Major League owners spar over 194 season readiness
Major club heads voiced worry over player depth as Breadon warned 19 as minimum, with only DeWitt and Peckinpaugh leaning toward pessimism. Rickey said 15 could suffice, while Cubs and Reds generals vowed to carry on. Mack and Griffith stressed hope, tying baseball’s fate to war needs.
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Bam Breadon
Breadon
Cardinals
William O. DeWitt
St. Louis Browns
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
DeWitt
Peckinpaugh
Brooklyn
Rickey
Jim Gallagher
Chicago Cubs
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
Giles
Gallagher
Connie Mack
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Siena Five at Union Tonight in Schenectady Clash
Union College and Siena College meet at Schenectady to halt three game skids. Union hopes to avenge an earlier loss with Kim Salmon likely back from knee trouble and Bob Plunkett set as starting forward against Siena.
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Union College
Siena College
Indians
Schenectady
Loudonville
Dutchmen
Siena
Dorpmen
Stevens Tech
Hoboken
Kim Salmon
Salmon
Tnion
Winkler
Gaffney
Lange
Meyers
O'Brien
Bob Plunkett
Troy Boy
Union
Zanelli Set To Meet Jannazzo In Boston Rubber Bout
Ralph Zanelli the Providence veteran seeks revenge against Izzy Jannazzo the Brooklyn welterweight in a tense 16 round rubber at the Boston Garden after an upset over Fritzie Zivic. The card includes three more 16 round fights expected to draw about 10 000 fans with Bill Weinberg facing Gunnar Barland and Andy Holland meeting Johnny Seamon plus Francis Leonard versus Pat Demers.
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Boston
Fritzie Zivic
Providence
Ralph Zanelli
Izzy Jannazzo
Brooklyn
Boston Garden
Zanelli
Bill Weinberg
Chelsea
Gunnar Barland
New York
Andy Holland
Johnny Seamon
Quincy
Francis Leonard
Taunton
Pat Demers
Brockton
Patsy Brandino
Gilhooley son of Yankee star eyes Notre Dame outfield
South Bend report notes Frank Gilhooley Jr reserve guard on Notre Dame basketball team is the son of former New York Yankee outfielder Frank "Flash" Gilhooley. He expects to win a spot in the Irish outfield this spring.
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South Bend
Ind
Frank Gillooley
Notre Dame
Frank
Flash) Gilhooley
New York Yankee
Vander Meer Faces Army Induction Today in Newark
Johnny Vander Meer ace Reds left hander, after three days of medical review, is summoned to the Newark induction station for final processing and oath. Wyckoff resident and Curtiss-Wright plant employee awaits the fate of a two no hit no run pitcher amid a wild baseball season. Jimmy Foxx, troubled by sinus issues, was turned down at induction with undisclosed reasons.
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Wyckoff
Pearl Harbor
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Clifton
Cincinnati Reds
Selective Service
Reds
Jimmy Foxx
Induction Center
Coast Guard Defeats West Point Post All-Stars in War Bond Game
In the opening War Bond basketball doubleheader at 71st Regiment Armory, the U S Coast Guard District Office team beat the West Point Post All-Stars 50 to 38 before about 6000 fans who purchased roughly $1.6 million in war bonds. Bob Dorn scored 20 points despite a broken thumb, Frey added 17, while Harry Boykoff led West Point with 21. The Brooklyn Collegiate All-Stars then toppled New York aces 47 to 43 as Ed MeGuire and Bill Raphael paced the winners.
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U.S. Coast Guard District
West Point Post
71St Regiment Armory
Coast Guard
Bob Dorn
Temple
Cox Frida Frey
Long Island University
Brooklyn
Ed Me‘Guire
St. John's
Bill Raphael
Pratt
Isia Trubowitz
City College
Fag Wins For Hopkins At Tromcal Park
Fred Hopkins, after a year and a half illness, returns as a trainer with Fag winning for $4600 at Tromcal Park. The Ariel sprinter’s victory marks the revival of a once prominent figure linked to classic horse racing stars and a potential New York season.
