Unbeaten Kentucky and Iowa Share Spotlight in Basketball
Unbeaten Kentucky and the Iowa Hawkeyes share the college basketball spotlight as Kentucky defeats Ohio State 53-48 in overtime and Iowa, led by Dick Ives with 21 points, routs Notre Dame 63-46. St. John’s, Yale, Michigan, and others also win as Big Ten action looms and more games spread across the week.
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Kentucky
Iowa
NEW York
Iowa Hawkeyes
Kentuckians
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State
Utah
Hawkeyes
Towa
Dick Ives
Notre Dame
Irish
Torus College
Dubuque
St. John’s
Brooklyn
Yale
Michigan
Redmen
University of Puerto Rico
Wyoming
Dartmouth
Ann Arbor
Buckeyes
Jakucki Chosen Leading Grad of NBC Program
Sigmund Jakucki, top St. Louis Browns pitcher, named leading graduate of the National Baseball Congress program. He sealed the American League flag by blanking the New York Yankees in the final game of the season and previously played in three NBC national tournaments in Wichita, Houston, Buford, and Waco.
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Wichita
Kan
INL
National Baseball Congress
Sigmund Jakucki
St. Louis Browns
Jakucki
New York Yankees
Sandiots
Houston
Texas
Buford
Waco
Cuddy Calls for Modified Racing Ban in War Years
New York columnist Jack Cuddy urges U S officials to relax the blanket ban on horse racing nationwide. He argues tracks should close only in labor-critical areas and notes racing in New York and Florida would not severely hinder the war effort, contrasting with liquor and night club industries. He stresses no enemies of either industry.
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New York
Washington
California
Florida
Christmas Wishes and War Draft Scrutiny in 1945
Best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and may 1945 prove a Happy New Year. The piece questions wartime racing and calls for individual re examinations of athletes deferred from service, citing Byrnes and Hershey and suggesting favoritism concerns in draft status for pro players.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service Director
Colorful Tech Faces Tulsa in 50th Gridiron Clash
Tulsa seeks an upset over Georgia Tech in the New Year’s Day Orange Bowl to avenge a 1944 Sugar Bowl defeat while Tech, led by Bill Alexander’s "faithful four," relies on speed and veteran play. Tulsa’s Felto Prewitt and Clyde Goodnight headline a strong Sooner defense as Camp Wilson key backs the Golden Hurricane offense.
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Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Bill Alexander
Tech
Miami
Navy
Oklahomans
iThat
Felto Prewitt
Ellis Jones
Clyde
Hip) Goodnight
Camp Wilson
Callanan Seeks Rose Bowl Return For USC Halfback
USC coach Jeff Cravath hopes star halfback George Callanan can play in the Rose Bowl against Tennessee after recovering from a knee injury. Callanan removed his cast and practiced, providing Cravath with renewed expectation for the Trojans’ backfield. Tennessee meanwhile received word of coaching help from Herman Hickman, former Army standout and Tennessee ally, en route to assist Coach John Barnhill.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jeff Cravath
University of Southern California
Santa Claus
George Callanan
Tennessee
UCLA
Callanan
Trojans
Cravath
Tennessee Vols
Herman Hickman
Army
Hickman
Vols
John Barnhill
Pro Football Considers Suspension If War Demands
Chicago AP reports NFL commissioner Elmer Layden and Red Grange of the US league favor suspending pro football if War Manpower Byrnes orders demand it. Grange says operation could wait a year, stressing war victory first. about 500 players are in service and 20 in 4 F.
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Washington
Byrnes
Chicago
Elmer Layden
National Football League
Harold “Red” Grange
United States League
James F. Byrnes
Grange
University of Iinois
Honolulu
Hawaii
Akron
Ohio
Layden
Tropical Runs and Days at Santa Anita Cancelled
United Press reports horse racing faces nationwide shutdown after January 2 following James Byrnes directive. Santa Anita cancels three day reopen plan, while Tropical Park in Florida proceeds with eight race days before January 3 deadline, seeking part time racing to meet worker needs.
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James F. Byrnes
Santa Anita Race Track
Pearl Harbor
Tropical Park
Byrnes
Florida
Hollywood Wins 42-7 in Clash of Pro Champs
The Hollywood Rangers overwhelmed the San Diego Bombers 42 to 7 at Gilmore Stadium before about 8,500 fans. It matched the Pacific coast champions, Hollywood from the American league and San Diego from the Pacific Coast league, in a high profile pro football showdown.
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Hollywood
INS
Hollywood Rangers
San Diego Bombers
Gilmore Stadium
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Radio Four Hours of All Star Fare On Air This Afternoon
Radio listeners will enjoy four hours of all star fare this afternoon featuring popular performers, vocalists, and comedians. The program highlights a mix of music and comedy showcases from leading ensembles and guest stars across multiple segments.
All-Star Radio Christmas Schedule Across Networks
NADINE SUBOTNIK notes a full hour lineup of holiday programs for servicemen and home listeners. CBS WMT NBC and Blue network present star guests including Paul Whiteman Gracie Fields Alan Young Walter Winchell and Margaret OBrien with support from Don Ameche Bing Crosby Jack Benny and Fred Allen. Special features include Santa deliveries to Shriners hospitals and a radio musical around Clement Moore’s story.
