Merry Christmas for The Blue Goose Ends in Cold Garage
Currie’s famed car receives gifts like seat covers fuel and anti freeze but misses a New Orleans trip as Bill departs for the Sugar Bowl. The column weighs in on Charlie Justice versus Trippi, praising Justice as the better Charlie in the Georgia-Notre Dame style clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Goose
Currie
Gal
Bill
New Orleans
Trippi
Georgia
Charlie
Choo-Choo
Justice
Basketball debate swirls over Oregon Kentucky prospects
New York reports a heated talk on whether Oregon can oust Kentucky after its 1943 44 season performances. Wyoming and Utah loom with possible comebacks as the Utes rebuild their title squad while Jimmy Reese leads the five eight scoring threat for Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oregon
NYU
Kentucky
Wyoming
Utah
Utes
Jimmy Reese
Kenny Sailors
Johnny Donaldson
Georgia
Today’s Guest Star John Mooney Reflects on Coaches Returning
John Mooney of the Salt Lake Telegram notes that many athletic coaches served in national programs during the war and had to rejoin civilian life to reach the firing line, highlighting the transition from military to peacetime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mooney
Salt Lake Telegram
Armed Forces
OH BROTHER Athletics Family Style at Le High U
A fragment notes Edwin and Eric Eriksen on the wrestling team and Frank and Karl Rinhart involved in athletics at Le High University. The text suggests a family style approach to sports coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh, Brother Athletics
Lehigh U
Edwin
Eric Eriksen
Frank
Karl Rinhart
End of the Line: Interleague Sale Sparks Arena Trade
The Boston Celtics of the Baseball Association of America bought Dutch Garfinkle from the Rochester Royals, marking the first recorded inter league sale of a cage star. Clyde Lindsey of LSU is set to marry four days before the Cotton Bowl. teammates plan a cotton bale tribute instead of rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Celtics
Baseball Association of America
Dutch Garfinkle
Rochester Royals
Dutch
Nationals
Clyde Lindsey
Louisiana State
Charles Beckwith boxing bout postponed to February 3
The 10 round boxing match between Ezra Charles of Cincinnati light weight and Booker Beckwith of Gary Indiana, scheduled for Monday night in Chicago, is pushed to February 3 due to a hand injury Charles suffered. Promoter Ken Zenoff cited Ohio state boxing commission doctors noting he cannot fight for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Booker Beckwith
Gary
Ind
Charles
Ken Zenoff
Ohio State Boxing Commission
Quail Shot Drops Bird at Hatfield Feet in Joplin
Gene Hatfield and a friend were bird hunting in Joplin when a quail rose suddenly. The bird struck the gun barrel and died instantly, breaking its neck at Hatfield's feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Gene Hatfield
Hatfield
Eddie Sobczak Stars on Spartan Teams
Eddie Sobczak, a Michigan State football end, is listed as a first string outfielder on the Spartan baseball squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Sobczak
Michigan
Spartan
Halas Names Governali Top T Formation Prospect
George Halas selects Paul Governali of the Boston Yanks as the outstanding T formation quarterback prospect in pro football. The text notes large orders for the NFL record and roster manual come from libraries outside league territory and mentions Arkansas and Mississippi trading football decisions each year from 1928 to 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Football League
George Halas
Paul Governali
Boston Yanks
Arkansas
Mississippi
North Carolina Writers Off On Trip to Cover Sugar Bowl
A group of North Carolina and Virginia sports editors and reporters depart Greensboro for Gulfport to cover the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans featuring the Tar Heels against Georgia. The official press party includes names from the Greensboro Daily News Norfolk Virginian Pilot High Point Enterprise Winston-Salem Sentinel and more. The crew travels Friday to Gulfport and then to New Orleans with several reporters accompanied by spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
New Orleans
North Carolina
Virginia
Greensboro
Gulfport
Miss
Tar Heels
Georgia
Gulfport Today
Smith Barrier
Greensboro Daily News
Bill Cox
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Bill Currie
High Point Enterprise
Carleton Byrd
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Auncey Durden
Richmond
Lee Kirby
Charlottes
WBT
Ray Reeve
Raleigh
WRAL
Carolina
Elmer Doettinger
Wilson
Tobacco Network
R. W. Madry
Jake Wade
University News Bureau
UCLA Illini Resume Drills Ahead of Rose Bowl
Pasadena reports the Illini and Bruins sharpen for their Rose Bowl clash after a holiday break. Quarterbacks Ernie Case and Perry Moss lead passing in a contest that may hinge on field generalship and poise. Case totals include 95 passes with 42 completions for 868 yards and 11 touchdowns. Moss has 61 attempts with 30 completions for 233 yards and two TDs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Illinois
U.C.L.A
Illini
Perry Moss
Bruins
Ernie Case
Moss
Case
Williams Election Tops Auburn Squad Favorite Athlete Poll
