1945 Is Dark for Racing
Miami Jan 1 The year opens with gloom for horse racing as government ban on racing goes into effect and major events like the Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont Stakes face doubt Twilight Tear Calumet Farm trainer Ben Jones questions reaching a $275 900 money goal with current total $202 000 The ban also endangers promising juveniles Pavot and Pericles who face lost opportunities in their three year old year.
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Wilbur Jennings
Miami
Fla
Twilight Tear
Florida
Calumet Farm
Ben Jones
Walter M. Jefford
Pavot
William Helis
Pericles
Tuskegee and Tennessee State Meet in Vulcan Bowl
Tuskegee Institute favored to beat Tennessee State in the fourth annual Vulcan Bowl in Birmingham with about 5 000 fans expected. Tuskegee boasts a nine win three loss season and strong offense while Tennessee State holds eight wins two losses and a tie as mid West conference champions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
Tennessee State
Tuskegee Tigers
Tuskegee Pos. Tenn
State
BER OS
Sore LE Mitchell
Drummond
Augustus
Akin Maes
LG Smith
A McPhearson Dennison
Bolden _ RG ’ Mayberry
Mason Now Is Supply Clerk In New Caledonia
PFC Gwinn A Mason son of Mr and Mrs Virgil H Mason of Somerville serves as a supply clerk in an engineer heavy shop company stationed in New Caledonia. He graduated from Cotaco High School played on the basketball team entered service June 1 1943 at Fort McClellan and went overseas December 10 1943. He recently earned the Good Conduct Ribbon for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity.
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Gwinn A. Mason
Virgil H.mason
Somerville
New Calédonia
Mason
Cotaco High School
Fort McClellan
Jimmy Cagney Learns Judo for Blood on the Sun Role
AP News notes Jimmy Cagney takes up judo and Japanese wrestling for his film Blood on the Sun. Jack Sergel, a former LAPD officer and judo expert, trains him and tests his progress in staged demonstrations.
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AP News
Blood On the Sun
Jimmy Cagney
Jack Sergel
Los Angeles
Jimmy
Sergel
Spaghetti Bowl Staged By Fifth Army In Italy
In a historic field match at a town near 25 000 to 35 000 troops and WACs, the Fifth Army “Krautclouters” and the 12th Artforte “Bridgebusters” clash in what is billed as the first and last Spaghetti Bowl. Bridgebusters coach Major George Miller says the team is ready with injuries mounting for the Kraut clouters, while Capt. Lou Bush once a state high scorer contends with the epidemic of injuries. A metal bowl of spaghetti and brass medals will be awarded to the winners and top players.
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Italy
Fifth Army
WACS
Jerry
Bridgebusters
George Miller
Indiana
Lou Bush
Ise
Amazon River Drains Area Nearly the Size of United States
The Amazon river basin covers an immense area comparable to the United States, shaping regional climate, biodiversity, and hydroelectric potential. Scientists note the vast drainage system impacts precipitation patterns and supports immense ecosystems across multiple nations.
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Amazon River
United States
Sugar Bowl preview pits Alabama against Duke in 194?-era clash
Alabama relies on freshman passer Harry Gilmer and rookie Lewell Tew to upset the two touchdown favored Duke Blue Devils in the Sugar Bowl. Duke features guard Ernest Knotts and backs Tom Davis Gordon Barber, while both teams field full lineups under coaches Frank Thomas and Eddie Cameron. Kickoff slated for 3 PM Eastern.
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Alabama
Duke Blue Devils
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Bama Crimson Tide
Blue’ Devils
Pearl Harbor
Duke
Harry Gilmer
Lewell Tew
Blue Devils
Ernest Knotts
Tom Davis
Georgie Clark
Gorton
Arver
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Eddie Cameron
Alabama Doree
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Nectenne Hodges
First sports questions spark January 1 reminiscences
A New York roundup recalls early baseball milestones and boxing purses. Robert Matthews pitched four strikeouts in one inning for the Athletics in 1885, Milligan missed two third strikes, and runs batted in became official in 1920. Leo Houck earned $1.50 and gloves in 1907, Dempsey and Carpentier’s 1921 million dollar gate followed, setting tone for 1945 sports volume.
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New York
Robert Matthews
Athletics
Milligan
St. Louis
Leo Houck
Harry Lewis
Paris
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Sugar Bowl Lacks Annie Oakleys and Ticket Cost Arches
The Sugar Bowl offers no Annie Oakleys and 37 members of the New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association must buy their own tickets. Texas Christian faces Oklahoma Aggies in the Cotton Bowl as the underdog while TCU boasts the SWC’s best post-1932 conference record. Tulsa coach Henry Frnka, 35-5 in the regular season, must beat Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl to equalize post season results with SEC clubs.
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New Orleans
Georgia Tech
Henry Cotton mulls postwar club ownership plan
The British golfer Henry Cotton contemplates owning a club after the war. If he buys, he will quit teaching golf but continue playing in lucrative tournaments. The note follows mentions of Dizzy Front Hal Newhouser and American League pitching records from last season.
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Henry
Dizzy
Front
Hal Newhouser
Ed McKeever
Fordham
Frankie
Ahy
Notre Dame
Prehistoric Health Beliefs Across Cultures
Before the Christian era, some cultures valued milk for skin care. The Iranis, devout Muslims, avoided pork and alcohol, prayed five times daily, and rested on Friday.
