Auburn Holds Date for Tide in 1944 Schedule
Auburn moves to shape its 1944 football schedule and may leave a December date open for a Alabama game if the universities resume relations. Four games are confirmed with Georgia, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and Tulane. Carl Voyles, new Auburn coach, will review contracts and assume duties April 15.
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Army Air Forces to field big football teams next fall
Rumors from multiple sources claim the Army air forces plan a major football initiative for the coming season. Each service branch may form a single large team, with prospects already being identified. Details on schedules or opponents are not yet available.
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Coaches eye T formation insights from Havana observer
Tino Argimon, University of Havana coach, will watch Notre Dame spring drills hoping to understand the T formation. The late E C Hayes predicted a Swede or Finn will eventually run the elusive four minute mile. West Coast fans tout John Thomas as a rising lightweight. Babe McCoy seeks a match with Lulu Costantino next month. John Lawther notes Penn State’s very tall basketball players need a ladder to shave.
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Navy Lt Bruce Barnes Joins Pensacola Training Unit
Navy Lieut Bruce Barnes former pro tennis star joins the physical training department at Pensacola Naval Air Station. At Cherry Point Marines who will play a tough service baseball schedule rely on former college and high school stars, including 19 year old first baseman Corp Pete Rafferty a standout pro prospect. Ensign Joe Zaleski coach of Ottumwa naval air station boxing team exacts sweet revenge as his boxers defeat Wisconsins four year victory string after two college trips to Madison without winning a bout.
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Braves Boss Optimistic On Opening Week
In Washington April 3 Boston Braves boss Bob Coleman talks of a six place club on a one year contract amid war conditions. He cites fine form and hopes for a strong start while acknowledging uncertainty about division rankings.
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Maple Leafs Loaned Goalie Valued at 15000 Dollars
Montreal owner Paul Bibeault is valued at 15000 dollars by the Leafs. General manager Tommy Gorman of the Canadiens said Montreal turned down that cash offer yesterday. Bibeault, owned by Montreal, was loaned to Toronto after discharge from the army mid season.
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Cuban jockey wins at Mexico City track in Guerrero Handicap
Oscar Pernia, a veteran Cuban jockey, rode a triple at the hipodromo de Las Americas on Sunday with Judge Leighton among the winners in the Guerrero Handicap worth 2000. In Hot Springs Arkansas, Challenge Me and 14 Bronte Farm stablemates were shipped to Churchill Downs to pursue a Kentucky Derby victory.
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Golf veteran Sarazen predicts servicemen back in tour soon
Jacksonville, April 3. Veteran Gene Sarazen predicted today that golf stars now in the armed services would be back in the thick of tournament competition after the war. He spoke at a press event outlining postwar plans and the revival of major events with returning players.
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Campaigner Voices Hope After War Ends
A stocky campaigner urged action soon after the war ends opposing Fred Corcoran's view that many service players would not regain their former form. The exchange centers on postwar sports eligibility and performance.
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Picard Plans comeback after long golf hiatus
Harrisburg Pennsylvania April 3 Henry Picard former 1939 PGA champion announces a comeback after retirement since 1941 He says he can compete with current players and that a couple of tournaments will tighten his game Picard is the pro at the Harrisburg Country Club
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Dykes Fumes Over Eviction From Cubs’ Spring Field
Jimmy Dykes angrily complained that his Chicago White Sox were evicted from the Cubs spring training field in French Lick Ind and forced to cancel a game with a Camp Breckinridge soldier team. Observers note a past feud over field access may be reawakening.
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Little Rock Travelers Sign Dutch Prather as Draft Insurance
Manager Bob Seeds said the Little Rock Travelers would use first base insurance policy Dutch Prather as plan B if Bill McGhee fails his pre induction exam. Prather was signed after McGhee drew a date with the draft board, securing depth for the season and preserving the team’s options.
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Jug Is Nosed Out By Byron In Knoxville Open
Harold Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson tied through four rounds in Knoxville with a final score of 270 for Nelson and 271 for McSpaden. Nelson won $1,333.33 and 10,400 in war bonds, McSpaden earned 13,500 in bonds and 1,000 in cash, with Craig Wood fifth at 275 and Johnny Bulla tied for sixth at 278. Hamilton led at three quarters but finished third with 274.
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Jug) McSpaden
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Yankees Not Out Of Running For pennant yet
April 3 report from New York camps notes the Yankees optimistic about a fourth straight pennant despite star losses. Weekend wins over the Dodgers and Phillies at Atlantic City suggest manager Joe McCarthy may perform another managerial miracle. Other camps report various pitches and roster moves across the league.
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The Fighting Kings Run In Miami Fishing Boom
The kingfish run along Florida keys triggers heavy traffic as over 300 chartered and private boats head to the fishing grounds near Miami. Capt Billy Hatch reports a strong season with kingfish described as the fightingest fish, despite wartime cuts and a reduced fleet now at about three dozen craft.
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Sky Battle Over Truk Liberator Fends Off Japanese Air Attack
In April 3-4 action advanced South Pacific base report details a 13th Air Force Liberator battle over Truk in the Caroline Islands. Despite both waist gunners wounded, one fatally, crew members including 2nd Lieut Grant M Rea and Sumpel plus Peterson and Blanchard shot down several Zero fighters and claimed probables. The wounded gunner died on return to base.
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British Tirpitz Hit Again in Norways Alten Fjord Strike
London April 3 British naval planes scored several bomb hits on the German battleship Tirpitz in Alten Fjord Norway The Tirpitz the biggest surviving unit of Hitler's fleet stood in dock after prior midget submarine torpedo damage The attack likely involved carrier based fleet air arm planes and perhaps American built craft The Tirpitz heavy battleship valued for threat to Allied supply lines remains mostly inactive with sister ship Gneisenau reduced to training use and out of frontline service
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Bus Service Restored in Nashville and Chattanooga
Nashville and Chattanooga resumed city bus service today after a three day strike by Southern Coach Company employees. AFL local unions voted to return to work at mass meetings, ending a walkout sparked by the War Labor Board decision setting an 80 cent per hour maximum rather than the 91 cents sought. Nashville drivers also agreed to appeal to the National War Labor Board for a higher wage, while Chattanooga workers will press for a one dollar per hour maximum.
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Soviet Tass reports Chinese border intrusion into Mongolia
Moscow dispatch says Tass asserts Chinese troops from Sinkiang violated the Mongolia border. Chinese planes bombed towns and villages while Kazakhs fleeing Sinkiang were strafed, prompting concern over regional stability.
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Rep. Sabath launches lone probe on reliable information
Washington April 3 Rep Adolph Sabath dean of the House today undertook a one man investigation into what he called reliable information suggesting possible misconduct or impropriety. He said the inquiry would pursue the facts to determine if action is warranted.
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Truman committee probes housing project contract at Warner Robins
The senate Truman committee studies a complaint over the award of a housing project contract at Warner Robins air depot near Macon Georgia. Chairman Truman said any preliminary inquiry showing unfair bidder treatment would trigger an investigation.
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Army officers idle amid surplus manpower claim
A report quotes officials saying thirty thousand army officers are sitting around with nothing to do, highlighting manpower surplus and potential reassignment concerns within the service.
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