In a fan poll conducted among Auburn football players Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox received the most votes. The result marks Williams as the favorite athlete chosen by the squad amid regional interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Auburn
Classical High Defeats Granby 21-14 in Orange Bowl Benefit
In Miami the Classical High School of Lynn Massachusetts upset Granby High of Norfolk Virginia 21 to 14 at the Orange Bowl stadium. The crowd of 18 139 watched New England’s eleven end Granby’s 82 game winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Classical High School
Lynn
Mass
Granby High
Norfolk
Classical
Mahi Shrine Temple
New England
Granby
Elephant gazes at Christmas gift from Lum and Abner creator
Hollywood notes a 50 year old elephant wore a sign reading Merrymas to the Laucks found among Christmas gifts. The animal was sent by W. C. Stroupe of Corsicana Texas to Lum of Lum and Abner fame. Last year Stroupe sent a parrot, the prior year a non descript bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Lauck
Laucks
W. C. Stroupe
Corsicana
Tex
Lum
Abner
Stroube
Medley of college lineups hints at wide player mix
A reader overview lists numerous colleges and players linked to All America selections, highlighting varied lineups and multiple schools such as Duke Georgia Tech and St. Olaf. The piece notes families, twins, and sibling connections among athletes and mentions several universities and colleges with standout names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Hart Xavier
Colorado College
Tennessee Tech
Pomona College
Franklin Col
Givens
C.C.N.C
Colorado
Duke
Georgia Tech
Drake
Oklahoma
Temple
Villanova
de Pauw
Northwestern
All Americas
Okey
Obie
Penn State
Wallace Tripplett
Frank Miller
Washington and Lee
Holley
Holley and Lilly
Baker
Mason
Weaver
Wilberforce
Blackburn
Wyoming
Fields
Eliot
Burns
West Virginia
Reno
Devonshire
Richmond
Nelsons
St. Olaf's
Meeks
Humble
South Carolina
Rice
Florida A. & M
Wilsons
Williams
Wards Smiths
Clarks
Johnsons
J. Jacksons
Georgetown
Dolan
Walsh
Murphy
Master
Montana State
Meester
Augustana
Massa
Massey
Pittsburgh
Ferrer
Kentucky
Oklahoma-Texas A. & M
Collins
Brewer
Dry
Welch
Allsup
Ballentine
Pollet Cited as NL's Top Pitcher for 1946
Handsome Howie Pollet of the St. Louis Cardinals topped the National League in earned run average 2.10 and led in innings pitched 266 and wins 21 for 1946. Johnny Sain of the Braves was runner up in ERA 3.21 and also won 20 games. Pollet, a left hander from Houston, returned strong after service and helped the Cardinals win the pennant drive and World Series opener. The Dodgers and Reds posted team ERAs of 3.05 and 3.07 respectively. The Dodgers used eight pitchers in one Sept 25 game to tie a major league record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Grubb
New York
Howie Pollet
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston
New Orleans
Braves
Johnny Sain
Pollet
Cliff Melton
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Sain
Brooklyn
Boston Red Sox
Cardinal
Murry Dickson
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ed ‘Head
Johnny Schmitz
Chicago Cubs
Montin Kennedy
Cardinals
Dodgers
Reds
Phillies
Louis
Tami
NAVY
Army-Navy
Army
Johnny Pesky
Crosse Plate
Harry
Cat) Mises
Indoor Polo Opens New York Season With Guard Trio
Indoor polo returns to New York in a banner year as top riders resume after service. Squadron A of the New York Guard expected to field the finest polo trio in the area. A list of riders and college connections follows, including names such as Engen from North Dakota and George Washington drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Guard
Cardinal Coach Conzelman Drops 40 Pounds
Jimmy Conzelman the Chicago Cardinals coach shed forty pounds while preparing his grid team for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Conzelman
Chicago Cardinal
Johnson Flays Sport Gamblers in Western League\
Senator Ed Johnson of Colorado demands a strict, vigilant stance against gambling in baseball. He urges eternal vigilance and firm enforcement of league rules to prevent gambling scandals, warning that players or clubs will be penalized without mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Colorado
Year of Thrilling 1946 Sports Moments
Central Press recalls a year of dramatic events in 1946 sports. Highlights include Mauriello versus Louis at Yankee Stadium, the Army Navy game, the 1946 World Series, Zale versus Graziano, Mangrum’s golf playoff, Eternal Reward’s American Derby victory, the Indianapolis race, Army Notre Dame, Army Michigan, Santa Anita photo finish, The Masters winner Keiser, Feller’s no hitter, and McKenley’s quarter-mile record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mina
Louis Mauriello
Yankee Stadium
Tami Mauriello
Louis
Tami
Ted Williams
Zale
Washington Park
Indianapolis
George Robson
Jimmy Jackson
Radio Stars Schedule Dec 26 Reflect Network Corrections
Radio listings show December 26 schedule with late corrections by networks. It notes time adjustments for standard vs daylight timing and details many programs across CBS NBC ABC and others, ending with notes on players like Max Zaslofsky and coach Turk Edwards.
