Notre Dame trainer Scrap Iron Young to quit at Notre Dame
Eugene Scraper Iron Young, famed Notre Dame trainer nicknamed by Knute Rockne, plans to leave college work to tend his Arkansas farm but will train the Pittsburgh Steelers during winter. He trained more athletes at Notre Dame than any other coach, spent 15 years in the role, and is known for his passion for sport and hands on approach.
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National Trials Set At Grand Junction
Grand Junction Tennessee hosts the National Field Trials starting February 19 on the Hobart Ames plantation. Secretary Reuben Scott said permission from Washington authorities was secured to hold the event, which draws the nation’s top bird dogs.
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Baseball Gets Roosevelt Backing for Wartime Season
President Roosevelt approved a baseball season to boost morale and war work, while stressing players must not slow war production. Byres edict prompted reexamination of athletes, with teams relying on older players and teens for depth. Club quality will hinge on who remains eligible and ready to play.
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Nation's Top Keglers To Bowl In Tourney
Chicago to host a sweeping bowling carnival as 1800 bowlers from 24 states and Canada chase $82,400 in prizes across three events. Petersen individual tourney offers $5,100 and a diamond golf medal, while a 2-1-1 event and a two-man team match push prizes to $12,000. Dom de Vito curates a separate meet with $27,200 in prizes.
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Outdoor fights return to Polo Grounds this summer
Promoter Mike Jacobs plans major outdoor shows at the Polo Grounds this summer with weekly Friday cards starting June 1. The events will run without clashing with the New York Giants night games on the Giants schedule.
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Not Wonderful Memphis Prisoner Sends Cheer From Germany
Capt Currie McWilliams, former Memphis State athlete, wires a message to Wilson Murrah of the Commercial Appeal saying the weather isn’t fine and he’s not having a wonderful time. PGA meet opens in Dunedin for the seniors over 50, with a 36 hole medal play event ending tomorrow. In 1943, more arrests occurred in six months for delinquency among girls than in all of 1941.
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Ga Tech Quintet Plays Preflight Five Tonight
Georgia Tech basketball meets the Navy preflight five in Athens aiming to repeat last week's 41-36 win whereas Billy Williams misses due to preinduction medical at Fort McPherson. Tech alternated results by beating the preflight squad and then falling to Alabama 31 to 26.
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Ducks Scarcity in Louisiana Area
In New Orleans AFP reports Louisiana officials question why 35 million wild ducks are scarce. James Brown, director of the State Wildlife and Fisheries Department, will investigate. Experts say about 140 million ducks left Canada last fall and 25 percent would migrate to Louisiana, but fewer than 5 percent linger for hunting.
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Ocean Bridge Cost of the Golden Gate Span
The Golden Gate Bridge remains the only cross harbor span authorized for the outer ocean mouth. Its construction cost about 35 million dollars, reflecting a major engineering effort of its era.
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Linnaeus Sea System Sparks 18th Century Religious Outcry
The writings of Linnaeus on the sea system in plant life shocked the religious world of the 18th century and were banned for years in several European countries.
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High School Student Breaks Sit Up Record
Roy Woodward a 17 year old from Emporia High School claims the world’s unofficial sit up record with 5866 reps, beating Bill For elie of the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes. The feat required five hours and one quart of milk.
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Tulane Cage Team Downs Miss State in SEC Showdown
Tulane guard Ray Olsen led the Green Wave with 11 points and stifling defense in a 47-35 SEC victory over Mississippi State Maroons. Teammate Dunton led Tulane scoring with 18 points while Billy Howard kept MSU in contention until late in the game.
Satilla Jackpot Wins Continental Field Trial Derby
Satilla Jackpot, owned by Lester Varn of Jacksonville Florida, won the fifth annual Continental Field Trial derby in Waynesboro Georgia with handler George Crangle. Second went to Titanic owned by Dr Bam Orr Black and handled by Fred Bevans. third to Acres owned by Wa Davis with Bert Black handling. The Continental championship stake began yesterday afternoon and continues.
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Welterweight Title Fight Ends in Robison Victory in Cleveland
In Cleveland 10386 witnessed a rough ten rounds as Robinson edged Bell by decision. Bell dropped after a knockdown in the late rounds and finished bloodied but standing. AP scorecard had Robinson seven rounds to Bell's three with a disputed first round even and few low blows called.
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Topflight Jockey Reclassified 1-A
Ted Atkinson, top jockey with 287 wins in 1944, has been reclassified 1-A by his draft board for the third time. He was deemed underweight after two examinations and has two brothers in the armed forces. Atkinson plans to ride for J. M. Roebling and Col. Co. Whitney this season. Eddie Arcaro had a strong year, galloping for Greentree at Hialeah after signing last fall. Other notes mention golf progress by Lite Conn McCreary and a lighter war outlook affecting sports resumes. John Burkin visited the British Museum penguin exhibit for cheer.
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Record Whisky and Beer Sales Hit New High During War
Washington reports government economists say 1944 alcohol spending topped 7.0 billion dollars, signaling wartime tax rates did not curb consumption. The Department of Commerce estimates show spirits, beer and wine purchases rose over 1943, driven by higher excise taxes and whiskey shortages. Church groups plan campaigns, and Rep. Bryson vows to reintroduce prohibition. Distilleries shift to beverage alcohol for 1945 amid continued supply limits.
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New Industry in Mars Hill Still Expands Rug Making
In Mars Hill North, a mountain village, a new hand-made rug industry has grown. About 100 skilled mountaineer weavers have found permanent employment, signaling a local economic shift toward craft production.
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Seaters' Paradise Frost Cave in Carpathians Hungary
A frost covered chamber in the Carpathian mountains of Hungary serves as a year round resort habitat for akators, with walls and floors encrusted by frost crystals making it a notable natural feature and tourist draw.
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