Rockies Open With Debut Antics Across Multiple Clubs
Major league newcomers made instant impressions in several first appearances. Rube Fischer pitched seven strong innings for the Giants at the Polo Grounds, Mel Ott contributing a two run homer. Babe Barna joined the Red Sox and delivered a ninth inning double to beat the A’s. Connie Ryan homered for the Braves after being traded from the Giants.
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Gloria Callen Turns Pro Swimmer in Water Follies
Gloria Callen, holder of more than 30 American records, resigns amateur status to become a professional swimmer. Signed by National Water Shows of Boston to tour in Water Follies of 1943 with the largest guaranteed fee on record. Also reported is Ken Chase of the Red Sox being traded to the Giants for Babe Barna.
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Willie Pep Joins Navy for Big Career Challenge
Hartford June 17 Willie Pep famed featherweight champion and only one defeat in nearly 70 pro bouts was sworn into the Navy. The New York boxing commission's world featherweight titleholder enters service with Uncle Sam.
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Mel Ott Chased by Umpire After Protest at Dodgers Game
Mel Ott hit a $5,000 double and a $10,000 homer, thrilling fans who then jeered umpire Larry Goetz. The taunts forced Ott from the field during a Dodgers game, as patriotic crowd chants echoed after the controversial protest.
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World boxing title rules debated in barracks chat
A Norfolk naval base broadcast overheard remark questions how a New York commission can rule world champion while its scope is limited to New York. The answer notes the commission only rules who holds an acceptable title claim, a claim with weight for West 49th Street in its own city.
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Haegg High Jump Incident Sparks Mild Sensation
Gunder jumped and cut his knee, causing a mild sensation at the event. He later avoided a tougher outcome when the commentary noted a freer style and a decisive jump that surpassed expectations.
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Gunder Haegg Talks on Age and Sports Writing
Ben Epstein of the Little Rock Gazette notes Haegg believes athletes should retire at 24 and become writers, while a sports writer should quit and run copy after twenty four. The quip highlights the age divide between athletes and reporters.
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Camp Croft V ball and Marine training notes
Ed Kubuski who pitched for Charlotte uses a V style fork ball for Camp Croft's 39th battalion. Marine Lieut Herman Hodges recalls facing pro baseball and Dodgers in Quantico rehab. Randall Bond becomes McCook base PT director. WAAC members Barnwell and Worth vie for post softball spots.
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White Triumphs Over Zurita In California Lightweight Bout
In Los Angeles on June 17 White of Baltimore defeated Juan Zurita the Mexican titleholder in a wild 10,500 spectator bout. Referee Mushy Callahan and two judges gave White a unanimous verdict as Zurita pushed the Maryland boxer to the limit.
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