FTEELE WINS OVER LOZANO IN THREE FALLS AND OVERRUN
Jack Steele world light heavyweight wrestling champion defeated Garza Lozano in their three fall match and an overtime bout. Lozano assaulted referee Allen Corbin after the third fall, Steele attacked Lozano with a chair, and security separated the melee as both wrestlers were escorted out.
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Jack
Steele
Garza Lozano
Lozano
Feree Allen Corbin
Corbin
Rgentine
Praumeter Kallio
Pupe
Sioux Citys
Iowa
Champ
Caress
Dock Curtis Ang
Hase
Ito
Tano
Ping
Bruwele
Lee
Amerigo
Count Stein
Kroahie
Rapei
Gertie Foe
Jatemiaia Leder
Acreriars
Governor Davis Hosts Alabama Coach Before Sugar Bowl
Louisiana Governor James H. Davis hosted Alabama football coach Frank Thomas and two Crimson Tide players at the governor’s mansion in Baton Rouge. The informal session touched on the Sugar Bowl bid, with Davis joking about surprises and memory of Tide players. Thomas and his team then departed for LSU Stadium.
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Baton Rouge
Alabama
Frank Thomas
James H. Davis
Louisiana
Thomas
Crimson
Davis
Ralph Jones
Jones
Hugh White
Ls.u Stadion
Vaughn Mancha
Thetis
Tread
CANCELLED AGAIN LAUS ANGELES GOLF MEETING
In Los Angeles on December 26 the professional golf association secretary Fred Cass announced the professional golfers association had again decided to cancel a planned event this year. The report notes previous cancellations and confirms no new date was set.
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Lous Angeles
Golf Pourne
Fred Castill Ose Etary
Pi Fessiaite Golfers Associeuon
Conn recounts dual narrow scares in one day
In Paris on December 29 Corporal Billy Conn recalls two near disasters in one day. A plane mechanical failure nearly ended the flight from a French airfield while German bombing of Paris kept him on edge during the European tour with GI boxing mates.
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Paris
Corp
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Billy
Oo French
Conn
Lane Wei
Bol
Liew
Lewis
New York
Erie
Paget
Tournament of Roses Queen Accends Throne
Crescent City readers follow the Pasadena pageant as the Tournament of Roses selects a queen. The ceremony crowns the victor amid tradition and public spectacle with local vendors and fans watching closely.
Tice’s Managers From Athletic Stock In Bowl History
Fragmented report references athletic lineage and notable figures linked to early bowl era. Mentions Lea Leo, Studdelt neatingiay, and Chrismi Tide as historic athletic history. Notes Red Drew from Alabama and Luke Sewell connections, with Sewell described as nephew to a St tanks broker.
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Baton Brolge
Lea Leo
P Studdelt Neatingiay
Alsterna
Chrismi Tide
Phew
Red’ Drew
United States
Ebmstant Quack
Alabama
Sewell
Luke Sewell Ounasger
St tanks Broans aid @ fuamer
Barna
Swope Resignation Highlights New York Racing and Athletic Panels
Sports roundup notes the resignations and term expirations of New York racing and athletic commission leaders. It mentions the racing panel's influence, salary status, and 1944 racing revenue, plus various quirky notes about Notre Dame coach Ed McKeever and other sports curiosities referenced by Hugh Fullerton Jr.
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New York
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State Racing Commission
John J. Phelan
New York Athletic Commission
Racing Commission
Ed McKeever
Notre Dame
Saints and
Subway
Mexican gridiron visit sparks El Paso protests and chaos
Reported arrival of Mexican football players in El Paso triggers unrest with crowds clashing over the event. Officials condemn the disorder as authorities prepare rail and crowd control measures.
Stagg Reunites With 56 Year Gap Aboard Return
In a rare return after 56 years, Stagg joins peers and discusses memories, reflecting on past teams, games, and enduring connections. The gathering highlights shared history and the enduring influence of earlier eras on current players and fans.
Blue and Gray End Scrimmage Build Toward Saturday Tilt
In Montgomery, Alabama the Blue and Gray squads taper for a Saturday game. The article notes key players from LSU and Georgia State, with discussions of line strength and backfield speed shaping the expected contest.
Selman hosts final 1930s game as guards reshuffle
Selman Field invites Ordance Plant five from Flora Miss for the last Cyclone tilt before January 6 at Foster General Hospital. With guards Martin and McMahon out, Fred Heinlen must mix replacements while Dick Washburn, Lowell Davis, and Bob DeVault compete for guard spots and Frank Sossia returns at center.
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Selman
Ordance
Flora
Miss
Foster General Hospital
Martin
McMahon
Fred Heinlen
Dick Washburn
Lowell Davis
Bob DeVault
Frank Sossia
Sossia
Alexandria
Jack Dwan Mal McCarty
Alex
George Keely
Cyclone
Ordnance
Luther Barth
Penn State
Penn
Ordhanes
Ken Wondrash
John Hagan
Ferriday Gridders Feted At Banquet
Ferriday High School gridiron team honored at a community banquet in Peabody cafeteria. Coach Hugh A. Bateman presided as emcee. Mayor Arthur Cesvai spoke about the team's achievements and the upcoming season while players, band members, and supporters listened to speeches and songs.
