September Society Scene and Club Meetings
Local society notes list events at First Baptist and Methodist churches, Rose Garden Club, UDC, and Woman’s Society of Christian Service with dates September 1 through 3. Births announced include Truman Humphries and Lewie Goad families welcoming daughters, with visits noted to Pine Bluff and Shreveport hospitals.
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Methodist Women
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
H. C. Kyler
Anu
B. W. Edwards
A. Graves
C. L. Reed
W. W. Johnson
Coming and Going in Texarkana and Camp Robinson
Mrs Carl Walters and friends spend a day in Texarkana while Mr and Mrs Buford Poe and son Billy of Warren visit Mrs Poe’s parents. Several locals travel to Little Rock to see Pvt Dolphus Whitten Jr at Camp Robinson. Rev Kenneth L Spore returns from Benton after a Methodist meeting. May Della White leaves for Holly Grove to teach home economics. Arnold family returns from a vacation to Brownwood visiting Capt William Arnold at a camp.
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Buford Poe
Billy
Warren
Dolphus Whitten
Paul Power
Kenneth L. Spore
Catherine
Little Noack
Pvt
Dalphus Whitten
Whitten
The
Peoples’ National Bank
Pvt. Whitten
Headquarters Center
Camp Robinson
Robert O'Neal
Pvt. O'Neal
May Della White
Holly Grove
J. J. Battle
Fulton
W. D. Futrell
Ernest Cox
Prescott
Cox
Betty Jane Cox
Helen Scott
Little Rock
Hunter Scott
Ralph Moncrief
Shreveport
Dorothy White
Little Rocks
Opal Daniel
Hope
Paul Burnett
Malvern
Grace Hale
Phil Foster
Effie Martin
Willsville
John C. Stegar
Ray Toler
Searcy
Thomas Rea Logan
Mr. Logan
Mr. Toler
Fayetteville
Jack Blakely
Longview
Texas
Lanny Ross Loves to Sing and Entertain for Troops
New York singer Lanny Ross, famed for informal broadcasts, speaks of his passion to perform. He lights up benefit events for Father Duffy Canteen and Army camp shows, calling officers attentive and noting fans and even a general praising a private songwriter. Ross, a 3-A, favors relaxed, shirt-sleeve style and keeps a farmer’s heart at home on his country place.
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George Tucker
New York
Lanny Ross
Gang
Father Duffy
Lanny
Ross
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In Harbor Indiana and Chicago region bouts, Peterson and Worlds won on points, Cocoa outpointed Jackson in New Haven, Carter defeated Shank in Rome, Henry beat Eagle in Waterbury, and Calla topped Crawford in New York. Matches featured several close decisions and regional ring results.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bill Petersen
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Clayton Worlds
Drew
Baltimore
Louis
Cocoa
New Haven
California
Charley Eagle
Waterbury
Conn
Providence
R.I
Jackie Callua
Hamilton
Ont
Davey Crawford
New Yorks
British Tars Now Christmas Shopping
Alexandria officers and sailors of the Mediterranean fleet are shopping early for Christmas. A high demand for women’s hosiery and candies is noted as these items are scarce in England. Stores guarantee refunds or duplicates if deliveries fail.
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Alexandria
Mediterranean
Navy
England
Rocks Sweep Series Headed for Pennant After Key Wins
The Little Rock Travelers won eight straight, four over the Nashville Vols and four over the Knoxville Smokies, pulling a half game ahead of idle Nashville with a double win over Knoxville. They finish with Knoxville, then Memphis, then a pair with Nashville to close the season. Birmingham beat Chattanooga 7 6 in 10 innings to move to fourth, while Atlanta’s Crackers stay close after their game with New Orleans was halted in the third.
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Jess Liile Rock
Travelers
Southern Association
Nashville Vols
Knoxville Smokies
Knoxville
Rocks
Nashville
Little Rock
Smokies
Memphis
Willis Hudlin
Tommy McBride
Hudlin
McBride
Jorb Anderson
Floyd Stromme
Ed Lopat
Atlanta
Lochbaum
Cortes
New Orleans
Turbeville
Seinsothy
Moran
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Stars Beat All Stars as Thompson Shines in Charity Game
Philadelphia September game saw Thomas Pryor Thompson, ex-Tulane, star for the National League in a 16-3 victory over the college All Stars at Municipal Stadium. Thompson’s bullet passes and speed fueled the win before about 75,000 spectators.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Pryor Thompson
Tulane University
Philadelphia Eagles
Thompson
College All Stars
Roundup of early college football notes and pro hints
Sports column surveys early season practice trends and questions for college teams and pro figures. It notes Army Navy debates, potential broadcast value, Bears All Stars spectacle plans, a $410,000 Red Sox support donation, and light profiles of players and coaches plus notes on baseball figures like Larry MacPhail and Leo Durocher with light agricultural asides.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
World Sports
New York
Sept. I
Army
West Point
Forest Hills Under Way At National Championships
New York September 1 marks the start of the National championships at Forest Hills with promising third round matchups. Sidney Wood Jr. meets Alejo Russell, Pancho Segura faces Harris Everett, Ted Schroeder faces James Everett, and Seymour Greenberg plays Robert Smith as early rounds proceed. A Nero anecdote recalls his 66 AD festival victory and prize ex actions at Rome.
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New York
Forest Hills
Fite
Sidney Wood, Jr
Alejo Russel
Harris Everett
University of North Carolina
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Ted Schroeder, Jr
James Everet
Chicago
Seymour Greenberg
Robert Smith
Wood
Williams Has Title Cinched
New York, Sept. 1 The American League appears ready to concede the batting title to Ted Williams as the season enters its final month. Williams batting .346 leads, with Joe Gordon at .333 after a four-point drop. Taft Wright has been eliminated for Army induction. In the National League a tight race exists between Pete Reiser and Enos Slaughter, with Reiser ill and down to .328 and Slaughter close behind.
