Snead Wins Richmond Open Prize in Open Golf Tourney
Sam Snead captured the Richmond Open title in California earning 1000 in war bonds. He tied for lead after 54 holes then surged with a final round one under 70 to prevail over Slim Charles Congdon of Tacoma Washington, a National PGA semifinalist.
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Bichmond
Calif
Sanuel Jackson Snead
Coziehack Kid
Clurk
Frost
Slim Charles Cong
Tacoma Wash
Conzdor
Seal
Snead Wins Portland Open in Rainy Four Round Run
Sam Snead fired 70 66 67 70 to win the Portland Open in a rain soaked finish. Byron Nelson McSpaden tied for third at 230 while Jim Ferrier tied for fifth at 283. An auction in Richmond raised 100000 for war bonds as Ellie McDonough bought the famous golf ball used by Snead.
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Byron Xel J Bon
Toledo
Ohio
Herold McSpader
Philadelphia
Eagle
Snead
Exch
Dowses
McSpaden
Congdon
Nelson
Jim Ferrier
Camp Roberts
Calif
Ky Laffoon
Chica
Ted
Sgt Ferrier
Spa Francisco
Willie Goggin
White Plains
W.C
Ralph Gildahl
Adam Walsh to leave Bowdoin job in 1945 plan
Adam Walsh, former Notre Dame captain, disclosed he would not return to Bowdoin as football coach next fall. He cited a mutual understanding but hinted future coaching at Notre Dame. Morrell said no official announcement yet and Bowdoin hoped to resume football in 1945 if a 300-man squad could be assembled.
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Brunswick
Adam Walsh
Notre Dame
Bowdoin
Howdoin College
Associated Press
Nexti Tall
Santa Clara University
Yale
Harvard
Malcolm E. Morrell
Bawddin
Walsh
Morrell
Bowévin
Alabama Plans Lengthy Workouts Ahead of Sugar Bowl
Alabama coach Frank Thomas orders extended practices as the Crimson Tide prep for the Sugar Bowl against Duke. After scrimmage struggles, the team will resume workouts through Christmas holidays and then travel to Baton Rouge for Louisiana State drills before the New Orleans showdown.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Duke
Tor
Frank Thomas
Wadioeke Gally
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
New Orleans
Towa PreFlight Quint Defeats Olathe Mavai Air Station
The Towa PreFlight Quint snapped a six game skid by beating Olathe Mavai Air Station 29 to 3. James Klein of Pittsburg led with 32 points while Harvey anchored the Olathe center. Jed the Clippers scored nine for their side. In another result Bainbridge beat Philadelphia Spas 86 to 45 at Beinbridge Maryland.
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Glathé
Ken
Beinbridge
Bainbridge
Philadelphia Spas
R P L Five Rallies For Third Straight Win Over Williams
R P L surged in the final half to defeat Williams 53 to 38 Saturday night, turning a halftime deficit into a 15 point victory. O Keeffe and Orlando powered the rally with key field goals and free throws. Hames added nine points as the Engineers fell behind and never recovered.
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Williams
RFL
Dorn Williams College
Tony Orlando Spars
Heely O'Keefe
Teare
Secord
O'Keeffe
Orlando
Seid
Grelando
Engineers
Trojans
O'Keefe
Institute Lete
Navy V-T
Oaly
Eilor Hames
O’reeffe
Jonnay Andes
Ams
Irv Weinstein
al Mitchell
Jack Cronin
PLL
Water
Viet Arsenal
Alan Meyers
Grassé
Attanasco
Rochester
Ball Players Fight for Jobs After War Duty
New York report notes baseball and football players returning from service may keep their contracts. Baseball players retain rights to clubs, while football players face looser rules amid new leagues. Possible salary wars and inter league deals loom as owners weigh contracts against emerging leagues.
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Whitney Martin
New York
National League
New York Rovers Top Baltimore Blades 5-3 in Hockey
New York Rovers defeated the Baltimore Blades 5-3 in an Eastern Hockey League game before 469 fans. Doug Carrigan and Roland Lemire scored late as the Rovers pulled away after a 2-2 tie. Jack Manna had a goal and three assists, Carrigan added two goals and an assist, and Paul Waldner Frank Eisenzor and Lou Smrke led Baltimore with three points each. Bob McDonald left the ice with an injury after a hit midway through the final period.
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New York
Doug Carrigan
Roland Lemire
New York Rovers
Baltimore Blades
Blades
Jack Manna
Carrigan
Mann
Paul Waldner
Frank Eisenzor
Lou Smrke
Baltimore
Bob McDonald
Waldner
Race Entries at Charles Town Horse Meet
Race entries list includes Charles Town fixtures with purses from 700 to 3100 and a long mix of horses with odd spellings and codes. Names such as xSir Isiah Lia, xEwente, and xPondérelia Jos appear among numerous entrants, with various purses and allowances noted across eight races and a feature race for claiming horses.
