Service elevens in college football face attendance realities
The piece surveys service and college teams in the 1944 season, noting Maxwell Field's Marauders and Campbell Kentucky units leading attendance among regional teams. It highlights Miami Naval Training Station's poor record, Montgomery and Fort Pierce Navy squads, and debates safety advances in uniforms and rules amid lingering injuries and fatalities.
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Fort Pierce Navy
Fila
Bill Daley
Miami Naval Training Station
Marendere
Montgomery
Woods
Macon
Wisconsin
Punt Returns and Blocking Highlight Tigers Practice
Dothan High Tigers refine punt returns and short passes in prep for Friday’s clash with Tallahassee Florida. Veterans Wise Underwood Henderson and Ware Horkett pace drills as Franklin Patterson shares kicking duties. Last year’s 20 point loss to Florida looms. coach Ro Water emphasizes precise execution and air attack to avenge the defeat. The Tigers seek a 2-2 start, with previous wins over Enterprise and Sidney Lanier.
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Razorback End Named Week Lineman of the Poll
Arkansas end Mike Schumehyk was chosen as the AP lineman of the week after standout play against Rice. He overruled a 10 yard deficit to tackle George Walmsley after an 86 yard gain and helped block a Rice punt setting up a touchdown that toppled Rice from first in the Southwest Conference. He also moved from left to right end for several gains.
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Mike Schumehyk
Arkansas
Associated Press
Schumchyk
Rice
Little George Walmsley
Glen Rose
Hank Walker
Virginia
Leon Bramlett
Navy
Jack Russell
Randolph Field
Knightlike Players Gear Up For Fast Game
An upbeat note describes players eager for a rapid match wearing minimal armor and relying on coaching rules for fewer equipments. The piece mentions a bow and arrow hunt in the Chattahoochee National Forest with permits issued to 15 from four states, and notes widespread bow hunting across the nation after the war.
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Chattahoocher National Forest
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Grigas Leads NFL Ground Gaining Crowd In Week's Play
Grigas captured the ground gaining lead with seven games totaling 591 yards and passed 123 yards in 8 attempts against Detroit. Paschal dropped to second with 513 yards after a 46 yard effort against Philadelphia. Hutson topped scoring with 68 points and Benton leads catches with 49 for 730 yards. Len Younce puns 41.7 yards per punt. Ken Strang tops field goals with four. Toronto links to Lena Blackburne rumors surface as spring plans form.
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Tech Preps For LSU Tilt In Baton Rouge
Atlanta AP report notes Georgia Tech coach Billy Alexander fine tunes for a Baton Rouge meeting with LSU after a rough scrimmage. Tech hopes to rebound from a 19 13 loss to Duke on foreign soil, aiming for a stronger showing in the Saturday showdown.
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Grant Field
Shift In Army Navy Game Seen As Likely
Washington reports Rep Weiss says Eisenhower appeal may push Roosevelt to move the Army Navy game from Annapolis to a large stadium. The aim is to boost bond sales for the Sixth War Loan drive and capitalize on the teams’ historic appeal.
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Weiss
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Anapolis
Baltimore Stadium
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rep. Weiss
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Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Stimson
A’s Sian Working Pact With Toronto
Philadelphia AP report says Roy Mack, business manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, announced yesterday that the A’s have signed a pact with Toronto. The story outlines a player agreement and potential roster implications for the American League team.
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Toronto
Philadelphia
Roy Mack
Philaelphia Athletics
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