Duke Blue Devils Rally After Black Tuesday Season
Duke's football team, under Eddie Cameron in his 19th year, faced a brutal mid season, losing four straight to Navy Army Penn Navy and Carolinas. The Blue Devils rebounded to finish stronger and secure a Sugar Bowl bid despite a late surge by rivals. Cameron credits wartime discipline and Wade era traditions for the turnaround, noting nine of eleven starters were from North Carolina.
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Crackers Get New Shortstop But Lose a Pitcher
Itnffidie reports the Athiutan Crackers gained a shortstop at the minor league meeting but lost a pitcher. The brief notes the team altered its infield but saw a pitcher depart.
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Coach Butts Decries Bulldogs Luck After Tough Season
Athens Georgia coach Wally Butts says the Bulldogs suffered more hard luck than any team he has coached. He cited key player losses since spring as a major factor, while noting the remaining players gave their best effort despite a seven and three record.
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Southern Association Acquires Orden Wad in First Exchange
The Southern Association team yesterday obtained Tony Orden wad from Perduta of the International league in exchange for pitcher Francis Cronin. It marks the first player swap of the meeting.
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Hoppe Loses To Rubin In Three Cushion Showdown
New York December AP Hoppe the world champion for three years lost to Arthur Rubin 50 to 47 in 43 innings ending Hoppe’s string of defeats. Rubin notched his first win in the current event duplicating his 1942 feat. Cochran Greenleaf and Bozeman lead the standings with three wins and no defeats as Hoppe sits in a four-way tie for fourth.
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Brooklyn
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Ralph Greenleaf
Detroit
Joy Bozeman
Vallejo
Calif
Miami Open Golf Tournament Starts With Big Field
The Miami Open kicks off with a large field at the Miami Springs course. The 6,310 yard layout favors chipping and putting as greens ride high and play tough for pros and amateurs alike. Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta are seen as leading contenders for the opening round.
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Minors See Expansion Outlook as 43rd Convention Opens
At the 43rd minor league convention in Buffalo four additional leagues eyed 1946 start up. North Carolina and Carolina loops will operate while Canadian and Indiana circuits may form. Western International plans a January decision. Interstate and Ohio leagues may expand to eight teams.
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Sam Breadon
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Army charities grid clash to feature ex pros in Atlanta
Atlanta December reports that 235 pound former Presbyterian College tackle Big Ben Moye will co captain the Third Air Force Superbombers in a charity game against the Second Air Force Sunday. Also featured are Charlie Trippi and Glenn Dobbs, with betting odds listed for several players and a field option.
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Baseball Trade Rumors Stir Major League Plans Across Circuits
Buffalo convention reports a 1942 Browns move to Los Angeles stalled by Phil Wrigley who refused to sell his Coast League franchise. Proxy Rowsland notes a third major league proposal aims to protect territories. Also mentions Nashville High School twins and staff movements around Connie Mack and the Athletics.
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Jersey Presented to Tech in Honor of WarDead Alum
Atlanta AP reports Clint Castleberrys No 9 football jersey has been returned to Georgia Tech as a tribute to alumni killed in World War II. Castleberry, Techs 1943 freshman star, was reported killed in the Mediterranean. L W Chip Robertt, who bought the jersey in a prior war bond drive, gave it to Dr M L Brittain president emeritus.
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Chip) Rovert
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Gridiron Stars to Receive Jacobs Trophies Tomorrow
Outstanding blocking backs from South Carolina and the Southern and Southeastern Conferences in 1943 and 1944 will receive Jacobs trophies in Baltimore. Dr. William P. Jacobs will present awards to Alto Cumbie Clemson College Tom Davis Duke and Billy Bevis Tennessee. 1943 recipients William V. McMillan South Carolina Elmer Barbour Wake Forest John Steber Georgia Tech also honored.
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Georgia Tech
Last Night's Basketball Scores Across Colleges and Bases
A roundup of scores from last night shows Loyola Baltimore 50 over Galludet 47. Evansville 52 over Camp Breckinridge 28. Louisville 75 over Wabash 33. Muhlenberg 37 over Pennsylvania State 36. Purdue 51 over Bunker Hill Naval Air Station 49. New York City College 42 over Detroit 22. Oklahoma A M 57 over Okmulgee Army Hospital 34. Gannon 59 over Allegheny 41. Indiana Teachers 46 over Hasteen Illinois Teachers 36. New York U 53 over Rochester 39. North Carolina 44 over Fort Bragg 20. Syracuse 40 over Cortland Teachers 29. Yale 54 over Wesleyan 36. Quonset Naval Air Station 53 over Brown 44. Kalamazoo 44 over Muskegon Junior 50. Notre Dame 87 over Kellogg Field 28. Santa Ana Army Air Base 31 over San Diego All Stars 25. Dana 38 over Luther 18. Montana State 50 over Gonzaga 46 in overtime.
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