Huron Tigers Meet Aberdeen Eagles In South Dakota Grid Showdown
South Dakota high school football ends its 1943 season with a culminating clash as the Huron Tigers challenge the Aberdeen Golden Eagles for the state prep title at the Alivans hatha Partass Coek Lane. Injuries threaten lineups, with Fritz Pierce sidelined for Huron and Tony Daschel hurt for the Tigers as prep fans pack central South Dakota venues.
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KABR
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Howard Wood
Sioux Falls
Warriors
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Nelson
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Fritz Pierce
John Dorsey
Dorsey
Frank Stewart
Gene Lewallen
Mitchell
Yankton
Madison
Brookings
Watertown
Yankton Bucks
Synthetic ball debate roils major league baseball talks
In New York on November 11 1945 reports surface that the 1944 model ball may use a synthetic rubber core replacing balata prompting minor leagues to favor a livelier ball next season. Ford Frick says no discussion at league meetings. Also notes Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy on T formation fumbling and Rip Sewell’s Army rejection plus Jackie Rockne at Campion Academy as a 140 pound left handed passer.
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Newark News
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Ford Frick
Rip Sewell
Army
Camp Blanding
Fla
Jackie Rockne
Notre Dame
Campion Academy
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Wisconsin Faces Ten Former Badgers in Michigan Tilt
In Ann Arbor on November 11, Wisconsin transfers plus ten former Badgers bolster Michigan for a big clash with Stuhldreher. Notable names include Elroy Hirsch and Fred Negus for Michigan, while Wisconsin deploys seven starters and five reserve exiles.
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Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
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Stuhldreher
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Wally Dreyer
Johnny Gallagher
Bob Hanslik
Ene Hank Qlshanski
Rob Rennebohm
Farnham Johnson
Earl Maves
Crisler
Dame
Iowa
Stuhldretier
Badger
Hirsch
Wink
Negus
Ohio State
Michigan Purdue Dominate Western Conference Standings
Chicago reports show Michigan and Purdue leading the Western Conference with four and five wins. Purdue tops scoring with 144 points to Michigan 135, while Michigan leads defensively allowing 25 points in four games. Northwestern trails in yardage but Indiana remains strong in passing. Bob Hoernschemeyer of Indiana leads in passing pace with 481 yards, and Elroy Hirsch of Michigan leads in individual scoring with seven touchdowns.
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Purdue
Chicago
Wolverines
Boilermakers
Northwestern
Wildcats
Indiana
Wolverine
Hoosiers
Northwest
Ulinois
Elrox
Crazy Legs
Hirsch
Mica
Graham
Bray
Illinis
Althouen Boris Dimancheff
Wit
Eddie McGovern
Milnais
Dimancher
McGovern
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Hoernschemeyer
Texas League Urged To Resume Operation
Dallas reports the Texas League fathers plan a Saturday meeting to discuss resuming play. President J Alvin Gardner expresses strong belief baseball will return next year, noting no Axis threat, hotels ready to host players, and fans wanting baseball. He says the league is financially sound with franchises in good shape.
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J. Alvin Gardner
Texas
Gardner
Tulare Sportsmen Bag Three Deer In Hills
Tulare Nov 11 three deer were bagged by a group from Tulare Feavnen who hunted the Jack Hills. Group members included Walter Steinbis Dick Blume Roy Delaney Milton Hoag Pete McCoy and Laird Swaney.
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Tulare Feavnen
Jack Hills
Walter Steinbis
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Roy Delaney
Milton Hoag
Pete McCoy
Laird Swaney
Armour League Players Moonlight on Winter Bowling Teams
Huron Armour baseball members Ernie Reimers Rupert McDowell Hank Struck Earl Langkop Russ Bullis Herb Peterson Dutch Blair join Star Montgomery Ward Huronite DeLuxe Supreme clubs and Niw. P Local Office in winter bowling leagues with one price admission for tonight’s grid clash.
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Rupert McDowell
Hank Struck
Montgomery ‘Ward
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Russ Bullis
Herb Peterson
Supreme Club
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Niw.p
Industrial League
Conn Proves He Still Has What It Takes
ST LOUIS November 11 1940 Cpl Billy Conn boxing at Jefferson Barracks with boxers George Beek and Jim Ritchie. He showed timing footwork and a strong left hook that kept him among top heavyweight contenders while serving in the military.
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ST. Louis
Billy Conn
Jefferson Bartracks
George Beek
Pyt
Jim Ritchie
Graham Lone Offensive Threat for Notre Dame Clash
Chicago November 11 Otto Graham Northwestern left halfback stands as the Wildcats sole realistic threat as they face No 1 Notre Dame in Evanston in a noted passing duel. Notre Dame counters with Johnny Lujack and a deep corps of ball carriers led by Julie Hykovich Bob Kelly and Angelo Bertelli era records. Graham racked up four touchdowns and a 76 rushing yards against Wisconsin and has 25 completions in 49 attempts for 1092 yards this season as Northwestern vows to upset the defending champions.
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Otto Graham
Northwestern Wildcats
Otto
Notre Dame
Evanston
Johnny Lujack
Angelo Bertelli
Graham
Frank Leahy
Bill Daley
Michigan
Julie Hykovich
Bob Kelly
Wildcats
Northwestern
Navy
Herman Frickey
Don Busimire
Wisconsin
Purple
Pro Football Playoff Site Decision Looms in Los Angeles
On November 11 1932 officials discuss holding the proposed NPFL championship playoff between the Eastern and Western divisions in Los Angeles. Ralph Chick Coliseum manager says talks with Army and league officials are ongoing awaiting a final decision. Loop leaders are the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins.
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Easstern
National Professional Football League
Ralph Chick
Army
Chicago Bears
Wash ‘Ington
Brill Transferred From Army To Marines
Pi-Marty Brill former Notre Dame halfback and Loyola University of Los Angeles coach is being released from the Army Air Forces as a staff sergeant to accept a commission as first lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
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Marines
Santa Ana
Calif
Marty Brill
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Loyola University of Los Angeles
Army Air Forces
Marine Corps
Informal football at Harvard stadium draws sparse crowd
Cambridge reports a ghost town scene at Harvard Stadium with only a sparse crowd, six writers in the press box, and prices of 30 cents admission. The piece notes faded color and low attendance while contrasting past greats and averages, including Harmon and 110.5 rushing yards.
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Dear Morse
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Albi Booth
Yale
Barry Wood
Jane
Camp Edwards
Worcester Tech
Tufts
Boston College
Duck Population Increases Five Times Since 1936
In the fall the duck population has risen dramatically from a 1936 low of about 27 million to an estimated 150 million. Ducks United and government efforts rehabilitated breeding marshes across Canada, aided by US sportsmen funding a lend-lease style project. Federal experts accept 150 million as the probable birds in North America for 1900.
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Canada
United States
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
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