Casey Stengel's Leg Break and Other Yearly Axioms
A roundup of quirky 1920s style headlines and trivia listing notable events and figures. It cites Casey Stengel's leg break as the toughest, Bill Cox's fastest putout, and a string of humorous superlatives about sports, politics, and entertainment with names like Landis, Durocher, and Haegg appearing among diverse references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Stengel
Cox
New York
Washington Redskins
Boto Newsom
St. Louis
Washington
Bill Cox
K. M. Landis
O.D.T
Connie Mack
Eorth
Gunder Haegg
Haegg
Belmont Park
Delph Camilli
Phils
Columbia
Fritzie Zivic
Jackie Lamotta
Leo Durocher
Newsom
Spud Chandler
Yankee
Clark Griffith
Stagg Staged Most Outstanding Comeback
New York reports Amos Alonzo Stagg named 1943's most outstanding comeback, edging Patty Berg and Bronko Nagurski in AP poll. Stagg's College of Pacific squad, aided by Navy players, stayed undefeated through 61 games before a 6–0 loss to USC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Footpall
Amos Alonzo Stagg
University of Chicago
College of Pacific
Patty Berg
Patty
Sannual Associated Press
Bronko Nagurski
Chicago Bears
New York Yankees
Stagg
Navy
Tommy
Harmon
Michigan Grid
Nagurski
Yankees
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
A. A. Stagg
Beau Jack
Schoolboy Rowe
New York Giants
Joe Gordon
Henry Armstrong
Hollywood by Ershine Johnson reports Harry James misjudges easy life
NEA staff correspondent notes Harry James, after a record seven show engagement at the Paramount in New York, heads to Hollywood only to face a flurry of work. He completes two MGM films, broadcasts 12 times, plays four one night stands in Fresno San Francisco San Bernardino and Balboa. He does two benefits hosts noontime concerts at Douglas Lockheed and Northrup plants and logs 25 hours of rehearsals. Maureen OHaras inside track on Victoria Grandolet despite Joan Fontaine mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Ershine Johnson
NEA
Harry James
Paramount Theater
New York
Fresno
San Francisco
San Bernardino
Balboa
Douglas
Lockheed
Northrup
Layoff May Cost Bears in Washington clash
Chicago December 22 The Bears four week layoff may cost them the game against the Redskins. Pitt coach Shaughnessy notes Washington on edge after two routs and playoff delay He predicts a hard close game with ground play deciding and a chance for the home Bears to gain edge on their own field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
Clark Shaughnessy
University of Pittsburgh
Washington
George Halas
Bears
Shag
Walter Halas
New York Giants
Redskins
Shaughnessy
New York
Sammy Baugh
Baugh
Sid Luckman
Andy Farkas
Wilbur Moore
Bob Seymour
Bronko Nagurski
Harry Clark
Dante Magnani
Ray McLean
Wrigley Field
President undecided on fourth term says Walker
Washington reports after lunch with the President Frank C. Walker chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Roosevelt did not know if he would seek a fourth term. Walker told reporters he asked if they discussed politics and replied that it was a little. He said the decision is too early to know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank C. Walker
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Walker
White House
Santa Letter From William Perkins Sent to News-Post
A four letter from William Perkins of Hamilton Avenue Santa Claus was received at the offices of The News-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
William Perkins
Hamilton Avenue
Santa Claus
News- Post
Christmas Trees Glut Market In Baltimore
Baltimore December 22 report says the city faces a Christmas tree glut despite early shortage fears. New York oversupply driven by large imports pushed prices down from early highs of 10 dollars. cultivated trees 5 to 8 dollars, likely to fall about 2 dollars soon. Dealer noted four carloads unsold and street sellers may be forced to drop prices. NYC shipped 285 truckloads versus 225 expected. Baltimore ordered eight to ten loads. Labor and transport woes had caused some farmers to cut and truck uncultivated trees to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
New York
Ihand
New York City
Wage Concessions Not Retroactive
