Armstrong Sicks With Cold May Delay World Title Fight
Henry Armstrong reports a cold illness delaying the Madison Square Garden welterweight title bout with Lou Ambers. Three doctors were sent by the New York Athletic Commission to assess Armstrong, but manager Eddie Mead insists he is too sick to fight regardless of commission input.
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Cubs Seek Slaughter Padgett In Winter Talks
Chicago Cubs, after a fourth place season in 1939, plan a winter meeting in Cincinnati to upgrade their lineup. Gabby Hartnett’s club needs a power outfielder or a shortstop, with Enos Slaughter or Don Padgett among names linked, though Branch Rickey of St Louis says no first-string deals are planned.
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Alleged ordinance breach arrest on Davidson Street man
Doc. F. Shoe of 0 Davidson Street was arrested yesterday on five warrants for alleged failure to comply with a city ordinance requiring fewer connections. Warrants signed by John If of the city health department. In Clemson S C Tigers scored 159 points to 42 for Tulane in a single contest this year.
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Potato contest prize in Hertsey yields seed money
In Hertsey England the potato growing contest awarded H Dawn a prize of nine pounds from a seed advertisement.
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Missing Sandy Ridge farmer Howard Burgess in Kernersville area
Howard Burgess, a young farmer from Sandy Ridge near Colfax, left his home on November 18 1939 and has not been seen since. He reportedly drove a car from a Kernersville dealer to try out before buying and sold part of his tobacco crop the day before leaving. Burgess is married with a six month old child. his wife and baby are with his parents awaiting news. A radio plea was issued to locate him amid unconfirmed reports of his escape. Also noted: Britons in Paris rushing for gas masks prompted a second shipment from London.
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Naismith Dies Inventor of Basketball at 78
Dr. James A. Naismith, 78, founder of basketball, died at 1:50 a.m. in Lawrence Kansas after a heart disease and cerebral hemorrhage. He originated the sport in 1891 at Springfield Massachusetts Y M C A and later joined Kansas University, guiding physical education and shaping modern basketball. He mentored by Phog Allen, led youth sport growth, and helped popularize the game worldwide.
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Driving Rule Clarified for Passing Right Turners
A driver may pass to the right of another vehicle only when that vehicle is making a left turn. This rule specifies safe passing behavior on roads and highlights right lane usage under turn conditions.
Dempsey Gets 87500 Guarantee for Manila Referee Role
Jack Dempsey is guaranteed seven thousand five hundred dollars to referee the Ceferio Garcia Glenn Lee middleweight bout in Manila this December.
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