College athletes honored as war casualties and losses
The piece lists notable athletes killed or missing in wartime service across multiple sports including football stars like Nile Kinnick, Clint Castleberry, and Harold Hursh, Navy and Army personnel, and athletes from colleges such as Iowa, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, and Syracuse, with mentions of baseball, boxing, tennis, golf, and track figures among the casualties.
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Charlie Pad
Tommy Hi Nericé
Nile Kinnich
Miler
Salisbury
Kinnick
Iowa
Caribbean
Zamperini
South Pacific
Torrance
Calif
Clint Castleberry
Georgia
Tech
Harold “Hurling Hal” Hursh
Indiana
Don Scott
Ohio State
Joe Routt
Robert Derace Moser
Texas Aggies
Johnny Sprague
Southern Methodist
Wilmeth Sidat-Singh
Syracuse
Don Wemple
Colgate
Brooklyn Dodgers
Nick Basca
Villanova
Philadelphia Eagles
Ken Cotton
John Ogden Jr
Swarthmore
Bob Faurot
Missouri
Thomas Howie
Citadel
St. Lo
Eugene Stack
Chicago White Sox
Ardys Keller
St. Louis Browns
L. H. Addington
National Association
Johnny Rivers
Andy Callahan
Gus Sonnenberg
Navy
Tex Edwards
Johnny Burke
Newport
R. I
Jack Evert
Wendall Cram
Tom Borders
Johnny Roberts
Jimmy—Walker
Buddy McMahan
Auburn
Willis Tucker
Tennessee
Robert Beers
Joseph Bartlett
Clarence Gilmer
Charles Hood
Wexler Jordan
Brayd Quigg
Shelton Sutton
Robert Pair
Burtone
Harry Wright
Walter Ruark
Tommy Witt
Homer Passmore
Will Burt
Red Maddox
Neal Allen
John
Furniture firms scout South for new plants
Look to South Atlanta reports that several major furniture makers are surveying the region to locate plants here within the next five years, according to the Atlanta Journal citing an undisclosed national authority.
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South
Atlanta
The
Atlanta Journal
BOWL GAMES DRAW WELL
In a season wrap up, more than 350000 fans are expected for postseason bowls. Rose Bowl in Pasadena draws 90000 with California favored over Tennessee amid rain fears, while Sugar Bowl pits Alabama against Duke in New Orleans and Orange Bowl hosts Tulsa vs Georgia Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reichler
New York
Pasadenia
California
Bermuda
Southern California
Tennessee
Vols
Jeff Cravath
Trojans
Jim Hardy
Alabama
Duke
New Orleans
Frank Thomas
Eddy Cameron
Miami
Yellow Jackets
Tulsa
Les Horvath
Ohio State
West Aces
Horvath
Oklahoma A & M
Texas Christian
Dallas
Italy
Fifth Army
12Th Air Force
Aggies
el Paso
Texas
University of Mexico
Southwestern
Birmingham
Ala
Tuskegee
Tennessee State
Hamilton
Army
Houston
Randolph Field
Oran
Belfast
London
Telegraphed Vision of Rainy Travel Speeds
A fragment notes the optic tale of vision and rain as a telegraph message. It mentions travel at a speed exceeding feet per second and hints at a rapid, eye driven journey through weather and motion.
Grays Romp to Easy Win in Blue-Gray Classic
The South All-Stars defeated the North 24 to 7 in the Blue-Gray game. Charley Trippi led with two first half drives for touchdowns and the South’s line stifled North running plays as Hoernschemeyer passed well for Indiana. Tittle connected with McCain for a score, and Layden added a late push as the South clinched the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink Leroy Simms
Web Charley’ Tripp
Georgia
Airforce
Trippi
Jack Russell
Baylor
Tex Warrington
Auburn
Pete Layden
Texas
Yam Tittle
Louisiana State
Bob McCain
Mississippi
Tittle
Hoernschemeyer
Eddie Bonelli
Bob Ravenberg
Indiana
Warrington
Ruby
Russell
Dry Weather Boosts Georgia Tech Tulsa Orange Bowl Prep
Miami forecast partial clouds and mild weather for the Orange Bowl as Georgia Tech and Tulsa ready for a high scoring clash. Tech relies on its aerial attack while Tulsa unveils a new defense to stop the Engineers and avenge a Sugar Bowl defeat. Dinky Bowen skirts speed. Frank Broyles and George Matthews aim for accuracy.
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Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Tech
Miami Weather Bureau
Dinky Bowen
Frank Broyles
George Matthews
Henry Frnka
Racing Pins Down Tight in Wartime Sports Curbs
Washington reports tightened wartime sports limits as Jimmy Byrnes refuses to modify a plan to end animal racing by next Wednesday. The War Manpower Commission withdraws track employment ceilings and bans horse and dog transport except to home stables, with potential moves to Canada or Mexico for questioning.
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Ham
Washington
Jimmy Byrnes
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Mexibir
Wil Terai Ca
Byres Blas
Cornea Size Described as Small in Eye Context
Readable text notes the cornea of the eye is relatively small with an area about one clutch of a circle, indicating a compact anterior surface in the described specimen.
