Navy trainees could boost Yale Tulane football squads
Navy recruits to join college programs may improve fall rosters. Yale vets Sam Mele and Johnny Simmons from New York University in the Marines, while Tulane coach Renegar says he’d pick Joe Renfroe as an All-America halfback possibility if roster decisions were made now.
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Navy
Yale
Sam Mele
Johnny Simmons
Tub Thumper
Renegar
Tulane
Joe Renfroe
Horace
Green Wave
Rizzuto’s hot streak fuels tight naval series
Yeoman Morris Siegel notes Rizzuto powered every winning tally in a five game set won by a single run. Marine boxers fell 6-5 to Royal Australian Air Force in a China Famine Relief bout series. Corp Ray White of Steubenville stopped his foe in two. Joe Temes of Tampa once a pro scrapper also lost. Navy pre flight adds Ens Paul Christman who played for Missouri.
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Morris Siegel
Norfolk Naval
Seabag
Rizzuto
Naval Air Station
Pantelleria
Phil
Royal Australian Air Force
South Pacific
China Famine Relief Fund
Corp
Ray White
Steubenville
Joe Temes
Tampa
del Monte
Navy
Ens
Paul “Christman
Missouri
Umpire Robb Named In Syracuse Post-Standard Item
The Syracuse Post-Standard notes a blue coated arbiter working with Roy Van Graflan. The umpire’s name is Robb.
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Bill Reddy
Syracuse
N.Y
Post- Standard
Roy van Graflan
Robb
Barkley Recalled as Regular on Cessna Semi-Pro Team
Wichita fans dispute a sports column claiming oe Barkley was not a regular on the Cessna semi pro squad last season. A leg injury kept him from some National tour games, while Barkley’s bench antics and blunt humor drew attention and popularity with the Dodgers.
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Barkley
Wichita
Oe Barkley
Dodger
Dodgers
Whitmire to Carolina. Alabama star to UNC with Marines
Don Whitmire, unanimous choice for all Southeastern tackle, will not play for Alabama next season. He may join the University of North Carolina for football after training with the U S Marines. Sophomore Tide players Jack Aland and John Staples were sent to the same school. Whitmire earlier earned a spot on Alabama's all time team.
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Don Whitmire
Crimson Tide
Don
University of North Carolina
U. S. Marines
Jack Aland
John Staples
Tide
Whitmire
Alabama
Litwhiler and Musial Top Flychasers in Senior Loop
AP Features reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Billy Southworth names his top NL outfielders. Stan Musial, Harry Walker, and Danny Litwhiler lead a list praised for speed, arm accuracy, and all around hitting. Mel Ott and Brooklyn’s Fred Walker and Augie Galan receive honorable mention.
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ST. Louis
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Harry Walker
Danny Litwhiler
Southworth
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Fred Walker
Augie Galan
Cardinals
Litwhiler
Philadelphia
Billy
Galan
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
Walker
Fred
Dixie
Harry
Little Dixie
Ott
Gridiron Hero Visits Bases
Jim Purvis former Purdue All American half back visits the basic flying school at Courtland now 1st Lt James Purvis assistant director of physical training for the Southeast He starred in the East West Shrine game of 1932 scoring the only touchdown and later appeared in a football film with Richard Arlen and Gloria Stuart
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Jim Purvis
Purdue
Courtland
Husky
Jim
James Purvis
Southeast
San Francisco
Frank Carideo
Marchy Schwartz
Albie Booth
Ernie Nevers
Richard Arlen
Gloria Stuart
Purvis
Decatur
General Montgomery
Browns Get Second Wind With Stephens and McQuinn
St Louis June 30 The Army's rejection of Vernon Stephens and George McQuinn gives the Browns their second wind says Manager Luke Sewell. He predicts the return of Stephens at short and McQuinn at first will spark a hitting stride and lift the team from the cellar.
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ST. Louis
Army
Vernon Stephens
George McQuinn
Browns
Luke Sewell
Stephens
McQuinn
Sewell
Luke
George
Baseball Scores and Schedules From The AP
National League none on schedule. American League Southern Association Nashville at Knoxville postponed. Chattanooga at Atlanta postponed. Little Rock at Birmingham postponed. Memphis defeated New Orleans 7 to 6 in a late score.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Save BT
Brooks
Pittsburgh Weere
Cincinnati
Wwe
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
New York
Washington
Boston Snenne
Cleveland
Detroit Seheeresen
Chicago Anne
St. Louis Eneesieuetereas Assarseeseses
Southern Association Clubs Ltd
Nashville
Little Rock
Anew
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Knoxville
Wenn
Southern Association
Memphis
Leitz
Pelicans
Four Night Games Highlight Tonight's MLB Schedule
Tonight features New York at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with two late matches in Boston and New York.
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Associated Press
American League
New York
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Nashville at Atlanta Night Game Contrast in Notes
A brief clash reference compares Nashville and Atlanta in a night context while noting Manchoukuo soil as among the world’s richest. The fragmentary text links sports imagery with a geopolitical soil claim, indicating divergent topics in a single passage.