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Charles Town
xSir Isiah Lia
Moajer
xMiss Addie
Katpos
kRaysl
Gay Poatze
xEwente
Secina Rere
Paine
U. Furkmes
Farhi
Denigh
Pete
Frotest
Roses Boy
xAnntes Dream
xNenos Bones
Btensa Levey
Stroniog Ben
xFourth
Soy Jas le odsBarpara
Prance Ma i
Ract
Leeunige
xStates Rise
xPsson
Aten
Middlestone
Olympics Trim Lions 86 In Last-Second Rally At Boston Garden
Boston Olympics came from behind to beat the Washington Lions 86 34 in an Eastern Amateur Hockey League game at Boston Garden. Four majors were handed out by officials in a busy contest. Gino Rozini scored four goals and added two assists to pace the victors, with Kopak Nicowski Lalo and Kusmaki involved in the earlier skirmish.
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Boston
Boston Olympics
Washington Lions
Boston Garden
Russ Kopak
Olympics
Hank Nicowski
Washington
Morris Lalo
John Kusmaski
Gino Rozini
College Basketball Scores Roundup Stresses Varied Contests
Across college basketball many teams posted scores including St. Lawrence 45 over Hobart 20, Princeton 71 over Fordham 53, Colgate 78 over Union 45, and Duke 56 defeating Virginia 44. Other results feature Notre Dame 57 over Wisconsin 46, North Carolina 27 over Norfolk Naval Training Station 8, and Ohio University 33 over Bowling Green 37, highlighting a chaotic day of midseason action with numerous institutions and venues.
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St. Lawrence
Hobart
Princeton
Fordham
Colgate
Union
R. P.L
Williams
Geneva
St. Joseph
Carnes
Columbia
Dartmouth
Penn
Yale
Brown
Mitchell Field
Wesleyan
Duke
Virginia i
Norfolk Naval Training
Richmond
South Carolina
North Carolina
Baimbridge Navy
Norfolk
Ward Island Navy
Texas A
Bowling Green
Ohio University
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Utah
Canisius
Arkansas
City College
Virginia
Woorfolk Naval Training Station
University of Richmond
Worcester Tech
Connecticut
Albright
Franklin and Marshall
Swarthmore
Villanova
Lafayette
Lehigh
Akron
Ohio Wesleyan
Oberlin
Case
Miami
Fort Thomas
Bem
Northwestern
Marquette
Camp Ellis
Alton
Hoosick Falls Nips Stillwater In Narrow HS bout
Hoosick Falls edges Stillwater 33 23 at home after a late 4 0 run seals the win. Weddington and Waddington starred for Hoosick Falls while Hanban led the visitors scoring two points in a rough match. Coach Doug Eighney recently returned from service.
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Waddington
Saints
Han@ban
Hoosick Falls
Berg
Doug Eighney
Eighnnes
Theeam
Twilight Tear Named Best Horse of 1944 by Turf Writers
Twilight Tear won the national vote as best horse of 1944 in a poll conducted by Turf and Sport Digest writers. The three year old filly edged rivals including Devil Diver and Pinza with 235 points to 25, as lists down Kentucky blooms and top honors across age divisions.
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Twilight Tear
Sports and Turf
Eld Murt
Spor Digest
Baltisore
Warren Wright
Bull Lea-Laér
Treisine
Calume
Fane i Ben Jones
Brat Sty Co Gaim
Tre Tear
Ibe
Ibe Wrixems
Comainics
Walter Jetorés
Pavet
Alfred Parker
Jigamicy
Wrights Kentucks Derby
Bresangsswitmer
Ty i
Lesbis Chattendon
Whirlaway
Coun
Pavor
Co E Jm. Bradley
Busher
Arsenal Meets Scotia Depot On Tonight's Watterviist Court
The Waterview Arsenal basketball team competes Scotia Never Depot at 9 p.m. Tonight they travel Thursday to Schoharie for a return game. Arsenal recently defeated Schoharie 18 to 32.
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Waterview Arsenal
Scotia Never Depot
Watterviist
Arsenal
Schoharie
Burns Named Coach of Public Safety Five Tonight
Curley Burns former school coach and Troy team coach takes over Public Safety five tonight at 6 36 as he leads a long workout on the Troy Boys Club court in preparation for the next Indus League game. National basketball results note Sheborgan 47 Cleveland 45.
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Curley Burns
Troy
Burns
Troy Boys
Han
Randolph Ramblers Defeat Superbombers In Snowbound Polo Grounds Battle
The Randolph Ramblers beat the Second Air Force Superbombers 13 to 6 at the Polo Grounds in front of about 55 thousand fans amid snow flurries. A hard fought game featured second and third period touchdowns by Suian z as Randolph secured its first straight victories of the season despite strong late offense from the visitors.
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New York
Randolph Field Ramblers
Air Force
Clorilians
Treasury Department
Texas
Te Air
Eleven O
Suian Z
Randolph
Polo Grounds
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Si Kehoe
Gorzelnik
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Burpee
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Ream
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Stylus
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Scillwaree Wien
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Orion
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