See Here Private Hargrove! Army Life Takes a Turn
Private Marion Hargrove documents army induction and kitchen details at Fort Bragg with humor and sharp observation. He notes corporal Gantt’s rank rise, guard routines, latrine duty, and a smoky boiler mishap as training intensifies. He predicts more episodes as training continues.
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Marion Hargrove
Star of the
Charlotte
N. C
Prozpective
Hargrove
Gantt
Army
Smith
Battery
Henry Ussery
Navy Salvage Drives Pearl Harbor Recovery and Victory Tone
Two years after Pearl Harbor the US Navy resumes combat strength with salvaged ships returning to duty. Authorities assert unmatched fleet strength while salvaging crews repair Arizona and other vessels, with notable operations off Pearl Harbor and Staten Island demonstrating rapid recovery and renewed capacity.
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Pearl Harbor
America
United States
Hawaiian
United States Navy
Japan
Uncle Sam
Boxing champions from service rings under Dempsey view
Lieut Comdr Jack Dempsey estimates about 30 000 men under ring instruction in the service. He doubts more than a few dozen will become champions, noting speed reflexes and footwork as key traits, plus the mystery of natural knack. He cites Joe Louis as a standout example. After the war, he expects boxing to rise to a higher level overall.
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John L. Sullivan
Joe Louis
Joe Gans
Bob Montgomery
Jack Dempsey
Coast Guard
Jack
Dempsey
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
Louis
Joe
Betting Advice for Racing Fans from Veteran Gamblers
As mutuels rise and bookmakers break records this season, a correspondent gathers old-time wisdom for those hoping to beat 11 percent. Do not chase every race, bet on the nose or win and show, and weigh past performance jockey track condition weight post position and price. Avoid tips and hunches as horse endurance compares unfavorably to humans like Babe Ruth.
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Taylor
Guard
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Liberty
South Carolina
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Curly” Taylor
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Conna
Downer
Thomas W. Israel
Israel
Battery Street
Ralph Oxford
Oxford
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Roft
Maciejewski
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Bihal
Akakos
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Staten Island
Oklahoma
Ree
Rade and
Navy Ship’ Yard
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The
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Oglala
Babe Ruth
Salt Lake
West Broadway
Salt Lake City
Utah
Deters
Comptometer School
West 1St South
Idaho
Alao
Steve Frotopapas
Kruse Motor Court
Idaho Falls
Northwestern Hide and Fur Co
South 3Rd West
Odell
Oman
Price, Utah
R. C. Elliott & Co
West St. Salt Lake City
Killi Ay
Caucasus
Daddy
Mama
CAMA
Scott’s
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