Sports Notes and Names From A Vague Page
The column lists various sports items and names. Jeter and others appear in Army related notes, with mentions of coaches, races, and upcoming meets. Alfred Robertson is linked to a claiming price. Meyer Levin memory cup planned by New York’s Service Dept for a soccer team. Joe McCluskey conditioning and Greg Rice in a 2 1/2 mile at IC meet. Wayne University guard Jos Czyglel missing in North Africa prompts a letter from George Sherman.
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New York
Hakana
Meyer Levin
Colin Kelly
Hes Eoccer
United States
Wavy Saeut
Joe McCluskey
North Carolina
Greg Rice
Cethic University
Joseph F2czyglel
Wayne University Cuard
Africa
George Sherman
Wayne
Jos
Tide Opens Spring Grid Work Monday
Alabama will begin spring practice next Monday without star sophomore fullback Bobby Tom Jenkins who has left to join the Army Air Forces. The 165 pound back, praised by Coach Frank Thomas as potentially the greatest fullback he ever coached, hails from Talladega and scored key TDs against Tennessee and Boston College. His departure comes with the loss of 14 graduating seniors and multiple underclassmen entering the armed services.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Sophomora
Bobby Tom Jenkins
Frank Thomas
Army Air Forces
Jenkins
Talladea
Tennessee
Boston College
Armed Services
Duke Indians Top Southern Cage Meet
In Raleigh the 22nd annual Southern Conference tourney moved to the second round as Duke and George Washington remained strong. Duke faces the Citadel in the semifinal, while George Washington meets Davidson. Peters of Davidson led with 17 points in a 61-30 win over NC State.
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Raleigh
N.C
Duke
George Washington
Blue Devils
Citadel
Light Brigade
Blue Devil Throne
Tuetts
Davidson
Tommy Peters
N. C. State
Wolfpack
W.M.I
Colonels
William & Mary
South Carolina
Gamecocks
Giants optimistic as front offices flood with candidate mail
Pro grid officials report a flood of letters from aspiring players. Giants president Jack Mara and coach Steve Owen praise early responses while noting talent shortages and plans to trim the 33-man roster for 2. The team considers local defense work and weekend play to build depth, citing Paterson as a model.
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Orld
Steve
Jack
Teve
Bill Abbott
Texas High Team Is Praying Cage Outfit
In Austin AP report, five Jeff Davis Panthers of Houston kneel in a circle before games and at overtime prayer breaks to steady themselves. The team, 26-51 through 77 games, defeated Waco 47-41 in overtime to stay favored for finals.
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Austin
Texas
Jeff Davis Panthers
Houston
Panthers
Waco
DiMaggio Brother To Remain In Navy
SAN FRANCISCO AP Dom inick DiMaggio’s vision in his right eye may be a trifle weak but the deficiency is not enough to bar the baseball star from duties on a coast guard picket boat out of Treasure Island The Navy says DiMaggio may have lost an eye in an all star game at Cooperstown N Y when his glasses shattered chasing a fly Don Io w brother of Joe DiMaggio is in the Army
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San Francisco
Dominic DiMaggio
Treasure Island
Nevy
DiMaggio
Beaton Red Sox
Cooperstown
N. Y
Don Io
Jon di Minggio
New York Yankee
Chicago fires blaze through vacant lots set city records
Cleanup Chicago reports the city faced its busiest day on record as 480 fire alarms rang for fires in vacant lots. Firefighters battled outbreaks for hours, with a 24 hour high of 288 incidents, reflecting an unusual surge in total blazes.
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Chicago
Extra Shoes For Athletes Says OPA
AP FEATURES Washington says shoe rationing will not leave sports games without footwear this year. The Office of Price Administration allows professional athletes to obtain extra coupons to keep two pairs of athletic shoes on hand. No manufacture limits apply to sports shoes except golf shoes barred by WPB. OPA Survey branch notes athletic shoe stock levels at dealers were roughly normal for spring.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
WPB
OPA
Dothan Soldier Heads Marianna NCO Club
Sergeant Donald Tolleson of Dothan Alabama led the Marianna Army Air Field NCO Club election, with First Sergeant James Morrison of the 605th named secretary and Master Sergeant Rufus Young elected treasurer. Other notes include Arkansas coach salary debate and a postal promotion for Private Sam E. Tindell at Fort Benning.
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Techn
Donald Tolleson
Dothan
Ala
Tertey
NCO Club
Marianna Ary Air Field
Ollicera
James Morrison
Sar- Kent Rufus Young
Finance
Devied Treasuer
Dothan Guard Unit Seeks More Recruits
Dothan Company No 1a of the Alabama State Guard seeks men aged 18 to 65 in Houston County to fill a 65 member quota. No prior military experience required. uniforms and equipment furnished. Armory meetings every Monday night. those joining may gain preliminary training and potential promotions.
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Dothan Company No. 1A
Alabama State Guard
Trendore Jackson
Houston
State Guard
Tie Dothan Company Meretel
Crntein
Campany
Mannee
Pecrulti
John PL Shesly
Ft. O. Byrd
Jackson, Coleman
Cannady
Livie vs Beau Jack Bout in Madison Square Garden Preview
Garbo era boxing chatter centers on Livie as underdog against Beau Jack at Madison Square Garden. The piece notes past clashes with Fritz and Zivic, predicts a sell out and $73,000 pot, and discusses promoter plans and fighter bargaining, including Fritz’s talkative persona and potential payoffs.
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Beau Jack
York
Fratag
Lesuibe
Madison
Quare Garden
Cape
Waika
Abe Leather
Fritele
Rounda
Fritzeroo
Mike Jacobs
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Giants' Bill McGee To Pitch On Farm
AP reports Bill McGee of the New York Giants will pitch on the home front this season, farming in Calhoun County. He has moved farm labor to I A status, shipped hogs to market, and cut a tree he deemed unsafe, injuring a finger while clearing wood. He hopes to return to baseball if needed.
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Edward
Kitch Hardin
I-A
Meer
Bearonal Change Chicago Food Rationing Echoes Vintage Pantry
AP reports rationing and wartime shortages rekindle memories of grandparent era as households cope with limited staples. The piece notes vinegar and pantry items restored in demand, reflecting a cautious return to older culinary habits amid supply constraints.
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Chicago
Boudreau Best Shortstop Of The Era Says Feller
The article reports Hall of Fame pitcher Feller praising Lou Boudreau as the best shortstop of his era, with Cronin and Beaton also noted as contenders. It mentions Feller, then a Navy chief specialist, and references Joe Cronin, Phil Rizzuto, and Jim Jeffries in context. It concludes with notes on California athletic commission bout limits.
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Ali Imlosia
Peller Rand
Joe Cronin
Beaton
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Don Cronin
Geome
Feller
Boudreau
Phil Biassute
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