Derby Eyes Record Derby Crowd and 22 Entries
Louisville report predicts largest Derby crowd in American racing history with as many as 22 entries, time trials to decide field size. Col Matt Winn cites sold-out seats despite wartime travel limits, while Jeep’s filly favorite faces tough odds and Wood Memorial winners’ Derby paths.
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Louisville
Matt Winn
Whirlaway
Winn
Secord
Col C._ Whitney
Jeep
Ake
Gallant Fox
Johnsown
Count Fleet
Rally Proves Hack's Worth to Cubs
Chicago era third baseman Stan Hack, aging and under threat of losing his job, is delivering peak form in a 13th season with the Cubs. He has committed no errors in 156 chances and is batting .298 as the team stabilizes an infield long viewed as vulnerable.
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Hack
Los Angeles
Johnny Gstrowski
Charley Grimm
Chicago
Stan Hack
Cubs
Veenker Resigns to Lead Ames Athletics
George F. Veenker resigns as Ames athletics head effective July 31 after serving as erector at Town State College since 1933. Tallis Menze, longtime college basketball coach, will succeed him following approval by the state board of education. Veenker plans rest. Menze has directed four Big Six title teams and coached Kansas City high school and college teams in prior decades.
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Ames
George F. Veenker
Town State College
Tallis Menze
Charles FE. Finley
Vee
Menzers
Board of Education
Veenker
Iowa State Colege
University
Menze
Central High School
Kansas City
Kansas Ci
Yawheye Coach Sees Tough '45 Team
Iowa City report quotes Clem Crowe of the University of Iowa football team predicting a strong 1945 Hawkeyes squad. He expects key veterans such as center Jerry Niles and others to return after wartime service, boosting the lineup to challenge Big Ten rivals.
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Yawheye
Iowa City
Clem Crowe
Univrsity
Crowe opposes using 17 year old players for 1944 season
Notre Dame's Crowe outlines plans for the coming season and states he is opposed to employing 17 year olds. He notes Notre Dame has managed without such youths in the past and sees no reason for Iowa to do so either.
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Seahawk
Crowe
Notre Dame
Callice
Lowa
No Doubt About That Sicilians and USO Dance Chaperons
A fragmentary column notes Sicilians watching their daughters at a USO dance with Maria noting Americans are trustworthy and five chaperons plus family attend. Other bits describe an obstacle course mishap, a seaman’s remark, and a Scotchman at a bar. the text is garbled and incomplete.
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Maria
Unblock Your Digestive Tract with Carter's Pills
An ad urges relief from indigestion by clearing the intestinal tract not the stomach. It claims soda and alkalizers fail if constipation is the cause and promotes Carter's Pills as a gentle aid to unblock the tract. Available at drugstores for 25 cents.
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Nature
Carter
Opportunity Knocks and Brings Brass Cannon Biz
A town character quits a court house lawn brass cannon job after three months claiming saved money to start his own business with two brass cannons. A North Carolina farmer jokes about not charging for hard cider while a drunken betting scene unfolds at a racetrack. An earnest soldier joins the Army for pride, physical build, and promised pay. Local humor and morals close the piece.
Knapp Coal owner recovers floor sander in odd tip
For weeks an ad asked the party with a floor sander belonging to Knapp Coal Co to return it. Leon Knapp visited Nick Manocho and through a casual talk learned the sander was with Knapp and returned it. The incident ends with Knapp recovering his property.
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Knapp Coal Co
Leon Knnapp
Ostartiele
Nick Manocheo
Knapp
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Quick Fix
A simple home mix uses four lemons diluted in water. The recipe claims fast rheumatic relief and lists a proprietary compound sold at Praffers Drug Store. Readers should consider safety and consult a professional before trying unverified treatments.
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Arphripta
Reis
Praffers
Knapp Ledger Notes Balance in G. S. Dispute
A terse line references a balance in the G. S. ledger tied to Knapp, noting the score evens out and a fine or adjustment may be due. The fragment hints at reconciliation between two sides without full context or names.
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G. S. Ledger
Pudsy Shaker Episode And Sander Escapade Recap
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the pudsy shakers episode and the sander in a sequence of adventures. Under Mapocheo the escapade with the hess unfolds before returning to the sander and a fresh start for the group.
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Sander
Mapocheo
Hess
Fellas
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