Army Navy gridiron showdown looms in Baltimore
Baltimore hosts the 43rd Army Navy game as Army arrives for a final tuneup at Municipal Stadium while Navy lands for a pivotal clash. War bond buyers, cabinet members, and veterans fill a 70,000 crowd, scalpers crowd streets, and a rugged punt and pass battle between Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard versus Bob Jenkins and Hal Hamberg lines up as the key clash.
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Municipal Stadium
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Fuesta
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Earl
Red) Blaik
Gilman ‘Country School
Ed Garbisch
Annapolis
Glenn Davis
Davis
Felix
Doc
Blanchard
Bob Jenkins
Hal Hamberg
Navy and Army face off in Baltimore showdown
Navy and Army are picked for the annual clash in Baltimore stadium. Navy’s experienced line vs Army’s versatile backs sets the stage for a balanced matchup and potential scare.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Navy
Army
Baltimore Stadium
Caldwell Named Princeton Football and Baseball Coach
Charles W. Caldwell, longtime Princeton athletic figure and former star player, is appointed head football and baseball coach at Princeton University, succeeding prior staff. Caldwell has coached Williams College teams since 1928 and assumes duties at Princeton this season.
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Charles W. Caldwell
Princeton
Wiliams College
Middies poised for six of eight as Navy edges foes
Army struggles in recent outings as Navy fans point to 229 to 65 scoring advantage and a six of eight mark. Don Whitmire looms as a key factor while Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas Christian, Tulane and Virginia-North Carolina matchups shape the gridiron slate with several decisive clashes ahead.
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Middies
Don Whitmire
Bob
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
South Bend
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Sooners
Texas
Christian
Southern Methodist
TCU
Tulane
Lousiana State
Virginia
North Carolina
John
Duda
Kim 'Fahey
Rice
Southwestern
Owls
Bainbridge
Maxwell Field
Fort Pierce
Horvath Wins Heisman Trophy in 1944 Decisive Ballot
New York reports Horvath, Ohio State quarterback and dental student, tops the Heisman ballot with 72 points this season, guiding Ohio State to its first unbeaten campaign in over two decades. Army’s Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard follow, with other top finishers including Dan Whitmire Navy and Buddy Young Illinois.
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Ohio State
Buckeye Dental
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Playinis
Ohloans
Michigan
Glenn Davis
Army
Horvath Admmirers Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Kalso
Tulsa and Miami to clash in Orange Bowl preview
Tulsa football faces the University of Miami in a warmup at the same stadium where Oklahoma and Georgia Tech will play on New Year's Day. Tulsa, favored to win, may unleash a high scoring show to boost spectator interest while Tech scouts watch from the stands.
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Miamiane
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Oklahoma
Georgia Tech
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Texas Defeats Aggies 6-0 in Thanksgiving Football
In Austin on Thanksgiving day Texas Longhorns edged Texas A. and M. 6 to 0. Bobby Layne broke a nine yard run around right end early in the first quarter for the only score. It was a rare meeting of the two teams.
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Austin
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Texas A. & MM
Bobby Layne
WVU Adds Two More Games To Schedule
West Virginia University athletic director Roy M. Hawley announced two more basketball games, bringing the Mountaineers’ total to 21. The added contests include Geneva College of Pennsylvania, Bethany College, and a home game here in Morgantown.
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Indians blank Richmond in 40-0 college clash
Before 5 000 fans in Richmond Virginia yesterday William and Mary exploded offensively. Halfbacks Stanley Magdziak and Jack Bruce each scored two touchdowns behind a stout line as the Tribe routed the University of Richmond 40 to 0.
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Fair Enough Analysis of Union Power And Roosevelt Ties
A fragment contends that a private union faction led by Padway acts beyond constitutional bounds with support from Roosevelt and lawmakers. It claims the group operates as a de facto superior government, pressuring employers via legal challenge and undermining state and federal constitutions.
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Howe
Hoosevelt
Congress
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Itzette
Ban on Post-Season Service Team Tilts May Be Withdrawn
War Department signals favorable outlook for Army football post season play with potential permission announcement. Navy argues regulations prohibit further games, possibly blocking Randolph Field and Bainbridge from service forces championship. permission could allow post season and bowl games for several Army teams.
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Randolph Field
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2D Air Force
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North Carolina
Dunbar Cagers Open Dec 99 Season Under Miller
Dunbar Bulldogs, Kanawha Valley champions in 1943, begin second season under Coach George Miller on December 29. Lindy Jiiden, all conference center, leads the attack after a 277 point season, surpassing Haven May 271 set in 1942. Dunbar schedules 19 games, 10 at home, with Beckley likely a non league foe and several conference tests including Stonewall Jackson and St Albans. Campus expect a busy slate with early non league games and league clashes.
