Hometown To Heap Honor On Army's Doc Blanchard
Hometown Bishopville plans a banquet for Anthony Blanchard known as Doc to salute the Army football star on Christmas furlough from West Point. Governor Williams will speak as Rotary Kiwanis Lions and Pilot clubs host the event with more than 350 seated attendees.
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Duncan Bishopville
S. C
Doc Blanchard
Doc
Felix
Anthony
U. S. Military Academy
Ransome J. Williams
West Point
St. Stanislas School
Bay St. Louis
Miss
St. Stanislas
University of North Carolina
Sousin
Point
Sumter
Southwest Oklahoma City Tournament Scores
In the Southwest Oklahoma City tournament Kansas defeated Rice 42 to 34, Baylor beat Pepperdine 40 to 36, Oklahoma downed Texas Christian University 44 to 30, and Oklahoma A&M triumphed over Texas 69 to 34.
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Southwest
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Rice
Baylor
Pepperdine
Oklahoma
Texas Christian University
Oklahoma A. & M
Texas
Can a Bushel of Corn Be Produced for 6 Cents
The piece concludes yes a bushel can be produced for 6 cents. It cites hybrid seed cost at about $1 per acre and notes yield about 17 bushels per acre with all other inputs unchanged. Field cost reported at 6 cents per bushel.
Newhouser Is Named Hurler Of 45 Season
Hal Newhouser of the Detroit champion Tigers is chosen by The Sporting News as the outstanding pitcher for 1945. Other top honorees include Philip K. Wrigley, Ossie Bluege, and Joe Mathes. Minor leaguers Bruce Dudley, Lefty O Doul, and Gil Coan also receive recognition and a spring tryout with the Senators.
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ST. Louis
Hal Newhouser
Detroit Rs
Sporting News
National Sports Weekly
Philip K. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Ossie Bluege
Washington Senators
Joe Mathes
St. Louis Cardinals
Bruce Dudley
Louisville American Association Colonels
Frank
Lefty) O'Doul
San Francisco
Pacific Coast League Seals
Gil Coan
Chattanooga Southern Association Lookouts
Oklahoma Aggies Meet With Kansas In Semi Final Showdown
In Oklahoma City tonight the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks face the once beaten Oklahoma Aggies in the first of two semi final games in the all college tournament. Star players include Bob Kurland for Kansas and Charlie Black for Oklahoma with coaches Alba and Forrest C Allen leading their teams. The Aggies beat Texas 69 to 34 in the first round while Kansas defeated Rice.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Aggies
University of Kansas
Kansas
Aggies
Bob Kurland
Charlie Black
Alba
Forrest C
Phog) Allen
University of Oklahoma
Baylor
Texas
Rice
Gamecocks Prep for Gator Bowl Wake Forest Meeting
South Carolina's 32 player squad completed a morning workout after Christmas, with a final rehearsal session planned before an early train to Jacksonville. They will meet Wake Forest on January 1 in the Gator Bowl, as Coach Johnny McMillan emphasizes passing and punt coverage drills.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Fla
Wake Forest
Johnny McMillan
Bulldogs and Tulsa Prepare for Oil Bowl Showdown
In Houston, Tulsa's Golden Hurricane arrives today and Georgia's Bulldogs roll in tomorrow for the second Oil Bowl contest at Rice Stadium. Tulsa will start with a private practice this afternoon greeted by Mayor Otis Massey and a large welcome party, while Georgia opens practice tomorrow afternoon as 27,000 fans are expected for the bowl game.
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Houston
Texas
Tulsa
Golden Hurricane
Georgia
Bulldogs
Otis Massey
Rice Stadium
Tar Heels Face NYU in Garden Showdown for National Title
North Carolina arrives in New York to battle NYU at Madison Square Garden in a marquee intersectional clash. The Tar Heels, led by Jim Jordan and Bob Paxton, seek to upset NYU’s undefeated team as St. Joseph’s visit Philadelphia follows.
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New York City
North Carolina
Big City
Dixie
New York University
Madison Square Garden
Tar Heels
St. Joseph
Philadelphia
Convention Hall
Ben Carnevale
Howard Cann
White Phantoms
Madison Boys’ Court
Garden
Carnevale
N.Y.A
N.C.A.A
Violet
New York
Carolina In the Garden
Carolina
Chapel Hill
Jim Jordan
Helms
Bob Paxton
John Dillon
Don Anderson
Taylor Thorne
England
N.Y.U
Frank Mangiapane
Sid Tanenbaum
Adolph Schayes
Don Forman
Marty Goldstein
Quint
Join Dillon
Koslowski's Cold Worries Holy Cross Ahead of Bowl
Holy Cross faced concern as Stan Koslowski's cold and frigid conditions lingered five days before the Orange Bowl meeting with Miami. A scrimmage was delayed due to missing travel trunks and the Crusaders borrowed uniforms amid blistered heels from yesterday’s practice.
