Crowds witness Army-Navy finale and bowl prospects
New York reports a record crowd as Army ends its season with a 32-13 victory over Navy, led by Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis. President Truman attends a 102000-strong Philadelphia game, while 103000 fans in Los Angeles see USC beat UCLA. Alabama closes undefeated after crushing Mississippi State 55-13. Miami and several contenders vie for the Orange Bowl spot as other title races wrap up across conferences.
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NBA Warns Williams to Defend His Title in 1946
The National Boxing Association warned lightweight champion Williams to sign for a championship bout by January 1 or lose his crown. After a two day session NBA President Abe J. Greene also targeted welterweight champion Fred Cochrane for bypassing contenders. Larkin and Doyle deemed top challengers for a Robinson bout, with the eliminations winner to challenge him. Returned service men champions were told to sign by June 1.
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Defense Gains In 1945 Football Tactics
New York Dec 3 The T formation reached peak and defenses began catching up according to an Associated Press poll of coaches. Some dissenters praised variations like the winged T while others favored different setups as seven-man lines emerged. Offense dominated the 1945 season with balanced run and pass, wide open play and many long runs. Forward passing flourished with stars such as Harry Gilmer and Ben Raimondi contributing.
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Great Lakes SaNors Defeat Notre Dame 39 to 7
The week end saw Great Lakes SaNors crush Notre Dame 39-7 while California upset St Mary's Pre-Flight 6-0. Second place in the Southern beat Clemson 13-6. Virginia lost to North Carolina 27-18, Maryland edged South Carolina 19-13, Yale swept Harvard 28-0 to win the Big Three, Oregon State beat Oregon 13-12, and Tulsa rallied with three late touchdowns to defeat Army Air 20-18.
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Tallassee Tigers Claim Remarkable Football Record
Tallassee high school, under athletic director J. E. O'Brien since 1936, has dominated football for 10 years with only eight losses in 88 games and two ties. Their 1937 season featured 373 points for and 25 against in nine games, an era of widespread scoring and strong youth development in a cotton mill town.
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Hogan Wins Orlando Open Golf Tourney
Little Ben Hogan won the Orlando Open with a 72 hole total of 270, six strokes ahead of the field. The Hershey, Pennsylvania pro earned $2,000 in a $10,000 event, boosting his career winnings and adding another title since his Army discharge. Harold McSpaden and Johnnie Revolta each shot 276 to share $1,066 prizes, with other money winners listed among the top finishers.
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Eight Teams End Perfect Season In 1945 College Football
Eight college football teams finished the 1945 season unbeaten and untied led by Army national champions for the second straight year. In the final week only High Point College missed the unbeaten slate after a 7-7 tie with Milligan. Army beat Navy 32-13 and Alabama routed Mississippi State, leaving Army as the sole champion among the all-winning group.
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Daily Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Preview
Across and down clues fill a large crossword with wordplay, plus a cryptoquote by Lyttton about language’s power. The page lists clues for both sections, including color, geography, and common phrases, followed by the cryptogram puzzle and a Saturday quote.
Army to Lose 3 of 1st Team
West Point will miss three seniors from the 1945 Cadets lineup as Army prepares for next season. Captain and guard John Green, tackle Al Nemetz and end Dick Pitzer graduate in June. Coach Earl Blaik faces replacing them while building around returning backs Doc Blanchard, Glenn Davis, Arnold Tucker and others.
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Matty Bell and Bob Dodd to Lead South in Blue Gray
Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd and Southern Methodist's Matty Bell will coach the South eleven in the annual Blue Gray game to be played in Montgomery. A third Southern coach will be chosen after final bowl selections. Four more players named to the Southern roster include Tom Dean Howard Maley Paul Duke and Bob Davis. Northern eleven mentors are Lynn Waldorf Bob MecMillian and Ray Morrison.
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Alabama sets new SEC scoring mark in 1945 season
Alabama Crimson Tide finish 1945 with a school record 375 total points, 265 in six conference games, besting 1911’s 370. Final SEC standings show Tennessee second, Georgia fourth, Mississippi State seventh, with Alabama beating Mississippi State 55-13 in the final conference game. Other results include Georgia 33-0 over Georgia Tech, LSU 33-0 over Tulane, and Tennessee 45-0 over Vanderbilt. Chattanooga defeated Mississippi 31-6. Miami Hurricanes routing referenced.
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Orange Bowl team to be named today
The Orange Bowl committee planned a noon meeting to choose the opponent for Holy Cross in the 1946 New Year’s Day game. Speculation centered on LSU and the University of Miami after both teams closed their seasons with decisive wins.
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Ex Soldier Walter Trojanowski Sets College Scoring Record
Walter Trojanowski of Bow University is the 23 year old national scoring king with 22 touchdowns and 132 points in eight games, ending his season November 17. Blanchard of Army and Davis of Army vie for runner up with 114 and 120 points respectively, while Harry Ghaul of Miami is among others reaching 100 points.
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Boxing prospects and Army boxers trigger cautious optimist
Nat Fleischer notes newcomers from service bouts perform beyond expectations as Howie Brodt and Laverne Roach aim for world titles. He cites Johnny Ebard, Marcus Lockman, and others and recalls GI Pawn Jockeys Seek Czech Mate as Army chess headlines. A U.S. basketball tourney trip and Bob Garbar coaching at Allegheny College are also mentioned amid the sunny India note.
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Senate Kashmir Snow Event Acknowledgment
In the Senate chamber in Kashmir a note invites Ona to attend on January 6 as four feet of powder snow covered the area last Christmas.
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Trippi Named Captain Of 1946 Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs select Charlie Trippi as captain for 1946 season after 33 to 0 win over Georgia Tech. Alternate captain Charlie Smith, nicknamed Rabbit, also named. Trippi hails from Pittston Pennsylvania and Smith from Palatka Florida.
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Rabbit) Smith
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LSU routs Tulane and Auburn in 1945 win spree
In a 1945 scoring burst, LSU crushed Tulane 33 to 0 and continued a dominant run with a 33 to 0 win over Auburn after suffering a 7 point defeat to Georgia earlier in the year. The season showcased LSU's potent offense and sturdy defense across key SEC clashes.
West Coast scouts praise Crimson Tide after win over MSU
Two West Coast scouts watched Alabama defeat Mississippi State 55-13 and praised the Crimson Tide. They projected Alabama for a sixth Rose Bowl berth. Scout Buck Bailey of Washington State called Harry Gilmer outstanding but noted it is a well coached team, not a one man unit. Cecil Hollingsworth of Cha. lauded Alabama's sharp offense and strong running attack with Gilmer’s passes.
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Denmark Maintains Food Reserves but Lacks Corn Supplies
The lone European nation with adequate food stocks is Denmark, though it reports a shortage of corn for its pigs. The comment highlights a food security contrast in Europe and signals ongoing supply challenges for Danish agriculture.
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