The Winning Material Behind Team Success
The article argues that players and base resources drive success more than coaches or managers. It cites Connie Mack and Frank Chance to illustrate how talent, not leadership, often decides outcomes. It notes football coaches benefit from strong lines and speed but can’t fix systemic gaps. It concludes the winning answer is the material, with Stalin, Truman, and John L. Lewis as examples.
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Connie Mack
Frank Chance
Cubs
Chance
Yankees
Highlanders
Laurel
Olive
Phillies
Stalin
Truman
John L. Lewis
Aggies’ all round top sports mark draws attention
Weldon B. Boyles of Oklahoma City praises Oklahoma A. and M. for a remarkable 1945 46 season across football basketball and wrestling. He notes Sugar Bowl win football 2nd finish tied with Alabama basketball 1st and NCAA wrestling champion beating Iowa Teachers. He suggests the case merits publication in Rice’s column.
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Oklahoma A
Mr. Rice
Weldon B. Boyles
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma A. & M
G.I. Bill
Aggies
Ags
DePaul
Alabama
Kentucky
Adolph R
Iowa
Scheols
White Sox Sign Monroes Jake Jones
The new White Sox first baseman Jake Jones, 6 feet 3 inches tall, hailing from Monroe Louisiana, left college for the Texas league. In 1941 he was called to the White Sox but war interrupted his career as he enlisted in naval aviation. A flying mate calls him one of the best players he ever saw aboard the Fighting Lady on one of the fightingest carriers.
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White Sox
Jake Jones
Monroe
Jones
Naval Aviation
Jake
Fishing by Radio and Sonar Spoof in a Boat Tale
Sailors in a leaky rowboat test sonar to locate fish while battling radio programs and a comic misadventure. Joe and Gus, chasing the big catch, decode sea sounds with a code book until a final bulky catch yields a punchline about a commercial.
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Joe
Gus
Eat More Potatoes Drive Seeks Varied Cooking Styles
An "Eat More Potatoes" campaign targets public eating places urging cooks to try baked or boiled potatoes, noting many venues default to french fries. The effort invites chefs to explore new preparation methods without bias or influence, promoting menu variety.
Plain Talk on Idiots in American Driving
The column discusses President Truman's stance on dangerous automobile drivers, praising his candor and toughness while noting the author agrees with the concern. It suggests the president may view offenders as Republicans and criticizes the lax rules that permit such drivers on American streets.
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Harry Truman
Union at the Bat T delays doubleheader over dues
A balmy summer day for a union led doubleheader falter as play stalled by organizer actions. Fans waited while unpaid dues triggered delays and a checkoff causing three pitchers to be excluded for lacking union cards.
Bread from potatoes prompts new night radio era
In a playful 1930s voice the piece notes bread made from potatoes as a novelty and jokes about a breakfast broadcast. It mentions Chester Bowles hoping critics won’t say the book lacks nourishment and hints at early American media curiosities.
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Chester Bowles
Wife and husband barter over mended socks and wrap
A humorous exchange features a husband noting holes in his socks and asking why they are not mended. He questions a promised Christmas coat. She replies with a witty retort about wrapping, implying a lack of reciprocity.
Blameless Living Sleep Talk Prompted Doctor’s Quick Reply
A wife asks a doctor about her husband talking in his sleep. The doctor replies with a concise, practical suggestion, implying no special treatment is needed. The exchange reflects a light, humorous tone on domestic concerns.
Marine Parked Jeep Defies Meter Demand in Storefront Row
A marine parked beside a parking meter and faced a bystander’s warning to feed the meter. The marine retorted that the nickel belonged to both, arguing equal ownership as he prepared to enter a department store.
Comic dialogue caption sparks witty exchange
A brief joke line features a man claiming his girl thinks he is a wit and the woman counters that she is half right, delivering a light sportsmanlike quip typical of humorous dialogue snippets.
When I ask for mortgage gifts church crowd stands
A preacher directs the congregation to rise if they will donate five dollars toward the church mortgage and the moment is marked with music. The preacher asks what counts as appropriate music and the response is The Star Spangled Banner.
Motive exchange over flirting with waitresses ends in joke
A sharp exchange reveals a character asking why flirting occurs, and the retort frames the motive as aiming for large stakes in a lighthearted way. The line hints at comic tension and a playful dynamic between individuals.
First Day Woes Prompt Little Boy To Quit
A young boy trudges home from school despondent saying he cannot read or write and is barred from talking, questioning the value of returning as his mother asks why. The scene captures a child’s frustration and concern over schooling.
