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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
9
In New York markets on December 2 1924 cotton futures remained steady as Bombay markets closed for a holiday and southern hedge offers were sparse. By near the close prices edged up 2 to 4 points with March at 10.17 May 10.10 and July 9.90.
In Liverpool on December 2 spot cotton stayed quiet with prices up two points. Quotations show American grades with strict good middling at 9.19 and related levels from good middling 8.89 to good ordinary 6.94, with futures ending 1 point higher to 1 lower. March 8.11, May 8.05, July 8.00, Oct 7.91.
Chicago markets report live poultry receipts of 1 in, trucks strong. Hens over 5 lbs fetch 18 1 2, 5 lbs and under 18 1 2, Leghorn hens 14, broilers 21 2 lbs, White Rock 19, springs 4 lbs up. Colored 20, Plymouth Rock 21, White Rock 21 under 4 lbs colored 19. Turkeys young toms 18 down 18 1 2, over 18 lbs 16, other prices unchanged.
Chicago market reports indicate potato arrivals 130 on track 432 and total shipments 415 with 29 on Wednesday. Idaho Russel Burbanks show minimal sales at 140 55. Nebraska Bliss Triumphs washed 1.75 dollars per cwt. Early Ohios 15 percent at .90. Unwashed Blixs Triumphs scarce at 1.00 to 1.05.
A steady raw sugar market in New York saw trade coverage grow amid January Liquidation, with prices up to two points and ending higher. January futures traded around 195 cents, July near 2.08, while world futures were quiet and raw offerings held at 295 cents. Refined prices remained quiet locally at 44 cents.
Chicago wheat and corn markets opened steady to higher with May and July wheat futures trading around mid 80s cents. Soybeans not detailed. oats rose modestly while December contracts edged down slightly.
British pilots in Santa Claus roles bombarded Corfu with Christmas gifts for children, a pre-briefed crowd gathered near target arcs as Vice Air Marshal J H Dalbiac praised Corfu’s courage amid heavy Italian attacks.
New York stocks showed scattered gains with several industrials like United States Steel Bethlehem General Motors and Chrysler moving fractionally to higher levels. Bonds lacked bid while cargo loadings for last week were expected to show smaller declines and the year ends with signs heavy construction and arms plant spending near four billion dollars.
Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway and their three children dined with President Roosevelt and family. The royals, refugees from German invasion, stayed near Washington, as Santa gifts arrived at the White House.
Georgetown football team heads to Miami for the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day to face Mississippi State. Coach Jack Rity, noting only one loss in three years, expresses confidence in victory if the team keeps its previous edge.
On New Year’s Day in San Francisco Eastern stars faced a rugged scrimmage against a pro team. Forest Evashevski of Michigan was bedridden with a severe cold possibly influenza. John Reagan of Pennsylvania and George Muha of Carnegie Tech also were knocked from action with minor injuries. Harmon of the East scored a 50 yard touchdown as backs from Princeton, Pittsburgh and Northwestern impressed with backfield play.
New York dispatch weighs Tennessee Stanford Fordham Texas A and M Georgetown Arizona State Western Reserve in upcoming bowls. Writers acknowledge guesses and limited viewing, favoring Tennessee Stanford Fordham Georgetown Arizona State as plausible winners.
In Montgomery Alabama the Yankee squad led by Cornell’s Matuszczak and Illinois’ Riggs drills in rain while the Rebels led by North Carolina’s Severin and Rice’s Whitlow prepare. The event features a skeet shoot fox hunt and a national radio broadcast before the 1 30 p m CST kickoff. The series is tied 1 1 after last year’s 33 20 Rebels win.
Earl H. Blaik a former Army backfield coach will lead Army football at West Point with a four-man Dartmouth staff. He succeeds Captain William H. Wood. spring practice set to begin as Blaik shifts from Dartmouth to West Point.
The first annual Blue and Grey field trials begin Monday at Sedg fields 14 000 acre Maytag preserve near Union Springs featuring 50 dogs with 150 horses prepared for a two day event. Notables include Robert E Lee owned by W J Lee and entries from Jack Tway Denby Garrison. Amateurs only compete with two stakes Robert E Lee all age and Ulysses S Grant futurity.
Fordham's football squad of 31 players six coaches a trainer faculty representative and two managers left Wednesday night for Dallas to play Texas A and M in the Cotton Bowl. They will go directly to Dallas without practice en route and arrive Friday morning for a workout then serious practice on Saturday.
Renovated mattresses advertised at 1.95 power per 5.75 with work guaranteed by Twin City Mattress Co. 611 Coleman West Monroe. Phone 4065 also offers reupholstering refinishing and awnings at 2903 Lee. A casual remark references Benny and a life sized Seabiscuit statue planned for Santa Anita garden this winter and a likely rush of bettors.
Frankie Kovacs, 20, added to Sugar Bowl entries as a featured player alongside international stars. English Davis Cup veteran Charles Hare returns with Ladislav Hecht of Czechoslovakia, joining a field including Hal Surface Bitsy Grant Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder and others in New Orleans.
Sports roundup notes a potential California win over Georgia Tech in a bowl game. The piece praises California’s improving form while Georgia Tech lags, and mentions Montgomery hosting a top fox hunt side attraction as part of the events.
Charley Morgan heads the KSTC Pittsburgh football program with sons Bill and Jack as first and second string quarterbacks. John Lance Jr and Ray Lance play guards on the basketball team coached by John Lance Sr, while Blair and Pat Chapman form a doubles tennis pair for their father who teaches chemistry. Bill Morgan is a first string basketball player and Jack Lance and John Lance Jr are track athletes.
In a celebratory note on Connie Mack's 78th birthday at Shibe Park, the longtime Athletics manager remains active, vowing to push Philadelphia’s A’s toward pennants. Observers remark his continued drive to lead the club from the bottom toward competitive glory through next autumn.
Army fans cheer as Red Blaik returns to coach next fall at West Point. The piece notes possible easing of academy rules and contrasts with civilian college norms. Elmer Layden of Notre Dame comments on future prospects and a confident national championship outlook for 1941.
Dr. E Leroy Mercer dean of Penns physical education viewed Swarthmore Colleges new field house and offered to exchange Penn palestra for it. The remark ends with a playful query about offering the football team.
Sam Snead wins a five thousand dollar shooting contest in Cuba, marking another success for the golfing star while Havana hosts visitors who have loosened up during their stay. Benny Leonard notes boxers often turn to the restaurant trade after long rings careers.
Butter receipts total 930 777 with weak prices. Creamery grade 93 score 32 3 4 to 33 1 4. Other prices steady. Egg receipts 5 758 with steady prices. Fresh graded firsts 22, refrigeration extras 20, refrigeration standards 19 3 4. Other prices unchanged.
Sports brief recalls events from prior years including the Dodgers purchasing Louis Berger from Boston, Frank McCormick signing a two year Cincinnati deal at about $16 000 per year, Ring magazine naming Henry Armstrong boxer of the year, and the Eastern Association of Football Officials rejecting pay and recognition gains while cutting officials pay to make room for new talent.
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