St Albans primed for Kanawha Valley title bid
St Albans high school basketbalI looks set to contend for the Kanawha Valley conference crown as 7 lettermen return led by Buddy Osborne and J. J. Cook. Dick Sidebottom’s squad opens December 21 at home against Hurricane and plays 16 conference games this season with key veterans Eyed for early impact.
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St. Albans High School
St. Albans
Dick Sidebottom
Ela
Sidebottom Haas
Sidebottom
Armed Forces
Dick Ackles
Dng
Navy
Bob Callihan
Buddy Lady Osborne
Quborne
Loudin
Bucko Ft
Monogram
Hurricane
J. J. Cook
Dave McWhorter
Clayton
Evenly Max Goodall
Floyd Pulsen
Milton
Stonewall
Nitro
East Bank
Clendenin
South Charleston
duPont
Dunbar
Fenimore Star Despite Injury Shines for Oklahoma A. and S.
Fenimore, the 19 year old All America candidate from Oklahoma A and S, played largely with a heavy leg guard. He totaled 163 rushing attempts for 5.59 yards and 338 passing yards with five interceptions returned. He scored 65 points and delivered key plays including a 50 yard pass to Cecil Hawkins and a 90 yard kickoff return set. Hawkins, a talented sophomore, is noted as one of the fastest players, clocked at 9.7 seconds for the 100 yard dash.
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Stillwater
Okla
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A. & S
Othat
Woodward
Bey
Aggies
Fenimore
Fez
Associated Press
Beyard
Denver University
Tulsa
Halback
Cecil Hawkins
Sugar Bowl Sellout Seen In New Orleans
New Orleans December 12 President A B Nicholas of the New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association said indications point to a sellout of tickets for the first Sugar Bowl football game by Christmas. The stadium seats 72000 and continues to express strong demand for the event.
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New Orleans
A. B. Nicholas
Duke and Alabama Classic Approval Mentioned
Nicholas states approval of Duke and Alabama for the New Year’s Day classic, signaling a planned matchup.
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Duke
Alabama
Nicholas
Pros Will Match Tested Offensives In Nfl Playoffs
New York Giants coach Steve Owen keeps his N Ye formation with single wing tweaks while Curly Lambeau’s Packers rely on Notre Dame box and single wing. Packers boast Don Hutson’s receiving and rank among league leaders with 204 yards and 14 touchdowns, while the Giants score 200 points and gain 2,359 yards. Paschal anchors a potent ground game with 2 straight rushing titles but sprained ankle from Washington game may limit his Sunday playoff contribution. Other key players Howie Livingston Younce Lieber Kinscherf recover from injuries as Green Bay eyes peak form after two weeks off.
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Steve Gwen
New York Giants
Curly Lambeat
Green Bay Packers
Notre Dame
Packers
Ramey
Giants
E- Mutson
Walker
Don Hutson
Pees
Owen
Steve
BI Paschal
Paschal
Washington
Howie Livingston
Len Younce
Frank Lieber
Cirt Kinscherf
Wars Triumph in Salt Lake Girls Basket Game
In Salt Lake City on December 12, 21, the Kearns Overseas Replacement Center Wacs shot poorly from the line yet did not get blown out as Fort Douglas Wacs won the girls league game 47 to 1.
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Salt Lake City
Kearns
Wacs
Fort Douglas Waca
Leonard Given Boxing Award for 1944 by NY Boxing Writers
Lt Comdr Henry Leonard of the merchant marine received the Edward J Nell plaque from the New York Boxing Writers Association for his contributions to the sport in 1944. The honor cites his long ring record and service, with Joe Louis and others noted among past recipients. awards to Gen J J Phelan also announced for meritorious service.
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New York
Henry Leonard
The
Maritime Service Today
Edward J. Nell
New York Boxing Writers’ Assoc
Leonard
Joe Louis
Bob Montgomery
Beau Jack
Madison Square Garden
Wile We Pep
Eddie Nell
Presa
Cought
Merchant, Marine
Leutenant
Jock Dempsey
Billy Conn
Henry Armatran
Barney Ross
Armed Services
J.J. Phelan
New York State Athletic Commission
Gen- Phelan
Writers
Unbeaten Quintets Highlight Garden double bill
Four undefeated college basketball teams clash at Madison Square Garden tonight headlining two games. Utah faces St John’s in a rematch of a 43 to 26 Red Cross win while Oklahoma A&M meets NYU with seven foot center Uoh Kurland as the marked man after last season’s 444 points.
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Madham Square Garden
Utah
St. John's
Oklahoma Aa
New York University
Joe Lapehick
Uoh Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
Cowboys
Westminster
Buffalo
NYU
Rochester
Garden
Commission Allocates 20000 For Bounties On Wildlife
The conservation commission set aside 20000 for bounties during the W105 season. A $4 bounty applies year round to wild cats and $3 to foxes from Feb 1 to May 15 or until funds run out. Notaries, justices of the peace or paid wardens may notarize bounty claims. A January meeting will consider buying rabbits for stocks. A special committee urged an open season and a plan to offset deer damage on farms. The Derby report notes trainer Hen Jones praising grounds and listing past winners Lats trin Whirlaway and Pensive.
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Conservation Commission
Jack Shipman
Shipman
West Virginia
Baseball appoints 10 member committee to set new Czar limits
New York December reports that the major leagues formed the national delegation to draft a blueprint on powers salary and term for a new commissioner. Presidents Barnes Wrigley Rickey Stoneham Giles and Brendon lead the effort with a first session planned within three weeks and a February report due from league gatherings.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Sam Brendon
Louis
Philip K Wrigley
Chicago
Branch Rickey
Brockfort
Horace. C. Stoneham
Menagera Warren Giles
Cincinnati
Donald L. Barnes
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