Layden Finds No Proof of NFL Betting Collusion
Chicago amid rumors Layden, NFL commissioner, says no substantiation of betting deals between gamblers and players. He notes upsets fueled inquiry and warns expulsion for gambling, inviting credible evidence while citing reports from gamblers and the Times-Herald.
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Redskins President Offers Reward for Betting Proof
Washington Red skins president George Preston Marshall offered $5,000 in cash for proof that any member of his team has bet on football games. The offer followed a Times-Herald report that the NFL chief inspector is probing links between players and gamblers amid recent upsets and large sums wagered.
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Brucker Free To Seek Pilot Post
Philadelphia news reports Earle Brucker, veteran catcher and coach of the Athletics, has been released to pursue a managerial post. Connie Mack said Brucker would make a good manager but could return as coach if no fit is found. Oakland of the Pacific Coast League had shown interest alongside Dolph Camilli.
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Indiana Cagers Edge Wabash 38 35 In Narrow Hoosier Win
Indiana University basketball overcame a second half deficit to defeat Wabash 38 to 35 in Crawfordsville. Paul Shields led Indiana with 16 points as the Hoosiers built a late 38 33 lead in a close contest.
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Simpson College Edges Drake 46 45 In Tight Battle
Simpson College defeated Drake University 46 to 45 in a close Tuesday night game after Drake led 16 to 14 at halftime.
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Otumwa Navy Tops Penn College 49–17 in Rivalry Clash
The Otumwa Naval Air Station basketball team defeated Penn College of Oskaloosa by 49 to 17 Tuesday night. The decisive win showcased strong defense and fast breaks, powering the service squad to a clear victory on home court.
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Two Notre Dame players on AP first all American team
Notre Dame placed Jim White at tackle and Creighton Miller at halfback on the AP all American first team, the only program with more than one representative. The selection includes stars from Navy, Texas, Southern California, Duke, Army, Penn, Northwestern, Michigan and others, with Iowa State and Iowa earning honorable mentions.
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Bruins Tie Detroit 6 6 in Hockey Clash
Boston Bruins rally from 6-2 down with four late goals to salvage a 6-6 tie against the Detroit Red Wings. Bill Cowley scored twice to boost his consecutive game scoring streak to 15, extending the record set by Lorne Carr last season.
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Illinois Quint Defeats Detroit Freshmen 56 to 25
University of Illinois routed Detroit freshman squad 56 to 25 in Champaign. Stan Patrick formerly from Santa Clara led Illinois with 12 points, followed by Howard Judson with 10 and Walton Kirk with 9. Joe Smith topped Detroit with 12 points.
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Three Less Contests On Hawk Sports Bill
University of Iowa schedules 28 winter and spring events in basketball baseball indoor track swimming and wrestling down from prewar totals. Home games total 13 with road trips to Minnesota Northwestern Chicago Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Ohio State. Conference meets are few, and the unchanged basketball slate includes 12 games.
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Basketball Scores From The Associated Press
Connecticut beats Wesleyan 49 to 5 while Virginia defeats Fort Belvoir 45 to 34. Norfolk NAS tops Camp Butner 72 to 19 and DePauw V-5 wins 41 to 46 over DePauw. Simpson edges Drake 46 to 45. Indiana 38 over Wabash 35. Illinois 56 over Detroit 25. Kansas A 31 over Fort Leavenworth 27. McPherson 60 over Sterling 36. Leras 66 over Schick Hosp 32. Ottumwa Navy 49 over William Penn 17. Wartburg 46 over Ellsworth 2. Oklahoma AM 50 over Tinker Air Field 20. Fort Worth AAF 36 over Texas Christian 25.
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Springville Tops Marion In 42-20 Tilt
Springville outscored Marion 42 to 20 on the Marion court led by Graham with 15 points and Robertson 13. Draker added 10 for Springville as Marion’s Dale Lary led scorers with 6, and Mount Vernon visits next Friday night.