Washington reports the War Labor Board refused to order retroactive wage concessions for CIO United Steel workers under new contracts. In a 8 to 4 vote, the board rejected demands to keep current contracts in force until a new agreement and to make wage increases retroactive to contract expiry. The CIO led by Philip Murray sought retroactivity amid contracts with about 500 steel firms, many expiring January 3, with a demand for 17 cents an hour raise and annual guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Labor Board
CIO
United Steelworkers
Philip Murray
WLE
4-H Election Held At New Market Grange Hall
The New Market 4-H club elected officers at the Grange Hall with Robert Mainhart as president William Burall as vice president Jesse Burall as secretary treasurer and Gareth Lease as reporter The combined Girls and Boys 4-H clubs sponsored a Christmas dance at the Grange Hall on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Grange Hall
Robert Mainhart
William Burall
Jesse Burall
Gareth Lease
York Leads With R B J In 1942 RBI Title
Rudy York of the Detroit Tigers tops the American League RBI list with 107. Ted Williams trails, while Nick Etten of the New York Yankees is runner up with 107 RBI. Other strong totals include Bill Johnson 94, Vern Stephens 19, Stan Spence 88, Charley Keller 86, and Tom Tabor 83. Keller also leads in walks with 106, and Joe Gordon 98. The piece also notes club meeting details and program items from a local women’s club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ted Williams
York
Nick Eten
New York Yankers
RBI
Detroit
Ettens
Avertmon
Yankees
Bill Johnson
Vern Stephens
St Louis
Stan Spence
Washington
Charley Keller
New York
Dim Tabor
Chet Laabs
St Loui
New Market Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs Lease Home
The New Market Homemakers Club gathered December 17 at Mrs Norman Lease’s home. The meeting began with the singing of O Little Town of Bethlehem, followed by a collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
New Market Homemakers
Norman Lease
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Run on Candy At Martha Washington Shop Reopens
A line formed outside the Martha Washington candy shop Wednesday afternoon as a sign announced a 3 PM opening after a weeklong candy shortage. The crowd stretched to Market Street and by 3:20 PM the stock was nearly exhausted with only hard candy and a few nuts remaining. A separate note mentions guard Kenneth Bucke, a 33-year-old White House policeman stationed in Washington since Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Three Pool
Market Street
Witaiington
Kenneth Bucke
White House
Pearl
First pre Pearl Harbor father on force drafted
Burke of Purcellville Virginia, a seven year old daughter, serving six years on the White House force, will report to Fort Meade Maryland in January for Army duty after excelling at remembering names and faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarper
Burke
Purcellville
White House
Fort Meade
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. B. Bramham
Bucky Harris
Landis
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Bill Dickey
Ann Dvorak
England
Harold Adamson
Jimmy McHugh
Frank Sinatra
Brian Donlevy
Deanna Durbin
Rita Hayworth
Orson Welles
Sheldon Leonard
June Havoc
Harry Revel
Paul Muni
Cecil Roberts
Montgomery
Eighth Army
David Selznick
Lloyd Nolan
Fox
Johnny Nolan
Brooklyn
George Sanders
Virginia Bruce
Joan Fontaine
Maureen O’hara
Victoria Grandolet
Merry Christmas
Frederick County National Bank
Edge
C. W. Epley
Gettysburg
Fredericktown
Him
China
Briarcliffe
Sheffield
HRamsbury + female
Asia
KEY Hotel Bldg
Keller
Rudy York
Detroit Tigers
Seros
Walthams
Yanks
Roy Cullen- Bine
Cleveland
Wlp. Motsell
Trunble
Willis
Engle
Fatcowen
Morsell
Hilda Etzler
McGolerwk
Murray Eteler
Reading
Jessie Shawbaker
Win Watkins
John Molesworth
Kate Douglas Wigmis
Lisette Wooadwild Rees
Wade Kunkle
Wo Qe Shawbaker
Ed Sehade
Club
Herald Angels
Mary McGolerigh
Mire Engle
Club Joy
Nornin
Dohn Molesworth
Nat Queston
Browning
St Joseph
Geeong
Hoctor Marrs
Basten
Columbia Picture
Flakorn
Nicodemus Paint Store
Sean
North Court St
Hense Small Loan Co
Cory Coffee Makers
Melvin M 7
Seiberling Tires
Frederick, Md
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
Diana Barrymore
Robert Paige
Bette Davis
Iran
Gig Young
Seton Peay
Sind
Leone
Ea Nerk
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