Reeves Delivers 530 High in Women's Pioneer Bowling Night
Mirth Reeves, ace southpaw at Zales Jewelry opposite Builders Supply, tops the night with 530 across three games and a 196 high in a City League tilt where H C McFarland leads G M A CG with 550 and a 214 high game. The Women’s Pioneer League standings show multiple players posting solid scores from Moliye's Gift Shop to Hollywood Dress Shoppe with totals around mid-400s.
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Kegler
Pioneer League
Zale
No Divorces For Draftees Rules Judge
Kansas City January 17 Ray G Cowan a paradoxical jurist decreed no draftee divorces in his court for the duration Every divorce seeker must sign an affidavit that her husband is not in the armed forces If false she faces fraud charges Cowan a World War I veteran presides over Jackson County divorce court and favors reconciliation but grants divorces only when the couple cannot live together happily
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Ray G. Cowan
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The
Disabled American Veterans
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Jackson County
Cy@yan
Globe-News
Next Year May Be This Year For Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn baseball outlook centers on 1941 pitching with Kirby Higbe taking the lead after a $100000 trade from Philadelphia. Veterans Whit Wyatt and Hugh Casey headline the staff alongside Luke Hamlin Curt Davis and Lee Grissom. Infield set includes Dolf Camilli Pete Coscarart Pee Wee Reese with Lew Riggs awaiting a possible third base role if drafted. Outfield features Joe Medwick Dixie Walker Pete Reiser and competition from Charley Gilbert with other options Joe Vosmik Jimmy Wasdell and George Staller.
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Pete Reiser
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Joe Vosmik
Jimmy Wasdell
George Staller
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Judge Cowan Rules on Alimony for Service Members
A divorce controversy notes that alimony will not be granted against any service man, with Judge Cowan stated as firmly opposed to such alimony. The remark signals a stance that could influence wider adoption nationally.
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Cowan
Garner Offered Movie Role After VP Term Ends
Hollywood reports John Nance Garner received a film offer to play the role of vice president and preside over a cinematic United States Senate in scenes for a forthcoming movie. Producer Charles R. Rogers telegraphed Garner the offer as he retires from the vice presidency Monday.
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John Nance Garner
Charles R. Rogers
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United States Senate
Badgers Triumph Over Hereford In Jaycee League Opener
Amarillo College Badgers defeat Hereford Independents 37 to 27 in the Jaycee League at the Amarillo College gym. Gene Halliburton led Hereford with 16 points while Simpson of Commercial College added nine. Next on tap are West Texas Freshmen vs Canadian River Gas and Coca-Cola vs McClendon’s Grocery at 7:30.
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Rollins College Tops With California Tennis Pros
Rollins College under coach Gordon Apgar builds a strong tennis squad featuring Californians Eddie Alleo Ed Amark Pauline Betz Dorothy Bundy and Jack Kramer all freshmen except Betz a sophomore. Betz and Bundy challenge for the women singles title left by Alice Marble while Alleo has upset Kramer Bitsy Grant and Bobby Riggs in Dixie action.
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Kayak II in Doubt as Mioland Heads Santa Anita Bets
A Santa Anita observer reports Charles S. Howard favors Mioland over Kayak II for the Santa Anita Handicap with speculation Kayak II may go to Hialeah for a parallel race. He notes Kayak II's recent form dip and Mioland’s rising support while betting odds favor Charledon, Mioland, and Midland as the three clear contenders.
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Bobby Doerr Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
In Eugene Oregon January 17 the Boston Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr underwent an emergency appendectomy. Dr Lester Edblom said he would likely join spring training. Doerr was transported by boat after an acute attack at his ranch on the Upper Umpqua River.
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Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox
Lester Edblom
Doerr
Umpqua River
Dodgers Strengthen Catching Staff With New Additions
Joe Gallagher set to move to Montreal while Dodgers shore up catching with Mickey Owen from the Cards and Babe Phelps sharing duties. Herman Franks assigned the No 3 role as part of a strengthened staff.
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Joe Gallagher
Montreal
Dodgers
Mickey Owen
Babe Phelps
Herman Franks
Football Gets Another Blast
Baton Rouge observations on post season bowls as signs of commercialization in college athletics. Dr. James F Broussard criticizes the rise of big money, noting LSU ties to the Sugar Bowl and the impact on cities and athletes alike. He argues postseason games profit schools more than players and reflect broad commercial pressures.
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Treasuries
James F. Broussard
Louisiana State University
Broussard
New Orleans
Athletic Treasuries
War Threatens Badminton Supply From Balkan Feathers
Eddie Bauer of Seattle says the European war has cut off tail feathers used in shuttlecocks. He notes Balkan Greece wing feathers were relied on and American goose quills lack sufficient toughness for battering. A related report lists 303000 miles of urban streets in the United States.
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Seattle
Balkan
Greece
Boxing, football, and theater mix in New York sports page
Dick Chap man may beat Hank Greenberg into the army while Pritzie Zivic bets on a boxing match. Armstrong shifts from slugger to boxer as a TV film debuts. Giants plan pre season training in Wisconsin and Tom Lieb becomes Notre Dame linked coach.
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Dick Chapman
Hank Greenberg
Pritzie Zivic
Henry Armstrong
Armstrong
Lew Fonseca
Football Giants
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Wis
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Tom Lieb
Notre Dame
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Notre
Cue Veterans Lead in Tourney
Three veterans shared the lead in the world three cushion billiard tournament in Chicago as the $20,000 event began and will run through February 12. Welker Cochran of San Francisco led early play with others sharing top overall positions.
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U.P
Welker Cochran
San Fran
Golden Sandstorm Open Home Season Against Dalhart Walu
The Golden Sandstorm starts its home campaign at the High School Armory tonight facing Dalhart Walu coached by E A Kimmins. Tip is around 8 PM with Yannigans vs Dalhart B to follow at 7 PM. Coach Hull names a possible opening lineup but may change before game time. On Saturday the Sandies travel to Clayton New Mexico for two games.
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James Franklin
Dick Madison
Myron Dorman
Cecil
Holland
Sandles
Clayton, N. M
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Yankees Face Draft Boom Threat to 1940 Roster
New York word from President Ed Barrow says several young Yankees may be drafted under the selective service act, prompting a hold on trades. Phil Rizzuto, recently transferred from Kansas City, has a low draft number and could be called for a year. Barrow notes veterans will be kept and deals slowed as spring training nears.
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Ed Barrow
Phil Rizzuto
Kansas City
Yank
Frank Crosetti
Red Rolfe
Rizzuto
Local Chess Tournament Sees Reiselt Lookabaugh Top Field
Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia and Earle Lookabaugh of Chicago guided a field of 18 into strong showings with two victories each in a tight contest led by their performances.
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