Death of Nile Kinnick Tops Iowa Sports in 1943
Des Moines AP reports Nile Kinnick's sea death as 1943's leading Iowa sports story. The Iowa City Navy Seahawks finish second in national play, while Mason City's Mohawks win state basketball. Other highlights include Davenport AIC basketball champions, Iowa Grid Kids, and Steamboat Rock girls hoops titles.
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Steamboat Rock
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Paul Derringer Keeps in Shape On Florida Farm
Paul Derringer, 36, Cubs pitcher, talks about year round Florida conditioning aiding his active career. He fines tunes through outdoor work, hunting and golf, hoping to reach 201st National League win next spring. He credits Grover Alexander for his control and notes aging requires adjustments.
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Kerr backs T formation as modern football option
Colgate coach Andy Kerr argues for absorbing the T formation rather than banning it. He praises its novelty and deception but says the best attack uses a double-wing base with some T plays. He doubts Bruce Smith can play and notes the need for tailored personnel and fast breaking backs.
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INS
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Kerr
Northwestern
San Francisco
Warner
Warner Double-Wing
Times
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Pop Warner
Four Horsemen
Musial Tops National Leaguers in Batting and Hitting Marks
Stan Musial led the National League with a .357 average and 220 hits while guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to their second straight pennant. He also totaled 347 bases, 48 doubles, 20 triples, and 13 homers in 157 games. Bill Nicholson led in homers with 29. Mel Ott, Ron Northey, Vince DiMaggio and Coaker Triplett followed. Cardinals topped team batting, Giants led in homers with 81. Arky Vaughn stole bases and scored 112 runs.
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New York
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Dantora
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Polter
Bill Nicholson
Chicago
Mel Ott
Ron Northey
Philadelphia Phils
Vince DiMag~ Lgio
Pittsburgh
Coaker
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Philadelphia
George Kurowski
Cardinals
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Arky Vaughn
Mickey Witek
Giants
Tommy Holmes
Boston
Harry Walker
Elvin Adams
Woody Williams
Cincinnati
Bears vs Redskins Pro Final Heads For Chicago Showdown
The 1940s title game at Wrigley Field pits the Chicago Bears favored over the Washington Redskins in a clash shaped by late-season form and changing lineups. Coaches debate lines and strategy as Sammy Baugh may miss time and Sid Luckman leads the Bears offense in a tense championship pursuit.
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Sugar Bowl Squads Take Holiday Rest
Georgia Tech and Tulsa football teams head into Sugar Bowl week with light workouts and travel plans. Tech players scatter across the South for Christmas break then converge in New Orleans for early Sunday departure. Tulsa to Bay St. Louis for a week of workouts with guest Johnny Butler expected to help if available.
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Johnny Butler
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Hurricane
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Jackets
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Huskies Favored 2-1 in Rose Bowl Clash
Pasadena reports place Washington as a 2 to 1 choice to defeat USC in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Tickets near selling out. Huskies head to Pasadena with Sam Robinson as key back, USC counting on Verry’s return and Ainslee Bell and Jimi Hardy at quarterback for a stronger Trojans attack.
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Jeff Cravath
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U. C.L.A
Jimi Hardy
Arnold Eddy
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Aggies Edge LSU in Orange Bowl Preview
Miami reports a near sellout for the Orange Bowl as LSU arrives to train before facing Texas A&M. Coaches Moore and Norton plan light workouts with no scrimmage, while analysts predict a close, high scoring game led by Steve Van Buren for the Bengals and Aggies’ razzle dazzle.
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Iba Reasons Why Change Cage Rules for One Boy
Oklahoma A&M coach Hank Iba argues against changing rules or basket height for a seven foot star like Bob Kurland. He defends slow motion style, notes postwar shifts to faster training, and discusses Rhode Island State and Long Island University tactics and defenses.
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New York
Hank Iba
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Aggie
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Rhode Island State
Frank Keaney
Long Island
Godoy vows comeback to fight for $10,000 in U. S.
Arturo Godoy, former South American champion, plans a return to the United States to challenge Billy Conn, Tami Mauriello, or Lee Savold for a $10,000 purse. He notes past Louis bouts earned him $7,800 after taxes and expenses, and cites recent booming prize money as incentive.
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New York
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South America
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Arturo
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Colombia
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Tami Mauriello
Lee Savold
Luis Firpo
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Ameri cans Eye Big Prelims Aiming For Main Event
The passage notes spectators watching preliminary bouts while champions rest. Arturo believes he can eat well in a land of plenty despite no ration book.
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Shrine East West game team balance rhetoric and scrimmage comments
East claims greater experience and names than the West ahead of the Shrine game on January 1. Andy Kerr says the West is the underdog but relies on experience and leadership from Eddie Doherty Alex Rapter John Tavener and Pete Pihos. Friday scrimmage featured a vigorous dummy attack under rainy conditions as teams learned plays.
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Andy Kerr
Colgate
Andy
West
George Hauser
Minnesota
Dave Schreiner
Wisconsin
Kerr
Eddie Doherty
Boston College
Alex Rapter
Northwestern
John Tavener
Indiana
Pete Pihos
Mars
There Will Never Be Another Like Cobb in Baseball
Davis J. Walsh recalls Ty Cobb as a singular figure in baseball, detailing his relentless drive and record-breaking feats. The piece highlights Cobb’s hard-scrabble rise, peak hitting marks, notable rivalries, and daring baserunning that impressed contemporaries like Branch Rickey.
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Tyrus Raymond Cobb
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Whiffer
Charley Herzog
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Sportsman’s Park
Cyclone Center Leo Schneider Recalled by Army
Ames Iowa reserve center Leo Schneider of the Iowa State Cyclones was called by the army and must report for induction January 1. Schneider, 6 feet 4 inches tall, is the first Cyclone player to be drafted for service.
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Leo Schneider
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