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Miami
Fla
Stan Koslowski
Holy Cross
University of Miami
Koslowski
John da Grosa
Crusaders
Braves Star McCarthy Becomes Suburban Policeman
Johnny McCarthy Boston Braves first baseman, who recently shed his navy uniform, will join suburban Highwood as a special police officer on January 2. Police Chief Ted Benvenuti announced the appointment, with McCarthy expected to report after a Fort Lauderdale spring training. He batted .304 in 1943.
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Chicago
Johnny McCarthy
Boston Braves
Highwood
Ted Benvenuti
McCarthy
Midebruary
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Rose Bowl's Colorful History of Immortal Perfect Plays
Pasadena reports celebrate Rose Bowl heroics from USC Duke 1939 to Notre Dame 1925 and Alabama 1935. Notable feats include Doyle Nave to Al Krueger for a late 19 yard winner, Muller's 53 yard pass, Kmetovic punt return, Layden interceptions, Pinckett touchdowns, and Roy Riegels infamous 63 yard wrong way run.
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Pasadena
Doyle Nave
al Krueger
Southern California
Duke
California
Harold
Brick) Muller
Brodie Stephens
Pete Kmetovic
Stanford
Dixie Howell
Watones
Alabama
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Ernie Pinckett
USC
Pitt
Bill Daddie
Washington
Gene Gray
Oregon State
Toby Uansa
Roy Riegels
Riegels
Georgia Tech
Bears Sign Late Oregon State Gridiron Star
Chicago, Dec. 27. Frank Ramsey former Oregon State guard and El Toro Marine has signed a 1946 contract with the Chicago Bears. Ramsey is the fourth player signed in a week along with Sid Luckman George Lee and Bill Hempel. Also notes fertilizer importance for soybeans potash and dolomitic limestone urged by Dr. W L Nelson.
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Chicago
Frank Ramsey
Oregon State
el Toro Marines
Chicago Bears
George Halas
Ramsey
Bears
Halas
Sid Luckman
George Lee
Bill Hempel
Alabama Far From In Shape To Meet Trojans
Pasadena reports coach Frank Thomas says Alabama’s $4 man squad must improve fitness for Rose Bowl. Ten has a broken jaw. Frankie Sinkwich’s helmet lost. Tew’s status uncertain. Alabama players arriving late in Alhambra. Cra vath’s USC aiming to be near par.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Bomans
Alhambra
South Pasadena High School
Lowell Tew
Southern California
Trojans
Ten
Tuscaloosa
Wally Butts
Georgia
Thomas
Frankie Sinkwich
Harry Gilmer
Marty Gilmer
Hollywood
Hank Crisp
Red Drew
Tew
California
Jeff Cravath
DiMag Back With Yankees In 1946 Comeback Drive
Joe DiMaggio trains vigorously to reclaim a New York Yankees outfield role after his 1942 World Series departure. He vows a strict schedule across Florida and in St Petersburg as veteran teammates return, while experts advise patience amid strong rivals like Hank Greenberg and Ted Williams.
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New York
Joe DiMensie
DiMage
New York Yankee
Hank Greenberg
Cecil Travis
New York Athletic
Yankee Stadium
Joe
Florida
Birds
St. Petersburg
Tommy Henrich
Charley Keller
di Io
Phil Rizzuto
Joe Gordon
Guieseppe
Dominic
Boston
Ted Williams
Detroit
Boxing Roundup of Last Night's Fights
In Brockton Jon Kakew 168 from Brockton KO'd Billy Johnson 165 from Brooklyn in the early bout. In Newark Allie Stolz 145'5 of Newark defeated George Hanoford 13615 of Los Angeles over eight rounds. Willie Davis 171 of New York stopped Bob Leadbetter 1672 of Newark in three rounds.
