Giants Dominate Redskins 31 0 To Clinch East Title
New York Giants overpower Washington 31 to 0 in a one sided game using a strong passing attack and running game. Sammy Baugh was limited to 25 of 35 for 273 yards as the Giants intercepts and defense set the tone with four turnovers. The victory secures a world title showdown next Sunday against Green Bay in New York.
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Frank Cope
Bill Paschal
Arnie Herber
Ward Cuff
Herber
Green Bay
Frank Liebel
Liebel
Charley Avedisian
Ken Strong
Cuff
Philadelphia Eagles
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Shington
Brooklyn
Estern
Chicago Bears
Detroit
Ehard-Pa
Farley edges Sacred Heart in girls and boys prep cage
Farley defeats Sacred Heart Monticello 25 to 18 in boys action with halftime 11. Sacred Heart and Peosta square off as Sacred Heart girls lead 40 to unknown at half with Janane Fagan as winner's high and Ginter as loser's high. Virgil Haag noted as loser’s high in boys contest.
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Sacred Heart
Monticello
Herring
Virgil Haag
Peosta
Janane Fagan
Ginter
Major Griffiths Big Ten successor debate shapes future
In a wartime Big Ten context a tribute to Major Griffith notes his warmth and leadership and urges Dr Karl Leib of Iowa to be named athletic commissioner. The column praises Leib’s balanced approach, conference insight, and ties to athletics and academics, saying he could guide the Big Ten without disruption.
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Iowa U. Board
Iowa
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Hawkeyes 1944 45 Cage Schedule Preview
The University of Iowa basketball schedule for 1944 45 lists home and away games with opponents including South Dakota State, Nebraska, Denver, Notre Dame, Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and others. Radio broadcasts on WSUI are noted for home games and likely conference road games.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
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Notre Dame
Iowa
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Tate
Vpavardas
Ninnesote
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Per Tidey
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Bloomington
Lafayette
Wisconsin
Iona Ity
Madison
Minnestote
Minneapolis
Millinois
Jews City
Anth Ae Brosteeit
Ty G Za P.m
WSUI
W&ui
Frick Seeks Job as Baseball Commissioner
Ford Frick of the National League campaigns for the baseball commissionership as winter meetings open. NL owners split on his bid while American League clubs St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers reportedly back him. Landis is honored in Cooperstown as Hall of Fame members debate delaying Landis’ successor, power curbs, and minor league draft price changes.
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Ford Frick
National League
Frick
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Cooperstown
N. Y
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
United Press
Landis
Breadon
Baseball Writers Association
Rickey
Buffalo
Randolph Victor Second AAF Loses Clash on Saturday
The Treasury Bond Bowl at the Polo Grounds features Randolph Field meeting the Second Air Force in a postwar grid showcase aimed at raising about 80 million in war bonds. Randolph Field added its 10th straight win by routing Fourth Air Force 20 to 7 in Los Angeles as Bill Dudley and Pete Layden starred.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Randolph Field
Second Air Force
Fourth Air Force
March Field
Los Angeles
Bill Dudley
Pete Layden
Atlanta
Air Force Gremlins
Charlie Trippi
Colorado
Glenn Dobbs
St Pat s Opens Cage Action with Cascade Tonight
St Patrick s Redhawks start Cedar Rapids basketball schedule by hosting Cascade tonight at 8 o clock on the St Pat s court. Parochial schools loom large as J C Gr en hosts Shellsburg Tuesday. End of week features Franklin at McKinley Roosevelt at Clinton Dubuque at Wilson St Pat s Iowa City at Immaculate Conception and St Pat s Cedar Rapids at Sacred Heart Waterloo Saturday Iowa Wesleyan atoe
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Cascade
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J. C. Greyhounds
Shellsburg
Franklin
McKinley
Roosevelt
Clinton
Dubuque
Wilson
St. Pat's
Iowa City
Immaculate Conception
Golfing Soldier Wins 1944 Oakland Open Title
Sgt Jim Ferrier from Camp Roberts Calif wins the 1944 Oakland Open with a four round 277 on Sequoyah course Sunday earning 1600 in war bonds and the championship. Byron Nelson finished one stroke back at 278 to take second with 1000 in bonds. McSpaden ended third at 279 earning 733.34 in bonds.
