Columbia High football banquet outlined by coach and crowd
The article details a Columbia team gathering managed by Coach John A Pevideon at Columbia, including plans for the annual banquet with turkey and trimmings, announcing the season’s finish and reflection on players like Robert Greere the tight end. It also notes other sports events and local commentary on a proposed football conference to resolve competition and cost issues.
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Columbia
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Exhey
Solomon Bax
Don Morgan
Femora
Thas
Walg
Newville
David
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Neason
Ca- Sepande
Houston
Robert _Greere
Lothan
Tigers
Midland
Army Cars
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California Lad
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Underwrite Assures Bowl War Bond Quota
The $79,730,000 War Bond quota for the treasury bond bowl at the Polo Grounds between Randolph Field and the Second Air Force has been underwritten by corporate interests and payroll savings groups. This means the public now has a secured buy in for the event and will not bear the entire burden alone.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Endolph Field
Second Air Force
Wiregrass Cage Loop Forms Ten School League Tourney
Wiregrass Basketball League organizes with ten schools in senior and junior divisions. Seniors feature Dothan Midland City Ashford Columbia Vicksburg Rehobeth Newton Cottonwood. juniors include Harmon Webb and others. Friday games start 7:30 pm with pairings Midland City at Dothan Rehobeth at Newton Vicksburg at Ashford Columbia at Cottonwood. A season tournament will decide the league champion under Alabama High School rules.
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Dothar
Midland City
Ashford
Columbia
Vicksburg
Rehobeth
Newton
Cottonwood
Dothan
Midland Ciy
Harmon and Webb
M. W. Merritt
John B. Davidson
Professor Ellis
Harmon School
Merritt
Harmon
Webb
Alabama High School Athletic Association
Use Of T Formation And Civilian Playing Highlight 44 Season
A wide 1943 era AP survey notes the T formation's rise across major programs led by Clark Shagnnessy at Stanford and spread to California UCLA and Washington. Kentucky briefly tried it before injuries pushed back to a balanced setup. Observers say the style makes every play a potential touchdown, replacing cautious tactics, with standout backs like Huberly, Young, Fenimore and Mives highlighted as rising stars amid veteran lines and V-12 training programs.
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Pacfe
Clark Shagnnessy
Stanford
University of Calfernia
UCLA
Washington Inewise
AD Aitwar
Kentucky
Mrny
George Veenker
Iowa State
Most Major League Clubs To Play Under Lights Next Season
AP report indicates most of the 12 MLB clubs with park lighting will stage games at night next season. Managers and owners backed unlimited night games, citing wartime attendance and defense workers needing evening entertainment. The decision comes with other wartime measures including a draft increase amendment and minor league territorial protections.
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Joe Kfichler
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Tran
Fd Barrow
New York Yankees
Horace Stoneham
New York Giants
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Clark Griffith
Griffith
National Association
Major League Commission Formed To Draft New Rules
The National and American league presidents named a 10 member commission to draft a new major league constitution and powers for a future commissioner. Members include Bradley Zeller Yaw Boston Barnes Hostetler Breadon Singham Gilce Kingtey Rickey and Bruce. The panel reports to the upcoming major league meeting to decide a two commissioner selection.
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Wl Harndge
Oman Commission
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Alva Bradley
Clrycaird
Jack Zeller
Detrat
Pete Gray to star with St Louis Browns after 1944 SA fame
The 1944 Southern Association sensation Pete Gray, famed for his two arm batting, will join the St Louis Browns for a season. Asked by reporters if he could hit major league pitchers, Gray replied that few two armed men can.
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New York
Oreatod
Pete Gray
Amiiar
Wixe
Bob Teller
Crimson Tide Holds Full-Scale Workout
Alabama football held a full-scale practice in Tuscaloosa with media access today. The session featured passing drills and diving catches as players worked under the coach’s eye, while defensive units, position groups, and special teams demonstrated readiness ahead of upcoming drills.
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Crimson Tide
Tuscaloosa
Dake
Vandy Plans for 45 Grid Team Formation
Vanderbilt prepares for the 1945 football season with planned roster and scheduling efforts. Report notes faculty and alumni interest, plus anticipated coaching decisions and early team layout. The article references university sources and expected adjustments to wartime constraints.
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Vandy
South Squad Signs Nelson For Dec 30
South Squad announces signing of Nelson for December 30 as part of its roster update. The report cites upcoming games and potential impact for the team’s depth and strategy.
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South
Nelson
Yellow Jackets Race Through Workouts
A fractured OCR summary mentions the Yellow Jackets and workouts, with reference to a player and unknown events through the year. It notes a departure for Miami and mentions a Nestorian figure from Constantinople Istanbul, implying a historical or fictional tie. The readability is limited by garbled text and unclear connections.
Theatres Schedule With Private Matrimony and Movie Dues
Theatre listings show Turner and Hedwick marrying privately. Friday brings John Mach drawn for Ghose Gone and June Carton in a Dyeony vignette. All Star cast includes Obie Turkana Bey Donald O Conor and Pergy Rayu in Ligeworthy to Srosdway. George Sandere with Linde Darnell in Summer Storm. Monday and Tuesday feature Carmen Mirman Perry Catno and Michael O Shep in The Saye. Wednesday to Friday Cary Grant and Raymond Moser in Areeule And Oh Lace. Alabama last time today Ingrid Berymman and Charles Boyer vie. Thursday only Thonal Trismosa in Three Meo. Friday and Saturday Wolves of the Tone with Jin Brown in Palodnat. Sunday and Monday Joan Daye and Boo Crosby in Joupaan City Katty. Sunday Ursaay Wardranay River Queen at the Ritz today, Vos. Tomorrow Here Vavie and Claude Tteing with Mr Seefington 7 TQnay and Saturdays Toy Megsra in Man From Muaie Mauntan and Jina Falkenburg in the Hex 4 It Tubes. Also McRae and Betty Fielde in The Mueat Mamet on Monday and Tuesday. Robert Ware and Victor Varrani in The Herr Greg, Wellfcray and Thursday Eurenisa Vaz Marcha Hunt and Alan Maralull in Field By Mintaks.
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Enn Turner
Jobo Hedwick
Johony
Ghose
June Carton
Dyeony
Marig Monier
Supna Foster
Jacan Obie
Turkana Bey
Donald O'Conor
Pergy Rayu
George Sandere
Alabama
Ingrid Berymman
Charles Boyer
Thonal Trismosa
Elite
Usb Faetention
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Boo Crosby
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Violent Ray Challenges Louis in Title Bout Impasse
In New Orleans AP report Finer Violent Ray a 185 pound Black fighter issues a challenge to heavyweight champion Sergeant Joe Louis stating he will fight any time any place or distance. The taunt highlights rising tensions in the boxing scene.
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Violent Ray
Louis
New Orleans
Finer
Joe Lows
Champlon
40 Dogs Entered In Field Trials At Chattahee Valley
EUFAULA Alabama reports 40 dogs entered for the puppy derby and amateur stakes at the second annual Chattahee Valley Field Trials. Drawings were held last night by Leon Joruan, president of the society. A banquet is set for tonight and open event drawings tomorrow. Texas ranks eighth among states in tax payments.
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Ala
Leon Joruan
Srtetine
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