Fortis Gators Preview and World Series Debate
Article sketches Fortis Gators football plans under Coach Tom Lira, preseason practices August 1, and a five conference schedule including Georgia Bulldogs. It notes players from the varsity squad and newcomers, plus a focus on developing from existing personnel. Separate discussion covers World Series transport debates and a university football coaching clinic at the University of Alabama, with remarks on future seasons and local team prospects.
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Gee Ihs
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Well Demester
Allen Susges
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Jack White
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Evpiends
Tests Show Cargo Parachutes Deliver Fragile Goods
Demonstration at National Airport by Pennsylvania Central Airlines and Switlik Parachute Co proves fragile items like china ware watches medicines and phonograph records can be dropped from a DC-3 at high speed onto small targets with little to no damage. Packages were not specially packed and most boxes landed safely despite occasional misses.
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Washington
National
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Switlik Parachute Company
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General Aviation
Eagles Sign George Phillips From UCLA Ro se Bowl Team
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of star fullback George Phillips from the 1943 Rose Bowl UCLA squad. Training camp begins August 39 with the team pursuing the NFL title.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Eagles
Qualifying Under Way For Richest Meet At Tam O Shanter
Qualifying for the $80,000 American Open at Tam O’Shanter Court Club gets under way with 88 pros playing 13 holes for 40 spots. Led by Byron Nelson Snead Byrd and McSpaden, the field includes Turnesa Doser Penna Dodson and others as they chase a return to Nelson’s title. The women’s and all American events run simultaneously, with Carol Freese setting pace in qualifying. Lt Patty Berg and Betty Hicke enter finals automatically.
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Byron Nelson
Sammy Spead
Sammy Byrd
Harold Jug
McSpaden
Lord Nelson
George S. May
Tom O'Shanter
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Snead
Byrd
Ben Hogan
Tom O'Shanler
Carol Babe
Freese
Portland
Ore
Pegey Kirk
Findlay
Dot Kielly
Los Angeles
Patty Berg
U. S. Marines
Betty Hicke
California
STANDINGS AND RESULTS IN YESTERDAY'S BASEBALL BY AP
Yesterday's major league standings show St Louis and Boston leading in the American League with scattered results across the National and Southern associations. Notable scores include New York 6 Cincinnati 4 and Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 3, while New Orleans beat Memphis 9 in the Southern Association. Inducted New Orleans boxer Bernard Teusen reported for his pre induction physical.
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Chicago
GU National
Americs
Detroit
Washington
New Orleans
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Docusen
Ater
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Eddie Lee
Cubs Nicholson Drives RBI Mark Despite Heat
Chicago Cubs outfielder Bill Nicholson, early NL RBI leader, shows steady bat in 100 degree heat. He hit a base cleaning triple against the Phillies to push his RBI total past 30 as he continues batting practice with Phil Cavarella after the game.
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Bill Nicholson
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Dormers
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Phil Cavarella
Romper Brigade Opens Sandlot Tournament in Philadelphia
The Herb Pennock sandlot event features 13 year olds from Passing Valley and Tinicum as Francine Tomlin a shortstop vents her frustration after a default win. David Tomlin, eight, plays keystone for Passing Valley as their team presses into three week tourney action.
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Tinicum
Francine Tomlin
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Mudhens
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Keystone
Death Valley Outfit
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Jim Kryszto
Saturday Night Late Show Listings Uneven Fragments
Readable fragments show names Hetfield George Sanderson Dorlan Gray Dorlan Gray character titles and sparse days. Other entries hint at shows on Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday but text is garbled and incomplete.
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George Sanderson
Dorlen Gray
Doosid O'Groner
Powgy Bysay
Midgets and Ravens Play With Scarce Gear in Ski Fanning 13
Pint-sized players from 32 teams join a crowded tournament adding 25 cents each to a picnic fund. They supply own gear as equipment remains scarce and officials are woundt en soldiers serving as umpires.
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Ravens
Return Of Racing To Saratoga Seen
Saratoga Springs New York AP reports F S Von Stade president of the Saratoga Racing Association says racing will return to Saratoga as soon as conditions permit and hopes it will be next year. The 1945 meeting will be held at Belmont Park due to wartime travel restrictions. Bubonic plague transmission via fleas from rodents noted.
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Senators and Dodgers Surprises of the 1945 Season
The Senators and Dodgers remain top surprises in the 1945 baseball season as DC and Brooklyn deal with travel days. Washington harbors momentum, the Cubs and Cards post wins, while the Pirates extend a five game streak and the Giants edge the Reds in a tense western-division slate.
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Ay King
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Lookouts Defeat Crackers In Low-Scoring Clash
Chattanooga Lookouts beat the Atlanta Crackers 4 to 3 as Jesse Danna pitched the win and held Atlanta to few hits. Harry Chozen extended his hitting streak to 48 games with a single and triple, boosting Mobile’s offense in another late season effort.
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Harry Chozen
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Southern Association
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