Washington Huskies Favored Over Trojans In Rose Bowl
Pasadena December 29 Associated Press crowds have Washington as a 9 to 1 underdog to beat Southern California in the Rose Bowl with a 12 point spread. Despite never losing in Rose Bowls, Washington faces Trojans speed and power and a weathered field. Observers note Husky line and middle defense may be challenged by USC snap and T formation plays.
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Men of the Year nominees highlight 1943 sports leaders
Sporting News selects 1943 Men of the Year figures from American leagues including Griffith of the Senators, McCarthy of the Yankees, and Chandler, noting Griffith’s rise in Washington and his defense of night games at Griffith Stadium. The piece also covers boxing notes, scholastic athletics, and minor league honors with Chesler Covington named outstanding minor leaguer for the season.
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Record prize eyed as top bowlers enter Petersen classic
Chicago December 29 The county ranking bowlers will compete for a record 5100 top prize in the Bill Petersen individual bowling classic. With a total awards pool of 25200 and 1216 entrants averaging 180+, they will bowl eight games over 16 alleys in two legs on January 22 23 and January 29 February 6.
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Weissmuller sued for divorce over cruelty claims
Los Angeles dispatch reports Johnny Weissmuller the jungle film star is being sued for divorce by his wife Bervel Scott Weissmuller formerly of San Francisco. She seeks custody of three children and $200000 in community property plus $1650 monthly support.
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Cinderella Man Leads Southwestern Eleven
Cinderella Man, famed Southwestern University coach R M Medley, guides a strong Southwestern Pirates squad into the Sun Bowl at El Paso on New Year’s Day to face New Mexico. The team carries a near spotless Texas college record, bolstered by standouts from Baylor, Texas Christian, and Texas.
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PIAA clarifies new floor rule in basketball play
Harrisburg December 29 The PIAA board of control clarified the new rule requiring the ball to be handed to a teammate rather than tossed when play restarts after a field goal or failed free throw. The board also approved continuing championships in minor sports but denied spring football training for two weeks. Discussions covered curtailment of junior programs and whether to continue title events in track and field, golf, wrestling, and gymnastics.
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Jake Lamotta Choice Over Kochan Tong
New York December 29 Jake Lamotta remains the favorite over George Kochan Tong in tonight's middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Lamotta, ranked No 1 by Ring Magazine this week, will fight under the cloud of an auto accident killing a one year old boy Albert Berg two days earlier. Lamotta briefly carried the child to hospital and was visibly shaken as the youngster died.
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Terranova and Ortiz Sign for Title Bout
New Orleans reports a potential featherweight title bout as Terranova and Ortiz plan a January 19 match. Promoter Gleason said Te tgnom Norden, N. B. A. champion, received a 315,000 offer from Los Angeles for Terranova to face bantamweight champion Mantel Orsia. Gleason claimed Terranova defended his crown Monday by knocking out Duckie Callara in the sixth round of a 15 round bout.
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Sugar Bowl Tilt Pits Old Friends In New Year
Two coaches in the Sugar Bowl, Bill Alexander of Grovita Tuel and Fenty Ele of Tulsa, meet in a New Year classic marking a long friendship dating to 1936. The matchup features the Ramblin’ Wreckers and Golden Hurricanes with deep bowls history and noted coaching ties across multiple programs.
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Montgomery Williams Bout Set for 12 Rounds in Philly
Promoter Herman Taylor announced a 12 round bout between top lightweights Montgomery and Williams in Philadelphia. After a meeting of managers and officials in Pennsylvania, the event was approved with Montgomery’s manager Frantic Thomas seeking 1 round less, while Connie McCarthy urged 12 rounds.
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Sports Roundup Skews Toward Oddball Athletics And Local Feats
A chaotic roundup notes Chuck McGuinness tackling a DDT routine and a bus harvest of spuds onions and walnuts. It cites Ollie Kae and Richmonds SwAl lis, mentions coach Joe Durehie and big-betting harness races, plus a Valley bassoon of quirky sports notes and a brief service department update from Mitchell Field.
Randolph Field Favored 2 to 1 in Cotton Bowl
Randolph Field enters the Cotton Bowl as a 2 to 1 favorite in a matchup described with strong bias. The Texas venue details and team arrival plans are noted, with preparations aimed at a potential breakthrough.
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