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Peablon
Vidaw
Hugh
Fepeotay
Ia Bane
Arthur Eo Cesavai
The
Este
Miguel Chuaeas
FOPS
Page
Foie
Detortea
Genehoumta
Tuakis
Lestate
Mississippi Prairie Praise for Star Bucks
The item highlights praise from Thomas for a star named Bucks in Mississippi. The text includes garbled names and scattered phrases about sports, locations, and individuals, with no coherent events or outcomes. Further readable details are limited to stray terms and partial names.
New York University Basketball Team Draws Large Crowds
The University of New York basketball squad has played 19 games with strong attendance, drawing about 8 000 fans across recent home dates. The team has featured in coverage, with notable attention paid to performances and staffing during the season.
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New York
New
All College Tourney Scores Roundup
In the semi finals Arkansas edged Oklahoma 54 to 51 while West Texas defeated Baylor 56 to 41 in the first round consolation. Denver beat Texas Tech 52 to 4 in the semi-final consolation and Hamline vs City College of New York ended 47 47. Grand Island AAF toppled York 60 44 Ohio State routed Michigan State 67 21. Quantico Marines beat Gallaudet 34 24 Long Island University won 46 60 at Wyoming University Teachers 60 and Mexico City 46 Gulfport N JC 46 New Orleans Naval Air Station 38.
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
West Texas
Baylor
University of Denver
Texas Tech
Hamline
City College New York
Grand Island Aaf
York
Neb
Sports Trail By Whitney Martin
1944 year recaps patchwork of baseball and sports anecdotes from the era. Cardinals questioned for player shortages while Hornsby toys with a Mexican club. Phils rename debate sparks hoopla. Preakness winner Keeneland and Kentucky Derby notes mix with boxing and other sports snippets.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Browns
Rogers Hornsby
Emdaf
Iren Prils
Blue Jays
Hoefen
Phils
Bricklsn
Bax Lee
Bob Leroy
Pheer Bros
Potoe
Meath
Poe
Flareback's Stretch Spurt Tops Lasallé
Flareback delivers a late surge to defeat Lasallé in a high tension stretch. Key moments include a decisive run by Artie and pivotal plays by Pap Rote as the crowd reacts to the shifting momentum.
Remembering the Rose Bowl wrong way run and era
A retrospective on notable Rose Bowl moments, highlighting California star Roy Riegels’s 1929 wrong way run and its lasting impact. The piece notes Riegels’s fumble recovery, the ensuing safety, and his comeback as Bears captain the following season, with broader nods to early 20th century bowl oddities and rivalries.
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Roy Riegels
Fritz Howell
New York
America
California
Golden Bears
Georgia Tech
Tech
Benny Lom
Lom
Riegels
Corrigan
Bears
Hestoric Riegels
Michigan
Neal Lew
Wolves
Jone Nevers
Layden
Notre Dame
Alabma
Astellot St . Dixie Howell
Peasee
Sankwich
Georgia
Chartier Teajoyn Ag
Ineugusad Temple
Monte Ofbilese
Tempe
Tabien Fumimbo
Gore
Ars
Orange Bowl
Prumbaug
Moesieopp
January 2 Last Day in Miami Notice
Fragmentary January notice from Miami mentions a cutoff date and local references. Names and specifics are unreadable, with many garbled words and missing context. The readable part indicates a deadline or action tied to a January event in Miami.
Sports Mirror retrospective notes Sullivan trophy winner
A yearly digest recalling past sports moments. Today marks the year ago honor of Gil Dodds as Sullivan memorial trophy winner while noting earlier events: Indianapolis 500 cancellation three years prior and debates over athletes subsidies from the NCAA. Ten years back Carl Hubbell led NL pitchers with a 2.30 ERA.
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Associated Press
Gil Dodds
Carl Hubbell
Duke Winds Up Home Training for Sugar Bowl Showdown
Duke's football squad wrapped most home practice with a tough session against Alabama’s aerial attack and plans to depart for New Orleans on Friday for the Sugar Bowl Monday. Coach Sedie Cameron noted pass defense needs work after the workout. The 38-player roster includes backfield stars Tom Davis and Gordon Carver with chiefly line players balanced across end, tackle, guard, and center positions.
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Durham
N. C
Duke
Alabama
New Orleans
Blue Devils
Crimson Tide
Sedie Cameron
Bue Devils
Ralph Digiovanni
Harry Wet
Cameron
Tom Davis
Gorden Carver
John Hrisza
George Clark
Reese Jarry
Clarke Jones
Frank Kerwits
Fred Hardison
Earnie Mnotts
Fred Sink
Addin Crowder
Cill Lewis
Cliff Haggerty
Lee
Bob Smith
Fece
Reeces
Fight Delay Pushes Bout to January in New York
Pittsburgh report says Py Poueos terms Bell and Bee Bee Writs must delay their thrice postponed fight due to weather and a waiting period. The bout will now take place January 4 in New York after two previous postponements.
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Bell
Acam
Wakst
Sas
Heberah
New York
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