Terranova to Keep Featherweight Title
Hartford’s Pep defeated Terranova 122% to retain the featherweight title at Madison Square Garden in a 10-round decision. Terranova suffered facial cuts as Pep used reach and jab combinations to keep control, with judges scoring 12-6, 10-6, and 10-3 in favor of Pep.
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Terranova
New York
Wille Pep
Hartford
Conn
Phil Terranova
Madison Square Garden
Vee Hartfori
Marty Monroe
Arthur Donovan
Associated Press
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Woo
Zoth
Chuck Hunter
Jackimore
Florida
Nime
Baszi
Secon
Karema Stanza
Pat Giordano
Toronto
George “Red” Doiy
Joe Seddier
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Outroinsel Howard
Whatle
Coe
Artie Rodi
Wirei
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Iony
St. Peters J Versus St. Pauls Basketball Result
The St Peters Jayvees beat St Pauls 18 to 15 on the Lyreum court last night. Romeo Naples scored 12 for St Peters while Purcell led St Pauls with pre points.
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Jayvees
St. Paul's
St Peter's
Romeo Naples
Purcell
Farnesa Heads Field at Pensacola War Bond Golf Open
Farnesa, former national amateur champion, leads a group of Pensacola servicemen in the wartime War Bond open golf tournament opening next Thursday. Teammates include Tommy Aycock, Curtis Bryan, Sheldon Grabe, and MacBreed, all noted amateurs from Florida and Indiana.
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Fia
Willie Taxnesa
Sve
Persacola
Annapolis of the Air
Tommy Aycock
Fale
Curtis Bryan
Florida
Sheldon Grabé
MacBreed
Flynn Conqueror Flynn Dempsey Remembered In Saloon Tale
The article recalls Fireman Jim Flynn the only fighter to knock out Jack Dempsey, in Salt Lake in 1917, and reports Dempsey later defeated Flynn in a second bout at Fort Sheridan. It notes Flynn’s boastful LA saloon sign and his death at 55, with Dempsey rising to fame as the Manassa Mauler.
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Nea
Jack Dempsey
Coast Guard
Dempsey
Salt Lake
Jia Flynn
Flynn
Pueblo
Manassa
Jim
Los Angeles
Jim Firna
Hlm
Jack Varie
Despre
Fort Sheridan
Keepa
Jim Flynn
Basketball Scores From Town State Indiana Classic
Results show Wisconsin defeated by 53 to 34 while Raritan topped Princeton 99 to 37 and Minnesota routed Illinois 49 to 3. Nebraska posted a 45 point win as Morris Fisid scored 31 and Wake Forest contributed X.
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Bainbridge Poll Urges No Sport Ban
A Bainbridge base poll shows 75 percent oppose sports bans at the naval center. Sailors and recruits favor continuing athletic programs amid debate over potential discontinuance. The base newspaper notes strong support for keeping sports ongoing.
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Bainbridge Naval
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Mainskeer
Steve
Skein
Balworidgeine
Ifor
Amaysel
Aman
Sam Boston Bail Granted After Prior Sentence and Conflicting Testimony
Solomon alias Sam Sosion released on bail of 2500 after serving six months in the workhouse for boxing. Justice Hecht noted the conflicting testimony and insufficient evidence to support the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in Clancy v. case.
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Solomon
Sam Sosion
Jrdve
Justica Hecht
On the Wagon Bowling Policy Enforced
Toledo league enforces a rule banning bowlers who leave for a drink during a session. A disqualification applies for the remainder of the season under the league’s Nevada-like code.
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Toledo
NEAI
Budge Reaffirms Status by Defeating Parker in Exhibition Match
In New York sports, tennis star Don Budge defeats Frank Parker 6 4 to reaffirm himself as the era’s best. Budge’s win follows a string of successful showings and career longevity, with commentators noting his refined strategy and consistency against top contenders like Budge’s contemporary rivals.
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Coma
Paul Courteau
Providence Star
Bob Gracie
Hob Walton
Walton
Trude
John Baby
St. Louis
Frank Kane
Indianapolis
Pete Bessone
Cleveland
Habey Geaysox
New York
Sg Hil Tider
Hollywood
Tilden Cere
Tiden
Creshené
ANSE
Don Budge
Etsworth
Ul Eves
Budge
Los Angeles
Budge Onte
Stilk
Frank
Parker
Frank Parker
Tildenj Fried von
Baron Goi
All Stars Defeat JCC Girls In Lopsided 21 to 4 Victory
In a brisk matchup, the All Stars overpower JCC Girls 21 to 4 as Florence Chersis and Bobby Jerez contribute key points. The scene includes veteran trainer Earl Sande and mentions longtime participant Tilven.
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Tae Ex Johnsen
Funk
Jack Demasey
Bea
Bobby Jerez
Earl Sande
Big Bhi Tilven
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