Ramblers and Packers Favored in New York Double Bill
Randolph Field Ramblers favored 5 to 2 over Second Air Force Superbombers in a Saturday AAF championship at Polo Grounds. Sunday features Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants for the world pro grid title amid strong betting interest and favorable Packers chemistry.
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Pro All Stars of 1944 Feature NFL rookies and veterans
The article lists 1944 All-Pro selections by position and team. Steve Van Buren leads the backfield with Frank Sinkwich and Bill Paschal. Don Hutson heads repeats, with Clyde Turner, Frank Kinard, Al Wistert, Len Younce, Riley Matheson, Joe Aguirre, and Sid Luckman among the named players.
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Walkup Leads Richmond Open After Round Two
Jimmy Walkup Jr of San Antonio shot 68 to take the early second round lead in the Richmond Open at Hilltop California. He sits two strokes ahead of Sam Snead Mike Turnesa Ky Laffoon and Charles Congdon who opened at 70 while Byron Nelson and Sgt Jim Ferrier posted 72s.
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Toledo
Jim Ferrier
Camp Roberts
Sancisco
Prep Cage Scores AT OLIN And DUBUQUE Meet Results
Oxford Junction 24 Olin 19 at half Oxford Junction 23 Olin 11 at half. Winners and losers led by Cramer Luckstead Henderson. Sacred Heart girls led by Schneider. Wilton girls beat Springdale 40 22 with Sheets and Stage re junior girls Wiltor 19 Springdale 11.
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Sharpshooters Pace Indiana to Victory
Indiana University defeated Wabash 55 to 39 at Bloomington led by Charley Radcliffe with 22 points and Gene Faris with 15. Harold Moore led the Wavesh with 13 as Indiana built a 10 point edge most of the second half.
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Boxing Results From Various Cities Include Knockouts and Points
The Associated Press reports several boxers securing wins in different locations. Oscar St Pierre outpointed Jeff Hello Way 1 percent. Johnny Fees stopped arte Red Schultz by technical knockout. Johnnie Juliano edged Clyde English. Jimmie O Brien outpointed Charley Eagle.
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Arte “Red” Schultz
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Belleville
Johnnie Juliano
Paterson
Clyde English
Jamaica
West Indies
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Jimmie “Shamus” O'Brien
Charley Eagle
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Busy 11-Game Weekend For State College Teams
Iowa teams prepare for a heavy weekend with 11 games on Friday and Saturday. Top events feature Iowa vs Nebraska in Lincoln, Iowa Preflight vs Oklahoma in Kansas City, and Drake at Iowa State in Des Moines.
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Seahawks Reveal Tip on Defenders In Big Six Play
Oklahoma and Iowa State, co champions, resume Big Six battles with Oklahoma facing the Iowa Seahawks in Kansas City and Drake meeting Iowa State in Des Moines. The Seahawks beat Iowa State 49 39 at Iowa City, as fans await Feb 17 clash for final form comparisons.
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Seven Cedar Rapids High Teams Open Court Season
Cedar Rapids schools field seven teams in four games tonight. Franklin faces McKinley with Varsity at 8 15 p m, Sophomores at 7 p m. Dubuque meets Wilson with Varsity at 7 30 p m. Rambler sophomores meet Walford at 8 45 p m. St Pat s Iowa City hosts S C Varsity at 8 15 p m with reserves at 7 p m. Parnell visits St Wenceslaus for one varsity game at 8 p m. Redhawks debut with Sterenchuk Panek Koutnik Pisarik and Drahozal. Roosevelt travels to Clinton. St Pat s Shamrocks play Sacred Heart at Waterloo. St Pat s breaks for two weeks, resumes Jan 5.
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Fragmented speech prompt on social confidence
A quoted social fragment shows someone expressing desire to speak more pieces and address talking to girls, noting fearlessness in others and self-doubt in communication. The text reads as a candid, informal musing on social interaction and gender conversation.
Night games cut revenue in 1944 baseball figures
AP reports a looming night baseball boom may backfire as attendance dips with more after dark games. Washington's Clark Griffith plans May 10 night starts for 4o games, while Giants Dodgers and Yankees aim to limit road night games amid strong after dark showings for some clubs.
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Church Leagues Organizing for Play Next Week
Churches ready for YMCA boys basketball league expect three divisions for ages 13 15 and 17 and under. Entry deposit 8 per team with balance refundable. Leaders Club and several churches including First Reformed Central Park Presbyterian Hellenic Orthodox First Presbyterian First Evangelical Olivet Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Westminster Presbyterian and Community House to enter. blanks mailed to churches.
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Basketball Scores From Evening Games
Scores from several college matchups include Indiana defeating Wabash 55 to 9 and Concordia edging is 46 to 34. Toledo falls 33 to Central Normal 3. Loyola loses 21 to New Orleans NAS 29. Southern Methodist beats Texas 51 to 0. Camp Crowder records 96 against Olste Kan. La Topeka AAP 46.
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Scrapiron Young resigns from Notre Dame post
Notre Dame officials disclosed that Scrapiron Young, a longtime trainer for 15 years, has tendered his resignation to take effect January 1. The move ends his 15 year tenure at the university with officials noting his service to Notre Dame athletics.
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Canadiens Tie Leafs Again in Cautious Hockey Clash
Montreal and Toronto battled to a 2 to 2 tie as Maurice Richard and Elmer Lach produced the goals for the Canadiens while Mel Hill and Bob Davidson answered for the Maple Leafs. Both teams played tight defense in the final period as Montreal clung to first place in the league race.
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Greco Set as 8 to 5 Favorite to Repeat Over Ruffin
Montreal welterweight Johnny Greco is an 8 to 5 favorite to repeat against New Yorker Bobby Ruffin in their ten round rematch at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The first bout on November 17 saw Ruffin fade in the early rounds but stay with Greco to the final frames. Gate receipts for the original match reached $55,760 and Friday’s bout is expected to exceed $75,000.
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Major McLaughlin Ill at Lake Forest Hospital
Maj. Frederick McLaughlin 66, owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, is seriously ill at Lake Forest hospital after a cerebral spasm last May and confinement there.
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Madigan Leaves Iowa Hawkeyes for California
A Christmas note marks Slip Madigan departure as Iowa football coach after wartime trials. The piece praises his effort, recalls 1943 struggles and near award, and suggests the program rebuilds under future leadership while Madigan returns to San Francisco with his family.
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Augsburg Star Defeats Luther in Benefit Game
Augsburg college beat Luther of Decorah 56 to 46 in Minneapolis in a Sis ter Kenney fund game. Marvin Anderson led scoring with 26 points on 11 field goals and four free throws.
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Kansas J Ayhawk forward breaks collar bone in practice
University of Kansas suffers setback as 17 year old forward Jim Bask a tallest Jayhawker suffers a broken collar bone during a practice session.
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Cornell Aims to Halt Dubuque Winning Streak
Special to The Gazette Cornell fights to stop the undefeated Dubuque streak as it travels from South Dakota State to eastern courts. Coach ae drills the Purple quin through tough workouts hoping for a key victory for the Hilltoppers with Carlson likely back at forward, Durben or Franchuk alongside, Slim Hawnee at center, and Coble teaming with Jacot in the backcourt.
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Injuries Slow 3 Hawkeyes in Court Drills
Iowa coach Pops Harrison said several Hawkeyes may be limited by injuries ahead of the road game at Nebraska. Players listed include Jack Spencer bruised hip Herbert Wilkinson sprained ankle Stanley Straatsma sprained ankle Dickson cut eyelid and Bob Wischmeier lame back, slowing practice.
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