Nee Expects Fine Crop After War
St Petersburg Florida Johnny Nee veteran talent scout for the New York Yankees banks on Army players for future big league talent He notes many good ball players get their first opportunities on Army teams and says his scouts watch and contact promising youths with war’s end in view Nee cites many stars from the South and surrounding states who rose to prominence in the majors and recalls signing players from Georgia Mississippi Alabama and elsewhere Nee plans to monitor amateurs semi pros and American Legion teams during the war pause for talent flow
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New York Yankees
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Diegeond
Ty Cobb
Joe Jackson
Jim Bagby, Sr
Nap Rucker
Georgia
Earl Combs
Kentucky
Tris Speaker
Png
Rogers Hornsby
Texas
Dizzy Dean
Paul Dean
Lon Wareke
Schoolboy Rowe
Arkansas
Wee
Maryland
Babe Ruth
Lefty Grove
New York
Jey Donald
Ruxton
Ken Sears
University of Alabama
Flest
Ben Chapman
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Johnny Allen
Bill Werber
Yankees
C.h
Henrich
Nes
All Stars Work Out in Ogden Before New Year’s Day Clash
The Eastern All Star football squad trained on an Ogden basketball court after rain forced indoor practice. Head Coach Andy Kerr of Colgate praised the unit’s condition as they barked signals, ran formations, and caught passes in preparation for the San Francisco game against the Western All Stars.
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Utah
San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Larkin Defeats Ward in Providence Boxing Bout
Larkin defeated Ward in Providence trimming Ward in 1 round after 3 dominating rounds. Brandino won a unanimous decision over Demers in a 10 round cafe feature. Bryant stopped Flores in 4 rounds in a planned eight round fight after Flores carried a weight edge and reopened an old cut.
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Tippy Larkin
New York
Gene Ward
Chicago
Bryant
Marvin Bryant
Dallas
Texas
Freddy Flores
Jamaica
U. 1
Fiores Ai
Flores
Summons for Default Judgment in Rensselaer County Suit
The notice states Anna A. Lenoway is summoned to answer in a Supreme Court action in Troy New York. Dates cited November 27 1943 and November 29 1943. Plaintiff attorney David Rosenfeld located at 403-04 Rite Building Troy NY. Service by publication under Justice Piercy H. Russell's order.
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Troy
N.Y
David Rosenfeld
Rite
Anna A. Lenoway
Piercy H. Russell
Supreme Court
New York
Troy, N. Y
Price and
Rice
Nagurski Leads Bears Strategy For Title Showdown
Chicago Bears prepare for the delayed National Pro championship against the Washington Redskins with Bronko Nagurski as fullback in a key comeback. Coach Hank Anderson aims to reclaim the title after last year’s loss, aided by veteran centers Turner and Matuza and back Ralph Nolting before furloughs. An expected crowd around 35,000 at Wrigley Field is forecast.
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Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
Walt Halas
New York
CoCoach
Hank Anderson
Bears
Redskins
Bronko Nagurski
Bronk
Minnesota Farmer
Chicago Cardinals
Nagurski
Gary Famiglietti
Doug McEnalty
Anderson
Bulldog Turner
al Matuza
Ray Nolting
Ralph Brizzolara
Wrigley Field
St Peters Varsity Triumphs 57 43 Over St Lukes Schenectady
St Peters varsity, led by Don Caswell with 21 points, defeated St Lukes of Schenectady 57 to 43 at St Peters Lyceum. Bailey 4, Mack 5, St Lukes top scorers included Sturgeon with eight and Hirvin nine. halftime stood 24-21. Sub counts show St Peters Intermediate won 29-28 and Juniors lost 39-35 to St Lukes.
