New York Horse Tracks Ride 1943 War-Year Boom
Lawton Carver reports on a wartime surge in New York horse racing led by Gotham tracks. Attendance topped 3.5 million, handle reached 284.6 million, and state tax receipts rose 90 percent to 19.19 million, amid a festive, high-spending season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State Racing Commission
Incian
Ink
Herbert
Long Island Railroad
Albany
Commonwealth
Gotham Tracks
Count Fleet
Occupy
Durazna
Twilight Tear
Mort Cooper
N.L
Detroit
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Joe Louis
Army
Tami Mauriello
Jimmy Bivins
Lee Savold
Fritzie Zivic
Jake Lamotta
Beau Jack
Sammy Angott
Bobby Ruffin
Wilson Cagers Win Easily in Y M C A Exhibition
Wilson defeats Iowa Engineering 29 to 4 at the Y M C A gym in a Saturday basketball game. The event included tumbling and trampoline demonstrations by about 50 boys, swimming strokes, and awards for Y Boys Commando contest winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Engineering
Wilson
Y.M. C.A
Paul Kindler
Larry Griswold
Ira T. Carruthers
Y Boys
Jim Allen
George Lynxweiler
Edward Feddner
Dale Crozier
Ronald Skelly
Don Reece
Allen Fisher
Billy Trumpold
Ray Bader
Jr. Dorman
Henry Gundling
Bill Whipple
Gundling
Charles Racer
the Rev. Co. V
Sun Bowl thriller as Southwestern tops New Mexico
MacGruder stars with a touchdown and standout play earning the day’s MVP trophy. Southwestern pierces New Mexico’s defense with a late drive while New Mexico’s lines stifle Pirate ground maneuvers. Bridler’s punt from his own goal line stands out as Lobos punting improve the game. New Mexico’s defeat keeps alive the jinx facing the host team since 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGruder
Southwestern
New
New Mexico
Pirates
Bridler
Lobo
Lobos
Ange
USC Trojans Win Rose Bowl Upset Over Huskies
USC outgained Washington 141 rushing yards to 132 and 112 passing to 51, scoring on Bell’s left handed throw and a late safety. Hardy set an eight of 15 for 97 yards three touchdowns, while Akins and Gordon Gray connected on a late TD drive. Washington faltered after a strong opening quarter as USC dominance in the air and on the ground sealed the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Austin
Washington
Akins
Trojans
Bell
Gordon Gray
Jamison
Huskies
Robinson
Wally Kramer
USC
Hardy
Cravath
Em Ste . Coleman Field
M. Hicks
California
Fudee
Gioree
Seahawks Host Ottumwa Navy in Cage Game Today
Iowa City AP report says the Iowa Seahawks aim for a seventh straight win against Ottumwa Navy at home Sunday afternoon. The Navy Preflight team, coming off a 47-18 win over Denver, is favored to beat Ottumwa again. Coach Lt O M Nordley will start Murphy Fletcher Alec Burk and Bidewell. The contest starts at 3 p.m.
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Iowa City
Iowa Seahawks
Ottumwa Naval Air Station
Seahawks
Skyers
Ottumwa
Denver University
Navy
O. M. Nordley
Seahawk
Paul Murphy
Bob Fletcher
Alec Center
Dick Burk
Bidewell
Vulcan Bowl Clash Ends With Tuskegee Triumph
In Birmingham Alabama the Tuskegee Institute Tigers edged the Clark College Panthers 12 to 7 in the Vulcan Bowl, with key breaks influencing the scoring in a tight third annual game.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tuskegee Institute Tigers
Clark ‘College Panthers
Springville and Mt Vernon Win New Year Basket Encounters
In eastern Iowa on New Year’s Eve Springville edged Manchester 24 22 at home while Mt Vernon routed Lisbon 54 29. Hemenway led Mt Vernon with 22 points, Cave scored 10 for Lisbon, and Robertson topped Springville with the other battle’s high for Springville. The Springville reserves won 7 3 in the curtain-raiser as Anamosa set up a thriller visit.
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Iowa
Springville
Manchester
Mt. Vernon
Lisbon
Hemenway
Cave
Anamosa
Orioles
Robertson
Davis
West Tops East In Muddy All Star Grid Clash
In a muddy showdown the West defeated the East as Kerr Hauser orchestrated a 70 yard scoring march after a kickoff. Despite the East amassing 15 first downs and 309 rushing yards led by Sensanbaugher and Hoernschemeyer the West defense held with Norberg and Pihos among standouts.
