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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1944

Page

9

Army Lands Three Players On INS All American Team

Army dominates INS 1944 All America with three players on first team and two on the second. Navy follows with two, while Ohio State and Georgia Tech also place multiple stars. The lineup features backs such as Claude Young and Bob Fenimore, linemen from Army, Navy, and other schools.

Army York INS International Anny Mac Mt Neva Servita Navy Ohio State Georgie Tech Purdue Southern California

Daley Leads Amphibs to Narrow Victory at Philips Field

TAMPA FL. Daley paced the Fort Pierce Navy Amphibs to a 7 6 win over the Air Force Gremlins before about 11 000 fans at Philips Field. His 6 yard TD rush in the final 20 seconds of the first half and Bruckers extra point gave the Amphibs their margin and an 8 0 record. Also notes find a fourteenth century Altes in a Wait wick England church crypt.

Daley Tampa Fla Bill Daley Fort Pierce Navy Amphibs Air Force Gremlins Philips Field Yeaterday Hig Les Bruckers

Duke Deacons Pace All Stars In Southern Honor List

Duke and Wake Forest each placed three players on the 1944 Associated Press All Southern conference football team. Tom Davis headlines Duke picks with prior All Southern honors, joined by Ernie Knotts and Gordon Carver. Duke’s John Kerns earned an honor spot after joining North Carolina after a marine transfer. Wake Forest also fields three: Dave Harris, George Owen, and Elmer Barbour. Other selections include Pat Threash, John Clowes, Ralph Jenkins, Howard Turner, and Davila.

Richmond Duke University Wake Forest Associated Press Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina District of Columbia Tom Davis Blue Devils Ernie Knotts Gordon Carver John Kerns Marine Contignant North Caras Jina Dave Harris George Owen Elmer Barbour Pat Threash South Dargling John Clowes William and Maryguard Ralph Jenkins Clemson Coaster Howard Turner North Carolina State Davila Marine Leutensant Wilson N.C Haseen

All State Selection Board To Meet Today

The West Virginian reports the All-State Selection Board will meet at the Donie Boone hotel today to tally votes for the annual all star schoolball team. A luncheon at noon precedes the business session opened by Chairman Roy Hawley of West Virginia University.

West Virginian iWeb School Donie Boone Roy Legs) Hawley West Virginia University

Clendenin Cardinals schedule aims for repeat Kanawha glory

Clendenin Cardinals, five time Kanawha Valley champions, release a 10 game league schedule under Coach Paul Workman. Key foes include Parkersburg and Clay with home and away tests, aiming to defend last season’s title despite losing star Buck Geary. The Feb 27 slot is open for a nonconference foe as the team seeks top honors again.

Gazette Clendenin Clendenin Cardinals Paul Workman Parkersburg Clay Buck Geary Workman Dee Awey Dan Dunbar Yan Charleston Seay Elkinem Homie Fathoe Parkersby Stonewall South Charleston Albans Durant Wxview

Dobbs and Trippi Slated for South Forces in All-Star Game

Dozens of service players with military training join the post season Grays for the Dec. 30 game in Montgomery. Notables include Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa now with the 2d Air Force and Charlie Trippe of Georgia a 3d Air Force trainee. Backup stars from Mississippi State Auburn and Tennessee bolster the Gray backfield as coach Wally Bullis leads the lineup.

Montgomery Ala Tulsa Glenn Dobbs 2D Air Force Charlie Tripses Georgia 3D Aire Force Wally Bulls Tilone Monk Simons Auburn Carl Voyles Shorty McWil-lams Mississinii State Curtin Kuykendall Dobbs Tripps Hne Tex Warrington Bob Mckain Mississippi Ted Cook Alabama Tennessee Vols Denver Crawford Earl Brown Art Gradau Elic Southern Bocks Bub Hoordschemeyer Indiana Allen Dakebrun Corneil Edaar Phinney Cornell Army Lyon Waldorf Northwestern Carl Snavely at-Cornall Do McMuinn John Tavener Jack Dugger Ohio State

Dunbar Fitness Meet Tonight at School Gym

Special to The Gazerey Dunbar December 4 notes the third annual Dunbar high school physical fitness exhibition tonight at the school gymnasium with one of the largest turnouts in history expected. The program features the intramural boxing tournament finale, demonstrations on the trampoline, and judges and referees including Jagittx Crouser and Radium Judges Umer.

