Porter's Mite Favored to Win 1939 Kentucky Derby
Racing expert Henry McLemore names Porter's Mite as his early Derby pick and Santa Anita Handicap winner. The three year old owned by W. E. Boeing has earned 77000 dollars and set a six and a half furlong world record after winning the Belmont Futurity and a Santa Maria stakes prep. McLemore notes rivals El Chico Valitant Benefactor and says Porter's Mite can handle the Derby distance despite futility of past Futurity winners winning the Bluegrass classic.
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Angeles
Bulllee
Ducks
Porter
W. E. Boeing
Island of
Manhattan
Boeing
John Hay Whitney
Mighty Mite
Santa Maria
Mite
el Chico
Saratoga Stable
Valitant
E. R. Bradley
Benefactor
Pimlico
Cincinnati High Teams Win Fight for District Meets
Cincinnati schools won approval to host two district high school basketball tournaments in March. Class A sites awarded to Dayton and Cincinnati. Class B to Dayton Cincinnati and Springfield. State tournament representatives and managing details listed amid ongoing prep-season results and standout players.
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Cincinnati High
Columbus
U.P
Cincinnati
Dayton
Springfield
Queen City
Oxford
Wade Miller
Middletown
Hamilton
Charles Mileham
University of
Newark
Farrell
Portsmouth
New Philadelphia
Dayton Fairview
Philo
Middle Point
van Wert County
Lima South
Bryan
Roger Bacon
Bridgeport
Tiffin Columbian
Seabiscuit Favored in Coast Classic at Santa Anita
Seabiscuit, the 1938 handicap champion, is installed as a strong favorite for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on March 4 carrying 134 pounds. Bookmakers quote 5 to 1 from James J. Carroll with 4 to 1 from Gene Normile and list Dauber as 15 to 1. Other top contenders include Ligarotti at 20 to 1 and Porter's Mite and Specify on similar odds.
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New York
Seabiscuit
James J. Carroll
St. Louis
Gene Normile
Agua Caliente
Carroll
William DuPont
Normite
Ligarotti
Bing Crosby
Linn Howard
Porter
Mite
Specify
Marksmen Prepare for Midwest Small Bore Rifle Tourney
Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association sent entry blanks to shooters in Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Indiana and Illinois for the 14th Annual Midwest Small Bore Rifle Tournament at Fort Hayes Columbus February 24 to 26. Seventeen senior and four junior events are planned by E N Littleton president and tourney director with over 300 competitors expected. Eugene Huff Dorothea Kelly Marjorie Sellwyn are expected entrants to defend titles with Miles E Coll handling entries and H D Erk directing the junior division.
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Columbus
O.R
Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Fort Hayes
E. N. Littleton
Bowling Green
Eugene Huff
Coshocton
Dorothea Kelly
Akron
Board Seeks Method To Break Tie For Seat
The Southeastern Ohio District board met to resolve a tie between Ed Duncan of Minford and M W Essex of Middleport for the fifth seat on the expanded board. Debate centered on delegating the method to the state board of control or using a coin flip.
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Southeastern Ohio District Board
Ed Duncan
Minford
M. W. Essex
Middleport
State Board of Control
Rome Troy To Clash Friday
Possession of first place in the Athens County Basketball League will be decided Friday night at Stewart when the Romans meet the Trojans of Coolville. Both teams are undefeated in league play with Rome at five wins and Troy at four. The Romans carry ten victories overall, while Troy has one defeat. This late-season clash may echo across the county and marks the final Stewart meeting before the new Rome Gymnasium opens.
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Stewart
Coolville
Rome
Troy
Chester
Minor Leagues to Meet in Cincinnati
William G. Bramham president of the National Association of Minor League Clubs announced that the annual meeting will be held December 4 to 6 in Cincinnati Ohio. The convention will precede the major league meeting in Cincinnati December 7 to 9. It marks the first time in years the minors will meet in a non minor league city.
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Durham
N. C
U.P
William G. Bramham
National Association of Minor League Clubs
Cincinnati
Play Begins in Oakland Open Golf Tournament
Oakland Cal. U P Play starts today at the Sequoyah Country Club for the annual five thousand dollar Oakland Open. Forty five out of state professionals join a field of 155 amateurs and pros including Jim Demaret Harry Cooper Sammy Snead Jimmy Thomson Dutch Harrison and Horton Smith.
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Oakland
Cal
U.P
Sequoyah Country Club
Jim Demaret
Los Angeles
Harry Cooper
Sammy Snead
Jimmy Thomson
Dutch Harrison
Horton Smith
Logan School Attendance Records for December
Average attendance across the Logan school system reached 96.1 percent in December. The sight saving class posted the best record at 99.6 percent, East Grade Building averaged 96.7 with sixth grade at 97.4, and Junior High School averaged 97.7 percent.
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Logan
Babe Ruth Discharged After Health Checkup
Babe Ruth left the hospital following a routine checkup that found no serious issues after a Tuesday heart flutter. An attendant stated he appeared fit and ready to play ball.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Stars Say Friday January 13 Brings Opportunity and Progress
The stars predict opportunity on Friday January 13 with support from prestige figures. It urges high objectives, social advancement, financial stability, and a prosperous year for those born on this day. A child born then may excel in business politics or public life.
Williams and Cohen Starred In Association
Official statistics for 1939 feature Ted Williams rookie outfielder with Boston who won batting title led in home runs total bases and runs batted in while driving in 142 and drawing 114 walks. Andy Cohen tops defensive second basemen with a .969 fielding average, 78 chances, 108 double plays and 25 errors.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
American Association
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Andy Cohen
New York Giants
John McGraw
Williams
Cohen
Association
Toledo Mudhens
Toledo
George Archie
Harry Taylor
Minneapolice
Bob Fausett
Indianapolis
Eddie Miller
Kansas City
St. Paul
George Stumpf
Fred Johnson
Claud Linton
Columbus
Gas Treatment Ends Prolonged Hiccups at Alameda Hospital
Physicians at Alameda County Hospital in Oakland report success using carbon monoxide gas to stop a long hiccup attack after other methods failed. They say the gas deflates the diaphragm and eases irritation.
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Oakland
Cal
Alameda County Hospital
Berkeley Health Lecture Links Horsefly to Infantile Paralysis
Dr. L L Lumsden of the U S Public Health Service lectures in Berkeley on the possible role of the ordinary horsefly in spreading infantile paralysis. In Athens County probate court Ohio a hearing is set Feb 9 1989 at 1 30 P M on the alleged absence and presumed death of Calvin James Smith after seven years away from his last domicile.
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Berkeley
Cal
L. L. Lumsden
U. S. Public Health Service
New Orleans
Athens County
Ohio
State of Ohio
Calvin James Smith
Calvin Smith
Francis PD. White
Dorthy Frank
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United Press
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Wise
Ohio City
Spring Valley
Greene County
Reesville
Findlay
Fremont Ross
Ross
Fremont
Roy Shaw
Tiffin
Sandusky
Bill Kirchner
Bob McClory
Buckeye
Goodrich
Roy's Auto Supply
W. Union
Babe
Albany
McArthur
Scott
Greene
R. West
Beckley
D. West Jeans Este Clagpres
Weiss & Ee
Crossen
Ceuscaca
Es George
Sprague
Robinson
Wees
the Stars
By Genevieve Kemble
Williams and Cohen
Washington
F. M. Kerby
Athens Messenger Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
Washington, D. C
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Athens Messenger
Pargoras
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Varsity Town
Stratbury and
Hyde Park
Fashion Park
Varsity
Garrick
Florsheim
Freeman
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