Two Tiger Aces Hang Up 56 Wins During Season
Chicago December 26 American League pitching stats highlight Detroit duo Dizzy Trout and Harold Newhouser leading the season. Their 66 combined victories set a mark for two teammates since 1904, with Newhouser 29 9 and Trout 27 14. Hughson strong in earned run average and wins, while Yutting tops in innings pitched and seven shutouts. Other leaders include Potte, Hoving, and Bonam in ERA and strikeouts as the season's standout pitchers.
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Dizzy) Trout
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Nelson Potte
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Jack Kramer
Browns
Bill Dietrich
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Billy Wynn
Washington
Rufus Gentry
Russell Christopher
Philadelphia
Pro Football League eyeing Western rivals amid tour
New York writers report Chick Mrehi s of New York University plans a Western tour toward Denver and Los Angeles to organize a Western professional football league. He aims to create an American League of football, challenging the National League and prompting franchise bids to resume.
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Holiday Sports Lull Sets Busy Local Winter Reopen
Holiday sports coverage notes idle periods for Cory High and St. Howard's football while Elks bowling and Recreation Alleys schedule lightly. High school basketball opens with Wesleyville in a week as Coach Tinson pushes passing and team drills. Pro sports face wartime curbs with Byrnes ordering race track closures and selective service reviews, affecting baseball hockey and football.
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Hornets and Barons stalemate in Western Division clash
Roger Bussulte and Bob Walton sparked a 5-5 tie as the Pittsburgh Hornets battled the Cleveland Barons. Walton scored the final two goals, aided by Beigelle's 48 saves in goal. Cleveland held a 5-3 lead before the rally, with Burdgeter scoring against the Barons. Indianapolis, the division leader, faced St. Louis in the lone league game scheduled.
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Detroit Icemen Have Big Night In Hockey Standings
Detroit's Red Wings posted a decisive night matching the high point total as they closed in on Montreal. Hap Day's Toronto Maple Leafs dropped two tight games sinking toward the cellar, while Canadiens kept atop the standings with a 2-1 win over Chicago. Detroit also tied the season mark of 100 goals with Steve Worthy scoring in the second period.
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Spaghetti Bowl Matches Strong Teams in Italy
In Italy the Fifth Army and 12th Air Force football squads, both unbeaten, prepare for next Monday's Spaghetti Bowl. Ex-college and pro players from Pennsylvania, Texas, the Midwest, and California boost rosters. Fifth Army deploys Clarke and Moody at back, Martin Dougherty at back, while 12th Airforce features Leonetti as guard. The card also notes recent Philadelphia fights with Burton and Saunders posting decision wins.
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Harmon couple announces pregnancy amid duty rumors
Harmons expecting a baby as Bilyso Knox and Lt Tom Harmon, former Michigan All-America, announce the news while he serves on duty. They wed in Ann Arbor last August 26. The report also notes a figure about Rhine freight in peacetime years.
Many 4-F Pros May Be Accepted Cites Draft Review
On December 26 1944 Selective Service announced that about 44 professional athletes may be eligible for reexamination. War mobilizer James F Byrnes directed a review of draft status for athletes whose physical condition may have changed since their last exam. Spokesmen said many were previously rejected for injuries from sports and participation.
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Rose Bowl Preview Sees Trojans vs. Volunteers Scoring Spree
In Pasadena on January 1, Tennessee and Southern California loom as strong defensive teams but anticipated to stage a high scoring Rose Bowl. Trojans pace offense under Jeff Cravath, led by Buster Stephens, while Tennessee relies on timely scoring. losses and injuries may shape the game. A sellout crowd of 93,000 is expected to attend.
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Alabams
Buster Stephens
Wally Crittenden
Marshall Romer
Gordon Gray
George Callanan
Hawk
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Australia bans racing scrivities in wartime shift
A Sydney spokesman for the Australian Jockey Club says Australia has restricted racing to save labor and materials, similar to Washington wartime track closures. The plan cut entries from 11 to 4 then reduced to 95 later, with recent tweaks restoring some numbers. Also noted are basketball scores: Brooklyn 8, Western Kentucky 4, Tennessee 4, and New York U 48.
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