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But War Isn’t Sport
Games are overrated for military value except as they help morale, and boxing leads all sports in spectator interest
June
1
1942
GENERAL JOHNSON HAGOOD
But War Isn’t Sport
GENERAL JOHNSON HAGOOD
June
1
1942
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But War Isn’t Sport
Games are overrated for military value except as they help morale, and boxing leads all sports in spectator interest
June
1
1942
GENERAL JOHNSON HAGOOD
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