Madigan Predicts Rose Bowl Clashes in Football Thoughts
Edward P. Madigan argues Alabama vs. USC in the Rose Bowl may be closer than expected with USC improving under Cravath. He notes Oklahoma A and M versus St. Marys in the Sugar Bowl and predicts Texas over Missouri in the Cotton Bowl while pondering a Big Ten Rose Bowl clash.
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Sons of Troy
Redskins sign 29 players and exercise nine options for 1946
Washington announces 29 players signed and options on nine more, keeping core 1945 roster stars like Sammy Baugh and Steve Bugarus. New signings include Al Couppee and John Briscoe, plus several 1945 veterans and two line anchors.
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Manchester High Faces Tripoli In Unclear Matchup
Untypable OCR fragment notes Manchester high and Tripoli schools with scattered references to Bras, Quillen, St Quillen, Oneida and reserves. No clear event, date, or result available in readable text.
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Gambling Bowl Odds Hit Ups and Downs Across Bowls
New York reports show bookies posting generous spreads for major bowls including Alabama versus Southern California by 13, Oklahoma A&M against St. Mary’s at 1, and Texas against Missouri at 18.44 while several others carry single point margins and mixed bets.
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Kurland vs Black Set for Oklahoma City Cage Showdown
In the tenth annual all college tourney Oklahoma City hosts a semi final featuring undefeated Kansas against the Aggies led by Henry Iba while Bob Kurland faces Charlie Black. Oklahoma meets Baylor in the other semi final. Kansas beat Rice 42 34 and Oklahoma beat Texas 69 34. Kurland has 24 points to Black's 17 in the latest clash with Black holding 91 points in six games to Kurland 77 in five.
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Oklahoma City Tournament Basketball Scores Summary
Baylor 0: Pepperdine 26. Kansas 42, Rice 31. Texas Christian University 30, Oklahoma A and M 59. Texas 1.
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Benny Leonard Promoted to Commander in U S Maritime Service
Benny Leonard once held the world lightweight boxing title and has now been promoted from lieutenant commander to full commander in the U S maritime service. The former champion receives the rank amid wartime service.
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Benny Leonard
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Sharkey Predicts Louis TKO Over Conn in June Bout
Jack Sharkey, former world heavyweight champion, says Louis would knock out Conn easily in a title defense next June. Jimmy Johnston adds Louis wins in five or six rounds, noting Conn relies on speed and Louis on power. Sharkey also quips he could have beaten Louis in his prime and recalls past battles.
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Smith tops nation in victory bond drive sales
San Francisco veteran Chronicle sports writer Harry B. Smith reports the victory bond campaign has raised $8,061,625 to date making him likely the leading salesman in the nation.
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Iowa Hunting Below Par in 1945 Season
Iowa hunting lagged in 1945 with quail bags strongest while duck results were mostly fair and geese numbered about 2021. Rabbit and squirrel hunts were near average as wardens noted fewer ducks and more hunters obtaining farmers permission to shoot on private land.
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Plan Full Athletic Program at Ottumwa
Ottumwa station will field baseball football basketball track and swimming teams next spring as part of peacetime intercollegiate athletics. Capt. Thomas P. Jeter announced Ottumwa will soon be a preflight school, with a nascent basketball squad and several cadets on the current team.
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Canadiens and Red Wings Win Tight NHL Battles
Montreal defeated Toronto 4 to 2 and Detroit edged New York 3 to 2 on Wednesday night. Montreal moved into first place, three points ahead of Chicago, while Detroit climbed from a tie with Boston to sole third place.
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A Z A Cage Finals Set After Round Two
Des Moines and Omaha No. 100 advance to the regional A Z A basketball finals after each team won two games. Des Moines defeated Council Bluffs 20 to 12 and Sioux City 29 to 26 while Omaha No. 100 downed Omaha No. 1 16 to 15 and Lincoln Neb 28 to 25.
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Red Peppers Questions Bowl Games In Big Ten Ethos
The writer critiques bowl games and Big Ten amateurism, arguing against expanding the Rose Bowl into a national cartel. He notes the strain on student athletes, cites Shrine East West game as a desirable exception, and laments big money pro and college ventures eroding amateur ideals.
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Market costs loom over large cities amid crowd figures
A Buffalo crowd of 18,000 paying two dollars each is cited as a strong turnout though officials doubt the golden all American dream. The piece suggests weak sister cities may fade and even big ones could disappear.
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Okinawa Cagers Win Title in Philippines
In Manila the Okinawa team defeated Leyte 48 to 38 to capture the army’s Olympics basketball title. Starters included Lt Henry Benders of Brooklyn with 17 points, and Leonard Rader, Howard Rader, Floyd Bates, and Bob Faas. Leyte’s high scorer was Lt Dick Holub.
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Flint
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Ambrose Cancels Friday Night Game with I C
Word was received that St. Ambrose academy could not fill its scheduled date here Friday night against Immaculate Conception high school. As a result, the game has been canceled.
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Jimmy Phelan Named Sports Boss of Gaels
Edgewater Park New Jersey AP reports Jimmy Phelan coach of St Marys said he and assistant Marty Kordick signed five year contracts to coach the Gaels. Phelan also becomes athletic director and the school will add track to its athletic program. No salary details released.
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Brockton Boxer Eskew Knocks Out Brooklyn Rival
In Brockton John Eskew 168 wins by knockout over Billy John son 163 Brooklyn in a 3rd round stoppage. Billy Napper 138 Boston outpoints Steve Bellus 144 Toronto in a separate lightweight bout. In Chicago Fob Satterfield knocks out Benny McCombs Flint Mich.
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