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January 11, 1947
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Frank Sinkovitz, a promising center for Duke University's football team from Harrisburg, Pa., has dropped out of school due to financial difficulties under the GI Bill. The 218-pound former Marine lieutenant did not play last season due to injury. Announced in Durham on Jan. 10.
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BLUE DEVIL, CENTER DROPS OUT OF DUKE
DURHAM, Jan. 10. --(AP)-- Frank Sinkovitz, of Harrisburg, Pa., outstanding candidate for the center position on the Duke University football team, has dropped out of school, it was announced here Friday.
Sinkovitz, a 218-pounder, did not play during the past season due to an injury.
The former Marine first lieutenant with a brilliant combat record gave finances as his reason for leaving the university stating that he could not meet his obligations from the amount received under the GI Bill of Rights.
DURHAM, Jan. 10. --(AP)-- Frank Sinkovitz, of Harrisburg, Pa., outstanding candidate for the center position on the Duke University football team, has dropped out of school, it was announced here Friday.
Sinkovitz, a 218-pounder, did not play during the past season due to an injury.
The former Marine first lieutenant with a brilliant combat record gave finances as his reason for leaving the university stating that he could not meet his obligations from the amount received under the GI Bill of Rights.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Duke Football
Frank Sinkovitz
Gi Bill
Dropout
Marine Lieutenant
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Sinkovitz
Where did it happen?
Durham
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank Sinkovitz
Location
Durham
Event Date
Jan. 10
Story Details
Frank Sinkovitz drops out of Duke University due to inability to meet financial obligations with GI Bill funds; he was an injured candidate for center position and former Marine lieutenant.