Bailey seeks $20000 for national fish survey in Congress
Francis J. Kelly reports from Washington that Senator Bailey of North Carolina asks Congress to fund a $20,000 fishery survey and policy study to boost U S marine resources and postwar food supply. He notes lack of a comprehensive fisheries survey since 1880 and urges farm pond development and broader fish consumption.
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W. Bailey
Leigh
North Carolina
United States
Congress
America
Bailey
Senate
Ley
Beaver Dam
Sal Bailey
Gulf of Mexico
Winter Inventory Reveals Shortages In Fishing Tackle
The writer notes meticulous gun and tackle care then surveys shops for wartime shortages. Spoons hooks and plugs remain plentiful but reels are scarce with dealers mostly stocked out of popular reels and some brands.
Fishing tackle shortage hints at store displays dwindling
A northern trip reveals a dwindling supply of standard brand reels and rare lures in small town shops. Dealers report few left, mail orders steady, prices stable, and a warning to buy now for next season to avoid missing essential gear.
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North Country
Bison Lead Threatened as Six Conference Games Loom
The Western Class A standings may shift after six league games this week. Top team the Bison host Salisbury Tuesday and visit Charlotte Friday while Greensboro presses, Burlington lurks, and Reynolds faces the Bulldogs to close the week. Mendler of Charlotte tops scoring with over 20 points per game. Walker of High Point is second.
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Salisbury
Charlotte
Greensboro Whirlies
Burlington
Loop
Ttonia
Reynolds
Bulldogs
Surengten
Mendler
Mel Walker
Walker
Curt McDonald
Bison Cagers
High Point
Thomas
Greensboro
Long
Panney
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Martin
Butler
Mitchell
Sullivan
Heel Cagers Lead Southern Conference Once More
The UNC White Phantoms remain undefeated in the Southern Conference after a tense weekend. They edged NC State with two late baskets, also defeating Duke and Davidson to sit atop the home standings.
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University of North Carolina
White Phantoms
Tar Heels
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Davidson
Parker argues New York does not need a sports arena
Parker laments revived push for a New York arena with top and taxes. He cites overbuilt stadiums like Yankee Stadium and Sesqui-Centennial Stadium, arguing a municipal arena would drain funds and fail without strong demand and transport access.
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New York
Venice
Grand Canal
Yankee Stadium
Polo Grounds
Ebbets Field
Baker Field
Triboro Stadium
Lewisohn Stadium
Madison Square Garden
Keokuk
Kalamazoo
Philadelphia
National Quail Field Trials Open At Pinehurst
The national amateur quail championship begins today on Pinehurst field trial courses with thirty pointers and setters. Entrants include Louis Bobbitt Winston-Salem Lee White New York Dr O Black E A Brunson Spartanburg S C and Dr W F Vialo Greenwich Conn. Also noting 1943 US steel production estimated at 89 million tons.
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Winston-Salem
Lee White
New York
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E. A. Brunson
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S. C
W. F. Vial O. Greenwich
Conn
Duke Drops Another In Service Team Play
Duke fell to Navy 45-42 while Davidson and State were idle and Wake Forest did not field a team. High Point beat Appalachian 31 to 4 in a North State Conference tilt as several service teams posted wins including Ft Bragg at Raleigh 62 57 over Ft Jackson Rediders.
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Navy
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State
Wake Forest
High Point
Appalachian
Catawba
Ft. Bragg
Raleigh
Ft. Jackson
S.C
Red Iders
Seymour Johnson
Goldsboro
Mar Milligan
Greensboro
Cloudbusters
Norfolk, Va
Naval Air Star
Norfolk Naval Training Station
North Carolina
Siwmmers
Georgia Tech
Chapel Hill
University of Virginia
Golfers to Decide On Charlotte Open Tourney
Charlotte officials weigh hosting an open golf tournament the weekend of 25 26 27 before Pinehurst events. Local golfers expect a decision this week as organizers survey interest and potential venues in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Pineurst
Cubs Outfielder Dalessandro Classified 1-A in Draft
Reading Pa January 31 The Chicago Cubs outfielder Dom Dalessandro a married father of a three year old daughter has been classified 1-A and expects to take his draft physical within a month.
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Chicago Cubs
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Trucks, Tiger Hurler Assigned To Navy
Virgil Trucks former Detroit pitcher was assigned to the navy after induction at Fort Oglethorpe yesterday. He returned to Birmingham to await call to active duty.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Virgil (Fire) Trucks
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Fort Oglethrope
Birmingham
Hugh Hampton Named to All-Star Team in Service Basketball
The Fort Bragg reception center team won the Southeastern Service Men's tournament final and placed three players on the all star squad. First team includes Bones McKinney and Neal Mosser forwards and Cedric Loftis center with Hugh Hampton at forward and Goat Davis as guard. Second team features Lou Fit Jim Weir Leo Mogus Kirk Gebert and Dee Gibson.
