Champion Joe Louis Retires From Boxing For War Service
Bomber Joe Louis, widely regarded as the most destructive heavyweight, announces retirement to fight for Uncle Sam as war duties and advancing age end his ring career. He cites being too old to defend the title and notes his army enlistment coinciding with canceled Louis Conn bout.
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Roxborough
Joe Louis defenses set heavyweight mark in 21 defenses
NEW YORK (UP) Sergt. Joe Louis extended the world heavyweight title defense record by successfully defending 21 times since winning the crown from Jimmy Braddock on June 22, 1937. The list includes title defenses against Tommy Farr, Nathan Mann, Harry Thomas, Max Schmeling, John Henry Lewis, Jack Roper, Tony Galento, Bob Pastor, Arturo Godoy, Johnny Paycheck, Al McCoy, Red Burman, Gus Dorazio, Abe Simon, Tony Musto, Buddy Baer, Billy Conn, Lou Nova, Buddy Baer, and Abe Simon with KO or decision outcomes at Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and other venues between 1937 and 1942.
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Sergt
Joe Louis
Jimmy Braddock
Chicago
Tommy Farr
Yankee Stadium
Nathan Mann
Madison Square Garden
Harry Thomas
I.O
Max Schmeling
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Sq. Garden
Jack Roper
Los Angeles
Tony Galento
Bob Pastor
Detroit
Arturo Godoy
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al McCoy
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Billy Conn
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Lou Nova
Buddy Baer
Abe Simon
St. Marys Beats Nevada Team 20-6 In Phelan Debut
In Oakland California St. Marys under new coach Jimmy Phelan former Washington mentor beat Nevada 20-6 before 6500 fans marking its first win of the season.
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St Ambrose Beats St Norbert 25 0 In Municipal Stadium
Davenport AP reports undefeated St Ambrose Bees defeated St Norbert College 25 to 0 in the first game at the enlarged Municipal stadium before about 5,100 fans. Kinsella scored twice to lead the Bees offense and also intercepted a pass in the second period for a key play.
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Municipal Stadium
St. Norbert College
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Moon Mullins to Speak at Y Dinner in Iowa City
Lieut. Larry Moon Mullins, former Notre Dame All American, will speak at the Y.M.C.A. annual new member dinner at the Iowa City base. Ensign Babe Levoir was originally set for the talk. Russ Landis will act as toastmaster. The program includes introductions of sports instructors for the Keep Fit Crusade and a tour of the Y with demonstrations in handball and gym activities.
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Larry “Moon” Mullins
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Y.M.C.A
Babe Levoir
Minnesota
Loyola Lions rout USF in 7 2 victory at Kezar Stadium
Loyola University Lions defeated the University of San Francisco Dons 7 to 2 before 12000 fans at Kezar Stadium. Vince Pacewic threw a 10 yard pass to Carl Weeters for the go ahead score with five minutes left, and John McCaffery added the extra point.
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Loyola University Lions
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Carl Weeters
John McCaffery
Games This Week Preflight Matches Listed
Friday fixtures include Jo Grinnell versus Town pre flight B at New onne Fersens versus Simpson at Ottumwa Midlandst Central Western Union at Yankton Sumae at St Ambrose Saturday Tillmeis at Town Drake at Iswa State Tows side Ras light at Notre Dame rnell BAC hers at Western MI Morningside at South Dasaileblaen one Regleran Berea Viet
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Drake
Iswa State
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Bac Hers
Morningside
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Pro Teams Take To Air to Score Bears Unbeaten
The NFL saw 17 of 28 touchdowns come from passes as aerial play dominated Sunday. The Chicago Bears remained undefeated with a 41 to 14 win over the Cardinals, extending their streak to eight straight victories and 16 in a row overall.
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National Football League
Promised Land
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Cardinals
George Halas
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh
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Washington Redskins
Cleveland Rams
Sammy Baugh
Dick Todd
Wilbur Moore
Bob McChesney
New York
Tuffy Leemans
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Cecil Isbell
Don Huston
Tony Canadeo
Packers
Harris Wins Archery Club Championship at Waltonian
Mal Harris took the men's double American title with 587 617 1204 at Ellis Park Burt Watkins second with 603 585 1188 and defending champ Walt Linder third 577 594 1171. Leona Linder repeated as women's double Columbia champion with 560 568 1128. Don Seeger led juniors with 518 505 1023. Field of 33. three six gold targets fired. progress medals to Lillian Brush and Gordon Baker.
