Jug McSpaden Draft Call After Winter Golf Triumphs
Harold Jug McSpaden, 35, Philadelphia pro, tops winter tour scoring and wins Los Angeles Open and Bob Hope Crosby event. He credits a theory of shorter, heavier clubs for better feel and accuracy, with driving improvements and a prior shoulder injury noted. He faces a draft exam next Wednesday.
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Merion
Sam
Harold
Jug” McSpaden
Philadelphia
Tve
Byron Nelson
Jag
San Francisco
Davis Montgomery 10 Rounder at Madison Square Garden
New York February 18 Bob Montgomery and Al Davis meet in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Montgomery seeks to reclaim his title shot after losing the lightweight crown to Beau Jack last November while Davis aims to shed his old nickname Bummy and finish strong in his comeback after military service with thirteen wins, eleven by knockout, in his latest run.
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New York
Bob Montgomery
al Davis
Madison Square Garden
Bob
Montgomery
Beau Jack
Garden
Davis
Brooklyn
Fritzie Zivic
Aroun
New York Boxing Commission
Parker says Keep Incompetent Boxers From Ring
A Brooklyn city magistrate comments on reforming boxing by screening seconds and fighters for competence. The piece argues that incompetent boxers and shady boxing practices foul the sport, urging an honest authority to curb mis management and protect participants and fans.
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New York
Charles Solomon
Brooklyn
I. I
Letter to the editor questions coverage of Negro athletes
A reader signed A. E. Brandes accuses the newspaper of favoring minority athletes and asks why the term Colored is capitalized in reference to them. The letter challenges editorial style and probes possible bias and personal gain.
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A. E. Brandis
Bulldinger Triumphs at Tropical in Tight 9 to 5 Win
The horse Bulldinger, owned by Walker Gullatt and trained by Joe Bauer, won last Thursday at Tropical racecourse at odds of 9 to 5, drawing praise amid a debate over publicity for a rival fighter.
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Paul Echmalian
Bulldinger
Florida
Joe Bauer
Merritt Cause
Mr. Bauer
New York
Victory Stable
Walker Gurlatt
Cavalry
Walker
Lou O'Neill
Narragansett
Bauer
Jock
New England
Walker Gullatt
Fights Last Night Box Score Highlights
Burly Lanier outpointed Speedy Duval in Fall River while Eddie Moniz topped Steve Kronis in a six round bout in the same card. Johnny Finazzo and Johnny Seeman fought to a draw in Portland as Coe and Pelletier also drew in Lewiston. Charley Sabatella defeated Lester Young in Hazleton and Frank Jayne stopped Al Canzonelli in Plymouth. The Army Chaplain Corps became the largest in U S history, organized in 1791 by act of Congress.
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Fall River
Mass
Burly Lanier
Philadelphia
Speedy Duval
Allentown
Eddie Moniz
Steve Kronis
Boston
Hazleton
Charley Sabatella
Scranton
Lester
Cueball) Young
Frank Jayne
Plymouth
al Canzonelli
Wilkes-Barre
United States Army Chaplain Corps
Congress
Highs Foe Has Strong Record in Tonight's Showdown
The Spencer Railroaders bring a 12 2 record into tonight's 8 15 facing the Highs Black Bison in the high school gym as Mel Walker recovers from a foot injury. Spencer features Earl Pickett and Seay at forward with Simmersons, O Brien and Sparger in the backcourt. The Bison wait on Walker, likely joined by Collins McDonald at forwards and Kennedy in guard spots. A 7 15 prelim pits Senior High reserves against the Boys Club of the Salvation Army.
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Tony Simeon
Black Bison
Spencer Railroaders
Spencer
Bison
Railroaders
Mel Walker
Simeon
Walker
Collins
McDonald
Kennedy
Neer
Earl Pickett
Mooresville
Pickett
Seay
Simmersons
O'Brien
Sparger
Salvation Army
Thomasville
Sports Roundup highlights stats and dodges in college and prep games
The roundup surveys statistics in college basketball and prep circles, notes a high volume of 140 170 averages in Louisville bowlers, and mentions Pitt coach Doc Carlson easing tensions with zone defense. It also touches on Army Navy prospects, boxing ties, and Navy football plans, ending with a fact about termites dissolving lime mortar and Buenos Aires' population.
