Big Ten Cage Race Seen Tight After Weekend Show
Six Big Ten teams lost to non conference foes in a weekend slate that hints at a close title race. Illinois, led by Doug Mills, fell 52 44 to Great Lakes as Herman Schaefer and Paul Armstrong sparked a second half run. Northwestern dropped a 47 45 decision to Western Michigan while Purdue beat De Pauw Preflight in double overtime 46 41.
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Doug Millis
Ilinois
Illini
Great Lakes
Herman Schaefer
Paul
Curly
Armstrong
Kes
Illinois
Mills
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana University
Fort Wayne Zollner
Branch McCracken
Hoosier
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Otto Graham
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Paul Hoffman
Jim Gustafson
Piggy Lambert
Ohio
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Fort Custer
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Iowa
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Marquette
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Golf Club Suit Seeks 25000 Over Wife Bar
Arthur M. Morris former Colorado deputy attorney general sues Lakewood Country Club and directors over his ejection from membership and a ban on his wife. Mrs Morris also sues 22 members for 100000 in slander. The case moved to district court in Golden.
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Al Simmons May Rejoin Athletics As Player Coach
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said on Monday that Al Simmons, 40, a former Athletics outfielder, may rejoin the club at any time and has been offered a player coach role. The decision lies with Simmons.
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Net Bosses Push Tennis Into Grade Schools
The A S Lawn Tennis Association expands junior and grade school programs with coaching clinics and four lesson series to teach stroke basics. Also notes junior sports figures, including George Farrar Jr. as young state semi pro baseball commissioner, and anecdotes about baseball and football figures from the era.
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Eddie Bray
Chet Samaj
Les Joop
Lefty O’doul
Mel Ott
Bill Rigney
Dolph Camilli
Oakland
Bob Higgins
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Bob
Polo Grounds Prep Grid Battle Shocks Mount St Michael
St George high school from Evanston New Jersey toppled the previously unbeaten Mount St Michael of New York 25 to 20 before 10 000 fans in the Polo Grounds first high school game there in 15 years. Bob Jones 158 pound halfback sparked the Dragon attack with 16 and 13 yard scoring runs in the third quarter. The contest featured rocky moments and a dramatic comeback attempt by Mount St Michael.
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Turf and Golf Seasons Opening in Florida
In Miami Florida the winter sports season begins with Tropical Park opening Wednesday and the Miami Open golf tournament starting Thursday. Entry fees are low with 45 players so far and Harold Jug McSpaden not participating. Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Willie MacFarlane and Willie Klein are among the top names ready to tee off along with Joe Turnesa Tony Penna and Sammy Byrd.
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Tropical Park
Harold “Jug” McSpaden
Craig Wood
Gene Sarazen
Willie MacFarlane
Willie Klein
Joe Turnesa
Tony Penna
Sammy Byrd
Kimberly's first woman coach leads 36 25 win over Filer
Kimberly High School opened the season with a 36 to 25 victory over Filer as Idaho's first female head coach steered her team to a convincing debut.
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Kimberly High
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Get a $100 Salary Loan Plan
An advertisement offers salary, car or furniture loans up to $300 with 3 percent monthly interest. It outlines repayment options of four to six installments and promises quick private access, with uses including bills, taxes, medical care, or education. Contact Household Finance by phone, mail, or visit.
Outsiders Lead Lincoln Alley Handicap Meet
Out of town bowlers dominated all classes as the Lincoln alleys opened a two Sunday handicap sweepstakes. Tony Novotny posted 817 scratch in class A singles after a strong start, Ray Langham faltered to 765 as Walt Harrison led 779, and L. R. Schrader posted 802 with partner Frank Stanek at 1554 in doubles. Gayle Hayes, ex state secretary, appeared in class B with 806 in singles and a 40 pin spot to lead that division.
