Roundup of wartime sports and figures in New York
AP reports a potential NC AA national baseball championship, funding and organizational issues, and veteran leaders like Connie Mack Jr facing Army induction. Other notes cover Johnny Rucker continuing with the Giants, Denny Shea leaving as football Dodger manager, wartime sports dinners, bowling feats, a filly named Lorene Mills, naval players, and Camp Edwards meat rations with a deer season story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Rucker
Denny Shea
Dodgera Dut
Philadelphia Sporting Writers
Cy Peter Man
Onor
Ed Johnston
Trenton
N. J
Lorene Mills
Uhnolg
Chicago
Florida board to rule on University play
The University of Florida football future hinges on a State Board of Control meeting within 10 days. Coach Tom Lieb said the athletic council will draft a recommendation for President John J. Tigers to forward, as Lieb surveys high school players for possible next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiesvili
Fila
Dina
University of Florida
State Board of Control
Tom Lieb
Lieb
Athletic Council
John J. Tigers
State Bond of Control
Gainesville
Pointers Top Second Day Of Field Trials
Three young printers topped the field in the Members derby of the Georgia Field Trials for bird dogs in Waynesboro Georgia. Sacajanez owned by Euclid Claussen of Augusta won the stage with a stop to flush while Day Wsh City owned by Frank Sinner Jr of Waynesboro placed second. Medic owned by Mrs Gay Shore Rogers of Mt Holly New Jersey was third. Ten free for all dogs competing for the $1000 guaranteed purse have been disposed of in this third day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Sacajanez
Euclid Claussen
Augusta
Wsh City
Frank Sinner, Jr
Medic
Gay Shore Rogers
Mt Holly
Wartime Sports Under War Service Act Showdown
Washington AP reports planned wartime service legislation to regulate athletic competition. Navy Secretary Knox and Lt Gen Vandegrift advocate football and outdoor sports as essential for war duty and national fitness. Military leaders warn unfit draftees. policy could curb varsity play while promoting physical training for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Marines
Knox
Alexander A. Vongegaft
Marine Corps
Roosevelt
Washington Touchdown Club
Peachiime
Cniel
Ne'ion
Lisineex
Cearp Disa Preszment
Batrive
Stimson
Army
Letics Vandegrift
Gadalciial
Uasewil
War era sports face draft rules as leaders weigh impact
Congressional urging classifies sports as essential to morale and wartime effort while presidents and league officials debate how athletes will be affected. Nations, teams, and air power are debated as planners note baseball and other sports may continue or adapt amid war duties. The Junkers Ju-38 is described by RAF experts as versatile in combat roles, including dive bomber and night fighter duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Pitchers Disagree On 44 Prospects
Readable fragments show major league players training for Uncle Sam and discussing the 1944 draft. Names include Private Chubby Drain and Pete Center of the Cleveland Indians, Whitehead a former Giants second baseman, and Lieutenant Herschel Tyous, a former St Louis Cardinals hurler, with comments on wartime personnel and future play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aligustage
Uncle Sam
Daniel Re
Ajor Legne
Iwi
Chubby Drain
Pete Certer
Cleveland Indians
Burgesa Whitehead
Giants
Herschel Tyous
St Louis Cardinals
Formul
Foursune
Whitehead
Woodville
N.cauldier
Alfred T. Than
ML . Airy
Marvin
Lyons
Los Angeles
Calif
White House
Southeastern Grid Loop Plans Ten Teams Next Season
An ambiguous report notes Southeastern Grid Loop considering a ten team field for the season. It references teams like Florida Kentucky and Alabama, mentions athletic directors and university officials, and cites possible resumption of football at Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Grid Loop
Atlanta
Tina
Alectachy
Blu
Neaherlind
Kentucky
I. N Duncan
Auburn
Si Buen
Grote Fia
Gee
Thlane
Udu
Ue Aeason
Alabama
Theatre listings tease a week of shows and stars
A cluttered page previews a week of theatre with named performers and titles like My Kingdom and They Died With Their Booth On Hubby Craven. Listings include Errol Piya, Givia detachand, Eddie Gentur, Dean Morgen, and Heln Jaki among others across Tuesday to Saturday showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick
Wee Geary
Etd Kant ‘Alortiyan
SDAY
Macey
Tne
Sunder
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Wales
New York
National Collegiate
A. A
Phil Hadger
NC AA
Connie Mack, Jr
Meek
Connie, Jr
NAVAL
North Carolina
Luke Ruese
West Virginia
Scotty Hamilton
Mountaineers
Rich.c
Service Dei
Jim West
Peon
Francis J. McCabe
Camp Edwards
Mass
Cotuit
Moroune Ware
Rane
Rainer Studio Deekh Drag
Walgreen
KODAK
Dothan Roofing & SE
Bean
Roof Heating Co
Yerd , Herring, Alos Ren. Rand Largest
Rae
Fla
Southside Granite Co
Fom Klagty
Oyt
Claussen
Boone
Quail
Foorshallee White Prank
Boyce Williama
Tallahassee
Wla
Homerun Harrigan
Migg
Claudia Phelps
Alkea
Pig-a
Zep Wess
Uep Wach
Sane
Olk Gourtth
Washington Senator
Ina
Allen Richards
Penn State
Howard Sarath
New York University
Nittany Lionsedge Violets
Madison Square Garden
By Williams
Sherlock
With Major
Hoopie
AIS
Akeer
Goshen NY Alywell Gahegan
Hanbletoniak Soriety
Lodry
Auwuat
Yonkers NY
Germany
Mir
Ermft Radio Deignma
Ear
Bed Bay Theatre
CHARLES o#c COBUIRN
Margalerite Chapman
Bobby Readick
WM. Gargan
Frank Craven
Harrigan’s
Fang
Reson
Banten
Martin Today
Thurssay
Gleedy Thaeit
Pod Habe Bof Mings
Princess O Rourke
Ronald Coleman
Claydee Solbere
Flawa Naturday
Charles Starrett
the Rangere
Gale Siem
New
Smilin
Jerk
Dorothy Camour
Dick Pool
Ant Vietor Moore
Eddie Gentur
Dean Morgen
Youur Banks
Hale Fearn W
Tawsian
Musee Hiller
Mosday
Luray Heonwtiia
Fred May Iia
Martin
S. Ocr
Ped
Thuis
de Havilland
Princess
Orourke
Charles Jach
Jana Coburn - Carson
Wyman
Amaritin
Davil Troatas
Tares
Ane
Vier
Peetikes
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