Duel poised in Rose Bowl as Hardy Stephens duel lures
In Pasadena on December 29 1932 Southern California meets Tennessee in the Rose Bowl likely pitching a duel between Trojan captain Hardy and freshman Buster Stephens. Hardy Cravath praised passer with 53 of 102 for 884 yards and eight touchdowns while Stephens has 101 carries for 63 yards and eight completed passes.
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Mexican Track To Add Racing Days
Mexico City announces expansion of Hipodromo de las Americas racing from three to four days weekly with eight race cards on Fridays. Major races slated after January 1 include the Ciudad De Mexico handicap on New Year’s Day, headlined by Seeing Eye under 127 pounds for G. Z Carranza among a field of four nominees.
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McKechnie predicts baseball will continue in 1945
NEW YORK Dec. 29 41 Manager Bill McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds visited the New York Giants office and stated he believes baseball will be played in 1945. He said the Reds are moving ahead with spring training at Bloomington Indiana and will stage no more than 14 night games, possibly only seven.
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FERA Squads Clash At The Y In Basketball Showdown
FERA Girls face Y Varsity at 6 pm on the YMCA court followed by the FERA Scarlet Hurricanes at 9 pm against the Middletown All-Stars. The two FERA squads meet strong opponents in a local city matchup this evening. The piece notes the first Chinese minister to Colombia presented credentials in July 1943.
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Many Considered For Hall Of Fame
New York December 29 Baseball writers list many candidates for the 1945 Hall of Fame ballot at Cooperstown New York. Notable figures under consideration include Clark Griffith Washington Johnny Evers Chicago Cubs Fred Clarke Pittsburgh Bill Dickey New York Yankees Rube Waddell Philadelphia Miller Huggins New York Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox and Roger Bresnahan Giants Cards.
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Stephens Bats In Most Runs
CHICAGO, Dec. 23. Short stop Vernon Stephens batted a modest .293 last season, but his clutch hinting spurred the St. Louis Browns to the American league pennant and gave him the RBI crown with 19. Official figures show Stephens edged Boston’s Bob Johnson by three for the RBI title, while Nick Etten of the Yankees led with 20 homers. The Browns finished third in team RBI behind Boston and New York, but set a league mark with 93 double plays. Johnny Lindell had 103 RBI and Stan Spence 100. Etten led walks with 97. Jim Seerey struck out 99 times. George Kell led in grounding into double plays with 28. Browns pitcher Hob Ortiz was hit eight times by pitches.
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Mrs Clark Leads Steeplechase Money Winners 1944
New York report notes Mrs. PF Ambrose Clark topped steeplechase owners in 1944 with earnings of 69 215 dollars across 21 wins, more than any other stable. The achievement marks Clark as the leading money winner for the year.
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Bowl Coaches Swap Bouquets Ahead of Orange Bowl
Miami December 28 Rival Orange Bowl coaches traded praise and cautious forecasts as Georgia Tech coach W A Alexander and Tulsa coach Henry Frnka touted their programs. Alexander praised Frnka while predicting a strategic edge for Tulsa, and Frnka called Alexander one of footballs greats while focusing on guarding Tech’s aerial attack. Both teams prepared in Miami with Tulsa bringing 52 players and tech working to sharpen their passing game.
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Charles Town Racing Year Sets Virginia Record
Charles Town and Wheeling tracks handled a record 15017977 in mutuel wagering this year, with the state box share of 16018. Beverly Broun, chair of the State Racing Commission, noted a new average daily play of 14 during the winter at Charles Town despite blizzard conditions. The Charles Town Jockey Club winter meet generated 973662 in mutuels and 92286 for the state, while the six day victory program produced 754724 with 9007 to the state. charity portions benefited war services, though figures exclude bookmaker sums.
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Durdan Transferred From Bainbridge Naval Center
Don Durdan famed Oregon State Rose Bowl star and Bainbridge Naval Training Center back for two years was moved to an undisclosed post station officials announced. A standout in basketball, Durdan starred for the 143 Rain Bridge Court team and served as a chief petty officer training new recruits.
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Ban on Moving Horses After U S Track Shutdown
The Office of Defense Transportation drafts an order barring shipment of horses from Southern tracks to abroad, allowing only moves to home stables. ODT opposes reopening Windsor Ontario’s Devonshire track, citing transportation strain. The U S racing shutdown takes effect January 3.
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Billy Conn Narrow Escape and Paris Bombing Night
Billy Conn, the heavyweight contender, recounts two close calls in one day while touring Europe with GI boxing mates. A plane elevator lock forced a two hour landing drill after running up and down to shift weight. Paris was bombed that night, windows blasted near his hotel. Conn recalls the Louis fight in 1941, a near title, and says he hopes for another shot after the war. He continues boxing exhibitions for doughboys across Europe, having traveled 50,000 miles since June.
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Blue Gray contest previews and holiday football bowl lineup
Radio schedule from New York outlines extended New Year football coverage with the Blue Gray game in Montgomery at 2 45 p m. on Saturday and previews of the Orange Bowl East West Cotton Bowl from Dallas. NBC CBS and MBS broadcasters mix game coverage with holiday war broadcaster tributes and assorted musical programs.
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Extra Caution Is Urged By Council
The National Safety Council urged extra holiday care from drivers and pedestrians from now through New Year’s Eve to keep 1944 accident deaths near the 1943 toll of 23,400. By Dec 1, 1944 deaths reached 20,760, up from 20,610 in 1943. November deaths fell 4 percent versus 1943, and December could match 1943 if the trend continues.
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Automobile Quota Same Next Month
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration will allocate 3,600 new passenger cars for January, matching the prior four months. The current stockpile sits between 12,900 and 15,000 cars, far below the 520,000 when rationing began in February 1942.
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Aggie Coach Plans Hard Cotton Bowl Build Up
Oklahoma A and M coach Lookabaugh warned that Texas Christian will provide a tough test in the Cotton Bowl noting TCUs balanced attack. He cited their defense and said the 21 point edge is misleading while his 40 man squad prepared with practice and limbering drills. Ticket sales at the Cotton Bowl office surged with 382000 in the till and 28000 tickets sold. If weather cooperates, about 35000 are expected to attend.
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