Jenkins Versus Zivic Set For Garden Eleven Ring Bout
Lew Jenkins the lightweight champion meets welterweight Ray Zivic in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. Zivic opens as favorite after recent wins over Henry Armstrong while Jenkins aims to prove his power can trouble bigger men. no title on the line and betting favors Zivic to decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
New York
Tohight
Garden
Lew
Jenkins
Eas
Zivic
Sweetwater
Henry Armstrong
Henry
Armstrong
Pete Lello
Lello
Mike Jacobs
Pittsburgh
Fritale
Quinn May Give Bees A Winning Club After All
Boston based profile of Bob Quinn the veteran executive shaping the Boston Bees into a competitive National League contender by 1941. The piece traces his 15 year effort to rebuild sagging clubs, his earlier Red Sox gamble, and the battles with misfortune, rainouts, and costly player decisions. It notes his return to Boston and the Bees’ potential impact on pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Bees
Bill King
Boston
Bob Quinn
Boston Bees
Braves
St. Louis Browns
Columbus American Association
Red Sox
St. Louis
Columbus
Harry Frazee
Frazee
Babe Ruth
Quinh
Ed Morris
American League
Tom Yawkey
Roundup of Coaching Talks and College Football News
Eddie Brietz reports scattered college football chatter and coach moves. Notes include Carl Snavely turning down a ten year Eagles deal, Georgetown delaying Mississippi State scouting, Tom Harmon delaying pro choices until graduation, and a Wood family connection affecting West Point. Maine coach resigns after 20 years, plus a quip about Pittsburgh’s struggling Steelers and Greasy Neale’s coaching deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Snavely
Philadelphia Eagles
Jack Hagerty
Georgetown
Mississippi State
Mississippi
Tom Harmon
Tom
Bill
Wood
West Point
Notre Dame
Bundles for Britain and the Brown Bomber
The Louis McCoy affair convinces the Burman, Simon, Godoy and others that the heavyweight title is won only if the government declares the Brown Bomber obsolete and hands him to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Louis McCoy
Messrs. Burman
Simon, Godoy, Et al
Brown Bomber
England
Four Guest Stars and Rivalry Move in Baseball Talks
Four guest quotes from Franklin P Adams and Arch Ward discuss college and pro baseball prospects. Harmon is hoped to break a Red Grange record by graduation. Ward notes Lazzeri Powell Waner contracts and an expanding San Francisco roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Adams
N. Y. Post
Tom Harmon
Red Grange
Arch Ward
Chicago Tribune
Tony Lazzeri
Jake Powell
Paul Waner
San Pran
Famous Medical Man Puzzle Summary
A historical crossword style item lists horizontal and vertical clues for a famous medical figure. Across clues touch on terms like smallpox, cowpox, and Latin phrases, while vertical clues request synonyms and biographical details. The puzzle weaves medical history with language hints, challenging solvers to fill names, dates, and terms.
Cornhuskers Ticket Price Fuss Sparks Nebraskans Outcry
Indignant Nebraskans protest rumors that Nebraska is charging 20 dollars per Rose Bowl ticket, with some doubt it might be 15 dollars. The item notes regional reactions and curiosity about pricing amid football fan fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman Kugler
Mildred
Somerville
N. Y
Sam Baker
Jersey City
Bill Terry
Wrestling Note Only Four More Flopping Days Until Christmas
A playful wrestling note teases the countdown to Christmas with four days left. It hints at holiday themed fun and festive energy in the ring.
Notice of Master Sales in Bay County Foreclosure Case
Special Master Clyde R. Brown will offer for sale at public outcry before Bay County Courthouse a list of goods and chattels foreclosed under a December 1940 Florida decree in Lon F. Brown vs S M Brown and Polly Brown. Items include a syrup percolator, display cases, refrigerators, a cash register, soda fountain equipment, a bureau adding machine, safes, and related tools. Sale set for Monday January 6, 1941, for cash to highest bidder during legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the
State of Florida
Bay County
Florida
Lon F. Brown
S. M. Brown
Polly Brown
Court House
Wfl
Bishop Babcock
Florida racing set to begin at Tropical Park
Racing opens in Florida as Tropical Park hosts a 98 day season with 2,500 horses and 200 jockeys. Officials predict a strong rise in attendance and handle above the prior year’s record of 41 million. The season features the Widener Cup at Hialeah on March 1 and runs through April 10 with Tropical Park, then Hialeah, hosting major cards.
