Stagg Voted Greatest Comeback of 1943 in AP Poll
Amos Stagg, veteran football coach at College of the Pacific, tops AP Sports poll for greatest comeback of 1943, edging golfer Patty Berg who led in first place votes. The poll notes Harmon’s aerial comeback and Nagurski placing third. Berg and Stagg are highlighted with multiple first place votes.
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Winson College of Pacific
Bronko Nagurski
Associated Pros
New York
Dee
Amtos
Alonuo Stigg
College of the Pacific
Mtweed
Patty Berg
Tommy Harmon
Harmon
Michigan
Uncle Sam
Stagg
Miss Berg
Marines
Stage
College of Pacific
Southern California
Theutcome
Berg
A.A. Stagg
Bromko Nagurski
Wenzer
New York Yankers
Reading
der Luke Appling
Venzke
Bray Jack
Fachnolboy Rowe
Mer Olymipie Lewin
New York Giants
Joe Gordon
Henry Armstrong
Army Air Great Lakes
Rip Sewell
Bill Dickey
George Cafega
Cooper Brothiers
Washington Senators
Purdue
Sammy Angott
Bosing
Rudy York
Famke Bouchier
Livishana Stee
William Osley
Betty Hicks
Art Guepe
Bucky Walters
Stan Musial
Tommy Bridges
Steve O'Nei
Texas A. & M
Navy
Roryn Hopp
Marin Russo
Dartmouth
Notre Dame
One Point
Eseh
Babe Didrikson
Stell Walsh
Greasy Neale
Fritzie Zivie
Bobo Newsom
Ohio State
Raymond Team Regains Lead In Ladies A League
The Raymond keglerelles regain first place in the Ladies A Bowling League after a feature match. Wing WII moved to runner up by beating Page and Berry. Page and Furry posted 678 675 and 698. Mildrest Hall led the losers with 159 154 104, while Zosa Baker top-scored for the winners with 176 134 145 and Thelma Lite led one winning assault on the maples with 107 188 150.
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Raymond Keglerelles Sagain Wenk
Page
Ferry Jassips
Berry
Fom Lees Cleaners
Raymonas Ooo
Fey
Gog
Mary
Hintysayn
Mildrest Hall
Mildrest Hall Fired 14, 159 , and 104 For the Losers. the Wig Wil
Sirens Cleaners
Guha Carr
Marjorie Crandall
Lnsers
Rexall
Wilcox Grocers
Dmggists
Wilcox Ladies
Zosa Baker
Thelma Lite
Maples
Warren Offered Eighth-Place in PONY Loop Here
Warren made a bid for the eighth slot in the PONY baseball league, argued as a prime site for organized baseball due to competition and transport links, with Bradford ready to rejoin. The column also notes Bears plan to counter Redskins with Bronco Nagurski and outlines other sports notes including boxing deaths and scholastic scores.
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Robert Stedles
Pony Baseball League
Warren
Erie
Megdville
Hat
Stedler
James
Bradford
New Bedford Report Mentions Verne Atkins and Names
New Bedford mentions Leo Sufelfeld of Worcester Massachusetts and Verne Atkins of New York in a fragmentary notice, noting an association with numbers and locations. The readable items show scattered personal names and places, lacking a clear event or outcome.
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New Bedford
Miss
Leo Suffeld
Worchester
Mass
Verne Atkins
New York
Montgomery Williams bout may be postponed
Promoter Herman Taylor said the Bob Montgomery versus Williams bout scheduled for January may not go forward after the principals failed to agree on rounds. He plans to seek Athletic Commissioner Leon Rains help at a December 27 conference to resolve the impasse.
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Wress Philadelpata
Herman Taylor
Featuering
Bob Montgomery
the Williams
Trenton
N. J
Taylor
Leon Rains
Doerr Tops AL Fielding Record at Keystone in 1945
The Associated Press notes Bobby Doerr of the Boston Red Sox set the American League fielding standard at second base in 1945, making 914 chances with only 9 errors for a .986 average, surpassing Oscar Melto’s 1983 mark. Doerr also set a new consecutive-chances without error record, with 34 between May 20 and 24.
