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The game was the idea of Arch Ward, the sports editor of the Chicago Tribune and the driving force behind baseball's All-Star Game. [1] The game originally was a benefit for Chicago-area charities and was played at Soldier Field except for two years during World War II, in 1943 and 1944, when it was held at Northwestern University's Dyche Stadium in Evanston.
Chicago Charities College All-Star Game; Coaches All-America Game; College All-Star Bowl; College Gridiron Showcase; D. Dixie Gridiron Classic; Dream Bowl; E. East ...
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For the site of the All-Star Charity Game, it was applied for by Toronto and Chicago, with Chicago receiving the second game, in 1948. It was agreed that proceeds would be divided whereby one-third would go to Toronto charities, and two-thirds would go to the Players Emergency (Benevolent and Disability) Fund.
Several local basketball standouts participated in this year's WBCA All-Star Games, helping fundraise $20,000 each for five different Wisconsin charities; plus, a look at what the future holds for ...
The all-star contest plans to invite over 100 college athletes from historically black colleges and universities for a showcase game and “a week-long celebration of Black culture and history.”
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers regained momentum heading into the NBA All-Star break. On the heels of their nine-game winning streak ending, the Cavs defeated the Chicago Bulls 108-105 on Wednesday ...
The first All-Star Game was held as part of the 1933 World's Fair at Comiskey Park and was the brainchild of Arch Ward, then sports editor for the Chicago Tribune. [1] Initially intended to be a one-time event, its great success resulted in making the game an annual event, with some years (1959–1962) having two All-Star Games.