Minors Seek Postwar Baseball Reforms in Major-Minor Talks
A postwar planning report from the major minor committee urged touring talent teams, rule book publications, and improved umpiring. It also proposed a $500 fine for clubs signing ineligible players, urged new clinics, and supported minor league gains like territory protection and franchise purchase rights. President Bramham was empowered to form a council with majors. the pact was extended to Jan 12 after the Commissioner's death.
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Mans Bary Reichler
Buffalo
N. Y
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Canson
J. Kemp Bartlett
Baltimore
International League
Pana
William G. Bramham
Russell on Cutler Co. president named at NAM announcement
Ira president of the Russell on Cutler Co of South Mass announced the new president of the Nation Association of Manufacturers. He takes office at year end and succeeds Robert M president of the Ingersoll Machine Co of Rockford Illinois.
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New York
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Nation Association of Manufacturers
Robert M
Ingersoll ‘Machine Co
Rockford, Il
Michigan to meet Army in New York and Navy in Baltimore
Sports Shorts report that Michigan coach Fritz Crisler announced plans for a 1944 football slate with Army on October 13 in New York and Navy on November 10 in Baltimore. Notre Dame also fell to both service teams this season.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
University of Michigan
Army
Navy
H. O. (Fritz) Crisler
Wolverines
New York
Baltimore
Irish
Ryan Basketball Opens Season With Fast Pace Victory
Ryan basketeers began their season with a win over Pisgah 34 25 while the B team fell 17 16 to Pisgah B. They previously beat Holly Pond 47 25 and 26 Now sought are open dates December 15 January 20 February 3 9 10 with coaches urged to contact Cecil Wright Route 1 Joppa Ala.
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Basketeers
Pisgah
Holly Pond
Cecil Wright
Route 1
Joppa
Ala
Lizard Eggs Elliptical At Both Ends Enclosed
Readable fragments describe lizard eggs as elliptical with ends tapered and encased in a leathery shell.
1944 AP All America College Team Names Players
The list names players by position and college including Philip Tinsley Georgia Tech tackle Donald Whitmire Navy guard William Hackett Ohio State center Caleb Van Warrington Auburn guard Hamilton Nichols Rice tackle John Ferraro USC end Hubert Bechtel Texas back Leslie Horvath Ohio State back Robert Fenimore Oklahoma back Glenn Davis Army back Felix Blanchard Army with hometowns ages and classes for Navy V 12 students.
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Philip Tinsley
Georgia Tech
Donald B. Whitmire
Navy
William Hackett
Ohio State
Caleb van Warrington
Auburn
Hamilton Nichols, Jr
Rice
John Ferraro
California
Hubert Bechtel
Texas
Leslie Horvath
Robert Fenimore
Oklahoma
Glenn Davis
Army
Felix A. Blanchard
All-America Second And Third Teams Named
Listing of second and third team selections across multiple colleges with players from Army Virginia Michigan Texas A and M Illinois Tulsa California Ohio State Navy Purdue Duke Notre Dame and others. Names include George Poole Henry Walker Leon Bramlett Jack Dugger Robert Dobelstein Boris Dimancheff and more.
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Henry Walker
Virginia
Bet Ice Milan Lazetich
Michigan
Tabkle Oecanos Monte Moncrief
Texas
John Green
Almy
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Asa Ceraacdonree
Robert McClure
Nevada
Leon Bramlett, Jr
Navy
Harold Hamburg
Claude Young
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Bswcke Aiccesteenes
Gordon Gray
Southern
California
Boris Dimancheff
Purdue
Bebo Ccdesee Neve Chaaie Witinnevin
Thomas Davis
Duke
Robert Jenkins
Death ends long tenure of Western Conference commissioner
Maj. John L. Griffith died at 67 after a heart attack, hours after being reelected to a five year term as Western Conference commissioner. He had served 22 years guiding intercollegiate athletics and was a key figure in rules and organization. He also held roles with the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association as secretary treasurer and past president.
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John L. Griffith
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Beloit
Wis
National Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Rule changes debated at SEC annual meeting in Birmingham
Executive committee proposals on athletic scholarships face the Southeastern Conference today. A well informed source expects some recommendations to be rejected, including limits on grants in aid and the end of intercollegiate freshman competition. Discussion also covers all star post season play and four year varsity eligibility.
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Southeastern Conference
Madison Square Garden Tightens Ticket Policy on Gamblers
New York reports say Madison Square Garden bars gamblers at the door with a blacklist of about 60 names. Army football staff promotions raise Stu Holcomb to a higher rank, while Albany star Ripper Collins is named all star manager and Eastern League MVP. Owner Tom McCaffrey notes Rip was chosen for many honors except possible Judge Landis successor.
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Ned Irish
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Albany
Ripper Collins
Tom McCaffrey
Rip
Judge Landis
Mystery at Annapolis Navy Mascot Painted by Cadets
West Point cadets on a Navy game trip borrowed ship uniforms and used leave to reach Annapolis. In sailor guise they infiltrated the campus and painted a large A on Tecumseh, the Navy mascot, prompting a baffling mischief sequence.
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Tecumseh
Navy
Trans-America league sparks debate on football
The piece notes the International Base Ball League’s attack on pro football as unfair competition. Chick Meehan’s Trans-America grid league was formed after he surveyed member cities and forecasted limited success. Other items mention Ed Stettinius’ past athletic roles and Sugar Bowl ticket fundraising for service members.
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Chick Meehan
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Ed Stettinius
University of Virginia Athletic Council
New Orleans Young Men's Business Club
Dolf Camilli
Sawyer Named Utica Manager for Second Eastern League Term
Eddie Sawyer was named manager of Utica in the Eastern League for a second term after coaching Binghamton in 1943. He returned to Utica this season and faced his old club Bing- in the league.