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Brockton
Mass
Jon Kakew
Billy Johnson
Brooklyn
Newark
N. J
Allie Stolz
George Hanoford
Los Angeles
Willie Davis
New York
Bob Leadbetter
Neward
Blue Gray Will Meet Saturday In Montgomery
Montgomery hosts the eighth annual North South all star football game at Cramton Bowl with 27 colleges represented. Fifteen southern schools and 12 from above the Mason-Dixon line supply players. coaches include Lynn Waldorf and Ray Morrison among others.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery's
Mason-Dixon Line
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Temple
Ray Morrison
Holy Cross
Penn State
Penn A
St. Joseph's
Duquesne
Indiana
Brown
Pittsburgh
Washington State
Fordham
Syracuse
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Bernie Moore
Louisiana State
Matty Bell
Southern Methodist
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi State
Bayor
Texas
Arkansas
William & Mary
Wake Forest
Virginia
Vanderbilt
Tulsa
Chattanooga
Denver New Mexico Coaches Predict Jitters Before New Year Showdown
Denver and New Mexico rivals acknowledge opponent pressure ahead of their sun belt clash in El Paso. Coaches say anything may happen as both teams resume heavy practice after the holiday period. The report notes optimistic chatter despite jitters.
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EL Paso
Tex
Denver
New Mexico
Coaches Call for Better Facilities for Youth Recreation
Five top football coaches including Berie Moore of LSU urged expanded playgrounds parks and sports facilities to meet expected postwar demand. Northwestern's Lynn Waldorf Temple's Morrison Georgia's Dodd and others supported building more parks tennis courts and stadiums to foster youth physical development.
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Montgomery
Ala
America
Bernie Moore
Louisiana State
LSU
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Morrison
Temple
Matty Bell
Joe Boy Deda
Georgia
Dodd
Moore
Nie
Waldorf
Football conference talks bubble on Baton Rouge plan
A Southeast Conference inquiry in February or March could authorize a major football event at Baton Rouge Louisiana. If approved the plan would expand Louisiana State University stadium to 75000 seats. The idea hinges on conference approval and potential rejection.
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New York
Baton Rouge
Southeastern Conference
Louisiana State U
Harry Mendel
Canada
Mexico City
Major le
Ace Hs
Golden anniversary game set by Allegheny College
Little Allegheny College Meadville Pa plans a golden anniversary basketball game on Feb 28. Allegheny began basketball in 1896 when the sport was only five years old. Historical notes mention other sports milestones and rumors about Dr Jock Sutherland returning to pro football as Steelers coach.
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Little
Allegheny College
Meadville
Allegheny
Catalina Island
Moscow
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh Steelers
Purviance’s team extends streak before setback to Bokins
Coach S. W. Purviance boasts a 49 game losing skid for his high school basketball squad. In the next game Bokins finally ends a long run by beating them, after the string had included a 16 game slide against their opponent.
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Power OF the Press
S. W. Purviance
Boykins
Miami Orange Bowl lineup lists players from several states
The Miami Orange Bowl starting unit features six players from New Jersey, two from Pennsylvania, one from Georgia and two from Florida. Ralph Ivins, last year’s Persian G command heavyweight champ, trains at Fort Monmouth after a recent army discharge. Also noted is emphasis on selecting quality chicks, culling pullets, and strict sanitation to boost egg production.
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U. of Miami
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Invaders From Wilmington Highlight High Point Basketball Night
The Black Bison of High Point prep host a highly touted Wilmington high school quint in a non conference clash. Coach Tony Simeon prepares his squad for league play starting mid January while hoping for a revenge win after a prior close game. A capacity crowd is expected with clear weather forecast for tomorrow night.
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Bison
High Point High School
Quint
Wilmington High
Triangle Hosiery
Tony Simeon
Wilmington
Brogden
Leo Brogden
Merly
Wilson High School
Wilson
Simeon
Fran
Jay
Bisons
Wilmington High School
Diplomatic Speeders Safe In Argentina
Buenos Aires reports on a proposed Argentine law giving public officials one to six years in prison for hostile acts or harming foreign relations. If such acts bring war, penalties rise to three to fifteen years. The piece frames immunity concerns for foreign officials.
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Buenos Aires
State Department
Argentina
Alan Watson Drops From National Indoor Tennis Tourney
Alan Watson of Short Hills New Jersey and Princeton University was the only seed missing as the national indoor junior and boys championships entered the third round. Watson was upset by Edward Jacobs of Forest Hills and Dartmouth in a second round match 6 3 4 6 7 5.
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New York
Alan Watson
Short Hills
N. J
Princeton University
Watson
Edward Jacobs
Forest Hills
Dartmouth College
Einstein energy equivalence proven decades after propoundment
The idea that mass converts to energy was proposed in 1905 but not experimentally confirmed until 27 years later.
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