Colleges Donate Grid Talent Across Service Teams
An Associated Press survey shows nearly every college contributed at least one eligible football player to armed services teams. Fordham and Virginia supplied captains elect, while Penn State and Pennsylvania lost and retrieved players. Oklahoma had eight players, Georgetown sent fourteen, and George Washington saw minimal losses. Sugar Bowl sponsors announced plans for a full winter sports calendar in New Orleans, aiming to repeat last year’s program.
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Yanks and Bums Face Freshmen Debate in SWC
SWC president J. B. Waterman reported agitation for using freshmen on varsity football rosters has faded as war demand and time pressures mount. Coaches speculate on wartime shortages, while university leaders note little momentum to change eligibility rules this fall. Uncertainty remains about future rosters and plans.
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Buffs Hold Fast To Fourth. Padres Smash Cats 9-4
Fort Worth absorbed a 9 to 4 loss to San Antonio in a 26 hit slugfest as three Buffs pitchers gave up 14 safeties. Nick Gregory homered with two aboard as San Antonio surged with a five run second inning. Beaumont and Shreveport won to stay atop the Texas League standings while Dallas slid after Houston’s 4 to 3 win.
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World Series Payoff In Grudge Match Hinge On Fall Clash
Yankees and Dodgers, tied to a grudge from last October, may meet in the world series to boost gate receipts beyond the combined hitting prowess of their clubs. Baseball action notes include Cardinals cutting the Dodgers NL lead to seven and a half, Giants seizing third, and Ruffing’s 42nd career shutout in a 15-0 Yankee win over Philadelphia. Nova becomes a California guard lieutenant while directing training programs.
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61 Players Now On Army's Squad
The All Star army football team practicing in New Haven numbered 61 players as it prepares for the September 12 game against the New York Pro Giants at the Polo Grounds. New arrivals include Second Lieut Walter Neil and First Lieut Dwight Sloan joining the roster.
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Ruth and Johnson to Play in Service Relief Exhibit Doubleheader
Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson will wear Yankees and Senators uniforms for an exhibition in a service relief fund show. The Senators and Yankees meet in a one day doubleheader. Also noted are elbow surgery on Cliff Melton and current major league batting leaders across the American and National Leagues.
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Ted Williams Keeps .500 Pace In Week
New York August 18 Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit exactly .500 for the week in 20 at bats raising his season average from .344 to .352 He now leads Joe Gordon of the Yankees by 10 points and Pete Reiser by 16 in the NL while Reiser falls to .336 with Ernie Lombardi close behind.
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Jenkins Wins Dispute But Loses the Fight
In New Orleans Lew Jenkins won a dispute with ticket takers over entry doors to Victory Arena but then lost a 10 round bout to Cosby Linson, a New Orleans welterweight. He initially balked at passing through the pass gate and returned to his hotel before entering via the front door.
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Hank Greenberg Leads Air Training Command Duty In Fort Worth
Hank Greenberg now a lieutenant commands as supervisor of a nationwide sports program for army air training fields. He reported to the flying training command in Fort Worth after completing officers school at Miami Beach. Texas League leaders list includes Wakefield Beaumont and Tucker Fort Worth among batting, runs, hits, and pitching stats with multiple players noted.
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