Wildcats 1942 football schedule outlined with six games
Arizona plans a strong 1942 home slate with five games at the university stadium including Centenary Tempe Oklahoma A and M New Mexico and Texas Tech. A trip to Marquette is set for Oct 24 with open dates on Oct 31 Nov 21 and Dec 5 as possible fill-ins.
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Lesnevich and Mauriello Battle Tonight for Light-Heavy Title
Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside Park and Tami Mauriello of the Bronx meet in Madison Square Garden tonight for the light-heavyweight title in a 15 round bout. The New York commission will recognize the winner in line with the NBA. A 10,000 crowd is expected, paying about 25000 for the bout with Lesnevich a 5-7 favorite.
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Gus Lesnevich
Tami Mauriello
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Cliffside
N. J
National Boxing Association
Tami
Bronx
Madison Square Garden
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Billy Conn
Lesnevich
Anton Christoforidis
Hunter College Adds Noncredit First Aid Courses
Hunter College evening extension division will offer noncredit first aid courses in collaboration with the New York chapter of the American Red Cross as part of a plan to enhance defense program training.
Nothing is denied to well directed labor quote
A historical quotation attributed to Sir Joshua Reynolds emphasizes that all achievement requires focused effort and discipline, suggesting that purposeful work yields results.
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Draftee Prison Term Cut as War Department Acts
Washington August 25 The War Department announced that John Habinyak a Pennsylvania draftee convicted by a military court martial of insubordination had his prison term reduced from ten to three years Acting Secretary of War Robert P Patterson also suspended Habinyaks dishonorable discharge until his release from confinement at Fort Leavenworth disciplinary barracks If his conduct remains good he will be released in 30 months the maximum under the revised draft law
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War Department
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John Habinyak
Pennsylvania
Habinyak
Fort Leavenworth, Kas
Truck Driver Awaiting Action In Auto Deaths
Paul H. Stowe, a Los Angeles truck driver, awaits a decision by the Imperial county district attorney after a coroner's jury recommends he be held for trial in a bridge collision that killed five Eloy, Arizona residents. The jury left charges to the DA. Police testimony cited tire marks showing Stowe on the wrong side of the road and named Roberson as the O'Neil car driver.
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Los Angeles
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Mack O’neil
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Marse Joe On The Job
The text describes Yankees manager Joe McCarthy directing the team from the dugout with decisive signals as the New York Yankees pursue the American League pennant. It emphasizes his leadership during four straight World Series triumphs and his constant on-field guidance.
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Bombers
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Baby bass planted in Roosevelt and Apache lakes
About 300000 baby bass were released into Roosevelt and Apache lakes, state game warden K. C. Kartchner said. The fish died or were removed during the 1940 drought. Smallmouth bass are also being planted in Verde River, Lower Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek.
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Sports Mirror Recaps Notable Years In Sports History
A brief clipping notes three historical sport items including Jim Ferrier once being ruled ineligible for the U S amateur golf championship due to a golf book he authored. It also mentions Ortello West winning the Grand American handicap trapshoot and Al Masters serving as assistant Olympic track and field team manager who criticized the American Olympic committee over Berlin games management.
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Ted) West
al Masters
Brooklyn Club Loses Money On Rain Out
The Brooks lost about 25000 dollars as rain washed out yesterday's game at Ebbets Field. Even a sellout today can't match the crowd that would have attended, and umpires nervy by the delay. The note also mentions a Louis Nova fight date and Bob Feller experimenting with a slider.
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Fullerton
Eddie Brietz
New York
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Bob Feller
Meagher Introduced Shaughnessy to the T formation
Ed Danforth reports Auburn coach Jack Meagher first linked Clark Shaughnessy to the T formation during Meagher’s St Edwards of Texas era while Shaughnessy was at Loyola New Orleans. Shaughnessy then awaited last year to apply the idea. Fritz Howell recalls an AP shooting writer Jimmy Robinson waking in a hotel room during Grand American trapshoot dreaming of ducks and a wounded bird.
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Auburn
Clark Shaughnessy
Meagher
St. Edwards
Texas
Shaughnessy
Loyola
New Orleans
Clark
Fritz Howell
Jimmy Robinson
Minneapolis
Jimmy
Aggie Gridders Face New Formations From Opponents
Tulsa Tribune notes Coach Jim Lookabaugh will drill the Oklahoma Aggies on formations. Creighton’s Skip Palrang will use the T, Oklahoma’s Dewey Luster will deploy the A, and Tulsa’s Henry Frnka will test a QT system.
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Tulsa Tribune
Jim Lookabaugh
Oklahoma
Aggie
Skip Palrang
Creighton
Dewey Luster
O. U
Henry Frnka
Tulsa
High Fliers Join Army Air Corps Ski Champions Enter Cadet Status
Harold Hillman son of the Dartmouth track coach joins the Army Air Corps along with Reidar Gjolme Jr intercollegiate downhill ski champion. The piece notes their skiing fame and hopes they bring skills to flying cadets easing pressure on airplane factories.
