Red Sox Hopefuls Lead Way In An If Team Plan
Boston manager Joe Cronin says 1936 Red Sox will rely on young pitchers to challenge in the American League pennant race. He names Mickey Harris Earl Johnson Woody Rich Larry Powell and Charlie Wagner as hopefuls while expecting Lefty Grove Emmerson Dickman Joe Dobson Mike Ryba and Joe Heving to contribute. Cronin stresses the club must back our youngsters and believes the pennant chase will be a real dog fight with the Yankees and Indians improving this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve O'Leary
Boston
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Joe
Frank Pytiak
Yankees
Cleveland
Boudreau
Mack
Detroit
Grove
Emerson Dickman
Jack Wilson
Joe Dobson
Mike Ryba
Joe Heving
Mickey Harris
Earl Johnson
Woody Rich
Larry Powell
Charlie Wagner
Red Sox
Murder makes a hero of Elliott Fillion
In a tense gathering Cary hesitates over an anonymous letter about Miss Althea, then preserves it for future reference. The group begins sorting great grandfather to captain Essex papers, with the narrator typing notes as Cary and the captains recount perilous voyages and Civil War memories. The chapter ends as Cary pockets a document from the latest pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Miss Althea
Rands
Kaye
Mark
Althea
Jabez
Granddad
Captain Essex
Nancy
China Sea
Horn
San Francisco
Australia
South Africa
Puget Sound
Cary Essex III
Essex
Burman Strives for Big Fight as Louis Opponent
Red Burman is discussed as a potential challenge to heavyweight champion Louis. Despite long odds and a tough path, Burman’s career since 1936 shows progress, including victories over notable foes. Louis may be wary after recent form and a tough earlier test against Al McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goe
Louis N
Red
John Henry Lewis
Jack Roper
Harry Thomas
John Paycheck
al. McCoy
John Lewis
Louis
Nathan Mann
Arturo
Tommy Farr
Lewis
Yearr
Burman
al McCoy
Cage Results By The Associated Press
AP cage results show Virginia 40 Army 36 Illinois 53 New Mexico 2 percent Penny State 24 Newberry 36 Wooford 49 Davidson 40 Tuskegee 56 Hampton 42 Middle Tennessee Teachers 36 Sewanee 29 Georgetown Kentucky 52 Louisville Transylvania 37 Centre 84
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Virginia
Army
Hllinois
University of Mexico
Three Vow to Be in Western Open Title Fight
Demaret Sammy Snead and Oliver pledge to contend in the $5,000 Western Open at Phoenix Country Club. Demaret defends, Snead led the pro am, Oliver holds the 18 hole Phoenix Open record and notes bad weather hampered practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Cn Demaret
Sammy Snead
Oliver
Golf
Demaret
Snead
Phoenix Country Club
Kilgrow Enlisted as Sergeant in Alabama National Guard
Joe Kilgrow, former Alabama football player and coach, has enlisted as a sergeant in the 104th Aircraft Battalion of the Alabama National Guard. The unit is called to colors effective February 10, with Lt. Col. Heath Cowart naming Kilgrow as athletic officer and camp staff aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Joe Kilgrow
Alabama
104Th
Alan National Guard
Heath Cowart
Kilgrov
Camp Et -Hines
Mercer
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Peace Looms For The Ring In Boxing Cooperation
New York Boxing Commission chairman D. Walker Wear offered unofficial cooperation with the National Boxing Association in New Orleans on January 30. He stressed NY law blocks joining any association and urged champions be determined by boxers rather than managers, noting existing state agreements grant autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
D. Walker Wear
New York Boxing Commission
National Boxing Association
New York
Perry High Leads Black Belt League In Basketball
Perry County High sits undefeated in five games atop the Black Belt Basket Ball League as Marion Institute B trails with one defeat. Upcoming weekend games include Perry versus Uniontown at Marion and Marion B against Orville at Marion, with fans eyeing a possible league title decided by a Perry Marion showdown later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ala
Perry County High
Martion Institute
Perry
Uniontown
Orville
Felix High
Greensboro High
Greensboro
Homeward bound Guardsman learns of newborn son
Private Raymond L Bettman Jr, a national guardsman called for a year’s training, waited at the railroad station when his sister arrived with the news his wife had just given birth to a son. Police ferried him home briefly before he caught the train to Camp Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Raymond L. Bettman, Jr
National
Camp Shelby
Miss
Munski Transforms to a Real Miler at Missouri
John Munski, a Missouri graduate, shifted from sprinting to the mile after a year of sprint-focused training. He won major mile races including at Minnesota and Boston, then headed to New York for Wanamaker Mile prep. Coach Jack Matthews says Munski’s finish-kick and slender build drive his improving string of victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
John Munski
Missouri
Tiger
Princeton
Minnesota
Boston
Minski
New York
Jack Matthews
Matthews
John
Briez Chats About Sports
New York sport column notes Leo Durocher’s approval could land Otto Miller a Brooklyn coaching job. It highlights Jimmy Hatcher’s 13 straight pro wins, college coaching moves, Florida betting figures, Guthrie High basketball turnout, and various boxing and racing updates from Jan 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
Leo Durocher
