Kombat Kids Lead Red Sox Pitching Roster
NEA Sports report details the Kombat Kids as Boston's pitching staff core led by Cronin with veterans Earl Johnson and Leroy Powell. The feature highlights war service, team depth, and potential lineup changes including Wagner at catcher and York recovering, plus new batters like Dell Flair and Junie Andres shaping the lineup.
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San Diego
Junie Andres
Indiana
Louisville
Wartime Shortage Failed To Dampen Swimming Records
Wartime shortages did not dampen swimming excellence as record after record fell across the nation. Mike Peppe notes world and American freestyle marks from 50 yards to a mile were broken during war years. notable strides include Hank Kozlowski's 271 second 50 yards at Columbus in 1943, Alan Ford's 49.7 for 100 yards in 1944, and Jerry Kershner and Smith’s 400 yard relay records. Adolph Kiefer set 200 yard individual medley mark, while Keop Nakama raised mile pace. The Navy’s emphasis aided the sport, with stars like Harry Holliday and Jimmy McLane contributing to a historic era.
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Mich
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Navy
Harry Holliday
Michigan
Jimmy McLane
Akron
Crimson Tide Sets Fall Baseball and Track Drills
Alabama’s Crimson Tide baseball and track squads open regular workouts after a week of preliminary drills. Coach Millard Howell reports about 40 players expected for initial practice. 15 joined early drills. Track coach Charley Stapp notes Tide strength on the cinder patch is strong as candidates return. Also mentions familiar Red Sox figures in camp and compares to Yankees, with right field candidates including George Metkevich and Joe Cronin praising the group.
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Leon Culberson
Tom McBride
Joe Cronin
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Old Gridders Return To Crimson Tide For Boswell Game
Alabama heroes from the 1940s and 1942 squads headline a charity game at Le Bon Field to honor Charley Boswell. Veterans Jake McAllister Trey Pohlman and Ted Cook lead a sellout crowd of 25 000 as former stars and current players clash in a notable pre warwar charity event.
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Herbert Chapman
Gry Castro
Mike Tumitro
Walter Mileshie
Ray Richeson
Birmingham Barons and Mobile Bears Fall in Southern Loop
Southern league action shows the Mobile Bears losing 4-2 to the Milwaukee Millers in an exhibition at Mobile. New Orleans Pelicans beat the Birmingham Barons 6-3 behind pitcher Jim triple in Cocoa. The Cannamon Lockits topped St Paul 8-7 as two late runs sealed the win.
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Baseball Practice Delay For Dothan Tigers High School
The Dothan Tigers baseball program delays start as high school team plans workouts on the high school field then moves to Wiregrass Stadium. Coach Howater says players will drill focusing on hitting and throwing until moving to the stadium. A game is targeted about two weeks after practice begins.
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Prepare Land Now For Alfalfa Crop
Auburn-Alabara farm advisor says the best alfalfa yields come from starting land prep now. Extension economist stresses selecting land to seed, using water supply where possible, avoiding oats or winter legumes in seed beds. Do not rush a crop on poor land. store fallowed soil to kill weeds. Alfalfa needs liberal phosphate and potash.
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Little Rock Travelers beat Army nine at Keesler Field
The Little Rock Travelers pounded 12-2 at Keesler Field Army nine. They scored five runs in the fourth inning and four in the fifth. Hadley and Anderson allowed 10 hits for St Paul.
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Lane's Black Team Wins Tournament At Country Club
Lane's Black Team defeated Frees Tees by seven strokes to win the country club tournament. Whites led by a 38 1 3 in front, but Lane's Black edged ahead to clinch victory. Reds of Bob Wada finished runner up, Blues struggled but may enter another event, with club secretary Mrs Beck noting prize distribution.
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August Crops Outlook Cited by Farmers and Mr. Lowery
The fragment notes farmers waiting for late August to assess crop readiness. Mr. Lowery comments that the late timing may affect returns and that a good chance to fall exists as the crop stands prepare. The wording reflects a historical rural insight into harvest timing.
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Golf Tournament Draw Set by Secretary for Swords Event
The secretary announced a draw for 38 professionals to compete in the swords event. Eighty eight golfers entered the tournament with participants split into winners and losers as the competition unfolds.
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