Dunbar Dunbar High School Jahir Godt Charles Thom Charleston Ymca Charles Husson Morris Harvey Rollefe Jackie Lytton June iTurley Jagittx Crouser Harry Martin Bhi Weber Umer Ees

Amateur Baseball Loop To Split 1945 Tournament Divisions

The All-American Amateur Baseball Assoc votes to divide the 1945 tourney into an Under 18 and an Open division. Eight to sixteen teams will compete in each class. Final size to be decided at the February New York meeting.

New York All-American Amateur Baseball Assoc Eams Association

Packers Plan Pre Playoff Drills at Charlottesville

The Green Bay Packers western division champions of the NFL will arrive in Charlottesville Virginia on Thursday to prepare for a playoff game against the yet undeterminedEastern division winner. Thirty five men are expected to comprise the squad and will train on the University of Virginia gridiron.

Packers Charlottesville Bec Green Bay Packers Wil University of Virginia

Bresnahan Dies Of Heart Attack In Toledo Debut Hero

The Duke of Tralee Roger Bresnahan longtime star catcher and owner of the Toledo Mud Hens died of a heart attack in his Toledo home. A pioneer catcher for the New York Giants from 1902 to 1908 he later coached for the Giants and Detroit Tigers and owned the Mud Hens after purchasing them in 1938. He helped blaze the path to the American League with the Baltimore Orioles and also served as player manager and owner across several teams. He once sought county commissioner on the Democratic ticket.

Toledo Duke of Christy Mathewson Bresnahan New York Giants Lima Ile Linn Oresnshon Chicago Balthmore Orioles Eircuit John McGraw Doe MacGlanily St. Louis Cardinals Tugs Raymond Outfelder John Hed) Murray George Chief Chicago Cubs Jte Toledo Mud Lens Asroc Ifa Giants Detroit Tigers

Nelson Wins San Francisco Open For Second Year

Byron Nelson of Toledo Ohio captured the San Francisco Open with a final round 69 totaling 281 two strokes ahead of Sgt Jim Ferrier Camp Roberts Cal who finished one back Ferrier's eagle on the 12th helped him briefly lead before Nelson regained the advantage with a 13th hole birdie Nelson also won 600 in war bonds while Ferrier earned 1066 in war bonds Snead tied for third with 227 others including Goggin White Plains Fred J Wood and John Geertsen Amateur honors went to Ed Furs fol Detroit with a 46 2 over par finish Details note the event featured Craig Wood Sam Snead and several other notable players with mixed outcomes

Byron Nelson San Francisco Toledo Jim Ferrier Camp Roberts Cal Nelson Ferrier Eagle Snead Sam Snead Hot Springs Goggin White Plaina Fred J. Wood Vancouver B.C John Geertsen Salt Lake City Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Vu George Fazio Pine Valley N. J Ted Ed Furs Jimmy Hines Amsterdam N. Yu Ralph Guidant San Diego Turnesa Hines

Elkhorn Wins State Negro Football Championship

Elkhorn high school has been awarded the state Negro football championship after a season-ending meeting of West Virginia high school officials. Garnet finished with a one-point deficit. Both clubs remained undefeated in their three encounters.

