Panama City Tornadoes Crush Young Tigers 31-0
Panama City’s Tornadoes dominate the Young Junior Tigers 31 to 0 in high school action. Coach Craw-Moseley uses a full junior squad to boost experience while the Tornadoes break up two Tigers kicks and build a late lead aided by a double reverse score.
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Cardinals Stymie Williams with Rightward Defensive Shift
Diagrams from photographs show Eddie Dyer’s shift against Ted Williams as the Cardinals defend Williams with a packed right field and one infielder on the left. Lou Boudreau’s Cleveland Indians later adopted a similar left-side defense to counter Williams, prompting Boston fans to urge Williams to hit left.
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Tornadoes Stop Tigers in Wet Field Battle
Dothan Tornadoes shut down a Tiger drive heavy on fumbles and a slick field. Ligon Johnson struggled as the Tigers relied on end sweeps while Teckle Pilcher, Patterson, Elmore shone on the Dothan line and Garner and Powell starred in the backfield.
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Rollins Tars overpower Stetson 20 to 0 in Orlando
The Rollins College Tars defeated Stetson University 20 to 0 in Orlando. Back Cal Peacock and Don Hansen led a late surge, as Rollins scored 18 points in the final nine minutes of the third quarter after a two-point first-quarter safety. It was the schools' first meeting since 1940.
CUA Seeks Government Agency Recognition in Labor Move
A new third labor movement, the Confederated Union of America led by Harry Eller, mobilizes small local unions to seek government agency representation. It reports about 2,500,000 affiliated and unknown numbers in independent unions, while traditional AFL and CIO structures loom large.
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Grebe Demonstrates Notable Water Flight Posture
The grebe is a bird contortionist. It lifts its legs from the water shakes moisture from them and folds them over the back beneath its wings as it prepares to dive or move.
State Attorney General rules trailers can be taxed as real estate
Florida's state attorney general determines that automobile trailers used as permanent residences may be taxed as real estate as more trailers are settling down and becoming homes.
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World's Rarest Metal Actinium Valued At Million-Dollar An ounce
Actinium described as the world's rarest metal is said to be far more powerful than radium and have a longevity about twenty times longer. The piece is valued at 1,006,000 dollars per ounce.
Mechanical Pickers Change Alabama Farm Life
An Alabama economist argues mechanical cotton pickers will cut labor needs by up to half and shift farm work from women and children to home life. Mechanization boosts farm productivity, creates higher skilled jobs, and may lessen rural unemployment while expanding industrial employment and regional prosperity.
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Quick Rising Bread Price Sparks Inflation Tale
Milwaukee anecdote reports a rapid bread price jump as Eugene Eisen buys bread. A salesgirl asks 13 cents, then returns with a ten dollar bill revealing bread now costs 17 cents, illustrating sudden price hikes and inflation mood.
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Ex GI Wins Back Pay for Lost Job in 1945 46
Federal Judge Robert T. Frvin orders The Guilt Of Leather Co to pay ex GI Rennie Nicholas Rush $635 in back salary under the Selective Service Act for failing to restore him to his old job after discharge. Rush served from April 4 1944 with a Dec 11 1945 to March 4 1946 back pay period in Mobile Alabama. It is the first such case in the South Alabama district.
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Lampe Leaves Georgia for Dartmouth Coaching Post
Elmer Lampe former Georgia basketball coach left Athens for Dartmouth College to take the same job at the New England school He was also Georgia's assistant football coach Ralph Johnson to succeed him as basketball coach at Georgia noted in the AP report.
First group of Mormons led across Wyoming in 1847
The first Mormon migration group crossed Wyoming in 1847 under the leadership of Brigham Young, marking a pivotal trek toward settlement.
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