Joe Louis Returns Home From War Boxing Tour
Joe Louis arrives in New York after a six month boxing exhibition tour through Europe and Africa. He says he faced punches from Germans and sparring partners and expects to defend his title if the war ends soon. Louis, 30, toured 14 months with 8 months of combat, spoke to nearly 2 million troops and will report to Camp Shelby for a furlough decision.
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State School Booters Open Season With Win
State School for the Deaf varsity soccer opened the season with a 4 0 victory over Glade Valley as Bankert and Baraty scored in the first two quarters. The wartime schedule includes Walkersville Middletown and Brunswick with plans for Alumni game on October 21 and Behrens as athletic director directing all varsity and junior varsity teams.
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Brunswick
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Doughty Glade Valley
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Donahoo
R. L. Jones
Bowman
J. McKenny
Sahm
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Rubinstein
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Liberto
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Irvin
State Game And Fish Association Elects Baltimore
Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association officers were re elected at the annual meeting in Druid Hill Park. J Hammond Brown was elected to a fifth term as president with Joseph W. Brooks Jr and Nicholas G. Penniman as first and second vice presidents. All officers and 16 executive board members are from Baltimore. The group, incorporated 1895, plans a golden jubilee in spring 1945 marking 50 years since its 1895 establishment. Former presidents Talbott Denmead and Merle Yowner noted as living.
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Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association
Druid Hill Park
Old State Game Group
J. Hammond Brown
Joseph W. Brooks, Jr
Nicholas G. Penniman
Harold Smith Kelmer
Granville C. Swope
Brown
Talbott Denmead
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
Chicago
Merle Yowner
Maryland Sportsmen’s Luncheon Club
Fourth Boxing Card For Hagerstown Fans
Hagerstown boxers and fans prepare for the fourth boxing show of the year at the Hagerstown Armory featuring 36 rounds including two eight round bouts. Vince Tuminello faces Harry Diduck in one main ten round pairing, with Johnny Ditto meeting Tommy Daniels in another eight round conflict. Joe Wannun fights Ed Melnick in a six-rounder, while Carrington McNutt meets Harry Fulton in a second six-rounder. Four round preliminaries include Jackie DeTaven and two young locals from Waynesboro and Hagerstown. Ed Brockman of the Maryland State Athletic Commission will referee. First bout at 8:30.
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New York
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Carring
Ton McNutt
Jackie DeTaven
Camp
Waynesboro
Ed Brockman
Maryland State, Athletic Commission
Getaing
Frederik
Grove
Military Bowling League Latest Results
October 17 results show Post Eng. 1 Quartermaster 3 and Navy 0 Army 0. Standings list Woob Pet Quartermaster 3 and Navy 0 with 1,000 point totals. Co. A and Transpt show mixed scores including 1,000 and 333 point tallies.
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Little World Series Shares Hit Record High Funds
Baltimore fans paid 50 cents to see the Little World Series games, boosting the players share to 275 197 dollars for the four games. Winners receive about 40 percent of receipts, while losers split the rest. Attendance set a minor league mark as Louisville's two games each tied the series. Track to reopen in Los Angeles with Santa Anita meet and charity days. 4-H club session discusses war time foods and clothing projects plus lessons in darned stockings. Homer noted for three square meals quote.
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Miss Howard
Maryland
Marion Wins Series to Tie World War II Baseball Finals
The Cardinals sweep the Browns in Games four through six to force a 4 2 series finish and claim the World Series lead conditions as the 1944 season closes. Marty Manon shines on pitching and defense while St Louis ties the modern low error record with one error in six games. Mariners and Browns personalities depart for home as plans for service involvement are noted.
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Second Ate Fore of Coloradia in 161st place
Orioles take lead in World Series action as Peltier and Embree spark the Orioles in a four to shutout effort against the Lomipvdte Colonels. Lewisville turers pile up 13 safeties and power the bid to jump in front before two games remain. Unclear names and places follow with fragmented references to San Diego, New York, and battle lines as the scoreline appears tangled.
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Witte Mere
Sonmsville
Ballinere
Woyney
Midwest Dominates First Football Poll 1944 AP rankings
The 1944 AP football poll shows Notre Dame leading the nation with 34 first place votes from 93 writers after a strong 1943 title defense. Ohio State sits high with decisive wins, while North Carolina Pre-Flight trails closely in second and Army remains a top contender among service teams amid the civil rankings.
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Midwest
Associated Press
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Tulane
Oho State
Missouri
Iowa
North Carolina
Navy
Duke
Army
Three Writers Share Third Place in National standings
In a scattered race across regions, three writers tied for third with 670 points. Notre Dame led the Midwest with Great Lakes, Purdue, and Ohio State among top positions. Army, Navy, and Pennsylvania hovered around 3 to 11 percent shares as North Carolina and Georgia Tech led the South. Randolph Field, Texas, represented the Southwest in fourth place as West Coast teams pursued notice.
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Randolph Field
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Aneine Speaks On Words Losing Meaning Through Glib Use
Aneine argues that words only carry weight when thoughtfully considered and warns that many terms shrink in significance when spoken too casually or repetitively.
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Itchy pimples and eczema are criticized as ruining romance. The ad claims Peterson's Ointment provides quick relief by soothing itching and irritated skin, including feet and cracks between toes, with a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight.
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Licenses Sought for Marys Inn and Kanawha Inn Beer Sales
Notices filed by Mrs. Mary Catherine Fritz of Lewistown Maryland seeking an on sale beer license for Marys Inn and by Sidney R Dixon of Tuscarora Maryland seeking an off sale beer wine and liquor license for Kanawha Inn. Public hearing dates to follow with exceptions due within one week of second notice.
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Lewistown
Maryland
Mary's Inn
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R. Dixon
Tuscarora
Kanawha Inn
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the General Assembly of Maryland
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