Giants may swap Crosetti and Hudson in round of moves
York reports chatter that the Giants consider trading Crosetti from the Yankees and Hudson as Joe Louis' managers Billy Conn's future casts doubt on a June decision. Joe Kirk offers lessons to Windsor squad as Ernie Vigh and a Friday encore loom. Henrich hints at position shift. Col Claassen in Kansas City notes farm plans and welcome home dinner set for March 23. Eddie Mead and Henry Armstrong discuss annuities of 400 dollars monthly.
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Bill Jorges
Giants
Crosetti
Yanks
Johnny Hudson
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Ente
Conn
Joe Kirk
Nassau
Windsor
Loose
Ernie Vigh
Claassen
Kansas City
Billy ‘Terry
Los Angeles
Babeuth
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Angello Guiliani switches to wine tasting after baseball
Angelo Guiliani, Dodger catcher holdout, signs with a wine tasting firm. The Brooklyn story notes a rare dual path of sport and wine tasting among past Dodgers. Pete dims wire reports place DiMaggio and Washington camp updates on training paths.
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Harry Cross
N. Y
Right in the Middle Leading rider at the Hialeah
The report highlights Conn Doe as an early apprentice rider at Hialeah who surged mid meeting, earning the Apprentice Riders award but lacking enough wins to secure the top prize. The piece notes his growing status and quest for more victories.
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Hialeah
Conn Doe
Ward
Jockey Dream Story Leads to Long Jail Term
A Bay City paper reports a man nicknamed Jockey receives a lengthy prison sentence after a case involving alleged rainbow-netting schemes. The story ties to a Chicago bureau dispatch and notes the defendant’s dreamlike ambitions contrasted with legal punishment.
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News Notes From Training Camps
AP reports from camps across Florida and California highlight managers' plans and player moves. Cincinnati Reds anticipate Dick West becoming a key catcher. Bill McKechnie defers Lombardi, War ren Giles handling signings. Cardinals praise Old Pete with pitching machine comparisons. Yankees GM Joe McCarthy expects Dick Gordon to boost defense and offense at first. Arky Vaughan signs with Pirates after Bill Benswanger returns from funeral. Mel Harder works arm through early rough start in intra-squad, while Roger Peckinpaugh downplays hits. Washington Senators owner Lo Griffith laments lack of power but praises singles. Red Sox pitchers seek to iron out kinks before intra-squad games. Ted Williams to join soon.
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Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Ted Williams
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Rustics Clinch City Cage Lead With Victory
The Rustics defeated the Jamesmen 41 to 9 to virtually clinch first place in the city basket league. Burke led with 16 points, Horner 10, while Sutton and Wells starred for the clubbers. The Elks Club then beat O Sullivans 33 to 27 to end their winning streak.
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Giants shortstop Jurges ill as return to New York eyed
Jurges remains sick with dizziness and numbness after a head injury last summer. He may fly to New York for further examination or go to Rochester for treatment. Manager Bill Terry says an operation would be done by his trusted physician if needed.
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New York Giants
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Road matters at Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting
Shenandoah County supervisors met in Woodstock to discuss road matters led by resident highway engineer W. W. Shields. Milton Hollingsworth, county custodian of schools, sought authorization to buy 3.5 acres at Edinburg School for extra playground space, but no action was taken. He also reviewed several items related to the tentative 1941-1942 school budget awaiting approval.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah
DiMaggio Still Big Holdout
Joe DiMaggio remained the Yankees last holdout as he dodged reporters over a baseball contract dispute in San Francisco. Developments were expected this week and training camp would start soon unless he stays away. Reports say he asked about $40 000 for the 1941 season.
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San Francisco
Joe DiMaggio
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Pros Take Links Apart In Miami Biltmore Four Ball
Coral Gables Fla March 4 The international four ball tournament on the 6640 yard Miami Biltmore course features 16 two man teams through 410 holes of match play. Snead and Guldahl lead with an eagle and 21 birdies in 64 holes while Burke and Wood top 23 birdies in 70 holes.
