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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
14
Rodger R. Nelson urges Americans to buy war bonds for Christmas to support G I troops overseas and win the war, linking patriotism to national spirit and a hopeful return home next year. He frames support as a sport of confidence in the country and its troops.
A Greyhound racing bike with white Vic rims and black frame was taken from Tucson High last week. The bike belonged to Lee Carey known as Legs for his sports years, earning city cycling titles and contributing to Tucson Highs football and Legion baseball success.
The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce remains puzzled by a charged purchase from a downtown department store. A $10 bill for a corset appears on its account, prompting investigators to seek the source and reason for the charge.
Tennessee, happy with being the underdog in the Rose Bowl against Southern California on New Year’s Day, passes up other bowls after a strategic bid. Coach John Barnhill built a versatile squad from four lettermen, rising to a 7–1–1 finish with two all-Southeast selections, led by backs Buster Stephens and Casey Stephenson and linemen Bo Stewart and Buddy Pike.
The St. Louis Browns captured the top comeback honor in the 1944 AP poll with 71 points, edging Sam Snead who finished second after returning from Navy service to win his first tournament. Duke’s football team and the Chicago Cubs followed in the rankings with notable late-season rallies.
New York reports Branch Rickey may join a new professional football league as plans take shape. Sid Luckman could be his coach with boss oversight unlikely if the deacon stays away from Sunday games. Also noted is the 1945 Esquire All American baseball game set for Detroit and Corp. Billy Conn in Italy commenting on spaghetti.
Australia plans to develop young tennis players for postwar competition and has asked the United States lawn tennis association for copies of its junior development program. Adolph Rupp, Kentucky coach, calls 18-year-old Alex Groza a top pivot man in the SEC. Puerto Rico raises sports funding from 11000 to about 500000, while Clinton Iowa reports two high schools each finishing unbeaten eight-game football seasons.
Mack Creager of Oklahoma A and M boots all points after touchdowns and writes for the campus paper. Once warned to give up football due to a heart murmur, he revealed the fall interview details and quipped that a story should headline with his ticker flicker.
Perry Moss the 158-pound freshman leads Tulsa against Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. He calls signals and handles passing punting and kicking while Camp Wilson powers the ground game. Ed Shedlocky and Charlie Mitchell support the backfield in a high scoring Tulsa attack.
The California state boxing commission freed Cleo Shans and postponed ruling on Abe Roth’s charges after Delia refused to fight on December 15 at the Hollywood Legion. Delia testified he was ill and not trained, while testimony showed Shans’ punch power affected him and Delia’s team described personal strain in the ring.
The Hollywood Wolves defeated the Pasadena Panthers 9 to 7 in overtime at Pan Pacific auditorium after a 6 all regulation tie. Wolves staged a three goal burst in OT to seal the win.
The former bantam and lightweight contender, now a Brooklyn tool checker, laments the fading of impersonators who used his name. He recalls a Panama visit arranged by a rival brewery, which exposed the scam and led to a charity bout plan. He hopes for a California trip but cites finances, awaiting another "Angel" to fund a voyage.
East's top civilian grid stars arrived in San Francisco for the 18th East-West Shrine football game. Twenty three players began intensive practice after arriving yesterday. Co coaches Andy Kerr Colgate and George Hauser Minnesota lead the squad with Bernie Bierman assisting. The team will train at Santa Clara with Babe Hollingberg Washington State and Homer Norton Texas A M steering the West. Kerr expressed optimism about the chances against a less experienced West outfit. He noted six freshmen on his squad and predicted they can hold their own.
The Camp Lee Travelers, with a 4-5 record, say they outdrew every major college and service football team in Virginia this year, totaling 93 400 in attendance. Capt Tom Mann Jr a former Purdue athlete and WWII Marine fighter pilot returns to pursue a spot on the Jacksonville Naval Air Station basketball squad.
The Convair Raiders defeated the Basketeers 50-31 at the Armory with Bill Trujillo scoring high for the winners and Allred leading the losers with 10. In the other game Carillo Center edged Convair Crusaders 26-23 as Rueben Morales posted eight points to Aguie Acuna seven.
Mexico U heartily enters the Sun Bowl against Southwestern (Tex) after capturing a 12th straight Mexican championship. Despite local dominance, the team faces a heavier American lineup, having never beaten a U S foe in 16 years of play.
A retrospective round up notes events from the AP poll era. It recalls the Yankees as the top team by two points over Notre Dame, a Bears victory over the Giants, Luke Sewell's release and coaching hire, and Yale’s Iron Men upset over Princeton as a landmark in sports history.
First Lt. William R. Macy and his twin brother Sgt. John R. Macy, both in the 15th AAF, surprise GIs as they appear together at their overseas base. The brothers, aged 30 and a service compatriot, are noted for their identical presence in the unit.
The San Francisco Shamrocks defeated the Oakland Oaks 4-2 in a Pacific Coast league game. Claikson led scorers with a goal and an assist as SF moved to 3-1 in the Central division while Oakland stood at 1-3.
The text states that painting was introduced in Rome from Etruria by Quintus Fabius in 291 B.C. The claim links an early Roman art development to this named figure and date.
Pasadena reports the Volunteers, small and youthful, impressed with speed and fight in an initial workout. Freshmen dominate the lineup as 29 players are freshmen and only seven of the starters. Tennessee weighs in lighter than USC, with averages around 192 pounds to the Trojans 211, and backfield rough but quick with Bevis and Stephenson as the elder leaders.
The tip suggests adding two or three tablespoons of kerosene to a boiler of white clothes to help lighten them. It warns to rinse thoroughly afterward to remove any odor.
The Hi-Y basketball team was defeated by the L D S 62 to 41 in a YMCA City league game. Neal Goodman led LDS with 25 points while Dick Bowen scored 14 for the Hi Y squad.
An OCR readout shows a fragmented schedule listing ABC Newsroom segments, with times from noon to evening. Entries mention News at Noon, Dinner, Portia Faces Life, Memory Music, and a Cinemusic Review as part of a daily rhythm.
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