Giant Ace Caps Crown By 2 Yards
Giants fullback Bill Paschal, after a lean season start, finished as NFL rushing champion with 572 yards on 147 carries. He edged Jack Hinkes by 1 yard and Harry Clark by 16 yards. Paschal’s two yards on one play helped him clinch the title amid Giants Redskins playoff push.
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Chicago Upi
Bill Paschal
New York Giants
Detroit
Lions
Paschal
Jack Hink
Phil Pitt
Army Air Force
Georgia Tech
Hinkle
Harry Clark
Chicago Bears
Clark
Bears
Phil Putt
Green Bay
Washington
Chicago Cardinals
Giants
Redskins
Butz
Paschal, Hinkle
Tony Canadeo
Revolta Poised For New Orleans Open Title Fight
Curly haired Johnny Revolta from Evanston Illinois rose as a strong contender for the New Orleans five thousand dollar all war bond tournament after beating Byron Nelson in the Texas Open. Revolta, a regular in the New Orleans Open since its start, prepares for the Feb 25 to 28 event that includes a pro-am.
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New Orleans
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Ill
Wintiug
Byron Nelson
Johnny
Revolta
Legendary coach recalls 1939 final game clinching win
LT. COMDR. Clair Bee recalls a dramatic 1939 game against La Salle that ended 21-20 after Arthur Gurfein, unused all year, scored a late free throw to seal an undefeated season amid a chaotic finish. Also notes Badgers boxing champ Dick Mayagawa joining Wisconsin boxing squad.
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Wall. Clair Bee
Blackbird
Arthur Gurfein
Blackbirds
Gurfein
Badgers
Madison
Dick Mayagawa
University of Wisconsin
Six Knockouts Mark Allied Boxing Tourney in Algiers Ring
Six knockouts filled the third day of the Allied Boxing tournament in Algiers as six of the scheduled bouts ended early. British servicemen posted two knockout wins and a third Briton stopped a countryman, with Florant Desmorais of Manchester scoring the lone pro knockout in the light welterweight division. Amateur results include Welterweight James Holmes and British welter Tommy McGrath scoring KOs, plus multiple points decisions in others.
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Algiers
Florant Desmorais
Manchester
N. H
T. J. Bates
Great Britain
James Holmes
Britain
Melroy Gamache
Hibbing
Minnesota
Tommy McGrath
Timothy Clark
Los Angeles
Jimmy McMenamin
Bucks County
W. F. Deyoung
U. S. Navy
Paterson
N. J
Ronald Bun
Curil Worthington
Harry Cortese
Portland
Ore
Armand Cascenza
West New York
James Geary
Bobby Guess
Jimmy Mays
Philadelphia
Hugene Couch
Middletown
Oho
Ezell Rice, Jr
Meiston
W. Va
Willie Robinson
Marietta
Joe DiMartino
Stratford
Conn
Abdelkader Tedjinl
France
Horace Thompson
Many
Jimmy Fields
Chicago
Wildcats and Aggies Receive Garden NIT Bids
The University of Kentucky, 13-1, and Oklahoma A and M led by seven foot Bob Kurland earned NIT invitations to Madison Square Garden. Dates announced were March 16 20 22 and 28. Kentucky’s only loss came to Illinois in a return game. The Aggies posted 18 wins and three defeats.
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New York
University of Kentucky
Oklahoma A
Andj M
Bob Kurland
Madison Square Garden
Kentucky
Quinois
Wildcats
Aggies
Two Pirates Sign Contracts For 1944 Season
Pirates announce Mick Strincevich and Jim Russell have signed and returned their contracts. Strincevich mailed his 1944 deal from Gary Indiana where he worked in a steel mill. Russell signed after traveling from Fayette City Pennsylvania between shifts at his war plant. Russell, 4-F in the draft, joined Pirates last season from Toronto after helping the Maple Leafs win the International League pennant.
