War makes Americans condition conscious across generations
A reflective piece describes how World War II spurred a broad shift toward fitness in the United States. It recounts a 90-something man who challenges his strength, then adapts to lighter routines after recognizing his limits. It shows how youths and older adults alike embrace daily walks and simple activities to stay fit without heroic feats.
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America
U.S. A
Sanger
Het
Chen
Jon
Paps
Sears
Mindy Rouises
South
Dave
Apprwudh
Young
Father
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Papa
Barnum and Bailey
Umpires May Get Pay Raises Says Harridge
American League President William Harridge urged that big league umpires deserve pay raises after salaries were frozen last year. He said league attorneys seek permission from the war labor board and treasury to adjust wages and promotions. He noted minor league recruits would typically earn a gate and rise after their first year under current rules.
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Chicago
Wiliam Harridee
Ather Weges
Fuuther Sucresse
Hambletonian Returns to Goshen Track
New York January 22 The Hambletonian harness race, known as the sport's Kentucky Derby, will be held at Goshen New York after last year’s transfer to New York City due to transport issues. The event date is August 2.
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New York
Goshen
N. Y
Empire City
York Becomes 1-A in Draft York Becomes 1-A in Draft
Bil Dickey named 1940 player of the year as Rudy York reveals 1-A draft status with the New York Yankees and the Barnwell Writers association to honor him at the annual dinner in Rome. York expects induction in 60 days.
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Bil Dickey
Catersville
Rudy York
Scvvice
New York
Joe
Dickiy
Lasewall Writers Association
Toam
York
Manned Iid
Dickey
Assoe Voice Setson
Rome
Aiflalion
Euneau
Bnew
Cartercellia
Hives wins Netropolitan A mile title at Reginet Armory
New York's Bill Hives led from start to finish to win the Netropolitan A four mile race indoors at Reginet Armory Saturday night in 4 35.08. He beat defending champion Taines Rafferty by ten lengths as Rudy Simms and N U vilney trailed. Hulse, a young runner, previously won indoors last week and has a 408 mile outdoor best from last summer. Lawrence Schmidt of Columbia upset Al Daily of New York A in the 1900 yard dash near the finish.
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New York
Bill Hives
Gundar Haese
Lawrence Schmidt
Columbia
al Daily
Artificial Snow For Chi Ski Meet At Chicago Park
In Chicago on January 22 artificial snow lines a slide at 32 degrees for a skate ski meet at the Cubs park. Star performer Torger Tokle of Brooklyn and the U S team were expected to compete. distances may be limited by the venue.
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Chicago
Lee
Chicago Cubs
Middle West
Torger Tokle
Brooklyn
United States
Eki
Ghett
Boston Hurler Goes In Despite Toe Loss
WATERBURY. Com, Jan. 22. George Pinky Woods of Boston, Red Sox pitcher born in Memphis, joined the army Monday after a toe was amputated in 1942. He had been 4-F but was reclassified, attempted to enter the navy but was rejected due to the missing toe.
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Waterbury. Com
George
Pinky” Woods
Boston
Red Sox
Memphis
Boks
Navy
Army Boxing Tourneys Set in San Antonio Area
San Antonio army athletic council announces a series of boxing tournaments beginning February 12 with the Cadet Center vs Randolph. Other matches follow February 18, 23, 28, March 3 and March 10 at Brooks, Cadet Center, and Randolph. Officials include Lieut George Walker Randolph president and Joseph B Holmies Brooks secretary treasurer.
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San Antonio Army Athletic
Ams
San Antonio Aviation
Randolph Field
Brooks
Lieut
George Walker
Rendolph
Licin
William Rezek
Kelly
Trent
Joseph B. Holmies
Coaches Differ On Cage Test In Chicago Exhibition
In Chicago on Pride Night Mark Quatte led DePaul to a 49 point win in the experimental penalty box game. Si Chandler praised the concept while Rey Meyer of DePaul criticized it saying the plan harms the game. Players with four fouls were ejected briefly and subs rested three minutes.
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Chicago
Mark Quatte
DePaul
Si Chandler
Rey Meyer
Thast
Chansler
Tye
Meyer
Bil Chandler
Marquette Saveh
Quint
Col Chandler
Chearece
Anglers Club Nominating Slate For February Meeting
San Antonio Anglers club President C J Sasser announced a nominating committee to prepare a slate of officers for a general meeting at the Gunter hotel on February 18. Becker chairs with Bradley Alvert Kean Jr Ronald Morrison and H Barney Vauv Morn as members. Elections will be in March. Members may file before March 1.
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C. J. Sasser
San Antonio
Riverside Center Plans Youth Activities In Needful Block
Riverside Center initiative by Riverside Methodist chapel with Travis Park Methodist and community chest funding aims to curb juvenile delinquency. The project includes a basketball court softball diamond football field lighted for night games a public library workshops a Boy Scout troop and a Junior Yank group.
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Riverside Community) Center
Riverside Methodist Chapel
Travis Park Methodist Church
The
Southwest, Texas Methodist Conference
Community Chest
George Pielens
San Antono
Wille Fidgeway
Galveston's
Ball High
McAllen
Einburg
Plckens
Keller in Athletic Training Duties Arrive for Camp
Cleveland Indians announce Charley Keller has joined the club as part of the athletic training staff after being signed to the roster. Training camp is set to begin March 13 at the base in Lafayette Indiana as the team prepares for the season.
