Future OK Says Heydler Outlook for wartime baseball
Former National League president John A Heydler urges continuity in baseball during wartime. He notes the league's stable eight-team history since 1876 and says attendance may not collapse. He envisions an exciting season with new talent, fans on side, and players volunteering for service.
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Fritz Howell
New York
John A. Heydler
Heydler
National League
Boston
Chicago
Long Association
Long Island
Mel Ott
Phil Rizzuto
Marius Russo
Veterans Hospital Needs Projected for 1975
Brig Gen Frank T Hines told the house appropriations committee the Veterans Administration expects peak hospital load in 1975 with about 300000 beds needed. He estimated 207000 veterans from the present war and 91400 from past wars would fill those beds.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Frank T. Hines
House Appropriations Committee
Venetian inventor patenting first accordion in 1829
The first accordion was patented in 1829 by Z. Damian, a Venetian. This marked a key milestone in free reed instrument development and popularized portable concert music across Europe. Damian’s design influenced subsequent accordions used in folk and classical performances.
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Z. Damian
Women’s bowling congress to meet in Indianapolis
Syracuse reports the women’s international bowling congress will hold its annual conference in Indianapolis. An executive board meeting is planned for June 10-11, followed by officers and delegates sessions on June 12-13.
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Syracuse
Women’s International Bowling Congress
Indianapolis
Hoppis Band Of Heavyweights Lead City League
San Angelo report notes the Hoppis, a remarkably heavy basketball squad led by John Hobaugh, averaging about 224 pounds with players listed at 227, 248, 241, 233, 255, 202, and 207 pounds. The team is atop the city league standings despite inviting 185-pound Damon Phillips to join.
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San Angelo
Tex
John Hobaugh
Hoppis
Damon Phillips
Hobaugh
Jumbo” Strom
Diddle Young
Cat Weatherford
Willis Weatherford
Cecil Baker
Elwood Morrok
DePaul’s Ray Meyer Voted Coach of the Year
Chicago voters name DePaul coach Ray Meyer coach of the year for 19 wins in 22 games. Meyer receives the George Keegan Memorial trophy at the Chicago Writers Association banquet. Runner up is Iowa’s Lawrence Harrison. other votes go to Purdue’s Ward Lambert, Ohio State’s Harold Olsen, and Lieut. Tony Hinkle of Great Lakes.
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Chicago
Ray Meyer
DePaul University
Chicago Writers’ Association
Meyer
George Keegan
Notre Dame
Lawrence “Pops” Harrison
Iowa
Ward Lambert
Purdue
Harold Olsen
Ohio State
Lieut
Tony Hinkle
Great Lakes
Rule modification sought for high school post season play
Montgomery March 7 The Blue and Gray Association announces a meeting to discuss changing SHSAA rules that ban Alabama high schools from post season football. Officials from the SHSAA are invited to weigh a proposal to stage a prep post season game at Cramton Bowl alongside the annual All-Star college classic. Previously Atlanta and Meridian teams played here on Christmas Day.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPA
Alabama
Blue and Gray Association
State
High School Athletic Association
Blue-Gray
Cramton Bowl
State High School Athletic Association
Atlanta
Meridian
Early pianos offered only four octave range
The article notes that the early piano’s range was limited to four octaves, shaping its repertoire and performance practices. It discusses the instrument’s design constraints and the impact on composers and players of the period. The piece situates this in historical context with references to widely used models and contemporary criticism.
Jesse Owens Still Is Fast
Detroit star Jesse Owens at 30 says he can still run 100 yards under ten seconds. He recalls his wartime Canada meet time of :09.8 and notes Olympic glory, though predicts many current marks will be broken as track evolves. Owens, employed at Ford, reflects on Berlin triumphs, Eddie Tolan ties, and the possibility of faster records ahead.