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Hialeah
NEA
Fred Hopkins
Tromcal Park
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
New York
Troy Area Bowling Notes Highlight Rich League Scores
Troy Merchants League saw Pat Simmons post a 649 triple and 1159 opener, leading scorers like Jim Crossen 623 Tom Dougherty 620 Ralph Nesta 620, with many 500s listed. Other leagues reported top totals from Beryl Blum Virginia Messick Grace Gero and more across St Marys Waterford Alpha Women and Brownie League top performers.
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Troy Merchants
Pat Simmons
Jim Crossen
Tom Doughjerty
Ralph Nesta
Pat
Maples
Cy Wagar
Jud Montange
Chuckers Berrigan
Waldo Wagar
Herb Fleck
Jack Martin
Joe Kelly
Bob Langlotz
Joe Pytko
Joe Sacala
Steve Sally
Les Schumann
Bill Wagar
Bil Manning
Mike Hoblock
Bill Miller
George Murphy
Steve Krause
Floyd Willis
Higgins and
Burleigh
Cahills
Saratoga Dry Beverages
Cloverleaf Creamery
Wagars Dairy Trim
Troy Pants Shep Ce
Simmons
Crossen
Dougherty
Cy. Wafar
Sacala
Schumann
Marvin-Neitzel
Beryl Blum
Virginia Messick
Wer Thyra Kergan
Eunice van Patten
Agnes DeLuca
Anna Kirik
Effie Robinson
Anita Garhart
Hazel Champine
Irene Lumley
Waterford
Fran Whinnery
Un“Nerup
Ciara Brundige
Julia Bleichtrey
Marjorie Row Wins Second Upset at Miami Trophy
Marjorie Row of Anniston Ala holder of the Michigan amateur title continued her strong play at the Miami Country Club in the Helen Lee Doherty trophy. She defeated Georgia Tainter Fargo N D 5 and 3 to reach the semifinals where Jeanne Cline Rollins College won 4 and 2 over Mrs Thomas Nolan New Castle Pa. The other semifinalists are Mrs George E B Wilcox Jr of Miami and Mrs Frank Fuller of Coral Gables.
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Marjone Row
Anniston
Ala
Michigan
Miami Country Club
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Georgia Tainter
Fargo
N. D
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Rollins College
Miss Cline
Thomas Nolan
New Castle
Hagberg Likely Navy Coach For 1944 Football
Navy circles indicate Swede Hagberg will become head coach of the 1944 Navy football eleven. Hagberg, 6-1, from Follansbee West Virginia, has Navy roots as former varsity end and end coach, with submarine duty in the Pacific.
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Oscar Emil Hagberg
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W. Va
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Billick
Whelchel
Naval Academy
Pacific
Notre Dame
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Bethany
West Coast Fleet
Academy
Emory E
L Larson
Howe After 200th Goal in Detroit History
Syd Howe, veteran Red Wing, needs one more goal to reach 200 in the NHL. He scored his 199th in Detroit’s 6 3 win over Boston Tuesday night and could reach the milestone this weekend against Boston or Chicago. He has 15 goals this season and surpassed Detroit’s single season record with his 149th in the club’s uniform.
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National Hockey League
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Chicago
New York Rangers
Herbie Lewis
Ottawa
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St. Louis
Trinity Rips Yale 71 to 57 in Hartford
Trinity opened with a swift surge and built a 22 to 5 edge by the 15th minute, leading Yale 36 to 14 at halftime. Yale staged a strong second-half rally but Trinity held on to win the hard-fought contest.
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Yale
Hartford, Conn
Elis
Bulldog
Hartford Collegians
Tenpins: Spare from the corner bend in the fifteenth series
Jimmie Smith, Kingpin of the Tenpins, explains the easiest spare the seven pin from the right corner. He notes that crossing the alley with a natural roll works best, contrasting it with attempts from the center. The spare procedure for the ten pin is then described in reverse.
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Jimmie Smith
Bowling Spare Tip for Corner Pin Alignment
The method explains rolling from the left corner to hit the opposite corner pin. It notes this spare is harder than the seven pin, and offers adjustments: if your ball rolls into the gutter, move closer to center to reduce angle. if it misses the left or inside pin, increase the shot angle.
