Major League Fielding Marks Upset By Boudreau and Hayes
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau earned top defensive shortstop honors while .327 batting led the league for the season. Frankie Hayes tied the National League record with 155 straight games caught, and Rudy York set a new double plays at first base record. Johnny Lindell led outfield chances as fielding totals slipped slightly from 1943.
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Chicago
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Boudreau
Indians
New York
Durels
Tribe Pilot
Vt Tangle Tha Mari
Horace Ford
Cincinnati
Lou Gehrig
McQuinn
John Sullivan
Washington
George Stirnweiss
Mark Christman
Browns
Tucker
Thurman Turker
Johnny Lindell
Yankees
Buddy Rosar
Roy Partee
Boston
Osear Grimes
Beau Jack Is Named Boxer Of The Year In 1944 Ranking
Ring Magazine editor Nat Fleischer declares Beau Jack Pvt Sidney Walker of Augusta Georgia the boxer of the year after reviewing 4382 fighters in 1944. The ranking lists Beau Jack as top lightweight while Joe Louis Gus Lesnevich and others head their divisions. Also notes war bond show and wartime closures with Byrnes mobilization request affecting Thoroughbred tracks.
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New York
Nat Fleischer
Ring Magazine Today
Sidney Walker
Augusta
Beau Jack
Bootblack
King
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Lloyd Marshall
Sacramento
Calif
Holman Williams
Detroit
Mich
Ray Robinson
U. S. Army
Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Manuel Ortiz
el Centro
Flyieight
Jackie Paterson
Scotland
Joe Louis
Gus Lesnevich
Clifton
Lb. S Coast Guard
Tony Zalery
Ind
U. S. Navy
Freddie Cochrane
Elizabeth
N. J
U.S. Navy
Litle
Pep
Ortiz
Paterson
Duke Choice But Only Two Bama Teams Topped 1944 Scoring Record
Alabama’s 1944 Sugar Bowl team set a top offensive mark in the Southeastern Conference with 246 points. Coach Frank Thomas rebuilt from scratch after 1943, relying on two holdovers Hal Self and Jack Green, plus military arrivals and 17-year-olds. Gilmer led both pass and ground gains for Alabama, while the defense limited opponents to low yardage. Pancho Mancha anchored the line as the team eyed potential trouble for Duke in New Orleans.
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Red Granule
NEA
New York
Duke
Alabama
New Orleans
Crimson Tide
Blue Devils
Tuscaloosa
Capstone
Frank Thomas
Tide
Thomas
Notre Damer
Hal Self
Jack Green
Louisiana State
Harry Gilmer
Lana
Vaughn Mancha
Johnny Wozniak
Pancho Mancha
Sugar Bowl
Teen Aged Advisory Group Forms Here To Seek Center
Committeemen from civic clubs City administration churches and schools formed the Teen-Age Advisory Committee SATET centthe Wednesday night and began a drive to locate and finance a Frederick recreation center. Rev Samuel S Johnston was elected chairman Charles W Willis named executive secretary. Mayor Hugh V Gittnger and Aldermen Mussell H McCain joined in backing an open house canteen dance salon and entertainment center open to City and County teenagers without dues or membership.
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Frederick
Samuel S. Johnston
Episcopal
Charles W Willis
Frederick High
Princ
Ipal
Hugh V. Gittinger
Mussell H. McCain
Ment
Social Clubs of Industry
Busi
Time Change Nelson Eddy CBS Sundays 4 30 P M
CBS schedules Nelson Eddy Sundays at 4 30 p m as the network changes a time slot on the program. The move affects the show timing and may impact viewers tuning in.
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Chang Nelson Eddy
CBS
Nelson Eddy
Icc
Chang
City seeks funds to sustain recreation center facilities
City officials announce a drive inviting civic groups and individuals to contribute to support the local recreation center. Plans outline ongoing maintenance, program costs, and future improvements funded by community donations.
Teen Age Bedwas Group Eyes City Center Lease Plan
Pledged $250 to the project Mis s Pauline Bowlus, Alderman Russell H. McCain and Roger B. Wolfe head a committee to solicit funds. Rev Me Johnston, Charles K Dediot and Fo Rypsei Yuuta seek a site. a building at 240 North Market Street, owned by Benjamin B. Rosenstock, may lease for $150 monthly for three months. Other properties include EB Shipley on West Pattick and the east wing of Winchester Hall. The group partners with County Commissioners to gain support and assess county hall availability. Youths in charge include 20 year old organizers and a board with Mr Young as vice-chairman, Mrs Bowlus as treasurer, Alfred R. Bolz secretary. The next Board of Aldermen meeting at City Mall is set for January with a 7 o'clock start.
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Pauline Bowlus
Russeell H. McCain
Roger B. Wolfe
Me. Johnston
Charles K Dediot
Fo Rypsei Yuuta
North Market Street
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
EB Shipley
West Pattick Street
Winchester Hall
Conamtteenia
Bedwas Gohamiebite Beneder
Rey Mer Jolnieten
Willis
Young
Bowlus
Alfred R. Bolz
Board of Aldermen's
Ity Mall
Grid League Studies Work Or Fight Edict
Chicago December 27 The National Football League studied players’ status under work or fight orders and selective service directives. League officials said most rosters included players with war industry jobs and night practices. plans to operate next year depended on war conditions and impact on the war effort.
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Chicago
National Football League
Washington
George Strickler
Elmer Layden
Baseball Leaders Urged for Clear WW2 Draft Stance
A columnist argues baseball needs an authoritative comment on 4-F pro athletes and military service. Landis and commissioners are criticized for silence as Byrnes raises questions about player eligibility. The piece stresses a decisive, official stance would help the game amid wartime service debates and public scrutiny.
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Landis
Quigh
Byrnes
Ahilles
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