O. K
Brooklyn
Otto Miller
Dodgers
Wilbert Robinson
Jimmy
Kidd) Hatcher
Lake City
Florida
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Marquette
North Carolina
Durham
Cullman Bearcats Play Here Friday Night Ball Clash
Cullman Bearcats face Coach Ogles Raiders in a Friday game after a 32 20 win earlier this season. Local fans will also see Raiderettes versus Limestone girls at 7 15 in the Junior High gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Bearcats
Ogle
Raiders
Cats
Strawberry Capitol
Raideretts
Limestone Girls
Hicks Stays In The Race In Miami Golf Bout
Medalist Elizabeth Hicks of Pasadena advances in the Miami Biltmore Women’s Golf Tournament after two near escapes. She defeats Nancy McClare 22 holes after a 74 qualifier and beats Mrs. Leon Solomon 2 and 1 to reach the semi finals where Jane Cothran defeats Dorothy Kirby. Marion Miley halts Suggs in quarterfinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral Gables
Elizabeth Hicks
Pasadena
Cal
Miami Biltmore
Louise Suggs
Lithia Springs
Miss Suggs
Marion Miley
Lexington
Miss Hicks
Nancy McClare
Maplewood
N. J
Leon Solomon
Memphis
Tenn
Jane Cothran
Greenville
S. C
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Grace Amory
Palm Beach
Miss Miley
Dixon HighGame Confusion Leads to Scoreboard Mixup
Dixon high school led East Rockford 38 to 34 in the final quarter when Rockford began stalling. After the setback players revealed the scoreboard mislabeling caused confusion with locals listed as visitors, leaving Rockford under the wrong impression of the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DIXON
Dixon High School
East Rockford
Rockford
Harry Elmer
Army draft rejections rise as soft living blamed
Brig. Gen. E. L. Gruber told a Kansas City audience last night that one of every two youths examined for army service since conscription has been rejected on physical grounds. He blamed the modern life for poor physiques and called for tougher citizen conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
E. L. Gruber
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Falkville 4-H Club elects officers for 1941
Falkville 4-H Club elected officers led by President Verna Mae Sandlin and Secretary Clara Nell Maples. Miss Rowe demonstrated drooders and charm strings and spoke on best foods for meals. Members chose projects and received record books. meeting adjourned to February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville 4-H Club
Verna Mae Sandlin
Clara Nell Maples
Martha Minter
Miss Rowe
Measles Affect Lawrence County Community in Ellisville
In Ellisville Lawrence County many residents are ill with measles. Local families visited relatives in Birmingham and nearby towns while others attended a Danville ball game. Several households reported weekend or Sunday visits among Armon Templeton J D Looney Verma McDaniel Auston Blankenship Edith Adkins and the Looney Reid families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aron Templeton
Frederick
Birmingham
Dave Betterton
J. D. Looney
Creasie Segars
and Auston Blankenship
J. P. McDaniel
Edith Adkins
Long Bottom
Verma McDaniel
Danville
Jodie Blankenship
Neel
J. P. Stephenson
Walter Looney
R. C. Sims
Phelton Looney
Illness and visits mark Morgan County community notes
Royal Holladay is ill with influenza at home. Mrs Gibson remains very ill. Regional residents travel to Danville Falkville for court while others visit family. Marvin Penn and others reside or work in Macon and Tullahoma as influenza affects many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Holladay
D. M. Dutton
W. C. Kirkpatrick
Decatur
Rachel Praytor
Hartselle
Ruth Gibson
Cullman
Ottis Dutton
Danville-Falkville Court
Ilva Dutton
Neline Smith
Danville
Charlie Steel
Jack Steel
Gibson
Clauda Gibson
J. W. Hunter
Willie Roden
Loya
Wogan
Georgia
Johnnie Hogan
Marvin Penn
Macon
D. D. Holley
Falkville
Earle Angle
Bob Pope
Tullahoma
Tenn
Mary Cooper
Cleon Hogan
Oakville residents Dorothy Aldridge and Oscar McKay noted
Spent Thursday night with Dorothy Aldridge and Oscar McKay of Oakville, seen in the community Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Aldridge
Oscar McKay
Oakville
Lion Patrol Scout Meeting and Court Session
The Lion Patrol of Boy Scout troop eleven met January 29 1941 at 7 00 pm Billy Smith Patrol Leader led the oath Frederick Mittwede gave the prayer The group viewed a two reel picture show and played contest games Refreshments followed Two scouts from the patrol appeared at the Morgan County courthouse January 28 1941 for Second class. The meeting ended with taps and the Scoutmaster benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Patrol
Boy Scout
Billy Smith
Frederick Mittwede
Billy
Court of Revenue
Morgan County Court House
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Central Press Association
Transylvania
Centre
Joe Kilgore
J. R. Daniell
Raone Tin
Daily Crossword
Howl
Lia
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Perry High
Craig & Wear
Roosevelt Shop
Craig
Bill” Wear
Munski
Brietz
Ford C. Frick
Superior
Wisc
Jack Doyle
Jack
Guthrie
Okla
Larry “Moon” Mullins
St. Ambrose
Iowa
Lou Ambers
Eddie Conley
Barre
Washington
Bob Pastor
Arturo Godoy
Jerry Mitchell
Zeke Bonura
Jimmy Wilson
Scott
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Sikkim
India
Bones
Hicks
Lawrence County
Ellisville
Davidson Coal and Feed CO
Morgan County
Penn’s
Duby Bronaugh
Firestone Tires
Moulton
Radio
Bank Street
Morae Motors
DeSoto
Plymouth
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