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WLS
KXEL
CBS
WMT
Paul Whiteman
Gracie Fields
Alan Young
Walter Winchell
William Bendix
Andy Russell
Joe E. Brown
Ed Wynn
Evening Radio Schedule 1914 Des Moines Area
Hour by hour listing shows WMT WHO WGN KXEL and EXEL programs for Dec 25 1914 with many shows like Valiant Lady News of Wor Real Star and Screen Guild across stations WMT WGN KXEL and EXEL including mornings afternoons and evenings listing names of hosts and programs of the day.
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WMT
Frank Sinatra
Howard Barlow
Screen Guild
Percy Faith
WGN
Vic ‘Lindlahr
Momant
Cliff d
Helen
Dr. Bradley
Wishing
Exel Rangers
Hedda Hopy
Lora Lawton
KXAEL
KXEL
H.R. Gross
Denth
Holbr
WGN Melodies
Higgins
Pattison
Vox
WGN Sizin
Ted Malo
Road of
WGN L
P. Sinatre
Rosemary
Holmes
Horizon
Martyn
Aunt Jenny
David Harum
Jack Berch
Kate Smith
Judy & Jane
Heatter
Helen Trent
Holler
Theate
Real Star
WGN Playhouse
WMT Screen Guild
WGN L. Welk
Bob
Ilene
Bob Hawk
J. Q
B. Drumm
H. Heidt
Gro
Lews
Symphonet
War Zapard
Kxel Finehuill
WGN Reveille
Stan
WMT Melodiers
Grant
Gross
Gen Cowhoyt
Paula Stone
Finchville
Ava Johnson
WMT Cornhuskers
Foster
Judy
Jan
Long Shop
Wike
WGN E
Stella Dallas
Johnsons
Kxel Ramblers
Goldbergs
Lorenzo Jones
Joyce Jordan
Witker
Partia
Pius XII breaks tradition with midnight mass in St Peter's
In Vatican City Pope Pius XII celebrated midnight mass in St Peter's Basilica before almost 100000 people after his radio appeal for a just postwar peace. He outlined five points for preventing civil wars, including opposition to absolutism and the need for an international peace organization.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Peter's Basilica
Dumbarton Oaks
World Security Rationale and Papal Tributes Echo War Relief
The discussion stresses halting future aggression to prevent a renewed world conflict. The Pope expresses gratitude first to the United States then to Spain and Latin American nations for their roles in alleviating suffering in war torn Europe.
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United States
Spain
Europe
Waterloo man sought after card game shooting
Police seek John Mimms a Waterloo man for the fatal shooting of Virgil Horton a middle aged meat packing plant worker during a card game Sunday at friends home Witnesses say Horton was drunk and threatened players with a razor before Mimms shot him in the face Horton died at once and Mimms fled the scene
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Waterloo
John Mimms
Virgil Horton
Friends
Horton
Mimms
Afternoon Radio Schedule Highlights for Local Listeners
A dense listing of radio programs across afternoons, evenings, and late night. Includes shows like Hasten the Day Faith Hour, Sammy Kaye Serenade, Met Opera broadcasts, The Andrews Sisters Show, Dunningers, Gangbusters, and Hollywood Mystery Time. Mentions stations, days, and approximate times with recurring themes of news, music, drama, and religious programming.
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H. R
George Hicks
Finchville Farm
Sammy Kaye
Ava_ Johnson
Kiernan
Lutheran Hour
Metropolitan Opera
Tuesthr
America
Char. Greenwood
Afon
1640 Club
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Barrymore
Hattie Sun
Newa Mon
Ozark Ramblers
Stamford HS
Santa Claus
Waterloo
Andrews Sisters
Lune
Waterloo Public
Seveeselrilay
Scientis Musiquiz
Mary Small
Hop Harrigan
Radio Hall of Fame
Dick Tracy
Jack Armatrong
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Dinky) Bowen
Mickey Logan
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George Murdock
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Radio
By Nadine Subotnik
Vox Pop
Shriners Philadelphia
Shriners
Cavalcade of America
WHO
Margaret O’brien
Fred Allen
St. Albans Naval Hospital
James G. Wallace
Clement Moore
Horace Heidt
Helen Traubel
Mendelssohn Glee Club
Dennis Morgan
Kathryn Grayson
Rudolf Friml
the Vagabond King
Radio Theater
Baby Snooks
Fanny Brice
Hanley Stafford
Screen Guild Players
Bing Crosby
Gal Sunday
Buckaroos
Johnny Betts
WGN Smoothies
Sweet & Swing
WGN Music Mart
Victory
Chang
Wilo
Farret' XL
Harrigan
Stanley Dixon
Xel Terry
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Jimmy
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Wet World Today
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Warren Hull
National Shrine
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Ollsy.ua
Jos J Wiggins
Voice OF Agriculture
Waterloo, Iowa
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Shin of
Joy Club
Pictach
Kleen Maid News
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My True Story
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Nazarene Family Hour
Aunt Jemima
Higgins Boys
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Percy B. Crawford
Saseae
Gil Martyn
Glamour Manor
Schoola
Weekly
War Journal
Higgins’ Arm
Croza
Grain Belt Rangers
Christian Science Church
Ted Malone
Mi “Bob and
Irlene
Stara of the Future
Greenfield Village Choir
Lum
Abner
Dorothy Thompson
America's Town
Boston Symphony
Gracie
Dunningers
Jimmy Fidler
Raymond Swing
Earl Godwin
Guy Lombardo
Riley
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Gladbrook
Metropolitan Opera USA
Paul Hutchens
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