Early Season Sucker Spearing and Freshwater Fishing Tips
A reminiscence of pre season fishing in southern Michigan detailing night spearing suckers, using gunny sacks and gasoline torches, plus larger stream sucker fishing with earthworm bait. It notes catches from a Lake Superior tributary and promotes fly rods, worm bait, and small lines for pre season sport. Includes mentions of chub horned dace, channel cat, rock bass and practical table use. Address inquiries to Jack Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ich
Lake Superior
Tooth decay a persistent historic health problem
A fragment notes tooth decay as a long standing public health issue from early history. It mentions pervasive decay and ongoing concern without detailing events or dates.
Afternoon Radio Schedule Highlights and Time Slots
A historical radio grid shows daytime and afternoon programs with titles such as Ma Perkins Right to Happiness and Portia Blake. The listing includes multiple serialized dramas and variety segments along with designated start times and a morning block of daytime classics and dramas.
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Ternoon
Ma Perkins
Portia Blake
Betty
Ged
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Program Lineup
A detailed listing of Monday February 28 Eastern War Time radio programming from 6:46 pm to 1:15 am. Includes Front Page Farrell Captain Midnight Serenade to America Jeri Sullavan’s Long Show and more. Features News Reports, War Commentary, serials, concerts, and variety shows across CBS NBC and ABC networks with guest stars and musical acts.
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Farrell
Captain Midnight
Mbs
Nbe
Bill Uincy Howe
Dbds
Ayer
America
Lyn Murray
Cbs
Tim Healy
Bdlu
Dancing Music Orchestra
Jeri Sullavan
Dbe
Jack Armstrong
Biu-West News Time
Volney Hurd
Lowell Thomas & Newecast
Henry J. Taylor
Bic-Basie
Biu-West World News and
Dbs
Fred Waring
Nbc
Horace Heldt
Hie
Big Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbsa
Ed Sullivan
Cbc
Nabe Lone Ranger
Cbs Basia
Cbs the Army Air Forces
Kaltenborn
Parks and Warren
Biu
Cecil Brown
Lum
Abner
Biu Fulton Oursier
Arlene Francie
Pbiu
Cbs Basie
Voorhees
Nbe Counter Spy
Radio Theater
Gabriel Heatter
Bob Ren
Doe
bin Ul Winchell
Jerry
Nhe
Raymond Gram
Eames
Screen Guild Players
Che Henry Gladstone
Education For Freedom
Showtime
Cbs-East
Blondiewood
Cbs & Biu
Charlotte Bowler Caps Open Singles Title
Joe Josephs of Charlotte won the North Carolina open singles bowling title with a 10 game total of 1 254 in Raleigh. W McDaniels of Winston Salem was second with 1 211 and Pete Tyson of Greensboro and William Carson also competed.
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Raleigh
Joe Josephs
Charlotte
North Carolina
W. McDaniels
Winston-Salem
Pete Tyson
Greensboro
William Carson
Byrd Leads Final Round Showdown in New Orleans Tourney
Sammy Byrd holds a two stroke edge over Harold McSpaden entering the final 18 holes of the New Orleans $5,000 war bond golf tournament at City Park. Byrd fired a 69 with eight birdies while McSpaden carded a 71 to drop to second. Byron Nelson and Claude Harmon posted 71s to stay within reach as 5,000 spectators watched on a windier course.
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New Orleans
Sammy Byrd
Harold McSpaden
McSpaden
Byrd
New York
Meton
Byron Nelson
Claude Harmon
Nelson
Chick Harbert
No. 1
City Park
Dodds Eyes Four More Indoor Record Chances
Gil Dodds of Boston dominates the indoor mile scene at Madison Square Garden, clocking 3:01 for three-quarters and 4:08 for the mile, but finishing the last 440 in 67.3 seconds. AAU officials caution the 3:01 cannot be a record due to only two clockers. A new rival, Ollie Hunter, emerges from Columbia Midshipmen to test Dodds.
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New York
Gil Dodds
Boston
Dodds
Madison Square Garden
Dan Ferris
AAU
Ferris
Michigan
Bob Ufer
Ane
Ollie Hunter
Columbia Midship School
Ollie
Midshipmen
Army
James E. Sullivan
Steprmana
Pp Hulse
New York A.C
A.A.U
Golt
Ensignus Warmerdam
Cleveland
Jack Defield
Minnesota A
Auburn President Deniel Voyles Named Coach
Auburn signals continue negotiations for a new football coach as Carl Voyles, William and Mary mentor, is connected with Auburn. Auburn officials deny a formal offer while confirming talks, tracing Voyles’ past as Wallace Wade’s top assistant at Duke and a 1942 Southern Conference champion with William and Mary.
