Minor Leagues Open With Watchful Waiting Policy
The 43rd national association meeting opened as minor leagues adopt a watchful waiting stance on Landis successor. Executives from the American Association Pacific Coast and International leagues express willingness to cooperate with majors and discuss 18 proposed amendments. Clarence Rowland advocates higher draft fees, while Eddie Sawyer signs a one year term with Utica.
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Joe Reichler
Buffalo
N. Y
National Association
K. M. Landis
Hotel
Statler
American Association
Frank J. Shaughnessy
Landis
Shaughnessy
William G. Bramham
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Clarence
Pants) Rowland
Eddie Sawyer
Utica
Horvath Faces Likely June Wedding After Heisman Dinner
Ohio State quarterback Les Horvath, the 1944 Heisman winner, revealed to reporters that he will wed June Weinhardt, his Parma, Ohio sweetheart, in June after his graduation. The engaged pair say the date is June not December, while Horvath weighs a pro career and dentistry practice.
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New York
Les Horvath
Ohio State
June Weinhardt
Parma
Cleveland
Horvath
June
Cleveland Rams
Carroll Widdoes
Wilfred Wottrich
Downtown Athletic Club
Bill Slater
Ted Husing
Eddie Dooley
Dartmouth
New York Touchdown Club
Zigzag or Hand Stitching To Save Thin Tea Cloths
A sewing note suggests applying zigzag or hand stitching around edges of tea cloths and dusters to prevent tearing as the fabric wears thin. The method covers edge reinforcement and gentle finish to extend usable life.
New York Tops 1944 Horse Race Betting At $410 Million
The Associated Press reports 1944 horse race wagering across 17 states reached $1,126,308,645 with New York leading at $410,230,402. Taxes to states and cities totaled $55,971,232.87, while Delaware and Florida show large gains as track seasons rebounded after wartime restrictions.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Continental
United States
Associated Press
Florida
Delaware
Delaware Park
Louisiana
Willie Pepkins Fourth From Chalk Warga Installs Self As Favorite
During the Big Ten meeting this weekend mid western college baseball coaches will plan a national organization to revive the sport. Army line coach Her man Hickman touts Doc Blanchard as a top blocker while Hank Leiber runs a poultry ranch in Tucson with 15,000 chickens plus Univ of Arizona coeds nearby.
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New York
Herman Hickman
Army
Blackbusters
Doc Blanchard
Hank Leiber
Giant
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Varga Aims to Defend Miami Open Crown Next Day
Stocky Steve Varga, favored to win the Miami Open at Miami Springs, predicts about 277 after winning last year with an even par 280. Tournament Director H H Arnold notes 19 contenders, including Revolta and Sarazen, who could challenge the "Spings" expert who knows the course well.
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Miami
Fla
Steve Varga
Miami Springs
Varga
H. H. Arnold
Chalky Wright Sees No Catch Up On Willie Pep Bout
Chalky Wright loses ten round featherweight bout to Willie Pep in Cleveland. Pep keeps title by staying elusive, landing late rights while Wright, weighing 132 1/4 to Pep's 128, fails to mount sustained offense. Wright vows rematch as Pep dominates with movement.
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Cleveland
Chalky Wright
Willie Pep
Willie
New York State Athletic Commission
Chalky
Pep
Wright
Doolen Seeks Starting Combinations for Tucson High
Coach Bud Doolen tests possible starting forwards as Tucson High prepares for St. David on Friday in the inaugural game. Hal Aylsworth is injured, likely sidelined, with Raul Reyes joining Henry Thomas in a forward pairing alongside returning guards and center.
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Bud Doolen
St. David
Tucson High
Badgers
Benson
Doolen
Thomas
Raul Reyes
Reyes
Old Pueblo
Towncats
Tucson
Pioneer Hotel
J. F
Pop) McKale
University of Arizona
Oakland Open golf field ready for renewal at Sequoyah club
A strong lineup of pros and amateurs prepares for the Oakland Open at Sequoyah country club in Oakland California. Notables include Ron Nelson Bob Hamilton Sammy Snead Ralph Guldahl Willie Goggin John Geersten Craig Wood Harold McSpaden and Ed Furgol who will lead the amateur entrants. The event starts with 18 holes tomorrow followed by 36 holes over the weekend and podium Monday.
