Red Grange Heads New Grid League in Chicago
Harold Grange known as the Galloping Ghost was elected president of a new grid league formed yesterday. The circuit plans to base headquarters in Chicago with nine figure guarantees from clubs in cities including Philadelphia Washington New York Honolulu and others.
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Chicago
Harold
Red) Grange
United States Football League
Greree
Ghoss
University of Pinols
Atros
Philadelphia
Waatington
New York
Honolulu
Grange
Ender Holinois
National Football League
J. E
Ned) Grimes
Baltimore
A. H. Ehiers
F. J. Abrin
Washington
Harry L. Hazis
Guerd
Palmer
Ralph W. Olson
Lavel L Yee
F. 3
Brickner
St. Marys
Calif
Aktron Charles Burns
Akron Rubber Bowl
Boston
Record Crowd To See Florida Races Friday
Officials predict a record Gulfstream Park crowd to start Florida's horse racing season Friday. President James Donn says more than 20 000 spectators expected as the track opens after wartime repairs. The facility, partly completed, uses borrowed equipment and supports a wagering cap around 550 000 dollars daily.
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Miami
Florida
Gulfstream Park
James Donn
Sami Borist
Gultstream
Dana
War Production Board
Epsom Downs
Houston
Texas
Thistle Downs
Cleveland
Parimutuel
Dot
Donn
Mutuels
Donna
Halendale
Iain Marn
Gulfstream
Hiaieza Pers
Hockey League keeps two divisions after vote
President Maurice Podoloff of the American Hockey League said a mail poll of the clubs resulted in a 4 to 3 vote to retain Eastern and Western divisions. He noted there was discussion before the tally and declined to name voters. Eastern clubs include Buffalo Hershey Providence while Western clubs are Pittsburgh Indianapolis Cleveland and St Louis.
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New Haven
Conn
Maurice Podolo
American Hockey League
Gevén
Podoloff
Chis
Backfield Should Give Cadets Offensive Edge in Battle with Middies Saturday
Army and Navy prepare for their annual football clash at Municipal Stadium with Army holding a measurable backfield edge. Felix Blanchard Glenn Davis and others pace the Cadets while Navy counters with Jenkins Hamberg Scott Walton and Barley. Army leads in total points and yardage, though Navy shows scoring bursts from multiple players.
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Baltimore
Army
Navy
Municipal Stadium
Annapolis
Felix Blanchard
Bishoptitte
5. C
Glenn Davis
Los Angeles
Dele Hall
Par Sons
Kan
Edgar Keena
Jeckson
Miss
Tom Lombardo
St Louis
Rod Jenkins
Talladega Ala
Heal Hamberg
Mighty Mite
Louoke
Ark
Clyde Scott
Smackover
al Walton
Pasadena
Cal
Bill Barron
Lewisburg
Tenn
Fred Barley
Parkersburg
W. Ve. Jenkins
Scott
Davis
Bian‘chared
Hall
Minor
Oligaisi
Duke
Pennami
Notre Dame
North Carolina
RPI Court Squad Cuts to 15 for Opener Against Brooklyn Poly
RPI coach Ed Donald trims to 15 players for the opener with Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute at the 87 gym in Troy. The roster features a towering lineup led by Stan Gorzeinik at 6-4 and guard Tony Orlando, with veterans Johnny Andes and Elliott Kamen anchoring. The squad aims to sharpen defense and offense in final practice sessions before Friday night’s clash.
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R. P. le
Goach
Donald
Ca Iis Stason
Engineers
Fucday
Brooklyn Poly
Troy
R.P. T
Tve
Inca
Tech
Stan Gorzeinik
Gorzeinik
KR. P
Tony Orlando
Pilus
Orlando
Leo Ratkroeck
Hatkaveck
Johnny Andes
Sigarday
Brooklyn
Ned
Posse
Elliott Kamen
Frank Waters
Navy
OConnor Says He Would Not Accept Landis Job
O'Connor declined to accept the commissioner role if offered and favored a three member commission. He indicated he would not assume a single post and suggested a governing trio with Will Harridge and Ford Frick. The piece notes his long behind the scenes influence and his caution about assuming Landis's exact authority.
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O'Connor
Landis
Chicago
Leslie Meres
Hent
Mountain Landis
Pascbali
Besebdall
Will Harridge
Ford Frick
O'Connaot
Tank Breech Teams Win At Arsenal
In Class A a Watervliet High School league opener sees Tank defeat Army 34 to 6 with Bill Deegan scoring 10 and Al Kelley 14 leading. Breech beat Repair 32 to 21 as Ray Martel and Charles Rakowski sparked a second half rally. Class B sees Liner B edging Shop 33 to 31 with Jack Mooney and Frank Grubba leading the winners.
