Reds Best Fielders But Uncle Sam Comes Up With Top
National League 1943 official averages list Uncle Sam produced the top fielder Eli Fletcher late of the Pirates and led first basemen. Miller of the Reds set pace for the fourth year at short. Frey boosted second base fielding to .985. Lopez and Livingston top catchers at .991. Ed Stanky tied a loop record with three miscues in one inning.
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Pittsburg
Tommy Livingston
Danny Lit
Ken Chase
New York Giant
Clyde Kluttz
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Elmer Riddle
Cincinnati
Brocklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
Orange Bowl Preview Sees High Scoring Likely
Miami reporters note both Texas A. and M. and Louisiana State head to the Orange Bowl in a rematch from the regular season. Key players Morion Flannagan and Steve Van Buren are highlighted as injuries and tactics shape a potentially fast, scoring affair with doubts over beating a foe twice and both coaches predicting action.
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Louisiana Tigers
Aggies
Homer Norton
L. A
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Moore
Morion Flannagan
Flannagan
Ls.u
Steve van Buren
Hed Knight
van Buren
Trojan prospects in Rose Bowl boosted by reserves
Pasadena reports Washington favored but Husky depth limited. Weather outlook for New Year’s Day showed potential clear skies with a fast track expected only if no more rain. Both teams reported good physical condition. Washington’s Akins and Robinson pace the attack while USC focuses on defense and a possible shift to direct center pass if rain interrupts play.
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Southern Calherine
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Hose Bowl
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Ski Prospects Reported Poor Across New York Resorts
The Associated Press reports overall poor skiing with few bright spots. Only Lake and Tupper Lake show good conditions. others like Albany State Park, North Creek, Saranac Lake, Vermont and Massachusetts areas show minimal base, crusty or new snow, or no skiing at all.
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State Division of Commerce
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Allesany State Park
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Saranac Lake
Massachusetts
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G Bar-S Ranch
Vermont
War Series Film Shown For Armed Forces Members
The War film by the American League, a two reel 43 minute feature, showcases play by play highlights of the past Series and other features. Rev Harold B Hinds of the Catholic Youth Organization says the movie is available for any group and invites contact to arrange showings for overseas and domestic Armed Forces.
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Mowe
Fota Yankees
St. Louis
American League
United States
Harold B. Hinds
C YO
Kerr Likes East's Chances in All Star Grid Game
Coach Andy Kerr predicted the Eastern team’s solid chance to win the annual East West All Star charity football game on New Year’s Day. Injuries clouded Eastern hopes as Bill Baughman may miss action, shifting Meredith Cushing to the lineup. West coach Orin Hollingberg listed probable starters and noted a kidney ailment affects George Bettridge.
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Andy Kerr
Calgate
Bill Baughman
University of Town
Orin Hollingberg
The
West
George Bettridge
Utah
Bettridge
Hollingberg
Susveff
Washington State
Hank Northe March
Fourth Air Force
Dick Ashcam
Oregon
Art McCaffray
College of the Pacific
Rudy Smeja
Michigan
Pete Indiana
Bill Ivy
Western
Brill Aldworth
Dick Barnegan
Purdue
Alex Kapter
Worthwestern
Meredith Cushing
Aldo Cene
Penn State
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Indiana
Joe
Kane
Pennsylvania
Kim Dougnert
Mian
Kentucky Beaten by De Paul in N Y UPI Roundup
University of Kentucky suffers its second loss of the season losing 44 to 38 to De Paul in the nightcap at Madison Square Garden. Attendance hits 18,179 as Kentucky sweeps the doubleheader. De Paul remains unbeaten, led by Tate Tongie and Bob Brannum with 22 points. Dick McClare scores 16 for Kentucky in the setback.
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New York
Bob Brannum
Nox Mp
Tuck
Seasion Acpro Athoigh
Dick McClare
Vaughan Plans for Return to Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey said he received a letter from Arky Vaughan requesting a return next season if his health improves. Vaughan cited a stomach ailment that troubled him last year and noted he may need help with medical and ranch expenses, including selling cattle to raise funds.
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Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Arky Vaughan
Serson
Vaughan
Potter Valles, Cal
Rickey
Georgia Tech Favored Over Tulsa In Sugar Bowl Clash
Coaches from Notre Dame Alabama Minnesota Minnesota and Tulsa offered mixed bets on the Sugar Bowl, with Georgia Tech slight favorite despite doubts about field conditions. Tulsa stressed passing plays while Tech focused on breaking up Tulsa’s forward passes on site at Tulane Stadium and Bay St. Louis practice.
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New Orleans
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Frank Leahy
Motre Dame
Hurricanes
Leahy
Notre Dame
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Thomas
Wreckers
Lowell
Red” Dawson
Minnesota
Bill Alexander
Alexander
Henry Frnka
Tulane Stadium
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Baldwin and Tilles Reach Eastin Junior Tennis Semis
Baldwin of Poly Prep Brooklyn and Bert Tilles of the Naval Academy advanced to the Eastin Junior Tennis championships semi finals. Baldwin defeated Henry Osten 6 4 6 4 while Tilles beat Glenn Shively 6 3 6 4. In the other half Peter Lemon faces Leonid Steiner and Sid Schwartz meets Fred Scribner.
