Slammin Sam Snead Wins Richmond Open Championship
Slammin Sam Snead, a Navy veteran, won the Richmond Open with a 278 total, six under par, earning $1600 in war bonds and the title. Charles Congdon finished one behind at 279, with Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden tied for third at 280.
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Richmond
Calif
Jack Dempsey
Sam Snead
Navy
Hot Springs
Ball Belter
Snead
Civvies
Byron Nelson
Harold McSpaden
Portland
Congdon
Charles Congdon
Tacoma
Wash
Nelson
McSpaden
Ky Laffoon
Chicago
Jim Ferrier
Camp Roberts
Leonard Ott
Denver
Ott
Green Bay Captures Pro Football Championship 14 to 7
The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 14 to 7 at the Polo Grounds on Sunday to reclaim the national pro football league title. Ted Fritsch scored both Packers touchdowns, Don Hutson and Arnie Herber connected on a key play, and New York managed just 70 rushing yards.
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New York
Green Bay Packers
York Giants
Giants
Packers
Bill Paschal
Fritsch
Ted Fritsch
Green Bay
Giant
Don Hutson
Irv
Hutson
Arnie Herber
Frank Liebel
Ward Cuff
Convair Raiders Featured Across City League Lineup
Basketball schedule lists multiple matchups at the Convair club and local gyms. Notable games include Convair Raiders versus Crusaders at 7 p.m and 8 p.m games against Silverstreaks, Blue Jackets, Basketeers, and other teams across Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday slots. Other pairings involve Gunnery School L D S Hi Y and Carrillo Center clashes with Convair teams.
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Convair Raiders
Convair Crusaders
Convair Silverstreaks
Blue Jackets
Basketeers
Laundry Lions
Con
A.T.C
Lions
ATC Seeseneeeeen
Sees Carrillo
Southside Veterans
Sini
Tempe Downs Wildcats For Second Time
The Arizona State Teachers College Bulldogs defeated the University of Arizona Wildcats 46 to 41 in Phoenix after a 53 to 44 win in Tempe. El Long scored 44 points in both games, while Steele led UA with 14 points.
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Phoenix
Arizona State Teachers College
University of Arizona
Bulldogs
Wildcats
Tucson
Tempe
el Long
University
Steele
Tucson Marine Captain Awarded Bronze Medal
Marine Captain Morse L. Holladay of Tucson, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Holladay, 1648 East Fourth Street, Tucson, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism on Bougainville. On December 12, 1943, he exposed himself to heavy Japanese fire to locate enemy defenses on Hill 1000. He entered the Marine Corps after graduating from the University of Arizona in 1941.
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Phoenix
Morse L. Holladay
Lawrence E. Holladay
East Fourth Street
Tucson
Bougainville
Marine Corps
Holladay
University of Arizona
Virginia Lee Cady Promoted to First Lieutenant
The War Department announced promotions for three Arizona officers. Udell Mark Leibsohn of Phoenix and Virginia Lee Cady of Tucson were elevated from second to first lieutenant, while Hubert Orr Merryweather of Nogales advanced from first lieutenant to captain.
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Washington
Arizona
War Department
Hubert Orr Merryweather
Boca Float Ranch
Nogales
Udell Mark Leibsohn
Phoenix
Virginia Lee Cady
WAC
Toole Avenue
Tucson
Figueroa top rider as Buster ties track sprint mark
Frankie Figueroa rode three winners at Bil lito race track to tie Billy Brite for the riding lead with 16 wins. Buster equalized the quarter mile track record at 23 1/5 seconds in a neck win over Roper and Rumpus Tor. Multiple winners highlighted the nine race program and a crowd wagered 17490 in betting turnover.
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Frankie Figueroa
Billito
Billy Brite
Brite
George Cline
Buster
Joe Welch
Roper
Jimmy Benjamin
Rumpus
Figueroa
E. Stevens
Silver Coaster
Carolyn Haskell
Ready
Wirt Bowman
Clark
Serrano
Scooter
L. Mitchell
Jupiter
J. H. Nail
Bob Jr
Dick Thompson
Prince Nadji
John Red
Whistling Boy
R. M. Askew
John Cloister
Page Lee
Chester C
Ira Rogers
Anneta
Roy Mosley
Punkin
Westall
C. Arnett
Prince
E. Montano
Proud Sun
J. R. Jelks
W. W. Sawyer
Utah
Epinard
C. W. Jackson
the Cloud
Covinese
Bill Hulse
Red J. R. B. McDonald
Redeem
Natos
Rose Bowl Ticket Sale Sells Out Quickly
Public sale for the Rose Bowl game between Southern California and Tennessee began Saturday and ended the same day. About 93,000 seats were sold out.
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Los Angeles
Southern Callifornia
Tennessee
Hope Dutra Tops Crosby and Hunter in Welfare Match
Bob Hope and Olin Dutra defeated Bing Crosby and Willie Hunter 4 and 3 in Long Beach California. A crowd of about 5000 netted $2036 for a pitch and putt golf course for the naval hospital. Hope posted 74 and Crosby 77 with the pros totaling 70.
