Weather Man Lifts Hopes Of Trojans In New Year clash
Weather observers foresee 70 percent fair skies for the Rose Bowl era contest between Washington and Southern California. The Trojans' coach notes the Washington club is not the same after recent losses and emphasizes the potential of USC’s aerial setup if turf favors passing. Major Schissler cites the improved footing as a factor in a tight game.
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Frank Frawley
Ogy Loewy Dee
Washington
Southtone
Huskies
Trojans
Paul Schissler
Bern van Saternie
Troy
Major
Southern California
Balchunas
Stoves
Atlee Susick
Ralph Welch
Notre Dame
Sam Robinson
Bill Ward
al Akins
California
Sullivan award potential noted for Gil Dodds
The piece discusses Gil Dodds as a prime Sullivan award candidate, highlighting his humble travel routine and self supplied lunch. It also notes Red Schendienst aiming for Slats Marion's Cardinals job, Red’s cousin Paul in the coast guard, and Bob Gantt’s knee operation keeping him from Duke vs Long Island U. It briefly touches on bowl game expectations for Washington, Georgia, and a Ramblin’ Wreck comparison.
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New York
A.A.U
Sullivan
Gil Dodds
al “Red” Schendienst
Rochester
Marion
Cardinals
Coast Guard
Coast
Rangers forward to keep playing with sore foot
Ab Demarco of the Rangers played two hockey games with a sore foot before discovering brown toes. he will continue to play as he can still skate. Charley Graham of the Seals criticizes Pacific Coast League representation on the minor league council for 20 years. Cass Lister of Penn State earns a football letter and appears a leading boxing heavyweight. likely not playing baseball as Marines may transfer him before spring. The Interstate League shows a 139 home runs increase from 1942.
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Ab Demarco
Rangers
Brown
Charley Graham
San Francisco Seals
George
Penn State
Cass
Marines
Bees Knotted Up Cotton Bowl Talk Over Arkansas Bool Weevils
Fort Smith columnist Carl Bell suggests the Arkansas A and M Bool Weevils should be referred to as the Cotton Bell New Year’s Day contest instead of the Oil Bowl. The note playful mocks team naming in a local Southwest American piece.
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Carl Bell
Fort Smith Ark
Arkansas A
M. Bool
Service Dept. officer shoots 63 at Goldsboro course
Lieutenant Horton Smith at Seymour Johnson Field NC scores a nine under par 63 on the Goldsboro course near his base. Marine pitcher Cal Dorsett, now at Camp Elliott, trains with a 20 ounce fragmentation hand grenade. Oscar Roettger reports army life brings new scenery from Naples. San Antonio aviation cadet center lists 15 Golden Gloves champions preparing for the Fort Worth tourney in February.
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Oscar Roettger
Naples
San Antonio, Tex
Aviation Cadet Center
Fort Worth
Boxer Pfc On Chin Wins Prize Fights at Camp Blanding
A Chinese boxer seen at Camp Bland ing Florida is identified as Pfc On Chin. Reports do not confirm if he delivers or receives blows there.
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Camp Blanding
Fla
Pfc
Chin
Tulsa and Tech coaches savor Sugar Bowl training
Tulsa coach Henry Frnka and Georgia Tech's Bill Alexander report the four day practice period in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl is entirely satisfactory. They note weather has hindered workouts but expect a high scoring game with emphasis on forward passing and punt returns by both teams.
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New Orleans
Henry Frnka
Tulsa
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Frnka
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Alexander
Oifers
Eddie P
Bobby Dodd
Tech
Frey Leads NL Fielding For 1943
Lonnie Frey of the Reds tops NL fielding in 1943 with a .980 mark on 873 chances, 13 errors in 112 double plays, as the Reds lead the circuit in fielding. Eddie Miller is the best NL shortstop for the fourth straight year with a high mark, while Elbie Fletcher and Merrill complete the all star infield in fielding averages. Passeau and Riddle share pitching notes for flawless defense, and Lopez along with Livingston head the catchers at .991 with 448 chances and four errors.
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New York
Lonnie Frey
Cincinna Reds
Frey
Earl Adams
Chicago Cubs
Eddie Miller
Reds
Boston Braves
Miller
Elbie Fletcher
Pittsburgh Pirates
Merril
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Dan Litwhiler
St. Louis
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Claude Passeau
Elmer Riddle
Cincinnati
Passeau
al Lopez
Pittsburgh
Livingston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Community Wins First Game At Y
Thomasville's Community Hardware opened the 1943 44 YMCA Municipal basketball season with a 35 22 victory over Sedgefield Army. Conrad led Thomasville with 11 points while Honare added 5 and voter 15.
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Ymca ‘Municipal
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Sedgefield Army
Conrad
Honare
Picku
Seageila
Aidi
Mreen
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Eeeowesseee
Spnor
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Pijanowski
Kearney
Conrad F
Myers
Williams C . GA ES Trotter
Prevost
Ingram
Georgia University Adds ex Tennessee star to coaching staff
Ray Graves, former University of Tennessee center and current Philadelphia- Pittsburgh professional player, has been added to the University of Georgia's coaching staff. Coach John Barnhill stated Tennessee plans to play football next year.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ray Graves
University of Tennessee
Philadelphia- Pittsburgh
John Barnhill
Tennessee
VOLS
Barnhill
Graves On Coach Staff At Tennessee
Georgia athletic association ends fiscal year June 30 with a $23,072 surplus after a $125,952 deficit prior. Rose Bowl draw by Frankie Sinkwich helps finances while football admissions reach $255,313 of $441,289 total income.