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New York
Peter Lemon
Leonid Steiner
Sid Schwartz
Fred Scribner
Dodgers Add Clay Smith and St Paul Trade
St Paul announced a night trade sending veteran pitcher Clay Smith to Brooklyn. In return St Paul acquired a young shortstop from Bark ear-old and other rosters moved as part of a working cement with Brooklyn. Smith batted 314 last season for the Dodgers.
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St Paul
John Dune
St Paul American Association
Clay
Hrookiin
Dodges
Ban Freien Saint Paul
Kiey
Daorzers Smith
St Paul Barkley
Brooklyn
Keller Ensign Commissioned By Yankees
Ensign Keller of the New York Yankees received a commission yesterday and was assigned to the St. Petersburg training station in Florida as physical fitness officer. His wife and three children live in Frederick Maryland. Keller, who studied physical education at the University of Maryland, told manager Joe McCarthy months ago he could not play major league baseball again for the war duration.
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Washington
Wings Obtain Ace Goalie Normie Smith as Gift
Detroit manager Jolly Jack Adams received hockey goalie Normie Smith from Boston as a New Year gift. Smith, veteran netminder out for five seasons, would join Adams at home games with a supposed price of 310,000 before Boston asserted ownership. The tale recalls a 1930s deal involving Tiny Thompson and Frankie Brimsek, showing Bruins’ prankster leverage in player agreements.
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Jolly Jack Adams
Detroit
Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Normie Smith
Adams
Smith
Bruins
Art Kos
Ross
Coulo
Ruddy
Jack
Tiny Thompson
Providence American Hockey League
Frankie Brimsek
College Basketball Scores Across Three Regions
Ohio Wesleyan led Fort Hayes 61 to 47 while Washburn posted 33, Kansas State 28, and Kentucky 14. Long Island 38 beat Norfolk Navy, St Johns Utrock lyn 38 defeated Chithoama A and M 44, Texas Tech 24 trailed others, Fort Devens 44 and Camp Edwards 3a noted in regional results.
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Norfolk Navy
Willam & Mary
Fort Devens
Camp Edwards
Ohio Wesleyan
Fort Hayes
Washburn
Kansas State
Kentucky
St Johns Utrocklyn
Chithoama A & M
Texas
Tech
Kjel Ski Victor At Lake Placid
Kjel Ski Victor At Lake Placid Juake Placid UPI- Kijel, a young Norwegian patriot in training at Canada’s Little Norway, won the six mile cross country race at the 23rd College Week Invitation. He finished in 56 minutes 42 seconds with a two minute ski wax stop. John Berg of Scandinavian Ski Club Worcester Mass was five minutes back in second, Pvt Ban Wright formerly of St Lawrence University now at Camp Hale Solo was third. Downhill and slalom races for men and women are set for 12 day later. final ski jump will be tomorrow afternoon.
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Scandinavian Ski Club
Worcester
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Ban Wright
St Lawrence University
Camp Hale
Solo
Ruffin Signs For Davis Bout In New York Card
New York lightweight Bobby Ruffin agreed to meet Juan Zurita in Madison Square Garden on January 14. He was matched with Al Davis of Brooklyn for a ten round bout on February 18. Also announced is the postponement of Tami Mauriel Soroa Baksi until February 9 due to illness.
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New York
Bobby Puffin
Juan Zurita
Hollywood
Madison Square Garden
al Davis
Brooklyn
Tami Mauriel- Soroa Baksi
Stephens Browns Star Put in 1 A
Vernon Stephens St Louis Browns short stop was classified 1 A yesterday after bodily exams and induction papers. He previously held 4 F status from a St Louis board last summer due to a leg injury that never fully healed. He works in a ship yard, is married, and has one child.
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Cal
Vernon Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Stephens
St. Louis
Rickey Warns Baseball Must Hustle Or Lose To Pro Football
Branch Rickey, addressing a combined press conference and seance, warned baseball must increase effort or risk losing its status as the national pastime to professional football within a decade. He urged baseball missionaries, expansion of minor leagues, and a fixed draft status by the 1944 season to end opening day uncertainty.
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Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
America
Yale
New York Giants
National Defense Service
K. M. Landis
Texas Ace May Not Go to Cotton Bowl
Ralph Ellsworth, speedy star for the Texas Longhorns, missed the final practice due to flu and may not join the Cotton Bowl trip to Dallas. Coach Dana X. Bible will have him examined by a doctor. the 35 man squad is to be taken depending on the physician’s decision before the game with Randolph Field.
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Texas Longhorns
Ellsworth
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Randolph Field
Dallas
Dana X. Bible
Bible
Bowling Leaders in Troy Merchants League Rise on Scores
Joe Kelly tops Troy Merchants with 624, George Luce runnerup at 698, Krause 603 and Sally 601 close behind. Krause high single game 246. list of bowlers over 500 includes Tucker 694, Wagar 592, Allain 568, and many others across multiple teams. Hudson Women, Arsenal Inside, P.M. and G.W. leagues report winners, party notes, and standout scores as teams chase second-half goals. Leo Durocher says Arkie Vaughan expected back at Brooklyn shortstop next spring if healthy.
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Steve Sally
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Harlow Tucker
Cy Wagar
George Allain
Les Schumann
Bill Wagar
Tom Dougherty
Joe Scala
Jud Montange
Bill Manning
Ed Coyne
Joe Pytka
Jack Filkins
Herb Fleck
George Murphy
Chuckers Reagan
Jim Crosse
Hob Langlotz
Wagars Dairy
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Dick Willson
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Arkie Vaughan
Brooklyn
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