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Mel Moothouse
Lehigh University
Asb
Schoul
Patty Berg
Alice Marble
Dorothy Kirby
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Roy Cullenbine
Buddy Rosar
Roy Wetherly
Oscar Grimes
Cullenbine
Vernon Stephens
St. Louis
Rosar
Wetherly
Grimes
Bronx Bombers
Mike Jacobs
Sammy Angotl
Fritate Zivie
Boston
Ralph Zanelli
Zanelli
Pittsburgh Warrior
al Reasoner
Chicago
Freddie Dawson
Reasoner
Ernie Schutt
Associated Press
Joe Gordon
Bobby Doerr
Oscar Melsto
St. Louie
Honos
Red Sox
St. Lois
Cleveland
Amare
Doc Kubel
Wasiington
Wnt
Mickey Rocca
Rudy York
Lew Boudregu
Frank Chosetti
New York
Bason
Eddie Mayo
Americans, British in Ambiguous Cup Play Near Shanghai
The report details mixed sports events involving American and British teams near Shanghai, including softball shows and internee matches. It notes tensions, improvised games, and the involvement of captors guiding or watching activities, with brief glimpses of wrestling, track, and boxing exhibitions at various camp sites.
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Mattre
Spi
Gunntvoy
Shanghai
Anc
Hevey
Westley
Theur
Seme Agg Felives
Gunnison
Chapel Que
Manila
Gaituso
Chavet
Quadelphia Athletics Rise in 124 Games Amid Sloppy Finish
Quadelphia Athletics post a 876 average over 124 games as core players like Bill Shimson and Mie Yankens push tackling improvements. Despite a shaky run, the team marks a 871 aggregate score with 142 figures noted, and two players contribute strongly.
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Quadelphia Athletics
Bill Shimson
Mie Yankens
Price Fed
Minal Ebanet
Loweven
Uwenly
Legene
Phillies Hire Big and Varied Players for 192?
The Philadelphia Phillies, per Associated Press, discuss assembling a diverse group of “big and fancy” players to rebuild the team. Manager Heth Pennock emphasizes selecting talent across positions to strengthen the squad for the season.
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Phillies
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Gener Minager Heth Pennock
Fonnock
Shamrocks on the Road Tonight
The Shamrocks travel to challenge a rival squad in a key league match. Coach Palmer leads Bowes Al thy Ree Court team against Lei Hayes and Paul Dansen with Dan Peeney at forward. Center Bill Grongstaj and guards Jims Jarsen Joe Hand anchor the lineup.
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Willy
Matey
Conel Palmer
Bowes
Shameorks
Lei Hayes
Paul Dansen
Dan Peeney
Fawards
Bill Grongstaj
Jims Jarsen
Joe Hand
Tackcours
Bob Hand
Bill O'Brien
Touls" Hyots
Suonley Sarniv
Pal Moore Dies Former Lightweight Box Star
Philadelphia December report confirms Pal Moore, veteran lightweight boxer famed for facing champions from 1908 to 1920, died Monday of heart disease. He boxed 100 bouts against top names, survived by widow, six children, and four brothers who also fought professionally.
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Ptco
Philadelphia
Pat Moore
Bening Teonard
Abe Atell
Bat Nelson
KoUten MeLs
Eles
Cintrey
Moore
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Ford
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Wilminston
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Jersey City
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Shamrocks
St. Edward's
Pal Moore
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Eliasbethtown
South Duke
Port Brags Reception Center
Bainbridge Navy
Uo Maryland
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Sheboygan
Wis Redskins
Nat'l Pro L
DePaul
Navy Prey
Southwest
Kelly Field
U, of Texas
Johnny Golan
West
Uni
California
San Diego
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Lowe
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