Sports World To Continue As Usual On D Day
Despite the D Day invasion, sports largely proceed with few exceptions. Major leagues scheduled games in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia face adjustments while others proceed, with ceremonies planned but no widespread cancellations beyond a day.
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Auburn Agrees to Resume Alabama Athletic Relations
Auburn agrees to resume athletic relations with Alabama following a period of tension. Chancellor Sparks praised efforts to restore goodwill between the two schools. Dr O N Duncan, president, also commended the move and urged friendly cooperation.
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Stamp collectors note Rome falls date sought
Rome postal tale: Postmaster W J Wimberly mailed replies to philatelists seeking the date of Rome Italy's fall. Roosevelt and others participate in the stamp collecting effort as readers await the historic stamp date for letters.
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Waste Paper Recycled into Cartons for Life Boats
Ninety nine pounds of waste paper will produce 2 911 cartons holding ten cartridges each for inflating life boats. Save waste paper.
Finney and Air Base to Clash at Glen Arven Club Meet
Plans set for a June 15 7 30 p m swimming match at Glen Arven Country Club between Thomasville Army Air Base and Finney General Hospital. Lt William Wright announces a cup awarded to the winner kept until the next meet with permanent possession after three wins. Finney swimmers held first tryout Thursday night.
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Major League pitchers go into storm cellar after home run surge
Major League pitchers took to the storm cellar as homers flood the week with 90 round-trippers. Braves yield in Boston shifts park dynamics and hitters find power at Polo Grounds and Briggs Stadium. Yankees, Giants, and Phillies show varying long-ball totals as NL leads 150 to 137.
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Color Brown Casualty of War Prompts Postwar Fashion
Atlanta reports the phrase color brown as a casualty of war. Southeast Men's Apparel Club officials say soldiers will seek colors after the war, while khaki and white garments face shortages due to dye and chemical limits. Club plans further tryouts and a postwar fashion push amid labor and material constraints.
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Golf War Bonds and Baseball Links Highlight Sports Roundup
This sports roundups notes Gene Sarazen’s potential tax on War Bonds from the Tom O'Shanter open in Chicago, plus other tidbits: Maj. Spec Moore and Vic Hanson may join football plans, Voiselle and Mellish connected by past Oklahoma City stint, Katie Jenkins signs Carmine Fatta, and Army cadet stats from James Monroe High School and the Cadets. It mentions Cherry Point Marine Air Station adding Pfc Johnny Augnat and Corp Kenny Reese as fall backs.
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Flying Cannon proved in combat on B 25s in WWII era review
New York reports that the winged cannon once deemed impossible has seen combat use on B 25s. The device, derived from the World War I French 75, now fires at 300 miles per hour with recoil absorbed by a new mounting system. A test program at Orlando, Florida refines it for ground support roles alongside Billy Mitchell era air power.
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