Sports Roundup Highlights Racing and Military Sports Notes
New York round up notes reshuffle as Herbert Bayard Swope resigns from the New York State Racing Commission. Brig Gen John J Phelan nears end of term at the New York Athletic Commission. Ed McKeever recalls Army game, Tigers catcher leads Texas basketball at Waco air field. Paris Red Cross gym hires Cleto Locatelli to train boxers. Pvt Artie Dorrell to Van Nuys airport for fighter workouts. Bruce Smith joins Lee Field court squad. Ray Mido Murphy heads to sea with Quonset Point Fliers as league operations pause at sea.
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New York
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State Racing Commission
John J. Phelan
New York Athletic Commission
Racing Commission
Ed McKeever
Notre Dame
Saints and Sinners
Subway
Lee Field
Fla
Cpo
Ray ‘Mido" Murphy
Topeka
Kas
Quonset Point
R. 1
Iague
Athletic Commission Likely To Ignore War Winners
Eddie Brietz notes that whatever team wins the war the New York State Athletic Commission may not recognize them. The remark highlights official skepticism about wartime team recognition and potential conflicts with state athletic oversight.
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Eddie Brietz
New York World- Telegram
New York State Athletic Commission
Seven-hit game by Wilbert Robinson not covered locally in 1892 Baltimore
The historic seven for seven by Wilbert Robinson against Baltimore in 1892 remains unreported by Baltimore papers of the day. The feat surfaced years later when Robinson mentioned it to Heywood Brown. Meanwhile, Joe Follies bowling teague holds cross continental sanctions from both the American Fowling Congress and the WLBC. If lightweight Cillie Joyce repeats his win over Ike Williams in Philadelphia on January 8, Los Angeles promoters want him back to face NBA champion Juan Zurita.
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Wilbert Robinson
Baltimore
Robbie
Heywood Brown
Joe Follies
American Fowling Congress
W.lb.c
Cillie Joyce
Ike Williams
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Juan Zurita
Penn State Basketball Practice Draws Former Captains
During a practice session at Penn State Coach John Lawther called the ten former high school captains to the court for a photographer. Lt. Birdie Tebbetts is noted among the referenced figures while the coach urged players to assemble for the shot.
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Penn State
John Lawther
Oklahoma Aggies Poised For Tight Cotton Bowl With Frogs
Dallas AP report says Oklahoma A&M arrives in top shape for a hard game against Texas Christian University in the Cotton Bowl. Lookabaugh notes TCU unit balanced and dangerous. ticket sales show strong advance, with 28,000 sold and potential turnout near 35,000.
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Okla
Aggies
THE
FROGS
Dallas
Big Jim Lookabaugh
Texas
Christien
Horned Frogs
Oklahoma
Cowboys
Oklahoma A. and
hLookabaugh
Jimmie Stewart
Cotton Bowl Athletic Association
Stewart
Teagle and Hart Lead Souths Top Tennis Players
Nashville reports Jack Teagle of Atlanta and Doris Hart of Miami are the South's top tennis players per 1944 Southern Lawn Tennis Association rankings. Teagle is the Southern and Georgia singles champion, Hart repeats as top-ranked woman, with Herren and Molloy top juniors and Behrens and Macy leading boys doubles.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jack Teagle
Atlanta
Doris Hart
Miami
South
Southern Lawns Tennis Association
Teagle
Southern
Georgia
Miss Hart
Wade Herren
Birmingham
Alu
Herbert
Buwldy) Behrens
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Jean Clarke
Cortez Suttles
Florence Camp Gibson
Atlainta
Louise Fowler
Covington
Herren
Tom Molloy
Memphis
Panama City
Pla
Behrens
Dick Macy
Coral Gables
Frank Willett
Anniston
Ali
William Lurie
Malcom Manley
Donald Floyd
Henry Crawford
Sara Comer
Etta Coyne
Margaret Gresham
Willett
Howard Metall
Aggies to meet Arkansas as Kurland Kok clash tops notes
Oklahoma City reports the Aggies seek a fourth all college tournament title while Bob Kurland faces Arkansas star George Kok in a high scoring centers showdown. Sugar Bowl officials announced from New Orleans include referees from the SEC and Big Ten. Maxwell Field profits to Army Air Forces Aid Society total $20,000 after season games. Reds manager Bill McKechnie visits Giants about 1945 baseball. Schultz scores 11 in Hamline basketball win over City College. Georgia Tech aims to Miami Orange Bowl stay ahead as Mrs Broyles seeks a ride for her son Frank.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Aggies
Arkansas
Bob Kurland
Aggies
George Kok
Montgomery
Ala
Army Air Forces Aid Society
Maxwell
Eastern Flying Training Command
Texas
Maryland
Florida
Georgia
Atlanta
O. T. Broyles
Miami
Frank
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Atlanta Constitution
Duke Coaches Eye Final Prep Before Sugar Bowl
Durham December 29 A short wind up drill ends Duke football’s home training for the Sugar Bowl against Alabama. Eddie Cameron้มold says the final session may mirror yesterday’s work as Duke analyzes Alabama passing. Five coaches and 38 players travel to New Orleans with a light Bowl Stadium workout planned Sunday.