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New York
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Taft Wright
Chicago White Sox
National League
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn
Enos
Slaughter
St. Louis
Reiser
Johns Hopkins Hospital
When a Girl Marries by Rene Ryerson
Enid revels in a dreamlike date with Hank Holliday, painting Sonny as Hank watches, and discovers his warmth and guarded mood as they share a swim at Arlington Bath Club. A kiss unsettles Enid and leaves questions about Hank’s restraint and their future together.
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Hal
Enid
Hank
Conler
Arlington Bath Club
Tigers Bow Out of Pennant Chase as Yanks Win
In a Cooperstown era style rundown, the Detroit Tigers fell 8-3 to the New York Yankees as Riley Ford Donaldson blanked the Tigers for eight innings. Joe Gordon and Phil Rizzuto homered, while Brooklyn's Dodgers edged the Pirates 5-4 to tighten the NL pennant race. The Giants beat the Cubs 7-6 on a two-run pinch single by Buster Maynard, Elmer Riddle allowed five hits as the Reds stunned the Phils 3-1, and the Red Sox stayed eight back with an 8-6 win over the Browns as Cecil Hughson earned his 14th. The White Sox swept Philadelphia 3-1 and 0-0.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Alsu Tahs
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankes
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Yankees
Detroit
Riley Donald
Tigers
Joe Gordon
Phil Rizzuto
Pirates
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Vince DiMaggio
Leo Durocher
Elbie Fletcher
St. Louis Cardinals
Curt Davis
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Buster Maynard
Harry Feldman
Reds
Philadelphia Phils
Elmer Riddle
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Brownies
Chet Laabs
Cecil
Lex) Hughson
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Prescott New By Helen Hesterly 1942 Curly Wolves Football Opens
Prescott Curly Wolves begin the 1942 season with 24 players reporting for practice. Nine lettermen return led by Denton Robinson and Curtis Ward as captain and co captain. Coach Roy Littlefield aims for strong results as a game at Camden is expected to be scheduled soon.
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Curly Wolves
Prescott
Bill Bolston
Blake Crow
Paul Wise
Warren Porter
Curtis Ward
Jack Compton
Denton Robinson
Watson Porter
Buddy Coleman
Don Buchanan
Bob Holloway
Jim Hamilton
Thomas Deweedy
Adam Guthrie
Billy Atkinson
Billy Acker
Billy Phelps
James Edward Langley
Foster
Jock) Davis
Jack Reeves
Conrad White
Bernice Callicott
Roger Bratton
Denton Hobinson
Roy Littlefield
Camden
Local society notes of weekend visits and weddings
A long list of weekend social calls and visits across Texarkana Little Rock Hot Springs and other towns is reported. Families including the Meyers Piercy Hays Watsons and Moores are mentioned with many relatives dropping in and out. A wedding is announced for Ardis Caudle and Alvin Britter in Texarkana with plans to reside in Orlando Florida.
Films Tough on European Star
Hollywood gossip notes Marta Eggerth, the Hungarian born actress, discussing temperamental stereotypes of foreign stars. She contrasts European speed with Hollywood limits, notes language barriers, and recalls Pola Negri and Jetta Gondal as past exotics.
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Robbin -Coons
Hollywood
Iemon
Marta Eggerth
Miss Eggerth
New York
Hollywood Pictures
Gal
Lily Mars
Juny Garland
Pola Negri
Jetta Gondal
Maria Eggerth
Europe
Marta Kiepura Sings On Set Amid Polish Star Gossip
Marta Kiepura, wife of Jan Kiepura, denies temperamental reputations and laughs off gossip about her husband. The article notes Marta singing gypsy numbers for a scene watched by Judy Garland, expressing a wish to be treated like a lemon, implying a desire for easy, juicy attention rather than hard, sour criticism.
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Jan Kiepura
Kiepura
Marta
Yesterday's Stars in Major League Highlights
Johnny Humphries and Ed Smith led the White Sox in a doubleheader sweep over the Cubs with strong hitting while Maynard delivered a clutch two run pinch hit. Curt Davis of the Dodgers earned his 15th win in relief with a hitless stretch against the Pirates. Ted Williams starred for the Red Sox driving in three runs with a double and single. Elmer Riddle of the Reds allowed five hits in a standout start.
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Associated Press
Johnny ‘Humphries
Ed, Smith
White Sox
Pich
Bell
Ad Buster Maynard
Giants
Sevring
Cubs
Tigers
AL Curt Davis
Dodgers
Pirates
Ted Williams
Red Sox
di Iin
Brown
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Scrambled Sports Recap From Decades Past
A cluttered recap notes a year ago Brant defeated Francisca Sgura Ecuador 6 4 6 6 4 6 5 7 in a national tournament round. Three years ago Pagan won the Westchester Open. Five years ago Mrs Hill shot 68 at Indian Hills Kansas City. The presidential oath list includes Van Buren Harrison Taylor Polk Pierce Fillmore Buchanan Lincoln read by Chief Justice Taney.
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Associated Press Today
Brant
Francisca Sgura
Ecuador
Pagan
Hill
Kansas’ City
Indian’ Hills
Martin van Buret
Henry ‘Harrison
John K.” Polle
Zachary
Milara Fillmore
Franklin
James Buchanan
Abra Ae Lincoln
Justic Brooke Taney
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