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Dartmouth
America
Army Air Corps
Reidar Gjolme, Jr
Thumb Fun Eh Chet Gladchuk Heads to Giants
Bridgeport Connecticut native Chet Gladchuk a six foot five inch 250 pound all America center will join the New York Giants after completing his all star duties. He lives on Tom Thumb street in Bridgeport.
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Standlee Slated as Fullback for All Star Team
Chicago August 26. Norman Standlee of Stanford is set as fullback for the college all star squad coached by Carl Snavely to counter the pro Bears offense in Soldier Field. George Paskvan of Wisconsin will start but may be replaced as the game unfolds. Standlee’s 220 pound frame and spins fit the T formation used by both teams.
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Carl Snawley
Standlee
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Stars
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George
Porter's Saddlers Triumph in City Softball Clash
Porter’s Saddlers defeated 31 Taxi 15 to 8 in the sole city softball league game at Eaglefield. Frankie Casanova allowed 13 hits, Riesgo held Taxi to three, and Holmes hit a three run homer for Porter’s with two aboard. One game follows tonight at 7:30 as Steinfeld’s faces Sunset Dairy.
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Saddlers
Frankie Casanova
Riesgo
Holmes
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Madeira Funicular Mount Railway Closed During War
The Madeira's funicular Mount Railway will remain shut until the war ends, with operations suspended for the conflict period.
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Madeira
Breadon praises Cardinal team and Southworth
Sam Breadon says the St. Louis Cardinals, despite injuries, are fighting for the pennant and credits manager Billy Southworth with inspiring the team. He praises Southworth for understanding players and giving full devotion, noting the players’ strong loyalty to him.
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Sam Breadon
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Red Birds
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Billy South
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Billy
Bettina Tops Valentino In San Francisco Fight
Melio Bettina former light heavy champ from Beacon New York won a clear 10 round decision over Pat Valentino San Francisco heavyweight in Civic auditorium main event. Valentino who weighed 180 1/2 pounds was knocked down in the seventh round and stayed down for a nine count marking his first career knockdown in 37 fights.
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Melio Bettina
Beacon
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Mauriello and Lesnevich duel to crown light heavyweight champ
Boxing columnist Harry Ferguson notes the Madison Square Garden bout between Tami Mauriello and Gus Lesnevich may produce an undisputed light heavyweight champion, while New York and NBA titles remain unsettled and varied by region. He mocks fragmented championships and questions why unification bouts don’t occur.
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Gus Lesnevich
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Billy Conn
J. Louis
New York Commission
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Mauriello
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Tony Zale
Billy Loose
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Sammy Angott
Lemos Archibald Non-Title Featherweight Clash At Olympic
Los Angeles hosts a doubleheader with Richie Lemos and Joey Archibald in a 10 round featherweight bout billed as non title despite both claiming the 126 pound crown. Turkey Thompson meets Buddy Knox in the other 10 round bout as local fans back home fighters.
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Richie Lemos
Joey Archibald
Providence
R. I
Turkey Thompson
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Ohio
Olympic Auditorium
Lemos Archibald
Tom Gallery
Lemos
Petey Sealzo
Archibald
New York Athletic Commission
Chalky Wright
Early Innings Doomed Kellner In Loss To Bisbee Bees
Alex Kellner of the Tucson Cowboys allowed nine hits and two rough innings as Bisbee beat Tucson 5 to 4. El Paso won both ends of a double header at Albuquerque, 11 to 10 and 17 to 4, taking the series two games to one.
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Associated Press
Alex Kellner
Tucson Cowboys
Cowboys
el Paso
Albuquerque
Kellner
Bisbee
Jack Noriega
Bees
Texans
Cowboys open six game El Paso series with 16 home contests
Tucson Cowboys start a busy stretch with a six game set versus El Paso and 16 home contests ahead. Aug 31 features a Labor Day doubleheader against the Texans, 2 30 PM and 8 PM, followed by series with Albuquerque Sept 1 and a Labor Day nightcap. Sept 3 brings a Cardinals double bill, Sept 4 Nogales Night with Nogales Internationals, and Sept 7 another Cowboys Bees doubleheader at 2 30 PM and 8 PM. In a Tucson Bisbee doubleheader, Todhunter and Leininger lead Tucson past Bisbee 4 5 with late scoring bursts.
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Man Kills Rattlesnake Caught Under Porch Steps
In Jeffersonville Georgia E G McCants killed a rattlesnake at a tenant home porch. Post mortem revealed a large wood knot in the snake’s stomach that jammed as it tried to move beneath the steps.
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E. G. McCants
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