Samhar Wins Dania Purse In Fast Closing Dash
Bromieys Samhar, a fast closing three year old by Sweep Like, won the Dania Purse at tropical Park in near record time 1 41 25. Kanlast finished second a head ahead of Moon Maiden. A crowd of 4053 on opening day wagered 307524 in a banner Monday at Gables track.
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Tropical Park
Pla
Bromiey
Samhar
Sweep Like
Ethan Crthan
Anderson
Isidore Bieber
Moon Maiden
Old Sol
Hanner
Gables Track
Sambar
Kanlast
Hot Springs Race Meet OK Amid Governor’s Protest
The Arkansas Racing Commission granted Oaklawn Jockey Club a permit for the Hot Springs meet from February 28 to April 1 over Gov. Homer M. Adkins protest. Adkins will circulate petitions to place a state act on the 194 general election ballot to outlaw horse and dog racing, arguing the issue should be decided by the people.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Racing Commission
Homer M. Adkins
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Hot Springs
Adkins
H. Highfill
Blytherville
Illinois Whiz Kids Jr Upset Kentucky Cagers
Illinois Whiz Kids Jr snapped Kentucky's perfect start with a 43-41 victory in Champaign. Howard Judson scored the decisive basket with 40 seconds left after Dick Foley put Illinois ahead 40-39, and Kentucky equalized on a late Jack Yessin field goal before Judson sealed the win.
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Champaign
Ill
Tinais
Whiz Kids Jr
Kentucky
Howard Judson
Ilinois
Dick Foley
Foley
Jack Yessin
Judson
Washington Gridders Shift to Defensive
Washington shifted from offense to defense yesterday in preparation for the Rose Bowl against Southern California. Coach Ralph Welch said practice in this final week before moving South would focus on defense against the Trojans T formation.
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Seattle
Washington
Southern California
Ralph
Pest) Welch
Berg Named Woman's Athlete Of The Year In AP Poll
Patty Berg, recovering from injuries, wins the 1943 Associated Press Woman's Athlete of the Year with 118 points after a comeback season that included the Western Open title. Pauline Betz and Gloria Callen follow with 76 and 28 points respectively, as golf tennis and swimming dominate the top five.
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New York
Patty Berg
Associated Press
Miss Berg
Corsicana
Tex
Dot Kirby
Pauline Betz
Forest Hills
Gloria Callen
Marine Corps Reserve
Alice Marble
Minneapolis
Ann Curtis
Suzanne Zimmerman
Babe Didrikson
Dorothy Germain
Louise Brough
Mary Winslow
Marjorie Gestring
Stella Walsh
Judy Johnson
Joan Fogile
Jane Dillard
Virginia Ingram
Catherine Fox
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Sonja Henle
Helen Hicks
Hazel Franklin
Frances Stansberry
Brenda Heister
Patti Aspinall
Bettty Jane Rucker
Carmelita Landry
Kathryn Rawls
Mildred Burke
Lauretta McCutchior
Widener Buys Elmendorf Farm in Lexington
Widener buys Elmendorf Farm near Lexington from the estate of Joseph E. Widener and takes control of all thoroughbred stock. The elder Widener died Oct 28 in Philadelphia. The farm will continue breeding operations and the 1944 yearlings will be offered at Keeneland next summer. A small group of two and three year olds will race in 1944 under the Widener colors.
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Lexington
Widener Colori Ag
Widener
Troy Area Bowling Notes From the National League
The article details a Christmas gathering of Troy Council bowling members with jokes and gifts for ex National Leaguers serving abroad. It also lists standout scores from North Troy Masonic, Duckpin, and North End Businessmen leagues, highlighting players like Red Lakeu and George Clempson with multiple high games and series.
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Red Lakeu
North Troy
George Clempson
G. Prankard
Art Westfall
Will Patton
Dr. Nielsen
Dag May
W. Sherman
EL Webster
T. Nielsen
H. Nielsen
North End
Tagues Grill Aggregation
Bumstead
Joe Evers
Lefty Guerin
Bon Ton Cleaners
Buehler Keglers
Bernie Showalters
al Jupin
Ernie Buehler
Wagar
Warren Heath
Don Heath
Clayt Flint
Coca Cola
Hoosick Electric Rumpsler
Earl Moore
Race Entries and Results New Orleans Summary
Race day at New Orleans features eight dirt races with purses from 1,000 to 3,500 dollars. Entries show multiple claiming races for 2 and 3 year olds plus 4 year olds, with numerous horses listed by name and weight across seven races. Track conditions noted as track-fast.
