Army Navy gridiron clash billed as nations title decider
In Baltimore on December 2 1940 two top ranked teams Army and Navy met at Municipal Stadium with a potential national title on the line. Navy faced an underdog task to extend its winning streak, while Army offered a strong passing game and a stout defense. Weather was clear and cold with 20 mph winds as tens of thousands attended, many traveling with war bonds and scalped tickets fetching up to 50 dollars.
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Ala
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Dale Hall
Snead Draws Big in San Francisco Open Return
Samuel Snead resumes major tournament golf after 26 months in the Navy and again attracts crowds in the Portland and San Francisco Open events. Fellow pros praise his powerful drive, noting his return is welcomed even if results lag.
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Samuel Jackson Snead
Navy
Hot Springs
Horvath Named Nation's Top Grid Player of 1944
New York dispatch notes Ohio State quarterback Les Horvath as the nation’s top player for 1944 per newspapers and broadcasters voting in the Heisman Trophy ballot. Horvath led Ohio State to an unbeaten season, scored 72 points, and drove a late touchdown against Michigan for the title. The banquet for Horvath is set for Tuesday night at the Downtown Athletic Club, with Glenn Davis, Felix Blanchard, and others among the top vote-getters listed.
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Ohio State
Buckeye Dental
Horvath
Ohioans
Michigan
Glenn Davis
Army
Felix Doc
Blanchard
Angelo Bertelli
Notre Dame
Davis
Ken Whitmore
Navy
Buddy Young
Ilinois
Bob Kelly
Bob Jenkins
Doug Kenna
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A. & M
Shorty McWilliams
Mississippi State
FERA Cagers Set To Face Baltimore Y M C A On Monday
The Baltimore Y M C A basketball team challenges the FERA Scarlet Hurricane Monday night December 4. Starting for Baltimore are Johnson Stewart Seimpeles Stieber and Boylan with Sempeles as playing coach. Stieber is a nine letter all American lacrosse star from Maryland. Jack Stewart formerly played for Dartmouth. Mike Boylan hails from Pennsylvania high school glory. The women’s game precedes the men, as the FERA Girls meet WACs and WAVES from Camp Detrick at 9 o clock.
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Fera Scarlet Hurricane
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Baltimore Outfit
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Stieber
Boylan
Bill Johnson
Fred Stieber
University of Maryland
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Dartmouth
Gus Broberg
Mike Boylan
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FERA
Wacs
Camp Detrick
Frederick Md
Racing Resumed At Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park in Miami reopened as racing returned with 10 446 bettors on hand. The crowd generated 429 209 in wagers, easing war time concerns as Byron Wise's Firepower and Mrs. Lottie Wolfs Good Going won the two 2500 divisions of the inaugural six furlong handicap.
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Gulfstrean
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Byron Wise
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High School Game May Draw 100,900
Chicago event rivalry between Tilden and Weber tops national Army-Navy clash in attendance. More than 120,000 tickets sold for the high school game at Soldier Field and about 75,000 more expected. Proceeds support service center fund.
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Weber
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B F Goodrich Store 26 Franklin Street
Local listing for B F Goodrich Store at 26 Franklin Street, contact number 2064. Store appears in small classified brief format.
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Franklin St
Bowling League Scores and Standings Report
The Garnners lead as the Navigators win both games against the Bombardiers threatening second place. Mildred Flock tops single games with 114 while Betty Lewis and Phillys Hartle post strong scores. Standings list Gunners, Navigators, Paratroopers, and others with wins and losses, plus high singles and totals across the night.
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Betty Lewis
Phyllis Hartle
Nerina Groganlez
Lorraine Hamburg
Genes Vieve Fleming
Beverly Pope
Esther McCarren
Roberta Jillard
Louise Byers
Three Ohio State Players On Sun Team
New York Sun selects three Ohio State players for its All America grid lineup published today. Buckeye quarterback Les Horvath is named season's outstanding player in collegiate ranks. Team features Hackett and Ferraro from OSU among others.
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Ohio State
New York Sun
Les Horvath
Buckeye
Troy Laundry Bowling League results and banquet notice
The Army swept Navy in two games as the Troy Laundry Bowling League played. Coast Guard swept the Marines in two games. High game and series: Betty Domer 101 and 184. Other top scores include Julia Martin 188 and several 170s. League banquet set for Beck's Tavern at 7:50 p.m. on December 2.
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Re Spalding
Betty Feigley
BL Flemming
M. DeMotrrez Ita
M. J. Showe
Beck's Tavern
Thomas Jefferson founded University of Virginia the first state university
Thomas Jefferson established the University of Virginia as the United States first state supported university, marking a landmark in higher education history and Virginia’s educational development.
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United States
University of Virginia
Army Navy Game Stats Preview in Baltimore
Baltimore December weather outlook for the 45th Army Navy clash at Municipal Stadium. Kickoff 2 p.m. Eastern War Time with Army favored 2 to 1 on wager. Navy leads series 22 19 with five straight Navy wins. Attendance projected 70,000, uniforms blue and white. Officials listed and CBS radio coverage noted.
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T. A. Timlin
Nigara
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Princeton
W. H. Chrenberger
Boston College
F. R. Wallace
Washington
Columbia Broadcasting System
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U. S
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Maryland bill to outlaw ticket scalping proposed
Delegate Bertram L Boone II of Baltimore announces a bill to outlaw ticket scalping in Maryland at the upcoming General Assembly session. He cites Army Navy tickets selling as high as 100 dollars and notes scalpers targeting top sporting events in Baltimore.
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Bertram L. Boone II
D-Balto
Maryland
General Assembly
Boone
New York State Racing Revenue Top $29 Million in 1944
Albany December 2. New York State total revenue from racing in 1944 amounted to 29,022,617.19 dollars. The State Tax Commission reported yesterday. The 1943 total was 19,306,140.20 dollars.
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Irish Meeting Great Lakes Irish Meeting Great Lakes
In a snowy South Bend Notre Dame faces Great Lakes in a key clash after last year’s 19 14 loss. Georgia Tech and Georgia duel for SEC title. Tulane and LSU renew a long rivalry. North Carolina meets Virginia in Dixie’s oldest series. Texas Christian eyes SMU warmup before Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma aims to seal Big Six with a win at Nebraska.
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Georgia To Clash With Tech Today
Georgia and Georgia Tech meet in the 39th rivalry game in 51 years amid fan tensions. Engineers miss Alexander and two star linemen due to illness and injuries, while Georgia Bulldogs are nursing several running backs.
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Engineers
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