Bears May Be Pawns In War
Chicago owner George Halas dismisses reports that All-America Football Conference clubs plan to raid the NFL for Bears stars Sid Luckman George McAfee Clyde Turner Ken Kavanaugh Lee Ar toe with no sleepless nights. He notes no working agreement exists yet between leagues and 1946 contracts would come after the championship. Luckman says he aims to finish his career with the Bears.
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Lee Artee
Chicago Daily News
Halas
National Tourney Planned In March in Madison Square Garden
The national invitational basketball tourney, won last year by DePaul University, will be played on March 14 16 18 and 20 at Madison Square Garden. The National Collegiate Association title game will be held March 26 at the Garden, pitting the western regional winner against the eastern champion from a regional meet.
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Kansas City
Hogan Sprints To Challenge Nelson For Golf Crown
Miami reporters ponder whether Ben Hogan can topple Byron Nelson as golfdom’s top man at the $10,000 Miami Open. Hogan, 33, alongside Nelson, started as caddies in Fort Worth and has impressed on the PGA winter circuit. Nelson plans a return at the Fort Worth Open December 14-16 after a rest period.
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Pacific Coast League Seeks Major League Status in 1946
The Pacific Coast League seeks major league status with a plan requiring approval from baseball's commissioner and the two major leagues. The Southern Association opposes a Class AAA shift for the other two AA leagues. Debates continue as officials prepare to convene.
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Basketball Season Opening Tomorrow at the Y M C A
The Y M C A varsity men and women open their season Thursday Dec 20 with Letterkenny Depot teams visiting. Women play 7 30 p m and men 8 30 p m with regular practices. Y members may join both teams and are urged to contact Don Klopfer Y physical director.
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Eddie Dyer rises to St. Louis Cardinals manager role
Eddie Dyer, longtime Cardinals figure and former Houston Buffs manager, accepts a two year contract to guide St. Louis after Billy Southworth's move to Boston. A Morgan City native and Rice alumnus, Dyer rebuilt teams from minor leagues to major league level, earning praise as a leader and organizer.
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Baseball's Pacific Coast League moves toward major status
Sports round up reports on baseball league shifts and trade rumors. The Pacific Coast League contemplates major status at a forthcoming meeting amid returns from minor league conventions. Possible deals include Vince DiMaggio with Phillies Giants, and Luis Olmo to Cincinnati for Ray Lamanne. Fans in Terre Haute seek fan club stock. George McAfee may join Topeka Western Association as Bears owner George Halas plans post football career business.
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Drive To Clean Up Horse Racing Drives TRA Reform
New York December 5. The Thoroughbred Racing Association launches a national bureau of investigation to combat prejudicial threats against racing. Thirty three tracks appoint directors including Parr and Burke. bureau to recommend actions to tracks and commissions, not punish. Robb reelected executive secretary as directors reaffirm leadership at Pimlico, Santa Anita, Churchill Downs and Belmont.
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Indians' Jeff Heath On Auction Block
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jeff Heath is reportedly on the auction block at the minor league meetings in Columbus Ohio with Chicago White Sox seen as leading bidder. Sox manager Jimmy Dykes is said to be willing to trade an outfielder to obtain Heath while interest from the Cubs and Giants is noted.
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White Sox
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Sox
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Guy Cartright
Cards Marion Not For Sale
COLUMBUS, Dec. 5. The $250,000 price tag on Marty Marion around World Series time is off the table and he is not for sale. The St. Louis Cardinals plan no deals involving name players soon, even with added talent from the armed forces. Manager Eddie Dyer announced at the annual minor league meetings that St. Louis is the pennant favorite for 1946 based on their returning players and depth.
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