Scoring Leaders Dominate College Hoops Across Divisions
AP tabulates top scorers through Jan 6 with DePaul star Mikan leading the nation at 209 points and 68 field goals. Rhode Island State’s Calverly close behind. Don Grate of Ohio and Harold Hines of Oklahoma noted in regional leaders. standings span Western, Big Ten, and Atlantic Independents conferences.
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Calverly
Leyis
Groza
Harold Hines
Oklahoma
Sooners
Ert
New York
Mid- Atlantic
Muhlenberg
St. John's
Brook- Grenert
A Skinner
Columbia
Don Grate
Ohio
Associated Press
Rice
Island State
Grove
Kentucky
Hines
Okla
Skinper
Bia
Kurland
McMillan
Radio Schedule Highlights War Time Programs
An era listing outlines daytime and evening radio segments across networks. It notes serials, dramas, variety shows, news briefs, musical acts, and guest appearances including Superman, Dick Tracy, Burns and Allen, Lowell Thomas, Burns commentary, and the Terry serial. Programs run into late night with multiple repeats and extended variety blocks.
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Alien
The
Ross Sisters
Cbsack Armstrong
Tnbs-Bagic
Farrell
Ecvet
Blu
Harrigan
Rother
Mbs
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Incy
Armstrong
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West
Lowell Thomas
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Wes Omo
Nbde
Basic Kirkwood
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Biu Wis, Jr
Nie Johnston
Bill Slater
Cbs
Carolyn Gilbert
Carson
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Malone
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M Lum
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Enpy Youngman
Carol
Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Cbs Best Girls
Eddie Cantor
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Sinatra
Ing Foster
Istrict
Ken Murray
Blu Id
Blu Way Kyser
Cby
Blu Er Welles
Paul Schubert
Milton Berle
Mby
Amby
Mbr
Dante
Notice to creditors of Edward Harrison estate
Carolina County advertises that Clara Page Harrison executrix seeks all claims against the estate of Edward Harrison deceased to be presented by January 27 1845 or barred. All debts payable to the estate must be settled promptly to W Sprinkle attorney. Dated December 27 1944.
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Carolina County
Edward Harrison
Saides
Clara Page Harrison
W. Sprinkle
West Virginia and Island University in key basketball slate
West Virginia faces Island University in a feature basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden with City College meeting Syracuse in the opening game. Also notes Sammy Snead at the Open and other sports items from Chicago and Washington events.
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New York
West Virginia
Island University
Wison Square Garden
City College
Syracuse
Fiights Last Night From The Associated Press
In last night’s boxing results many bouts reported from cities including Brooklyn White Plains Jersey City New Bedford Miami and Hartford. Winners included Maxie Berger Ben Cartagena Maurice Lavigne Jackie Connors Norman Hawes Jimmy Hatcher and others with several knockouts and decisions noted. A separate Pacific front item notes Sgt B W Peele landings safely in the South Pacific after four and a half years in service with the Army Air Corps.
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Brooklyn
Maxie Berger
Montreal
Solomon Stewart
Providence
R.J
Bobby Brown
Philadelphia
Coolidge Miller
Drew
White Plains
N. Y
Vic Pignaturo
New York
Benny Cartagena
Maurice Lavigne
Jackie Connors
Newark
Jersey City
Dom Amoroso
Joey Peralta
Amaqua
Norman Hawes
Detroit
Hugh Walker
Richmond
New Bedford
Mass
Jerry Zullo
Boston
Norman Lee
Quebec
Johnny Cool
Worcester
Yvonne Cote
Miami
Jack Larrimore
T.K.O
Frankie Conti
Haverhill
Sandy Mack
Lou Miller
Pacific
B. W. Peele
Elm Street
South Pacific
Sgt. Peele
United States
United States Army Air Corps
Hannegan Speaks In Favor Of Pro Baseball
ST LOUIS January 10 Hannegan Democratic chairman says baseball should continue as it uplifts morale of service members and civilians He notes his view is personal and not official and that players are not exempt from selective service He favors allowing professional baseball to continue while acknowledging possible government views and wartime needs
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Chicago
Baseball Writers of America
J. Louis Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Bill Voiselle
New York Giants
Voiselle
George Marshall
Washington Redskins
Marshall
Washington
ST. Louis
Ake E. Hannegan
Demona
Mt Sports Brunt
St. Louis University
Oy Ners
Hannegan
James F.) Byrnes
Scores and awards roundup across military and college fixtures
The report lists numerous scores from military and college teams including Corpus stations like Kin oh nens and Cornell units, Mitchell Field, Dover Army Air Field, Westminister, Loyola, Mississippi teams, and more. It also notes Robert W. Bundy of the 2nd Infantry Division receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge for frontline service in France and Germany and mentions his North Carolina origin and prior Tate Furniture employment.