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Walt Harrison
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L. R. Schrader
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Gayle Hayes
Kegler
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Hayes
Rangers Break Season Winless Streak With Bruins Victory
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-4 to secure their first win of the 1943-44 season. Chicago Black Hawks tie Toronto Maple Leafs for second after a 3-2 home win, as Montreal stays atop with a 5-1 decision over Detroit. Boston had earlier defeated New York 9-6 on Saturday and beat Montreal 4-2.
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Golf balls cost eight dollars in the Middle East
Maurice S. Rice a former Kansas City newspaperman now with the OWI in the Middle East reports the cost of golf balls at eight dollars each. He recalls a man losing a ball and crying for an hour after it dropped on the turf.
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Basketball Scores From Associated Press Listing
A garbled recap lists scores for various colleges and teams including California Los Angeles 52 and California 33, Penn State News Univ 63, Kansas 46, Rockhurst 32, Army Training and several naval and air base matches, with mixed place names Davenport and Livermore appearing among the fragments.
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Ned Day Again Proves Top Figure in Bowling World
Ned Day of West Allis Wisconsin reclaimed the national individual match game bowling title at the Chicago tournament. He won 47 of 64 games with 13 371 pins and 315 21 points earning 2000 and a trophy. Paul Krumske finished second aided by a late surge, while Rudy Pagel and Buddy Bomar placed lower with substantial prize money allocations.
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Redskin Bears match sparks whispers of game fixing
A Cedar Rapids spectator claims he witnessed suspicious betting activity and odd play in a Washington Redskins Bears game, alleging stakeholders manipulated outcomes and that red flags raised questions about pro football integrity. He describes in‑stadium bets and coachable moments suggesting the Bears allowed sacks and passes to backfire on Chicago, while noting no formal investigation results.
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Pro Football Confusion After Day of Blocked Passes
A column recounts a chaotic game where receivers failed to connect, Luckman missed, Baugh passed, and gamblers allegedly benefited in the Cedar Rapids area. Washington's suspicions fade as the issue appears closed, though a caller remains unconvinced.
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Seahawks Nip ASTP For Second Victory
In Iowa City the Seahawks defeated ASTP 42 to 30. Center Al Shirley scored five field goals and six free throws to pace the team, while Bob Scott led the Army Specialized Training Program with four field goals and a second half free throw. The Seahawks, coming off a win against Minnesota, trailed early but moved ahead by halftime 16 to 10.
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Giants Tie Pro Grid Race Amid Conference Play
East Clinton Conference action tightens as the Giants and What Cheer vie for lead. Goose Lake to face Delmar next week while county leagues set end season finals. Local schools tally wins in diverse matchups across multiple towns.
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Heavy Cage Card in Iowa
Iowa colleges brace for a busy week of basketball with Iowa State visiting Minnesota Saturday. Iowa hosts Western Illinois Teachers Monmouth and Cornell college at Monmouth. Penn meets Iowa Wesley Tuesday. Loras visits Drake. Luther at LaCrosse Teachers Wednesday. St Ambrose hosts Dubuque. Upper Iowa visits Wartburg Thursday. St Ambrose at Iowa Preflight and Simpson at Ottumwa Friday. Lawrence at Loras Saturday. Iowa Preflight meets Cornell navy Sunday.
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Angott to clash with Ruffin in MSG lightweight bout
Sammy Angott the NBA lightweight champion meets Bobby Ruffin in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Ruffin recently upset Beau Jack, the New York and Pennsylvania champion, in a key 135 pound matchup.
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Zivic Harris Title Bout Delayed To Thursday In Pittsburgh
The Fritzie Zivic Ossie Harris ten round feature in Pittsburgh was postponed to Thursday after Harris was treated in hospital for an infected ear.
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Fritzie Zivic
Ossie Harris
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Redskins Face Playoff for Eastern Title With Giants Tie
The New York Giants defeated Washington 31 to 7 at Griffith Stadium to tie for the Eastern championship. A coin flip decides the playoff date in New York next Sunday, December 19, with the winner advancing to meet the Chicago Bears in Chicago on December 26.
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