St John’s Wins NIT Title Upsets DePaul at Garden
St John’s of Brooklyn crowned Cinderella again by beating DePaul 47 39 at Madison Square Garden to win the National Invitation Tournament for the second straight year. Led by Kit Gotkin and Bill Kotsores, the Indians toppled Kentucky and DePaul after an earlier 44 40 win over Bowling Green. Ned Irish announced a 71 197 attendance record for the four nights.
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Ole Miss tentative 1944 grid slate named by coach Meore
University of Mississippi coach Harry Meore unveils a 1944 football schedule with about 45 strong prospects though unsure if play is permitted. Planned games include LSU in Baton Rouge, Florida in Jacksonville or Ole Miss, Tennessee in Memphis, Tulsa in Memphis, Arkansas in Memphis, Alabama, and Mississippi State at a site yet to be chosen. Four opponents did not play last year.
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Berlin Claims Raid Near La Spezia Wiped Out
Berlin said an American Commando force landed northwest of La Spezia on the gulf of Genoa about 200 miles above Rome but was wiped out. The force comprised two officers and 13 men. No Allied confirmation was reported.
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Life Insurance Policy Loans Peak in 1932
Life insurance policy loans reached their peak in 1932, totaling three billion eight hundred five million dollars as the industry faced financial strain during the Great Depression. This figure highlights the scale of policy loan activity amid economic hardship and the role of policy cash values for borrowers.
Bergamo Hits Two Triples as Cards Beat Colts in Exhibition
Detroit rookie Augie Bergamo, 160 pounds, hit two triples to right center and drove in four runs as the St Louis Cardinals defeated a Memphis club 10 to 3 in Cairo Illinois. Bergamo replaced Johnny Hopp in right field and contributed a key offensive showing for the National League champions.
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Praise Given Doughboys Praise Given Doughboys
Washington reports Col. John D. Bowen a full colonel and convalescent at Huntsville Alabama praises American doughboys as emissaries of goodwill. He recalls landing in North Africa Tunisia and Sicily and describes townsfolk welcoming advancing troops. He notes how natives cheered and helped as Germans were driven from towns.
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Craig Wood Wins Durham Open With 271 Championship
Craig Wood, 42, from Mamaroneck New York, wins the Durham Open golf tournament with a 271 total after returning from a back brace. He edges Byron Nelson who totals 274 and both Jimmy Hines and Johnny Revolta tie for fourth at 280. North Carolina rivals Johnny Bulla and S Sgt Skip Alexander finish even at 284.
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Giants and Dodgers feud over rookie vs veteran lineups
New York march 27 news reports Branch Rickey saying Brooklyn players with no major league uniforms could beat a Giants team if Stretch Schultz played first. Horace Stoneham counters with Buddy Kerr as Schultz antidote, naming a lineup to face the Bums before a Red Cross game on April 13. By mid season both sides may field regulars.
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DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES LISTED
Puzzle clues mix across and down with numerous wordplay hints. The page also presents a Cryptoquote quotation ONE EYE WITNESS IS BETTER THAN TEN HEARSAY WITNESSES PLautUS and attribution.
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Bears see Shaughnessy T formation trick baffling to Brizzolara
Don Pierce notes Clark Shaughnessy drew up many preplexing T formation plays for the Bears but his latest man in motion maneuver around Ralph Brizzolara into the Redskin camp proves most bewildering.
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Basketball Stars and Training Tales From The Courts
Ohio State guard Jack Dugger stands out as a rare contact lens user among court stars. The piece notes a shortage of exercise boys at racetracks, Earl Sande riding some own horses, and Kentucky kids earning 25 to 30 dollars daily. It mentions crowded Stillman’s gym for Garden fights and 30 cent admissions for top scrappers with 16.50 seats. A coach favors 12-foot baskets as a possible change, praising Phog Allen’s idea though the coach won’t admit it openly.