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Pittsburg CP
Mick Strincevich
Jim Russell
Pirates
Pittsburg
Strincevich
Gary
Ind
Russell
Fayette City
Strinceview
Boston Braves
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Troy Area Bowling Notes Highlight Top 600s and City Tourney
Troy area bowling week spotlights Bobby Langlotz seizing the top 638 triple with 212 222 204 in the Merchants League. George Allain and Steve Krause also posted strong 616 and 596 while Wagars Dairy and Mayfair Women led team events. Multiple leagues report high games and upcoming city and state tournaments with many players earning weekly prizes.
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Troy Merchants
Bobby Langlotz
Maples
George Allain
Steve Krause
Cy Wagar
Ralph Nesta
Joe Sacala
Chuckers Berrigan
Jack Martin
Waldo Wagar
Harlow Tucker
Jimmy Crossen
Tom Dougherty
Joe Kelly
Les Schumann
George Dietz
Pat Simmons
Wagars Dairy
Cloverleaf Creamery
Higgins and
Burleigh
Saratoga Dry Beverages
Troy Pants Shop
Cahills
Krause
Langlotz
Alfain
Tucker
Schumann
Murphy
Hoblock
Utica
Wie
Morris Stare
Kasarians
Fitzgeralds
Carignans
Zibros
Fifth Avenue
Job” Evers
Rigger’ McClure
Gorsky
College basketball scores from various matches
Bucknell 39 Muhlenberg 37. Catholic U 77 Johns Hopkins 37. Utah 78 Bushnell Hospital 31. Cincinnati 65 Marshall 37. Franklin and Marshall 54 Lehigh 53. Maine 53 Colby 29. Bates 57 Maine Maritime 37. Pittsburg Teachers 50 Arkansas 42. Cathedral 49 Brooklyn Poly 42. Dubuque 63 Upper Iowa 29. Davidson 42 Clemson 28. Mitchell Field 72 Navy Dispensary Office 26. Navy 65 Columbia 38. Salmon Tech 6% Navy Pier 49. Canisius 44 Cornell 42. Army 53 Penn 38. Pittsburgh 58 West Virginia 35.
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Bucknell
Muhlenberg
Catholic U
Johns Hopkins
Utah
Bushnell Hospital
Cincinnati
Marshall
Franklin and Marshall
Lehigh
University of Maine
Colby
Bates
Maine Maritime Academy
Pittsburg Teachers
University of Arkansas
Cathedral
Brooklyn Poly
Duburne
Upper Iowa
Davidson
Clemson
Metchell Field
Navy Dispensal Office
Navy
Columbia
Slmon Tech
Navy Pier
Canisius
Cornell
Army
Penn
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Heatly High rolls to 46 19 win over Roessleville
Moe Heatly and Bob Singleton led Heatly High to a 46 to 19 victory at the Green Islanders' gym. Captain Bill Harris added nine points as Heatly built a 19-8 halftime edge and used reserves late. Lewis scored 17, Singleton 13, while Roessleville’s Tom Jones and Jack Gabriel each reached seven.
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Bop Lewis
Bob Singleton
Heatly
Roessleville High
Green Islanders
Bill Harris
Norm Lavender
Lewis
Singleton
Harris
Paul Welk
Johnny Cietek
Green Island
Jack Gabriel
Roessleville
Tom Jones
F.B. T.P
Byrd to Get Physical in Alabama Visit
Sam Byrd the golf professional arrived in Birmingham Alabama to spend a few days with relatives before reporting for his Selective Service examination. He was classified 1 A by his Philadelphia local board and will take his physical at Fort McClellan. Byrd finished eighth in the Texas Open in San Antonio and estimated season earnings of 3500. He was formerly an assistant pro at Merion Golf Club Philadelphia and recently named pro at Plum Hollow in Detroit. He is married with a four year old daughter.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Fort McClellan
Byrd
San Antonio
Tex
Merion Golf Club
Plum Hollow Club
Detroit
Orioles Set March 20 Start for Spring Training
Baltimore General Manager Tommy Thomas announced a March 20 opening for spring training by the Orioles. He said contracts have been mailed to 22 of 33 players, with 11 remaining unsigned, including seven prospects from Louisville. Training will be at Gilman School, salaries trimmed slightly and a few raised for pitchers Rollie Van Slate and Burton Swift.
