Revival of PGA Tourney Could Return in Fall 1944
Dudley of the Professional Golfers Association says revival of the PGA Championship is seriously under consideration with two to three bidding cities possible for a fall event. The classic was suspended during the war and may return with a new committee overseeing the arrangement. He notes the organization holds $15,000,000 in war bonds, with $200,000 donated to war charities.
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Resident Proposes rsdn Baseball on Base Run Plan
Hap Dumont advocates allowing batters to advance to first or third base after a hit and to continue around the bases in that direction. The plan aims to reduce double plays and create two-way base-running action for fans, with outs assigned on sacrifices. The idea will be tested at the 10th annual national semifinal tournament next August.
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Lampe Sets 14 Game Basketball Schedule for U Georgia
Elmer Lampe unveiled a 14 game basketball slate for the University of Georgia. Four games pit against Georgia service teams and a pair of Georgia Tech meetings mark the schedule with two games in February.
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Georgia Pre-Flight Opens Season With 47 33 Win Over Robins
In Athens Georgia Pre-Flight opened basketball play with a 47 to 33 victory over Robins Field Army Jet team from Macon. Robins guard Anderson scored 11 points while Dillon Harris added eight for the Pre-Flighters as Army fliers entered with four wins and two losses.
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AAU Track and Field Meets Set for February
The 56th American championships are planned for February 26 at Madison Square Garden. The winter program includes Millrose A A games February 5, Boston A A games February 12, New York A C games February 19, Nationals February 26 and the 1 0 4 A championships March 4 at MSG with key events at Chicago and Cleveland. Notable entrants include Hulse, Dodds, Burnham, Smms, Hart, and Mitchell.
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Duke Falls to Coast Guard in Close Contest
Duke led 32 28 early but Coast Guard took the lead with five minutes left as Hendrix sparked a late rally. Wright led Duke with 16 points before fouling out. Harris topped Coast Guard with 19 points as Duke drops to 3 losses in six games. Hyde and Bledsoe keyed guard play for Duke while Gantt sat out.
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Injured Georgia Tech Fullback Expected For Bowl
Georgia Tech fullback Ed Scharfschwerdt weighing 190 pounds suffered a broken nose and minor injuries in a scrimmage pile up at Grant Field. Officials said the injuries are not serious and he should be ready to play Tulsa in the Sugar Bowl.
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Harmon writes of recovery after air force crash
Lt. Tom Harmon reports to his parents from a base hospital in China that his burns are nearly healed and his vigor is not yet back. He notes he was rescued by Chinese guerrillas after his fighter plane was shot down two months ago and mentions his past two close calls with death as a Michigan All America football star.
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Georgia Tech Surplus Despite War Strains in 1942-43
State audit shows Georgia Tech athletic association turned a deficit into a 41 165 surplus for the year ending June 30 despite war conditions. Football ticket sales rose to 197 487 from 154 651 while scholarship costs totaled 52 640 and fund earnings 43 772.
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Giants Aim to Clinch East Title in Key showdown
Giants and Redskins clash for Eastern Conference glory at Polo Grounds as New York seeks another upset win to secure the crown. The injury battered Redskins hope for a sturdy run, while the Giants rely on a tight defense and Baugh’s pass raids to decide the division.
Toronto Hockey Club Defeats Chicago 8-4 for Second Place
Toronto defeats Chicago 8-4 in front of 8 618 fans at Varsity Arena. Johnny Marois shined in his first appearance in goal as the Maple Leafs vaulted into sole possession of second in the NHL standings.
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Return Of Two Lettermen To Panthers Is Probable
Coach Virgil Yow hinted Nostrand and Porter may rejoin the High Point Panthers boosting depth for the 1944 season. Nostrand at six nine and Porter at six three are veterans who could strengthen the lineup as the team schedules games with Catawba Davidson Guilford and Charlotte among others.
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Mercury Directors Plan Gloves Event Meeting
The Mercury Athletic Club board will meet at 7 30 Monday night at Service Craft Engravers to map plans for the annual Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament to be held here in February. Plans for entertaining the wives of club members will also be discussed at the dinner meeting on Monday December 27.
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College basketball scores from multiple cities and venues
A rushed basket listing across many campuses reports results including Baldwin-Wallace 35 Rochester 34 in Rochester New Jersey, Villanova 42 over Princeton, and Northwestern 4a Notre Dame Stokimboman in Lancaster. Other scores include Great Lakes 68 Purdue 52 and Cornell 51 over Philadelphia’s Temple, with several more matchups across Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and beyond.
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Amateur Boxing Tourney Set for Charlotte Armory
Charlotte to host the Golden by viz fresh air fund boxing tournament February 17 19 at the armory. The event is the Carolinas official championship with winners sent to New York for the tournament of champions. Open and Junior classes for civilian amateurs 16 and 17, entries open January 1, with expected service member dominance.
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Luke Appling Reports To Fort Sheridan
Chicago White Sox veteran shortstop Luke Appling reported to his local draft board in Chicago and will be sent to Fort Sheridan for his first year in the army. He arrived from Atlanta and quipped that ducking bullets cannot be worse than ducking bad hops in the infield.
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Peanut Butter Allocation Doubles to Million Pounds
The INS reports total peanut butter allocation for this year at one million pounds, up from 470 million pounds last year, outlining significant growth in supply for nut butter products.
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Bulla Fights Rain to 65 in Miami Open Third Round
Atlanta pro Johnny Bulla shot 65 in a downpour to move within three of leader Steve Warga Jr. at the $5,000 Miami Open. Warga, working night shifts, held a 54-hole total of 210. Bulla posted 65 after a 31-34 front and 34 back while Craig Wood faded to 219.
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Former League Hurler Uble To Coach Senators
Ossie Bluege announced that former pitcher Uble will coach the Washington Senators. He replaces Benny Bengough who resigned to return to a War job at a St. Louis factory. Uble pitched for Cleveland Detroit and the New York Yankees and has coached with the Chicago Cubs and minor league clubs.
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Tar Heel Jayvees Triumph Over Army Air Force 46 28
In Chapel Hill the Tar Heel Jayvees defeated the Army Air Force Safety Squadron 46 to 28 in a prelude to the varsity game. Tar Heels surged to a 23 7 halftime lead before the Soldiers battled back, with Tom Byrd Eddie Teague and Mannie Alvarez scoring in double figures.
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Shea to Stage National Swim Meets at Emory
Emory University coach Ed Shea said the National Amateur Athletic Union granted permission for two championship meets. He will organize events to crown the men in the 150 yard backstroke and women in the 440 yard freestyle. Tentative dates place the men’s title January 15 with the Southeastern AAU indoor championships. the women’s title may be February 19.
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Flying Tackle Fells Jewelry Thief in Miami Window Raid
Fred C. Slater, a jewelry store manager, tackled a stranger who emerged from the diamond room. The man dropped seven trays of rings totaling 252 rings valued at $3,000 on a downtown sidewalk. Scarboro noted the intruder carried ration tickets worth hundreds of gallons of gasoline, drawing OPA interest.
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