Triple-Threat Mark Shines At IC-4A And Big Ten Meets
Harold Claassen reports two weekend track showcases with Morcom of New Hampshire winning high jump broad jump and pole vault in New York IC-4A meet, a first field event triple in 1944. In Evanston, Dupre of Ohio State swept 160 yard dash 10.2, 220 yard dash 22.9, and broad jump 24 feet 1 inch amid poor weather.
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A. Richmond Morcom
University of New Hampshire
Don Burnham
Dartmouth
McClain B. Smith
Penn State
William J. Scott
Michigan State
Harold Claassen
New York
Papa A. Richard Morcom
Evanston, Ill
Dallas Dupre
Ohio State
Tare A Feaf
Morcom
Barney Ewell
New Hampshire
Dupre
New York University
Michigan
Buckeyes
Michigan Team Wins Nothing- But Big 10 Championship
Michigan reclaimed the Big Ten outdoor track title in Evanston despite not taking a first place finish. The Wolverines secured seven runner up finishes and many smaller points to total 53% of the meet score, edging Illinois 471-4. Tilinoig, Ohio State, Chicago, Minnesota and others claimed various event titles as Michigan piled up points.
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Michigan
Evanston
Wolverines
Illinois
Tilinoig
Ohio State
Dallas Dupre
Chicago
Charley Hlad
Minnesota
Naming Baby Names For Yearling Horses In Kentucky
A Kentucky horse naming guide explains registration timelines and costs, stewards approval rules, and prohibitions on reuse of names within 15 years. It notes extra fees for late registration, and mentions Darby Dan Farm and Col E R Farms using distinctive prefixes like Darby and Valdina in yearling names.
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Lexington
Jockey Club
Columbus
al Sabath
Col. E. R. Farms
Texas
Bradley
Rensselaer Tech tops Williams 68–58 in odd meet at 86 Field
Rensselaer Tech defeated Williams 68 to 58 despite unconventional times from limited outdoor practice. Standout performers included Don Marshall with 100 and 220 yard dashes and Jim Harding in the 880 and mile. Williams swept hurdles led by Wood and Clapp wins, while Rensselaer claimed events in the 440, javelin, discus, pole vault, and broad jump with Heyburn, Harper, Lindstrom, Jenkins, and Harney earning top finishes.
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Rensselaer Tech
Williams
Don Marshal
Jim Harding
Rensselaer
Marshall
Harding
Wood
Clapp
Heyburn
Harper
Lindstrom
Jenkins
Harney
Golf Tourneys Begin Sunday at Wolferts Roost Club
Eastern New York Golf Association kicks off Sunday tournaments at Wolferts Roost with two divisions for players. Bud Russell Jr and Jack Sheaty expected to compete as civilian golf work continues. Entry fees to prizes support the Red Cross as regional clubs join the schedule.
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Eastern New York Golf Association
Wolfert’s
Roost Country Club
Pierce H
Bud) Russell, Jr
Jack Sheaty
Troy Country Club
Leo Spain
Glens Falls
E. N
G. A
Red Cross
van Schaick Island Country Club
Mechanicville Golf Club
McGregor Links
Balls Ley
Orence
G.A
San Galomar
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Dorothy Pomp
Waubaunsee
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Chance Cross
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Mrs. Leonard
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3. B. Bond
G. Needy Antry
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Brother Dear
Pathfinder
Herod
Herod's Pirate 112, Hattle Bette
Ida Rogers
Misrate
Mill Tower
Cetet
Golfers on A-Cards Can Drive To Links
Tom Walsh former PGA president and Chicago pro says OPA rulings allow using A ration gasoline to drive to golf courses. He notes Prentiss Brown’s remarks and general counsel Tom Crane confirm that driving to and from a course is permissible for personal use under the A ration. He insists the idea that such drives are illegal is incorrect and urges golfers to cooperate with the war effort.
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Chicago
Tom Walsh
Professional Golfers Association
Westgate Valley Country Club
Office of Price Administration
Walsh
Tom Crane
OPA
Prentiss M. Brown
Prentis Brown
Golf to Box Montgomery Crown by Limited Driving Permits
Walsh says the golf industry can raise substantial funds for war agencies and will likely perform the most outstanding support ever in the history of the game, with limited driving permitted by an A book.
Callura in Non Title Go Callura in Non Title Go New York
Beau Jack meets Bob Montgomery in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night while Jackie Callura faces Lew Hanbury in a ten round non title fight in Washington. Jack is recognized as light weight champion by the New York State Athletic Commission and Montgomery is from Philadelphia. Callura leads the featherweight division in the NBA and fights Hanbury in the non title bout the same Friday.
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New York
Beau Jack
Jackie Callura
Jack
Georgia Shoeshine
New York State Athletic Commission
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
Callura
National Boxing Association
Lew Hanbury
Washington
Navy School Calls Labor a Sport
Athens Georgia UPI reports that labor is classified as a sport at the U S Navy PreFlight School in Athens with 2 400 cadets. Cadets compete year round in nine sports including boxing wrestling basketball soccer football and swimming while balancing academics and military training in a strenuous program.
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Athens
UPI
U. S. Navy
Navy
Cobb Tops All Detroit Batting Champ Crown
Ty Cobb was the American League batting champion, leading as top hitter every year from 1907 through 1919 except 1916 when Tris Speaker edged him out. The Georgia speedster dominated the league with consistent hitting prowess.
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Detroit
Ty Gobb
Georgia
Tris Speaker
Outdoor Sports Stressed by Navy at Jacksonville NAS
At Naval Air Station Jacksonville outdoor sports are emphasized to keep officers sailors and marines in top physical trim. Lt Com Lawrence E Haskell former University of Oklahoma athletic head leads the physical training department.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Naval Air Station
Navy
Lawrence E. Haskell
University of Oklahoma
Red Sox Fans Miss Fox and Williams Bats
Boston fans recall Jimmy Fox and Ted Williams, noting Fox hit 222 home runs and Williams 127 in a career marked by power. The piece reflects on eras and the impact of their departures on the team and city.
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Boston
Red Sox
Jimmy Fox
Ted Williams
Jimmy
Ted
Cat-Eyed Tigers Detroit Lead AL Hitting in Night Games 1942
The Detroit Tigers led all American League teams in night-game hitting during the 1942 season with an average of .286.
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Detroit
Tigers
Dean McGowan Chicago Dean of Active American Empires
UPI reports Bill McGowan as the dean of active American Empires. The message notes Dean McGowan and mentions a personal joining or affiliation with Ld.
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Chicago
UPI
Bill McGowan
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