Ivy League Moves To Curb Grid Evils
Eight leading colleges in the East form an agreement to de emphasize football. They call for restoring the freshman rule banning athletic scholarships post season bowls and long schedules while limiting travel and upcoming practices. The plan aims to align intercollegiate sports with educational goals and takes effect after the current season.
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Columbia
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1946 Iowa state high school basketball plans outlined
Lyle Quinn announces a multi round structure for the 1946 state tourney with sectional district sub state and finals stages. The event will crown eight finalists across four sub states after 64 sectional pools and 32 districts, starting Feb 26 and continuing into March in Des Moines Waterloo or Iowa City.
Illinois A D Mills Calls Immediate Freshman Ban Restore
Athletic Director Doug Mills urged the Western Conference to reinstate the prewar rule barring freshmen from varsity competition. He argued the ban tests scholastic merit and proves a student's worth before he can play at the varsity level.
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Chicago
Doug Mills
Ilinois
Mills
Iowa to open 1935-46 hoops season with 18 game slate
University of Iowa will begin selling reserve seat tickets for the 1935-46 basketball home games on November 26. The defending Big Ten champions start with an 18 game schedule, including twelve home games, and will host the season opener December 1.
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Iowa City
Charles S. Galiher
University of Iowa Athletic Department
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State high school swim meet set for Feb 23 at Iowa Uni Fieldhouse
The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced on Tuesday that the state swimming meet will be held February 23 in the University of Iowa fieldhouse. The event comes as the meet schedule is confirmed by the association's board of control.
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Art Johnson Tops Iowa Ball Packers
IOWA CITY AP Art Johnson led the Hawkeyes rushing with a 4.6 yard average as he gained 236 yards in 52 attempts and scored three touchdowns two against Minnesota. Fullback Johnson tops Nelson Smith 4.1 yds per carry while Jerry Niles has 53 completions for 766 yards and 6 TDs. Iowa ends the season Saturday at Lincoln against Nebraska.
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Jerry Niles
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Nebraska
Ray Langham Slams 300 in Practice at Lincoln Alleys
Ray Langham bowled a perfect 300 during a Monday practice at Lincoln Alleys run by Langham. He strung 12 strikes in a row with his hook in top form. Harry Brim finished with a 200 score, matching the event's notable scoring.
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Teachers Resume Cage Sport with 14 Games
Iowa State Teachers college reopens intercollegiate basketball for 1945 46 after a long hiatus. A 14 game schedule is set with dates and opponents including Grinnell Drake Northern Illinois State Teachers South Dakota State Simpson South Dakota State Augustana Loras Hamline and more to be added.
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Iowa State Teachers College
L. L. Mendenhall
Grinnell
Drake
Northern Illinois State Teachers
South Dakota State
Simpson
Augustana
South Dakota
Loras
Hamline
Silvestri Discharged From Army With Yankees
New York Yankees release catcher Ken Silvestri, understudy to Bill Dickey, as the 1941 champions reduce wartime roster. He becomes the ninth Yankee discharged from military service.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Ken Silvestri
Bill Dickey
Army Leads AP Poll. Indiana Fourth In Rankings
Army tops the AP college football poll with 898 points and 81 first place votes, Navy second, Alabama third, and Indiana fourth after a 61-0 win over Penn. Notre Dame rises to fifth, Michigan climbs to eighth, while St. Mary’s drops from fifth to ninth after a UCLA upset.
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Associated Press
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Navy
Avy
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Quakers
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Indiana
Bama Crimson Tide
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Oklahoma Aggies
Ohio State
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Crusaders
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Virginia
Tennessee
Duke
Missouri
Tulsa
Louisiana State
Mississippi State
Columbia
Georgia
Rice
Southern California
Washington
Ferriss Wins NBC Plaque For 1945 Baseball Achievement
Pitcher David Boo Ferriss of the Boston Red Sox was chosen for the National Baseball Congress annual plaque honoring achievement in 1945. Ferriss began in the congress program and posted eight straight victories at the start of 1945, finishing 21 wins 10 losses after a strong season.
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National Baseball Congress
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Minter City
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Sig Jakucki
St. Louis Browns
Kirn Named Navy Football Coach Succeeding Hagberg
The Army and Navy Register reports Cmdr. Louis J. Kirn chosen to head Navy football, succeeding Cmdr. Oscar Hagberg. Kirn has wartime football ties, while Hagberg took over after a long submarine service era.
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INS
Army and Navy Register
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Louis J. Kirn
Oscar Hagberg
Navy
Kirn
Hagberg
Annapolis
Pacific Submarine Service
Kinnick Stadium plans echo reshaped football mindset
The piece notes confusion over Iowa stadium rededication to Nile Kinnick, a student statement, and an AP correction. It highlights Iowa’s late victory over Minnesota in 1939 and contrasts Purdue’s 27 13 loss to Michigan, with Crisler using platoons to rest linemen and boost defense.
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Trojanowski Nears Nation’s Scoring Title After 132 Points
Walter Trojanowski of Connecticut virtually clinched the national scoring crown with 132 points through eight games this season. The 23 year old former Bridgeport standout capped the year with a four touchdown burst against Boston University, leaving Army’s Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard within reach but needing 36 more points to overtake.
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McLeran Out for Drake Wichita Clash
Drake university will be without Jim McLeran in the Wichita game as Joe McNeill steps in after McLeran was injured against Iowa State. Drake departs Des Moines Wednesday en route to Wichita for the important clash.
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Jim McLeran
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Joe McNeill
Drake
INS All Midwest picks highlight Northwestern and Indiana stars
The INS All Midwest football team spotlights Max Morris of Northwestern and backs Pete Pihos of Indiana Frank Dancewicz of Notre Dame and George Taliaferro of Indiana as top players. Notre Dame and Indiana dominate with three selections each as guards Warren Amling of Ohio State and John Mastrangelo of Notre Dame anchor the line.
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Dick Howard
Gene Phelps
Seatback Twins
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George Gear
Kansas Jayhawkers
Dick Conners
Lennie Brown
Purdue Star Duo Highlight Isbell's Big Six Contenders
Coach Cecil Isbell names Purdue stalwart Bill Canfield and sensational freshman Bob De Moss as key figures in the teams bid for the Big Six title. Canfield brings dependable veteran leadership while De Moss excites with standout passing skills.
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Bill Canfield
Purdue
Bob DeMoss
Cecil Isbell
Byrd Wins Azalea Open Golf Title In Playoff
Sam Byrd of Detroit fired a 69 to win the Azalea Open in a playoff over Dutch Harrison. Byrd earned $2000 in Victory bonds, while Harrison settled for $1333 in bonds after a 70.
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Detroit
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Little Rock
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Harrison
Buttermaker's Assistant Wanted in NE Iowa Creamery
Job opening at a Northeast Iowa creamery seeks a buttermaker with churn grading and testing experience. Compensation is $200 per month plus bonus to a top candidate. Inquiries confidential.
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