Kinnick remembered as both football star and skilled baseball player
The article reflects on Nile Kinnick’s multi sport talent from Iowa high school through his Iowa and Syracuse connections. It notes his prowess as a football halfback and catcher in baseball, his academic excellence, Phi Beta Kappa honors, and a career that earned him national admiration. It also recounts Ossie Solem’s coaching journey and recruitment tensions involving Iowa and Syracuse.
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Hinnick
Bob Feller
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Ossie Solem
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Syracuse University
Orange
Chiefs Send Carter Against Jack Tising Tonight Pedestrians
Five thousand four hundred ninety fans fill MacArthur Stadium as Syracuse Chiefs set Arnold Carter to face Buffalo Bisons ace Jack Tising in the third game of a six game series. Carter seeks to move toward .500 after a 3 2 loss at Newark while Tising, 1 6, vows to derail the Chiefs with a strong Buffalo defense and support.
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Chiefs
Carter
Jack Tising
Buffalo Bisons
Syracuse Chiefs
MacArthur Stadium
Jewel Ens
Arnold
Lefty” Carter
Buffalo
British football adapts to war with regional leagues and cross-team play
Lieutenant Jock Buchanan explains wartime changes in British football. Regional leagues replace national divisions with about twenty teams per district. Players in the armed forces or defense work may play for different teams in their new district. Training, inter-force and international Red Cross matches boost morale. Games are broadcast for troops overseas and Air Force v Army matchups draw big crowds.
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Jock
Red Cross
Air Force
Army
Buffalo Bisons Lose Twin Bill to Syracuse on Walkers Day
In a doubleheader at Buffalo, Syracuse beats the Bisons 3 to 1 in the nine inning game and 1 to 0 in the nightcap. Waldstein took the loss in the opener while de la Cruz pitched the second. Attendance reaches 5,498 with many pedestrians due to gas restrictions and train threats. Eddie Turchin and Otto Denning expected to join the club today.
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Waldstein
Aith
Bufalo
Eee
de la Cruz
Roxbury
Amepites
Henline
Boggess
Eddie Turchin
Otto Denning
Buffalo
Bisons
Mike ‘Schultz
Tomaside la Cruz
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Blackburne
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Wartime football sustains morale and bonds across nations
A British observer stresses football's role in lifting wartime morale, noting how cross team exchanges and evolving competitions kept standards steady. He urges America not to discontinue football, arguing sport supports the war effort and offers resilience from Guadalcanal to North Africa.
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America
Great Britain
Guadalcanal
North Africa
England England England and the war time sport plan
The author argues that if England can run wartime sports near enemy lines the United States with two oceans should find a way for college and pro football to support Red Cross drives. The piece suggests American teams could play large public games to boost war fundraising and morale.
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England
United States
Lilly
Red Cross
Draft Boards Call Donald and Metheny For Physical Exam
Pitcher Avey Donald and rookie outfielder Bud Metheny of the New York Yankees were scheduled to appear before their draft boards. Donald, classified 4-F, undergoes a re-examination at 720 Lexington Avenue, while Metheny takes his first physical at 124 East 51st Street.
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Metheny
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Avey Donald
Bud Metheny
New York Yankees
Lexington A Avenue
East 51St Street
Dorazio Foe of Franklin Meet Opens Chicago Outdoor Boxing
Three 10 round fights open Chicago's outdoor season headlined by Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia versus Lem Franklin of Cleveland. Dorazio weighs about six pounds less than Franklin in his Chicago debut. Also featured are Nate Bolden versus Freddy Fiducia and Myron Padlo versus Tommy James in separate 10 round bouts.
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Chicago
Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Lem Franklin
Cleveland
Dorazio
Bob Pastor
Harry Bobo
Franklin
Lee Savold
Nate Bolden
Freddy Fiducia
Newark
N. J. Bolden
Tony Musto
Jimmy Johnston
Portere
Myron Padlo
Fritzie Zivic
Tommy James
South Siders Win And Take Command Of City Leaguers
The South Side Monarchs beat Baldwinsville 1 to 0 at McKinley Park to assume the lead in the City Amateur Baseball League. Easter drove in the lone run in the fourth inning as Fawcett pitched a two hit shutout for the unbeaten Monarchs. Baldwinsville had two hits, both by third baseman Ailen, and Russ allowed the run on four hits with Wakeman contributing the others.
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Baldwinsville
McKinley Park
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Krens
Fawcett
Russ
Ailen
Wakeman
Easter
Monarch
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Cloane
Rans
Steen
Paips
Garenca
Ross
Magna
Pancett
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Long
Woodruff
Balla
Fuss
Baldwinsrult
DeSiro
Shortstop Woes Drag Dodgers From Lead
The Brooklyn Dodgers struggle with shortstop defense as they slip behind the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Leo Durocher rotates Arky Vaughan Boyd Bartley and Bob Bragan, while a late doubleheader loss to the Chicago Cubs highlights the weakness.
Levy Lifts Newark With Three Home Runs In League Tilt
Levy slugged three homers for Newark in an 9 6 win over Baltimore as the International League action continued. Graham hit his third round tripper in three games for Montreal against Rochester, but Montreal lost 8 6. Schultz and de Cruz won for Syracuse 3 1 over Buffalo, while Jersey City and Toronto split doubleheader results. Levy, awaiting the service call, remains with the Bears after a trade from Phillies and Yankees. Schedule notes list Toronto at Jersey City and other league matchups tonight.
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Sesturdas
George Newcombe
Baldwinsville
Tle
van Larrington
Chiefs
Buffalo
Mike Schultz
Irs
Horatio Bartleson
Jim Konstanty
Jersey City
Associated Press
Ed Levy
Jack Jack Graham
Syracuse
Levy
Newark
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Graham
Montreal Royals
Rochester
Tommy de
Cruz
Buffalo Bisons
Little Giants
Toronto
Leafs
Icewark
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Baltifen
Frank Silvanic
Jim Davis
Joe Buzag
Montreal
Elmira Wins Bargain Bill From Utica
Elmira swept a doubleheader 7-3 and 6-2 at Utica as part of a rough four game visit. Albany led in the weekend with a 2-1 edge over the Triplets after a 6-2 Saturday win, while Scranton defeated Springfield 11-4 and Wilkes-Barre beat Hartford 12-8. The Barons took two from Hartford 2-2 and 6-3, and Binghamton closed the gap on Wilkes-Barre with a win over Albany tonight.
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East Syracusans Edge Pon tiacs in City League Tilt
East Syracuse shaded the Pontiac team 5 to 4 yesterday at Ellis Field. Alex Wisniewski allowed five hits as East Syracuse notched its second win in three starts. Don Benack led the offense with three hits, including a double, and three RBIs while Romano was shelled for four and a half.
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Nanée
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