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Auburn
Deniel Voyles
Ala
L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Carl Voyles
William and Mary
Duncan
Voyles
Richmond
UPI
Dispatch
Times-Dispatch
Wallace Wade
Duke
Navy
Dartmouth
George Washington
Durham players tie for third with 1196 points
C Etheridge Jr of Durham led individuals with 157 points as Red Cross drives for more support in 1944.
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Durham
C. Etheridge, Jr
RED Cross
Public Considers It a Privilege to be Hooked
New York readers learn Alsab was ordered out of a race at Hialeah by veterinarians who cited a bowed tendon. Owner Al Sabath disputes the diagnosis, claiming a growth related to safety and demonstrating the horse’s speed in a postrace workout. Belief in public protection and skepticism toward tracks color the debate. Belmont Park will print daily programs free of ads, aimed at aiding bettors.
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New York
Alsab
Hialeah
al Sabath
Sabath
New York Courses
Belmont Park
Controversial Sports Voices Stir Debate Across Eras
A collage of questions from a sports column probes management at Aqueduct the New York State Athletic Commission potential promoters a boxing inspector and boxing and baseball concerns. It also asks about Don Meade military service reactions and a postponed Larkin Armstrong bout in Boston.
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John Shevlin
Aqueduct
Dewey
New York State Athletic Commission
Herbert Bayard Swope
Willie Ritchie
California
Lew Hawhands
Henry Armstrong
Lew
Don Meade
Don
Boston
Temple Jumps Into Spotlight as Army Holds Undefeated
The Black Bison basketball team heads to Reidsville for their final regular season game before the Western Class A tournament. A win would push their record to 20–1, with the UNC B squad beating them recently. Coach Simeon may rest starters for tourney prep. The six other tourney teams include Greensboro Salisbury Charlotte and Burlington. Opening night games set for 7 00 Salisbury vs Gastonia and Greensboro vs Charlotte with Reynolds vs Burlington at 9 30.
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UNC
Simeon
Winston-Salem
Gaston Se Basen
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
Burlington
Gastonia
Glensboro
Reynolds
Bison
Paul Brown to name successor as Ohio State coach in Navy era
Ohio State coach Paul Brown will pick his own successor when he enters the Navy, signaling a shift from the prior practice of firing a coach and staff. Lieut Jim Burchard, ex New York sports writer, aims to bring Allied service tournament winners on a US tour amid debates over new night-game arm attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Brown
Ohio State
Navy
Ohio
Jim Burchard
New York Sport
Allied Service
United States
Ers
Landis
Three Hs Lead Purdue Basketball Stars
Daily Ledger notes Jimmy Murphy of Canton Alabama cites Purdue basketball stars Hoffman Haag and Horn as this era's top performers, contrasting with past three B's fame. The piece also mentions widespread standout players described as 4 F's at other schools.
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Jimmy Murphy
Canton
Daily Ledger
Purdue
Boilermakers
Hoffman
Forty-Eight Eligible For 54th Running Of The Preakness
Forty eight three year olds were listed as eligible for the 54th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 13. The field includes one filly Pallene and two geldings Westminster and Jezzahel among 48 eligibles. Notable colts include Grampe Image Pressure Director J E Pensive Smolenska Professor Lee By Jimmy Crispin Jezzahel and Pukka Gin.
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Donald Sanders
Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico
Marland
Laurel
Bowie
Havre de Grace
Belair Stud
Pallene
Walter M. Jefford
Westminster
John Marsh
Jezzahel
A. J. Abel
Grampe
Brookemeade Stable
Ella K. Bryson
J. E
Calumet Farm
Consolidated Maryland
Platter
H. J. Mohr
Royal Prince
William ‘Helis
Aes Zenith
A. C. Ernst
Alerter
Harry Lamontage
Rodney’ Stone
Marsh
Occupy
Warren Wright
Twilight Tear
Weyanoke
Durazna
Bellwether
Cocopet
Gay Bit
Notable facts from sports lore and league finances
The piece notes Oscar Mathew Battling Nelson as the full name behind the famed fighter. It explains the NHL playoff purse distribution: about 65 thousand dollars total, split with half to the top four teams by regular season standing and half based on playoff results. It recalls Ford Frick as a former college professor who taught journalism to Frank Frawley of the AP in Los Angeles.
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Battling Nelson
Oscar
Mathew Battling Nelson
National Hockey League
Ford Frick
Frank Frawley
Los Angeles
Rickey weighs baseball school idea in Florida training plan
Veterans Johnny Cooney and Paul Waner would train at home in Sarasota as Branch Rickey weighs a youth baseball school concept for the district but backs off fearing violation of a no southern training rule. Swedish rivals Gunder Haegg and Arne Anderson set first year meeting in Gothenburg on dune 14.
