Alabama coaching school adds baseball clinic says Fullerton
In New York on June 21 Hugh Fullerton Jr notes Alabama runs a coaching school that includes baseball with major leaguers like Joe Sewell and Riggs Stevenson as instructors. He suggests New Jersey prep coaches also hold clinics, while many others miss chances for help from the majors.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Bama
Joe Sewell
Riggs Stephenson
New Jersey
Greensboro cadet aims world sit up record at Keesler
Pvt Edward O Spratt a pre aviation cadet at Keesler Field Mississippi claims the world sit up record by averaging one sit up every six seconds from noon to midnight totaling 6429 surpassing 6034 set by Sgt Edward Beranek RAF training command Yale. He said he could have continued but chose to sleep for the next day's training.
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Edward O. Spratt
Greensboro
N. C
Keesler Field
Miss
Spratt
Sgt
Edward Beranek
RAF Training Command
Yale
Intramural NYU Basketball Dominates With 814 Players
NYU reported the intramural season was led by 814 players from a total 4872 participants, highlighting ultra-exclusive notes from campus sports. The piece also notes other athletes and events including Clifford Duggan and track performances by Cliff Bourland and Elmore Harris at Morgan State AAU meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Duggan
Victory Gardens
Oklahoma City
NYU
Gil Torres
Senators
al Simmons
Elmore Harris
Morgan State College
Cliff Bourland
Wes Wallace
Cliff
Harris
Conn Transferred to Undisclosed Station After Greensboro Depot
Service Department Corp reports Billy Conn moved to an undisclosed overseas station after a brief hold at Greensboro depot. The move sparks speculation about how his ring history with Joe Louis might influence his future in the overseas assignment.
Navy cancels refit of Normandy liner due to shortages
NEW YORK June 20 The Navy says plans to refit the former French luxury liner Normandie have been cancelled because of a manpower and material shortage. The ocean liner, burned and rolled on her side in February 1942, was raised at a cost of 3 750 000 last fall and towed to Todd shipyard in Brooklyn. The cancellation was announced yesterday by the Navy department.
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New York
Navy
Todd Shipyard
Brooklyn
Navy Department
Bucky Walters Triumphs in 11th Win with Shutout
In New York on June 21, veteran pitcher Bucky Walters of the Reds earned his 11th win with a two hit shutout over the Pirates. The day featured three other shutouts by seasoned pitchers and several key NL games including the Cardinals 2-1 over the Cubs and the Dodgers 7-4 over the Giants.
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Glen Perkins
New York
U.P
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Romo Newsom
Philadelphia Athletics
al Hollingsworth
St. Louis Browns
Walters
Six Arizonans Listed As Missing In Action
The War Department lists six Arizona soldiers missing in action. In Europe: Second Lt. Charles W. Arnett, Second Lt. Kenneth W. Foote, Capt. Charles E. Mosse, Second Lt. Presley E. Phillips. In the Mediterranean: Tech. Sgt. Gilbert W. Hatfield and Staff Sgt. Frank M. Ochoa.
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Washington
War Department
Charles W. Arnett
Annie G. Arnett
Duncan
Kenneth W. Foote
Clarence Foote
Phoenix
Charles E. Mosse
Herbert A. Mosse
Presley E. Phillips
Elfie G. Phillips
Avondale
Mediterranean Area
Tech
Gilbert W. Hatfield
Elsie M. Hatfield
East 15Th Street
Tucson
Frank M. Ochoa
Dolores M. Brazan
Explorers Reopened View on New Guinea Gold Claim
In a historical note scholars recount that New Guinea earned the nickname Island of Gold from 14th century explorers, but real pay dirt was only found recently when British explorers confirmed rich mineral prospects twenty years ago.
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New Guinea
Island of
Gold
Hammerin Henry Fights Unproven Nick Latsios Tonight
Former multi titleholder Henry Armstrong takes on undefeated challenger Nick Latsios in a 10 round feature. Armstrong arrives as a heavy favorite after recent knockouts and minimal training. Latsios, an Army-trained contender from Alexandria, vows to upset the veteran as he pursues welterweight crown glory.