Schroeder Wins as Australia’s Cup Hopes Dimmed in Melbourne
Ted Schroeder stunned John Bromwich 3-6 6-1 6-2 0-6 6-3 in the opening Davis Cup singles, while Jack Kramer outlasted Dinny Pails 8-6 6-2 9-7. The Americans, aiming to clinch the cup in doubles with Bromwich and Adrian Quist, delivered a major setback to Australia’s title defense in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
Melbourne
Ted Schroeder
John Bron
Jack Kramer
Bromwich
Adrian Quist
United States
Schroeder
Bison Readying for January 3 Away Game at Lynchburg
After a holiday break the Black Bison basketball team resumes practice for the January 3 trip to Lynchburg Virginia. They will not return home until January 10 unless January 7 open date is filled. The team has two wins and three losses so far this year. Coach Tony Simeon aims to mold a polished lineup from available players as Burlington looms January 14 in conference play. Richard Crowder is expected to be the standout, with Wray Hunsucker providing strong support as the team builds around his scoring threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Virginia
Bison
Mr. Airy
Wilson
Wilmingon
Tony Simeon
Burlington
High Point
Richard Crowder
Wray Hunsucker
Crowder
Rangy Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boone
Johnson City
Durham
Wake Forest
da Soth Bank of da Gowanis
Western Union
Enterprise
Charlie Justice
Hugh 5
Fullerton
Bill Leckenby
Richard and
Russell Jones
Weissport
Charles and
Garvin Jones
Havertown
Heck Brothers
Guy
Theodore
Heck
Lotate
Bay
Matchcock Beverage Company
Guilford Avenue
By Jack Lordi
Georgie Abrams
Marcel Cerdan
France
Times-Dispatch
Wilson Garrison
Charlotte Observer
Hugo Germino
Durham Sun
Dick Herbert
Raleigh News and Observer
Jack Horner
Durham Herald
Ray Howe
Charlotte News
Neale Patrick
Raleigh Times
Frank Spencer
Winston-Salerm Journal
Leroy Limeriy
Asheville Citizen-Times
UCLA
Ednace
Rubish
T—Rust
Dartmouth
Col. G
Stain
Howard
Col
C—Grimes
Berden
Lehigh
T-—Wead
Coe College
Werts
Lincoln
U. Q—Payne
U. H
Grinnell
Slaughter
Capital
Wildman
Tennessee
Diamond Stars
DiMaggio
U. T
Bucky Walters
G—Dickey
Geneva
Col. c
Southworth
Grinnell College
G—Mulcahy
Middlebury College
T—Koenig
Cuyler
Tulane
Q—Alexander
Howard College
ti—Collins
Hope College
H—Joe Jackson
Florida A. M
Boudreau—Forham
T—Stein
U. of
Army Air Force
Red Birds
Penant
Eddie Dyer
Max Lanier
Mexico
North Dakota
George Washington
Dead Enders
E~grimm
Heidelberg College
Savage
Ricmond y—Harsh
Adrian College
Lynch
Centre College
G—Wilder
T—Ryle
Yankton College
Stark
Brazon
Carregie Tech
H—Heary
Colgate
Frett
St. Vincent
Fetter
Wittenberg College
Slobodynak
Florida
Barzilaukas
Yale
Derrick
Chattanooga
Q—Vanden Heuvel
St. Thomas
Col. Q—Bike
Colorado Mines
H—Giacopuzzi
Santa Clara
Q—Shanks
F—Wojciechowski
Purdue
Johnson Flays Sport Gamblers
Walter L. Johns
Central Press
Tocal
Just Plain
Patti Clayton
Dbs
Jack Armstrong
Abe Capt
Mbs
Weat
Farrell, Seriai
Abe Tennessee Jed
Abc
Tom Mix
Buck Rogers
Quincy Howe
Walter Kiernan
Abc-East
Terry
Abc-West
Hop Harrigan
Abe
Cbs
Sky King
Mbs-Weat
Lowell Thomas
Nbc
Mr. Keen
Basic
Quiz
Abc-Basic
Arthur Hale
Basiec
Kaltenborn
Bill Brandt
Aldrich
Cbs Lum
Mark Warn
Jack Haley
Nbe
Reece Kaye
Abe Antonini
Cantor
Finnegan
Turk Edwards
Washington Redskin
Basketball Association of America
Max Zaslofsky
Chicago Stags
Kramer
Pails
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!