Odds On Tech Are Lowered For Orange Bowl
Tulsa coach Henry Frnka warns Georgia Tech is a balanced team with strong passing and running. Betting odds shifted toward Tulsa as questions linger about Tech back Dinky Bowen and the 2 p.m. kickoff time noted for the Orange Bowl in Miami.
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John Wilds
Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Henry Frnka
Tech
Dinky Bowen
Pas
Georgia Tech LE Goodnight
Murdock
Glenn
Buda
Duke RG
Jones
Alleieas
Hills
Burges Caus Thaceenives
Eeiakis McIntosh
Broyles
Williams
Rose Bowl Sellout Sets Tennessee vs Southern California
In Pasadena on New Year’s Day 1944 the Rose Bowl drew about 90 000 fans for a showdown between undefeated Tennessee and Southern California Trojans. USC favored at 17 points aims to extend its Rose Bowl perfect record while Tennessee seeks to end USC’s streak with a strong running attack led by Buster Stephenson. kickoff at 2 p m war time.
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Calif
University of Tennessee
University of Southern California
Southern California Trojans
West
Tennessee Volunteers
Alabama
Trojan
Buster Steph
Ifornia
Tenn
Don Hardy
Wildman LE Ferraro
R. Dobelstein
Asbury
Morrow
Dobelstein
Stewart
Jim Callanan
Pike
Jim
Hardy
Morris Hole
Burnside
Stephenson- Whitehead
DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE
A dense crossword page lists Across and Down clues with partial answers and a cryptoquote puzzle. The cryptoquote reads QH RCH KFKH FZ DW BKZRXXBIXH, KFN HUHK NMH EFDKVHWN NMFSO W F K. Saturday’s quote is STUDIES SERVE FOR DELIGHT FOR ORNAMENT AND FOR ABILITY BACON.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Alabama Tops Bond Buying Records After Sixth War Loan
Ed Leigh McMillan state chairman of the war finance committee announces final reports show every Alabama county exceeded its official quota after the close of the sixth war loan. He says Alabama is the only state with such outstanding records.
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Leigh McMillan
War Finance Committee
Alabama
Office Cat Trade Mara Fog
A brief holiday greeting from Junius 1945 wishing readers a happy year ahead. A light note with a smile and a hopeful tone, suggesting better times and goodwill for the audience.
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Mara
Cats Look Like Best In Nation As UK Opens Invasion
Kentucky remains the leading unbeaten team after a 45-44 win over Temple in Philadelphia. St John’s beat Dartmouth 53-38 in New York, Iowa defeated Michigan State 67-31 at home, and Muhlenberg beat Pennsylvania 42-38 in Philadelphia as top contenders emerge for best in the nation. Groza of Kentucky sank a late field goal to overcome Long Island University in Madison Square Garden.
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University of Kentucky
St. John’s
Brook Yvn
Iowa
Muhlenberg
Kentucky
Temple
Philadelphia
St. John's
Dartmouth
Michigan State
Pennsylvania
Kentuckey
Madison Square Garden
Long Island University
Owls
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Groza
Polish National Committee of Liberation Proclaims Provisional Government
The Lublin based Polish National Committee of Liberation declared itself the provisional government of liberated Poland after breaking with the London exile government. The London Polish government rejected the move insisting Poland will not recognize any foreign imposed authority. Boleslaw Berut announced the decision and named Edward Morawski as first prime minister.
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Polish National Committee
Lberation
Lublin
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Poland
Soviet Union
National Council
Boleslaw Berut
Edward Morawski
Morawski
National Committee of Liberation
Polish Socialist Party
Prosperity Law Promises Rights To All Citizens
A speech asserts that citizens deserve prosperity and just rewards, urging unity and lawful means to secure treasures rightfully theirs. The message stresses shared opportunity and duty to build a fair economy for every community.
Pfc Howard Lot Wounded Second Time in War
Word has it that Pfc Howard Lot, son of Mrs Emntztt of Lacon, was wounded again on November 12 194. He had previously been wounded in 1943 and sent to recuperate before serving at the Normandy front. He has served 33 months in the armed forces.
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Lacon
Lott
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Normandy Front
Armed Services
Army Southern defense command to be absorbed by Easton command
The War Department announced the consolidation of the Army's Southern defense command into the Easton defense command effective next Monday. Lt General George Grunert will lead the new unified organization with headquarters in New York City to streamline personnel and procedures.
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Army
Sothern Defense Command
War Department
Department
George Grunert
Easton Defense Command
New York City
New Year Resolution and Light Verse Exchange
A poem by Esther K. Thomas vows to share blessings and endure adversity under divine plan. A reflective note hopes the new year brings peace amid strife. A brief comic exchange shows a landlady and saxophonist bantering over a sexophone.
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Esther K. Thomas
Big upsets and streaks mark college hoops Saturday action
St Johns rallied past the Big Green to extend its winning streak as one of the season’s top teams. Iowa rode a sixth straight win though Dick Ives cooled with five points. Muhlenberg pushed to nine straight while Michigan dropped a OT setback to Michigan State.
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St. John's
Iowa
Dick Ives
Hawkeyes
Muhlenberg
Allentown
Michigan
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