Political operatives press J C B Phringhaus for NC McNutt bid
Henry Averill reports in Raleigh that Paul V. McNutt boosters offered former Governor J C B Phringhaus a leadership role in North Carolina for his presidential campaign. The decision hangs in balance with a second choice, State Senator Joe Blythe of Charlotte, also considered.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
Raleigh
Paul V. McNutt
J. C. B. Phringhaus
North Carolina
McNutt
Joe Blythe
Charlotte
Highway funds not to be diverted say NC officials
Caldwell warned at a Charlotte district meeting of the North Carolina Petroleum Industries Committee that highway funds cannot be diverted in the name of economy. He noted farmers rely on roads to reach markets and urged against backsliding on highway finance. Judge Hartshorne of New Jersey met with NC law enforcement and Hathaway to discuss cases.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Petroleum Industries Committee
Caldwell
Richard Hartshorne
New Jersey
Common Plea Bench
North Carolina
Superior Court
Hathaway
Track and Field Set for Banner 1940 Despite Olympics Doubt
New York Jan 12 1940 American athletes and fans expect a busy indoor and outdoor season even if the 1940 Olympics don’t occur Pan American games loom Cuba plans late February events Argentina invites full Olympic program In the U S Cunningham may yield to rising stars such as Zamperini MacMitchell Beccali and Lash face strong mile and distance rivalries with Woodruff Giddings and Kane also in contention for standout performances
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New York
Finland
Cuba
Aragentina
United States
Glenn Cunningham
Chuck Fenske
Archie San Romani
Louis Zamperini
Blaine Rideout
New York University
Leslie MacMitchell
Zamperini
California
MacMitchell
Cunningham
Lupgik Beccali
Olympic
Los Angeles
Don Lash
Tommy Deckard
Greg Rice
Walter Mehl
Forrest Bfaw
Ralph Schwartzkopf
John Borican
John Woodruff
Curtis Giddings
Campbell Kane
Charlie Beetham
John Quigley
Wes Wallace
Jim Herbert
Erwin Miller
Roy Cochrane
Jack Salzman
Harold Cagle
Donald Watts
There’s Always Hope For A Hurler In Spring Comebacks
A survey of veteran pitchers seeking major league returns outlines Elon Hogsett and others like Jack Quinn Fred Johnson Bill Harris and Huck Betts. The piece notes age late starts minor leagues and resilience as they seek renewed big league chances with teams including the Athletics Giants Red Sox and Phillies.
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Elon Hogsett
Athletics
Detroit
Connie Mack
John Picus Quinn
Jack Quinn
Yankees
Ords
Fred Johnson
Brown
Bill Harris
Reds
Buffalo
Red Sox
Whit Wyatt
Huck Betts
Curtis Davis
Cardinals
Louis William Fette
James Riley Turner
Bees
Paul Dean
Giants
Johnny Babich
A’s
al Smith
Cleveland
al Johnson
Red
Ring Mosals Find Gap Just As Wide at Dinner Trophy Talk
New York boxing officials and the NBA spar over governance at a dinner honoring Billy Conn with Edward J. Neil Memorial Trophy. Abe Greene cites discord between the New Jersey and New York commissions while NBA head Harvey Miller notes New York’s lone world champion status. Phelan seeks unified rules through interstate talks and European visits.
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New York
Edward J. Neil
Billy Conn
Abe Greene
Ew Jersey Athletic Commission
Treat
Harvey Miller
Ashington
NBA
United States
Conn
W York
Mellottina
John Enry Lewis
Plan Speaks
John J. Phen
New York Commission
Phelan
Europe
Illinois Commission
Cross and political chatter at Raleigh and Chapel Hill
Cross speaks with officials in Raleigh and Chapel Hill about parole, government and Legion ties. Dr. Ralph McDonald backs Roosevelt for a third term while weighing McNutt as a strong administrator. Commissioner Maxwell to advertise in Progressive Farmer amid Poe tie-up rumors. Also notes a Kinston music festival slated for April and a remark on German wage cuts.
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Ralph McDonald
Roosevelt
McDonald
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Commissioner of Revenue
Allen J. Maxwell
Progressive Farmer
Clarence Poe
Poe- Maxwell
Roundup of sports notes and coaching chatter
New York wires note possible coaching moves for Dr. John Bain Sutherland and discuss whether Mike Jacobs should face Billy Conn. Shaughnessy system sparks debate as Clark Shaughnessy dons Stanford duties and Jess Neely takes Rice. Dixie college football links, Alabama stars, and band leaders appear alongside boxing chatter and Yankees salary talks.
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New York
John Bain Sutherland
Mike Jacobs
Billy Conn
Big Ten
Umpire Harry Fanning Voted Best By Coast Fans
Fans in the Pacific Coast League honored umpire Harry Fanning as the best despite having only one arm. The piece cites fan praise and notes rhythmic Shaughnessy playoffs in baseball and Shaughnessy pay-off in football as part of the era’s sports lore.
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Harry Fanning
Shaughnessy
Young Ruler Sows Clues in Puzzle Grid
A crossword style puzzle lists Across and Down clues about rulers, geography, and items such as Calyx leaf and ozone. The grid references include references to Fuad era, Egyptian themes, and varied terms from coin to hill nymph and bronze.
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