Army Navy clash draws 70,000 to Baltimore for classic
Maryland’s Baltimore hosts the Army Navy game with West Point favored two to one as 70,000 fans pack hotels and restaurants. Navy aims to extend a six-game win streak over Army while 48 returning players from last year’s tilt bolster rosters. Generals Marshall and Arnold attend, scalpers sell seats, and vast wire coverage anchors the event.
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West Point
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George Marshall
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Calvin Coolidge
Ed Garbisch
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Blaik
Army Navy trip denied sparks office bowling bet
A humorous backstage tale shows a Des Moines sportwriter lobbying his editor for an Army Navy trip. The boss refuses, the pair bet a game and head to the bowling alley, ending with a warning to wait till next year.
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Des Moines
Johnny O’donnell
Davenport
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Gazette
Navy Faces Tough Army Test In Weekend Gridiron Clash
Comdr Oscar E Hagberg predicts Navy can win if players avoid mistakes as Army seeks to end Navy’s five game winning streak. Hagberg notes Army’s potency and potential to capitalize on errors, framing a high stakes contest this Saturday.
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Texas Triumphs 6 0 Over A and M on Thanksgiving
The University of Texas Longhorns beat Texas A and M 6 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day. A 9 yard run by 11 year old Bobby Layne gave UT the only score a minute and a half into the game. The Texas line held off Aggie threats for the rest of the contest.
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Player List Boost To Absorb Veterans Proposed to Majors
Chicago AP reports a postwar reconversion plan to relax squad limits so baseball teams can absorb players returning from the armed forces. A joint meeting in New York on December 13 will consider increases to midseason reserve lists and reinstated players. Current limits are 25 and 40 per squad with no concessions for National Defense list returns.
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Maryland Pulls Off First Win Of Season Over VMI
In Roanoke Virginia, Maryland beats Virginia Military Institute 8 to 6 in the Thanksgiving game at Victory Stadium for its first win. Troll, a fullback, scored in the first period after four plunges from the 18 yard line. Kozorra's punt block by Doory produced a safety in the second quarter. Mozorra, Elmer Right Half, added a 20 yard TD for VMI in the final quarter.
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Notre Dame trio to play for East in New Year game
Notre Dame stars Bob Kelly Frank Dancewicz and Frank Szymanski accepted invitations from Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman to play for the East squad in the East West game on New Year’s Day in San Francisco.
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Frank Dancewicz
Frank Szymanski
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Bernie Bierman
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Sacred Heart Beats Onslow In Junior Basketball Clash
At Monticello Onslow led 35 12 at half with Virgil Haag top scoring and Janane Fagan leading Sacred Heart 35 13 at half. Kennedy matched for Onslow as Sacred Heart claimed the win with both teams’ top players noted.
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Cyclone Trio Chosen Big 6 Stars of 1944
Oklahoma Sooners land four berths on the 1944 AP Big Six all star eleven led by Derald Lebow and Bob Mayfield. Iowa State and Missouri place multiple players with Rex Wagner and John Harley among first team ends and tackles. Paul Collins is quarterback and Meredith Warner is a back on the second team.
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Paul Collins
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Robert Eigleberger
Warren Riegle
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Robert Stone
Richard Cole
Russell Hardin
Kansas State
Thurman Tigart
Oklahoma
Wayne Hird
Gene. Phelps
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Charlies Heard
Meredith Warner
Service Men Face St Pat's Shamrocks In Season Opener
St Patrick's Shamrocks host alumni on the West side court at 8 00 p m to open the season Ensign Robert Shanahan of the navy air corps and Pvt Melvin Wessel of the army are home on leaves in the visiting lineup Veterans Glen Driscoll Dale Krumbholz John Naughton Jer ry Shea and Paul Spaight lead the Shamrocks with other potential contributors including Dale Strouse Hugh Kelly Robert Klimes Daniel Pfiffner and Edward Sears
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John Kitch
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Jerry Shea
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Dale Strouse
Hugh Kelly
Robert Klimes
Daniel Pfiffner
Edward Sears
Golfers Slosh Through Dew At Frisco Open Start
In Frisco the 14th San Francisco Open began with top players testing the long 6500 yard course. Sam Snead opened as favorite after navy leave, with others close in betting. Amateurs and pros failed to break 70 in final tuneups, Denny Shute posting 74 and Art King of San Diego leading amateurs with 71.
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Indians trounce Richmond 40-0 in heavy turnout
In Richmond Virginia 5000 fans watched William and Mary rout the University of Richmond 40-0. Halfbacks Stanley Maddziak and Jack Bruce each scored three touchdowns behind a strong line that opened running lanes for the Tribe.
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Orlo Prefers Army Irish In Final Try
Orlo Robertson notes Army favored to beat Navy as Cadets’ line anchors expected touchdowns. He predicts Army wins by two or three touchdowns and mentions Great Lakes Notre Dame and other matchups like Tulane LSU and Georgia Tech Georgia with Notre Dame and Duke.
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Navy line favored in Army gridiron clash says writer
By PAT ROBINSON the observer favors Navy over Army noting Notre Dame Fenn and Duke split their picks with both teams. The piece argues Navy has a slight edge with faster backs and stronger line, while Army backs are praised but deemed less dynamic.
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Conference Champs Eye Cotton Bowl Bid
The report notes conference champions aiming for a Cotton Bowl bid. It predicts an easy path for the Horned Frogs while North Carolina Virginia Virginia struggles if Hank Walker is not at peak. Southwestern Rice faces a tougher contest and Third Air Force Ft Pierce plans a breakout by defeating the Gremlins.
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New York Rangers Upset Canadiens 7 5 in Montreal
The New York Rangers shocked the Montreal Canadiens 7 to 5 with four goals in the final period at Montreal. Phil Watson scored twice as New York handed the defending champions a rare home defeat. The Boston Bruins overwhelmed the Chicago Black Hawks 7 to 2 in the other game.
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College Football Scores From Maryland, Texas and More
Maryland 8 VMI 6 and William and Mary 40 Richmond 0 headline a set of results. Morgan State 61 Virginia State and Wilberforce 38 Tennessee State 19 also reported. In college basketball Drake 781 Central 89 and DePaul 62 Illinois Tech 45 pace the brief.
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