Foot Kurland Returns Leads Aggies In Big Six Basketball
Kansas City summary recalls Big Six and national sports oddities of 1944. It highlights Bob Kurland of the Oklahoma Aggies as a dominant seven foot center, projected to boost Stillwater’s cagers like Bobby Fenimore did for Oklahoma State, with discussion of conference prospects and key rivals in Missouri Valley and Big Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
Tba
Bob Fenimore
Cowboys
Stillwater
Kilrland
A. &M. Cagers
Creighton
Iowa State
Iowa
Cyclones
Louis Menze
Missouri
George Edwards
Paul Collins
Leonard Brown
Robert Heinsohn
Bill Dellastations
Phog Allen
Kansas
Phog
Jayhawkers
Charley Moffett
Phogger
Oklahoma
Sooners
Kansas State
Nebraska
War Today Analysis Sees Allied Resources Pressuring Axis
Stanley Baron reports in the Daily News on how Allied superiority in resources, weapons, and supply chains tests the Axis power. Von Rundstedt is weighed by heavy Allied pressure in key fronts. WWII commentary notes GI Joe morale amid evolving front lines and impending operations.
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Marshall von’ Rundstedt
Superia
Eas
Jtmism
Siorale
Stanley Baron
Daily News
Hilyea
Baron
Baseball Youth Clinics and Scouting to Boost Junior Play
Hugh Fullerton Jr argues for a national push to engage youth in baseball and other sports. He cites NRA and American Legion programs and suggests a scouting network to identify underused areas, plus coaching clinics and local leadership to create stronger junior competition and lasting interest.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
American Legion
National Recreation, Association
F. 5. A. Committee On Physical Fitness
America
F.L. A
Frontline halves of American soldiers join in wartime resolve
The piece contrasts civilian ideals with frontline combat, highlighting the American soldier’s courage and sacrifice. It notes German wedges into the First army front threatening Liege, a key supply base, and a southern thrust toward Sedden. Reports say Liege remains contested and U.S. positions show improvement amid the broader Nazi offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rundstedt
Belgium
Liege
Previousy
First Army
Seddn
Ghote Mutler
Télay
Sanya
Bombing hits Japanese factories in Dec 13 raid
Report from Tokyo radio notes Mitsubishi Hat Su doki factory nearby suffered severe damage in a December 13 raid as war plants were said to be moved underground. Intercepting fighters reportedly claimed many enemy aircraft. Kokuki aircraft plant in Jenan also hit with precision by B2s. Tobacco manufacture city bombed again before dawn Tuesday by South forces.
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Mitsubishi Company
Hatsudoki
Tokyo Radio
Kokuki
Jenan
Gilmer Aims at Sugar Bowl Pass Records in 1948
Alabama freshman Harry Gilmer, hailed by coach Frank Thomas as the greatest passer he has coached, eyes Sugar Bowl records against Duke on January 1. Gilmer, 160 pounds from Birmingham, threw 32 of 66 in Alabama's 1947 season, scoring 30 points in his first year. He targets include Bobby Dobbs 9 straight completions in 1943, Davey O Brien 17 completions in 1939, and Eddie Prokop’s 256 rushing yards in past New Year’s games.
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New Orleans
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Duke Blue Devils
Frank Thomas
The
Tite
Gilmer
Thomas
Uch
Dixie Howell
Joe Kilgrow
Jefferson County
Bobby Dobbs
Tulsa
Tennessee
Davey O'Brien
Texas Christian
Carnegie Tech
Aesrien
Eddie Prokop
Georgia
Tech
Rundstedt Faces Tide Near Luxembourg Front
German offensive slowed after a six day drive as Allied forces regrouped along a 32 mile flank. A night battle 20 miles south of Luxembourg saw 10 tanks and two infantry companies clash at dusk. Germans repulsed and expected action toward Thionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rundstedt
Luxembourg
Karl von Rundstedt
Belgium
Fuca Opera House Presents Old Oklahoma Starring Wayne
The Fuca Opera House opens tonight with In Old Oklahoma a frontier romance starring John Wayne and Martha Scott based on War of the Wildcarts. The piece highlights pioneer grit and romance set against wartime adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el ‘Hardy
South West
Republic
Old Oklahoma
John Wayne
Martha Scott
Thomas Burtis
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Lee Bennett & Sor
Math St
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Hardy
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NEW Universal Drama
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South Pacific
Camp Roberts
California
Opera House
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Tthe
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Italy
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Arabia
Oresh
Grafton Baking Co
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Maple
Maple Ave
Standard @ age Co
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Hamrig
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