Packers Strike For 2 Scores In Second Period
Green Bay Packers regain the NPFL championship with a 14 to 7 win over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. Ted Fritsch scored both Packers touchdowns as the Giants managed only 70 rushing yards after halftime due to Bill Paschal’s ankle injury. Gross receipts totaled 148205.18 with a players pool of 58186051.
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Beaver Club Eyes Postwar School Sports Expansion
The Board of Education backs a new gymnasium and possibly a swimming pool, funded by a bond near $200,000, to boost athletic programs postwar. The Beaver Club must advocate the plan to voters as fitness priorities rise and schools seek government aid. The Cory High School basketball schedule features three home games, facing Waves Dragons Edinboro and Canton McKinley. Fred Dixie Walker is named 1944 NL batting champion with 191 hits in 535 at bats for a .357 average, edging Stan Musial. Contenders Sharon and Farrell vie for the Western PA PIAA crown, while New Servideo departs Gannon College for army service. Pirates plan six exhibition games in Indiana with White Sox, Indians and Tigers. Aldo Dovel rumors persist about a new Rams contract.
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Mielak Sold to Crackers Atlanta
Dec 18 report says the Atlanta Crackers acquired third baseman Ted Clesiak from Philadelphia and pitcher John Density in a bold overnigh deal.
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Fred Clarke Heads Old Timers Group in Kansas City
Fred C Clarke former Pirates manager heads the National Association of Old Time Groups, first president of the new body. About 250 similar organizations, 40 plus, are expected to affiliate under the national banner, with Clarke as a charter member of the Kansas Old Time Ball Players Association.
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National League resists rival circuits and major status
New York report outlines NL stance on rival leagues, demanding financial stability and recognition of Elmer Bayden as football commissioner. It notes difficulty in securing a major league designation and mentions past backers denied by the established circuit. A guest item highlights efforts to curb gambling at the Garden.
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Byron Nelson Leads Male Athlete of the Year
Byron Nelson, averaging under 70 strokes over 78 rounds, was named 1943 to 1944’s male athlete of the year by sports writers nationwide. He earned more than 45000 in war-bond prizes and topped the AP poll ahead of Martin Marian and Les Horvath with strong first place votes.
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CAPS STRETCH LEAD OVER HORNET ICEMEN
Rescue Shore of Mie Bias Jala Americant League hockey ten hasn't lost the approbation that made him a top NL stat. Last night he refused to leave the ice during a dispute as Jus Fisotus whipped Hershey 4 to 2 and was fined 100 by League President Maurice Podotos for unbecoming conduct. Cleveland edged Providence 6 to 5 on Low Trudel's goal two minutes in. Total penalties in the first period were 14 for four minutes of play. The win put the Barons within one point of second place Pittsburgh Hornets in the Western Division. Indianapolis defeated St. Louis Flyers 6 to 1 to close the gap to six points.
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Donovan and Gibbons Recall Fights in Aleutians Memoir
Art Donovan, a Bronx fighter turned referee, recalls clashes with Mike Gibbons and a life in boxing spanning Dempsey, Tunney, Leonard, Greb, Louis, and Wills. He describes nearly dying after their 1914 bout and seeking Gibbons in St Paul, highlighting a long standing grudging friendship and era-defining rivals.
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Snead Victor In Golf Tourney In Richmond
Cali, Dec 18 The famed Slammin Sam Snead won the 72 hole event with a four round total of 278. He finished with strokes under par to claim the Richmoneton Opes championship, adding $100 in war bonds and marking his return after Navy discharge. Snead, winner of the 1942 National PGA, continues his strong tour showing.
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Canadiens Lead NHL, Sweep Week End Games In Cold Race
The Montreal Canadiens held a six point lead in the NHL after sweeping weekend wins over the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Detroit’s offense collapsed, scoring two goals in a 1-1 draw with Toronto and an 8-1 loss to Chicago, trimming the Maple Leafs’ distance to second place. The Black Hawks rose into a tie with the Rangers, while Detroit dropped from contention as the season progressed.
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Kinleys Extend Lead With Two Wins In Fourth Round
Kinley Insurance lassies moved two games ahead in the Fourth Ladies League by taking two from All-Way Electric in the top match Friday night. Gift Shop upset Zuckermans, Waterhouses won three from Mansions, with standings showing Kinney Taskance leading. Name mentions Rosa Int Hopking and Gertrude Growell highlight high scores for winners.
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