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Detroit
Jesse Owens
Jesse
Ford Motor Company
Canada
Ohio State University
Berlin
Olympic Stadium
Eddie Tolan
Los Angeles
Owens
Michigan Stadium
Morgan County Lacey's Spring Highlights
Rev Bougher from Huntsville filled his appointment here Sunday morning with a wonderful message. A marriage of much interest was that of J J McCutcheon and Mrs Ida Dunn. They will be at home at his old home place. Mrs J P Lipscomb is on the sick list this week. Karl Hough will soon have his new home completed. Mrs Augusta Winfrey spent the latter part of last week in Hart selle with her daughter, Mrs Fred Walter. Mrs Jeff Maples of Woodville was a visitor here recently. Farmers have done nothing to ward a crop due to rain.
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Bougher
Huntsville
J. J. McCutcheon
Ida Dunn
J. P. Lipscomb
Karl Hough
Augusta Winfrey
Hartselle
Fred Walter
Jeff Maples
Woodville
Two Games Tonight at Central Gymnasium
Basketball fans will see two games tonight at Central Gymnasium. Central Junior boys face Trinity Juniors with lineups expected to challenge top teams next year. In the late game Trinity Senior girls meet the Victores of Decatur.
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Central Gymnasium
Central
Trinity
Victorettes
Decatur
Sports Roundup From New York March Military and Bowling News
The USO plans a sports air booklet for overseas service members with John Kiernan editing and Nat Fleischer supplying boxing data. The Women’s International Bowling Congress has raised 71593 of 80000 for an ambulance plane. Al Maul, Shibe Park gatekeeper, once hit a homer in his NL debut at Phillies Park, a feat unmatched until 1921.
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New York
USO
John
Kiernan
Nat Fleischer
International Bowling Congress
al Maul
Shibe Park
Phils Park
Fort Sheridan Roster Talk Sparks Leap Year Games
Soldiers at Fort Sheridan discuss traditions around basketball games as leap year adds to the chatter. The column notes phrases shouted by girls from opposing teams and mentions Coach Bill Scanlan as today’s guest star in the literary row.
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Pfo
Bill Scanlan
Fort Sheridan
Yale Virginia talks for wartime football rematch
Yale and Virginia, who canceled last fall due to wartime programs, are now negotiating a possible game this year. Dick Carter, Phillies signee, is regarded as one of the top first-year players in pro soccer ranks. Hoopiana stars for Logan Collegians in Utah State context. Luke Johsos, Bears co coach, urges NFL inbound spot move from 15 to 20 yards to cut longitude. Jim Crampsey, Muhlenberg standout with 400 plus points last season, returns for Garden invitation tournament as a V fiver.
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Yale
Virginia
Dick Carter
Phillies
Logan Collegians
Utah State
Hoopiana
Luke Johsos
Bears
National Football League
Jim Crampsey
Muhlenberg
Mules
Cadets Boxed In Obstacle Race At Navy Preflight
Cadets at the Iowa Navy preflight school staged a dramatic obstacle race incident. Two kingfishers reached a four foot box first. the leader advanced to the finish while the second remained trapped. Rival athletes later arrived and a chaotic melee ensued, described as the fiercest free-for-all since pushball season ended.
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Iowa Navy
Naval district sets summer baseball showdowns in Norfolk
Lieut. Larry Tailer, the new baseball liaison officer for the fifth naval district, drives a lively program pairing the two Norfolk naval teams against the Bainbridge training station. About 500000 spectators are expected as summer games spark strong Piedmont League competition.
