Overseas Broadcast Of Series Arranged
War Department announces overseas broadcasts of baseball games with direct play by play. Five powerful shortwave transmitters will beam to England Europe Italy and other regions for troops in Africa and Asia. The first transmission from St Louis will air before other routes, with schedules to follow.
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Tar War Department
Usnsenplene
England
Italy
Adaske
Amerce
Caribbean
el Vibe
Sci
Leeland
Central Africa
Biel
Burma
India
Perean Gulf
Grst
War Department
Indiana Rolls Over Wolverines in Big Conference Win
Indiana surged past Michigan 22 to 0 in a decisive conference opener. Hoosier backfield and passer Bobby Hoernschemeyer led drives in the final three quarters, backed by fullbacks George Sundheim and Harry Jugade.
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AM Arbor
Michap
Indiana
Michigan
Wolverines
Hoosiers
Bobby
College of Pacific Clipped By Son. Cal. Clash
California’s Calilora power surge helped Cal beat the College of the Pacific as Amos Aleneu and Gordon Gray contributed touchdowns. The Trojans used reserve strength to overcome the visiting squad with two passing scores and a late field boot.
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College of Pacific
Cal
TUS Angeles
Sun
Notre Dame Dominates Pitt 58-0 in Historic Win
Notre Dame overwhelmed Pittsburgh 58-0 as Joe Gasparella and Frank Dancewicz led a powerful aerial and running attack. Pitt, led by coach Ed McKeever, used 36 players but could not stop the Irish, who exploded for 45 second half points and saw Bob Kelly score four touchdowns.
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Panthers
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Ed McKeever
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Pitt
Bob Kelly
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Army Rout Tar Heels in 46-0 Season Opener
Army overwhelmed North Carolina 46 to 0 as power and T formation trickery produced multiple touchdowns. Glenn Davis starred with three scores including a 73 yard burst. Dale Hall Max Minor Doug Kenna Dean Sensanbaugher and Felix Blanchard also contributed for the Cadets in the debut victory.
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Army
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Dale Hall
Max Minor
Doug Kenna
Dean Sensanbaugher
Felix Blanchard
Penn Takes Measure Of Duke Blue Devils
In Philadelphia Pennsylvnia upset Duke 1947, Southern Conference champion, by debuting two 17 year old New Jersey players Alfred J. Sita and Anthony Mimsi. The Penn kiddie corps earned 11 first downs to seven, outgained Duke 99 rushing yards to 48 and 48 passing to 48, with Minist as top ground gainer and Sica as Penn’s secondary passer.
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Pennsylvania
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Duke
Franklin Field
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Toms River
N. J
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Gack) Mimsi
Newark
Penn
Black and White Soap Endorsed for Skin Ailments
Local ad touts Black and White Soap as a universal cure for skin problems including eczema fungus ringworm and salt rheum. Claims quick relief and “antuspra” method with a money back guarantee and a 75 year history of success. Ends with daily use suggestion.
Gamecocks Fall to Georgia Preseason Defeat
Georgia Navy preflight forces drove 86 yards in the third period to take a 20 14 lead and later a 52 yard run set up the final touchdown. South Carolina tied it at 14 14 after a safety and a brief surge, but Len Long 52 yard run and a failed conversion sealed a 20 14 defeat for the Gamecocks.
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George Wendt
Len Long
High School Results Across Alabama Mesh
The Associated Press tally shows scores from multiple high school games including Pothan 14 over Troy 7, Wetumpka 0, Ensley 40 over Jefferson County 0, Ramsay 20 over Sidney Lamer 6, Decatur 43 over Wueytown 0, Wartford 34 over Graceville 6, Greenville 8 over Evergreen 0, Athens 19 over Joe Bradley 0, Tuscaloosa High 19 over Talladega 6, Anniston 7 over Starke 0, Qpehka 52 over Southern Institute 0, West Jefferson 14 over Warrior 9, and Enterprise 18 over Samson 0.
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Ensley
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West Jefferson
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Enterprise
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Fireproof paper plates used in British rail baggage car
Fragments describe fireproof paper based plates in Grat Britain used to build a railroad baggage car.
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Ga Tech trounces Clemson Tigers 51 to 0 in opener
Georgia Tech routs Clemson 51-0 at Atlanta as Tech uses air and ground, piling up 323 rushing yards to Clemson's 85. Tech scores in all quarters with 8 of 17 passes including one TD, while Clemson manages only a single pass for 19 yards.
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Tigers
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Yellow Jackets
Wildcats Fall Before Power Of Volunteers
In Knoxville Tennessee defeated Kentucky 26 to 13 as UT displayed a strong rushing attack led by Buster Stephens who returned the opening second half kickoff 91 yards. John Manning subbed for Major and added 73 yards then Jim Parrott added a 177 yard gain on a shovel pass drive. Stephens sealed the win with a 46 yard reverse touchdown late in the game.
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University of Tennessee
University of Kentucky
Buster Stephens
Knoxville
Barlier John Manning
Major
Viet Board
Jim Parrott
All communications systems in Turkey are under government direction
A report states that all communications systems in Turkey operate under direct government control, signaling centralized oversight across media, telecommunication networks, and digital platforms.
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College football results from a packed score sheet
A scan lists numerous games with wide scores and team pairings across divisions. Notable matchups include Army Cadets and Coast Guard, North Carolina versus Holy Cross and Dartmouth, Penn State over Muhlenberg, Notre Dame over Pitt, and Texas Christian versus South Plains. also multiple Midwest and West Coast results with Oklahoma, Ohio State, Michigan, and USC noted among others.
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Cloudbusters Hand Navy 21-14 In Severn Thriller
North Carolina Preflight's Cloudbusters upset Navy 21-14 as Otto Graham, Northwestern star turned foe, fueled the late rally. Graham gathered a punt at the Fliers 30, then pitched to Frank Aschenbranner for a 55 yard TD after dodging Middies to seal the win.
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Navy
Otto Graham
Northwestern
Graham
Hal Hamberg
En. Magse
Baseball Trade Shipping Flager to Reds in Surprise Move
AP reports the Birmingham Barons sold shortstop Walter Flager to the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. Flager, who played a season with the Barons and another with Birmingham, N C in the Piedmont league, holds a medical Army discharge.
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Cincinnati Reds
Paul Florence
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Army
NC State To Face Virginia In Rainy Foreman Field Clash
NC State capitalized on two erratic passes in the fourth period to pull ahead against Virginia in a rain soaked Foreman Field. The Hokies, or Cavaliers, faced key miscues as the game progressed.
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Norfolk, VA
North Carolina State
University of Virginia
Foreman Field
UNRRA Sets 2650 Calorie Standard For Relief Aid
France and Belgium will fund their own relief as UNRRA maintains wartime controls on materials and goods. UNRRA aims to raise national food availability to about 2650 calories per person daily, adjusted by age and work. Allied military authorities handle six month post-liberation relief. UNRRA will take over as areas transition.
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NER
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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
UNHRA
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France
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Italy
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Fragmentary UNRRA note on aid distribution and trade
Fragmentary text references UNRRA aid by France to Greece, with food clothing and gold. Mentions shipping space, preventing black market activity, and concerns over racial or religious funds and political aims. Difficult to derive a clear event or date from the fragment.
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Greece
Ex Adjutant General Coleman Dies At Hospital
Coleman of Albertville former adjutant general of Alabama died in a Montgomery veterans hospital after illness since an August attack. A World War I captain, he served under Gov Graves and led state law enforcement efforts. Surviving are his widow and a sister.
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Ins
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