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Baltimore
Tommy Thomas
Baltimore Orioles
Louisville
Gilman
Thomas
Rollié van Slate
Burton Swift
Bruins to Play Exhibition Game in Ottawa for Air Cadets
Bruins manager Art Ross announced an exhibition game in Ottawa on February 24 pitting Boston against an all star team. proceeds will benefit the Air Cadets of the R C A F in the Ottawa district.
Honus Wagner Back in Baseball as Pirate Coach
Signing Wagner to his 33rd major league contract marks a comeback as Pittsburgh coach. The Flying Dutchman praises modern players, notes less stamina, and predicts the game’s growth. Wagner, born February 24, lives in Carnegie with family, remains a fan favorite and Hall of Fame shortstop choice.
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SAM Davis
NBA
Honus Wagner
Pittsburg
William E. Benswanger
Fill
Wagner
John Henry
Connie Mack
Honus
Cobbs
Ruths
Christy Mathewson
Barney Dreyfuss
Barney
Bessie
Virginia
John
Betty
Carnegie
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mickey
Joe E. Brown
Joe
Horus
Flying Dutchman
Pep Gets Navy Discharge From Navy Station
Willie Pep, holder of the New York featherweight title, receives a physical discharge from the Navy at Bainbridge Naval Training Station. He leaves hospital after more than a month’s treatment and plans to return to Hartford Connecticut.
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Bainbridge, Md
UPI
Willie Pep
New York
Navy
Bainbridge Naval Training Station
Pep
Hartford
Conn
St Peter's Juniors Triumph Over Rangers 68 to 59
Thomas led with 18 points as St Peter's Juniors defeated the Rangers 68 to 59 at the Lyceum. Welch and Cooney added 12 each, Holland 11, while Elgeiser scored 23 and Luce 20 for the Rangers in a losing effort. The seniors game with Jer main A. C. of Watervliet was canceled due to the opponents' absence.
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Thomas
St Peter's
Rangers
Lyceum
St. Peter’s
Jermain A. C
Watervliet
F. Welch
Jack Cooney
Holland
Elgeiser
T. Luce
Hoover Tiger Shortstop Passes Draft Physical
Joe Hoover, 27, Detroit Tigers shortstop, reports he passed his pre-induction physical yesterday at the Army induction station. He is married with two daughters and remains classified 3-A while working in refinery construction for an oil company.
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Los Angeles
Joe Hoover
Detroit Tigers
Army
Hoover
Jim Tabor Signs Red Sox Contract at Fenway Park
Milton resident Jim Tabor became the third Boston Red Sox player to sign a 1944 contract. He accepted terms during a Fenway Park visit after teammates Pete Fox and Tony Lupien signed earlier.
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Boston LP
Jim Tabor
Milton
Boston Red
Pyle Signs With New York Giants
The New York Giants announced that Ewald Pyle a left handed pitcher obtained by draft from the Minneapolis American Association club has signed his 1944 contract. Pyle holds a 4 F draft classification.
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New York AP
New York Giants
Ewald Pyle
Minneapolis
Pyle
Sacred Heart Quintets to Meet St Josephs Sunday Night
Sacred Heart on the East Side hosts a trio of St Josephs teams in a Sunday night basketball showdown. Games start at 7 p.m. with strong lineups from both parishes aiming to capture the win over their rival. Sacred Heart recently edged St Pauls 49 to 48 at the East Side gym.
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St. Joseph‘s
Sacred Heart
St. Joseph's
St. Paul's
East Siders
Army Son Wins Eth Straight Army Son Wins Eth Straight
Army's high powered quintet defeated Penn State 55 to 38 at West Point. It marked the Soldiers eleventh straight win this season. Dale Hall scored 18 and Doug Kenna 17 to pace Army, with Ed Kelleher’s squad leading most of the game. Chink Crossin led Penn with 14.