Elkhorn High School Garnet West Virginia Pearnet High

Minor Chiefs Ready To Meet At Baseball Convention

Rand alls advance guard for the minor leagues arrived in Buffalo for the convention opening on Wednesday and adjourned to the smoke-filled hotel rooms for preliminary talks. Discussion focused on replacing the late Commissioner Landis and curbing minor league powers as majors insist on control reforms. The Pacific Coast league seeks a raise in Double A craft price from 7500 to 18000 and stronger territorial protection amid postwar expansion concerns.

Buffalo Randall K. M. Landis Threseman New York Pacific Coast League Los Angeles International American Association Milwaukee

Davis Captures National Honors

In New York on December 4 Glenn Davis of Army propelled his season to 120 points on 20 touchdowns and led Army to a 23-7 win over Navy. Dirk Walterhouse added three conversions for a college single game record 47 points after touchdowns. Charlie Justice of Bainbridge led eastern scorers with 84 points on 34 touchdowns, one of many top performers listed in the eastern scoring chart.

New York Glenn Davis Amny Navy Eautem Dirk Walterhouse Bainbridge Davil Charlie Choo-Choo) Justice Peck Bobbin Lafayette Pal Blanchard Army Wallerhouse Mall Dorsey C. G Acad Sunter Minis Penna Chuckran Penn Hader West Va Yale Rabo Tiedemann Brown Eltutt Boston Col

Purchasers Get 3782 Refunds From Kanawha Board

Frank J. Blair announces refunds totaling 3782 from the Kanawha war price and rationing board price panel. Figures cover overcharges on used cars, auto accessories, refrigerators, stoves, appliances, and clothing, with a portion returned to renters and a local club operator paying 864 to the treasury for malt beverage price violations.

Kanawha War Price and Rationing Board Frank J. Blair Ernest Howell R. G. Withrow Dareable Goods Richard Rman Blair Hes U. S. Treasury Treasury

Oak boxer Fitzpatrick Knocks Out Monroe in Los Angeles

Former Oak ace Fitzpatrick returned to winning ways with a first round knockout of Battling Monroe in Los Angeles. The 169 pound challenger was driven through the ropes by a right handed punch to end the bout quickly.

K. 0 Los Angeles Fitzy Fitzpatrick Oak Battling Monroe Fitzpatrick

Payne Jr. Cited for Football at Fessenden School

Newton December 4 Andrew Payne junior of Charleston received his letter in football at the Fessenden School. Andrew Payne is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Payne and was a member of the Midget team.

Andy Payne, Jr Newton Andrew Payne Charleston Fessenden School Andrew Andrew A. Payne

A and P Announces $5 Million War Bond Subscription

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co announces a $5,000,000 subscription to the 6th War Loan. Bonds purchased through the federal reserve bank will be distributed across 38 states and numerous counties to aid local war finance committees.

A&p New York Great Atlantic and Puckfic Tea Co Federal Reserve

Higgins Likes Single Wing Move Gains NCAA Coach Support

New York December 4 Bob Higgins Penn State coach adds his voice to supporters of the single wing preferring that system over the T formation. Higgins declares that if he adopted the T he would have to return to the single wing and that would be embarrassing. G J Swaysland of Gravesend England has sent the army five times.

Higgins New York Lst Bob Higgins Penn G. J. Swaysland Gravesend England

Atlanta Papers Strike Deadlock Shuts Newsroom Talks Continue

Atlanta's two daily papers remained in continuous meeting tonight as they race to deadlines producing four page photoengraved editions. ITU representative Carter arrived to press for a negotiated labor contract amid stalled talks between the Journal and the Constitution.

Atlanta T. Carter International Typographical Union Journal Atlanta Constitution ITU Jocal

Frackville man gets seven and a half years for draft violations

John Bender, 37, of Frackville, sentenced today to seven and a half years in prison for four draft violations. His brothers Frank and Peter received lesser sentences, with their father and mother mentioned in connection to the case as details emerge from the fragmented report.

Iladelphi John Bender Frackville Ing Germany Japa Italy Bender Frank Pater Ln Fria United

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