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Washington
Henry Armstrong
Nick Latsios
Hammerin
Henry
Alexandria
Bolting Neia
Armstrong
Bummy) Davis
New York
Latsios
Los Angeles
Race plants seek fall meets at Hollywood and Santa Anita
Los Angeles considers fall racing at Hollywood Park and Santa Anita files for winter dates. State racing board hears talks on Puente track site owned by the Southern California Jockey Club. Hollywood Turf Club reports potential manpower improvements. Santa Anita could be refurnished in 60 to 90 days. Del Mar plans a July 28 through Labor Day season.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood Park
Santa Anita
State Racing Board
Puente
el Monte
Southern California Jockey Club
Jack MacKenzie
Hollywood Turf Club
Los Angeles Citizens’ Manpower Committee
Gwynn Wilson
Arcadia
Kent Allen
del Mar
San Diego
Mustangs Meet Aztecas Tonight At Randolph Park
Acton resumes semipro play with the Azteca Warriors against the Davis Monthan Mustangs at p. m. at Randolph Park. Davis Monthan will start Joe Murphy on the mound while the Aztecas counter with Fito Aros. The game opens a week of diamond action including games tomorrow Friday and Sunday. Army Air Force games at the park Saturday complete the Sunday doubleheader. Biggs Field El Paso provides the M ustangs’ opposition.
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Acton
Azteca Warriors
Davis- Monthan Mustangs
Randolph Park
Mustangs
Joe Murphy
Fito Aros
Army Airforce
Biggs Field
el Paso
Tex
Lou Gehrig Trophy Brings Million In War Bonds
In Dallas on June 21 a Gehrig MVP trophy from 1934 sold at a war bond auction for one million dollars. The event raised 5,150,000 dollars plus 181,000 from a scotch whiskey sale. The trophy, donated by Pfc. Frank Twitchell, goes to McCloskey General Hospital in Temple Texas for wounded troops.
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Dallas
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
New York Yankees
Pfc
Frank Twitchell
Columbia Lou
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Texas
Arizona Edison Rates Cut For Three Cities
Arizona Edison will cut rates for Casa Grande Coolidge and Florence by a total of 5036 dollars each year effective with July 1 billings. Residential reductions total 3587 dollars and the rest falls under a miscellaneous classification.
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Phoenix
Arizona Edison Company
Casa Grande, Coolidge
Florence
Arizona Corporation Commission
Stars Lift Dodgers in 7 6 Victory Over Giants
Dodgers rallied behind late relief from Webber after Melton allowed four runs in the first inning. Browns and White Sox split a doubleheader with Hollingsworth five-hitter in the second game, Hodgin delivering the go ahead hit in the opener.
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Walters
Pittsburgh Pirates
Max Butcher
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
al Jurisich
Bill Nicholson
Cub
Cards
Bob Chipman
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Les Webber
New York Giants
New Yorkers
Rube Melton
Dodgers
Johnny Allen
Philadelphia
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Bobo Newsom
Ed Busch
Lyman Harris
Tex Hughson
Dick Seibert
Newsom
A’s
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Walter Hodgin
Gordon Maltzberger
al Hollingsworth
Browns
Orval Grove
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Detroit
Athletics
Allie Reynolds
Dizzy Trout
Tribe
Reynolds
Hank Borowy
Yanks
Washington Senators
Yankees
Johnny Niggeling
Borowy
Bud Metheny
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
Pepper Martin
Cardinals
Cubs
Bucky Walters
Reds
Pirates
Ray Mack
Indians
Tigers
Metheny
Hank
Washington
Edgar Busch
Dick Siebert
Siebert
Twin Hill
Red Sox
Busch
Lth
Mackien
Ralph Hodgin
White Sox
Hollingsworth
Hodgin
Pale Hose
Major League Leaders Overview
The season leader board lists top performances in the National and American Leagues. Notable figures include Walker of Brooklyn leading batting and hits, Bordagaray and Weintraub driving runs, Ott powering home runs, and Munger anchoring NL pitching, with Doerr and Spence among league leaders in batting and RBIs in the AL. Team affiliations span Brooklyn, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Washington.
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Associated Press
National League
Walker
Brooklyn
Bordagaray
Weintraub
New York
Musial
St. Louis
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Ott
Lupien
Philadelphia
Ryan
Boston
Munger
Tucker
Chicago
Doerr
Spence
Washington
Cullendine
Cleveland
Moses
Gutteridge
Lindell
Savage
Cullenbine
Hayes
Case
Georgia Peach Ike Williams Set for Garden Debut
Promoter Mike Jacobs will unveil the new Georgia peach Ike Williams at Madison Square Garden Friday night in a bout against veteran Cleo Shans. Williams, 20, based in Trenton, N J, is hailed as a standout lightweight with a crowd pleasing style and strong knockout potential. Previous star Beau Jack and lightweight champ Juan Zurita are noted contemporaries in the division. Williams previously fell to Bob Montgomery in Philadelphia in a dramatic late-round knockout noted by observers.