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Water- Siliet Arsenal
Army
Bill Deegan
Troy High
Chuck Hopkins
al Kelley
Ted Kearney
Bast
Arty
Breech
Repair Gang
Repair
Ray Martel
Charles Rakowski
Brecch
Pat Maxwell
Wight
Dick Page
Injured Navy Star Ready For Classic
Navy football coach reports star back Jenkins practiced with the squad despite rain, indicating he will likely be in lineup for Saturday's Annapolis classic at Baltimore Municipal Stadium. Weather limited practice to about an hour, but Jenkins showed no leg injury lingering from five weeks ago.
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Annapolis
Lid
Navy
Jenkins
Baltimore Municipal Stadium
Oscar Hagberg
Midshipmen
Ray Swartz
Grindéers
West Point
Army
Baltimore
Mets
Watervliet High Court Squad Named for Varsity Roster
A Watervliet varsity squad selected by Coach Es Bennett features returning players Sve veterans from last year and new members including Doug Senso maker Bob Valoze Harry Graraco and Bill Butter. The Fyvee squad selection lists Jim Wisemas Ed a Skapeia Jim Connors and Ted Baxter among others with Ralph Kershaw as scorer and Albert Bercy as timer.
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Sve
Es Bennett
Watervliet High Senao
Joe Lynch
Tony DeBadre
Joe Kenas
Marafunde
Mike Woock
Doug Sensomaker
Bob Valoze
Harry Graraco
al Deas
Bill Butter
Sehcommader
Jaxvees
Saemon Fyusele
Jim Wisemas
Eda Skapeia
Jim Connors
Ted Baxter
Fred Ross
John Sally
Basil
Wasternko
Bill Setuciak
Fred
Gleeckter
PR Schoonmaker
Bruce Cardet
Lou Chiofi
Ralph Kershaw
Albert Bercy
Dave Michasin
al Rentz
Joe Bagnisoli
Justos Varsity
Varsity
Jess
Glenn Davis Tops Eastern Scorers in College Football
Glenn Davis led the Eastern sectional college scoring with 19 touchdowns in eight games as the season nears its end. Charlie Justice of Bainbridge Naval Academy was runner up with 13 touchdowns and 73 points.
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New York
Remies
Glenn Davis
California
West Point
Navy
Baltimore
Charlie Justice
Bainbridge Naval Academy
Davis
Aras
Teass
Justice
Bainoriege HS
Lafey
I Wekertouse
Aray
Bainsnope
Hall
Latayes
Serer
Mizoz
Army
Columbus
State Racing Commission
Coast Big Ten Clash Favored By Stahldreher
Chicago UP Harry Stuhldreher, coach at the University of Wisconsin, backs a post season game between the Western Conference and Pacific Coast Conference champions but favors after the Poplar Season ends not on January 1. He says climate and the wait until New Year’s Day would demand the Big Ten champion be 25 percent superior to the Coast team for parity in the Ross Bowl.
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Chicago
Harry Stuhldreher
University of Wisconsia
Staahldreber
Rip Collins Captures Minor League Batting Title
Rip Collins, former St Louis Cardinal and Albany skipper, won the 1944 minor league batting crown with a .396 average. Rene Monteagude of Centeroga led in the Southern Association. Collins anticipated big league chances as a manager or coach while remaining a New York brass goodwill ambassador.
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Rip” Collins
New York
James “Rin* Collins
St. Louis Cardinal
Albany
ey-Gashouse Gangember
B. H. Adedingtos
National Association
Rene Monteagude
Cnetrencoga
Southern Association
Ieber
Washington Nats
Comébacs
Colling
Stanager
Distributing
Collins
Bis
Bis Clus
Ripper
Oscar Eckhardt
Missions
Jim Jimp Grundis
Thomasville
North Carolina
Robinson to Meet Rangel in Ten Round Bout
Philadelphia promoter Her man Taylor announced the signing of Ray Robinson from Detroit and Richart Sheik Rangel from Fresno for a ten round bout at Convention Hall Car. 12.
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Philadelphia
Herman Taylor
Ray “Sugar Robinson
Detroi
Richart “Sheik
CYO Announces Plans for Two Catholic Basketball Leagues
The Catholic Youth Organization forms Junior and High School basketball leagues for 1834 35. Catholic players from parish residents only may join. junior games Saturdays at Catholic High School gym, high school games at St Josephs gym. Don Caswell named HS league director. about a dozen parishes join junior division and ten parishes join high school division.
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Catholic Youth Organization
Rval
Cohoes
Catholic High School
Su Joseph's
Catholic High
Don Caswell
Preliminary Signed for Mat Show at Capitol Arena
The upcoming Albany wrestling card tops a near complete lineup for Thursday night at Capitol Arena. John Statis of Schenectady meets Sailor Jack Adams of Florida in a preliminary, while Rudy Dusek faces Turkish Angel in the feature. The show marks mat sport's return to Albany after more than a year.
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Capitol Arena
John Statis
Schenectady
Albany
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