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West Point
Army
Pennsylvania
Dale Hall
Doug Kenna
Ed Kelleher
Chink Crossin
Penn
Amtates
Clyde Kluttz Returns Signed Brave Contract
Clyde Kluttz, Salisbury North Carolina, first-string catcher, signed with the Boston Braves. Club secretary John Quinn announced the contract received yesterday. Kluttz, married and 4-F in the draft, spent winter in Boston with a meat packing firm and will report for spring training at Wallingford Connecticut between March 13 and 15.
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Boston Upi
Clyde Kluttz
Salisbury
N. C
Boston Braves
John Quinn
Kluttz
Boston
Wallingford
Conn
Cleveland Barons Star Right Wing Enlists in Navy
Phil Hergesheim er, star right wing of the Cleveland Barons, pacesetters in the American Hockey League, said yesterday he would report to the Canadian Navy at Windsor Ontario today and be sent to Ottawa for preliminary training. The 20 year old speedster is married and the father of a three year old daughter.
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Cleveland
Phil Hergesheimer
Cleveland Barons
Windsor
Ont
Ottawa
Cards Extend Sale Deadline
Clarence Rowland said Sam Breadon extended the deadline for Sacramentans to raise 75000 to buy the Sacramento club from the Cardinals. Next Tuesday noon is the new date. if funds are not raised, a transfer to Tacoma will be reconsidered. A committee meets to map a fundraising plan and possibly hire an outstanding manager.
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Sacramento
Calif
Clarence Rowland
Pacific Coast League
Sam Breadon
St Lews Cardinals
Sacramentans
Cardinals
Tacoma
Rowland
Rogers Hornsby
Oscar Vitt
Casey Stengel
Navy wallops Lions 65 38 in Annapolis game
Navy outscored Columbia 65 to 38 after leading 9 8 in ten minutes. Kenny Longnecker sparked the middle surge with the first Navy field goal before halftime. Lion guard Jim Cumiskey hit four long shots in the second half, but Navy pulled away.
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Annapolis
Columbia University
Navy
Lions
Columbia
Vince LoJordo
Kenny Longnecker
Jim Cumiskey
Bowling Etiquette and Spare Rules for Beginners
The guide explains general rules of bowling etiquette and spare techniques. Start spares from the alley side opposite the pins and use center alley for specific spares. Stay behind the foul line, avoid talking to bowlers on adjacent alleys, and maintain sportsmanship.
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Orleans
Comdr. Clair Bee
L. L A
la Salle
Allied
Leo Kher
Notre Dame
Marty Goldstein
Howard Sarath
South Benders
Klier
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Jr
Connie, Jr
Camp Lee, Va
Troy
Marvin Neitzel
Beryl Blum
Claire Banister
Eunice van Patten
Virginia Messick
Connie van Paten
Betty Blum
Bernice Brown
Mary Sweeney
Lillian Warren
Effie Robinson
Anna Ririk
Hazel Champine
Irene Lumley
Lorna Wright
Lois Snyder
Mary Farley
Mary Denter
Theresa Farley
Helen Marcis
Benjamin, Jewelers
A. Donlon
M. McGiv
Ern
B. Ryan
G. Pellerin
M. Russman
M. Mullen
Palmer Brothers
Kareemflake Bakery
Hess’ Camps
Gert Beauvoi
Ange Pasatere
Betty Butler
Fran Whinnery
Marty de Pietro
Irene Bonneville
Anita Jordan
Ellen Deeb
Peg Dupree
Lena Falcone
Lolly Pellerini
Virgie Paternaini
Dane Pellerin
Bea Bonneville
Nat Senez
Marge Sway
Jeanette Cicchinelli
Nancy Pommer
Helen Malone
Kay Agostino
Elsie Becker
Betty Wolf
Mary Kane
Stella Cicchinelli
Kay Gillespie
Gert Beauvol
Mary DePietro
Beau Bonneville
Camps
Hudson Alleys
Alma Genest
Moe Heatly
Orioles
Yankees
Joe Page, Jr
Newark Bears
New York Yankees
Tiger
Red Sox
St. Joseph’s
Army Son
Clyde Kluttz Returns
Brave
Cleveland Hockey Squad
Reulbach
Ed Reulbach
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Navy Wallops Lions
Helf
Jimmy Smith
Harold B. Norton
Masseur
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