Navy Line Named Outstanding Linemen of the Week
The Navy forward wall earns weekly praise as the outstanding linemen unit for its performance against Georgia Tech and in earlier games. Included are Don Whit, Edmond Dera, Jack Martin, Captain Ben Chase, Gail Gilliam, and Ben Martin among others, with acclaim from coaches and scouts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Meier
New York
Navy Line
Georgia Tech
Yivenia
Navy
Associated
Notre Dame
Don Whitleft
Edmond Dera
Jack Martin
Ben Chase
Gail Gilliam
Ben Martin
Adminster
Ralph Serpico
Illinois
Prewitt
Tulsa
Bar- Poole
Army
Tommy
Yale
Art
Serpico
Dame
Bob Kelly
Jack Baker
Oklahoma Ag
Allan
Poole
Duke
Howie
Smith
Young
Dartmouth
Brown
Ferraro
Pest Welch
Mike Kchalske
Lowe State
Farhauser
Monte Moncrief
Texas
Aggies Ckle
Nebraska
Gastonis
Tulane
H. J. Nichols
Jim McCurdy
Washington
Groh
Colgate
Bob Levenka
John Davey
Wisconsin
Jers
Ralph Jenkins
Clem
Gordon Berlin
Godwin
Fort Pierce
Fla
Keith Doyle
Strohmeyer
Iowa
War relief fund gains from major league games
Chicago reports the 1942 major league war relief games raised 329,555.47 dollars for the No 1 War Fund and the American Red Cross, with the American League contributing 205 40.37 and the National League 122 270.24. The New York Yankees led receipts with 34 587 while St. Louis tops in the senior circuit.
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Chicago
Ameri- Red Cross
Comer
K. M. Landis
Torday
Association
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Wake Forest Favored In Clemson Tilt
Wake Forests Deacons, with a clear record this season, are favored to beat Clemson in a Southern Conference game. The weekend slate also includes NC State at Virginia Military Institute, South Carolina vs North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke vs Georgia Tech in Durham.
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Richmond
Wake Forest
Deacons
Clemson Tigers
North Carolina State
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Fighting Squadron
Lexington
South Carolina
Navy
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
William and Mary
Washington
Maryland
Griffith Stadium
Duke
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Durham
N. C
University of Richmond
Portsmouth Fleet
Clemson
Tennessee
Georgia Tech
Tigers
Yellow Jackets
Fred Hardison
Fred Sink
Eddie Cameron
John Kers
Garland Wolfe
Marine Detachment
North Carolina
Kerns
Tar Heels
Thad Ellis
Huskies
Gamecocks
Wolfpack
Raleigh
V.M.I
the Feathers
A Eathers
Charlie Richkus
Norfolk
College Grid Games Increase Attendance
A national AP survey shows college football attendance up nearly 25 percent over 1943 at the season midpoint. From 72 colleges, 3,243,330 fans attended games, led by Southern California with 195,000 for five home dates, and Pennsylvania and Ohio State also drawing high crowds.
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New York
Associated Press
Tony
East
Midwest
California
University of Pennsylvania
Ohio State
Pitt
Roundup of baseball figures and football praise from coast to coast
The column notes the death of Leo Bondy and recalls his behind the scenes influence in baseball. It highlights Mississippi State star Shorty McWilliams and a rising young back Bobby Rogers, plus Rogers Hornsby turning down scouting work and California denying a boxing license to a fighter with a poor punch.
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New York
Leo Bondy
Giants
Eddie Brannick
Bondy
Leo
Jack Zeiler
Southern
Mississippi State
Shorty McWilliams
Shorty
Gage
Anderson
S. C
Bobby
Rogers Hornsby
Cubs
California Athletic Commission
White
Fheee
Jaws
Shaughnessy’s T formation reshapes West Coast football
Clark Shaughnessy first used the unized T formation to attack Stanford with Southern California coaches touting two scouts to counter his key strategy. The anecdote captures the early tactical shift and the ensuing coaching adjustments.