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Bing
DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE TEASER
A crossword puzzle with clues across and down covering ferry boat to dampen tense brainwork plus a cryptogram quotation. It includes cryptogram lines and a final note about yesterday's quote. The page credits King Features Syndicate and Lac.
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Chesterfield
King Features Syndicate
Lac
Nelson Still Leading Pack In Oakland Open
Byron Nelson of Toledo opened round two leading the Oakland Open at Sequoah course despite soggy greens. Nelson fired a 66 to sit two strokes ahead of Denny Shute Harold McSpaden Harold Sampson and Mark Fry in an eight way tie at 69. Notables Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl shot 71 as the field pursued the 72 hole event.
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Byron Nelson
Toledo
Nelson
Sequoyah
Denny Shute
Akron
Harold McSpaden
Philadelphia
Harold Sampson
Colma
Calif
Mark Fry
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Harry Bassler
Culver City
Bill Wansa
Yonkers
Ky Laffoon
Chicago
Joe Earhardt
Norristown
Jimmy Gaunt
Ardmore
Okla
Bus Pendleton
Sacramento
Fred J. Wood
Vancouver
B. C
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Ralph Guldahl
Union Hill and Pisgah Club Split in Tight Scrape
In a season highlight at Union Hill the Union Hill team split with Pisgah, winning the second game 22 to 20 after Pisgah won the opener. The fresh scrappy encounter left the outcome in doubt until the final whistle. Union Hill hosts Eva club in a billed rematch tonight at Union Hill.
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Eddie leads North High to victory after Utica showdown
Eddie returns to Binghamton as coach of the North high football team and wins the first scheduled game against Utica after a prior playoff defeat.
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Binghamton
North High
Eddie
Utica
Marines Pick Bainbridge Eleven For Season
Camp Lejeune Marines chose an all-opponent eleven from Bainbridge Navy who handed them their sole defeat. The selection reflects an easygoing approach after facing a strong prior foe.
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N. C
Marines
Bainbridge Navy
Alabama farm prices slide slightly in mid November report
The state crop reporting service released a bulletin noting prices for Alabama farm products were down a point for the month ending November 15 but eight points higher than a year prior. Dairy products chickens and eggs fruits and miscellaneous commodities rose while declines hit cotton cotton seed feed grains and meat animals.
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Ala
State Crop Reporting Service
Alabama
Whitmire Tops All American Selections Again
Don Whitmire added two more All American berths as AP and Grantland Rice selections place him at tackle. The picks also honor Tinsley of Georgia Tech and Navy’s Bobby Tom Jenkins, all three Alabama transfers from Alabama. Whitmire hailed as the standout tackle of the year by the Associated Press.
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Don
Associated Press
Grantland Rice
Whitmire
Tinsley
Georgia Tech
Bobby Tom Jenkins
Navy
Rice
State of Alabama
University of Alabama
Bessemer
Jenkins
Talladega
Decatur
Mud Bowl II ends in 26 26 tie at Benson Field
The second Mud Bowl battle between Central Decatur and South Decatur ended Thursday afternoon in darkness with a 26 26 deadlock. South Decatur played without a quarterback, presenting a new wrinkle as both teams prepare for a potential third round this afternoon if weather permits.
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Trio in Training at Great Lakes Naval Recruit Center
Three Morgan county men begin recruit training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. They will undergo seamanship drills and general naval instruction, followed by aptitude tests to determine assignments. The recruits are Charles G Parker 18 from Decatur Ralph C Speegle 17 from Hartsville and William J Charles Jr 18 from Decatur.
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Great Lakes
Naval Service School
Charles G. Parker
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8Th Ave
William J. Charles Jr
Alabama Senate splits on Grew nominations vote
Alabama's two U S senators divided on sending back to the foreign relations committee the nominations of Joseph C Grew and three other top State Department appointees. The proposal passed 37 to 27 with Sen Bankhead in favor and Sen Hill against.
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Alabama
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Joseph C. Grew
State Department
Sen. Bankhead
Sen. Hill
German Prisoner Losses Mount as Western Front Offense Rises
AP tally shows German prisoners rising to 70 375 in the current push on the Western front, with total since D Day reaching 752 641. The figure may be higher due to unreported totals from several armies over the past week.
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Associated Press
Western Front
Athens College drive aims to boost Methodist endowment
The North Alabama Conference seeks 250000 for Athens College endowment and a new library with Founders Hall reconditioning. As of December 2 total gifts reach 186000 from districts including Decatur Florence Huntsville and Birmingham. Athens pledges 10225 plus student and society gifts.
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County Courts Appoint Solicitor To Serve Court Term
A county court authorizes the appointment of an officer to serve during the court's term. The arrangement designates the solicitor as the court's representative for ongoing duties and enforcement.
Penna Leads Miami Open After Day One Round
Tony Penna shot 68 to lead the Miami Open field of 193 players by one stroke as second round play begins. Johnny Revolta trails with 69 while Morrie Gravatt and Johnny Bulla sit one stroke back at even par 70. Amateurs led by Morton Bright posted a 7% score.
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Penna
Johnny Revolta
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Joe Sr
Philadelphia
Joe, Jr
Toronto
Revolta
Henry Picard
Harrisburg
Gene Kunes
Hollywood
Steve Varga
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Exemption from Poll Tax for Armed Forces Still Applies
An attorney general opinion from William N. McQueen states that all persons who have served or may serve in the armed forces are exempt from poll tax payments. A further ruling notes an absence of a deputy in the office for continuing guidance.
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Montgomery
Atty
William N. McQueen
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