Bobcat Ground Gaining Hinges On Speedy Wingback Gap
Don Peden faces a scarcity of quick backs at Ohio University as Bill Heinz and John Fekete carry the load in the backfield. Rob Johnson and Gerry Ramsey struggle to sustain rapid wingback action, leaving Heinz and Fekete to rack up yards against top competition. A faster wingback could lift the offense and relieve pressure on blockers.
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Joe Meyer
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Rob Johnson
Gerry Ramsey
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Ramsey
Bobcats
Buying Horses Is Risky Yet Again at Jamaica Race
Mrs. H. H. Nimkoff paid 1200 dollars to bind a claim on Hup Nancy in the Jamaica third race. The favorite broke down with ruptured tendons and had to be destroyed, leaving Nimkoff with a dead horse purchase.
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H. H. Nimkoff
Hup Nancy
Jamaica
Scholastic Cage program in Ohio remains on schedule
Ohio high school basketball amid gasoline rationing is expected to proceed as planned with state tournaments at Columbus Auditorium. Townsend notes four finalists per class and a possible single-day state meet while games shift to downtown venues. Transportation will be private cars. many counties may cancel second-team games.
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H. R. Townsend
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Army
Ohio State University
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Adams
Athens
Jackson
Tulsa Eleven Best-Balanced On Offensive
Tulsa University earns balance honors as the nation's best all around offense and defense in early 1940s rankings. The Golden Hurricanes outpace peers in total defense and pass defense while racking 417.3 yards per game. Ohio State leads in offense but Tulsa dominates balanced metrics and held opponents to minimal yardage.
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Buckeyes
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Hockey Star to Stage Comeback for Hawks Help
Tiny Thompson, four time Vezina winner, comes out of retirement to back brother Paul Thompson and the Chicago Black Hawks. He plans to join the Royal Canadian Air Force but will guard the Hawks until called.
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Tiny Thompson
National Hockey League
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Chicago Black Hawks
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Boston
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hawks
Morrie Arnovich Injured at Fort Lewis Camp
Former major league outfielder Morrie Arnovich suffered severe injuries to his right arm after slipping in a shower at Fort Lewis and punching through window glass. He has served as manager and star player for the Fort Lewis baseball team.
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Morrie Arnovich
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
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Painter Fired by McCarthy After 13 Yankee Years
Dr Earl Painter longtime trainer of the Yankees says he was dismissed by manager Joe McCarthy after 13 years. Painter, angry, went to the Yankee office to surrender his keys and said he was not given an explanation in Buffalo where the firing was discussed.
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Joe McCarthy
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McCarthy
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Painter
Freshmen to Boost Varsity Rosters Under Draft Pressure
Western Conference officials debate using freshmen on varsity squads as 18 and 19 year olds face possible draft. Illinois athletic director Doug Mills backs lowering freshman bars to sustain physical fitness programs. Conference commissioner John L. Griffith says football may continue next year and freshmen under 18 or older men could fill rosters, valuing military preparation over perfect team quality.
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Doug Mills
University of Illinois
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Sammy Baugh Retains No 1 Punter Spot in NFL
Chicago AP reports Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins again leads the league in punting with a 46.4 yard average, overtaking rookie Jack Jacobs of Cleveland who stands at 41.3. Parker Hall of Cleveland tops punt returns with eight, while Bill Dudley of Pittsburgh leads kick-off returns with seven.
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Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
National Football League
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Jack Jacobs
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Jacobs
Parker Hall
Bill Dudley
Pittsburgh
Penn halfback Little Bill Miller stacks yardage wins
Clearfield Pennsylvania back Little Bill Miller of the University of Pennsylvania averaged 7 yards per carry against Georgia Pre-Flight Yale and Harvard. He totaled 219 yards on 29 rushes across the three games.
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Little Bill Miller
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University of Pennsylvania
Georgia
Yale
Harvard
Fullerton's Roundup: Dan Ferris eyes sport tests for health
In New York the A A U secretary-treasurer Dapper Dan Ferris proposes community based health tests across age groups. Success earns local awards and advances to county state and national levels. Also notes quick picks and sports chatter from Colgate Duke Harvard Princeton and more.
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Dan Ferris
A.A.U
Joe Jones
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Gallipolis Leads Southeastern League Standings Preview
Gallipolis shows strong form in the Southeast Ohio League with 82 points per game after three wins. Pomeroy, Logan, Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville and Middleport compete, with key matchups including Athens at Gallipolis and Jackson versus Logan as the week’s spotlight games.
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Wellston
Chiefs
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Fitzgerald High Seizes Early Season Wins On Peanuts Farm
In Fitzgerald Georgia the Fitzgerald High School football team builds strength by harvesting peanuts and picking cotton during preseason practice. The squad has won its first three games scoring 11 touchdowns and has yet to yield a score against.
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Michalske Named Coach at Iowa State College
Michalske 37 a former Ohioan and pro football player is named head coach at Iowa State College less than six weeks after arriving as line coach He succeeds Ray Donels who remains on staff Donels asked to be relieved after two losses in three games Michalske starred at West High Cleveland and played football with the Giants and Packers
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Mike” Michalske
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