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Clark Shaughnessy
Southern California
Stanford
Tar Heels Face Tough USC Test In Carolinas Rivalry
North Carolina and South Carolina prepare for a close battle in Chapel Hill. Coach Gene McEver and Doc Newton guide similar systems with passing, deception, and late-game twists while key Carolina players await Navy transfers after the contest. Curly Kuldell leads the Gamecocks in a balanced clash with Brick Bradford Pat Thrash and Skimp Harrison aiding an aggressive SC lineup.
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Chapel Hill
Gene McEver
Doc Newton
Davidson
North
South Carolina
McEver
Gamecocks
Tennessee
North Carolina
Cherry Point All Stars
Jim Godwin
Tar Heels
Navy
Godwin
Fred Bauer
Bill Gilliam
John Kinsey
Bill Smith
Peter Meronic
Edwin Golding
Ray Walters
Bobby Weant
Jack Foster
Jim Camp
Bob Warren
Birds
Curly Kuldell
Brick Bradford
Pat Thrash
Skimp Harrison
John Tominack
Elgin Field Florida Eagies Seek College Games This Winter
The Elgin Field Florida Eagles aim to form a strong basketball squad this winter and seek invites from college teams. Larry Paffrath of Pitt and Jim Brantner a former Alabama captain headline the standout players. S Sgt Dewitt Arrowsmith from Erie killed in action in Italy after football prominence at South Carolina. Al Randall of Keesler Field a former Nebraska basketballer finally found 14 of his gym shoes in Jackson Mississippi after 18 months away.
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Elgin Field
Fla
Eagies
Larry Paffrath
Pitt
Jim Brantner
Alabama
Dewitt Arrowsmith
Erie
U. of South Carolina
Italy
al Randall
Keesler Field
Miss
Nebraska
Jackson
Randall
Twilight Tear Faces Derby of Horse of the Year Cue
In Baltimore Twilight Tear meets veteran Megogo in a Pimlico race aimed at Horse of the Year honors. The $10,000 added Pimlico feature at a mile and a half drew eight starters including Calumet’s Whirlaway and Greentree’s Megogo. Arcaro rides Devil Diver, Scawthorn Megogo, track fast for the 22 day meet opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Twilight Tear
Oeriver
Megogo
Christiana Stables
H. L. Lunger
Warren Wright
Calumet Farm
Greentree Stable
Payne Whitney
Calumet
Whirlaway
Greentree
W. L. Brann
Challedon
Arcaro
Lord Calvert
Miss R. McClenaghan
Hartford
20th Century Sports Club Extends Undefeated Streak
The 20th Century Sports Club beat Mechanicsville Stamper 13 to 0 on the junior high field to stay undefeated in the city tag football league. Red McFarland and Arer Black shored up defense while Donald Powell and Richard Harris linked passes for scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Overcash
Mechanicsville Staps
Clubers
Stampers
Sport Clubers
Red” McFarland
Arer Black
Donald Powell
Richard Harris
Bob Vaughn
Gene Carriker
Stamper
Terry Walden
Harris
Bill Smith
Carriker
Toy Davis
Logan
Jack Johnson to Appear in Chicago Boxing Card
Jack Johnson, veteran of 40 years in boxing and former heavyweight champion, will present his latest protégé Al Brown from Memphis Tennessee in a preliminary bout before the Lee Savold versus Larry Lane main event on November 8 in Chicago. Johnson’s exact opponent for the main show has not been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jack Kearns
Johnson
al Brown
Memphis
Tenn
Lee Savold
Larry Lane
Vitamin riboflavin in milk destroyed by sunlight
Research at the Agricultural Experiment Station at State College shows riboflavin, the key vitamin in milk, is rapidly destroyed when milk is exposed to sunlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Experiment Station
State College
Gastonia Hosts McCoymen in Big Conference Showdown
In 1944 western high school football action Gastonia travels to face undefeated Green Wave of Gastonia as Greensboro's Purple Lightning meets Salisbury Yellow Jackets. East awaits next week as Rocky Mount and Wilson vie for top spot while High Point and Greensboro clash in scoring races. Standings and injuries noted as teams prep for key contests.
