Bowl opinions run wild on New Year's games
New York pundit Whitney Martin lists bold picks for six bowl games. He favors Duke over Oregon State, Missouri over Fordham, Georgia over Texas Christian, Texas A&M over Alabama, Texas Tech over Texas Tech's rivals, and notes doubt from readers and the chance of shifting views before kickoff.
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Q and A quiz on sports and history mixed
A compilation of trivia questions and answers spanning baseball boxing bowling football and more. Questions cover standings from 1941 baseball to Jack Johnson versus Bob Fitzsimmons and Heisman voting details with concise corrections and verifications.
Dudley Weighs Pro Plans Amid War Crisis
Charlottesville December 25 Bill Dudley University of Virginia All American halfback weighs three options professional football an assistant coaching job or military service He aims for a year or two with the Pittsburgh Steelers if not drafted into war His post season honors include Walter Camp Award Maxwell Award and top All America recognition He led Virginia in points yards and touchdowns finishing with a 340 yard game against North Carolina and a standout defensive and blocking performance.
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Hutton Automotive Service Ad for Brake and Tuneup
An automotive service ad offering complete brake service and general car care. Mentions Morin Bp 6 tall EH-40D ECOROMICAL and FAINTING TENDS as possible product notes, emphasizing economical options and thorough maintenance.
Reds Hold Best Fielding Record
The All-League fielding team for the National League averages features Ray Berres of the Braves at catcher, Max Butcher of the Pirates at pitcher, Frank McCormick of the Reds at first base, Linus Frey of the Reds at second, Eddie Miller of the Braves at shortstop, Merrill May of the Phillies at third, with Johnny Cooney of the Braves, Doni Dallesandro of the Cubs, and Terry Moore of the Cardinals in the outfield. McCormick repeats for the third straight year, Miller for the second. The Reds top the fielding charts for the second straight year, followed by the Dodgers, Giants, Cards, Cubs, Braves, Phillies, Pirates. Braves lead in double plays for the third straight year and have the most assists, while the Dodgers show the most putouts. Pirates post most errors, 196, but set a record with only three passed balls. Ernie Lombardi of the Reds has most passed balls for the seventh straight year. Gabby Hartnett nears 179 games caught, and Al Lopez avoids passed balls. Truett Sewell of the Pirates sets a new record for chances accepted and pitcher assists in a game against the Giants.
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Bomber Plans To Keep Title Greenfield Ward
Joe Louis speaks about staying champion and entering the army as the Bomber defends his title against Buddy Baer on January 9. Louis, now more talkative in interviews, discusses training, risk of injury, and his war service plans while aiming to remain world heavyweight champion through 1992.
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Eastern All Stars Visit Missouri Camp
The Eastern All-Stars who will meet an All-Western team in the Shrine benefit game in New Orleans on Jan 4 visited the University of Missouri Tigers at Edgewater. Coaches Bernie Bierman and Andy Kerr gave the Easterners Christmas afternoon and evening off after a morning practice.
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Fordham Grid Squad Takes Day Off Before Sugar Bowl
Fordham football players rested after two practices and a Christmas Eve celebration that ran late. The Rams, preparing to face Missouri in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year's Day, were hosted by Joseph David, vice president of the Mid-Winter Sports Association. Coach Tim Crowley said evening practice selections would be refined tomorrow.
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England Golf Rules Through War Hazards And Ball Shortage
English golf adapts to wartime hazards with trench rules and new regulations while the U S faces a sharp cut in golf ball production. Henry Cotton notes golf’s survival, and experts forecast 1942 will see increased rounds and substantial tax revenues from clubs and tournaments to fund defense efforts.
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Open Round Robin Tennis Tourney Begins in New York
Alexis Thompson bankrolls a nation wide tour at Madison Square Garden with Fred Perry facing Bobby Riggs and Don Budge meeting Frank Kovacs. The round robin event awards 11, 28, 21 and 15 percent of receipts to top finishers, with earnings tied to daily performance and standings.
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North-South All Stars Ready For Battle In 4th Annual Clash
Montgomery prepares for the fourth Blue-Gray all-star football game between Northern and Southern teams. Players like Jack Crain and John Hallabrin are set to participate amid cold, flu worries and coaching strategy talks. Yankee and Southern staffs clash over schemes as star backs and linemen from Temple, Wesleyan, Duquesne, and Boston College figure in the lineup. A quiz note adds: the first boxing match to break a million-dollar gate was Dempsey-Carpenter.
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All-Americas Reunite Frankie Albert and Bob Reinhard
ATON ROUGE LA Dec 25 All-Americas Frankie Albert and Bob Reinhard reunite as teammates on the All-Star squad training for Jan 3 in New Orleans. The former Glendale and Stanford stars return to block for each other and form a key western trio with Mal Kutner as the third member.
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College Grid Coaches Hold 3-Day Session
ETROIT Mich Dec 24 College Football Coaches association to meet for three days to debate wartime status and policy. President Crisler says war will dominate, plans to discuss substitutions rules and goal line alignment to aid play.
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Who's No 1 Dopester Sports Column
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Cecil Travis Enters Army
Cecil Travis Washington infielder with a .359 batting average last season is drafted for military service. He reported to the Fayette County draft board to report January for induction at Fort McPherson Atlanta. Travis, 28, has played shortstop and third base with Washington since 1932 and is single.
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