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New York
Fliggers
George E. Graf
Louisville Bowling Association
Louisville
Albany
N. Y
Doc Carlson
Pitt
Penn State
Army
Navy
Houston
Tex
Air Force
Joe Carter
Philadelphia
Dallas
Syracuse U
Syracuse
Dodds Aims for third straight Mile win at Madison Square Garden
Boston star Gil Dodds seeks a third indoor mile triumph in New York A C games at Madison Square Garden following wins at Millrose and Boston Miles. The current indoor leader faces Jim Rafferty from the two mile class as rivals, with Cunningham's 1938 and Fenske's 1940 marks cited as benchmarks.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Gil Dodds
Boston
New York A.C
Madison Re Garden
Glenn Cunningham
Jim Rafferty
Bill Hulse
Dodds
Cunningham
Garden Oval
Fenske
Wisconsin Star
Leslie MacMitchell
New York University
Baugh Wins Pro Passing Title with Luckman Runner-Up
Sam Baugh of the Washington Redskin captured the 1943 NFL passing title by completing 57.7 percent of his throws and piling up 1,754 yards and 23 touchdowns. Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears finished second with 2 194 passing yards and 28 TDs, and his 21 of 32 for 433 yards and seven TDs against New York highlighted a standout season. Washington also set an efficiency record at 54.7 percent for 250 attempts.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Sammy Baugh
Texas Ranchman
Washington Redskin
Sid Luckman
Sam
Chicago Bears
Bruins
Texas Christian
Luckman
Green Bay
Cecil Isbell
Lucke
New York
Baugh
Armie Herber
Brooklyn
Herber
Washington
Red Raiders Claim 36 Victories
Fort Jackson South Carolina February 18 1945 Fort Jacksons Red Raiders claim a 36 win five loss record the nations top service team in 41 games. The squad beat Fort Jackson Columbia Army Air Base Newberry College Greenville Army Air Base and more before a lone defeat by The Citadels ASTP. Star players include Cpl George Blakemore and Cpl Lou Fitzgerald with coach Pfc Bill Lufler.
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Red Raiders
Columbia Army Air Base
Newbe College
Greenvil Army Air Base
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Seymour Johnson Field
Ene — Hospital
Orrest
Fortlet
Theville
America
George Blakemore
Raiders
Reeves
Tenn
Chuck Taylor
Southwestern University
Lou Fitzgerald
Dee Oe
Ohthony Barger
Cleve
Fitzgerald
Chattanooga
A.A.U
Gibson
Ae Kentucky
Colvarsity
New York
Madison Square Garden
Barger
Clemson
Pvt
Marion
Butch” Butler
Greenville
Clemson College
Frank Waldrep
Laurens
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Presbyterian College
Claude Trivett
Piney Flats
Milligan College
Jack Garner
Durham
N. C
Bill Sweet
Red Bank
N. J
Wake Forest Flash
Pfc
Bill Lufler
Presbyterian College Sage
Charlotte
Presbyterian
S.la.a
Lufler
New Haven
Waterbury
High Point Panthers Ready for Charlotte Road Trip
High Point College Panthers travel to Charlotte for two games after a 56 23 win over Guilford. Coach Yow sticks with the same starting five Nostrand at center Taylor and Dawson at forward Porter and Foster at guard. The Panthers close the season against Davidson next Wednesday.
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High Point College Panthers
Guilford Eoday
Morris Feild
Charlotte
Dawson
Porter
Foster
eThe Panthers
Davidson
David‘son
Amos Triangle Advance To Final In Muni Playoffs
Amos and Triangle reach the final round after semi final wins. Amos topped Triangle earlier, while Triangle eliminated Marsh for the second time, and Amos benefited from a forfeit by Community. Marsh led at halftime before Amos won 36 to 26 with Snipes scoring and Everhart totaling 14 for Marsh.
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Amos
Marsh
Angle
Snipes
Everhart
Tech-Hawks Host Norfolk NAS in War Bond Tilt Tonite
In Charlotte tonight the Tech-Hawks of Army Air Forces Basic Training Center No. 10 Greensboro meet Norfolk Naval Air Station in a War Bond basketball game. Admission by War Bond. Tech-Hawks unbeaten in 14 games. Naval team two losses in 26. Davidson hosts N C State in a Southern Conference clash. Golden Gloves and AAU championships reach semi finals after two rounds.
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Tech-Hawks
Army Air Forces’ Basic Training Center
Greensboro
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Naval
Davidson
N. C. State
A.A.U
Wenty
U. S. Coast Guard Mounted Beach Patrol
Charleston
D. C
Salvation Army Boys Club Tops Durham 36 to 28
The Salvation Army Boys Club of High Point defeated Durham 36 to 28 after turning the game around in the second half. Roach led High Point with 13 points while Hooper and Wade added seven and six. for Durham Schroder and Hawley scored 11 and 10. A rematch is set in Durham on Wednesday.
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Salvation Army Boys Club
High Point
Durham
Roach
Hooper
Wade
Schroder
Hawley
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