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Oakland
Calif
California
Sequoyah Country Club
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Sgt
Jim Ferrier
U. S. Army
Nelson
Virginia
Sammy Snead
Bob Hamilton
Ralph Guldahl
Willie Goggin
John Geersten
Craig Wood
George Fazio
Sammy Byrd
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Ed Furgol
Detroit
Mich
San Francisco
Cocoa Kid Faces Six Month Suspension in California
Louis Harwick known as Cocoa Kid, a New York boxer, faces a six month California suspension and a $500 fine after a no contest fight with Oakland Billy Smith on November 24 in San Francisco. The proposed punishment follows a three hour hearing where Harwick cited distress from his mother’s illness and a custody suit by his former wife as factors. Referee Frankie Smith ruled the contest a no contest in the third round.
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San Francisco
California
Louis
Cocoa Kid
Frankie Smith
Harwick
Dinner talk at Sugar Bowl honors Georgia Tech coach
At a New Orleans dinner hosted by Sugar Bowl organizers Mrs. Bill Alexander and Tulane's Littl Monk Simons discussed football. They recalled Tech's win over Tulane and teased Alex about aging and his habit of winning games.
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New Orleans
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Boxing fund proposed to aid worn out fighters after war
In a newsletter to Col Heinie Miller Abe Greene argues the service athletic fund should continue postwar to rehabilitate worn out boxers. The note highlights many aging fighters needing help in coming years. The Women’s International Bowling Congress nears its ambulance plane goal, and Curly Byrd of Maryland proxies eyes a west coast football coach job.
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N.B.A
Heinie Miller
Hawaii
Abe Greene
Service Athletic Fund
Women's International Bowling Congress
Army
Curly Byrd
Maryland
Veterans Defend Panama Canal League Title This Month
Terry Moore ex Cardinal and Les Rock, last two veterans among APO 825 flyers, begin defense of the Panama Canal department baseball crown this month. Mickey Harris of the Red Sox starts his fourth season in the Canal Zone on an airbase team. At Keesler Field Miss Pearl Harbor boxing show tomorrow, 17 footballs from top college and service teams auctioned for war bonds.
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Terry Moore
Cardinal
Les Rock
White Sox
APO
Panama Canal Department
Mickey Harris
Red Sox
Canal Zone
Keesler
Hoppe Seeks Third Straight Win In Billiards Title
New York December 6 Willie Hoppe of New York defending his world centennial three cushion billiard championship faced Arthur Rubin of Brooklyn in a bid for a third consecutive victory. Hoppe had defeated Joe Procita of Gloversville 50 to 44 in 50 innings to stay unbeaten and share the three day lead with Ralph Greenleaf Welker Cochran and J N Bozeman.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Arthur Rubin
Brooklyn
Hoppe
Joe Procita
Gloversville
N. Y
Ralph Greenleaf
Welker Cochran
J. N. Bozeman
Bertelli to Play With Los Angeles
Los Angeles announces Notre Dame stars Bertelli will display his talent for the Los Angeles team in the newly organized all American pro football conference after the war. Co owners Don Ameche and Christy Walsh revealed the plan today.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Angelo Bertelli
Notre Dame
Don Ameche
Christy Walsh
Fifteen Eastern Players Accept Shrine East West Invites
Fifteen eastern players have accepted invitations to play in the Shrine charity East West game at Kezar Stadium on New Year’s Day. Bill Coffman, managing director of the game, reported from New York today.
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Sangfancisco
Kezar Stadium
Bill Coffman
New York Today
Gonzales First Methodist Edges YMCA In Tight Finish
Gonzales sinks a belated basket for a 19 18 victory over YMCA as First Methodists edge Grace ers. Paul Yeazell scores six to lead the winners with Matt Gonzales tallying eight points. First Congregates smother Trinity Presbyterian 15 while Craig Smith scores six for the winners. SS Peter Paul loses to First Southern Baptists in a 10 10 halftime tie with Jim H and other players each scoring eight.
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Methodists
Vna
YMCA
Grace —Ers
Matt Gonzales
Peri Paul Yeazell
Trinity Presbyte
Craig Smith
SS. Peter & Paul
Southern Baptists
The
Baptists
Jim H
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