Glamour in Ricksha Race Opens Army Navy China Bowl
Seventeen women from Russia, China, the United States and Canada enter the ricksha parade ahead of the Army Navy China bowl football game. Ann Goodpasture of Oklahoma City is the only stateside entrant. Lieutenant General George Stratemeyer backs Canadian WAC Corporal Betty Shantz of Vancouver. Shantz's mother lives in Kirklatd Washington.
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Betty Shantz
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Hargis Returns to Texas but Ineligible This Season
AUSTIN Texas November 4 Joh Hargis a 1949 All SouthWest forward and renowned scorer returned to the University of Texas but cannot play this season. Coach Deck Gray said Hargis entered the university too late to gain eligibility. He starred in the 1943 Texas quintet that tied Rice for the conference title and reached the NCAA final Four in the old WCGT era.
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University of Texas
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AAF Grid League Title Chance Common Amid Turbulence
The Thin Air force can clinch the AAP conference crown Sunday as Fort Worth teams collide. Military units including Eastern Flying Training Maxwell and Third Air Force vie for key wins to force a tie, with Port Worth and Saint Angelo events shaping the outcome.
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Gongamil
Dietribution
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Sao Anipalo
Bourth
Air Force
HY Taro Marin
Los Angelo
Army Comes Near Sweep Of Ballots In AP Poll
Army holds first place in the Associated Press college football poll with 809 points from 80 first place votes. Navy is second with 664 points. Alabama, Indiana, Notre Dame, and Michigan State also receive notable support while Ohio State falls to the also-rans after a close loss to Michigan.
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New York
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Biff Jones Passes Up Nebraska Berth
OMAHA Nov 27 The World Herald reports Col Lichirnee M Big Jones declined to return to the University of Nebraska saying from West Point he made his decision yesterday The athletic director known as Biffer said he had no comment
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Navy Eyes Army Clash With Upfront Line Push
Annapolis reports Navy coach says success hinges on frontline units in national championship bid. Miller lauds linemen and backs, noting line play sparked victory over Wisconsin, while linebackers face Army's powerful backfield in Philadelphia. Coached by Coulter, Army brings 17 years of combined college experience across its front.
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Scorty
Boy Bandit Turns Venerable Villain In Boxing Tale
New York dispatch profiles James Joy Johnston, once known as the Boy Bandit, now age 70 and reluctant to keep the nickname. The veteran fighter recalls feuds, early rivalries, and tall tales from boxing’s prewar era, including myths about encounters with Jess Willard and stories involving Gypsy Daniels and Billy Daniels.
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Willard
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Wyke
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Jack
Anderson Jiromy
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McGee
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Border Loop Ready to Go
Border Intercollegiate Athletic Conference firms up prewar competition plans for football basketball track and spring sports. Conference divisions form East Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons West Texas State Teachers Central Texas College of Mines New Mexico University Arizona State aims for group tournaments to crown champions. Veterans enrolling after three weeks may participate in all intercollegiate sports this term.
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Arizona State College
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Tucson
Oklahoma City Indians to train in Tyler for spring
Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League will open spring training in Tyler Texas in March. President Harold Popers is noted. Training games likely with Fort Worth Beaumont and Evport, all of the Texas league, and Toledo or the American association.
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Harold Popers
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Eveport
McCormick and Gumbert Released from Army Duty
Cincinnati Nov 71 Warren Giles general manager of the Reds announced both outfielder Mike McCormick and pitcher Harry Gumbert have been discharged from the army. McCormick is expected to report for spring training at the Reds camp in Tampa next February, along with Gumbert.
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Hoffman Leads Southwest Conference Freshmen RunBenchmark
Arkansas freshman fullback John Hoffman has surged to lead the Southwest Conference rushing with 587 yards on 190 carries across 10 games. Texas A M’s Preston Smith, Baylor’s Sammie Pierce, and Texas Christian’s Leon Joslin are prominent in rushing and passing stats, as Texas A&M leads defensively with 1440 yards allowed. The season tallies show Texas and Baylor close in total offense while Southern Methodist moves ahead in conference standings.
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Sportlights from Page Ten Highlights Captain Kramer Return
A nostalgic note from Captain Kramer, a popular local athlete and coach, recounts souvenirs kept from war service. He describes regaining health after tropical illnesses, weight loss, and happiness to be home, planning to stay in the United States to support family and share war stories.
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Loral
States
Rote cousins lead two top San Antonio backfields
In San Antonio, Kyle Rote of Jefferson and Toddln Rote of Hatlandale, first cousins, star for rival high schools as observers note their shared pedigree. Jerry Mangum of Buy bank High earns all city honors for the third straight year, while coaches eye an upcoming clash on November 7 at the Big Rockpile with Jefferson versus Brownsville.
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Ninth Troop Carrier unit cancels Miami Naval game
Coach Norman Sanders of the Ninth Troop Carrier command announced the December 1 football clash with the Miami Naval Air Station in Miami is cancelled. The Carriers seek another opponent for that date.
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Troop Carier Command
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Texas at Full Strength for Aggie Bate
Texas Longhorns approach key clash with Texas A&M at College Station nearly at full strength. Only halfback Emory Ballard remains out with a broken leg. Monday drills featured Bechtel, Schwarzerkopf, Wetz, Plyler, Greim, Callan, Harris, Hillpenny, Baum, Layne, and Sweet on first team. Reserve hopefuls Gillory, Graham, Ellsworth, and Allen also train for spots.
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Rickey Alma Mater Gives Him a Boost
Ohio Wesleyan faculty commends Branch Firkey of the Brooklyn Dudes for signing Robinson, a black athlete, to a professional baseball contract. The resolution lauds the action as progressive and in line with university ideals. Robinson’s signing marks a notable milestone for the college sports program.
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