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St Peter’s
St. Luke's
Schenectady
Sts. Peter’s Lyceum Court
Bailey
Mack
Sturgeon
Hirvin
St. Luke’s
St. Peter's
McGowan
Murphy
Cavanaugh
ST. Peter's Varsity
St. John
Caswell
Gruman
C L O
Danaher
Malone
TP. Peters
TI Antienno
Chair
West football squad prepares for Shrine game tilt
West football team begins practice today to fill a 24 man squad for the Shrine tilt against the Eastern All Stars on New Year’s Day in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Sophomore Star Al Marsters Shines For Dartmouth Triumph
In 1927 and 1928 the Arlington, Massachusetts native Alton K. Marsters starred for Dartmouth, excelling in ground gain and passing as Yale challenged. A dramatic five minutes against Yale vaulted Dartmouth, but a back injury ended his varsity career. He later coached, married Esther Dewing, worked in optics, and served in the Army.
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Harry Grayson
Alton K. Marsters
Fayerweather Hall
Dartmouth College
al Marsters
Marstere
Exeter
Mack
Marsters
Arlington
Mass
Red Granges
Dartmouth
Yale
Albie Booth
Fiast Marsters
Shep Wolff
Tne
Harold Booma
Wild Bill McCall
McCall
Harold Andres
He Marsters
Dick’s House
College
Tommy Longnecker
Hoot Ellis
Ellis
Modest Marsters
Boston University
Esther Frances Dewing
Southbridge
Conn
Geiges Nominated for Rules Committee Head
Philadelphia official Hawood A. Geiges, long time Army Navy games official, nominated for chairman of the National Football Rules Committee by the Philadelphia chapter of the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials. His nomination was sent to the NCAA. he is Harding Junior High School principal and has served as an advisory member for years.
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Hawood A. Geiges
Army- Navy
Geiges
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Harding Junior High School
Zanelli Upsets Zivic in Boston Ring Main Event
Ralph Zanelli of Providence upset Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburg in a ten round main bout at Boston Garden. Zanelli used a stiff left jab, fought through an eye cut, and won a unanimous decision as both fighters swung after the bell. Gross receipts $17,398 with proceeds to World War I veterans.
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Boston Ring
Boston
Ralph Zanelli
Providence
Fritzie Zivic
Pittsburg
Boston Garden
Johnny Martin
Ranger Sextet Gets Demers from Canadiens
New York Rangers announce the acquisition of Tony Demers a 182 pound right winger from the Montreal Canadiens for the remainder of the NHL season. Demers will train with Providence AHL and joins the Rangers as part of the Phil Watson deal. Watson remained on loan to the Canadiens for the season due to war work.
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New York Rangers
Tony Demers
Montreal Canadiens
Demers
Providence
Rangers
Phil Watson
Watson
Montreal
Canadiens
Lester Patrick
New York
Trojan's Speedy Back Returns to Grid Squad
Eddie Saenz, speedy halfback for the Southern California Trojans, returned to the squad yesterday after an illness. Coach Jeff Cravath conducted indoor drills in a practice session as rain limited outdoor work and the team prepared for the Rose Bowl showdown with Washington on New Year’s Day.
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Los Angeles
Eddie Saenz
Southern California Trojans
Washington
Pasadena
Jeff Cravath
Batting King Award Sent To Appling
Luke Appling earned the American League batting title with a .328 average after 192 hits in 585 at bats and moved to Army private at Fort Sheridan. Dick Wakefield shifted to second with a .316, Roger Cramer hit .300, Rudy York led in home runs with 34, Wally Moses and Johnny Lindell tied for triples at 12, George Case stole 61 bases and scored 102.
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Chicago
Luke Appling
Fort Sheridan
Chicago White Sox
Ralph Hodgin
Appling
Dick Wakefield
Detroit
Hodgin
Wakefiel
Roger Cramer
Wakefield
Rudy York
Wally Moses
White Sox
Johnny Lindell
New York
George Case
Washington
Scholastic scoring race led by John Kelly after weekend roundups
John Kelly of Catholic High extended his lead in the scholastic basketball scoring race with 60 points across four games, as St Marys Amsterdam and Cohoes High were among opponents. Watervliet’s Gene Lennek climbed to third with 29 points in three games, and Lansingburg’s George Winkler edged Joe Ryanasko for fourth with 26 points. Bryanasko and Ryanasko followed, while Teddy Bayer of Troy High surged with 14 points against Lansingburg to signal a rise in rankings.
