Yankees Explode On Card Myth in World Series Sweep
Frankie Crosetti shines as he leads New York to a 4 game to 1 victory over St. Louis. Joe Gordon and Bill Dickey contribute key hits as the Yankees claim the tenth world championship in franchise history. The series sets attendance and payout records while Cardinals fail to deliver in the fall classic.
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Frankie Crosetti
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Cardinals
Terry Moore
Enos Slaughter
Morty Cooper
Spud Chandler
Dickey
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Bill Johnson
Frank Crosetti
San Francisco Crosettis
Joe McCarthy
Norman Tigers Run Remy Score In Waco Victory
Norman defeats Waco 14 to 7 as tailback Bill Remy returns a 94 yard punt for a TD and gbas a later pass for another. Coach Hull compares Remy to Blazing Bill Thompson and notes Norman’s strong backfields and twelve returning lettermen. General admission tickets are on sale. reserved seats at Maxor's.
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Amarillo
Norman
Bill Remy
Remy
Waco
T. G. Hull
Sandies
Norman Tigers
Waco Tigers
Bill Thompson
Oklahomans
Hull
Jack Bombardiner
Denny Garrison
Bill Price
Tigers
Maxor Drug
Herbert Drug
Maxor’s
Four new names join Texas Longhorn roster check
The University of Texas roster added four players after Navy V-5 prospects could play if passing grades held and training permitted. Newcomers include J. R. Calahan a 180 pound back who starred at Texas Tech and played in the 1940 Schoolboy All-State game, Lynn Montgomery, J. F. Huskin, and Charles Jacobs.
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Austin
University of Texas
Navy Department
Navy V-5 Fight Preparatory
Longhorn
J. R. Calahan
Texas Tech
Wink
Calahan
Lynn Montgomery
University of Nevada
J. F. Huskin
Little Falls
N. Y
Charles Jacobs
Lamesa. V
Notre Dame Voted Best by 1943 Football Writers
In the AP poll Notre Dame tops the national ratings with 86 writers ranking them No 1. Army Navy and Penn follow, while Michigan drops to ninth after a 35 12 loss to Notre Dame. Bertelli hailed as magician quarterback as he heads to Parris Island with Herb Coleman.
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New York
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Associated Press
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Ann Arbor
Wolverines
Angelo Bertelli
Marines
Bertelli
Sid Luckman
Parris Island
Herb Coleman
Army
Navy
Pennsylvania
Due
Duke
Iowa
Southern California
College of the Pacific
Far Westerners
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Minnesota
Purdue
College of Pacific
del Monte
March Field
Great Lakes
Memphis Naval Air Technicians
Dartmouth
Southwestern
Texas A & M
Washington
Georgia
Tulsa
Colorado
Col
Ranking College Teams by Win Counts
A list-based ranking shows college teams with wins by program, including Missouri Texas Georgia Tech Indiana Texas Christian Tulane Ohio State Randolph Field North Carolina and other entries. The fragment indicates varying win tallies across institutions and notes.
Long count dismissed in Michigan Notre Dame game
Chicago reports that the third quarter timer malfunction at Michigan Stadium extended play to 23 minutes. Big Ten Commissioner Major John Griffith called it a freak occurrence with no blame and noted coaches agreed to shorten the fourth period to maintain harmony.
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Big Ten
Michigan Stadium
John Griffith
Yankees Receive World Series Shares In Rich Divvy
The New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals split their World Series winnings with the Yankees each receiving $6,123.20 from a total pool of $204,962.41 while the Cardinals took $4,321.99. Yankees voted $9,020 to former teammates now in the armed forces and the Cardinals gave several $500 awards to past members in service. A portion, $146,401.72, goes to second through fourth place clubs in each league.
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ST. Louis
U.P
New York Yankees
Melon
St. Louis Cardinals
Yanks
Red Birds
Retires After 37 Years As a Rural Mail Carrier
SPARTA Tr. (UP) Tom Reid ends a 37 year rural route service. He started in 1906 on horse and buggy with 25 miles to 79 patrons and finished with a car covering 39 miles and 176 stops. He used four cars in 25 years and missed 27 days in 23 years.
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Sparta
Tom Reid
Reid
Schoolboy football notes from Texas grid action
Notes from Texas schoolboy football recount a series of upsets and standout players. Milt Saxon of McAllen led the Bull dogs to an undefeated streak with multiple touchdowns and key interceptions, while Amarillo and Amarillo Sandies suffered close losses. Warren Collins starred for Austin Maroons, throwing passes and returning kicks as San Jacinto was routed. Breckenridge’s Curtis Breckenridge Bucks and Abilene Eagles faced injuries and strong lines, with Luke Cox Campbell and Cruse proving pivotal on offense and in the trenches.
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Ama- Sandies
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Texas
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Butler Field
Rio Grande Valley
McAllen
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Raterta
O Reif
Sns
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Saxon
Ston
Sive
Galveston
F. Austin
Houston
Milby
Tors
S. F. Austin
Goose Creek
Paul Tyson
South Park Greenies
Beaumont
Austin Maroons
John Reagan
Warren Collins
Collins
Mouse Allen
The
Maroons
Fort
Allied troops gloomy over World Series loss in North Africa
In Algiers on Oct 12 U.P. report says American soldiers in North Africa feel despondent and short on funds after misplaced confidence in the St. Louis Cardinals. A broadcast of the final game drew even New Yorkers to cheer the underdog Cardinals while series interest faded after the Yankees won.
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Algiers
U.P
North Africa
St. Louis Cardinals
UBF
World Series Financial Totals Fifth Game Five-Games Summary
Financial figures from the World Series through five games show attendance and receipts. Fifth game attendance 33,872 with totals of 148,910.00 distributed as players and clubs share 31,643.37 each league share 31,643.37 commissioner's 22,336.50. Five games attendance 227,312 receipts 1,105,784.00 players share 488,005.74 each club share 76,831.24 each league share 76,831.24 commissioner's 102,079.80. X War relief donation 208 374.48 from all receipts excluding players’ shares. includes 100,000 broadcasting rights.
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ST. Louis
War Relief and Service Funds, Inc
Texas League Eyes Reopening in 1944
Fort Worth Cats secretary John Reeves expects the Texas League to resume next spring. Owners and franchise reps meet in Dallas on November 13 to discuss revival plans, with four teams ready to operate: Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Shreveport, plus two new cities to form a six club one year program.
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John Reeves
Fort Worth Cats
Dallas
Reeves
Oklahoma City
Shreveport
High Spots in Past World Series Reviewed by Grantland Rice
Grantland Rice highlights select world series peaks from 1903 to 1943, detailing pitching feats by Dineen Mathewson Adams Alexander Ruth Cobb and Ruth again and noting key catches and upsets across four decades.
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ST. Louis
Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill Dineen
Pirates
Honus Wagner
Tommy Leach
Fred Clarke
Kitty Bransfield
Deacon Phillippe
Sam Leever
Christy Mathewson
Athletics
Ed Walsh
Nick Altrock
Chicago Cubs
Babe Adams
Tigers
The
Harry ‘Hooper
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Trojans Rated Best Pacific Coast Football Team
Southern California’s Trojans are hailed as the best football squad on the Pacific Coast awaiting the Rose Bowl clash with Notre Dame if they reach Pasadena on January 1. The note also mentions large crowds and a flocking trend of birds nearby.
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Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Army
Southern California
Notre Dame
Pasadena
Whis Key Shortage Cited Behind Public Demand
A short supply of whiskey is blamed for insufficient public demand. Officials note limited production and distribution constraints affecting availability and consumer access.
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