Heavy brow ridges indicate strong, well developed muscles
The text notes that people with pronounced bony ridges in their eyebrows are typically strong and possess well developed muscles.
Sugar Bowl clash set as Duke and Alabama meet in New Orleans
Duke Blue Devils bringing 38 players to New Orleans to face Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Alabama, with 36 players, trains at Baton Rouge and targets a 2 p.m. kickoff. Crowd to reach 70 000 with 25 000 service members.
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Patri New Orleans
Eddie Cameron
Duke Blue Devils
New Orleans
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Frank Thomas
Baton Rouge
Blue Devils
Tidesmen
U. S. Weather Bureau
The
Armed Services
Thomas
Tide
Hal Self
Harry Gilmer
Lowell Tew
Norwood
Hodges
Duke
Ralph Jones
John McConville
Tom Whitley
Buddy Edwards
John Wozniak
Bruno Fillipini
Big Vaught Mancha
Jack
Navy
Army
Georgia Tech
Fred Sink
Clarke Jones
Reece Harry
Fred Hardison
Frank Irwin
John Crowder
Higgins Told To Continue Contract In Shipyard Row
Andrew J. Higgins of New Orleans was ordered by the War Labor Board ship building commission to keep his current AFL craft union contract, avoiding work interruption. Higgins had warned he would end the pact at year’s start after accusing organized labor of chaos at his yard.
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Washington
Andrew J. Higgins
New Orleans
War Labor Board
Shipbuilding Commission
AFL
Higgins
Organized Labor
Trojans Set for Rose Bowl Clash With Tennessee
Pasadena December preview of the Rose Bowl with Tennessee and Southern California as undefeated teams. John Barnhill's Vols, led by Buster Stephens, face USC's big line and quick T formation led by Jim Hardy and John Ferraro. The game could hinge on stopping Stephens and Tennessee’s versatile attack.
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Frank Frawley
Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Tennessee
John Barnhill
Vols
Buster Stephens
Stephens
John Ferraro
Peewee” Pehar
Jim Hardy
Hardy
Eves
Trojans
Volscant
Duane Whitehead
Jeff Cravath
Don Burnside
Sacramento
Boboe Sas Ae
Bomb Explodes on Peachtree Street in Atlanta
A bomb exploded before a Peach Street jewelry shop in Atlanta injuring six women and causing panic. Police reported the blast originated from a nearby area and detectives later found evidence the missile was dropped from a building adjacent to the scene. No jewelry was recovered.
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Atlanta
Peach Street
Claude Bennett
Records fall little in American League pennant race
The American League released season records showing only 22 marks bettered or equaled, far fewer than the prior year. Browns win nine straight to claim the flag. Lou Boudreau and Frank Hayes set two major league marks. Luke Sewell sets a fielding record.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
New York
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Frank Hayes
Philadelphia
Hayes
Mueller
Cincinnati
Boudreau
Browns
Luke Sewell
Ru ‘Ork
Headwaters of San Mencisco River Rise in Brazil
The head waters of the San Mencisco river in Brazil are located about 1,700 units from the seca.
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San Mencisco River
Brazil
Seca
No Back Seat Drivers On A Hearse
A fragment from a column notes traffic safety amid manpower shortages, urging caution with fire hazards on roadsides and advising against throwing lighted items from car windows. It includes a cartoonish aside about a vocalist and a heckler demanding a song.
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Junius
Goodbye Old Year and War News in Humble Punchlines
A collage of verse and comical bits recalls the past year with reflections on peace and brotherhood. Jokes trade quips about eggs prices and grocers, and a local note shares a humorous scene of a Decatur woman and her neighbor over a dollar.
The Power of Thought and Praise Reflected
A reflective piece discusses how thought shapes character and adds value through praise. It features a dialogue between a columnist and a banker and recalls historical quips about “cooties” in World War I and modern terms “motorized dandruff” for servicemen.
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Hazel E. Watkins
Bloom Rejects Economist Criticism of Americans
Rep Sol Bloom of New York, head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, responds to a liberal British Economist charge that Americans engage in criticism and abuse, saying no such bickering is heard here.
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Washington
Ece
Ain
Sol Bloom
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Economist
The Burmese Regard Tattooing as a Fine Art
The Burmese view tattooing as a respected craft and cultural practice. Tattoo specialists preserve traditional designs and skills handed down across generations, reflecting social and artistic significance in their communities.
Grid Game to Ride Out War in 1945
Seven prominent coaches from Alabama to Tulane discuss 1945 college football amid wartime. They foresee lighter rosters with 16 and 17 year olds, reliance on Navy trainees fading, and a tougher season but insist football will endure as a revitalizing American sport.
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Montgomery
Lynn Albort
Northwestern
A. N
Bo) McMillin
Indiana
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Wally Butts
Claude Lane
Simons
Tulane
Carl Voyles
Auburn
Frank Howard
Ree Waldorf
Naval
Navy
McMillin
United States
Lief
Voyles
Paternity suit trial resumes in Los Angeles after New Year
Verbal hostilities in the Chaplin paternity case over New Year’s Day will be renewed Tuesday as the lawyer replies to caustic remarks from Joan Berry’s counsel.
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Los Angeles
Joan Berry
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