MGM to film They Were Expendable with Montgomery
The article notes Lieut. Comdr. Robert Montgomery, recently placed on the inactive navy list, will star in MGM’s adaptation of They Were Expendable directed by John Ford. Cast will largely be service veterans. Montgomery’s first film since Here Comes Mr Jordan. Other showbiz updates include Martha Scott’s stage return, Licoyd’s radio success, and plans for Johnny Angel with George Raft and Signe Hasso.
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Cabinet Cleanout Rumors Stir Washington Power Moves
In Washington sources conflict and cabinet reshuffle talk swirls as Roosevelt faces health and labor concerns. Possible picks include Marriner Eccles or Henderson for Commerce, Tobin or Winant for Labor, Hannegan for Postmaster, Wallace or Byrnes for State, Ickes and Biddle possibly holding, with Kaiser planning merchant fleet expansion and Navy reshuffle under Forrestal.
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Best pitched ball game ever by two sides
The discussion centers on historic pitching duels, highlighting Addie Joss vs Ed Walsh’s 1908 1 0 game and the 1917 Fred Toney vs Hippo Vaughn double no hit game. Carl Hubbell’s 1934 clash with the St Louis Cardinals is noted as a candidate but not definitively settled.
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Teams duel through 18 innings in pitching duel
Carl Carleton and Jess Haines matched the Cardinals for 18 innings with one run allowed. Tex Carleton pitched 15 and Haines 3, as Ott recalled a Memorial Day 18 inning gem and a later 2 0 win over Dizzy Dean.
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All Around Fighters Track Navy Boxing Prowess
Navy athletes showcase boxing titles alongside football skill Capt Ben Chase regimental heavyweight 1943 champion and 1944 runner up Leo Bramlett heavyweight academy Clyde Scott from Arkansas wins plebe summer middleweight championship They highlight dual athletic excellence.
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