Angott White title talk stirs NY boxing debate
Parker reports on the boxing world lightweights with Angott Slugger White and New York Commission disputes over title legitimacy. The piece cites Abe Greene, Shum Lampe, and Bob Montgomery in a fragmented recap of the contentious title scene and potential bouts.
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Los Angeles
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California
Willie Joyce Intimore
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Sammy
Bob Tgomery
Thorpe Bids For Oklahoma Athletic Post
Jim Thorpe, famed Oklahoma athlete, seeks a return to the state via a director of athletics role at the University of Oklahoma. He has discussed options with Governor Kerr and potential work with the highway patrol while aiming to help revive the university’s athletic tradition. Thorpe plans to be near his sons in Oklahoma and expresses strong desire to contribute to sports in the state.
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Rivalry Behind Bars In German Prison Camps
Leith Scotland Oct 26 Rivalry between Eastern and Western Canada extended to German prison camps where repatriated Canadian servicemen said prisoners formed teams. The West won a recent game 13 12.
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Leith
Scotland
Canada
Duke and North Carolina Struggle To Look Ahead
Two top southern teams Duke and North Carolina face difficulty planning for upcoming football games as many athletes participate in the Navy V-12 program, limiting squad preparation and depth.
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Richmond
Duke
North Carolina
Navy
Tar Heels Face Shuffle as V-12 Exits Loosen Roster
Carolina expects 15 to 20 leading V-12 players to leave for transfers or posts, making Saturdays game with North Carolina State civilian forces appear more even. The Tar Heels resume practice after exams and may be out of form, while NC State has upset its rivals for two straight years and seeks another win.
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Duke and Tar Heels Preview Saturday ACC Clash
Blue Devils face a tough road trip to Atlanta to play an unclear opponent while North Carolina readies for a game with North Carolina State. Duke limited to two practicing players as others furloughed. North Carolina plans to call up junior varsity to bolster the squad.
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Carver
Young
Sessio
Clemson
Wake Forest
Arthur Trumpere
Beaufort
N.C
Virginia Military Institute
Solons Pick Army Penn Irish Navy Tops in Poll
Notre Dame remains the leading team in the weekly college football poll with 97 of 103 experts naming them first. Army and Navy hold high spots as their upcoming games draw 80 000 at Cleveland and 70 000 at Philadelphia while Penn drops to sixth after a 33 0 win over Columbia.
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Cavaliers Visit VMI for Homecoming Grid Showdown
The article notes a meeting between the University of Virginia Cavaliers and VMI in Lexington for a homecoming game. It highlights the Cavaliers offense and mentions the Keydet backfield as part of VMI’s lineup.
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Lexington
Branch Rickey Reinstates Leo Durocher as Dodgers Manager
New York Oct 26 Branch Rickey fires Leo Durocher as player manager then hires him again a month later after a public beer about the Dodgers season. Rickey’s move suggests a preference for managers under fire. The article notes Durocher never finished below third in five seasons.
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Warlike hype fuels local undefeated prep grid clash
Richmond Va. News Leader notes a local prep football game between two undefeated teams. A player critiqued the pregame publicity as propaganda for the opposition, reflecting warlike fervor surrounding the contest.
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Hank Wolfe
Richmond
Laughing Latins at Mexico City Tennis Exposition
Referee Ernesto Lopez clashed with visiting players by calling foot faults then traded wisecracks in English during an exhibition featuring Yancho Segura Pauline Betz Jack Kenmyer and Berta Garcia. Berta laughed so hard she could not serve and spectators were puzzled. Argentine papers marked the 20th anniversary of the Dempsey Firpo feud.
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Ernesto Lopez
Yancho Segura
Pauline Betz
Jack Knemyer
Berta Garcia
Berta
Havana
Quote Unquote Ott Heller on Defense Philosophy
Ott Heller recalls defending with a tough style learned from Ching Johnson. He describes picking up the puck after a hard hit and playing strict defense since then.
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Rangers
Ching Johnson
Athletes In Rehab Camp Grant Program
All 119 convalescent soldiers in Camp Grant Illinois enter a physical education rehabilitation program. The group features former athletes including Bama Rowell of the Braves Heinie Mueller of the Phillies Euel Moore ex Giants pitcher and Milt Trost ex Marquette and Bears tackle Nelsons Athletics softball team honors Marine Private Royce B Nelson of Oklahoma City won 23 straight games with Nelson pitching every game.
Football practice notes and player participation update
Billy Collins Al Watkins Ben Mc Carley and Allan Stewart joined drills as Harold Sterworth returned from a September shoulder injury. Old Liners, after a Penn State loss, ran light signals in preparation for a game with Greenville Army Air Base in Washington D C.
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al Watkins
Ben McCarley
Allan Stewart
Harold Sterworth
Hopewell
Penn State
Greenville, D.C., Army Air Base
Bad Weather Limits Bison To Light Drill
Ole Man Weather dominated the Bison camp as Tony Cernugel led light drills in misty conditions amid prep for a conference clash with Charlotte Central Wildcats. Curt McDonald and Bob Koonts worked punt timing while Charlotte shuffled personnel including Harry Benton replacing Fred Boger and Jimmy Eskridge moving to tailback.
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Tony Cernugel
Bison
Charlotte
Central Wildcats
Curt McDonald
Bob Koonts
Cernugel
Wildcats
Vince Bradford
Harry Benton
Fred Boger
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Benton
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Jimmy Eskridge
Ed Charles
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Bradford
Walter Beatenbaugh
Charles Wylie
Lexington Athlete Killed In Action
Staff Sgt. Clyde W. Carlton a standout airman and athlete from Lexington was killed in action per a telegram from the war department. The Romanian government report noted his death in the Ploesti raid on August 1 after over five months overseas and several raids from England. He had earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and other decorations and was a former Lexington High School athlete who volunteered three years ago.
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