Erne the Suave Champion Who Fought Savage Fights
Frank Erne eschewed boastfulness yet stood as a polished and clever lightweight champion. Born in 1875 in Zurich, he grew up in Buffalo and beat top rivals like John L. Sullivan Jr and George Lavigne before winning the lightweight crown in 1899, earning fame for skill and fearless ringsmanship.
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Erne
Wall Street
Zurich
Switzerland
Buffalo
Frank
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Sally Smith
Cie
Lavigne
Jack McAuliffe
Army and P R department pace Arsenal cage league
Army and P R department basketball teams led the second half action. Army topped P A department 41 21 to share the lead while FP M department defeated Inspection 29 22. P R department edged Tank Shop 29 26 as Emmi 14 Hille 8 led the winners.
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Arsenal
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Kelly
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Murphy
Zyniewski
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H. Anderson
Tank Shop
P. R. Department
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Hille
Cooley
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Nuttall
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Ec. Carey
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Bulldogs
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Doran
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Nese Jacobsen
Gritman
Eree
Stevens
PRP. M. Dept
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Bunze
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F. HL Anderson
Maloney
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Army Quintet Bowls 37 39 at Albany in Benefit Game
Army cagers trailed the Union College Seadogs 37 35 after a late rally, losing 37 35 at C B A gym in Albany for the Sports Infantile Paralysis Fund. Murray led Army with 12, Mel Hein of the Giants had 10, Gunden and Yowell had 7 each. Mont Pleasant beat Albany All Scholastic 41 37 in the co feature. Laverne Hastings led the All Stars with 13 before leaving for Marine service.
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Union College Seadogs
Albany
Arsenal Basketball League
Union Club
Murray
New York Giants
Gunden
Yowell
Army
Mont Pleasant
Schenectady
Laverne Hastings
Marines
Indians Stop Club Cagers at Troy Gym in 38 35 Win
The Watervliet Indians defeated the Troy Boys' Club Intermediates 38 35 at the TBC gym. Ross scored 13 and Whitney 12 to lead Watervliet, while Johnny Card nato tallied 13 for the Intermediates and Reo added eight.
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Watervliet Indians
Troy Boys’ Club
T. B.C
Ross
Whitney
Johnny Cardnato
Reo
Army Wallops Penn State 49 to 38 at Academy Field House
Army came from behind to defeat Penn State 49 to 38 at the Academy field house. Dale Hall scored 14 for Army, with McNary matching 14 for Penn State as Army built a 23 to 18 halftime edge and maintained a ten-point margin late, aided by Bob Faas.
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Academy Field House
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Bob Faas
State
Monty Moskowitz
Sports Hall of Fame Created in Washington
The Federal Security Agency committee on physical fitness authorized a commission to promote plans for a peacetime national sports hall of fame in Washington. The building would be financed by sports activities and serve as a national sports archive with equipment and uniforms of famous athletes. It would not compete with Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Federal Security Agency
National Sports Hall of Fame
National Archives For Sports
John B. Kelly
Cooperstown
Bay Meadows Gets 56 Day Racing Meet
The California racing board granted a 56 day meet at Bay Meadows near San Francisco. The season runs from March 18 to June, marking Bay Meadows as the sole California track operating since Pearl Harbor.
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Bay Meadows
Los Angeles
Private Is Tops Fort Jackson Fort Jackson Red Raiders
Pvt. Dee Gibson led the scoring parade with 218 points in the Red Raiders first 28 victories. Gibson previously starred for West Kentucky Teachers College.
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Fort Jackson
S. C
Dee Gibson
Fort Jackson Red Raiders
Gibson
West Kentucky Teachers’ College
Yale Swimmers Defeat Princeton 43 32 in New Jersey
Yale swam to a 43 to 32 victory over Princeton in Princeton New Jersey. Yale took six of nine first places while Princeton won breaststroke 440 yard dash and the freestyle relay. Alan Ford set two pool records with a 23.35 second 50 yard dash and a 51.6 second century.
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N. J
Yale
Tigers
Alan Ford
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