Phillies President William Cox Banned For Life By Landis
William D Cox president of the Philadelphia Phillies was barred for life from baseball by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis for gambling on games involving his club. Landis said Cox is permanently ineligible to hold any baseball office. The Phillies elected Robert Carpenter Jr. as president to replace Cox, with Carpenter purchasing Cox's stock. Cox admitted to some bets but claimed he ceased after learning the rules.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
William D Cox
Philadelphia Phillies
Baseball For Life
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Cox
New York
Phillies
Philadelphia
Duke
Robert R. M. Carpenter, Jr
Wilmington
Del
Cox Carpenter
E. I. Dupont da Vemours and Co
Stanley
Bucky” Harris
Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Tits Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Spry
Ina
Sourcers
Carpenter Named Phillies President Youngest MLB Club Head
Bob Carpenter, former Duke football star and Wilmington sports promoter, was named president of the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the youngest man to head a Major League club. He and his father own significant Phillies stock and control other local sports ventures. He expects induction in January and says he may still run the club.
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Philadelphia
Husky
Robert R. M. Carpenter
Wilmington
Del
National League Phillies
Duke University
Carpenter
Wilmington du Pont
William D. Cox
Phillies
K. M. Landis
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Wilmington Bombers
Wilmington Sporting Club
Lou Brooks
al Tribuani
Wally Wade
Duke
Cox
New York
Stonday
Delaware Racng and Association
Bertelli Missed When Lujack Blunder Cost Notre Dame
By Harry Grayson. Notre Dame switched to the modern T with men in motion under Frank Leahy. Lujack failed to freeze the ball, risking a fumble as Creighton Miller received a late pass. The piece recalls past Notre Dame and Georgetown plays and notes Bertelli’s absence and young players stepping up.
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Harry Grayson
New York
NEA
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Wee
Rockne
Knute Rockne
Angelo Bertelli
Leahy
Bertelli
Johnny Lujack
Lujack
Barney McGarry
Creighton Miller
Augie Lio
Georgetown
Little O'Rourke
Bob Kelly
Fred Bailey
Iowa Seahawk
Pat Filley
Moose Krause
Jackets Install New Plays Ahead of Notre Dame Game
Great Lakes Bluejackets under Lieut. Paul Tony Hinkle rehearsed three complete teams including injured players Ray Ones Steve Juzwik and Steve Lach. They prepared ground gain offense as defense and anticipated a Saturday clash at the Naval Training Station against the Trish with a large bluejacket turnout.
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Great Lakes
Notre Dame
Paul
Tony" Hinkle
Ray Ones
Steve Juzwik
Steve Lach
Naval Training Station
Lonl
Albany Senators Lose Two Players to the Navy and Army
The Albany Senators of the Eastern League report two players have left for service. Butch Peters, last season’s second baseman, has been commissioned an ensign in the Navy and sent to Princeton University. Carl Petroziello, a third baseman acquired from Hornell, was inducted on Friday.
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Albany
Senators
Tom McCahr
Butch” Peters
Princeton University
Carl Petroziello
Hornell
Lions draw record 280,791 fans this season
Detroit Lions owner Fred L. Mandel Jr announced the club drew a record 280,791 fans for 10 games at home and away this season. The previous mark was 254,653 set in 1939, and the Lions finished their schedule on Sunday.