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Cleveland
Petersburg
Frs
Cleveland Indians
Charley Keller
New York
Donneal
Lou Boudreau
Deljhis
Baker
Cris Hackett
High School Cage Week Outlines 19 Games Schedule
A San Antonio high school basketball week features 19 games with 13 league contests and several demonstrations. Jefferson, Brackenridge, and Tech Bulls headline the round robin in Class AA while District 2A-A chase actions unfold alongside Alamo League and city series clashes through Thursday and Friday, ending with an exhibition Saturday night at Central gym.
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eesyuUg
UL Imoneldell
San Antonio
Disret
Brackenridgs Gym
Laniervos
Jefferson
Mustangs
Servie
Central Catholic Gym
Buffs
Brackenridge
Iwice
Mils~ Tangs
Peacatk
Central
Bull-Eagle
Bam Houston
Central Catholic
Kerriite
Eagles
Brackensige
Asti
Hoh Wells
Hatlandale
Lanter
San Alamo
Hot Wells-Lantern
Felson
Central Gym
Beaglers Seek Trial Site For Texas Beagle Club
The Texas Beagle Club seeks a trial site for February 18 to 21 with 0 dogs entered. They request a several hundred acre area within 10 miles of San Antonio to accommodate 16 local dogs and 25 team members amid entries from across Texas.
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Texas
Ban
Anlin
Frank Paton
Pate
San Antonio
Golf Ball Certificates Plan to Insure 1946 Supply
Chicago Jan 22 The National Golf Foundation announced plans to insure the 1946 golf ball supply. Each club would issue a pin turning in old balls to be rebuilt by manufacturers. The certificate would entitle the holder to first call on the reissued balls.
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Chicago
UINS
Nufisnel Golf Foundation
Enery
Ags Skip Spring Drills In Football Report
The Texas Aggies will not hold spring practice this year with nine or more players who might transfer to other Southwest Conference schools. Rice and other teams announce varied spring starts while Texas and Arkansas plan early March sessions. Baylor sits out football for the season and will not compete.
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International News Service
Texas Aggies
Schenl
College Station
Navy
Lauach Jess Neely
Rice
Arkansas
Texas
Baylor
Veterans and athletes linked in wartime reports from home
The clipping notes Casey Elledas once in amateur baseball and serving in the navy with a four hit shutout against Bob Feller, Roy Williams returning wounded from Italy with honors, Lawrence Kramer back in Dodge City to meet family, Warren Davis officiating Southwest games from San Diego to McAllen, Catton Harrison and Red Forehand at Brackenridge events, and Charley Barbera Jr moving toward Denver armorer duties. It also mentions Lt Buddy Kasit sending letters from the war theater describing fishing and longing for home.
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Navy
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Feller
Indiana’ Boy Wonder
Roy Williams
Alamo Jewelry
Italy
Lawrence Kramer
Kia
McAllen
Davis
Alamo Stadium
Jefferson-McAllen
New Mack Player Champion Batter in Minor Leagues
Durham North Carolina January 2 1943 minor league press headquarters announce outfielder George Kell champion batsman of the minors for 1943 Kell led Lancaster Red Roses Class B Interstate League with a .390 average Closest contenders were Ben Vison Batavia and Val Gruber Bristol each at .360 A silver annual award goes to the minor league batting champion
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Durham
N. G
George Kell
Lancaster Red Roses
Philadelphia, Athletics
Mindy League
Kell
Ben Vison
Batavla
Val Gruber
Bristol
Alorlidy
Texas Open Golf Rules Laid Down
The Texas Open rules outline amateur participation in the pro am event at Brackenridge Park scheduled for Sunday January 30. Entry fees, handicaps, member preferences, and committee officers are listed, with refunds for eliminated amateurs and tentative adjustments for weather and qualifying rounds.
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Brackenridge Park
Sam Goldfarb
San Antonio
Galiern Pullee—A
M. Teavitt
Stalistician
Kone Bedford
Sturters
Bob Hriatel
Jone Dz
Jack Métenel
SAAC League Battles at San Antonio Cadet Center
The SAAC schedule closes week seven with six games at the field house Friday night led by the Psych Unit Altitude training. The undefeated squad seeks leadership with a win over the 883rd, while BA2nd faces a dangerous 509th to stay in title contention.
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San Antonio
Anrther
Ba2nd
Bretlight
Orenance
Tagera
Races Set at Stutts Oval Sunday Afternoon
J B Stutts announced a regular quarterhorse jumper program at his half mile oval at Houston Street and the Austin Highway. Feature races include MaGR Stese Hunts colt Bun against George Granates Hondight at 260 yards and Blacklé Tsethrbard Filly vs Temple Adams Chew at 440 yards. Berge and Wingo enter Line Gin against Sergeant Redman's Whisky.
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Austin Highway
Magr Stese Hunt
Bun
George Granate
Blacklé
Tsethrbard
Temple Adams
Chew
Berge and Wingo
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