Rich Horse Races Planned for Chicago's Two Ovals
Arlington and Washington Parks proceed with a bold lineup pegged to total purses of about 1.5 million dollars. Ben Lindheimer outlines aims to host nine of the 13 richest stakes, including American Derby and Arlington Lassie, positioning Chicago as a year round turf hub with regular capital-prize events.
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Hawkeyes Aide Rallyed Tie With Iowa U Army Men
Iowa City AP report shows the Hawkeyes and Army pre meteorologists battling to a 33 all tie in the season opener. Bernie Walters and Ross Miller led with two wins each, Iowa taking the 160 yard free relay and several seconds and thirds to keep the meet close before the Big Ten schedule resumes.
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Seahawk Matmen Defeat Wildcats
Iowa Preflight wrestling improved to seven consecutive wins by routing Northwestern 24 to 6 in Iowa City. Sea hawks won six bouts, including three by fall, led by Steve Crandall who pinned Northwestern’s Bob Jennings in 1 34 of the first period.
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Ohio State Rises to Take 13 Point Victory
Ohio State pulled away in the second half led by Risen Dugger and Grate to win by 13 points. The win tied the Buckeyes at five wins this season with one loss. The first half saw three lead changes as the trio fueled the surge in the final 15 minutes.
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One Man Gang Cockrell Shines in Liberty Center Win
In Cheyenne, Oklahoma AP report, Liberty Center edges Durham 40-38 as 14-year-old freshman Cockrell scores a late free throw and withstands a fouling barrage. With four teammates fouled out and Durham down to a five-man squad, Cockrell’s late baskets and on-court bounce plays stifle the opposition.
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Bergman Resigns As Redskins Coach After One Season
Arthur Dutch Bergman announced Saturday night his resignation as coach of the Washington Redskins, eastern NPFL champions, effective March 1. He cited press of other business and said owner George Marshall accepted the move. Bergman, a former Notre Dame player, previously coached at Catholic University, Dayton, and New Mexico and was an assistant at Minnesota.
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Camp Grant to drop athletics after basketball season
Brig Gen James E Baylis SECOMERS said Camp Grant will end varsity sports after the current basketball season due to Allied offensive tempo and time demands on servicemen. The Camp Grant team, 2 losses this year, will play Notre Dame in Chicago March 3 for its final game.
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Not General Order Cancels Camp Grant Varsity Contests
A Chicago informant report states Maj. Gen. James E. Baylis did not issue a general order canceling varsity athletic contests at Camp Grant. Maj. Gen. Henry Aurand’s spokesman clarified Saturday that the item was not an official general order.
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Hawks Rout Hoosiers to Stay Unbeaten in Conference
Iowa built a 32-19 lead and led 41-26 as Ives paced the scoring with Danner adding 10. Retherford led Indiana with eight as Iowa toppled the Hoosiers, keeping the Hawks unbeaten in the conference ahead of Feb 5 Chicago game and a two-game set with Ohio State.
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Black Hawks edge Leafs 4 3 in Toronto clash
Chicago built a two goal lead in the first period and held on for a 4 3 victory over Toronto before 11 565 fans. Mosienko and March sparked the opener by solving the Leaf defense at the net.
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Madison boxer in naval aviator training and friends abroad
That Man or Woman in Service notes Dale Madeson winner of last year’s 112-pound Golden Gloves title completing naval aviator training awaits commission as a second lieutenant. It recalls Cleo, another Madison boxer, serving on a destroyer in the Southwest Pacific, and references local sports figures and service life insights from Great Lakes, Marquette, and Camp Grant, plus letters from soldiers in the field.
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Joe Louis admits marriage strain amid tour plans
New York WP report says world heavyweight champion Joe Louis acknowl edges separation from his wife Theresa after six months. He states they are still friends and may divorce, while endorsing her upcoming singing tour starting February 1 at Philadelphia Town Hall with their infant daughter Jacqueline joining briefly.
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Loras Blanks Luther 60 to 19 While Using Civilian Players
Loras college basketball stayed undefeated in Iowa conference play by crushing Luther 60 to 19 Saturday night. Duhawk center Dick Lynch led scoring with 17 points as Luther suffered a third loop loss after last year’s championship.
Wartburg Beats Upper Iowa 61 to 40 in Conference Game
Wartburg Knights overwhelmed Upper Iowa 61 to 40 Saturday night to extend their Iowa conference win streak to four. Forward Kleen led with 21 points, Keller added 15, and guard Koch contributed 12 as Wartburg pulled away after a tight early stretch.
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Northwestern Seahawks Fall Behind in Halftime Fight
Northwestern trailed 24 18 at halftime as Wilcoxen Mur ph y and Shirley carried the scoring with nine field goals. Felt led the Seahawks in the first period with four baskets, while Schumacher and Graham had three each in a tight defensive battle. Wilcoxen added five baskets and a late free throw as Northwestern posted its eighth win in 10 starts amid persistent pressure from the opposing defense.
