J C L A Backward Punt Named Sports Oddity Of Year
New York story recaps unusual plays and oddities from the year across sports led by the backward punt at UCLA California game and other strange incidents. It highlights notable miscues, referee calls, and remarkable events that defined the season with players like Lerond Welch and others receiving mention for their roles in these quirky moments.
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Joe Bess
New York
Nat
Bess
Weowng
Pigone
Ube Manser
US C. L. A
California
Jett
Jack Lerond
Big Foot
Ed Welch
Lerond
Zek
Feather Dows
UCLA
Tigers claimed strongest defense in American League
The 1945 baseball note highlights Detroit Tigers as having the league's top fielding unit led by Hal Newhouser and Hank Greenberg in the mix. Roger Cramer starred in center field with a .991 average on 507 chances, Eddie Mayo at second, Paul Richards catching, and Bill Newhouser excelling on the mound. Other standouts included Mickey Rojas, Vern Stephens, and George Kell anchoring the infield.
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Detroit Tigers
Hal Newmeser
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Roger
Decs Cramer
Eddie Mayo
Bengals
Paul Richards
Detroit
Newhouser
Pilcher
Inield
Mickey Rocca
Cleveland
Vern Stephens
St. Louis
George Kell
Philadelphia
Aggies Seek Fifth National Net Title in Hard Tourney
Oklahoma City AP reports the defending national champions the Aggies face a tough field in the tenth annual all college basketball tournament. Henry Iba notes Kansas, Texas, and other teams appear stronger than last year while the Aggies aim to reach the semi finals after opening rounds against Oklahoma Texas Christian and Rice Pepperdine Baylor.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Henry Iba
Aggies
Iba
Forrest C.phog
Allen
University of Kansas Jayhawkers
Texas
University of Oklahoma
Texas Christian
Kansax
Rice
Pepperdine
Baylor
DePaul
Kansas
Unclear sports recap of college and pro games
Indiana won 6 0. Sammy Baugh’s pass hit the goal post for an automatic safety and decided the Delveland Washington pro final. Middie Tony Minisi tackled Phil Coletta after a review, but Coletta’s loge were across the line while the ball wasn’t. West Virginia edged Drexel 42 0 after a 192 yard penalty total. Racing had a triple dead heat at Caliente and a Jamaica four horse race produced two winners in a dead heat for first.
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Indiana
Sammy Baugh
Middie
Tony Minisi
Notre Dame
Phil Coletta
Colella
Loge
West Virginia
Drexel
Caliente
Jamaica
Miami Favorite to Lick Holy Cross In Orange Bow
In Miami Florida Mejor Hoople seeks an Orange Bowl win as a favorite over Holy Cross. Weather dampens prep for the game while key players including a Crusaders tailback are discussed amid injury notes and lineup adjustments.
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Miami
Holy Cross
Michigan
Cetas
Georgia
Gaumes
Georgia Bulldogs
Supth
Cervina Harding
Waria
Crusaders
Kostawski
John
Giasa
Alley Oop Feathery friends and soil lessons
A fragmented note mentions a 1914 death of a passenger pig in captivity, then shifts to Humus and soil fertility. It urges growing green manure crops and using legumes to add nitrogen, promoting soil holding capacity through organic matter.
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Auto racing begins at Orlando Seminole Speedway
Promoter Bul France announces the national dirt track championship will open with a 75 mile feature at Seminole Speedway on Sunday. Twenty two entries await, led by France, a Daytona Beach champion, and Roy Hall of Atlanta. Soil erosion and fertility notes appear in nearby filler.
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Promier Bul
France
Daytona’ Beach
Fla
Ad Tanta
Roy Hall
Bulldogs Enterin For Oil Bowl Tilt
Bulldogs enter for Oil Bowl tilt as Athens GA AP reports on team travel, expected lineup, and a forecast of conditions at the game. The piece mentions Tech and other teams, with stadiums and potential handicaps shaping the matchup.
Missouri Cotton Bowl plans amid holiday fund drive
Hak RUKIMMAGE DALAS AP reports the University of Missouri discusses preparations for the Cotton Bowl and related holiday fundraising. Coach Chauppers Sunpear announces the approach and a New Year’s meeting with the Langhorns, following a 36 man squad dinner hosted by the Lisbersity Avera Agro chapter. The event included performances of Home On The Range and dancing at the Mallas Country Club. Fissa Schubert is noted as one of 14 children.
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University of Missour
Chaupers
We Daviss
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