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Kin Oh Denen Pease
U. S. Military Academy
Cornell
Ellis Island Coast Guard
Staten Army Terminal
Mitchell Field
Dover Army Air Field
Westminister
Geneva
Robert W. Bundy
2ND
France
Germany
Polo Grounds memory sparks look at sports history
In a rambling reminiscence Freddie Corcoran recalls the Polo Grounds as a historic venue after the Army Duke game. The piece notes Johnny Evers may have executed a stunt in Pittsburgh, and describes a stormy finish with locked gates and fans shut out as umpires finally entered.
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New York
Army
Duke
Freddie Corcoran
Johnny Evers
Merkle
Evers
Pittsburgh
Umps
Polo Grounds origins and early field history
The Polo Grounds name originates from a Fifth Avenue field once used for polo and baseball. The ball park has stood at its current site since 1890 with a complex history connecting the Metropolitans and Giants. The original Polo Grounds housed both clubs before the Giants moved uptown and later adopted the Polo Grounds name.
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Polo Grounds
Upper Fifth Ave
Ball Park
Metropolitans
American Association
Connie Mack
Giants
Nationals
Setant
Brotherhood
Giants Cubs 1908 Classic Remains Legendary
The Polo Grounds hosted a famous 1908 game noted for drama and a disputed moment when Fred Merkley was charged with a base running error. Players and fans still debate exactly what happened as the memory persists as a peak of early baseball theater.
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Polo Grounds
Giants
Cubs
Fred Merkley
Historic World Series Highlights at Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds hosted key World Series moments starting with 1905 when Chief Bender beat Iron Man McGinnity before 24 992 fans, a record crowd for years, and Christy Mathewson’s shutout four days later. It recalls 1917 when Heinie Zimmerman drove in Eddie Collins for Chicago, the 1921 Giants-Yankees clash, and the 1922 replay halted by darkness under umpire George Hildebrand.
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Polo Grounds
Bender
McGinnity Beore
Christy Mathewson
Heinie Zimmerman
Eddie Collins
Chicago
Giants
Yanks
George Hildebrand
Appalachian Meets Panthers In Early North State Play
High Point college basketball coach Virgil Yow drills his Panthers for two conference games at home, starting with Appalachian Wednesday night at 8 15 and Catawba Saturday. Appalachian arrives after noon and opens its conference slate here. The Panthers hope their growing experience offsets height and past close losses.
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McKinney
Durham High School
North Carolina State
Fort Bragg
High Point College
Columbia, S. C
Fort Bragg Wacs
Mercury Athletic Club
High Point
Virgil Yow
Appalachian
Catawba
Panthers
Yow
Two Trainmen Killed In Maryland Wreck
Two Baltimore and Ohio trainmen were killed when the locomotive boiler exploded near Rockville Maryland before dawn. The passenger cars remained on track with no injuries among the 13 passengers including military personnel and only one car derailed.
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Rockville
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Locals Miss Nearly 20 Free Throws In Foul-Infested Tilt
High Point Black Bison won their sixth straight, beating Reidsville Golden Lions 44 to 17. Curt McDonald and Richard Reed led with 9 and 10 points as 32 fouls were called and the Bison missed about twenty free throws.
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Lions
Curt McDonald
Richard
Reid
McDonald
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Beautiful
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Seve
Oath
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Os Gym
Serposs
High
Charlotte
Central High
Central
Greensboro
Burlington Bulldogs
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Richard Crowder
Regis “Chick” Glaesner
Hi-Pic Organization Meeting Highlights Sports Insight
Eighteen Hi-Pic members met at Princess cafe for their regular weekly session. Edward V. Mitchell of The Enterprise spoke on bowl games and college football future trends. War Mobilizer Byrnes' decree on horse racing drew discussion. Ross Armsworthy returned after a serious operation. visitors B. F. Aycoth and N. C. Cain attended. President Guy Kinney presided.
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Edward V. Mitchell
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Enterprise
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Ross Armsworthy
B. F. Aycoth
N. C. Cain
Guy Kinney
Payments For Futurity Races Continue Amid Track Closures
New York January reports racing associations keep accepting payments for futurity events with refunds if races aren’t held. Belmont Arlington Washington Saratoga Pimlico Keeneland Santa Anita and others feature numerous nominations and eligibility fees for 1945 46 and 47 races. Pimlico manager Matt Daiger notes payments proceed as scheduled and lists current nomination totals for major futurities and Preakness.
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California
Will Gahagan
Hambletonian Society
Goshen
Keeneland Breeders
New York
Belmont
Arlington
Washington Parks
Saratoga
Pimlico
Keeneland
Hambletonian
Washington
Arlington Parks
Matt Daiger
Ministers Win First Round Of Volleyball
The Ministers clinched their fifth straight win in a volatile first round, setting a mark in volleyball history. Hi- Triangle or 5 Clocks will vie for the next position as Triangle and Mercury A. Co. face off today. The 5 O'Clocks beat Hi-Pic-5 O' Clock in two well played games. later, a note on slow cooking beef appears among the text.
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Cee
Hi- Triangle
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Mercury A. Co
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