Pre-Flight Cadets Set Sit-Up Records Amid War Season
The New York scoreboard reports Cadet Sam Sturgis and Douglas Gordon breaking sit-up marks at 2000 reps during training at the Iowa Pre-Flight school. Cadet John Akers notes feats include 84 87 push-ups and 87 back push-ups while stressing fitness as part of war readiness.
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Tennessee Beats Kentucky In SEC Final After Regular Losses
In Louisville on March 1, Tennessee defeated Kentucky 33 to 30 to win the Southeast Conference basketball tournament title. Coach Adolph Rupp of Kentucky congratulated Tennessee star Johnny Mauer, citing that the Volunteers were just too much when it counted.
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South American heavyweight crown bout tops action from Santiago
Arturo Godoy of Chile out pointed Alberto Lovell of Argentina over 12 rounds for the South American heavyweight title in Santiago. The card also includes racing results and college sports notes from New Orleans New York and Tennessee with multiple performances highlighted.
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Alberto Lovell
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Vardiia Orphan
Boxing Heroism of Ross Proves Ideals in Battlefront
Col. Heintie Miller recalls Corporal Barney Ross as a model of courage in Guadalcanal fighting. The ex Golden Gloves champ used boxing instinct to counter bayonet attacks, carry wounded comrades, and kill 22 Japanese foes, fighting with no crowd or reward.
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Luminary Seeks National Field Trials Honor Again
Grand Junction Tenn March 1 Luminary the defending champion black and white setter faces Rex Village Jake and other rivals in the national field trials. He must repeat last year’s stamina field craft and birdwork to win the blue ribbon as Ariel and Texas Ranger also contest strong performances.
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Houston
Ticket Sales for Series Boom Despite Travel Restrictions
The eight leading teams of the Southern Conference push toward the Joep's 22nd annual basketball tournament as tickets for the seven game series sell briskly despite wartime travel limits. Duke leads with 12 of 13 wins and is top seed, facing VMI in round one. George Washington and William and Mary follow, with N C State, Davidson, The Citadel, and South Carolina also in action. Duke and VMI, GWU, W and M, plus other pairings are set, with Willis Zemer noting strong advance sales from out of town buyers.
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Sports RoundupHints Of Schedules And Draft Talk
New York reports hint California football may cancel games with Notre Dame and Stanford next fall due to transport and staffing issues. Freshman schedules may dominate, questioning value for 18 year olds. Induction, auctions, and coaching notes mix with player updates and guest stars across teams and camps.
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Week's Best Line on Beau Jack Decision
Harry Markson recalls the Bronx cheers after Beau Jack beat Fritzie Zivic last month. Promoter Mike Jacobs praised the crowd’s disapproval as a swell expression.
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Battery types reduced by War Board to standard sizes
War Board reduces 56 varieties of A batteries to two standard types and trims over 175 varieties of B batteries to standard sizes for devices aiding hearing.
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Notice to creditors of William C. Dorsett deceased
Carolina, Guilford County, administratrix C. T. A. Wright announces claims against the estate of William C. Dorsett, deceased, must be presented by February 2, 1944, or barred. All debts to the estate should be paid immediately to the administratrix, Jamestown, N.C.
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William C Dorsett
Jamestown
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B. Lovelace
Owner May Use Motor Boat as an Automobile
Washington NEA motor boat owners can use their boats for personal necessity under the same general conditions that govern automobile owners says OPA Administrator Prentiss Brown.
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Durocher Rejected by Army for Ear Drum Injury
Leo Durocher manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers was rejected by the Army due to a perforated ear drum. The rejection came in New York on March 1 as part of wartime enlistment screening.
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the Lip) Durocher
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Howard Mills Joins Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth
Howard Mills, former left handed pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, attends Signal Corps training at Fort Monmouth New Jersey as of March 1.
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DePaul Nets High Hopes Behind George Mikan
Chicago reports DePaul’s top basketball squad as players rally around center George Mikan, whose height and agility pair to elevate the team as a title contender.
You Buried With WAN Bonds Our Army Hospital Drive
Wartime appeal highlights a 400 bed field hospital costing about 41800 dollars. It stresses modern medical care for wounded soldiers and urges purchases of War Bonds to fund medicine, surgery, and staffing. The message warns a bond may save a soldier’s life or a son.
Civil Service Exam Notice for Foreman and Mechanic
Civil Service Examination scheduled for March 5 1943 at 7 PM in Council Chamber City Hall. Applications due March 3 1943 by 5 PM at Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building. James B Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.
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