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Hoops
Haven May
St. Albans
Beckley
Pendingdon
Clendenin
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Mkview
Hoare
Chariella
DuPont
Smarch
Stonewall Jackson
Albans
Hand Injury Retires Lou Nova Until 1945
New York December 1 M Low Nova a leading aspirant for Joe Louis crown left for his California ranch to mend an injured left hand swollen from a knockout three weeks ago. The 20 year old California fighter under manager Jimmy Johnston plans no fights until 1945 and will focus on training road work as he awaits full recovery.
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New York
Low Nova
Joe Louis
California
Nova
Louis Intal
Yar
Johnston
Illinois Racing Board Releases 1945 Schedule
Illinois racing board chair Major Edward Williams announces the 1945 season dates aligning with 1944 patterns. Sportsman's Park runs April 28 to May 12 for 15 days, Lincoln Fields May 14 to June 6 for 24 days, Arlington Park June 18 to July 28 for 41 days, Washington Park July 30 to September 3 for 37 days, Hawthorne September 4 to October 11 for 38 days, and Sportsman's Park October 13 to November 3 for 21 days.
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Illinois
Edwared Williams
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Wee Washington Park
Hawthorne
Santa Anita Nominations Close for Big Handicap Run
Santa Anita in Arcadia closes nominations for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap to be run March 3 after a three year layoff. The meet opens December 30. Entries for the $50,000 Santa Anita Derby slated for February 22 are to be announced today. Grantland Rice to receive 1944 NY Touchdown Club award for football contributions. Bruins rally to defeat the Hawks 7 to 2 in Chicago. playoff hopes slim.
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Rice
New York
Grantland Rice
New York Touchdown Club
Herb McCracken
Hice
Snead and Nelson Take Early San Francisco Open Lead
Sam Snead of Hot Springs Virginia and Kyron Nelson of Toledo Ohio co lead the San Francisco Open after an opening round par 72. A six way tie for lead formed as contenders battled through steady rain at Harding Park with Snead bogeying the last two holes.
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Toledo
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Harry Cooper
Honolulu
Oahu Country Club
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Vancouver
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Art Bell
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Elworthy
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Charles Congdon
Tacoma
Wash
George Schoux
San Francisco
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
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San Jose
Cal
Former WVU athlete missing in action in Germany
Lt. Roger B. Hicks, 25, former WVU guard on the 1942 championship team and a standout at Moundsville High, has been missing in action in Germany since November 10. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter B Hicks of Moundsville. Hicks helped WVU win the Metropolitan Invitational at Madison Square Garden and has three brothers serving in the Army.
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Roger B
Shorty
Hicks
West Virginia University
Germany
War Department
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Hugh Hicks
Lemoyne, Hicks
Martinsburg High School Alumni Drive for Athletic Field Modernization
Martinsburg high school alumni organized the Martinsburg High School Stadium Assoc to raise about 7500 dollars for modernization and expansion of the athletic field. Plans call for a lighting system for night games and related improvements to the facility.
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Martinsburg High ‘School
Martinsburg High School
Franco Ponders Bill of Rights and National Council
Madrid reports the Franco regime created a national state council as advisory body and tested two draft laws promising a bill of rights. The council, to meet on Franco’s call, includes permanent and non permanent members and key officials. It may interpret treaties and contracts and advise on major reforms while a separate bill of rights remains under discussion in the Cortes Justice Department.
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East Bank Squad Feted After Banquet
East Bank high school home economics classes under Danny Pike hosted a banquet honoring the East Bank football players and coaches tonight at the school.
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Danny Pike
Texas oilman warns democracy faces fascism danger
Nichoson, Texas Co executive, warns Americans must fight to defend democracy as fascism rises. He cites widespread hardship in poorer areas and calls for united action to meet the threat, urging vigilance against complacency in wartime.
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The Kellogg and Hull Split and Latin America Rift
Contested notes from Kellogg and Hull strain U.S. image as Coolidge reshapes policy. Kellogg sends Stimpson to Nicaragua and Borro to Mexico while Latin America bears sympathy for the two nations, complicating Pan American ties. Missing in action notice for Pfc. Hildie Hudson Sheets from Hunt ersville, son of H A Sheets, reported France since Sept. 12, with wife residing with her parents.
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Thatcher
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