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New York
U.P
Mike Jacobs
Georgia Peach
Madison Square Garden
Ike Williams
Cleo Shans
Jacobs
Beau Jack
Augusta
Gates
Williams
Trenton
N. J
Juan Zurita
Mexico
National Boxing Association
Zurita
Philadelphia
Bob Montgomery
Joe Louis
Gus Dorazio
Garden
Ike
Brunswick
Mike
Dartmouth Enlists Former Irish Guard as Varsity Coach
Dartmouth College announces the hiring of Walter M. Marshall, a former Notre Dame guard and three year varsity member, as the new Dartmouth football coach. Marshall, who played with Earl Brown at Notre Dame in 1936 and 1937, joins the staff as of today in Hanover New Hampshire.
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Hanover
N. H
Walter M. Marshall
Notre Dame
Dartmouth College
William H. McCarter
Marshall
Earl Brown
Babe Didriksen May Lose Her Edge In Meet
In Chicago on June 21 Babe Didriksen Zaharias faces Ann Casey of Mason City in the second round of the women's western open. The top seed's edge over the field may fade as veteran challengers push for the 36 hole finals, with Patty Berg and Dorothy Kirby advancing in the upper bracket. Dorothy Germain dominates the lower bracket with a 97 victory.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Babe Didriksen Zaharias
Babe
Ann Casey
Mason City
Beverly Hills
Calif
Park Ridge
Patty Berg
The
Marines
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Dorothy Germain
Philadelphia
Thomas Nolan
New Castle
Miss Germain
Semipro Tourney Opens In El Paso
In El Paso Texas the Southwestern semipro baseball tournament opens with Beaumont leading after a 14-4 victory over Fort Sumner air base. Pacific Transfer of El Paso was eliminated with a 7-0 loss to Biggs field. Fort Sumner and Biggs field each have one win and one loss.
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EL Paso
Tex
Beaumont
Hospital Technician School of
Fort Sumner
N. M
Air Base
Pacific Transfer of
Biggs Field
Camp Luna
Pyote
Gantt Jewelers
Hobbs
Clovis
58Th Brigade
Hurley
Brick Layer Seizes NZ Shortage To Modernize Chimneys
A brick layer in New Zealand offered to upgrade old chimneys with mushroom style tops in exchange for surplus bricks and now reports an ample supply.
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New Zealand
Convair Streaks Tie First With Veterans After 7 2 Win
Convair Silver Streaks beat the South Side Veterans 7 to 2 at 22nd Street Park to tie for first as undefeated V slipped their hold. Tony Blas earned the win with four-hitter support and homered once in three at bats. Marana sluggers then exploded for 25 runs in five innings before rain halted play.
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Convair
South Side
22Nd Street Park
Tony Blas
Marana
Don Struckman
Davis
Bob Sparks
John Westfall
J Mort
Seriou
Mills
Ston Unstad
Chad Severson
Daisy Maes
Daniel Jewels
Convair Ferry Command
Davis-Monthan
Convair Armament
Gas House Gang
Track legends and famous names in historic sports notes
A compact look at past sport items mentions Greg Rice and Gundar Haegg in a distant track meeting, recalls Whirlaway winning a Dwyer handicap at Aqueduct with Market Wise, and notes a Mayo Clinic report on Lou Gehrig related to infantile paralysis.
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Associated Press
Greg Rice
Gundar Haegg
Whirlaway
Aueduct
Mayo Clinic
Lou Gehrig
Uruguay Bakers Strike Over Bread Price Fix
When the government re affirmed maximum bread prices, bakers in Uruguay claim fixed flour and bread prices yield no profit and halted baking until the dispute is settled.
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Uruguay
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Mel
Rogers
Normandie
Gene Sarazen
Cash & Carry
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Walsh Ect
Pat O'Brien
Manpower Group
Arizona Edison
Fea
Major League
Maltberge Cage
Sie Ea
Jack Cuddy
Isiah Williams
Montgomery
Conn McCarthy
McCarthy
New Orleans
Dick Callahan
Dartmouth
Blue Ees Hospital
E. Lester
Oracle
el Cenen
Venice
Carusos
Groadwey
Swan Roads
Judson's Only
Rench Res
STONE
Babe Didriksen
Sports Mirror
Tucson-Nogales
Arizoname Citizen Auto Lines
Greyhound Terminal
Huachuca
FT. Huachiuca
Arizona
E. Broadway
Goodyear Aircraft Corp
Litchfield Park
Ariz
Loftsmen
Template M Tool & Die Makers
JIG Builders
U.S. Employment Service
East Pennington Street
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