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Utes Reach NCAA Title Game After Two Continent Trips
New York March 27 The University of Utah hoops team stayed near home for the regular season but made three cross continent hops in two weeks. They beat Iowa State 40 31 in Kansas City to win the Western NCAA title then return to New York to face Dartmouth for the NCAA final with about 34000 in prize money. Phillips 66 of Bartlesville Okla defended its title by winning 50 43 over Ambrose Legion of Denver in the final.
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Denver hosts record AAAU tournament end amid crowd surge
Denver reports the 10th week-long AAU basketball tournament ended Saturday night with attendance and gate receipts breaking records. More than 40,000 customers paid to witness the event, underscoring strong regional interest and support for amateur competition.
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Yale’s Alan Ford Amazes Coaches With 100 Yard Sprint
New Haven Conn March 27 Alan Ford Yale’s water wizard equaled his prior week’s unbelievable feat at the national collegiate swimming championship finale. Coaches Matt Mann Michigan and Mike Peppe Ohio State watched as Ford posted a 0.97 second time and proved the sensational performer of the two day meet.
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Clark Griffith Builds Cuban Pitching Plan Seen as Strategy
A sports column remarks on Clark Griffith’s handling of Cuban players, joking that his approach echoes the old call to “send me left handed pitchers” as a dominant strategy for the team.
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JIGGERS MORE FIGGERS Threat to scoring records in coming seasons
The article notes Ernie Calverly's 534 point college basketball mark may be threatened if the war permits seasons. It highlights Curt McCamy of West Fargo 569 points in 27 games, Joe Hensley of Alexandria Virginia 479 in 29 games, and Pauline Morris of Coopertown Tennessee with 801 points in 23 girls games, as coaches seek talent.
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Golden Gloves Finalists Clash In Madison Square Garden
Young boxers from Los Angeles and Puerto Rico contest the National Golden Gloves final in New York at Madison Square Garden. Chicago leads finals with nine wins in 16, while this year is seen as a tossup. Many entrants hail from the armed services and 35,000 aspirants reduced to tonight’s 16 matches.
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4FL to Aid Pirates Club in Draft Eligibility Battle
In Muncie Indiana on March 27, the Pirates face losing several 1-A draft eligibles including Art Cuccurullo Roe Nick Strincevich and Hank Camelli as they fight to remain in the National League first division. Key players like Bob Elliott Frankie Gustine Babe Dahlgren Tony Ordenana and Johnny Barrett plus pitchers Rip Sewell Johnny Gee Xavier Rescigno and Al Butcher hold 4-F status amid an array of 4-F players and injury concerns.
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Davies Improved Savannah
Joseph E. Davis former U S ambassador to Russia was reported improved at a hospital after an intestinal attack Saturday night He was removed from a train en route from Palm Beach Florida to Washington and accompanied by his wife.
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Saint Cava: Serb patron saint monk 1174 to 1235
Saint Cava, a monk who lived from 1174 to 1235, is revered as the patron saint of the Serbs. His life and veneration mark early Serbian religious tradition and Orthodox Christian heritage.
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West Point graduate Bowen served at several forts now
The text notes Col Bowen, a West Point graduate from 1932, served at Fort Warren in Wyoming Fort Huachuca in Arizona Fort Benning in Georgia and in Hawaii among other posts It also mentions Mrs Bowen living at 313 Williams Street Huntsville
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Private Hank Douak Shines With Southwestern Fans
Pvt Hank Douak former Eastern basketball official gains popularity with Southwestern cage fans stationed at Camp Wolters Texas Just before baseball season Bainbridge naval station loses infield prospects Johnny Pesky and Ed Red Sox sent to Atlanta for aerial gunnery and navigation training to earn an ensign commission Jimmy Vernon ex Senators also departed Big league clubs feel the impact of these moves
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Cincinnati pitcher Elmer Riddle delays Reds camp decision
Columbus Ga March 27 Elmer Riddle Cincinnati pitcher who passed his army physical at Fort McPherson Ga said he has not decided whether to report to the Reds training camp. He worked out with the Columbus Foxes yesterday and likely will stay there until called into service planning to talk today with Warren Giles of the Reds.
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