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Larry Tailer
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk Naval
Bainbridge, Md
Chattanooga Picks Scrappy Moore to Lead Southern Association Club
A. C. Scrappy Moore, Chattanooga native and longtime University of Chattanooga coach, was named manager of the city's Southern Association baseball club for the upcoming season. Moore signed a one year contract yesterday, replacing Marvin Sparky Olson. Moore began his pro career with the Chicago Cubs in 1926 and played for Columbus Columbus Birmingham and Reading before returning to Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
A. C
Scrappy” Moore
University of Chattanooga
Joe Engel
Moore
Marvin
Sparky” Olson
Chicago Cubs
Columbus
Spartanburg
S. C
Reading
Birmingham
Dixie Walker Reports for Physical at Fort McClellan
Dixie Walker the 33 year old Brooklyn Dodger reported at Fort McClellan Alabama yesterday for a physical exam in preparation for possible induction into the armed services.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodger
Fort McClellan
Armed Services
Pitcher Mack Stewart Rejected for Service
Nashville March 7 Mack Stewart top SA pitchers last season with a .783 average is rejected for armed services. He will join Manager Larry Gilbert for spring practice starting April 3.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mack Stewart
Southern Association
Armed Services
Larry Gilbert
Footsy Britt Injured at Anzio Beachhead
Fort Smith reported Captain Maurice Footsy Britt former University of Arkansas and Detroit Lions end suffered the loss of his right arm and back and foot wounds at Anzio Italy A February 24 notification received by his wife dated March 6 confirms the first word of his injury Britt played for the Razorbacks in the late 1930s and was with Detroit in 1941 He has been overseas since October 1942.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Maurice
Britt
University of Arkansas
Detroit Lions
Anzio
Italy
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Hutson Sets Field Goal Mark In NFL Honors
Don Hutson of the Green Bay Packers led NFL scoring and receiving honors last season and won the field goal kicking title by converting three of five attempts. Ward Cuff of the New York Giants trailed with three of nine. Hutson kicked the year’s longest field goal, 45 yards against the Chicago Cardinals on November 2, and his best effort spanned 23 years against Phil Pitt.
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Chicago
Don Hutson
Green Bay
Ward Cuff
New York
Chicago Cardinals
Hutson
Phil Pitt
Biblical Eaters as Weapons In Famous Narratives
The text cites Noah, Joshua, and Moses as examples where eating or consuming acts serve as symbols or tools of power in Biblical stories, framing hunger or feast as a weapon or force within these narratives. It highlights how food or feasting intersects with control, judgment, and divine action across core scriptures.
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Noah
Joshua
Jordan
Moses
New Sea
Morgan County Shady Grove News Capsule
Pie McMeans returns from a 15 day furlo with parents. Mrs. Fred Gray leaves for Fort Myers Florida where Lt Gray is stationed. Mrs. I E Wright hosts birthday dinner for her husband with guests from Decatur Moulton and Georgia. J A Black ill. Bill Moses on 21 day Army leave. Local visits and revival attendance noted from Decatur Cordova Moulton Heights and Austinville.
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Pie Charles McMeans
Fred Gray
Fort Myers
Florida
Lt Gray
I. E. Wright
Ange
Norman
Shirley
Jerry
Dan Hurst
W. B. Lamon
Decatur
Barcliff
Moulton
Allen
Georgia
J. A. Black
Tom Clements
Mary
Betty
Buddy
Cordova
Lowell Standridge
Mary McMeans
Nina Brady
Vinoa Jones
Helen McDougle
Ray Washburn
Macedonia
Sarah Ruth Nelms
Norma Jean McEntire
Moulton Heights
Josephine Standridge
Hulon Tucker
Bill Moses
U. S. Army
Regular service report and local social notes
Rev Willie Parker filled his regular appointment at Friendship church Sunday morning. Coy Crow has recovered from illness. Mrs Ann Hall visited relatives here last week. Miss Olene Morris visits her parents Lonnie Morris. Dan Walker and Edward Fields returned from Knoxville to begin making a crop. Mr and Mrs Guy Miller and children visited Coy Crow and family. Lad Lena Bell visiting relatives. Mrs Floyd Reid ill. Raymond Quattlebaum and children visited relatives here. Truitt Penn building a new home. Mr and Mrs Richmond Holladay and Mr and Mrs Royal Holladay were in Cullman on business Saturday. Miss Elva Dutton from Huntsville was home for the weekend.