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Ellis Park
Burt Watkins
Walt Linder
Shellsburg
Leona Linder
Mable Seeger
Frieda Graham
Don Seeger
Columbia
Dick Seeger
Lillian Brush
Gordon Baker
Burt Mauelns
W. H. Linder
Russ Graham
Lou Meyer
Cuff Thomforde
Cordo Baker
Bruce Lane
Harold
Phil Groves
Robert Lindsey
Mabel Seerer
Evelyn Anombide
Marie Fishers
Doris Watkian
Ere Robi
Mary Ellen Kraus
Agnes Lindsry
Emily Meyer
Dick Seeser
St. Joseph Defeats Loras 19-0 in Sunday showdown
In Rensselaer Indiana St. Josephs College blanked Loras College of Dubuque 19 to 0 on Sunday. The Duhawks failed to threaten throughout the contest.
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Loras
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Loras College of
Iowa Faces Big Ten Tests After Illini Upset
The piece previews Iowa's Big Ten opener against Illinois at Iowa City and the upcoming Purdue game at Iowa Stadium. It notes Illinois upset Minnesota, the Gophers’ rugged defeat ending a long streak, and describes Iowa’s injury list and the depth at guard tackle and backfield. Camp Grant coach and soldier Anders on football under tight schedules are also recounted.
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Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Gophers
Ilinois
Ray Eliot
Big Six suffers nationwide upsets in weekend games
In Omaha, the Big Six conference posted a dismal Saturday with every member losing to out of conference foes. Key clashes loom as Kansas faces Oklahoma and Kansas State meets Missouri while Nebraska challenges Minnesota and Iowa State plays Drake.
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Nebraska
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Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
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Iowa State
Duquesne
Kansas State
Minnesota
Drake
Cyclones
Three-way tie for national scoring lead in college football
NEW YORK AP three players share the season scoring lead with 42 points each. Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia Lee Tevis of Washington University at St. Louis and Ralph La Pointe of Vermont are tied atop the list, with La Pointe's 42 coming in three games to the others four. Andy Victor of The Citadel and Bob Steuber of Missouri sit three points back at 39.
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Frankie Sinkwich
Georgia
Lee Tevis
Washington University
St. Louis
Ralph la Pointe
Vermont
la Pointe
Andy Victor
Citadel
Bob Steuber
Missouri
Cornell Leads in Midwest Football Race With 2 Wins
Cornell moved into undisputed first place in the Midwest conference with a 7-0 victory over Beloit. Knox upset Grinnell 13-7, while Ripon beat Coe 20-0 to reach a .500 conference record. Monmouth at Lawrence is a featured clash as both teams remain undefeated in league play.
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Grinnell
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Coe
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Iowa
Newton
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Creighton Beats Fort Riley 34-7 as Freshmen Spark Offense
In Omaha Creighton Bluejays defeat Fort Riley Centaurs 34 to 7. Freshman backs Johnny Tedore of Waterloo and Al Dimarco of Mason City provided the surge, helping the team set the tone after adjustments by coach Skip Palrang.
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Skip Palrang
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Fort Riley Centaurs
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Jays
Johnny Tedore
Waterloo
al Dimarco
Mason City
Illinois Tops Big Ten Race After Minnesota Win
Illinois leads the Western Conference after beating Minnesota 20 to 13, sharing the top spot with Purdue and Ohio State. The Illini face Iowa next, with several key upsets reshaping the Big Ten race as Notre Dame eyes a clash with Iowa State.
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Gophers
Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Play After Uneven Prep
Iowa lines up its Big Ten debut at home on Saturday after a 33-16 win over Camp Grant and four non conference foes. Coach Eddie Anderson faulted mistakes by reserves, warning of a rough conference schedule ahead with Illinois and Minnesota. Farmer and Curran pace Iowa in a strong backfield while Illinois relies on Good and Griffith.
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Waukon Coach Ivan Blackmer Faces Underdog Challenge
Condolences pour in for Ivan Blackmer, Waukon coach, as his team travels to Postville for a Friday night game with Kenny Blackman's squad. Despite midseason turmoil and injuries, Waukon develops young players like Willis Brandt and Jim Normann while edging toward six man adaptations discussed by local educators.
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Waukon
Postville
Kenny Blackman
Blackmer
Jim Kopke
Don Stucki
Willis Brandt
Jim Normann
Normann
Shipbuilders Undefeat Spokane in Northwest War Industries Football
Seattle Shipbuilders beat Spokane Manlows 33 to 0 at Seattle to take the lead in the Northwest War Industries professional football league. The shutout showcased a strong offense and stout defense as the hosts asserted control early and never relinquished it.
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Seattle Shipbuilders
Northwest War Industries
Spokane
Lowes
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