Farley Emerges as Front-Runner in Baseball Commissioner Race
Neer Fork reports Farley leading the baseball commissioner race as Cubs owners shift backing from Ford Prick toward Farley. Frick’s candidacy faces strong opposition while a preliminary report is due in thirty days. MLB discussions contemplate a cross-league commissioner to unite majors and minors amid travel and service legislation delays. Larry MacPhail, newly named Yankees president GM, questions why only majors would appoint a commissioner.
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James Farley
Cub
Ford
Nasional League
Farley
Hhe
Emer
Ahs | Eroud
Frick
Washington
Will Harridge
Lumerbcan League
Doub
Nalning
New York Yankees
Hall Beats Jannazzo in Buffalo Boxing Showdown
Hall, from Buffalo, defeated Tory Jannazzo by split decision in an eight round feature at Hud son Boxing Club before 3 600 fans in the Memorial Auditorium. Hall remained undefeated in ten professional bouts, using left hooks to control the action while Jannazzo kept moving to avoid power shots. The veteran attempted late rallies but Hall maintained pressure with two fisted assaults through the final rounds.
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Buffalo
Prentiss Hall
Tory Jannazzo
New York
Hudson Boxing Club
Bremerial Auditorium
Hall
Jannazzo
Jannarzo
Mexico City racetrack to run four days of racing
The Hipodromo de las Americas announced a four day racing schedule starting next Tuesday. Races will be held on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays, with nine races on each card. Previously racing occurred on Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays.
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Mexico City
Hippodromo de Tes Americas
At Presents
Robinson to Get Further Exam
Outstanding welterweight boxer Robinson was sent to Fort Jay for a second preinduction Army examination after being inducted two years ago and honorably discharged last year under section eight. He has grossed about $187,305 from his bouts. Location New York.
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Robinson
Fort Jay
New Ork
Ray Reignt
Ed McKeever Named Cornell Head Coach Succeeding Snavely
Notre Dame coach Ed McKeever was selected to lead Cornell football, signing a contract and reporting April 1. He succeeds Carl Snavely who left after the 1944 season. McKeever, born 1910 in San Antonio, moved from Notre Dame to Cornell after directing the 1943 ND squad.
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Ed McKeever
Notre Dame
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Ekhaca
University of North Carolina
McKeever
Big Reds
Snavely
Itteen
Max Reed
J. Russell Murphy
North Carolina
Carnnell
George K. Jones
F. B. Wilson
Ray van Orman
Eacha Crosses
Robert Cullen
Courtney Young
Frank Leahy
McHeever
South Bend
Leahy
Navy
Corneil
South Pacific
United States
McKerver
San Antonio
Tex
Jack Meagher
Iows
Meagher
St Edwards
Austin
Cor- Bell
Texas Tech
Peta Cawthon
Tech
Notre Dame to Pick Temporary Mentor Soon
Notre Dame will choose a temporary football mentor at an early athletics meeting after Ed McKeever left for Cornell. Frank Leahy will return as coach and athletic director after Navy discharge. Three experienced staffers Hugh Devore Adam Walsh Clem Crowe are on leave from Bowdoin Xavier and Fordham.
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South Bend
Ind
Ed McKeever
Cornell University
John Kavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
Board of
Frank Leahy
Navy
Hugh Devore
Adam Walsh
Clem Crowe
Devore
Fordham University
Providence
F. L. University
Walsh
Notre Dame
Bowdoin College
Branstick
Maite
Hee
Bowdoin
Crowe
Xavier University
Cincinnati
New York Gloves Champion Named In Eastern Tournament
Arthur Jackson of New York City was named the heavyweight representative in the Eastern Golden Glove Tournament of Champions to be held March 12 13 14. His brother Gerald Jackson, the defending champ, conceded Arthur's superiority and they did not fight in the city finals.
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New York
Arthur Jackson
New York City
Arthur
Gerald
Prevented from Playing Burns Became Top Official
Joe Burns faced a deformed arm that prevented him from playing basketball and baseball yet rose to become a leading basketball official in the East. At 26 he has officiated for 24 years from playgrounds to Madison Square Garden and even army games, while pursuing a civil law practice in Hoboken.
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BO Gill
New York
NEA
Wes
Hoboken Police
Joe Burns
Trafic
Barts
Joe
New Jersey
Kida
Simout
Shay
Burns
Madison Square Garden
Army
Pat Kennedy
Eastarn
Hoboken
Peralta Secures Unanimous Win in Brooklyn Bout
Brooklyn fighter Jos Peralta wins an eight round unanimous decision over Monte Pignatore at Broadway Arena in Brooklyn. The card also lists a first round KO by Penning of Brooklyn and other bouts featuring Davey Feild Billy Johnson Kenny Reid and Jerry McGee. Johnny Chuckran of Penn State joins Army duty as the war continues.
