Army Triumphs 23 7 Over Navy For National Title
Blanchard and Davis spark a dominating Army 23 to 7 win over Navy at Municipal Stadium to claim the national championship. The Cadets, building on a strong defense and decisive plays, topple the Midshipmen as Blanchard scores and Davis adds a late TD with Walterhouse converting all extra points.
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Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Bishopville
Glenn Davis
Los Angeles
West Pointers
America
Kings
Mire
Davis
Hall
Walterhouse
Navy
Army
Arch Arnold
Fort Lewis
Wash
John Hansen
Hansen
Arnold
Blanchard
Hamberg
Bob Jenkins
Leon Bramslett
Clyde Scott
Vic Fines
Night Baseball in Major Leagues Faces Review
Night baseball, expanded during wartime, will be reviewed at the December joint meeting in New York. In 1944 five AL clubs used lights and drew 1,328,310 fans over 133 night games, aiding wartime attendance and possibly shaping future scheduling.
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Chicago
New York
Ures
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Clark Griffith
Minor League Convention In Buffalo On Wednesday
Buffalo hosts a minor league convention this Wednesday featuring league officials and team representatives. Reporter Jack Hand notes expected discussions on scheduling, player development, and regional affiliations.
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Buffalo
Baseball changes loom after Landis death at 1946 convention
At the Buffalo convention opening, minor and major leagues weigh reshaping the baseball commissioner's office after Landis death. Proposals include extending control, changing eligibility rules, and potential player deals as the sport contemplates new leadership and governance.
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New York
K. M. Landis
Buffalo
National Association
William G. Bramham
Landis
Title clash looms for eastern division NFL race
Washington and New York duel at the Polo Grounds with 50 000 fans as Philadelphia risks second place against the winless Brooklyn Tigers and Detroit hosts Boston while Chicago clashes with Pittsburgh Bears seek consolation money with only one regular season round left. Giants rely on Arnie Herber and Sammy Baugh to spark passing while Al Blazis returns to bolster New York defense.
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Chicago
Washington
New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Brooklyn Tigers
Philadelphia
Detroit Lions
Boston Yanks
Chicago Bears
Chicago-Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Lions
Bears
Cleveand
Eagles
Green Bay Packers
Tigers
Rams
Brooklyn
Philadephia
Arnie Herber
Sharpies
Frank Filchock
Sammy Baugh
Bill Paschal
al Blazis
SMU Upsets Horned Frogs in 9-6 Finale
In Dallas SMU defeats Texas Christian 9-6 to end the Southwest Conference race. Pete Kotlarich kicks a second period field goal and an end-around TD by Bobby Folsom sets the margin. Randy Rogers launches a 77 yard TD for TCU. About 8,000 watch as scouts from Oklahoma A&M and Texas Christian attend.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Frogs
Pete Kotlarich
Bobby Folsom
Randy Rogers
Oklahoma A
M. Texas Christian
Methodist
Tigers Triumph Over Tulane 25 to 6 in Classic Renewal
LSU defeats Tulane 25 6 in the 42nd renewal as Y A Tittle connects with Elwyn Rowan on two passes for touchdowns and pitches set up another score. The aerial display from Tittle and Rowan highlights a dominant Tigers performance in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State Tiger
Tulane
Green Wave
Tigers
Y. A. Tittle
Marshall
Tex
Elwyn Rowan
Memphis
Tenn
Tittle
Texans
C Y O Cage Leagues Open With four games played
Catholic Youth organization midget league opened with four games Saturday morning. Holy Trinity defeated St John’s 12 to 4 while St Mary’s edged Blessed Sacrament 17 to 14 in a close contest. St Wenceslaus beat Holy Cross 13 to 6 and St James defeated St Joseph 17 to 13.
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Holy Trinity
St. John’s
St. Mary's
Blessed Sacrament
St. Wenceslaus
Holy Cross
St. James
St. Joseph
Oklahoma Champs Defeat Nebraska 31 to 12 in Big Six Title Game
Oklahoma secured its second consecutive Big Six football title by beating Nebraska 31 to 12 in Oklahoma City. Homer Sparkman, Derald Le Bow, Tom Leason, Dub Wooten, and Merle Dinkins scored for Oklahoma, while Joe Kessler and Junior Collopy found the end zone for Nebraska. Nebraska gained 92 rushing yards to Oklahoma's 108 as the Huskers mounted a late rally with eight first downs.
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Nebraska Cornhusker
University of Oklahoma
Sooners
Nebraska
Oklahoma Territory
Cornhuskers
Jasen
Huskers
Oklahoma
Homer Sparkman
Derald le Bow
Tom Leason
Dub Wooten
Merle Dinkins
Joe Kessler
Junior Collopy
Tilden Blue Devils Claim Chicago City Title in Kelly Bowl
Tilden high school's Blue Devils defeated Weber 13 7 in Soldier Field before about 65 000 fans to win the Chicago city football championship. Bill Gay scored the third period TD on a pass from Ed Krichel to break a 7 7 tie and give the public schools their first title in four years, aiding service Men’s centers with gate receipts.
