College and pro athletes to face 4-F review next fall
Washington dec 27 the office of war mobilization said that college and professional 4-Fs will be reviewed for exemption reevaluation as the draft moves to scrap the manpower barrel. The New Year day bowls seem secure but time remains for any reconsideration and the policy applies to all including Army Navy collegiate players and other athletes. Byrnes stated the public question of fitness vs competition remains unresolved.
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Baseball’s No 1 men and other sport notes of interest
The Sports News selects top figures across baseball and college football. William Dewitt and Luke Sewell of the St Louis Browns, Marty Marion of the Cardinals, and Wish yan are highlighted for leadership and performance. Les Horvath and Ohio State prepare for the Shrine Game with coaching emphasis on a strong backfield and passing attack.
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Cancel Bout At Buffalo Ends In Navy Order
A surprise Navy order in Washington barred Coast Guardsman and world light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich from fighting toniett in an eight round non title bout at Memorial auditorium Buffalo. The show went on with a substitute for Lesnevich’s planned opponent Phil Muscta.
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Indianapolis Caps Keep Pace With Tight AHL Race
The Indianapolis Caps, top in the Western Division, won five of seven and tied two. They edged the Flyers 2 to 1 in St. Louis while cementing a lead over Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Cleveland faces Hershey to test its hold on second as Buffalo leads the East.
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Weather speeds drills for north south game
Montgomery Alabama December reports show clear coaching plans for the upcoming north south clash. Blue and Gray squads held fast-paced practice with emphasis on run blocking and passing, drawing on Georgia’s Charley Trippi and LSU’s L. A. Tittle for quarterbacking duties while Indiana’s Bob Hoernschmeyer and Penn State’s John Chuckran shaped the Blue offense. Separate boxing results from Newark and New Bedford areas note multiple decisions and knockouts, with local boxers Leta and Olson earning points in heated matches. Scholastic scores from Sharon, Kittanning, and Sharpsville are listed, while a stray line mentions the Philippine Islands.
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Duke Whiz Kids Rally to Earn Sugar Bowl Bid
Duke’s Whiz Kids, a fast and scrappy squad guided by Eddie Cameron, recovered from four straight losses to claim an invitation to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. The 1940s era Blue Devils, younger and less experienced, featured a revived offense with a man in motion and two-pack plays, and despite losses to Army and Penn, credit late-season momentum and standout backs like George Clark, Gordon Carrier, and Tom Davis.
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Sports Roundup from New York War Draft Sparks Debate
War Mobilization Director Byrnes warned about racing and draft classifications while noting athletes in service and others as leftover players. Rangers star Phil Watson plans to play hurt against Toronto. hockey and football updates mix with veteran opinions on racing’s wartime role and suggestions for rule tweaks.
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Wilcox Lassies Tie Mabel Shoppe For Kepler Lead
Wilcox Grocers tie for first in Ladies League after two-game rhump over Marty's Tavern while Mabel Shoppe lassies drop two to Raymonds. Steen's Cleaners sweep Wing-Will, and individual scores feature Ellen Lord and Van Sullivan for Wilcox Grocers and Raymonds respectively.
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Boxing Bout Roundup Mixed City Names and Results
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Aggies Depend on Speed and Fenimore in Rose Bowl bid
A 1944 Oklahoma State feature portrays Oklahoma A&M as speedy and explosive under coach Jim Lookabaugh. Bob Fenimore leads the Cowboys with record pace and strong passing, while Cecil Hawkins and Hankins aid in a dominant rushing attack as A&M pursues a Rose Bowl shot. The piece notes a 7-game win streak, outpacing foes in rushing, passing, and scoring, with a deep reserve corps and key freshmen stepping in.
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Bruins Bolster Roster With Bibeault and Rozaini
Boston Bruins acquire goaltender Paul Bibeault from Montreal to finish the season and promote Gino Rozaini from the Boston Olympians. Toronto manager Conny Smythe quotes offers for Maurice Rocket Richard, Milt Schmidt, and Neil Caville as trade talks rise. Levi's face the Rangers tonight at Madison Square Garden in the lone scheduled game.
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Sugar Bowl squads showcase home grown Alabama and Duke talent
Alabama and Duke announce starting lineups for the Sugar Bowl with most players from in-state or local areas. Alabama lists four foreign players among 33, while Duke features only two out-of-staters in a 41-man squad. Coach Thames and Cameron prepare teams for New Orleans arrival as Sugar Bowl prep continues.
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