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Phillies Chief Buys Wilmington Team in Farm System Move
Philadelphia executive Robert R. M. Carpenter Jr. announced he purchased a controlling stake in the Wilmington team of the Interstate league from Connie Mack. Wilmington will join the Phillies farm system and Mack eyed a working deal with Lancaster in the same league.
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Blozis Accepts Army Induction After Giants Swell
New York Giants tackle Al Blozis 245 pounds was sworn into the U S Army at Newark induction center late Tuesday. He receives a three week furlough and can play against the Washington Redskins this Sunday and next week if the Giants win to force an Eastern division playoff.
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Boxing Chronicle Roundup From New York to New Bedford
In New York Frankie Rubino outpoints Lulu Costantine in a 131 percent bout. White Plains sees Joe Redick over Dick Fuller in a 1606 to 165 percent decision. Jersey City reports Jerry Fiorelli defeating Mickey Makar, while Hartford features Joe Bennett besting Jerry Maloni. New Bedford notes Al Evans beating Stanley Tuc in a Newport card.
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Conference basketball results highlight local games
Keota beat Wellman 44 21 as Freshwaters led the Eagles with 20 points. Kalona trimmed a halftime gap to finish 16-13, Richland beat West Chester 24 20 with Tigers hitting 10 free throws. Columbus Junction edged Grandview 34 32 in overtime after trailing at half.
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Forward pass rule debate stirs college football chatter
Red Pepper's notes discuss proposed changes to allow forward passes from behind the line. The piece cites pros and cons, mentions coaches like Bierman and Crisler, and notes potential shifts toward more offense or looser defenses. It also flags possible tweaks to kickoff rules to curb out of bounds kicks.
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Huge Scores Mark Classic Loop Bowling
Veterans of Foreign Wars led with a 3053 series paced by Frank Kerres 690 and George Garden 649. Colonial Baking followed at 3023 led by Frank Stanek 688 and Ross Clem 609. Lincoln Alleys close with 2969 as L R Schrader 627 and Tony Novotny 604 headlined. Wagner reached 600 with 209 187 204.
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Loras Defeats Schick Army Hospital Five
Loras College defeated a visiting Schick Army Hospital team from Clinton 66 to 32 as Bill Pender led with 31 points for the victorious home squad.
Notre Dame backs the T formation despite Bierman
Chicago dispatch discusses Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy defending the T formation amid East and Midwest debate. Leahy says players are sold on the T and notes Notre Dame’s 14 point floor this season, while Bierman and others question its longevity and wartime adaptability.
Navy Wins Lambert Memorial Trophy At East Football Meet
Annapolis Maryland. The United States Naval Academy added the Lambert Memorial statuette to its trophies as the outstanding football team of the east. Navy coach Capt. John E. Whelchel accepted the award on Wednesday.
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Hutson Retires Ending Nine-Year Pro Football Run
Don Hutson of Green Bay ends a storied career after the Green Bay game with a contract clause ending pro football after 1943. Hutson leaves a page of records including 383 catches and 86 touchdowns while being honored as a solid citizen and leader in the Lions and Red Cross. Green Bay coach Curley Lambeau recalls urging Hutson back for one more season but Hutson insisted this would be his final year.
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Hanson Enters Army After Syracuse Coaching Era
Vic Hanson, Syracuse University football coach from 1930 to 1936 and a former all American in football and basketball, entered the army today as a private. He is 40, married, and the father of two.
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Roosevelt Narrowly Defeats Monticello 17-16 in Tight Finish
Roosevelt high edged Monticello 17 to 16 on a free throw by Birch after time expired. Monticello led 4-1 after the first quarter and 8-5 at halftime as Roosevelt struggled to score against the zone defense.
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Nelson Burton Leads Pin Tourney Qualifiers in Chicago
Nelson Burton of St. Louis topped 48 qualifiers with 5 102 pins at 24 games to lead toward finals in the all star national match game tournament. Ward of Cleveland trails by 99 pins, while George Young of New York sits third with 4 965. Finalists to face defending champ Schwoegler Day and Crimmins for the title.
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