Tennessee Volunteers BowlHistory Pages Through Time
The piece reviews Tennessee football under coach John Barnhill with a five year contract amid bowl talk. It recalls past bowl appearances, including a 17 0 Orange Bowl win over Oklahoma in 1939 and a 14 0 Rose Bowl loss to Southern California, plus a Sugar Bowl defeat in 1941.
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Browns win league pennant over Tigers in tight finish
Browns surge late to trump Detroit for the league title as Tigers falter in September. The season end sees Browns top with 141 points to Army’s 56, while Notre Dame polishes a Rose Bowl buildup and Bob Hamilton shocks golf with a PGA win.
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Headland Pilot Joe Tom Masters Home on Furlough
Headland native Lt. Joe Tom Masters, a veteran with 77 raids and a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Presidential Citation, returns on furlough before rejoining in Miami. He recalls 18 overseas missions, many over Germany, and recounts plane names and a Brest raid escape. He expects training on A268 after preferring B-26.
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Mack Says A s May Surprise Philly Fans
Los Angeles AP report quotes Connie Mack predicting the Oakland Athletics may surprise Philadelphia fans next season. He notes war time changes, manpower limits, and high hopes for larger baseball crowds. Mack, turning 62, reflects on aging and health while wintering in southern California with wife Katherine.
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Snavely May Return To Tar Heel Duties
CHAPEL HILL North Carolina AP Athletic officials of University of North Carolina and Carl Snavely head football coach at Cornell are expected to conclude a conference here today on Snavely's possible return next fall as coach of the Tar Heels. Snavely served as coach of the Tar Heels a decade ago and resigned after two years to take a three year contract at Cornell.
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Reduced Acreage Plan For 1945 Winter Vegetables
Auburn farmers are told to plant limited shares of winter vegetables for fresh market and to cut seed production in 1945. Acreage reductions include snap beans lettuce celery and winter peas at 10 percent, green peppers 35 percent, beets 20 percent, and cabbage spinach and early spring onions 30 percent.
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Crimson Tide Bears Down For Duke Game
Alabama coach Frank Thomas pushed the Crimson Tide through a tough Sugar Bowl prep session against Duke, noting the squad as moderately successful in stopping Duke thrusts while guard Jack Green sat out with a recurring leg issue. The Tide travels by bus toward Louisiana for a New Year’s Day date after a Christmas break.
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Snead Nelson Golf Match Being Planned
AP reports a War Bond promotion pairing Byron Nelson and Sam Snead as a possible major match. Nelson, 1944's top golfer, has won many events and led in the AP poll, with Snead recently released from Navy service. The likely venue is Los Angeles during the Jan 5 to 8 open, as both stars compete on the West Coast circuit. Snead expressed willingness to meet Nelson on any course.
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Hutson Plans Retirement From Football After All Star Game
Green Bay veteran Don Hutson says he intends to retire after the all star game in Chicago next summer but may play again if the Packers need him to defend their title. He notes plans to sign as backfield coach and cautions reports of definite retirement before the season start are premature.
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Theatre listings tease a busy week with stars and films
The page catalogs daily showings and stars including Gene Autry, Cary Grant, Debbie Reynolds era names, and multiple double bills. It lists theater nights from Wednesday through Monday with titles like Get Along Jane, Arsenic and Old Lace, She’s a Sweetheart, Water Front, and Flaming Lead, plus radio music segments.
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Hutson Bid as Back Field Coach for Champ Peckers
The notice discusses expectations for new materiel from Army and Navy dischargers and colleges. Hutson bids to join as back field coach for the Peckers this season, noting his recent record and a late game appearance. Alabama University is mentioned in connection with the context.
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Tech Engineers quicken tempo before Orange Bowl
Georgia Tech prepares for the Orange Bowl against Tulsa by increasing practice pace in brisk weather. Wednesday featured over an hour of recrimination and equal focus on offensive and defensive tactics. The squad teams up again after Christmas for the Miami trip and workouts resume the day after.
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Blue Devils Emphasize Offense Before Sugar Bowl
Duke Blue Devils focus on offensive drills in week of practice ahead of the Sugar Bowl against Alabama in New Orleans. A spirited passing session featured George Clarx Cit Lewis Eddie McMillan and Too Davis with linemen Lloyd Finenberg and Lee Sparks among those practicing. Sparks sustained a shoulder injury earlier, but the squad reported no major injuries beyond a broken nose protection incident.
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