Walter S. Dumas Promoted in Eight Army Headquarters
Walter S. Dumas has been promoted from technician fifth to technician fourth grade at Eight Army Headquarters Yokohama Japan. He and his wife and son reside in Newton. Inducted February 1944 he went overseas in December 1944 and now serves in the Finance section under Lt. Gen Robert L. Eichelberger.
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Eight Army
Minor Leagues Split Over Bonuses and Class Realignments
In Columbus AP the Nations Association of Professional Baseball Leagues closed a day of meetings with the Pacific Coast League possibly seeking major league status and no signing bonuses changes. Hap Chandler pressed for restraint while the minors refused to alter bonus laws, awaiting a revision of the major minor league agreement. Realignment moves dominated the agenda as AAA class adjustments were approved for several leagues, with the Southern Association trending to Class AA and the Texas League noted.
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the Nations
Pacific Coast League
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International
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Southern Association
Texas League
South Atlantic League
Pied Mont League
Hogan Trails After Opening Round In Miami Open
Ben Hogan the Hershey, Pennsylvania pro, posted a 70 in the Miami Open as Chick Rutan of Grosse Pointe Woods led with an 8 under par. The field remained tightly packed with eight others near the top while several notables including Sammy Snead faced injuries and mixed results. Freddie Corcoran announced Rutan’s bride of six weeks stood nearby, adding a human note to the tense tournament start.
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PGA
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Joy) McSpaden
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Toney Penna
Henry Picard
Fred An
Memphis Blues Bowl Honors W V Handy Ingrid Parade
Memphis hosts the Blues Bowl honoring W. C Handy the father of the blues. Muskogee High School beat Hamilton 13 to 0 as 5 000 spectators watched a pageant of marching bands majorettes and a Handy serenade before the game.
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Oklo
Darktown Strutters
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Handy
St Louis
Boxing Bout Delayed In Kansas City
AP reports Fritzie Zivic and Dearfen Logan's boxing bout moved from December 10 to January 9 due to Zivic's Army discharge delay. Promoter Fred Sommers said the postponement was necessary.
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Kansas City
Fritzie Zivic
Dearfen
Success Story Hoesne Aste Over Awe A Ovleyt
A fragmented OCR item hints at a dramatic success story involving a figure linked to wealth and opportunity. Readable bits mention rising fortunes, bold moves, and a dramatic turn toward riches. The piece appears to frame a personal journey with ambition and potential financial reward.
Wake Forest Players Vote on Gator Bowl Trip
Wake Forest football players vote today on accepting an invitation to play in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville on New Year’s Day. Coach D. C. Peshead Walker favors the trip but says he cannot speak for the players or college officials.
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Wake Forest
Jacksonville
D. C
Peshead
Walker
Ita
Wake Forest College
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