Young Kid McCoy Faces Zivic At Madison Square Garden
Adam Pianga known as Young Kid McCoy, Ford plant product and boxing hopeful, meets veteran Fritzie Zivic in a Madison Square Garden welterweight bout. McCoy boasts a 6 losses in 54 fights and rides a rising career from Jacobs Beach to the big ring.
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New York
Ford Motor Co., Ltd
Johnny-come
Jacobs
Kid McCoy
Ford Company
Pianga
Jimmy Adamich
Joe Louis
Madison Square Garden
Fritzie Zivic
McCoy
Convicts respond to sale call at jute mill
Clinton Duffy reported he asked for 80 volunteers and received over 300 to return to the jute mill. Convicts work entry department producing gunny sacks burlap and sand bag camou flage and grain. Defense authorities cite material shortages as a concern with San Juentin’s daily output around 20 000 bags and 74 tons of burlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Duffy
San Juentin’s
India
Coast Guard Seizes Liner Normandie for Navy
A Coast Guard contingent boarded the Wrench liner Normandie at its pier and seized it for the U S Navy. The vessel was found to be suitable for conversion to an aircraft carrier with rapid conversion potential and was taken as a military asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coast Guard
U. S. Navy
Navy
Institute Divides on Russia War Move Against Japan
Riverside scholars clash over whether Russia will declare war on Japan. Dr. Charles Martin cites a Hitler Stalin style deal, while Adm. Th. Polyzoides argues Russia is committed. Dr. Arthur Steiner warns Japan is vast beyond an island and predicts a tougher blockade and morale impact.
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Russia
Japan
Institute of World Affairs
Riverside
Mission Inn
Charles Martin
University of Washington
Hitler
Stalin
Th. Polyzoides
University of Southern California
Arthur Steiner
University of California At
Los Angeles
Steiner
Far East
China
Osaka
Yokohama
Tokyo
United States
Arrae
California Georgia Tech Postseason Game Canceled
The University of California Georgia Tech football game scheduled for December 27 was cancelled at the request of Georgia Tech authorities due to war conditions. California will continue winter schedules as conditions permit and refunds for Georgia Tech tickets may be obtained by mail or at the campus box office.
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Berkieley
INS
University of California-Georgia Tech
Kenneth Priestley
California
Georgia Tech
Priestley
University of California
U.S.U.C
Big Johny Mize Joins the Giants in Major Trade
Chicago AP reports the New York Giants acquired Big Johnny Mize from the St. Louis Cardinals in a multi club deal. The exchange included Bill Werber and Hank Leiber with cash estimates between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars. Mize hit .316 with 16 homers and 100 RBIs for St. Louis last season.
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Chicago
New York Giants
Bill Terry
Mel Ott
Johnny Mize
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Polo Grounds
Terry
Ott
Bill Werber
Cincinnati
Hank Leiber
Giant
Chicago Cubs
Burgess Whitehead
Toronto
Connie Ryan
Atlanta
Memphis
Bob Bowman
Lieber
Bill Lohrman
Mize
Cardinals
New York
Lehrman
Ken O’dea
Cash
St. Loui
California Farmers Pledge Red Cross Aid
ASSOCIATED FARMERS OF CALIFORNIA announce unanimous support from 40 000 farm families for Red Cross relief. President-elect L W Eyjke of Kern county pledges aid, with Frick confirming cooperation after a wire from A L Schafer of San Francisco. Forty two county units will solicit from members and friends in agricultural areas to help raise part of the war fund. California temperatures for the past season rose 43 percent above former records.
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Los Angeles
American Red Cross
Associated Farmers of California
L. W. Ey Jdke
Kern County
Red Cross
Frick
A. L. Schafer
San Francisco
Pacific
California
Schafer
Mel Ott Dominates Giants After Sixteen Years
Longtime Giant star Mel Ott rises to manager as Giants aim to change a stagnant streak. Ott joined the club at 16, evolving from catcher to outfielder and trusted hitters’ anchor, leading the team through ups and a depressed tailspin.
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Giants
Mel Ott
John ‘McGraw
Bill Terry
Ott
Tdse
Spain
McGraw
Horace Stoinehei
Terry
Munich
Weatherby Elected New Commander of Knights of Pythias
A F Weatherby was elected chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias at last night s regular meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall. Officers elected for the year include Herbert Brary vice commander J B Williams prelate Louie Gunenzo master at arms Harold James keeper of records and seals master of finance E R Tucker master of the exchequer Colbert master of works lodge deputy Joe Bridges inner guard R J Wood outer guard and trustees EB Hill Dan Hudkins among others. Riverside and Corona lodges plan a joint installation in early January after a meeting Tuesday night to arrange details.
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A. F
Weatherby
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Hall
Herbert Brary
J.B. Williams
Louie
Gunenzo
Army
Harold James
E. R. Tucker
Colbert
Joe Bridges
Bomb attacks strike Honolulu and Pearl Harbor
Reports say at least four attacks hit Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, killing Rear Admiral Isaac C. etc. casualties include 49 civilians and more than 100 wounded. Gov Poindexter signed an emergency proclamation as Japanese planes bombed Iolani Palace and the capitol area. 20 planes were claimed shot down by the Navy.
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Honolulu
Joseph P. Poindexter
Pearl Harbor Navy Base
Iolani Palace
Territory of Hawaii
Sepvar
Pearl Harbor
Ehpe
Isaac
Sp ‘Bell
Kidd
Ftaff
Admirad Himmel
Oie
Pacific
Samuel
W. Ing
Hawaii
Poindexter
Algo
Navy
Tary Frank Bee
Honoliiu Wedness
Walnut Diversion Program Announced for West Coast
The Department of Agriculture announced a walnut diversion program for unshelled walnuts from California Oregon and Washington for 1941 43. Payments of 8 5 cents per pound apply to walnuts diverted or exported under the control board marketing program supervised by the Surplus Marketing Administration.
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San Francisco
California
Oregon
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Walnut’ Control’ Board
Pacific Coast States
Surplus Marketing Administration
Control Board
Over 1000 American Workmen Seized by Japanese
Washington report from the American Federation of Labor states the navy advised more than 1600 American workers were captured and taken prisoner at Midway and Guam in the Pacific. Navy officials did not confirm which island fell, while Japan claims occupation of both Midway and Guam.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Navy
Midway
Guam
Pacific
Philip Pearl
AFL
Pearl
Japan
Festivities to Continue Amid War Crisis Urged
San Francisco civilian defense director Eric Cullen Ward urged continuing Christmas festivities and public gatherings despite wartime crises. The plan includes New Year events and the Shyne east-west football game as part of civilian morale efforts.
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San, Francisco
Shou
Eric Cullenward
San Francisco Civilian Defense Council
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Ford
Sete
Normandie
U.S. Navy
Nick Rinaldi
Big Johny Mize
Associated Farm Group
Jallanigse
Malaya
Prince of Wales
A.F. Weatherby
P. Lodge
Walnut
Beachy Ja Anliedof
Eh Leys
Jor Robert
Geuiien
Lie San Win
Department
Chi
Sini
Seattle
Wash
Fahey-Brookman
Wature
Ibrs
Southern California Gas Company
Ienrese
Rome
Avichy
Overis
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