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Manchoukuo
Brown Goes to the Army
The article notes major league players called for induction as the draft and war relief drives shape pennant races. Jimmy Brown of the Cardinals was inducted while Vernon Stephens and George McQuinn of the Browns were deferred or rejected due to injuries. Drafts threaten other stars and could affect final standings, especially for the Giants who already faced losses.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
National War Relief Fund
Army
Jimmy Brown
St. Louis Cardinals
Vernon Stephens
George McQuinn
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Cardinals
Stephens
McQuinn
Babe Dahlgren
Phillies
National League
Johnny Vander Meer
Reds
Gerry Priddy
Mickey. Vernon
Senators
New York Giants
Local Notices from Limestone County Salem Area
Sunday singing drew a large crowd at the Salem community. Local residents visited nearby towns and churches including Decatur Mt Olive Etha and Atlanta related trips. Families A and Burks hosted visitors and hosted ice cream social events with neighbors and relatives in the area.
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This Place
Floyd Williams
Joseph Whittle
Decatur
L. L. Veal
D. H. Phillips
Mt. Olive
Leslie Williams
J. B. Williams
Etha
Leo Veal
Eunice Williams
Onilla Phillips
Walter Burks
Hugh Banks
Atlanta
F. A. Jones
Arthur Burks
Birmingham
Tulane fills two of her open dates
New Orleans June 0- Tulane University signed Georgia Tech and Southern Methodist University for 1943 football scheduling. Athletic Director Wilbur C. Smith said only replacements for Mississippi and Mississippi State remain to complete the slate.
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New Orleans
Tulane University
Georgia Tech
Southern Methodist University
University of Mississippi
Missisippi State
Wilbur C. Smith
Tech
Patty Berg Makes Comeback Shine At Western Open
Chicago June 30 Patty Berg the famed golfer from Minneapolis discusses her comeback after a 1941 knee injury. She eliminates Opal Hill and faces Mary Agnes Wall as she pursues the second round and potential quarterfinals in the Western Open. Other contenders include Elizabeth Hicks Catherine Fox Phyliss Otto and Dorothy Kirby with several matches decided. Berg reflects on her 36 hole test and pivot practice shaping her tournament future.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Patty Berg
Boyfid
Minneapolis
Fort
Texas
Patty
Opal S. Hill
Kansas City
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Mich
Elizabeth Hicks
Long Beach
Calif
Catherine Fox
Glen Ridge
N. J
Phyliss Otto
Omaha
Neo
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Miss Kirby
Marian Gault
Betty Jane Haemerle
St. Louis
F. J. Krauss
Eileen Stulled
Augusta
Miss Fox
Regents OK Intercollegiate Athletics for 1943-44
Utah board of regents authorizes continuation of intercollegiate athletics for the 1943-44 school year with a 7100 dollar annual salary for the athletic director and football coach Ike Armstrong whose five year contract expires today. Renewal expected for three to five years.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah Board of Regents
Ike J. Armstrong
Tulane to Play Multiple Septembers Across South
The schedule lists games on November 13 and October 23 with Southern Methodist and the Green Wave opening on October 23 originally set against North Carolina but canceled due to wartime gasoline rationing. Tulane also faces Auburn Georgia LSU and Rice Institute in New Orleans and Houston.
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Green Wave
North Carolina
Mustange
Engineers
Tulane
Auburn
Georgia
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Rice Institute
Houston
Smugglers Hidden drums sighted by Jean Marsden
Jean Marsden witnesses Miguel Curley and Rosita loading wooden drums onto a donkey cart at a fog shrouded boathouse. She avoids discovery and resolves to uncover the secret but must wait for another chance as she endures cold, injury, and moral doubt.
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Miguel
Jean
Curley
Rosita
Tley
Coast Guard
Senor
Jean Marsden
Melvin
Mighel
Rota
Enda
S. Sde
Gael
Soldier Honored At Family Gathering At North Hartselle
A large crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John C. Halbrooks home in North Hartselle to honor Corp. John A. Halbrooks of the Alaskan command on a 12 day furlough. A noon dinner followed and relatives from Hartselle, Jacksonville, Priceville, Pascagoula, Birmingham and Decatur attended. It had been two years since Corp. Halbrooks had been home.
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John C. Halbrooks
North Hartselle
Corp. John A. Halbrooks
Alaskan Command
Seburn Garner
Hartselle
Mable Halbrooks
Jamniata Hartselle
Pearl
Lowell Nance
Ray Hal
Linda Kay
Lewis Montgomery
Corp. Halbrooks
Knoxville Backstop Finley Sold to Phillies
Smokie catcher Bob Finley, one of the South’s top backstops, was sold by Knoxville to the Philadelphia Phillies for three players and an undisclosed cash amount. Edgar Allen, Knoxville club president, said the deal with Phillies owner Bill Cox was closed by telephone. Knoxville is believed to receive two pitchers and an outfielder.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Bob Finley
Smokie
Philadelphia Phillies
Edgar Allen
Bill Cox
Phillies
Finley
Cracks in Atlanta Crackers leadership shift announced
The Atlanta Crackers plan changes after a dull Southern Association night. Catcher-Man ager Al Leitz is released and temporary leadership may go to Mauldin Deal Hughes or Rambert as games in Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta and Little Rock Birmingham were postponed.
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Crackers
al Leitz
Southern Association
Leitz
Waycross
Paul Richards
Atlanta
Cracker
Marshall Mauldin
Lindsay Deal
Howard Hughes
Elmer
Pep” Rambert
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