Gentleman-Waiter Tomato Juice Pickup Prompt
A brief exchange between a diner and a waiter requests tomato juice for a pickup. The waiter confirms and asks what else the customer desires.
ERRY KELLY DANCES TOWARD BIG MGM DANCE ROLE
The 314 year old daughter of Gene Kelly watched a special 20 minute reel of her father’s dances from Anchors Aweigh and asked why she could not have danced with him. Kelly, back from the Navy in April, trains five hours daily to tighten his feet and muscles before starting work on The Pirate with Judy Garland at MGM.
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Erry Kelly
Anchors Aweigh
Sharon McManus
Navy
Kelly
Judy Garland
MGM
Johnny Desmond Faces First Movie Role in Hollywood
NBC star Johnny Desmond worries about his film debut this summer as a Western co starring with Trigger. He hopes to form a self sung quartet after hearing his radio show Follies. Audrey Totter’s sister June left Hollywood for Joliet to sleep in rather than act.
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Johnny Desmond
NBC
Hollywood
Dra
Trigger
Johnny
Audrey Totter
June
Joliet, Il
Audrey
Young sailor under 18 faces school rules in California
Billy Riley, still under 18, claimed two years of South Pacific naval combat but must comply with state schooling rules. He says he had to look after himself on the beachheads and complains about the obligation on the "Lady in the Lake" set.
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Billy Riley
South Pacific
California
Riley
CBS to air The Adventures of the Thin Man replacing Fanny Brice Show
CBS will substitute The Adventures of the Thin Man for the Fanny Brice Show on Sunday nights starting August 11, opening the sixth year of the program. The cast includes Nick Charles and Nora as played by Les Damon David Gothard Les Tremayne and Claudia Morgan, continuing from the original series.
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Thin Man
Fanny Brice
CBS
Nick Charles
Les Damon
David Gothard
Les Tremayne
Claudia Morgan
Nick
Sinatra Eyes Summer Flying Plans With Skitch Henderson
Frank Sinatra aims to fly this summer with pianist Skitch Henderson as his companion. He also pursues Alex Stor dahl for flying but the maestro insists on music first when he signals with a Stick.
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Frank Sinatra
Skitch Henderson
Sinatra
Alex Stordahl
Bob Williams Recalls His Worst On Air Moment
Radio announcer Bob Williams, known for Meet Me at Parkys, recounts a tense on air moment during a charity drama headlined by Hollywood stars. In the climax he fumbled the lines, leaving him haunted by the incident at Mr Gregorys home scene.
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Bob Williams
Door Squeaks Prompt Angry Fan On Inner Sanctum
On an Inner Sanctum broadcast Paul McGrath faced an irate fan who said she had written to Hi Brown and the sponsor to fix the squeaking door. McGrath replied with dignity that the door squeaks for itself.
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Paul McGrath
Hi Brown
McGrath
Radio and stage notes from George Burns Gracie Allen broadcast rehearsal
Gracie Allen taunts a heckler during rehearsal for the Burns Allen radio show while Chili Will's as Swede in High Barbaree with Van Johnson and Lucille Ball prepares for My Sister Eileen on radio Toscha Seidel named concert master and soloist for Paramount studio orchestra recording project
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Gracie Allen
Gracie
Bill Goodwin
Chili Wills
van Johnson
Eileen
Lucille Ball
Toscha Seidel
Paramount
Studio Recording Orchestra
Simple two piece frock pattern for larger women
Pattern No. 8003 offers sizes 36 to 52 for a unpretentious two piece frock with waistline darts and shoulder shirring. Includes a panelled slim skirt and a play dress version with a ruffle trimmed skirt and attached pantie in one piece, suggested fabrics and color ideas.
DIY fixups for house care and mending
The note advises using a long-handled dust pan to ease stopping and suggests fashioning one from an old mop handle if needed. It also recommends patches that press on to mend weak hose feet and to patch before the wear becomes visible.
Durability Tip for Stocking Feet with Wax
A home care note suggests rubbing candle wax or paraffin on the heel and toe of stockings to increase durability. The technique aims to reduce wear at high-friction areas and extending garment life.
Gelatin Tray Tip Using Waxed Paper Strips
When placing gelatin in a long flat dish a strip of waxed paper across the dish before pouring will make removal easier.
How to Remove Black Coating From Frying Pan
To remove the black coating from the pan exterior, sprinkle borax on the surface and scrub with steel wool moistened with water. Then wash in suds and rinse thoroughly to finish.
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