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Valdina Zenith Wins at New Orleans Handicap
Valdina Zenith captured his second Gulf Coast handicap victory in New Orleans on Saturday seven hours after William Helis bought the three year old from Valdina farm. He led the field to finish six lengths ahead of Rover from Cold Stream stable with Gay Bit of Bobenet stable third. Time for the mile and 70 yards was 1:44 while payoffs were 10.00 4.00 and 2.60.
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Michigan Tankers Submerge Purdue in 63 21 Swim Meet
University of Michigan swimmers swept eight of nine events and took eight firsts to crush Purdue 63 to 21 in Ann Arbor. Claude Bower earned Purdue’s lone win as Michigan dominated with strong sprint and relay performances.
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Boxed boxing bill canceled due to Robinson tours
Philadelphia report states a Feb 7 scheduled bout between Ray Luger Inson and Jose Basora at Convention Hall is canceled because of leg injuries suffered by Robinson during a tour of army camps with champion Joe Louis, as announced by Herman Taylor on Saturday.
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Iowa State Overcomes Kansas in Tight Conference Tilt
Iowa State led from start to finish as Kansas briefly held the edge at 10 9 eight minutes in. H McSpadden led Kansas with seven points, while Iowa State rolled to a third loss in five conference games for the Jayhawks. Final score shows a balanced Kansas attack and Iowa State maintaining pressure throughout, with a 17 17 halftime tie and a close second half.
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Walker Girls Crown Linn County Meet Champions
Walker girls defeated Coggan 31 to 21 at Center Point to win the Linn County girls title. Betty and Henderson led with 13 and 7 points respectively as Coggan trailed. Other league results include Benton County where Newhall shaded Urbana 46 to 34 and Aurora defeated Lamont 28 to 26 for the girls crown at Independence. West Branch repeated over Tipton 32 to 21. Consolation wins saw Stanwood beat Mechanicsville 48 to 24.
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New High Score Goes on Boards In Pin Tourney
Eddie Winchester, 40, of Philadelphia led the Petersen individual bowling classic with 1,573, toppling Charley Boehm of Highland Park, Mich. He posted 188, 246, 193, 211, 157, 209, 177, 192. Arnie Kranz had a 264 high game and 1,468 total. Bob O’Farrell’s group from Waukegan paced by Eli Johnson at 1,549. Johnson’s 149 start improved with 194, 214, 243. Eddie Stanzak scored 1,533 for seventh as totals stayed strong. four squads Saturday, five Sunday, with shakeups expected.
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Here They Go Again! Hoppe and Cochran to headline 600 dollar duel
Willie Hoppe of New York the world three cushion billiards champion and Welker Cochran of San Francisco will return to Chicago Monday to open a 600 dollar exhibition match extending through the week. The veteran champion defeated Cochran in a cross country exhibition spanning Kansas City Chicago Detroit and New York with a 2 150 to 1 941 victory.
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Harmon rails at war production slowness from home
Detroit July weekend war critic Tom Harmon returns home after his first week back and blasts “loafing” in the war effort. He scolds high salaries and production stoppages, warns that delays cost lives, says John L Lewis would be killed near a battle zone, and denounces scenes of relief and celebration as unwar conscious. He recalls seeing workers laying off to attend SS clubs and urges a truly war focused America.
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Great Lakes Sailors rout Illinois State Normal 85 to 47
Great Lakes basketball team topped Illinois State Normal 85 to 47 for their 20th win in 22 starts. Sailors standout Schaefer, ex Indiana star, scored 17 points while Frank Oliveri led the losers with 14.
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Raiders edge Bears in late tilt as Anamosa wins 32 23
McKinley and Deal and Blakey opened with charity tosses to put Cedar Rapids ahead 5-18 at the quarter. My ers, McGreevy and M OBrien scored for the Raiders who led 25 in the first half. Wall's long push shot and OBrien under the basket fueled the fourth period for Anamosa, while Klima, Namara, and Wilkinson added points. Final score Anamosa 32 Cedar Rapids 23. In curtain-raiser McKinley sophs beat Roosevelt sophomores 22-13 led by King Harger and Mastin for Roosevelt
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Seahawk Officers Fall to Omaha U In Narrow Preview
Omaha U defeated the Iowa Seahawk officers 48 to 30 after a tight start. The Iowa team led 8-4 early in the first quarter before Ed Kirby and Jim Karabatsos sparked Omaha, with Karabatsos giving the Cardinals a lead that Omaha held for the rest of the game.
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Swimmers Triumph as Lawrence College Tops Northwestern
In a swimming meet Grest leads Lawrence College to a 38 to 6 victory over Northwestern. Wrestling features Joan Waxey with a strong showing as Northwestern defeats Illinois. Track results show Dame University edging Western Michigan. In the National Hockey League, Detroit beats Boston 6 to 1.
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