Baseball War Time Uncertainty Shapes Club Motives
War era talks swirl around baseball plans as owners weigh alliances with Frick and Harridge while Washington weighs war needs. Leaders hint at fielding nine men and balancing service obligations, with calls for a steady approach before major moves. Readers weigh the sport’s survival against political pressure and gambling worries.
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Raids Raise Gastric Troubles in London
Dr E C Warner, medical superintendent at Ashridge emergency hospital, reports in badly raided areas like London the incidence of gastric troubles rises to three times normal during raids with anxiety the main cause.
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Tigers victory keeps title bid alive in tough league
Ashford defeated by Do Than Tigers 13 points to 14 in a tense finish as coach Jeth Hoveter’s squad extends its push toward the league crown. Halph Money led Tigers with 13 points, Lamar Hartzog added nine, while Ashford’s top scorer managed four. Columbia beat Vicksburg 38-16 as Knoalex and l more led with 15 and 10. Rehobeth swept Midland City 36-17. Ward and Byrd led with six and four. Rehobeth juniors beat Harman School 13-11 in overtime.
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Midland City
Bond
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Tindell
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No Dull Moments For Yanks Under MacPhail
Yankees fans can expect lively changes with Larry MacPhail taking charge alongside Dan Topping and Del Webb. The piece notes MacPhail’s history of showmanship, plans for night games at Yankee Stadium, and potential expansion moves while recounting past club trades and ownership shifts.
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Marianna Air Field Wins Service Meet
Marianna Army Air Field defeated Moody Field from Valdosta Georgia 33 48 in the Invitational basketball tournament held on the Yoral air field court Four teams entered including Dale Mabry Tallahassee and Perry Marianna beat Perry 69 53 and edged Dale Mabry 6742 Moody Field beat Perry 64 34 in the semi finals
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Enterprise Cagers Meet Luverne Tuesday in Tilt
Coffee County High School Wildcats, holding eleven wins this season, prepare for a tough test against Luverne on Tuesday. Luverne has defeated New Brockton, Coffee Springs, Florala, Opp, Troy, Samson and Kingston, and is district champion last year. districts may begin February 22.
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Meagher's Son On Auburn Cage Team
Auburn coach Bob Evans defends his young squad led by Jack Meagher son of the former coach. He notes most players lack college experience and only Shorty Matone tops six feet. The Tigers opened with seven losses in eight games as Evans praises their effort. An unrelated Chicago appeal seeks a $125 weekly helper via BL-25.
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Gene Tunney
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Jackson Wildlife Group Will Meet in February Session
The Jackson County Wildlife Conservation association plans its first 1945 meeting February 6 at the courthouse. Officers and business items will be discussed. a major project is a Chipola River game reservation. Committee members include Sheriff Barkley Gause Dallas Malloy Millard Davidson and Luther Duncan. Present officers are Dr G E Pace president Rev M A DuRant vice president A J Stevens Jr secretary treasurer.
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Millard Davidson
Luther Duncan
Major Loop Leaders Seek Government Aid for Baseball
Major League leaders in New York weighed asking Washington to channel manpower back to keep baseball alive if the work or fight bill passes. Officials outlined a process to gain essentiality status via War Manpower Chief McNutt and War Mobilization Director Byrnes, and noted potential local morale arguments. Senate support from Senator Chandler could back a lifesaving amendment.
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Jimmy Bynes
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New York
Paully. McNutt
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Pearl Harbor
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
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Landis
Roosevelt
Senate
Chandler
Senate Military Committee
Louise Suggs Wins Helen Doherty Golf Cup in Miami
Louise Suggs, 21, of Lithia Springs Ga, captures the Helen Lee Doherty challenge cup in Miami Fla beating Peggy Kirk Findlay 0 5 in the final. Marjorie Row of Anniston, last year's winner, is defeated on day one.
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Louise Suggs
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Helen Lee Doherty
Frat Champs Meet Auburn at Tuscaloosa March 24
Auburns 1945 interfraternity basketball champions invited to play Alabama’s top interfrat squad in Tuscaloosa on March 24. Auburn athletic director Carl Voyles approved the invitation. Varsity teams have not scheduled a contest since 1907. interfrat champs played last year.
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Als
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Carl Voyles
Antwerp Strike Deepens Belgian Labor Turmoil
The Antwerp port strike adds to pressures on Premier Hubert Pierlot as parliament looms for a stand or fall debate. Some dock workers may return, but the second strike by stevedores remains unresolved alongside coal mine upheavals at Charleroi and Mons. Pierlot debates defense against charges of ineffectiveness in easing shortages and prosecuting collaborators while Spaak's Paris trip is canceled.
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Antwerp
Hubert Pierlot
Charleroi
Mons
Wartime Aircraft Electronics Expand Control Roles
Wartime electronics have advanced to where automatic pilots and control aids handle secondary tasks once done by crew. Systems including gun aiming, weapons handling, and indicator management now support pilots, gunners, and crew, enhancing efficiency and safety.
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