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Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Jackson
Reception Center
Cherry Point
Bones McKinney
Neal Mosser
Hugh Hampton
High Point College
Cedric Loftis
Goat Davis
Lou Fit
Jim Weir
Fort Benning
Leo Mogus
Fort Bennings
Kirk Gebert
Dee Gibson
Semi-Pros Must Run Bases In Regular Manner
Chicago January 31 The National Baseball Congress ruled that semi pro players may not run bases in reverse at its opening session. It will test President Ray Dumonts proposal allowing the batter to run to first or third and then around the bases. The tournament begins in Wichita with two certified teams under standard rules. The congress also scrapped a requirement that parks be enclosed.
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National Baseball Congress
Ray Dumont
Dumont
Wichita
World Record Holder To Run At UNC Indoor Meet
Harold Davis the 1943 national champion and world 100 and 220 record holder from Southern Cal will headline the Dixie track classic at UNC’s indoor meet on Feb 12. Camp Lejeune entrants include six national-ranking sprinters and field athletes such as Walter Galliford, LeRoy Vranek, Bob Fitch, Charlie Behan, Bill Christopher, and Ted Wyman, promising a fast event with top marks from Drake and Minnesota competitors.
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Camp Lejeune
Lejeune
Harold Davis
Southern
Cal
Navy
Carolina
South
Davis
Walter Galliford
V.M.I
Galliford
Bob Fitch
Minnesota
Charlie Behan
Illinois Normal
Bill Christopher
Rice
LeRoy Vranek
Illinois
Ted Wyman
Drake
Top Teams Set to Clash in Busy College Basketball Week
A packed six day slate features 15 games with key showdowns in the Big Ten Big Six and Southern conferences. Great Lakes trails with 20 wins while Marquette seeks momentum. Texas Rice clash for leadership as Purdue Ohio State and Northwestern chase spots.
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Purdue
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Bismuth Use Reported Around One Thousand Tons in U S
About 1,000 tons of bismuth were used in the United States in Br. The article notes substantial domestic use of the metal, highlighting its role in industry and commerce during the period.
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Baseball Agents Translate Ambition Into Absurd Feats
In a New York sporting roundup Earl Mann signs ten Cuban players and feeds prospects to win favor while a bear mountain scene shows a four year old in a Dodgers uniform. The New York State Athletic Commission clarifies the lightweight title with a statement about contested winners.
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Atlanta
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Monday Matiner hints at new Jamaica track manager role
John Shevlin of the New York State Racing Commission is considered for Jamaica track manager if he seeks the post. If Billy Herman joins the army, Dodgers second baseman could be Frank Drews from St Paul, a .256 hitter who was to be evaluated this spring. Abe Greene critiques the Gott-Beau Jack bout, noting the near 15 round title fight at about $16.50, though he would hate to pay that price.
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New York State Racing Commission
Mana
Billy Herman
Dodgers
Frank Drews
St. Paul
Abe
Greene
Bike Rider Kendall tops nation as Boston club captain
Quincy Massachusetts rider named nation’s No 1 bike star while Dr Walter Gardner Kendall completes his 54th captain term with the Boston Bicycle Club. The Washington Senators head to Norfolk Virginia for a week of exhibitions against Naval Training Station and Naval Air Station teams. Tony Galento complains after a fight film shows only flashes of his rounds against Joe Louis and many slips.
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Quincy
Mass
Walter Gardner Kendall
Boston Bicycle Club
Washington Senators
Potomac
Norfolk
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Naval Air Station
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
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Boxing official takes new marine post amid service reshuffle
Sgt Joe Louis ends furlough in mid February to attend refresher training before overseas duty with a special service unit. Col Heinie Miller, NBA executive secretary, reports to a new marine post at New River North Carolina tomorrow. Corp Sam Nahem, ex Phillies pitcher turned sports writer with anti aircraft unit, says his brother Joe was driven out of base in papers.
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National Boxing Association
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New River
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Ae Oe
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Service Teams Clash in London Tea Bowl Grid
London to host the Tea Bowl football game between United States and Canadian armies on Feb. 13. U S coach Lt Charles Eisenmann of Superior Wisconsin leads with Pfc Frank Debrowski of Erie Pennsylvania as captain. Canada names Capt E H Leather as coach with Corp M F yan from Minnesota among players.
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United States
Charles Eisenmann
Superior
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Erie
Canada
E. H. Leather
Purdue
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Portland Offered Bout For Lightweight Champs
Promoter Joe Waterman said Portland has been offered a 15 round lightweight championship bout between Sammy Angott and Henry Armstrong for late in March or early in April. Roasting is believed to destroy part of the vitamin A value of beef. Sugar was made from milk weed by the French Canadians.
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Joe Waterman
Sammy Angott
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