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Long Beach
Calif
Bob Hope
Olin Dutra
Bing Crisby
Willie Hunter
Long Beach Naval Hospital
Hope
Crosby
Tucson High Wins Fourth In A Row Over North Phoenix
Tucson High, led by Bill Hassey with nine points and Tommy Smith contributing in the late stretch, defeated the North Phoenix Mustangs 29 to 19 in the Tucson High gym. The win marks the fourth straight for coach Bud Doolen’s team in the Big Five conference as Tucson surged from a deficit in the final period to seal the victory.
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Tucson High
North Phoenix
Badgers
North Phoenix Mustangs
Bud Doolen
Tucson
Mustangs
Bill Hassey
Tommy Smith
Serve
Arizona State School For Deaf and Blind
Ase
Pate
Siebeck T. Omnia
Reyes
Carey
F Smith
F Mies
Dal McKissick
Hassey
G Soos
Bailey
Oned
Phoenix
Norris
Reader
Shaw
F Patterson
Dale
Schoeller Caps D. A. Gran dona Trophy at Tucson Rifle Club
J D Schoeller won the first leg of the D A Gran dona Trophy at the Tucson Rifle Club with a 92x100 score on the twenty shot offhand match using .30 caliber irons. Scores for the two ten shot stages show Schoeller 47 and 45 with Kitchens and Lerua tied at 45 in the first stage.
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Tucson Rifle Club
J. D. Schoeller
Schoeller
J. B. Kitchens
Tom Lerna
Henry Weddle
Camp Perry
Sam Manfted
Tony Lerua
Bill Castleton
Lerua
Wm. Castleton
Emmett Gray
Bill Tabor
Lloyd Williams
Ast Weddle
Bob Riddell
Sam Mansfeld
John Epley
A. J. Eager
Horvath Named Big 10's Most Valuable Player
Chicago report: Leslie Horvath of Ohio State, star All American back and Heisman Trophy winner, received a full size silver football emblematic of the Western Conference's most valuable player for 1944. The trophy was awarded by 20 electors from nine conference teams. Teammates elected the individual players.
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Chicago
Leslie Horvath
Ohio State
New York
Horvath
Linkstar Wins Over Marion Les Horvath
Byron Nelson named 1944 athlete of the year by 79 writers. Nelson led the AP poll with 75 points and 16 first-place votes, edging Martin Marion and Les Horvath who trailed with 59 and 44 points respectively.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Gunder Haegg
Sweden
Miler
Toledo
Martin
Marion
St. Louis Cardinals
Les Horvath
Ohio State
Joe Louis
Joe DiMaggio
Gene Sarazen
Hamilton
San
Martin Marion
Hal Newhouser
Claude Young
Felix Blanchard
Arne Andersson
Don Hutson
Glenn Davis
William Dudley
Pete Gray
Gilbert Dodds
Richard Wakefield
Dizzy Trout
George Stirnweiss
Notable Sports Figures in Early 20th Century Cards
A terse listing highlights famous athletes including Stan Musial Bobby Permane Joe Louis James Walthall Bob Kelly Jack Dempsey and Bill Nicholson across baseball boxing and football. The fragment suggests a catalog or set of sports references with multiple 3s beside each name.
Marana High Split Wins and Losses on Saturday
Marana High School split two games Saturday at Bend and Ajo. Marana defeated Gila Bend in the afternoon as Bob Honea scored 12 and Elton Maker 10. In the night Ajo Red Raiders beat Marana 31 26 with Sipe scoring 12 for Ajo and Bean contributing 1 for Marana.
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Amphitheatre Panthers
Benson Bobcats
Benson
Dell Haverty
Goodman
Billy Cole
Bob Justice
Panthers
Marana High School
Gila Bend
Ajo Red Raiders
Bob Honea
Marana
Eltonmaker
Bend
Bean
Ajo
Sipe
Ajo Fy
Hemisphere Helicopter Flight Marks Five Year Anniversary
The wd Hemisphere recalls a five year milestone since a successful helicopter flight showcased the craft's capabilities. Details remain sparse in the available text.
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Russ Newland
Sam
Gian
Cole
Philippines
By Ted Meier
Faunce
Jenneree
Blair
Matlock
C Steeeee
Justice
G Germaine
Young
G Aone Newenewene
Post
Thomas
Haverty
Ymca Church League
First Baptist
First Southern Baptist
Grace Episcopal
First Methodist
Congregational
SS Peter & Paul
Chris
Tempe Downs Wildcats
Shinateased
Hawes
Ste Walsh
R. Peterson
G Neely
Frankie
Billy
Seeteeee Prince Nadji
le Prince
Tackman
Ee Covinese
Red J
Sential
Notol
Hope-Dutra
Bing
Hunter
Big 10
WEA
East Ninth St
Linkstar
Parker's
East Congress
Hawkinson
General Tire
Bee George Cowden
Sixth Ave
Sixth St
Arizona Credit Company
E. Broadway
Satur
Coolers
Hoefle Sheet
Ave. Phon
O'Rielly Motor CO
Chevrolet
N. Sixth Ave
Pacific Northwest Project
S.S
Auto Mechanics
U. S
U. S. Employment Service War Manpower Commission
East Pennington
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