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Durham
N. C
Duke
Alabama
Blue Devils
New Orleans
Eddie Catmeron
Tide
Ralph Digiovanni
Harry Gilmer
Cameron
Sone
Plyers
Bow
Gossett Named AFL Representative in Southeast
Atlanta December 29 AP Albert W Gossett of Atlanta named southeastern representative of the American Federation of Labor He will operate from Atlanta offices with fellow Southeastern representative George L Googe in the AFL leadership announcement by President William Green.
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Atlanta
Albert W. Gossett
American Federation of Labor
William Green
AFL
Gossett
George L. Googe
Johnson to Return to Civilian Life as Presbyterian Coach Plans
Col. Walter A. Johnson 52, dean of South Carolina football coaches and longtime Presbyterian College head coach, will leave the army Feb. 8 and may not return to PC where Lonnie McMillan has coached the Blue Stockings for years.
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Columbia
S. C
Walter A. Johnson
South Carolina
Presbyterian College
Johnson
Blue Stockings
Lonnie McMillan
Rival Orange Bowl Coaches Praise Each Other’s Teams
Miami reports Rival Orange Bowl coaches Georgia Tech and Tulsa exchanged compliments ahead of New Year’s Day clash. Bill Alexander praised Henry Funka and Frank Broyles while Frnka called Alexander one of football’s great coaches.
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Miami
Fla
W. A
Bill) Alexander
Georgia Tech
Henry Funka
America
Tulsa
Fruka
Bill Alexander
Tew
Funka
Tech
British Open New Three Prong Drive Against ELAS Forces
British forces launch a three prong offensive in eastern Athens after a heavy artillery barrage. They advance from Zappion Park into Ardittos Hill and push toward Kissdriani as 7,500 prisoners are reported captured. Chandler reports U.S. officials anticipate a regency in Greece with Churchill seeking American backing.
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ELAS
Athens
Zappion’ Park
Ardittos Hill
Kissdriani
Ardittos
Averoff Stadium
Pankrati Cemetery
Phaleron Road
Acrosgolis
Likabetos
Edes
Napoleon Zervas
Greece
Preveza
Washington
Churchill
U. S
George
Crosby Tops Box Office in 1944 Exhibitors Poll
The Motion Picture Herald reports Bing Crosby led all stars in 1944 as his films drew the most theater tickets in the nationwide exhibitors poll. Crosby specified as the top cash attractor in movie theaters for the year.
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Bing Crosby
Hollywood
The
Motion Picture Herald
Rose Bowl Matchup Hinges on Key USC Vols Stars
Pasadena December 29 AP USC captain Jim Hardy leads the Trojans with record passing stats while Tennessee freshman Buster Stephens powers the Vols in a projected duel. Hardy completed 58 of 102 passes for 684 yards and 8 touchdowns. Stephens ran 101 carries for 681 yards across eight games.
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Pasadena
Cal
Southern California
Tennessee
Trojan
Jim Hardy
Buster Stephens
Vols
Trojans
Hardy
USC
Stephens
Birth of a Girl at Cairo Hospital and Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo White welcome a baby girl born Christmas Day in a Cairo hospital. Numerous relatives from Cairo Annapolis Thom asville Albany and Mer cerf visited and spent holidays with local families. Farmers in the area resume cane grinding after Christmas.
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Waldo White
Cairo
K. H. Peacock
J. R. Peacock
S. M. Peacock
Annapolis
Grace Newby
Sadie White
Albany
Henry White
Luke Huldson
Paul Hundsdy
Belle Aldridge
Thomasville
F’cm Aldridge
J. R. Atkinson
Box Office Leaders List Top Stars of the Year
The text ranks actors by box office strength with Going My Way cited as a key mover. Gary Cooper rises to second while Bob Hope sits third, followed by Betty Grable, Spencer Tracy, Greer Garson, Humphrey Bogart, Abbott and Costello, Cary Grant, and Bette Davis in order.
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Gary Coper
Bob Hope
Betty Grable
Spencer Tracy
Greer Garson
Humphrey Bogart
Abbott, and Costello
Cary Grant
Bette Davis
Frank Thomas Jr Seeks West Point and Alabama Football Ties
Baton Rouge reports Frank Thomas Jr the 13 year old son of Alabama coach Frank Thomas says he aims for West Point after high school but would play for his father’s Alabama team if not accepted. He calls his father the best coach in the country and predicts a future football career.
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Baton Rouge
Bama
Frank Thomas
Crimson
West Point
Frank Jr
Alabama
Thomas
Sugar Bowlers
Tommy
Jim Pearl
Johnny Hite
Harry Gilmer
Duke
Blue-Gray Game Anticipated Crowd in Montgomery
Montgomery officials predicted a capacity crowd of up to 22 500 for the Blue-Gray North South football game with advance sales suggesting attendance at least equal to the 18 000 in 1942. North and South squads held final workouts and signaled a fast running passing contest with coaches noting good condition and high scoring potential.
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Montgomery
Ala
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Tookabaugh
T. GC. U
T. Co
California
Massachusetts
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Jane
Ane Apne
Redge
Geeral Custer
Little Big Horn
Nancy
Zorg
Minxon
Harry F. O’neill
By Ernie Bushmiler
Ernie Bush
J. D. Thomason
University of Georgia
George Gardner
G. K. Tebell
Wisconsin
Big Ten
George Proctor
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Howie Schultz
Brooklyn Dodger
Hamline University
City College
Branch Rickey
Liberia
Alexander
Frnka
Frank Broyles
Jeorge Matthews
Bold Springs
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