Indiana Must Beat Purdue for Title Hoosiers Shoot for 1st Crown
Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan still can win the title as schedule notes two key games. Purdue could clinch by beating Indiana in Bloomington, with Ohio State and Michigan clashing at Ann Arbor. Wisconsin hosts Minnesota while Iowa faces Nebraska in non conference play.
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Illinois
Northwestern
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Nebraska
Lincoln
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Gophers
Hawks
Jerry Iles
Nelson Smith
Niles
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Navy
Committee Urges Equal Opportunity for Negro Baseball Players
New York Mayors committee on racial discrimination in baseball cites prejudice and tradition as causes of Negro exclusion and urges major leagues to adopt a policy of equal opportunity based on merit for all players.
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LaGuardia
Larry MacPhail
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Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Quinn wins Metropolitan AAU cross country title in 33:00.8
Tom Quinn of the New York Athletic Club captured the Metropolitan AAU senior cross-country championship on Sunday with a 33 minutes and 0.8 seconds effort, finishing 200 yards ahead of William McQuire of the 69th Regiment AA. The NYAC also retained the team title.
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New York Athletic Club
William McQuire
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Iowa and Minnesota clash echoes in gridiron fortunes
In this sports column the writer reflects on Iowa's narrow win over Minnesota, the enduring rivalry with the Gophers, and the bigger arc of Big Ten football. Army and Navy are hailed as the era’s top teams with the upcoming clash teased as a tactical showdown.
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Nile Kinnick
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Navy
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rams, Redskins Tighten NL Title Chase on Turkey Day
In a pivotal NFL clash, the 7-1 Rams host the 6-2 Lions while the 8-1 Redskins meet the 5-2 Eagles, as Detroit and Washington chase Western and Eastern divisional crowns. Chicago and New York also feature, with Waterfield directing Cleveland’s 35-21 win and Luckman throwing three TD passes.
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Army Navy clash billed as blue ribbon classic in Philadelphia
New York writer predicts Army will belt Navy in the annual service rivalry at Municipal Stadium. Red Blaik’s Cadets boast a stellar backfield led by Blanchard Davis and Tucker with a commanding line, while Navy faces a tougher test to match the Army attack.
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Oscar Hagberg
El Toro Marines Upset St Marys Preflight 7 to 0
The El Toro Marines defeated St Marys Preflight 7 0 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco with 35 000 in attendance. Paul Governali connected with Ernie Lewis on an eight yard pass for a late 66 yard scoring drive, Lewis sprinting 58 yards for the TD aided by blocking. Dick Jamison added the extra point. Emil Sitko injured early, weakening the Navy eleven.
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Columbia
Marine
Emil Sitko
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Navy
Sets New Record for Outboard Hydroplanes in California
A new world record of 46.899 miles per hour for Class A outboard hydro planes on a circular course was set at Salton Sea, Indio, by Tom DeWitt of Phoenix. The previous record of 45.317 mph had stood since before the war at Worcester, Massachusetts, by Fred Mulkey of Los Angeles.
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Kansas City Woman Leads Bowling Meet in Des Moines
Laura McCurdy of Kansas City Mo led the singles in the Women’s Midwest tournament at Des Moines by blasting a 600 net. In doubles, Riley and Faye Burneson topped the field with a 1,086 total after Sunday’s rolling.
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Iowa to Announce 1945 All-State High School Football Team
The Gazette and 35 Iowa Daily Press Association papers will reveal 1945 all-state selections Friday. Three 13-man squads plus a lead photo layout and sketches will feature the first team, with second and third team images following Friday and Monday. Five holdovers from 1944 include Burridge Gettys Estes McKinstry Dittmer, with new picks based on all around performance.
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Jim McKinstry
East Waterloo
Jack Dittmer
Elkader
Football Scores From The AP Late Saturday And Sunday
AP scores report a slate of games with many errors in team names and locations. Notable results include Arizona 28 San Diego State 0 and Detroit 27 Fort Worth 7, with other military base games and college matches listed among scattered figures.
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Camp Gordon Johnston
Morgan State
Hampton Institute
Eight Midwest Cities Plan Cornbelt Baseball Circuit
Representatives from eight cities met in Moline Illinois to form the Class C Cornbelt league aiming to start in 1946 with six teams. Clinton Hannibal Mo Keokuk Moline Rock Island Dubuque Rockford Burlington seek MLB backing and $1500 deposits for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Art Ehlers led the session with Cubs and Browns officials in attendance.
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Five Army players on INS All East first team
New York INS lists seven Army cadets among 22 Eastern grid performers. Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis head the first team with Arnold Tucker and DeWitt Coulter. Columbia’s Glen Rassides and Yale’s Paul Walker also earn spots, with Navy and Penn dominating selections.
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International News Service
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Felix
Doc” Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Arnold Tucker
DeWitt Coulter
Hank Foldberg
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J. Dickerson
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Army in Rose Bowl Would Be a Great Mistake Carver
Lawton Carver argues Army should skip the Rose Bowl and consider the Sugar or Orange Bowls. He cites Army’s strength and recent 61 to 0 Penn State win while noting Alabama’s threat and the travel impact on cadets. He advocates a year-end matchup with Alabama as a test of rematch potential.
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Byrd and Harrison in Playoff for Azalea Open Title
Sam Byrd of Detroit and E. J. Harrison of Chicago reach an 18 hole playoff for first money in the $10,000 Azalea Open at Mobile Alabama after both finish 72 holes on Sunday tied with 285. Harrison shot 69 to Byrd’s 72, Byrd missing a final hole putt to concede the lead. Ben Hogan took third with 285. four players tied at 289 and top amateur Frank Stranahan won a $100 war bond with 291.
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