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Atlanta
University of Georgia Athletic Association
B. E. Thrasher
Frankie Sinkwich
University of Georgia Able Association
B. E. Thrasher, Jr
Randolph Field Faces Texas In High-Profile New Year Matchup
Randolph Field brings its top passing attack led by Glenn Do to a showdown with Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Texas counters with a nation leading pass defense boasting 32 interceptions and 580 return yards, aiming to stifle the air game.
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Dallas
National Football Statistical Bureau
Glenn Do
Texas
Longhorns
Pennsylvania
Randolph
Shrine All Stars Showdown Looms as Practice Winds Down
Eastern and Western football all stars began tapering practice for the Shrine charity game on New Year’s Day in San Francisco. East coaches favor the West 2-1, with Orin Hollingberry and Buck Shaw guiding the squads. Herman Wedemeyer of St Mary’s and Jimmy Nelson of Alabama, now with the fourth air force at March Field, are named as West standouts.
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San Francisco
Orin Hollingberry
Washington State
L. T
Buck” Shaw
Santa Clara
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's College
Jimmy Nelson
Alabama
Fourth Air Force
March Field
Blackhawks Hold Midnight Practice Ahead Of Montreal Game
Chicago Blackhawks stay out late for midnight drills as manager Paul Thomson approves due to unavailable home ice. Practices run past 1am at an alternate arena ahead of New Year’s night game against the Montreal Canadiens.
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Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks
Northwestern Navy Team Opens Season Without Coach
Northwestern University swimming starts the season against Great Lakes with Tom Robinson absent on leave after an automobile crash. He will attend for moral support while the Wildcat squad is composed entirely of sailors and Marines from the campus units.
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Great Lakes
Tom Robinson
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Georgia Football Surplus Marks Year End Fiscal Gain
Atlanta December 30 The University of Georgia athletic association closed the last fiscal year June 30 with a surplus of 23072 after a previous deficit of 125952. The report notes the Rose Bowl trip as a contributing factor to the improved financial result.
Tennessee Plans Football Return Next Season
Coach Barnhill says Tennessee intends to field a football team next year with Ray Graves joining the Vols’ staff after leaving the university coaching ranks.
Cornelius Warm erdam wins Sullivan Memorial trophy
The Sullivan Memorial trophy goes to Cornelius Warm erdam, pole vault record holder, for his standout performances. The ceremony highlights his record ascent and impact on track and field.
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Yankees
Monte Pearson
Cincinnati Reds
Don Lang
St. John’s
Colorado
Long Island
Calif
Fights Result From Three Cities Reported
In Scranton Bobby Howard of Worcester and Sonny Horne of Niles drew after ten rounds. In Worcester Johnny Rossi stopped Waddell Washington and Billy Sampanale defeated Sal Luciano. In Oakland Paul Peters outpointed Paul Lewis over ten rounds. The Grand Banks fishery yields over one billion pounds annually.
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Worcester
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Sonny Horne
Niles
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Johnny Rossi
Waddell Washington
Billy Sampanale
Sal Luciano
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Paulle Peters
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Norton Says His Team No Better Than Even Choice
Miami December 30 The Texas Aggies are ranked no better than even against LSU in the Orange Bowl, says coach Homer Norton. He notes LSU seeks revenge for a 28 13 early season defeat and warns Texas players to peak for the rematch. Marion Flanagan’s knee injury concerns Norton, who still expects a high scoring, action filled game between Texas and LSU.
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Ty John A. Young
Chas Ho Young
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Bert Collier
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New Orleans
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Jockey rule reform urged to curb racing disqualifications
Parker argues at New York point that replacing horse disqualification with jockey suspensions would curb rough riding and reduce betting fraud. He cites Eddie Arcaro as example and warns the sport faces larceny risks with the current rule. The piece defends pari mutuel wagering and urges the Jockey Club to address betting angles.
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Mike Jacobs Scraps Madison Square Garden Ring Show
New York promoter Mike Jacobs canceled a Madison Square Garden boxing card headlined by Jake LaMotta and George Kochan less than three hours before showtime. Kochan, a Coast Guard member from Akron, Ohio, received immediate transfer orders and could not appear. The Garden closes its boxing year after 22 shows drawing 322,021 fans and $1,136,228 in gates.
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George Kochan
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Lou Little Follows Football Fame From Doctor Dream
The Columbia University football coach recalls a life shaped by an early dream of becoming a country doctor. He describes his switch from baseball to football after losing sight, his war service, and a banking preface before coaching. Little notes bonds salesmen nudged him toward gridiron duty, changing many lives through his work.
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Columbia University
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Little
Leominster
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Hooper
Carrigan
Wood
Collins
Parent
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