Girls Basketball Faces Barriers In Alabama High Schools
The article notes rising interest in basketball among girls and calls for equal participation across Alabama host schools. It criticizes lingering bans on girls playing football, stresses readiness in athletics for girls’ future, and highlights a Malone high school upcoming game against Pensacola with a six foot seven center on the Pensacola squad. It also mentions coach H N Rusty Russell moving to SMU, boxing broadcasts, and the PGA tour series.
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Sporta
Wems
Gothevides
Alabama
Sportsman Offers Aid To Newspaper Scribes
Chicago report says George Marshall owner of the Washington Redskins promises to aid sports writers facing job loss from a proposed national work draft. Marshall, a large laundry operator in Washington, offers to relocate scribes to his plant and employ them. He notes the laundry industry is essential and could be used to keep writers employed. Marshall attends the NFL meeting.
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Chicago
George Marshall
Washington Redskins
Marshall
Washington
American Association Names Baseball Dates
The American Association approved a 1945 schedule opening April 18 and ending September 10. President George M. Trautman of Columbus said the class AA league will operate in 1945 unless future governmental orders require discontinuing play.
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Chicago
George M. Trautman
Columbus
Location makes difference in observing celestial navigation
With proper instruments and skill a person on solid earth can determine position within a few yards. At sea a ship can fix position within a mile or two. In the air aboard a plane the accuracy is within five to 10 miles.
Draft Of Players Studied As War Looms In 1945 NFL
Chicago AP by Jimmy Jordan reports NFL owners at their meeting proceed with plans for the 1945 season, to be ready to play if conditions permit, but subject to wartime changes. Eleven clubs will pick 11 players in the annual draft, with most eligible players in service. Elroy Hirsch, former Wisconsin star and Navy trainee, is seen as the top draft prospect.
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Jimmy Jordan
Chicago
Cnnpal
Elroy Hirech
Wisconsin
Michigan
Navy
Razorbacks Set New Mark In Cage Games
Fayet te Arkansas. The Razorbacks beat Baylor 47 and then crushed UCLA 90 to 30, setting a new series scoring record of 184 points in the Arkansas Baylor home series. It notes this is the sixth single game mark by Arkansas in the conference.
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Razorbacks
Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas Razerbacks
Baylor
Bruins
Arkansas
Crimson Tide States Six Basketball Tilts
AP reports coach Frank Thoms is arranging six Southeast Conference basketball games for the 1945 Alabama team. The schedule lists October 8 LSU at Baton Rouge night game, October 20 Tennessee at Birmingham, October 27 Georgia at Birmingham, November 3 Kentucky at Lexington, November 17 Vanderbilt at Nashville, and December 1 Mississippi State at Tuscaloosa.
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Tuscaloosa
A's
Frank Thoms
Louisiana State
Baton Rouge
Tennessee
Birmingham
Georgia
Kentucky
Lexington
Vanderbilt
Nashville
Mississippi State
Reds Pitcher Clyde Shoun Enlists in Navy
FT. OGLETHORPE Ga AP Clyde Shoun of the Cincinnati Reds left handed hurler who pitched a no hitter last May 15 against Boston is in the Navy. The 28 year old Mountain City Tennessee native was sworn in here yesterday. Last season was his tenth in the majors and he won 13 and last 10. He is married and father of two children.
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FT. Oglethorpe, Ga
Clyde Shoun
Cincinnati Reds
Tefthander
Boston
Navy
Mountain City
Tenn
Bulldogs Meet Lawson Hospital Five In Athens Tonight
Georgia seeks a third straight win after defeating Clemson as coach Eimer Lampe relies on sophomores Charlie Rabbit Smith Reid Moseley and Ross Maddox Maddox a 6 3 center recently discharged from the Army provides front court strength in the clash at Athens Georgia tonight faces Lawson General Hospital’s five in a non conference matchup
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Athens
Eimer Lampe
University of Georgia
Clemson
Lawnon General Hospital
Georgia
Charlie“Rabbit” Smithe
Reid Moseley
Ross Maddox
Maddox
Army
Traffic Wisecracks Save Cracked Heads
Lower Merson Pa patrolman Philip Minnis equipped his patrol car with a public address system to broadcast safety wisecracks. The lighthearted messages urged pedestrians and drivers to watch for jaywalkers and avoid reckless behavior. No accidents were reported.
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Lower Merson
Philip Minnis
Red Cross
Bread counting girl records 3750 pieces in 1944
In Indianapolis Clara Ann Woodson a 14 year old pupil kept a diary of bread consumed from January to December 1944 totaling 3 750 pieces. She notes that three biscuits equal one slice as part of her counting hobby.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Clara Ann Woodson
Political Figure Calls For 1945 Baseball Continuance
Robert E. Hannegan, Democratic national chairman, argues baseball is America’s national pastime and vital for morale of servicemen and civilians, urging continuation in 1945. He notes the game’s unique appeal and the lift it provides workers and troops, while clarifying his view is personal.
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Ben F. Phlegar
ST. Louis
America
Robert E. Hannegan
Film Listings For A Variety Of Shows
The listing outlines upcoming film showings with stars such as Catherine Hepburn Walter Huston Loretta Young Jane Withers Jon Hall Maitsen O Hara Ray Milland and others. It notes titles including Tiragon Seed Turron Riders Faces In The Fog And Now Tomorrow Ban Diexo I Love You Address Unknown Law of The Haddle U Boat Prisoners Batting Beauty The Uninvited among daily and weekend slots in Alabama and nearby venues.