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Johnny Cooney
Paul Waner
Sarasota
Fla
Branch Rickey
Gunder Haegg
Arne Anderson
Sweden
Gothenburg
Naval and Army Flyers Share Athletic Echoes Across Camps
Vice Admiral Ben Moreell, once a top college athlete, led the Washington University track team and starred in football in 1913. Lieut Robert Parsons, a former Eastern States gymnastics champion from Springfield, seeks to spark tumbling among cadets at Corsicana field. Marine Lieut Nicholas Padgen, ex Creighton and Chicago Cards center, departs Cape Gloucester with a note that artillery work feels like blocking a tackle.
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Nicholas Padgen
Creighton and
Chicago Cards Center
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Irying
Bears
Owls Upset Western Michigan Shifts Temple Into Spotlight
Temple, once dismissed at season start, upset Western Michigan 55-51 to grab national attention. The Owls join Army, Muhlenberg, Utah, St. John’s, Kentucky in postseason chatter while St. Joseph’s and Pittsburgh also vie for invites.
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New York
Temple
Western Michigan
Philadelphia Owls
St. J ‘S
Madison Meon
Muhlenberg
Utah
St. John’s
Kentucky
St. John's
Washington- Jefferson
Penn State
Newsom to Discuss Salary with Athletics this Week
Connie Mack plans talks with pitcher Bobo Newsom this week over compensation after Newsom, 4 F due to an old knee injury, was acquired from the Washington Senators in a midwinter swap for Roger Wolff. Newsom’s Hartville South Carolina home reported he would travel to Philadelphia to discuss terms.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Bobo Newsom
Connie
Bobo
Washington Senators
Roger Wolff
Athletics
Newsom
Hartville
S. C
Veteran in Danville Sends Daily Morale Letters
Danville Pa World War I veteran Evan Griffis in a wheelchair writes between 25 and 30 letters weekly to service members to boost morale. He maintains contact with soldiers, sharing news and encouragement from home.
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Danville, Pa
Evan Griffis
Danville
Championship Amos Triangle Tilt Tonight
The final game of the Municipal League playoff series between Amos and Triangle is set for tonight at the Y at o o clock. Triangle seeks revenge after winning the first game 39 to 34, Amos answered with a 45 to 40 victory in game two. Carroll led Triangle with 20 points while E Farlowe had 12 for Triangle and is expected to start at center with Snipes Byrd Dawson and H Farlowe at guard positions. Amos eyes back to back titles led by Carroll Wright Uedrick Grissom and Thomas in the starting lineup as defending champions.
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Amos
Triangle
E. Farlowe
Carroll
Snipes
Byrd
FE. Farlowe
Baugh Tops Pro League Punter Achievements Highlighted
Baugh named top punter with a 45.9 yard season average and an 8 yard boot against Detroit on Nov 14. He posted five punts over 70 yards, led Washington with 43.1 yard team average and the lowest opponent return distance. Winscherf and Kinscherf ranked among leaders with strong showings in rain and mud games.
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Faw
Baugh
John Winscherf
New York Giant
Kinscherf
Detroit
Redskins
New York
Move to Restrict Piedmont League Within Virginia
A Virginia only Class B Piedmont league is a possibility again this season as Brooklyn could locate its franchise within the state. Directors invited Durham to move closer in to ease wartime travel and schedule commitments while considering an enabling act for Brooklyn to move its farm club. Virginia clubs include Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth Lynchburg and Roanoke with Durham still in contention. Harold Roettger said no decision until site reports are ready and Newport News and Petersburg have been noted as past supporters.
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Richmond
Virginia
Piedmont League
Brooklyn
Durham
N.C
Rooklyn
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Harold Roettger
Blyn
Anc
Newport News
Petersburg
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Jack Welch
Illinois Conservation Department
Sethews
Navy Band
Betty Grover
Fred Warine
Carol Sisters
Firestone
St. John
Charlotte Bowler Caps Open
Enterprise Sports
Braves
BY Jack Sordi
Kor Coleman
Boston Braves
Stape Elevated
Casey Stengel
Parker
Dan Parker
Norman Bel Geddes
Reidsville
Higs
Black Bison
Owls
By Ted Meier
New York University
Moon
Arkansas
East
Long Island
Pson Naval
Canisius
Colgate
Cnue
Soo
Iowa
Northwestern
Depaul
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
Toledo
Iowa State
Oklahoma
Cyclones
Sooners
Kansas
Texas Aggies
Rice
Rain Tech
Louisville
Tulane
Georgia
Louisiana State
Norfolk Naval Training Station
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Pacific Coast
Washington
Bonelifornia
Friendly Aceage Store
N. Main
Atlantic
Atlante Company Breweries
Atlanta
Chattaneage
Orianda
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