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Willie Parker
Friendship Church
Coy Crow
Ann Hall
Pauline Gibson
Vernie Penn
Olene Morris
Lonnie Morris
Dan Walker
Edward Fields
Knoxville
Tennessee
Guy Miller
Nannie Stovall
Lena Bell
Floyd Reid
Raymond Quattlebaum
Truitt Penn
Richmond Holladay
Royal Holladay
Cullman
Elva Dutton
Huntsville
Pretense and fortunes in a seaside puzzle
Crossword clues cover topics from valley of the moon to sea eagles and condiments. Down and across entries reference land surrounded by water, spring flowers, tears, borders, bandages, quiescence, and metal symbols. Additional hints include river and wax taper, with several archaic or literary terms interwoven.
Scout Troop 19 Meeting At First Methodist Church
Troop 19 met Monday night March 6 at 7 30 in the First Methodist church. Ben Journey led pledge and all Scouts recited oath and Lord's prayer. Sixteen present with $.75 dues. Topics included patrol calls yells and a first aid and sports presentation. Green Bar Patrol planned future meetings. Scribe Fred Murray Murdock noted the session.
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First Methodist
Ben Journey
Syre
Green Bar Patrol
Fred Murray Murdock
Howard Crowe
Joe Hancock
Ward
Green Bar
J. W. Hayes
Morgan County Rescue News and Local Visits
Mrs Minnie Edwards of Allens Cross Roads visited friends here. Miss Virgie Maye Helms underwent an appendicitis operation at Baughs infirmary Thursday. Various locals including Mrs Logan Broadway of Louisville and Mrs Flora Helms visited friends and relatives over the week end. Venus is noted as the brightest planet.
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Minnie Edwards
Allen's Cross Roads
Logan Broadway
Louisville
W. G. Whisenant
Jewel Garrett
Virgie Maye Helms
Baugh’s Infirmary
Buford Bowling
Science Hill
Ira Compton
Mary Jo Walter
Decatur
Tidwell Helms
Mount Olive
Emmet Helms
Dorothy Garrett
Kathryn Helms
Nadine West
Somerville
Junie Edwards
Mary Alice Free
Flora Helms
Dick Johnston
Pine Ridge
Ingalls Shipbuilders claim 24 of 25 in season finale
Ingalls Shipbuilders won the Ryan's tourney final 39-28 against Fairview Cullman county, finishing 24 victories in 25 starts and continuing a near-perfect two-year run. Adams Turner Hampton led scoring with Teague Dumas Segars and Self among guards. Briscoe coached, Cockrell managed.
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Ingalls Shipbuilders
Ryan's
Ingalls Sharpshooters
North Alabama
Ingalls
Fairview
Cullman County
Adams
Turner
Hampton
Teague
Self
Dumas
Segars
Alvis Briscoe
J. D. Cockrell
Eddie Arcaro Derby Threat
New York March 7 Ed die Arcaro the jockey of the hour may become the third man in history to win the Kentucky Derby three times. He won the 1938 Derby with Lawrin and 1941 with Whirlaway. No mount for May 6 yet but observers expect it. Arcaro has ridden 41 winners this year, latest Grand Day at Tropical Park yesterday.
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New York
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
Hialeah Park
Lawrin
Whirlaway
Louisville
Isaac Murphy
Earl Sande
Murphy
Buchanan
Riley
Kingman
Sande
Flying Ebony
Gallant Fox
Tropical Park
Moulton Soldier Hero of Dispatch
Sgt. Charles F. Young of Moulton Alabama is highlighted as a war hero after a Untar Press dispatch from Washington. The War Department notes wounded soldiers like Young want to return home but must finish fighting the Japs. Young, a Guadalcanal and New Georgia veteran, was hospitalized for wounds and malaria and stated he wants to rejoin his unit as soon as possible.
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Moulton
Charles FE. Young
Untar
Washington
UP Dispatch
South Pacific
War Department
Set
Charles F. Young
Ala
Dispatch
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
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