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Martin Tovat
Catherine Hepburn
Walter Huston
Allen
Todd
Loretta Young
Jon Hall
Lourse Albertson
Garey Gram
Ethel Harrymore
Jane Withers
Alabama
Ray Milland
Maitsen O'Hara
Tifk
Paul Lakes
Bundat
Rei Axelton
Behar Williame
Hath Hussey
Baseball Players and Draft Boards Clash in War Mobilization
The speaker argued the draft system shows no special favors for baseball players, noting boards have inducted fit players in wartime. He emphasized he spoke only for himself and suggested if Byrnes War Mobilization Director finds players useful elsewhere, they should be assigned there while baseballs continues to operate.
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Hannegan
James
Police recover bus believed stolen in Hayward
Hayward police recovered a city bus believed stolen by a person stranded in Stockton who sought transportation home. The case indicates the vehicle was found in Hayward as officers investigated the downtown area.
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Hayward
Calif
Stockton
Lotus Jelly From Sugar Boiled to Paste and Set
A note on how the young king of the lotus is prepared in India by slicing, boiling in sugar water to a paste, grinding with sugar, and heating to form a jelly. The description outlines a traditional preparation method for a lotus jelly dessert.
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India
Racing Officials Prepare For New Day In Futurity Racing
Racing officials brace for a resumption of horse and trotting events as futurities roll on. Belmont Arlington Washington parks Pimlico Keeneland Santa Anita and others host stakes while nominations for the 1945 Belmont futurity near usual totals and decisions on Arlington and Washington park futurities loom in coming weeks.
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Orlo Robertson
New York
Belmont
Arlington
Washington Parks
Saratoga
Pimlico
California
Santa Anita
Keeneland
Alexander Reported Ready To Resign Job At Georgia Tech
ATLANTA RP The Constitution ways official announcement is to be made about Feb 1 of the resignation of W A Bill Alexander Georgia Tech coach for 25 years who has suffered recurring illnesses in recent seasons. He would be succeeded by Robert Lee Dodd his assistant a former Tennessee star and backfield coach at Tech for 13 years credited with developing Techs razzie-dat wie offense. Alexander would become Techs athletic director. Both men are on a scouting and a scheduled trip.
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Atlanta
W. A
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Jack Troy
Alexander
Robert Lee Dodd
Dodd
Tennessee
Tech
Tech Engineers Open Cage Season in Atlanta
Georgia Tech's Engineers start their 1045 basketball season tonight against the Georgia Navy preflight five in Atlanta. Veteran star forward Dick Collier and guards Frank Browies and Durend Holladay return from the 1944 team to anchor a group of freshmen hopefuls in the season opener.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Georgia Navy
Dick Collier
Frank Browies
Durend Holladay
Hillbright Suzanna Favored In Trials
Hillbright Suzanna owned by M J Dudley of Greenville South Carolina was the favorite in the open all age stake at the Georgia Field Trials in Waynesboro Georgia. The running began yesterday but was not finished. Laula Jackpot owned by Lester Vat of Jacksonville Florida won the members derby yesterday with Dr Sam's Titania owned by Dr Sam Black of Spartanburg South Carolina second and Alita Shoals Jackie owned by Mrs Lester Varn third.
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Waynesboro
Hilbright Suzanna
M.J. Dudley
Greenville
S. C
Lester Vat
Jacksonville
Fla
Dr. Sam
Titania
Sam ©. Black
Spartanburg
Alita Shoals
Jackie
Mra
Lester Varn
Bananas Used in Dishes Across Regions
Banana blossoms are made into a jam worthy of West Indian palates. In China they are dipped in vinegar and eaten with relish. Waianis use two percent banana four and seventy percent white four in bread making.
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China
DePaul Star Leads Nation In Scoring Race
New York AP reports DePaul University star Sig George Mkan, 6-9, tops the college basketball scoring list with 209 points through 7 games for DePaul. He holds a 31 point lead over Rice’s Bill Henry in the Southwest Conference while Ernie Calverley of Rhode Island State is third with 178 points in seven games.
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New York
Suishing Vthe
Sig George M.kan
DePaul Unieraty
Chicago
Naveral
Associated Press
DePaul
Bill Henry
Rice
Ernie Calverley
Rhode Island Staters
Aly
Henley
Mkar
Henry
Calverley
Anc
P. G. A. Meet Slated Over Memphis Course
Golfers will vie for 13333 in War Bonds in a 72 hole P G A sponsored tournament at the Chickasaw Golf Club in Memphis next summer. Jack Wenzler Chickasaw pro said details were worked out with Fred Corcoran P G A tournament manager. Dates to be arranged during the Crescent City open in New Orleans next month.
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Memphis
Chickasaw Golf Club
Jack Wenzler
Chickawas Pm
Fred Corcoran
New Orleans
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S.C
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H. N
Rusty” Russell
Dallas
Tex
Southern Methodist University
Matty Bell
Blue
Madison Square Garden
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James Dunn
Joan Woodbury
Sportsman
American Association
Hathcock Lumber Co
N. Oates St
Phowe
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Nick Sare Rat
Pacific
NEA
Coast
Crimson Tite States
Reds
Bulldog Quintet
Service Five
Denmark
Nec
St. Louis University
MTZ
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Sonny Tufts
Yridat
Aaturday
Teo Senorita
June Havoc
Hick Haynes
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Allen Marshelo
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P.M
Eaiedes
Pautesi
Risa
Tech Engineers
Hillbright
Suzanna
DePaul Cager
Eer
Ares
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
Opyeatio City Hall
Mac’s
S. Oates St
Texaco Station
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Jade
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Katharine Hepburn
Walter Aline Huston
Macmahon
Akim Tamiroff
Turhan Bey Hurd Hatfield
Sears
Martin Movietone
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