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George Hauser
Minnesota
Ohio State
Dean Sensanbaugher
Wayne Williams
John Tavener
Indiana
Wedemeyer
Norberg
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Pete Pihos
Tavener
Wedemeyer- Renfro Battery
Sensenbaugher
Jimmy Nelson
Air Force
Boris Dimancheff
Purdue
Kerr
Art McCaffray
College of Pacific
Nelson
Bill Fischer
Sensanbaugher
Hoernschemeyer
Williams
Joe Kane
Pennsylvania
Iba Defense Dominates Aggies In Basketball
AP profile of Hank Iba and his Texas A&M defensive system. It praises Iba’s “percentage basketball” and zone or man to fit, highlighting ball control, relentless pursuit of rebounds, and Bob Kurland as a standout seven footer. The piece notes Aggies’ strong home record and disciplined, low-shot, two-point attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Allman
York
Jack Dempsey
Aggie
Iba
Iira
Aggies
Will
Stillwater
Okla
Bob Kurland
Kurland
Armed Services
Tech and Tulsa Battle to Narrow Sugar Bowl Loss
Georgia Tech outgained Tulsa 455 to 298 and earned 25 first downs but squandered a late conversion attempt by LeForce. Ford’s 76 yard run and a big 26 yard strike from Broyles to Tinsley powered Tulsa’s 12 point lead before Tech rallied in the second half.
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Tech
Tulsa
LeForce
Georgia
Shedlosky
Ford
Broyles
Tinsley
Prokop
Joy
Barney White
Possi Tech
Chambers
Cen
Georgia Tech
Kipke Named Navy Air Training Commander
Lieut. Comdr. Harry Kipke former Michigan football star is named officer in charge of the naval air training command in Chicago. The appointment places Kipke at the helm of the program directing aviation instruction and training for the Navy in the midwest.
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Chicago
INS
Harry Kipke
University of Michigan
Naval Air Training Com
Notre Dame
Michigan
Georgia Tech
Dartmouth
Texas
Southern California
Army
Great Lakes
Iowa Seahawks
National Professional League
Mammoth
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
Arab Bowl Brings Army Navy Clash and Doubleheader
Army nips Navy 10 to 7 in the Arab Bowl showdown before 15 000 troops in Oran. Casablanca’s Rab Chasers beat Oran Termites 7-6 in the twin bill. Promoter Henry Bonura adds camel burro races and an Arab free for all as spectators watch from stadium and rooftops amid a touch football program broadcast to nearby hospitals.
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James Harrigan
Stars and Stripes
ORAN
Army
Navy
G.i.’S
Casablanca
Ordnance “Rab Chasers
G.I
LSU Tops A&M In Orange Bowl Showdown
Van Buren sparked LSU with a 83 yard TD run and another long breakaway as LSU defeated Texas A&M to cap a defensive struggle. Hallmark and Settegast provided late scores for the Tigers while Flanagan was sidelined by a leg muscle issue for A&M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Aggie
Hallmark
LSU
Aggies
Bob Butchofsky
Marion Settegast
Settegast
Marion Flanagan
Texas
Flanagan
Sports Outlook Sees 1944 Big for Major Sports
CASWELL ADAMS notes 1943 sports thrived despite war with baseball, racing and football drawing crowds. Horse racing taxes exceeded 39 million, while Count Fleet and Whirlaway headlines, Yankees won pennant and World Series, boxing strong in lower weights, Notre Dame, Michigan and Navy teams excelled, and 1944 looks set for continued big spectator interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Pearl Harbor
Background of Bowls Based on Financial Angle
New York writes about the bowl game system and its financial appeal. The Rose Bowl remains premier but venues like Sugar Bowl in New Orleans have risen. Athletic directors, sportswriters, and broadcasters all benefit from the post season games and associated gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Chambers of Commerce
Los Angeles
City of Angels
Rose Bowl
Pasadena
Fordham
New Orleans
Dallas
Miami
Pro Grid Heads All Set to Roll in 1944 Season
AP reports NL commissioner Elmer Layden gave the go ahead for 1944 amid an anti pessimism stance. League meet in Chicago to decide club participation with Cleveland Rams Pittsburgh Steelers and Boston Yanks among expected attendees. Boston faces talent shortages delaying entry unless enough players are available for the grueling schedule.
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Chicago
Elmer Layden
National Football League
Layden
Cleveland Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Boston Yanks
Cleveland
Ram
Philadelphia Eagles
Kate Smith
Ted Collins
Boston
Bosto
Cotton Bowl defense slows Xavier in late rally
In a midgame surge, Texas tied Xavier University of Ohio after a fumble recovery by Phil Bolin and a 35 yard pass from Ralph Ellsworth to George McCall. Calahan added the extra point after Calahan and Dobbs engineered scoring drives as Texas and Randolph battled for the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xavier University of Ohio
Randolph
Phil Bolin
Dobbs
Longhorns
J. R. Calahan
Ralph Ellsworth
George McCall
McCall
Dan Wright
Calahan
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Joe Parker
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Charles Phillips
Jim Kishi
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