Army Aims For Victory In Dry Field Clash With Navy
West Point cadets, led by Colonel Blaik, expect a hard fought game against Navy at Michie Stadium. Blaik says Army has an even chance on a dry field though Navy’s depth, speed, and backs are formidable. Injuries cloud reserve backs Bob Woods and Bob Pierce as snow presses practice indoors for decisive rehearsals.
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Glenn Davis
George Maxon
Carl Anderson
Dale Hall
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Navy Gridders In Hard Drill Before Army Clash
The Navy football squad of 52 players trained in a gruelling blocking and tackling session at Annapolis as they prep for the West Point game. Middle coaches sought to erase any weakness, emphasizing relentless drives and rapid tackles after every spill to emulate game tempo.
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Cornell Holds Final Workout Before Philadelphia Trip
Cornell completed its final workout of the year in Ithaca focusing on defending against Pennsylvania plays and practicing against scrubs. John Tully teamed with Don Cushing at right end, Nichols expected to start tomorrow in Philadelphia after missing practice with injuries, and the 35-man squad will depart this afternoon.
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Don Cushing
Colgate
Guy Nichols
Philadelphia
College Quints Replace Sampson on Court Bills
Westminster College and Carnegie Tech replace the Sampson Naval Training Station quintets in season double-headers at Memorial Auditorium. Dr. James H. Crowdle, Canisius College athletics director, announced Westminster meets the Oklahoma Aggies on December 11 and Carnegie Tech faces Kentucky on December 28.
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Moffat the Teeny-bits of Princeton Football Legend
Alex Moffat born on Princeton campus rose from scrubs to star kicker and fullback of the 1880s Tigers. Originator of the spiral punt in 1882, he kicked five field goals in a 1883 Harvard game, a feat matched only by two others. He played through a rough era, famed for agility, speed, and bruising defense, until his death in 1914.
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Walter Eckersall
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Michigan Awards 53 Football Letters
Michigan awarded football letters to a record 43 members of the 1933 squad sharing the Western Conference title with Purdue. Eleven are Marine trainees from Wisconsin and Minnesota, with Michigan State Toledo Idaho State and Western Michigan also represented. The most valuable player will be named today. Basketball score Fort Hancock 52 Brooklyn Army Base 45.
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Troy Area Bowling Notes Highlights From 1943 44 Round One
The Pal O Mine League finished the first round with Byrons led by Bolend Montange Mochon Ryan and Davis in first place. Coons second and Claessens third with Langlotz Mey er Jr and Dougherty. Highs included Wagar 183 average and Montange 617 triple. Many league results follow across St Lukes, Amalgamated Mixed, Railroad, Pabsts, Helmbolds and more with multiple scores over 500 and notable 600s by Tsabella and Dougherty.
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Notre Dame Eleven Has Defensive Drill
Notre Dame worked a defensive drill in South Bend preparing for the 1943 finale with Great Lakes. Coach Frank Leahy drilled regulars on formations used by the Sailors after a nine win 11 game fall. Leahy said all Irish standbys came through last week's thriller with the Town Seahawks unscathed.
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Clip Clop Victor Wins Feature at Rockingham
Clip Clop Victor won the feature race at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire defeating Top Transit who faded to third. The 31.50 purse attracted $2,500 in claiming, with Clip Clop earning $1.60 to show after a snowy New England afternoon. Legattion paid $5.60 and Top Transit paid $5.40, with the Daily Double returning $35.40 as Cute Eve and Hada Fortune claimed early race wins.
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Ex-Jockey Turns Shoe Salesman in Springfield
Springfield man Jack Meier 33, once a famed jockey and owner trainer, shifted to shoe selling as weight and war reshaped his life. He began racing at 17, weighed eighty pounds, won his last race in 1941 at Agua Caliente on Bold Style for 142.20, 34.30 and 19.60, then served in the Army, gaining 15 pounds and earning an honorable discharge. He is now 125 pounds and says he is out of the racing game for the duration.
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Army Life
Troy Grid Players Get Awards
Troy High School football players received awards at an upper class assembly led by coach Ed Picken. Awards went to William Houser Bruce Campbell Michael Rubino Fred Toussaint Wiliam Deegan Edward Gillie Jim Van Wert Frank Hoenigsbaum Patrick Case Harry Duckmagian Chris Mouyes Dominick Brignossa Frank Marchese Robert Stacy Robert Lynch George Cipolilo William Rogers Joe Prince Merton Thayer Sherman Wilson Ted Testo Joe Panza William Kelly Wendell Bryce Richard Gordon Henry Tutunjian. The Pickermen finished three wins and three losses, with two unbeaten city rivals and one undefeated non city foe. Mechancville High beat Jolcalain the first game. Scott Terrace Schenectady handed the Trojans a loss in the second game, while Albany High defeated Troy in the third. In city play Troy was undefeated, defeating Lansinngburg High 124, La Salle Cadets 20-6, and Catholic High 14-7 to win the city scholastic championship.
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Navy football figure Whelchel from early 20th century
Capt John B. Billick Whelchel, Navy’s 1943 coach, played in the Navy backfield during the 1915 16 17 seasons in Annapolis Maryland. He was coached by Lieut Jonas H. Ingram and Gil Dobie.
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Billick) Whelchel
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Notre Dame Faces Pro Challenge Beyond College Play
Analysis of Notre Dame football strength against professional teams noted after Iowa Pre Flight game. Frank Leahy’s squad, while supreme in its class, would struggle against an all pro group, even with mixed pro and transfer players, as experts weigh Notre Dame’s limits and potential future tests.
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