World War II Chronicle

World War II Chronicle: March 19, 1941

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Former Olympic gold medalist Foy Draper is mentioned on page eight. Along with Ralph Metalfe, Jesse Owens, and Frank Wykoff, Draper was part of the 4×100 relay team in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. 2nd Lt. Draper has received orders transferring him from Kelly Field (Texas) to McChord Field (Wash.). He becomes an A-20 Havoc attack plane pilot for the Twelfth Air Force in North Africa…

Left to right: Temple’s Eulace Peacock, Owens (Ohio jersey), Metcalfe of Marquette, and USC’s Draper. Metcalfe was a first lieutenant in the Army’s transportation corps.

Sports section begins on page 34

Chris Carter

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