Boxing Prospects Become Gloomy as Ring Names Boxer of the Year
Ring Magazine declares Ray Robinson boxer of the year for 1942 and reports a near shut down of boxing due to global conflict. The list highlights top fighters across divisions while honoring Corporal Barney Rush of the Marines for heroism on Guadalcanal.
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Yankees set multiple league records in 1942 season
The New York Yankees dominated American League play, setting four major league marks and one American League record. They posted top totals in home runs and consecutive 100-win seasons, while the Browns rose to third place. Other notes cover All Star game plans, coaching lineups, and player moves including John Kieren leaving the Times for radio and literature, plus trades involving Dick Conger and Bing Bailey.
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Georgia U Grid Squad Visits Movie Studio in Pasadena
Georgia's football squad traveled to Southern California with aims to beat U C L A in the Rose Bowl. The 40 man group toured a Paramount studio in Hollywood to observe film making and gauge the movie world, while drills continued in Santa Christmas Day. Star Frankie Sinkayich missed practice after ankle injuries, casting doubt on heavy work before New Year’s Day game.
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Olympic Games May Be Resumed At War's End
Aver Brundage of Chicago heads a U S federation board reporting from J Sigfried Edstrom of Sweden that world Olympic communication resumes as conditions permit. Hydrod The piece notes a clearing house for Olympic news and mentions world records and a national decathlon pentathlon title sweep by a single athlete.
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Anderson Seeks Revenge In Pro Bowl Tilt
Philadelphia December 26 National League All Stars prepared for the Pro Bowl clash with the Washington Redskins at Shibe Park. Coach Heartley Anderson praised the week of practice and the mixed T formation and Notre Dame shift, predicting victory and revenge. Redskins coach Ray Flaherty worried about lack of enthusiasm and readiness as the all stars faced travel and injuries.
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Sports Roundup Highlights Bowl Season Plans
A busy sports roundup previews the college bowl lineup and upcoming tours from Tennessee to Kansas, with mentions of the Rose Sugar and Orange bowls. It notes pro bowls and midweek meetings, plus players and coaches preparing for postwar schedules and new eligibility rules. The feature also flags guest writers and personnel moves across football and boxing, including Fred Apostoli’s service status and Don Hutson’s health update.
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Gridder Quits Game Pittsburgh
Dec 26 news reports veteran guard Milt Simington of the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a heart attack ending his season and football career after a praised year of solid play at the guard position.
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Dick Barrett Aims for Fourth Major League Trial With Cubs
Philadelphia report details Dick Oliver Barrett a former Philadelphia prospect pursuing a fourth MLB trial. Drafted by Chicago on Jimmy Wilson’s advice Barrett seeks a return after strong minor league years with Seattle and the Pacific Coast League. His career includes stints with Philadelphia semi pro teams and minor league arcs, with a noted late 1920s era.
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