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Detroit CP
Fred L. Mandel, Jr
Detroit Lions
Lions
Gets Cent a Score But He's No Pro
Chattanooga Tenn Billy Carter Central High School halfback collects pennies at the goal posts before games. After each touchdown he retrieves a coin for luck, tallying nine trips so far. Now teammates join in placing coins for him as scores rise.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Billy Carter
Central High School
Carter
Landis Rules Game with Iron Hand
Landis has governed major league baseball firmly since 1921. He banned seven White Sox members for the 1919 World Series gambling plot, banned Phil Douglas in 1921, and barred Jimmy O Connell and Cozy Dolan in 1924 for attempted game throwing. Cobb and Speaker resigned after 1919 inquiries, ending their managerial roles.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
White Sox
Arnold “Chick” Gandil
Diseberg
Giants
Douglas
John McGraw
Jimmy O'Connell
Cozy” Dolan
Landis
Heinie Sands
Philadelphia Phillies
Hubert Leonard
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Joe Wood
Boston
Cleveland
Cobb
Speaker
Philadelphia Athletics
Joe Washington
Race Entries And Results ROCKINGHAM
Race entries and results from Rockingham feature six races with purses ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 dollars. Entries include multiple two year olds and older horses with noted weights and racing lines, first post listed as 2 p.m. under trainer E. W. F. Tack-Muddy.
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Rockingham
Swifty Fox
Gleaming Acre
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Burns | Bridges
Kleig Light
Pamphlet
Montbars
xPomkee
Norsweep
xEight and
Bix
Josie’s Pal
Tripped
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X&arly Delivery
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Wit
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xBaby Doric
Private Ears
Wessex
xTratitter
Wilton
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Linwood Jim
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Faiirok
N. Friedman
Four Oaks Stable
One Tip
Dan T
Blire Steel
Cherrydale Liz
Stream
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Arabesque
Navy's 1942 football season noted with a win and four losses
Annapolis, Md. Navy won a very football game in which the Middies scored at least one touchdown during 1942. Still they lost four of nine starts.
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Annapolis
2915 Minor Leaguers In Service
Durham N C A report from Minor League headquarters states 2915 baseball players were in the armed forces and 724 retired last. Many retirees work in war industries farming or other war effort jobs. Net losses reach 3836 since October 1 190, with potential to exceed 4000 as many in service have not reported status.
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Durham
N. C
Parker Parks I Fis Carcass Parker Parks I Fis Carcass
Parker Parker is described as a rugged end from the University of Texas who impressed Southwestern fans and coach D X Bible as a standout. He played six games before leaving for medical school in Galveston and was praised for defense pass catching kicking points after touchdowns and versatility as an end.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Oklahoma
Bob Brumley
Sooner
Brumley
Blakety-Blank
Rice
Oklahoma
Joe Parker
University of Texas
Bob
Parker
Texas
Medical School
Galveston
Southwestern
D. X. Bible
University
Joe
Bruins Triumph Over Leafs 8-5 in Boston
Boston defeats Toronto 8 to 5 before 10 000 fans at the Garden after rebounding from a 13-4 loss in Montreal. Buzz Bell opened scoring in his first start of the season, with Jackson Cowley and Cain each tallying twice, Gallager adding one, and Bert Gardiner allowing goals as Boston built a multiple period lead. Babe Pratt assisted most Toronto scores, while Ted Kennedy ruined a late push by shooting in a rebound for the Maple Leafs.
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Montreal
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Garden
Buzz” Bell
Bruins
Boston
Busher Jackson
Bill Cowley
Herb Cain
Busher
Benny Grant
Don Gallager
Bert Gardiner
Babe Pratt
Toronto
Gus Bodnars
Pratt
Lorne Carr
Jackie Hamilton
Jack Ingoldsby
Ted Kennedy
Mei
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All-Star selections spark debate in Troy Albany area
The region crowns multiple All-Troy and All-Albany teams and adds an All-Area lineup featuring five Troy players, five Albany stars, and one from Mont Pleasant Schenectady. Highlights include Hastings Barrett Kewley Powell and others noted for speed, power, and championship runs.
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Troy
Albany
Albany High School
Hastings
Barrett
Kewley
Fowell
Pleasant
Bill Daley
CBA
Fred Toussaint
Troy High School
John Duffy
Albany Academy
Duffy
William G. Morris
Red Racco
Nott Terrace
Tom Claire
Mont Pleasant
Jack Nealon
Jay Biondo
Pete Scartage
Pill Houser
Irv Goldsberry
Lansingburg
Harry Dookmajian
Nick Perrotta
Mechanicville High School
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