Ted Williams Wins Batting Title Again in 1942 Season
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox secured the American League batting championship for a second time, posting a .356 average and leading the league in hits with 205. Johnny Pesky, also in naval aviation, finished runner-up at .431 on 205 hits, while the Red Sox led team batting at .276 as Williams paced a lineup featuring Pesky and DiMaggio era.
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Cards Dubbed Surprise Team of the Year
New York December 21 The AP poll names the St Louis Cardinals as the year’s top surprise after sweeping the New York Yankees in the World Series and winning the Nations League pennant. Holy Cross football and Auburn also receive top votes for unexpected feats in 1950. Other mentions include the Redskins ending the Bears’ reign and Notre Dame’s upset over Iowa.
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Training Quarters Costs May Push Clubs North
New York sports column argues that transportation costs push owners toward nearby training sites. It notes players endure long trips and weather shifts, suggesting spring trips to warm climates may be unnecessary. The piece contemplates if training closer to home could improve early season results and reduce disruption.
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War era chatter and sports odds mix in a wartime column
Wartime gossip notes Frank Quinn and Bulie Mont as two long shots to return, Barney Ross linked to Marines, Tulsa U basketball faces schedule shifts with football crowding Sugar Bowl week. New York baseball writers plan a dinner, Jack Meagher backs Alabama in the Orange Bowl, Handley ponders baseball return with big league offers, Petey Sarron in Miami, Navy cross country gains 75 runners, Walter Scott notes Army golf correction and a camp welding job.
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Former Southern Baseball chief dies from self-inflicted gunshot
Newton Gu Lee 21 eye Trummell Scott aged 56, recently deposed president of the Southern Baseball Association, was found dead near here yesterday from a gunshot wound while hunting alone. Coroner's jury ruled death self-inflicted as Sheriff Claud Sorensgaide, along with Woodruff guests, hunted a wounded turkey the day prior. Woodruff's plantation hosted the gathering after a Saturday turkey drive.
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Hogs Lead SWC Show While Texas Stumbles in Holiday Stand
Arkansas Razorbacks pace the Southwest Conference with a 7-0 start and 48 points per game as they near Christmas break with a 44-29 win over Dunn. Texas, Texas Christian, Rice and others post mixed results, while Corpus Christi Naval Air Station defeats Texas 55-50. Baylor has not yet scheduled a game. Next week teams head to Oklahoma City for the all college tournament.
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Barney Ross Named Boxing Man of the Year
Barney Ross, a three time world champion now serving as a US Marine corporal in Guadalcanal, is chosen by the New York Boxing Writers Association as boxing's Man of the Year. The award honors his wartime heroism and boxing contributions, with presentation likely at the January 1943 dinner.
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Bears rout Giants 37 to 9 in annual playoff win
Today a year ago the Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 37 9 to clinch the NFL championship in an annual playoff. Three years ago Chicago University abolished football amid poor recent seasons. Five years ago Whizzer White Colorado’s star halfback won a Rhodes scholarship and stated he would not play pro football.
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Students Told to Stay in Class as Wartime Training Looms
Washington dispatch reports a joint educational military plan to place about 200000 potential fighters in 350 colleges. ROTC and existing programs will continue. draft deferments for medical and engineering students are urged, with service members housed separately yet mingling with civilians in some campuses.
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Deaths: Cadle Mitchell and Johnson Obituaries
E Howard Cadle 58 evangelist and pastor of Indianapolis tabernacle died last night. Willard A Mitchell 74 attorney for late Charles Schwab died in New York. David C Johnson 57 vice president of Consolidated Edison and president of New York Steam died last night. It has been estimated that half the adult population of the United States plays bridge.
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Voluntary Meat Rationing Set to Start Soon
The Office of Price Administration announced a voluntary meat rationing plan under Wickard to cut civilian consumption by 13 percent, aiming for a 35 ounce weekly limit per person. Beef remains restricted. 10 percent of total share will be distributed during the Christmas period. Wholesale poultry prices rise to spur production, with basing points in New York and the West Coast set to adjust.
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Arkansans listed among 141 POWs held by Japanese
Washington dispatch reports War Department lists 141 Army officers as prisoners of war in the Philippines. Among them are Arkansans Captain Samuel A. Madison of Williford and Captain George C. Mannesch of El Dorado. Also named is Captain Norris O’Neal of Hope, son of P O’Neal.
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