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Hot Springs
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Chicago
Billy Burke
Cleveland
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Snead
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Parking Meters Subject of Verse from Lafayette Journal-Courier
Frank Gearing laments parking meters in a humorous verse published February 8 in the Lafayette Journal-Courier. He frames meters as an intrusion on liberty, likening fees to taxes and urging a future free-parking after life. The piece notes rural woes and previews a civic feud over meter fees.
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R.R
Judges Favored In Rematch At New Warren County High
The Warren County Tigers host Handley in a showdown predicted to thrill cage fans. In the February 4 meeting Warren won 22 20 in double overtime as Jimmy Kerns scored the deciding basket. E Henry led Warren with 16 points while Pope added 13 for Handley.
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Warren County
Winchester Amateur League Cagers Feature In-Depth Profiles
Walter Burner profiles six players from the Winchester Amateur Basketball League detailing backgrounds from Capon Bridge Morgantown and Winchester. Bill Capon Bridge guard tops scoring while guarding own basket. Gene Harner Beermen center excels in height and longevity. Mike Bitchel Capon Bridge coach with Shepherd College ties. Ed Snyder Elks forward Skip Snyder praised for defense and improvement. Junior Cather Stephens City Center discussed as a rugged developing talent.
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Walter Burner
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Timmy Timbrook Stars For Wardensville Bakery Alumni Team
Timmy Timbrook, a forward and Rathmans Bakery employee from Wardensville West Virginia, starred in his first league year. He played one year on the town team after high school and is noted for his speed on the court.
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Virginia 1941 Football Schedule Announced
The University of Virginia unveils a nine game 1941 grid with a key home clash against undefeated Lafayette on Sept 27 at Scott Stadium. The slate shifts include dropping William and Mary and adding Richmond for Oct 11, while VMI and W and L games target Lexington with transfer efforts in progress.
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Eddy Chalks Up 335 Set In Bowling Meet
Eddy chalks up a 335 single set for a bowling meet featuring teams from Woolworths McCrorys Valley Pride and Oscar Nebel. High games list Oscar Nebel 133 Reed Woolworths 127 and Eddy Silco 123 with teams Nebel 521 Woolworths 506 McCrorys 506 and 504.
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Young players shine as league gains newcomers and veterans
The article profiles Buddy Metz of Stephens City High School and Bing Miller of Asbury Park New Jersey highlighting Metz as fifth top scorer in his first year and Miller as an experienced guard with a mid floor shot. Both are praised as team players and valuable loop assets.
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Berryville Defeats Boyce Five in County Hoop Title
Berryville High boys edged Boyce 35 to 21 to seize the county cage title on the Parish House floor. Berryville girls also won 27 to 16, completing a clean sweep, with Emmert Patton and Potts fueling the offense and strong defense on a small court.
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Harold Rogers Wins Pong Tournament
Harold Rogers won the Recreation Club pong tournament held Friday night February 28. Garland Smith finished as runner up with Dorothy Reed in charge of the event.
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James Embrey
Howie Po Harold Rogers
Ral Garland Smith
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Dorothy Reed
Fights Last Night Boxing Results Across Cities
In Philadelphia and other cities last night boxers faced wins and decisions. Zenegaras was stopped by Philadelphia’s opponent at 142 1 2 pounds. Harkins out pointed Morris in Lancaster while Pastor stopped Alfano in Newark. Ivy defeated Marinelli in Providence by split decision.
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Vicky Harkins
Billy Morris
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N. J
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Conn
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Dayton
Golden Glow Coffee Shop Adds Equipment and Remodelling
The Golden Glow Coffee Shop announces new equipment and a remodeled setup to improve efficiency. Banquets and catering are available for dinners weddings and other events with Lenten meals on the menu. Delivery extends until midnight. phone number 228 for service.
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Golden Glow
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