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Chicago
Tilden
Blue Devils
Weber
Soldier Field
Bill Gay
Red Horde
Gay
Ed Krichel
College Basketball Scores From Regional Meetups And Games
Indiana over Camp Atterbury 44 22 Wisconsin defeats Lawrence 48 22 Illinois tops Chanute Field 65 24 Minnesota wins South Dakota 50 22 Marquette beats Milwaukee Teachers 83 28 Stevens Point Teachers 56 St Norbert 46 Western Michigan 3 Michigan State 44 Drake 34 De Kalb Teachers 47 Elmhurst 34 N U 62 Port Hancock 30 Montclair Teachers 4 Union 45 Colgate Rochester 1 Wheaton 37 Bethel Sit Paul 28
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St. Norbert
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Western Michisen
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de Kalb
Elmhurst
Port Hancock
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Montclair
Union
Colgate M. Rochester
Case
Wheaton
Bethel
Sit. Paul
Sweepstakes Of Ladies 600 Bowling Club This Sunday
La Crosse's Ladies 600 Bowling Club to hold a sweepstakes event at Pla Mar bowling alleys on Sunday December 10 at 9 o clock. Members wishing to participate should call Winnie 2379 R or Eve Miller 2659 R as soon as possible.
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la Crosse
Pla- Mar
Winnie
Eve Miller
Famed Mickey Walker Visits City and Boxing News
Mickey Walker, 44, a former middleweight and welterweight champion and owner of a New York restaurant, visited La Crosse Friday night and Saturday before leaving for Rochester, Minnesota for medical care. Jackie Graves was to leave a hospital after a rest following Thursday’s bout with Stanley Novak and heads to New Orleans December 11 for a match against Callura or Jeffra. Andy Skaff and Graves’ manager will accompany him.
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New York
la Crosse
Rochester
Minn
Walker
King Tut
la Crosse Boxa Club
Jackie Graves
Stanley Novak
Graves
New Orleans
Jackie Callura
Billy Jeffra
Andy Skaff
Virginia Eleven Bowls Over North Carolina
The University of Virginia defeated the University of North Carolina 26 to 7 in Norfolk. The Cavaliers pulled ahead with strong passing plays while UNC’s line blocked well but backs failed to spark. The win tied the series at 23 wins each with three ties in the Dixie rivalry.
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Norfolk
University of Virginia
University of North Carolina
Dixie
Cavaliers
Navy Named Most Outstanding College Soccer Team
Navy was named the most outstanding college soccer team of 1944 by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America at its fourth annual meeting in New York City. John D. Brock of Springfield College was honored for his contributions to the sport during the year.
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Aquinas Blugold
la Crosse
Rochester
Minn
Lourdes High School
Jim Smith
Letterman
Charlie Schmikla
Jim Dayton
Bob Baum
Paul Kinski
Ed Rendler
Jim Sciborski
Kinski
Nick Nagle
Jim Knutson
Rudy Horschak
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Lourdes
Blugold
Aquinas
Rochester Crew
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Bramham
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Southern Association
National Defense Service
Frank Shaughnessy
International League
Thomas H. Richardson
Navy
Army
National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Hotel Pennsylvania
Annapolis
John D. Brock
Springfield College
Army Defeats Navy in Rivalry Contest 23 to 7
Army tops Navy 23 7 in a detailed football summary. Notre Dame defeats Great Lakes 28 17. Oklahoma edges Nebraska 12 11. Georgia Tech beats Georgia 44 0. LSU over Tulane 25 6. Virginia 26 over North Carolina 7. Presbyterian 34 defeats Havana 0. SMU 9, Texas Rice 18. Texas Tech 7 over South Plains AAF 6. Denver 27 hosts Colorado College 13.
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Nebraska
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Louisiana State
Tulane
Virginia
North Carolina
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FAR West Denver
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Georgia Tech Tops Georgia Eleven 44 to 0 in Sanford
Georgia Tech, heading to the Orange Bowl, dominated Georgia 44 to 0. George Mathews scored twice and added a pass and receptions, Frank Broyles contributed two rushing touchdowns and three completions, Tech outgained the Bulldogs 343 passing yards to 127 and 17 first downs to 11. Henry Funk, Tulsa coach and Orange Bowl observer, attended.
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Georgia Tech
Georgia
George Mathews
Navy
Tech
Frank Broyles
Sanford Stadium
Henry Funka
Tulsa
Michigan Cagers Clinch Third Win With Western Michigan
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 46 to 34 in Ann Arbor on Saturday night. Guard Keith Harder credited with 19 points leading the Wolverines who extended their winning streak to three games.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Western Michigan
Keith Harder
University of Virginia
Wolverines
Oxford Wins In Soccer War Match
Oxford University edged Cambridge 2 1 in the 11th wartime soccer match staged on Cambridge grounds after a 3 3 draw at Oxford in their rugby clash.
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Oxford
London
Oxford University
Cambridge
Rice Owls Close 1944 With 18 7 Win Over Southwestern
Rice Owls finish the 1944 season by beating Southwestern University 18 to 7 in Houston. The result caps a season highlight for Rice as they close the year with a victory.
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RICE
Houston
Tex
Rice Owls
Southwestern University
Notre Dame Rout Beats Great Lakes 28 to 7 to End Season
In South Bend on Saturday the Fighting Irish defeated Great Lakes 28 to 7 to cap a 10 game season with only losses to Army and Navy. Notre Dame surged in the second half after a 7-7 halftime tie, scoring three touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters including a Dancewicz to Kelly connection and a Dancewicz sneak.
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Ind
Dame
Jim Youel
Jim Mey
Notre Dame
Irish
Frank
Bob Kelly
Steve Nemeth
el Saenz
Great Lakes
John Mastrangelo
Dough Waybright
Iran Dancewicz
Bob
Dancewicz
Kelly
Arkansas Rolls Past Aggies 41-0 For Unofficial State Title
In Fayetteville Arkansas completed their 1944 football campaign with a dominant fourth quarter scoring burst. The Razorbacks surged ahead to defeat the Arkansas Aggies 41 to 0 securing an unofficial state collegiate championship.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Aggies
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