Barney Ross Named Man of Year in Sports
New York sports pages crown Barney Ross Man of the Year for 1942. The presentation, by Edward J. Memorial Plaque, honors Ross despite wartime duties with the Marines. Harvey Miller accepts on behalf of Ross, who reportedly logged 22 laps in a Goodson race as part of a wartime salute.
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Sio Feder
New York
Barney Ross
Birtic
Barney
Uncle Sam
Marina
Boxing Writers of
Edward J. Oil
Fistl- Ann
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy
Milley
National Boxing Association
Barney Kiingoud
Boxing results from last night in New York and Oakland
Fights last night report by Associated Press with Freddy Vol ayich and Freddy Herman in New Jersey, plus Turkey Thompson stopping Eddy Blunt in Los Angeles and New York outcomes. Names, weights, and ring actions appear garbled but include several boxers and venues such as Kochelle Park and 205 Los Angeles with Blunt defeat.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth N. J
Freddy Volayich
Kochelle Park
Freddy Herman
Elisabeth
Oakland
Turkey Thompson
Los Angeles
Eddy Blunt
New York
Ededly Blunt
Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr Wide World Sports Columnist
New York February 18. This roundup surveys wartime sports notes. DiMaggio Williams and Pee Wee Reese face service, Toledo golfers help greenskeeping, Frank Melton plans a farm to secure baseball, service teams vs majors potential, 48 hour week prompts park cleanup, Sturgis and Gordon rivalry settles with a one day break, Fromer and Goodwin reunite after ten years.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
Toledo
Frank Melton
South Carolina
Canada
John N. Sabo
Detroit Free Press
Service Dept
Samuel P. Sturgis
Douglas Gordon
Air Corps
Dave Fromer
Ted Goodwin
New York Giant
West Virginia U
Washington and Lee
Pro Football to Carry On With Limitations Says Layden
Washington reports Elmer Layden, NFL commissioner, says pro football intends to continue with limitations. He notes players may work factory jobs weekends as in early days, and expects a definite plan from league owners in Chicago in April. Baseball owners also plan to proceed with the 1943 season despite lower caliber play.
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Pat O'Brien
Washington
Elmer Layden
National Football League
Layden
Notre Dame
Four-Horsemen
Paul W. McNutt
Transportation Dierento Jasped B. Eastman Yesteray
McNutt
Eastman
Lynden
Chicago
Joe DiMaggio Enlists in Army at 28 on Draft Status
Monterey Daily report from February 18 shows Joe DiMaggio, 28, married, 3-A draft status, volunteering for the Army. He left the New York Yankees as a $43750-a-year outfielder to serve as a private at $90 monthly. His physical revealed average eyesight, with one eye at 20-80 and the other at 20-40, total 20-25.
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Monterey
Joe DiMaggio
Uncle Sam
New York Yankees
Joe
Army
San Francisco
Notre Dame basketball coach George Keegan dies
South Bend Feb 18 George B E Keegan longtime Notre Dame basketball coach died at home of a heart ailment after returning from an eastern tour His 20 year tenure produced 327 wins 96 losses and one tie He previously coached at Charles City Iowa and Valparaiso University Survivors include his widow Ruby his mother and sister Funeral plans not yet set
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Ind
George BE
Doc
Keegan
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Kogan
Midwest
Seaan
Wat
Keogaan
Charles City Flowa College
University of Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin Minneola
Indiana
Ergier
Valpargiso
Rockne
Ruby
Big Ten Chiefs to Decide on Freshman Rule
Big Ten athletic directors planned a wartime policy review to potentially lift the freshman ineligibility ban for varsity play during the war. They prepared to consider 1943 schedules and the continuance of competitive sports under Army and Naval aviation PT programs, with faculty approval expected.
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Big Ten Chiefs
Chicago Flo
Army and
Naval Aviation
Big Ten
Basis of Gain or Loss for Federal Income Tax (Part 2)
Explains basis for determining gain or loss for property received in payment for services, gifts, trusts, bequests, or inheritances. Covers pre and post 1921 rules, value at time of transfer or death, and depreciation or betterments adjustments. Also explains allocation for securities lots and stock received as a bonus.
Hollywood Propaganda Films Highlight Nazi Use of Cinema
Robbin Coons reviews a German propaganda film collection arranged by John Abbott at the Museum of Modern Art Film Library. The set includes Triumph of the Will and depictions of the Poland invasion, illustrating state control of film to sway public opinion and the imperative for free screens.
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Hollywood
Hitler
Gang
England
John Abbott
Museum of Modern Art Film Library
Goebbels
Germany
Nuremburg
Writers Root and Fenton Reflect On Collaboration
Hollywood writers Lynn Root and Frank Fenton recall six years of teamwork, early struggles, and evolving projects. They describe shared credit, near-constant banter, and their recent successes with The Sky's the Limit and The Gibson Girl while planning future novels and plays.
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Hollywood
Messrs
Frank Fenton
Lynn Renot
You
Raal
Fenton
Root
David Hempstead
the Sky
Mr. Hempsteadton
Sam Goldwyn
Mr. Fenton
Lynn
Rool
RKO
Senate Hears Madame Chiang Kai Shek in Congress
The Associated Press reports Senate sessions include Madame Chiang Kai Shek testimony as House action on routine legislation continues. Agriculture subcommittee probes food production with Selective Service Director Hershey, while Appropriations subcommittee seeks FSA Administrator Baldwin on manpower. Western fuel oil committee questions Mayor Gage of Kansas City, Mo. Military panel discusses draft deferment bill gate.
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Associated Press Senate
Madame Chiang Kai Shek
Agriculture
Selective Service
Hershey
FSA
Baldwin
Special
Western Fuel Oil Committee
Mayor Gage
Kansas City
House
Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Warning Order in Hempstead Chancery Court Arkansas
In Hempstead County Arkansas a warning order requires defendant Earnest Walker to appear within thirty days and answer Jessie Walker's complaint. The clerk sets the date February 3 1943 with signatures of John P. Vesey attorney for plaintiff and Atkins attorney ad litem. Notices printed February 4 11 18 25.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Jessie Walker
Earnest Walker
Sun Court
John P. Vesey
Atty
Plft
Atkins
Atty. Ad Litem
Iseal
Purdue coach may return to Navy role in future
Sports Mirror Today notes a possible return of Purdue football coach to Navy. It references historic coaching ties and speculation about leadership moves, highlighting past matchups and interim arrangements amid evolving program plans.
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Maward
Purdue
Lef
Navy
Bobby Ri
Hal Surface
Daytona Beach
Chet
Kentucky
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