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Billy Williams
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Gastonia
Green
Greensboro
Salisbury Yellow Jackets
R. J. Reynolds
Charlotte Wildcats
Donald Hooper
Curt McDonald
Marshall Newell
Bill King
Roger Hedrick
Joe Price
M. F. Groome
Bols
Bison
Bert Frye
A. J. Reynolds
Green Wave
High Point
Fights Last Night in Brooklyn and White Plains
Readable scraps show boxing matches in Brooklyn featuring Marvin Bryant and Prankie Terry and a fragment from White Plains with Tommy Ro. The text names cities Brooklyn and White Plains and boxers with odds or percentages, but critical details are missing.
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Brooklyn
Marvin Bryant
Dallas
Prankie Terry
White Plains
N. Y
Tommy Ro
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Network Corrections
Radio listings for Wednesday November 4 outline corrections by networks and a long slate of programs across channels. The lineup includes dramas, mysteries, music shows, news briefs, and variety segments with time shifts and repeats noted.
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Just Plain
Bill
Terry Allen
Three Sisters
Dbs
Jack Armstrong
Biu-East Sea Hound
Mbs-Baric
Farrell
Cos
Midnight
Harrigan
Nbe
Lyn Murray
Cbs
Tim Healy
Dick Tracy
Chick Carter
Mbs
Jeri Sullavan
Lowell Thomas
Whbe World News
Henry J. Taylor
Easy Aces
Cbs Basic
Lonenger
West
Blu
London
Kaltenborn
Mrs. North
Jack Carson
Cbs Broadcast of News
Cecil Brown
Lum
Abner
Sunny Skylar
Henry Youngman
Carol
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Eddie Cantor
Frank Sinatra
Joseph Dunninger
Gabriel Heatter
Sienereeg
Saet
T. E. Dewey
Nbec
Chs
Ikkay Kyser
Raymond Gram
Blu Sumer Welles
Ted Malone
Paul Schubert
Nelson Eddy
Ds Scramby Amby
Nice
Cbs-Blu Newcree
South Carolina boots Hawks likely out for season
In Columbia on November 1, 1944 University of South Carolina coach Dee Newton faced injury doubts as the Gamecocks prepared for the Carolina game at Chapel Hill. Jinx Hawks, a tackle turned blocking back, is likely out for Saturday and possibly the rest of the season, while Ralph Hodges and Henry Couch may be uncertain starters at left tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
University of South Carolina Gamecocks
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Dee Newton
Tarheels
Ralph Hodges
Letterman
Henry Couch
Batesbury
Couch
Hodges
Charleston Coast Guard
Hawks
High Point
N. C
Newton
Steve Trewhella
Newberry
University of South Carolina
Navy
Trewdella
Carolina
North Carolina
Guilford County
Allen Farlow
Millie Parlow
Hazel Farlow Ward
Carl Ward
William H. Farlow
Dorothy Farlow
Dougan Farlow
Lessie Farlow
Elbert F. Culler
William Culler
Minor
Foy
Superior Court
High Point Township
H. C. Pitt
Jon
Osborne Street
C. A. York
Majors Hold Draft To Pick Minor Standouts
Chicago November 1 Major league officials, short of stars due to the draft, planned their wartime draft of minor league talent. With big time material drained since Pearl Harbor, scouts showed little enthusiasm for the offerings at the wartime meeting. Some owners planned to bid cash to bolster pools, with prices listed for different classes.
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Chicago
Sam
Pear Harbor
Webkay Banu
Ee Ee
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Penn-Michigan
Texas-Southern Methodist
Iowa Navy
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Hugh Fullenton, JR
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20Th Century Sports Club
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Rocky Mount Owen
Payetteville Svetenee
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Toni Seven
Tolo
Rome
Dom Amoroso
Jersey City
Minneapolis
Jackie Graves
Austin
Minn
T.K.O
Pete Boles
Detroit
Conn
Charles “Cathey” Lewis
Norman “Hi-Ho” Silver
Bridgeport
Baby Sims
Russell Richter
Paterson
N. J
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Johnny Sardo
Revere
Mass
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W. E. Christian
High Point Municipal Court
M. W. Nash
Terry and the Pirates
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