Navy grid iron stars loom in fall season
AP reports Navy adds Don Whitmire and Bob Jenkins to its backfield, with Capt Whelchel noting Midehoman peak. World Series interest grows in England as American soldiers play. Harness mutuels top 2.76 million at Empire City. Fort Benning infantry shift to a dry-field game with 2,000 Marines assembling bleachers in 22 minutes. Whitey Kulick guest star features duck hunting verse. Hank Borany tipped for third World Series game. Harry Brecheen shines for Cardinals. Nicknamed The Cat in fielding signals Yankees’ interest.
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LSU Coach Warns of Brutal Games After 3427 Victory
NEW ORLEANS AP Coach Bernie Moore of Louisiana State University warned that brutal football games like the 3427 win over Georgia could end the season early with fewer games. He told the New Orleans Quarterback Club that if the style continues, coaches and spectators may be dead. Louisiana State won on the final 40 seconds.
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Fans Quit Parks As Baseball Nears Finishing Stretch
Baseball season tumbles toward the end with pennants decided and World Series on minds. Reds pursue momentum at Cincinnati while Phillies fall to Clyde Shoun’s five hit victory. Tigers drill Red Sox in Boston. Yankees edge Indians as Borowy nets 14th win, Cubs beat Giants in 13th.
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Musial Appling Close To Batting Title
In the final days of the season Stan Musial of the Cardinals leads with a .348 average, two points ahead of Billy Herman of the Dodgers at .330. Luke Appling trails at .320, with Ralph Hodgin of the White Sox buttoning the gap as Hodgin needs over 400 at bats to be eligible for the American League title.
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VMI Aims for Revenge vs Davidson Wildcats
VMI seeks revenge after last year's 24-6 loss to Davidson, with a squad of 17 year olds aiming to spark a comeback in the Southern Conference showdown in Lexington. Clemson, North Carolina State, and Presbyterian also feature in the weekend slate as other conference games loom.
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Former Rose Bowlers To Battle Gamecocks
Former Rose Bowl opponents gather for a campus showdown against the University of South Carolina next Saturday at Fort Benning’s Voth Infantry. Led by Capt Tee Pohork the lineup features UCLA’s Bob Waterfield and Georgia’s Frankie Sinkwich from a star-studded backfield with NC and LSU connections and several University of Kentucky and Davidson alumni. The Corsair jet plane accelerates at 490 mph as a contrasting aviation note.
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Wake Forest at Maryland game disrupted by attendance
South Carolina officials said fleet footed John Tregon would complete naval training this week but Gamecocks chose to play at Fort Benning Ga. The 18,000 seat stadium will host the 170th Army entry event after heavy attendance forced change from Melton Field, impacting the year’s schedule.
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Standings and yesterday's results across leagues
American League results show Cleveland losing to New York five to two while Detroit defeated Boston six to three. St Louis record stands 4-7 with Philadelphia 9-6 and Chicago 2-2, Washington 1-1. Upcoming games list Meveland at New York and Detroit at Boston. National League results list New York beating Chicago 9-10 in 13 innings and Boston 3, St Louis 2, Cincinnati 3. Schedule shows New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Boston at St Louis.
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Cadet Steaher Aterber Joins Navy Cadet Training
AP reports Bob Aterber, ex Chicago Bears quarterback, begins Navy aviation cadet training after four passes in NFL. He played at Missouri and was a standout in the college All-State win over Washington. He will report tomorrow to DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana for training.
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Dothan Threatens Troy In Prey for Friday Showdown
Dothan High Tigers prepare for Friday clash with Troy Bengals at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. Heweamen coach M R Hewes emphasizes defense and passing drills after a week of workouts and a 41 0 loss by Troy to Central High Phenix City. The Tigers seek improved blocking and coordinated routes as both teams brace for a high stakes grid duel.
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Southworth Signs to Lead Cardinals Champ Bid Next Year
In St Louis AP reports Manager Bally Southworth signed to run the 946 Carding conuba team as they aim for back to back World Series titles. The Cardinals, fresh pennant winners, plan a strong pace with Ernie White likely to start again, as Vanderbilt previews a separate college football note.
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Pigs Get Clean Home Near Welch West Virginia
Harper Kinzer runs one of the state’s most modern pig farms at Wanda Shop Hollow near Welch. His operation features a 109 by seven foot long building with 18 pens, automatic feeders and running water from a bore, reflecting a shift from old style hog wallows to cleaner housing.
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Prisoners Of War To See USO Movie
Frank Cross, director of the USO Club, announced a film for this week The Major and the Minor starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland will be shown Tuesday night as entertainment for prisoners of war The showing is part of a USO program at the Va Cky eech venue with proceeds aiding German prisoners in captivity.
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