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Oakland
Calif
Camp Roberts
Jim Ferrier
Links
Sequoyah
Byron
Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Laffoon
Chicago
McSpaden
Soldier Beats Five Out for Miami Title
Staff Sgt. K. J. Dutch Harrison won the Miami open prize of 2500 dollars after a final stretch run with 1500 servicemen in attendance. Henry Picard finished second at 275 earning 1250 dollars, Johnny Revolta third at 276 for 1000 dollars. Morrie O Connor was fourth at 277 earning 800 dollars and Pete Cooper fifth at 279 for 700 dollars.
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Fla
K. J
Harrison
Army
Henry Picard
Harrissburg
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Morrie O’connor
Belleville
N. J
Pete Cooper
Gainesville
Saturday Night Basketball Scores Across Regions
The Associated Press reports scores from East Midwest and West games. Notable results include New York 6 over Lafayette 34 and 38. Yale 50 over Camp Endicott 38. Syracuse 55 over Hobart 51. Notre Dame 68 over Miami Ohio 34. Wisconsin 45 over Marquette 40. Indiana 62 over Camp Atterbury 48. U C L A 55 over Washington State 55 with nearby mismatches listed for several colleges and bases.
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Towa Wesleyan
Towa
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Tiilnate
Twirs
Tunnels
Great Lakes
Indiana
Camp Atterbury
Chicago
Ulinois Tech
Loras
Southapekete State
Usneordig
Tebra
Hast Cotlere
Oncordia Tehra
Safley's 552 Tops City Singles Lead in Bowling Meet
Marion Safley led the city women’s bowling tournament with a 552 in singles at Red Crown, aided by a 30 pin handicap. W Platt trailed at 528 as the event continued with doubles and team play next Sunday, with Chiverton posting the day’s high single game of 221.
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Red Crown
Miss Lafley
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LaVertia Orton
Ringsiders
Heavy Week for Iowa Teams With Multiple Games
Iowa schedule packs 19 games this week across college teams. Iowa plays South Dakota State Monday and Nebraska Saturday. Iowa Preflight meets Iowa State Wednesday and Oklahoma Saturday in Kansas City. Dubuque hosts Upper Iowa Tuesday and Cornell Saturday. Luther plays four likely contests. Drake faces Iowa State in Des Moines Saturday.
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Western Illinois
Hawkeyes
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Iowa City
Pops” Harrison
Lincoln
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Cornhuskers
Minnesota
Seahawks
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Dubuque University
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Luther
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LaCrosse
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Towa
Camp
Loras
Valparaiso
Ind
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Buena Vista
Wartburo
Dubuque
Oklahome
Bomar Captures Krumske's Title On 13 171 Pins
CHICAGO UP Buddy Bomar of Chicago won the national individual match game title in the fourth annual all star tournament. He finished first with 13 171 pins and 304 46 points, eight ahead of Pvt Joe Wilman of Chicago who had 12 991 pins for 296 16 points. Ned Day of West Allis Wisconsin took third with 12 816 pins 293 16 points, and Joe Linke of Chicago placed fourth with 12 792 pins 289 42 points.
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Buddy Bomar
Paul Krumske
Bomar
Bill “Chopper” Flesch
Joe Wilman
Chicaspoan
Ned Day
West Allis
Wis
Krum
Ike
Joe Linke
Chicago Mailman
Red Wings Gain On Bruins In Nhl Thriller
The Detroit Red Wings rallied past the Boston Bruins 7 to 8 to grab a second place tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The win reinforces Detroit’s bid in the standings as opponents sit up and take notice.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins
Planning Ahead For Holiday Rock Island Travel
Furloughs and travel demand strain holiday service. Rock Island Lines urges travelers to plan ahead and discuss trips with a city ticket office representative. With war shortages, no new coaches or diners are available, so flexibility in departure dates is advised to reduce discomfort and ensure smooth journeys. Cooperation remains the goal.
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Rock Island
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