Jeff Davis Cleared to Play for North in North South Game
In Montgomery on December 8 a seven member Blue and Gray Cradle Association panel ruled Jeff Davis of Missouri University may play for the North in the annual North South football game to be held December 26. The decision, with one dissent, cites hospitality and regional ties and also allows halfback Harold Adams of Missouri to participate for the North.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson Davis
Yankees
Blue and Gray Cradle Association
Missouri University
Davis
Missouri
Harold Adams
Baseball Talk Starts Early
New York dispatch previews 1943 off season for Detroit Tigers manager Steve ONeill who must rebuild the club amid heavy player losses. Rookie Dick Wakefield is highlighted as a potential top bat while Branch Rickey plans a big move for Lou Novikoff to Brooklyn. Yankee rookies Russ Derry and Bud Metheny compete for George Selkirk’s old outfield job.
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U.P
Steve O'Neill
Detroit Tigers
Bengals
O'Neill
Beaumont
Dick Wakefield
Wakefield
Detroit
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Lou Novik
Chicago Cubs
Ebbets Field
Rickey
Novikoff
Dodgers
New York Yankees
George Selkirk
Russ Derry
Bud Metheny
Newark
Lily Bowl proposed for New Year in Bermuda
Bermuda reports a potential Lily Bowl football game between army and navy personnel on New Year’s Day. Local service teams include former college stars and would represent the first large scale American football played there. The article also lists college results such as Michigan 36 over Michigan State 31 and Virginia 52 over Navy Yard 15.
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U.P
Army
Navy
United Press
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Michigan State
Illinois
Detroit
Indiana
Wabash
Depaul
Glenview
Niagara
Akron
Macomb
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Nebraska
St. Mary's
Winona
Fordham
Fort Monmouth
Western Michigan
Northwestern
Virginia
Navy Yard
Loras College
Iowa State
Lawrence
Depauw
Connie Mack Seeks 1943 Comeback for Athletics
Connie Mack, nearing 80, announces a rebuild of the Philadelphia Athletics amid wartime challenges and releases veteran players Bill Knickerbocker Eric McNair Mike Kreevich and Larry Eschen while promising new help for a hoped for American League championship in 1943.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie
Bill Knickerbocker
Eric McNair
Mike Kreevich
Larry Eschen
A's
St. Lawrence University
Canton
N. Y
Mack
Lee and Allen Shine for Austin High Maroons in Texas playoff context
A brisk Texas high school football preview highlights Bobby Coy Lee and Terrell Allen of the Austin High Maroons. Lee, a 17 year old punter and quarterback, is noted for a 43 yard punt average and strong playmaking as passer and defender. Allen, 18, is praised for his head cracking tackling as a center. The piece references a 334 to 30 scoring margin after 11 games and a 32-0 bi district win over San Benito. It also includes boxing results from New York Newark Holyoke and surrounding locales.
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United Press
John Reagan
Lee
San Benito
Maroon
Terrell Allen
Allen
Locals Face Amarillo Sandstorm In State Quarterfinal
The San Angelo Bobcats meet Amarillo Golden Sandstorm in a Saturday quarterfinal at Butler Field. Amarillo’s 6-0 bi-district win over Wichita Falls Coyotes has boosted statewide hype as the Sandstorm seeks another championship. they have reached quarter-finals since 1934.
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Amarillo Golden Sandstorm
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Amarillo
Wichita Falls Coyotes
Sandies
Associated Press
Ticket Sale For Amarillo San Angelo Football Game
General admission, reserved, soldier and student tickets went on sale this morning. General admission and soldier tickets are available at Maxor Drug No. 2 and Herbert Drug. reserved seats at Maxor Drug No. 2. student tickets at the high school.
Amarillo Sandies Claim Texas Interscholastic League Lead
The Amarillo Golden Sandies, fresh off a 6-0 upset of Wichita Falls, are cited by multiple reporters as the team to beat for the 1942 TIiL football title. Analysts note their powerful line and running attack, with Wichita Falls' 23 straight wins snapped by Amarillo. The victory reinforces Amarillo's status atop the state race amid strong season momentum.
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Waco
Tigers
Amarillo
Sandies
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Panhandle
United Press Report
Amarillo Golden Sandstorm
Railbirds
Victor Davis
Dallas News
Sandie
Coyotes
Harry Heinecke
Wichita Falls Daily Times
Georgia Tech Embraces Bumblebee Spirit in Cotton Bowl Prep
Georgia Tech declines to use statistics ahead of the Cotton Bowl clash with Texas. Backfield coach Bobby Dodd says yardage matters only in key moments, as the Yellowjackets plan to challenge the Longhorns without relying on metric tallies.
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Roy McKay
University of Texas
Texas Lad
Texas
Georgia Tech
Dallas
Atlanta
Guggenheim School of Aeronautics
University of Texas Longhorns
Yellowjackets
Bobby Dodd
Tech
Clint Castleberry
Bobby Sheldon
Pat McHugh
Davey Eldredge
Sheldon
Castleberry
McHugh
Eddie Prokop
Dodd
Loophole in Bowl Sales Raises Ticket Security Concerns
In New Orleans Sugar Bowl officials fight a loophole as Defense Director Eastman seeks to confine ticket sales to locals. Some tickets already sold out of state buyers and recalls complicate the plan while possible affidavits of residency are discussed to curb non resident purchases.
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Dec
Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
Tennessee
Tulsa
Brazil
Intercollegiate Sports Out at Colorado U
Colorado University suspends all intercollegiate athletics for the winter term to free facilities for a wartime physical education program affecting all male students. President Robert L. Stearns announced the order and will decide after each academic quarter on any extension.
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Boulder
Colo
Colorado University
Robert L. Stearns
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