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New Orleans
xParl
xProud Sister
Chanting Ti
Annie Alone
xCount Chat
xJoss Stick
xBlack Flame
Flaghtown
Ruckelle
xConnauph
Upjack
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Stop Note
Donnegina
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Race results and placings from a thoroughbred meet
The page lists multiple race results with names of horses and riders, times, and payouts. Notable entries include Mooniire Bobby and Wise Decision in a 2-year and up class, Distro. Maximont and Valdina Infant in a 2-5 division, Guerryton and Rocket Gas in a 3-year-old class, and Moon Maiden and Samhar in later heats.
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Frofical
Mooniire Bobby
A. Skoranski
Atkinson
Miss Puritan
R. Permane
Little Bud
the Field
Zouave
Carilissa
Elmar
Paladin
Pamphiet
Coley Bay
R. Thompson
L. Haskell
Valdina
E.aresto
Distro
Maximont
Lord Halran
Wart
Peemar
Raf
Valdina Brave
Amkoronski
Miami Springs
H. Lindberg
Donegal
Foe
Atherite
T. Atkinson
Hopeville
RK. Root
H. Trent
Hi Sun
Philjean
Frontier Jane
Caesar B
Pipiad
Stitch
R. Dancian
H. Clacgett
Moon Maiden
Happy Pilot
Fully Cry
Fully Cry, Up the Creek Also Ran. a—Metcalf and Carrentry
Company Hest
Delaney
Alafiag
M. Caffarella
Fighting Flyer
G. Moore
Cyrus P
Bar Fly
Valdina Lord
BR. Layton
M. Litle
Gala Light
Cornell Ace Tops Eastern Cage Scorer
Cornell freshman Bob Gale leads the 41st Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League scoring with 37 points after a 2-point gain against Penn. Teammate Ken Haggerty sits second with 32, Dartmouth’s Larry Killick has 22, Princeton’s Mike Shinharik also 22, and four others trail as the five games played mark a quarter of the schedule. Next up: Dartmouth at Penn and Princeton at Cornell on New Year’s Day.
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New York
Indians
Nathan Militzok
Cornell
Andreggart
Dartmouth
Walt Budko
Vincent Lolardo
Columbia
Bill Forsyth
Penn
Princeton
Avengers Rout Rams In Intermediate League Upset
The Avengers beat the Rams 108 to 51 on the Troy Boys' Club court. Harrell and Wilson each scored 24 for the Avengers, Martell led Rams with 16, and the teams were 58 to 30 at halftime. St Anthony's Midgets topped Notre Dame 13 to 5 with Joe Cavallo scoring 10.
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Rams
Troy
Ww. Harrell
Wilson
Martell
St. Anthony's
Notre Dame
Joe Cavallo
Naples
Yankees Could Lose Gorden Keller If They Keep Pitchers
New York Yankees executive Ed Barrow warned that losing star players Joe Gordon and Charley Keller could hurt the club if they fail to retain pitchers. Gordon anticipated a 1944 military draft, while Keller remains in defense work. Barrow stressed the team's policy not to interfere with players' service plans.
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New York
Ed Barrow
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Charley Keller
Gordon
Keller
Yankees
Barrow
Bill Essick
Kener
Yankee
Marrow
Frannie C
Nangan
Hin
Nick Etten
Bill Johnson
Glee
I Alwa
Afkkansan
Bill Dickey
Barrow Dickey
Gus
Indiana 5 Avenges Setback by Tigers
Indiana University defeated Depauw University 33 to 34 on its home court to avenge a prior 4 to 36 loss. Depauw led 19 to 18 at halftime as Indiana rallied, tying the score at 19 and 21 in the second half before taking the lead.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Depauw University
Tigers
Depauw
Indiana
Great Lakes Five Runs Sixth Straight Win Over Minnesota
The Great Lakes Bluejackets defeated Minnesota 59 to 32 to extend their win streak to six and fourth over the Bis Ten foe. With Paul Armstrong out through a hand injury, Herman Schafer and Center Jack Cuisine stepped up scoring 11 and 17 points respectively to lead the Sailors past a 4 to 6 start and pull away by halftime.
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Creat Lakes
Great Lakes Bluejackets
E Bis
Minnesota
Gophers
Paul Armstrong
Herman Schaefer
Jack Cuisine
Ers
Hockey Lead Is Slashed In American League Race
New Haven, Conn. Wally Kilrea of Hershey narrowed his four point edge over Gaston Gauthier to two as they contend for top scoring honors. Kilrea moved from 29 to 33 points while Gauthier reached 31 with 16 goals and 13 assists. Les Cunningham and Tom Burlington tied for third with 22 points. Lloyd Klei Fred Hergert Hershey sit at 21, Max Bennett at 20, and Pete Horeck trailed with 19 as Lou Trudel and Nakina Smith also near that mark.
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New Haven
Conn. M
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