Owens Eyes sub-ten in 100 yard dash return
Detroit March 7 Jesse Owens in a Ford plant interview says he believes he could run 100 yards in under ten seconds today after posting a best near 9.8 seconds in Canada last summer. At 30, the former Olympic star weighs 175 and now, with retirement from track in sight, he works in Detroit and takes up golf and curling with his family.
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Detroit
Mar
Coffeene Jesse Owens
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Ford Motor Company
Canada
Ohio State Unity
Berlin
Olympic Stadium
Angeles
Armed Forces Sports Quiz planned by USO
USO launches a Sports Quiz booklet for service members overseas to counter arguments. John Kiernan edits with Nat Fleischer contributing boxing details. The Women’s International Bowling Congress has raised $71,593 of $80,000 to buy an ambulance plane, following last year’s purchase of an A20 bomber.
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New York
Mar
USO
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Kiernan
Nat Fleischer
Women's International Bowling Congress
St Marys beats Alameda Guard in Coast to win title
Undefeated St Marys Pre flight quintet claimed the Northern California Basketball Association Pacific Coast joint tourney title by defeating Alameda Guard 41 to 38. Hank Luisetti scored 19 points to top honors and hit the winning basket in the finals.
Pro Grid League Crews May Form In Burgh
Reported efforts to organize a major professional football loop include Pacific Coast teams. Lane D Payne, linked to a 1939 Pittsburgh bid, confirms interest in the proposed circuit. A meeting planned for within 30 days faced attendee absences and confusion, with start date undetermined.
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Pittsburgh
Today’s Guest Star Pro Bill Scanlan at Fort Sheridan
Soldiers at Fort Sheridan enjoy a light moment during WAC basketball games as crowds chant quips about players and romance, with leap year adding to the jokes and the humor.
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Fort Sheridan
Yale Virginia Football Game Talks Resume After Wartime Talks
Yale and Virginia, who canceled last fall due to wartime programs, are negotiating a new football game this year. Logan Collegians boast Hoopiana as a player. Bears co coach Luke Johnson seeks NFL rule change to move inbound spots from 15 to 20 yards to the sidelines, giving the offense more latitude.
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Virginia
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National Football League
Cadets Box Rival Runners In Iowa Pre Flight Obstacle Race
Cadets at the Iowa Navy Pre Flight school boxed rivals in an obstacle race. Two cadets reached a four foot crawl box first. the leader finished while the second remained stuck inside. A free for all erupted as rivals arrived.
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Tucson Entry Wins at State Dog Show
Champion Nicodemus of Questover a miniature pinscher owned by Mrs. Beatrice H Clark of Tucson won a blue ribbon in the toy class at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club annual show in Phoenix. Best in show went to Arno of San Miguel California owned by Misses Joan Michler and Lois Bundred of Chula Vista California.
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Mar
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Questover
Beatrice H. Clark
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Sahuaro State Kennel Club
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Lois Bundred
Chula Vista
Calif
Angott and Terranova Put Titles on the Line This Week
Light weight champion Sammy Angott of Washington Pennsylvania and featherweight champion Phil Terranova of New York defend their titles in Hollywood and Boston this week. Heavyweights Joe Baksi and Lee Savold also headline with a Friday night bout at Madison Square Garden. Angott faces Juan Zurita in Hollywood Wednesday while Terranova meets Sam Bartolo in Boston Friday.
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Mar
Sammy Angott
Washington
Phil Terranova
National Boxing Association
Hollywood
Boston
Joe Baksi
Lee Savold
Madison Square Garden
Angott
Juan Zurita
Terranova
New England
Sam Bartolo
Eddie Arcaro Seeks Derby Threepeat Record
Eddie Arcaro, the jockey of the hour, may become the third man to win the Kentucky Derby three times. He won in 1938 with Lawrin and 1941 with Whirlaway and now eyes the May 6 race at Louisville. Only Isaac Murphy and Earle Sande have previously achieved three Derby victories. Arcaro has 41 wins this year and has yet to secure a Derby mount for 1946.
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New York
Mar
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
Hialeah Park
Lawrin
Whirlaway
Louisville
Murphy
Sande
Isaac Murphy
Earle Sande
Buchanan
Riley
Kingman
Flying Ebony
Gallant Fox
Bivins to Meet Thompson in April Title Bout
Hollywood report on promoter Tom Gallery announcing a 15 round heavyweight bout at Gilmore Stadium on April 1 between Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland and Albert Turkey Thompson of Los Angeles for the duration championship. Bivins guaranteed $22,500. both fighters are among the top heavyweights. Thompson agrees to a return bout in Cleveland if victorious.
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Turkey
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Portland Beavers Open Spring Training Camp
SAN JOSE Cal March 7 Two dozen ball players Manager Marv Owen Vice-president Bill Klepper and Trainer Jack Home opened the Portland Beavers spring training camp. Opened practice was delayed by rain ruined grounds. A bumper crop of rookies eased a supposed player shortage, club officials reported.
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Bill Klepper
Jack Home
Portland Beaver Baseball Club
Hollywood Ball Club Opens Spring Training
Hollywood in Ontario California opened spring training with 26 players at the first drill. Eight had prior uniforms, while several veterans were expected to join later in the week. Manager Charlie Root plans daily drills and the first exhibition game Sunday.
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Hollywood
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