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Brooklyn
Jos Peralta
Tantagua
Woo
Monte Pignatore
Broadway Arena
Penning
Jiminy, Allen
Philadelphia
Davey Feild
Billy Johnson
Wilmington
S.C
Kenny Reid
Battle Creek
Mich
Jerry McGee
Augusta
Drew
Chgceran
State College, Pa
NEA
Johnny Chuckran
Penn State
Uncle Sam
Hawks and Leafs skate to a 3 to 3 tie
The Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs fought to a 3 all draw before 20 077 fans. Chicago trails by six points to the Bruins and five to the Rangers with key action looming in New York tomorrow. Art Jackson opened for Toronto, Bil Mosiesko and Cully Baar put Chicago ahead, and Ted Kennedy scored to reclaim a lead for the Leafs before Ruy Grarshaw tied the game for Chicago at 12 34 of the third.
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Toronto
Chicago
Blackhawks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Tailend Hawks
Bruins
New York Rangers
New York
Art Jackson
Bears
Hawks
Bil Mosiesko
Cully Baar
Leafs
Wick Metz
Ted Kennedy
Mixe Karakas
Ruy Grarshaw
Kosienko
Golf Pros Doing More Than Just Play for Pay
Touring golf pros have supported troop entertainment with visits to camps and hospitals in Europe and Africa. Notable players like Sam Snead and Leo Diegel joined charity drives and pitching events while the PGA promotes hospital courses and rehabilitation tours.
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New York
Winter Pond
Fred Corcoran
Fioridz
Sem Sead
Africa
North Healy
United States
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Tommy Armour
Hike Sama
Sorcoran Sa
Geal
Hele
Tutsen Air Base
Craig Wood
Snead
Bob Hamilton
Johnny
Sam
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Lester Heaard
Macadeam
Pensacola Naval Air Training Center
PGA
Phidalep P G. A
Valley Forge Hospital
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Illinois
California
Texas
New
Troy CYO Stars Down Albany 52 33 in Cage Showdown
The Troy CYO AllStars defeated the Albany CYO AL-Stars 52 to 33 at La Josephs Community Corner Cage. Jack Witheck led Troy with 20 points as Don Sperello added 10. Albany’s Hodach and teammates struggled in the fourth quarter. The preliminary St Juniors won 80 to 37 while other results and scorers are noted in this brief recap.
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Albany Cyo
la Joseph's
Trofecs
Frost
Coles City
Donsperello
Bess
St Juniors
Janiors
Hotaré
Bon Weick
Romeo Naples
Letty
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Sa. Jo
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Prandist
A. Testo
Defiant Minors Close In On New Pact After Deliberations
Defiant minor league representatives completed work on a new pact with major leagues amid discussions at a four day session. The committee, chaired by Tom Richardson, proposed revisions to broaden the minors' powers, including Landis award handling and promotion rules, with potential major-minor league changes for 1946.
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Chicago
Leage Stratests
Vietors
Forenis
Stoner
Zemender
Isegue
Fecommenca
Setional Association of Professional
Sarta Landis
Cormanding
Iste EL St. Landis
Ec Hon
Tom Richard
League
Acd
Orchardson
Landis
Richardson
Abrogstton
Richardsan
St Peters Juniors Rally In Win Over Vliet Fire
St Peter's Juniors defeated Vliet Fire 36 to 21 in a home game. Welch scored 33 for St Peter's, Fanitiier added 18, Bru contributed, Peter Oland had nine for the players. Al Gray, manager of St Peter's team, announced the league will open months for court games.
Committee to Revise Rules Affects Player Draft Price
The committee plans to conclude its meeting today with a revision of rules. While focusing on player technicalities, the discussion also covers territorial rights and could offer greater protections for minor league franchises that Majors may acquire for a five dollar fee, with the $750 maximum as expected.
State Boxing Head Joins Famous Club
New York boxing commissioner Edward Por and club president James J. Walker attend a luncheon supporting the Red Cross. Joe Louis, world heavyweight champion, was present as a tribute to Maj. Thomas McGuire of Ridgewood New Jersey.
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New York
Edward Por
Sisie
Bétame
Risemasses
Circus Saints and
Cind Mon McHeon
Egan
Cone
Forster
James J. Walker
Elub
American Red Cross
Walter L Red? Berber
Greater New York
Red Cross
Sergi
Joe Lewis
Maj
Thomas McGuire
Ridgewood
N. J
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