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Amsterdam
Cohoes High
Catholic High
John Kelly
Kelly
Dave Toricello
Watervliet
Troy High
Gene Lennek
Lansingburg
George Winkler
Joe Ryanasko
Cohoes
Bryanasko
Bob Degnan
Ryanasko
Winkler
C. C. H. S. Cager
St. Mary’s
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
St. Mary's
Don Lynn
Andy Swota
Lynn
Swota
Mechanicville
Bob” Ferris
Tony di Bacco
Teddy Bayer
Bayer
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Gc.hs
N -Neelo
W.hs
Lene Lennek
LHS
L.H.S
B. Deman
CCHS
Ryanaske
C.H
Tr Ryan
C.H.S
AL Swota
B. Ferris
W.H.S
T. DiBacco
Hoppe Cochran to Clash in 1900 Point Nontitle Match
Willie Hoppe world three cushion champion meets Welker Cochran in a 1900 point nontitle match. The series runs Jan 5 in Kansas City and travels to Chicago Detroit and New York, ending Jan 26 with stages at Kling Allen Recreation Ben-Isingers Detroit Metropolitan. Hoppe last held the title in 1942 and has since toured camps and museums.
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Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Billiards Association of America
Kansas City
Detroit
New York
Kling and Allen Recreation
Ben- Isingers Recreation
Detroit Recreation
Metropolitan
Billiard Room
Hoppe
Mack Near 81 Optimistic For 1944 A's
Connie Mack, 81 Thursday, talks with Harry Grayson about the 1944 Philadelphia Athletics. He notes Eddie Collins Jr. becomes a father, Connie Mack Jr. will be inducted Jan 4, and the club plans a 15-man helper depth. Mack praises Hal Wagner back, praises young players Vallaccia, Scheib, Kell, Wallacia, and Richmond, and declares his scorecard will stay in use as long as he can still manage.
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Harry Grayson
Philadelphia
NEA
Cornelius’ McGillicuddy
Connie Mack
Athletics
Mr. Mack
Shibe Park
Hoss Radbourne
Gilmore
Mister
Mrs. Mack
Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins, Jr
Navy
Hal Wagner
Wagner
Roy Wolff
Wolff
Jack Wallacia
al Grover
Easton
Wallaesa
Stanley Baumgartner
Vallacza
Mack
Irvin Hall
Charley Kell
Lancaster
Cardinal
Richmond
Philadelphia Osney High
McGillicuddy
Georgia Tech Restores Focus Before Sugar Bowl Trip
Georgia Tech head coach W A Alexander drilled the Yellow Jackets before a five day Christmas break and named 36 players to travel to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl to face Tulsa on New Year's Day. Scrimmages will be limited after reassembly and three travel squad members missed the final scrimmage but will join the game. Fullback Ed Scharfschwerdt has a broken nose. Leon Bridges and Bobby Gaston sustain minor injuries. Traveling players depart Sunday, others Monday.
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W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets
Alexander
New Orleans
Tulsa
Techmentor
Ed Scharfschwerdt
Leon Bridges
Bobby Gaston
Basketball scores from Indiana and Majors Field games
Indiana 38 DePauw 34 and Bennett Field Naval Station 2 Brooklyn Coast Guard 22. Arkansas 58 Camp Chaffee Tank era 52 Majors Field 39 Southern Methodist 36. Toledo U 48 Ohio U 46. 12th Replacement Depot 43 N G State 38 Rochester 42 Sampson 41.
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Indiana
DePauw
Bennett Field
Starry Wins All-Age Stake at Alabama Field Trial
Starry, owned by A. G. C. Sage of New York and Eufaula, captured top honors yesterday in the all-age stake of the Chattahoochee Valley Field Trial Association's annual event in Eufaula Alabama, defeating 34 competing dogs.
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Eufaula, Ala
A. G. C. Sage of
New York
Eufaula
Chattahoochee Valley
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