Louis Set For Early Knockout In Boston Showdown
Boston fans expect champion Joe Louis to defeat Al McCoy in their 15 round heavyweight title bout at the Garden. McCoy, Maine born challenger, weighs around 180 while Louis hovers near 202. NBC Blue will air the fight at 10 p.m. EST with Billy Conn joining as an outside supporter for McCoy.
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Ripper) Ray
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Joe Louis to fight for church benefit in Kansas City
The Brown Bomber Joe Louis agrees to defend his heavyweight title in a benefit boxing bout for Dr Burris Jenkins new Community church at 46th and Main. The event aims to be an architectural lesson amid a dispute with Frank Lloyd Wright and city officials over engineering and permits.
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Grafton Boys Win Matches Amid Controversial Foundation
The Grafton Boys Club won two matches over the weekend defeating Flemington 4 to 2 and 5 to 1, while plans for a new M. C. A. project faced a heated dispute over a floating rock foundation and parking space for autos. Architect Urise warned officials and Dr. Jenkins pressed for changes as Joe Louis publicity loomed in March.
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Public Invitation After Match Sees Mixed Results
In a Municipal Athletic Club tied event Boone Collier faced Karl Bolliger with the club seeking more intercity matches in Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown and Elkins. Match scores feature Bolinger Sam Senatte Fred Cook Charles Ball and others with several close sets and notable performances across both clubs. Ben Moore defeated Ed Withers in Charleston while Arthur Koontz announced a broad invitation to Governor elect inaugural ceremonies with no individual invites. GIES band concert set for tomorrow at 8 pm with admission 25 and 15 cents.
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Louis Prepares To Sign For Billy Conn Contest
Boston dispatch reports Joe Louis near confirmation for a heavyweight title bout with Billy Conn next June after his bout with Al McCoy. Possible venues include New York Chicago or Pittsburgh with New York likely. Louis also schedules Red Burman in New York January 31 and other fights through February March and April across Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Stanford declines $50 vacation pay for Rose Bowl players
Stanford's Rose Bowl squad, first eligible for Pacific Coast Conference $50 vacation pay, will not participate in the plan. President Ray Lyman Wilbur announced the team resumes practice for the New Year clash with Nebraska and will not accept the extra compensation. Conference commissioner Edwin N. Atherton, defending the plan, noted a misinterpretation of subsidizing players and urged full understanding of the rule.
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Girl 17 Dies by Suicide in Unhappy Romance
Kingwood dispatch reports 17 year old Gladys Wolfe found dead with a shotgun nearby. Coroner H Foster Hartman states the cause as suicide linked to an unhappy romance. grandmother Mrs Edward Wolfe discovered the scene on December 16.
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Baer Anxious to Face Conn This Winter
Broadway boxing chatter and sports notes mix with a collage of names and scenes from boxing and entertainment. Max Baer may fight Billy Conn soon while Jerry Lewis style gossip threads through Roger Kramer and Ethel Merman sightings. football and basketball references mingle with local club tidbits and light humor.
Nelson Wins Open Battle in Miami Golf Victory
Lord Byron Nelson captured the $2,500 top prize at the Miami Open, finishing 72 holes nine under par to win by one stroke. Ben Hogan finished third four shots back, earning $1,000 to reach $10,655 for the year while Sam Snead totaled $9,206. The Vardon Trophy, given for yearlong consistency, was not won by Nelson.
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Golfer Clayton Heafner Narrowly Misses Victory At Hogan's
Soldier golfer Clayton Heafner of Linville North Carolina pressed Ben Hogan over the final holes with three putts near the cup and finished with 272 after a 268 round. Hogan shot 273 for third place as Sam Snead and Willie Goggin tied for fourth at 277. Mike Turnesa earned the Smith prize with 278, while Claude Harmon and Ben Lovig were 279 for 350.
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New York
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Orlando
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Springfield
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Vic Sorrell to Manage Bluefield Baseball Team
Vic Sorrell announced from Rabiz North Carolina that he would manage the Bluefield Blue Grays again in the Mountain State Baseball League. He delayed accepting due to possible private business. the team finished fourth in 1939 and third this year.
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State Budget Board Sets Large Building Program
The board given a special budget contingent on revenues released about $5 million to fund one of the state's largest building programs. Heads of state agencies prepared budget estimates months ago, which were revised and sent to the budget director for review. The director will oversee fund disbursement through the next biennium as required by the act.
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Champ Recruiter Elaine Bassett Gains North America Fame
From Dallas Texas Elaine Bassett emerges as a noted recruiter of the North American scene. The winsome lass inspires posters for the Canadian Join the Army and has been chosen to perform a similar service for Uncle Sam. She is described as the daughter of a Baptist minister.
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Writers Pick Prize Oddity of Past Year
Dartmouth’s delayed football victory over Cornell tops 1940s prize sports oddities list chosen by sports editors. Other noted events include disqualification in golf, Jimmy Wilson’s second-base feat, Harmon tackle miscue, Purdue’s late-season losses, and a trio of golf hole-in-one efforts by women in Kansas City.
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Red Friesell
Dufficult
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Tommy Harmon
Calfornia
Alva Bradley
Milburn
D.C
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Commissioner’s Notice to creditors in Hulford estate
To the creditors and beneficiaries of Worthy G Hulford deceased all claims must be presented with vouchers verified and filed at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Grafton West Virginia by June 12 1941 or be barred by law All beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests Dated December 9 1940 John K Burdett examiner of accounts of SURG Gaunt Went Virginia Dec 9 16 28
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Worthy G. Hufford
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton
West Virginia
John K. Burdett
Aeloner
Gaunt
France appoints Flandin as foreign minister in cabinet shakeup
A surprise cabinet change in France sees Pierre-Etienne Flandin chosen to replace Laval as foreign minister. German sources claim France, though largely occupied, may not see decisive impact on German French relations, while Petain reportedly informed Hitler before public announcement.
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Andrews Sisters debut in Argentine Nights at Opera House
The Andrews Sisters Patty Maxene and LaVerne star with the Ritz Brothers in the Universal musical farce Argentine Nights at the Opera House. Constance Moore and George Reeves lead the romantic plot with Peggy Moran Anne Nagel Kathryn Adams and Julie Duncan in supporting roles. Albert S Rogell directs.
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Anne Nagel
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Albert S. Rogell
L Aiglon Resting Beside His Father at Invalides
The remains of L Aiglon the Little Eagle will lie beside the ashes of his father under the Paris museum dome. Hitler reportedly invited Petain to attend the ceremony but circumstances prevented the French leader from going. Vichy sources say France weighs Germanys reaction to Laval's replacement by Pierre-Etienne Flandin as foreign minister, a move linked to seeking a French German alliance according to Flandin. Berlin officials, awaiting full details, say the German press will not yet publish Laval resignation.
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