Ohio State Eyes First Big Ten Crown Since 1939
Ohio State sits atop the Big Ten after wins over Illinois to finish 10-2, hoping Purdue Iowa and Northwestern can challenge. Purdue and Iowa chase second place as Northwestern slides to fourth after a loss to Michigan. The league schedule continues with four games this week and nonconference tilts nearby.
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Davenport Matmen Win District Meet
Davenport wins the northeast district wrestling meet with 42 points, Maquoketa second with 32, Clinton third with 20. Winners in each weight class advance to the state meet at Clarion. multiple names listed for each weight class. Roger Grove of Maquoketa remains undefeated for the season.
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Matt Mann Dunked As Wolverines Win
Evanston AP report details Michigan coach Matt Mann being tossed into the Northwestern pool after the Wolverines clinched their 14th Big Ten title under his tenure. Mann vows focus on Yale nationals March 23 24 and the national AAU meet in Michigan a week later.
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Notre Dame Ends Sailors Streak In Upset Victory
Notre Dame shocked Great Lakes 54-51 to snap the Sailors 21-game basketball run after the 19-14 football loss last fall. Missouri beat Olathe Naval 47-41 ending a 20-game streak and Washington topped Gonzaga 53-40. Dartmouth Kentucky Oklahoma Aggies and Utah earned NCAA or invitational bids. other teams await bids from regional tournaments.
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City Women’s Pin Tourney Opens Sunday on Lincoln Alleys
The sixth annual City Women’s Bowling Tournament begins Sunday on Lincoln alleys with teams on shifts from 12 30 to 8 p m Arm strong defends title but rivals from Clover Leaf Farms Skippy Peanut Butter and others loom Singles and doubles to follow Tourney secretary is Mrs Lillian Hefner Cedar Rapids Women’s Bowling Association The February 27 schedule lists team shifts and participating entrants at Roosevelt Hotel and local sponsors.
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Rogers Hornsby To Start Training Vera Cruz Team
Rogers Hornsby arrived in Mexico City to manage the Vera Cruz Blues in the six team Mexican league and begin training the squad immediately. He plans to later open a baseball school to aid the game in Mexico. Marty McManus, former Red Sox pilot, was en route to Nuevo Laredo for a conference.
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Missouri To Test Leading Cyclone Five
Kansas City reports a Big Six college basketball week with Kansas and Missouri vying for third place and a key clash in Lawrence. Iowa State leads and Missouri challenges in Columbia, plus Kansas State vs Her ington Air Base and other conference non league games noted.
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Light State Cage Card This Week
Iowa basketball faces eight games this week including four conference tilts. Iowa State leads the Big Six and plays Missouri Monday while Notre Dame hosts Iowa Saturday. Dubuque meets Wartburg and Iowa Pro flight faces Loras in Saturday action.
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Red Pepper Sports Column Celebrates Golden Gloves
The Cedar Rapids writer credits volunteers, judges, and fans for reviving Golden Gloves amid war shortages. He notes the hard work kept boxing alive, praises judging integrity, compares boxing to other sports, and lauds Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue performances as key to a strong season.
Joe Baksi: Hungry Slovak Set for Garden Debut
Joe Baksi, 22, a little known Slovak coal-miner from Kulpmont Pa, gets a Madison Square Garden main event against Tami Mauriello next Friday. The fighter known for a powerful punch stands six feet tall and weighs 210 pounds, with a hard career that includes sparring for Lou Nova and wins over Herb Marshall, Gus Dorazio, Lou Brooks, and Johnny Shkor.
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Indoor Track Anticipates Peak A AU National Meet
A U Indoor Track Championships at Madison Square Garden headline the weekend with eight defending titles as Galloping Gil Dodds targets an indoor mile record and Joe Nowicki meets Johnny Fulton in a key 1000-yard clash. The card also features Rudy Simms Len Eisenhart Dick Hall and others as Dodds seeks a closing rush after a strong season.
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Beau Should Pile Up Jack Before Entering Service
Beau Jack plans a busy boxing stretch before entering army service. He faces Bob Montgomery, Boomy Davis, and Sammy Angott in March, then likely meets Willie Pep after Pep's navy discharge. The article notes tax implications and a strong 1943 44 athletic profit outlook for Oklahoma A. after sugar losses and grid games.
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McKinley and Immaculate Conception Hit Away Games
McKinley High of S C travels to Belle Plaine while Immaculate Conception meets Van Horne on Tuesday night. The Golden Bears face a strong Plains squad with balanced scoring as McKinley's last game before region play. I C Greyhounds, missing guard Bob Clem, previously beat Van Horne 28 23 on their home court and expect a tough road contest.
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Florida U Plans Grid Team Return With Draft-Age Players
Florida University will return to collegiate football this fall with a team of boys under draft age 4-Fs and ex-service men. Dr. John J. Tigert president announced the comeback after a one year lapse.
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Racing Clubs Plan War Relief Aids
Keeneland Race Course and Churchill Downs announce that 20 percent of Kentucky's 1944 spring racing will be donated to war relief and other charitable enterprises.
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Old Codgers in Basebal: Mack Warns of Comeback Dangers
Whitney Martin notes Connie Mack’s alarm at aging players attempting comebacks. He recalls injuries from barley bruises to stiff joints and cites Johnny Cooney Paul Waner Leo Durocher and Jimmy Wilson as examples of diminished ability after long layoffs.
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Jackie Graves to Box in Des Moines Feb 29
Jackie Graves an Austin Mina featherweight and 1943 National Golden Gloves champion will meet in the Henry Armstrong Jackie Byrd card semiwindup at Des Moines February 29. Graves recently turned pro and knocked out Jackie Law of Chicago in his money bout. Promoter Pinkie George said an opponent for Graves will be announced later.
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