Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 241, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1917 — "Pete’’ Vaughan Is Made Head Coach at Mississippi Camp. [ARTICLE]

"Pete’’ Vaughan Is Made Head Coach at Mississippi Camp.

Hattiesburg, Miss., Oct. 25. Lieut. Robert E. Vaughan, of Crawfordsville, better known as “Pete,” has been appointed director of athletics for the soldiers stationed at Camp Shelby, by General Sage, the commanding officer. The athletic proposition here is a big one because sports provide the chief recreation for the men and there is something doing, athletically speaking, all of the time. Just at present football is occupying the limelight, but baseball is also being played by many of the khaki clad men and basketball will soon be brought to the front. Track meets are numerous between the various companies and Lieut. Vaughan will have a splendid opportunity to develop teams as there is a wealth of material to choose from.