Tennis Pros Start Cash-Only World Tour Tonight
The world’s top four male players launch a cash only barnstorming tour across 85 towns. Fred Perry Don Budge and Bobby Riggs join Frank Kovacs in a round robin format with 86 percent of profits to the winner and a $100000 guaranteed jackpot. Opening at Madison Square Garden with 16 000 expected fans.
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New York
Fred Perry
Don Budge
Bobby Riggs
Frank Kovacs
Alexis Thompson
Pittspore
Playboy
Philadelphia
Thompson
Riggs
Kovacs
Ings
Madison Square Garden
Perry
Budge
City Championship Decided in Sunday Baseball Showdown
The Corona Athletics clash with the Corona Blocos Sunday at 2 p.m. to crown the city champions. Each team owns one win in the series, with a 6-1 Athletics victory and a 4-2 Blocos win. Officials Wiswell and Caudill will umpire at one of the local diamonds, venue to be chosen between Twenty-Thirty Field and Athletics Field.
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Corona Athletics
Corona
Athletics
Elpcos
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Belle Streets
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Caudill
Bears Dominate 1941 Pro Football Season Summary
The 1941 season marked a landmark in professional football with the Chicago Bears’ influence shaping the era. Record crowds reached 1,188,616 as playoffs expanded. the Bears defeated the Packers 33 14 in a highlight lineup while Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants in December.
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Rational Football League
Bears
Seypons
George Gs
Elmerdai
Ngtre Dame
Allora
Bowithi
Packers
Ashington
New York Giants
Craig Wood Wins Golfers of the Year Title
Craig Wood is named golfer of the year after breakthrough seasons. The Masters and National Open wins, plus back brace support, propelled the blond contender ahead of Benny Hogan Sam Snead and Vic Ghezzi in a year marked by record purses and widespread tournaments.
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New York
Benny Hogan
Hershey
Craig Wood
Wood
Augusta
Ft. Worth
Omaha
Marvin Ward
U.S.G.A
Hogan
Harry Warden
Hardy Perennial
Sam Snead
Vic Ghezzi
Ghezzi
Byron Nelgon
Lawson Little
Denver withdraws from Big Seven to join independent track
University of Denver officials announced plans to quit the Mountain Seven Conference effective May 1942 citing domination by the conference and a home and home schedule objection. The Pioneers expect to compete as an independent in football basketball baseball and track. Possible conference successors include Colorado College New Mexico and Montana.
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Cépintete
Denver University
ChenceHor Cateb F. Gates Jr
University of Denver
Mountain State Intercollegiate
Pioneers
Denyer
Utah State
Brigham Young University
Louis Baer Set For January 9 Madison Square Garden Fight
Joe Louis and Buddy Baer sharpened preparations for their heavyweight showdown at Madison Square Garden on January 9. Louis trained at Greenwood Lake working on a turkey and Christmas cards while Baer rested injuries from a minor car crash but kept up bag work and road routines at Lakewood.
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Joe Louis
Buddy Baer
Madison Square Garden
Louis
Greenwood Lake
Baer
Lakewood
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National figure skating championships shifted to Chicago
The national figure skating championships move from Berkeley to Chicago for February 19 20 and 21 due to parental opposition to Pacific coast competition during the war. JK Savage chairs the championships committee stating the switch serves the sport. Berkeley's St Moritz club had set initial dates and city hopes to host in 1943 if conditions permit. Birth rates data show rural areas rising while large city births fall.
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New York
Berkeley
California
Chicago
Pacific Coast
JK. Savage
106th Infantry Thanks Corondus for Christmas Warmth
The officers and men of the 106th Infantry express sincere thanks for the kindness and generosity shown by the people of Corondus since arriving in California. They regret military duties prevented accepting dinner invitations on Christmas Day. A Christmas dinner in Corona District featured a bountiful turkey meal and generous hospitality. About 25 percent of the men were allowed to leave camp 6 to 10 p.m. for holiday respite.
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Corondus
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Corona
Missouri Tigers Edge Fordham In Rumored New Year Showdown
The article compares Missouri and Fordham football squads, detailing offenses and defenses. Missouri leads in defense with lower points allowed across nine games, while Fordham shows stronger offense in several metrics though margins are close.
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Phiy
Fordham
Tigers
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New York University
Rams
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Fordberg
Red Wade
Santa Anita May Open In January Amid Military Delay
Santa Anita Park may begin its eighth winter racing season in January pending relief from congestion fears. Lieutenant General John De Witt signaled possible opening if conditions ease by January 15 or another date, while California horse racing board chair Jerry Giesler was asked to delay opening to prevent crowding. Dr. Charles H. Strub praised the move and said racing could aid public morale, though the track would run under military restrictions.
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Santa Anita Park
John de Witt
Fourth Army
Santa Anita
de Witt
Jerry Giesler
California Horse Racing’ Board
England
Charles H. Strub
Strub
War Report Details Allied Air Gains and Axis Losses
The report notes Allied air forces sinking two enemy ships including a destroyer and a second vessel near Canton. It cites British and American claims of fighter and bomber actions in Africa and Asia, with mentions of prisoners and retreating remnants after advances near Benghazi and Tunis.
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Canton
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Yorcea
Benghazi
Notre Dame Coach Sets 94–22–10 Record at Notre Dame
Don Fayrot left Missouri to coach Notre Dame, guiding the team through a period that included an Orange Bowl appearance in 1940. His career tally reached 94 victories, 22 defeats and 10 ties while at Notre Dame.
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Ate
Aod al Cou
Woraten
Don Fayrot
Missouri
Bes
First evacuees from Hawaii land in San Francisco
Wounded sailors recalled the Pearl Harbor surprise attack as evacuees arrived in San Francisco. Women passengers served as nurses and crews tended the wounded during the voyage. Lifebelts were worn in dining rooms and nurseries as news of Japanese submarines raid reached the fleet.
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San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
Homring
Pacific
Oklahomh
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