Beavers Seek Eastern Division Crown This Week
Local sports page notes Beaver players aim for the Eastern Division Erie County League basketball title this week after a snowed out opener against Wesleyville. Upcoming games include North East, Millcreek Trojans, and an independent clash with Spartansburg, plus coverage of other league matchups and upcoming speed skating championships at Roseland Park.
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Yauich Stelr
Erie County
Wesleyville
Orange and Black Dribblers Inyace North
Millcreek Trojans
Spartansburg
Wattsburg
Tinsonmen
North East
Pripesinten
Gus Anderson
Anstersonmen
Eric Strong Vincent
Tech
Corry
Union City
Lawrence Park
Girard
Harborcreek
Lawrence
Bark
Mexican League signs Jesse Flores from Philadelphia club
Mexico City of the Mercan League signs Mexican pitcher Jesse Flores from the Philadelphia Ailietos of the American League for the coming season. He is expected in Los Angeles this week.
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Jesse Flores
Philadelphia
Ailietos
Mexico City
Los Angeles
Dykes and Hyots pace Shamrocks to late victory
St Edward's visited Girard and survived a Sacred Heart rally for a 39 36 win. Dykes Hyots and Hand led a late surge after a 12 4 first period deficit as Shamrocks overcame Girard ers early lead with a 24 24 third frame and a 28 26 edge entering the final period. Stiller 14 and Walsh 12 led Sacred Heart while Dykes Hyots and Hand combined for 28 of St Edward's points.
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Sacred Heart
Hang ‘Ng
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Walsh
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Toots Hyots
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Hines
Joe Hand
Paul Jansen
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Hand
Feeney
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J. Jansen
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Pitts
O O'Brien
Stilley
Ferraro
F Walsh
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Breslauer
Shine
V O'Shea
Faring
Kelly
Taveall
St. Edward's Aig
Jones
Sports leaders await orders on wartime suspension
Professional and intercollegiate sports leaders in Chicago awaited War and Navy Department orders as possible cessation of competition was considered. Northwestern's Tug Wilson warned 4-F players would be in uniform if eligible. many officials favored not letting athletics hinder the war effort. Pro sports faced heavier impact under Roosevelt labor draft talk.
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Chicago
War and Navy Department
Roosevelt
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Northwestern University
Navy
Williams and Joyce in return bout tonight
Philadelphia Jan 8Predictions of an early knockout came from both camps as Tike Williams of Trenton New Jersey and Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana prepared for their 12 round rematch in Convention Hall. Williams said I’m going out there for a knockout in the first round if possible. No washing around for me I’ve got too much at stake Joyce felt the same Lon Gross said Willie thinks he will win by 23 this time At stake is a title match with Juan Zurita NBA lightweight king early in April.
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Joyce
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Willie Dayce
Gary
Indy
Convention Hall
Lon Gross
Willie
Juan Zurita
Propose overtime and rouge rule changes stir NFL talk
New York sports roundups discuss NFL in Chicago considering abolishing the extra point, adopting sudden death overtime, or borrowing the rouge from Canadian football to break ties. The column muses benefits, including fewer kneeling field goals and added fan excitement, plus other sports notes and scores from Yale, Temple, Michigan and more.
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Chicago
New York
Ihera
Army Dribblers Open Season With Wednesday Debut
West Point opens basketball play this week after an undefeated 1844 football season. The Cadets meet Swarthmore on Wednesday and Colgate on Friday as Kentucky Muhlenberg and Iowa extend unbeaten streaks. Conference races form a nationwide cage picture with Kentucky and Yale among leaders. Franklin faces debt reductions as city bonds are paid off.
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Baylor
Washington
Oregon
Navy 11 Upsets 7th AAF in Hawaii Bowl victory
In Honolulu Navy 11 defeated Seventh Army Air Force 14 to 0 to win West Pacific Ocean Area football title. About 29,000 servicemen packed Furlong Stadium near Pearl Harbor as Edgar Jones threw early and late touchdown passes to seal the win in Hawaii.
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Fog muddles play in Los Angeles Open
Fog disrupts the 72 hole Los Angeles Open with a two-section start and a delayed schedule. Notables involved when play resumed include Sam Byrd, Ray Mangrum, Leland Gibson, Randolph Beild, Harold McSpaden, Johnny Revolta, and George Lehnhiter. Byrd stood one under par needing a par four to take undisputed lead over Byron Nelson.
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Sam Byrd
New York Yankees
Detroit
Ray Mangrum
Los Angeles
Leland Gibson
Randolph Bield
Texas
Harold McSpaden
Sanford
Maine
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
George Lehniter
Gall Lake City
Byrd
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Sgt Ed
Dutch" Harrison
Dayton
Venango County Fish Warden Reports 1944 Season Mixed Fishing
County Fish Warden Juliun Ahrens notes good fishing in 1944 but fewer anglers at Mesport than in prior years. Stocking on Allegheny River and French Creek last season should improve 1945 fishing prospects. Erle Police report a December 30 check forgery incident involving Grace B. Woods.
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Juliun Ahrens
Allegheny River
Alyrens
Erle
Police
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