Paschal Wins NFL Ball Carrying Crown In 1943
Chicago December 15 Bill Paschal Giants rookie fullback won the NFL ball carrying title by a yard over Phil Pitt’s Jack Hinkle. Paschal totaled 572 yards in 147 attempts after 92 yards against the Redskins as New York ended the season 31 7 over Washington. His late surge included 280 yards in his last two games helping the Giants and Redskins rivalry shape a division play for the Eastern crown and the trip to Chicago for the title game. Hinkle finished with 37 yards in 11 carries for 4.9.
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Georgia Tech
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Hinkle
Third Round Here Tonight In County Basketball League
The Jaycee sponsored County Basketball League offers three games at the State Armory tonight the last before the Christmas break Ox Fibre and Camp Detrick Enlisted Men look to stay undefeated in the third round. At 7 p.m. the 1942 Champions face the Wolfpack followed by an 8 p.m. clash of Camp Detrick officers against the enlisted men. The 9 p.m. finale features Price Bros. versus sidetown as Brushmen and Wolfpack eyes sharpen for the nightcap. The elaborate program includes Detrick B’s versus Detrick O’s and a Greek duel between Precisionists and Valleyites with steady action expected. After tonight, league play pauses for holidays and resumes January 6.
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Detrick
Middletown
Derrick
Demchek
Dodd
Cuzarnicki
Zawadsky
Dorrell
Beveridge
Young
Ivey
Precisionists
Valleyites
Murray Brothers
Luther
Murrays
Chick
Inter-Church League Latest Results in Men Division
In the Inter-Church League men division Evan Reformed lead 3 to 0 over Presbyterian St Johns 3 to 1 over Methodist First Baptist 2 Buckeystown 1 Middletown Lutheran 2 Lutheran 1 Grace Reformed 2 Middletown Reformed 1. Monday games First Baptist versus Evan Reformed Grace Reformed versus St John s Tuesday Middletown Lutheran versus Presbyterian Methodist versus Lutheran Middletown Reformed versus Buckeys. Standings note War ren Smith Grace Reformed high single 140 Charles Fout Grace Reformed 372 high three game Grace Reformed 593 high team pin fall Grace Reformed 1702. Women high single Nancy Kelly Buckeystown 122.
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Damascus High School Trims Williamsport
Miami readers watched a tropical park gala open with a first day pari mutuel betting record. Turnstiles clicked for the opening of the Tropical Park horse race meeting as $442,830 was wagered, surpassing the prior mark of $276.08 and drawing 10,461 attendees. Herbert Bayard Swope, chairman of the Gables Racing Association, praised the results.
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All League Pro Team Picks Highlight 1943 NFL Stars
The Associated Press selects the 1943 All-League eleven led by two Redskins and two Packers. Sammy Baugh and Sid Luckman headline the backs, with Danny Fortmann Hutson Turner and Bruiser Kinard among the top linemen. Bears, Packers, and Cardinals riders fill key spots in the era’s passing emphasis.
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Morrow
Magnani
Bears Steagles top NFL season with major honors
Chicago Bears and Phil Pitt Eagles swept most major offensive and defensive NFL marks in the season. Bears led in total offense and defense while Steagles shared top passing and rushing stats. Washington’s Sammy Baugh set a new league aerial efficiency record with 139 completions.
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Phil Pitt
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Lutherans Edge In High Scoring Three Game Match
Marion Shipley led Lutheran with a 303 as the Lutheran team rolled 479 in the best game and totaled 1379 pins for the three game match.
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Marion Shipley
Lutheran
Simmons wins inaugural Handicap first division at track
Surging fans cheered Allen T Simmons's Harvard Square as he survived a battle for the lead and a Stirling finish to capture the first division of the $2,500 Inaugural Handicap, paying backers $14.10. Bronite Farm's Roman Sox won the second division for 3-year-olds and up in the 6 furlong race.
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Allen T Simmons
Harvard Square
Bronite Farm
Roman Sox
Handful Of Players To Dominate Majors
Sarasota Florida December 15 Paul Waner predicts several outstanding pitchers and a few highly successful hitters will lead major league baseball next season under wartime conditions Waner, a 40 year old outfielder, believes a handful of players will dominate the majors next year.
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Outhelder
Waner Reflects On Baseball In 1944
The piece quotes Waner predicting the 1944 season will feature outstanding pitchers and hitters, noting inflation in batting during wartime with dead ball dynamics and reduced talent. He compares himself to a rubber ball, acknowledging slower speed but still intent on contributing. Also reports on Utica Evangelical and Reformed Ladies Guild meeting at Lewistown Community Hall with readings, reports, a concert, and upcoming event notes.
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F. Stanley Stull
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