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Miami
Florida — Springs
Hostler
Tropical Park
Everglades
Norman W. Graves
The
Gables Racing Association
Hollywood Greyhound Track
Kirby Ramsey
Mucho Gusto
New Orleans
Tropical
Hialeah Parks
Walter Lee Taylor
Earl Dew
Dew
Taylor
Hialeah
Notre Dame Edges Michigan In Early College Basketball Action
Notre Dame defeated Michigan 37 to 27 in a college basketball matchup. Other AP results show Bradley Tech 52 over UCLA 49, Oregon State 33 over Colorado State 31, Westminster 60 over Georgetown 40, Free Hopkins 49 over Callander DePauw 33, Beloit 32, Geneva 51 over Carnegie Tech 45, Southeastern Oklahoma State 32 over Baylor 27, Texas A and M 45 over Sam Houston State 33, Arkansas 52 over Murray Teachers 35, Oregon 25 over Wittenberg 49 to 28 over Swarthmore.
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Associated Press
Notre Dame
Michigan
Bradley Tech
University of California At Los Angeles
Oregon State
Colorado State
Ager
Westminster
Georgetown
Berea
Free Hopkins
Callander
DePauw
Beloit
Geneva
Carnegie Tech
Southeastern
Oklahoma State
Baylor
Texas A. and M
Sam Houston State
Arkansas
Murray
Baltimore
Oregon
Wittenberg
Swarthmore
Notice of Tax Deed Application for Bay County Property
Notice is given that 8. E. Harsy holder of Tax Certificate Nos. 1890 and 1964 filed for tax deed on Bay County Florida property. The certificate covers Lot 16 Holmes Addition to Millville in the SE quarter of Section 10 Township 4S R 14W. If not redeemed by law, the property will be sold at the courthouse door on January 6, 1941. Clerk H A Pledger, Deputy Clerk Marjorie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harsey
Bay
Florida
Lott
Holmes
Millville
Sei
Township 4
Cor
Court House
H. A. Pledger
Circuit Court
Bay County
Marjorie Duncan
Tax Deed Notice for Lynn Haven Florida Property
Joseph Weber assignee of Jas Hughes Kaldur filed for tax deed on certificate 900 for Lots 5 and 6 of Block 113 in Lynn Haven Bay County Florida formerly in Olive A Shumway name. Redeem at courthouse door by January 6 1941. Clerk Harroer and deputy Majorie Bungam signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Joseph Weber
Jas. P
Olive A. Shumway
Court House
Harroer
Cycurt Court of
Sugar Bowl described as New Orleans midwinter carnival
Grayson's Scoreboard outlines New Orleans as Sugar Bowl host, detailing a north versus south clash featuring Boston College and Tennessee. It notes Sugar Bowl’s growth since 1930s, capacity crowds around 75,000, economic impact on merchants and hotels, and a week of multi sport events culminating in the football game.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
New Orleans
East
Middle West
Southwest
Far West
Mississippi
Texas Christian
Carnegie Tech
Texas A
Tulane
Boston College
Tennessee
Rose
Sugar
Orange
Sun
Pineapple
Honolulu
Dixie
Temple
John Kimbrough
Texas Aggies
Army Coach Transferred From Cadet Football Post
West Point pares transfer news as Capt Bill Wood leaves coaching cadets to serve with the 1st Cavalry at Fort Bliss Texas. Rumors swirl that the academy may hire a civilian graduate coach while narrowing candidates including Biff Jones Major Bob Neyland Earl Blaik. Wood led Army gridders for three seasons, 12 wins in 28 games, after a 1921 appointment from Johns Hopkins and a storied multi sport career.
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West Point
N. Y
U. S. Military Academy
Army
Bill Wood
1St Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Tex
Academy Athletic Board
Biff Jones
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Earl Blaik
Dartmouth
Wood
New York
Johns Hopkins
Fights Last Night in Odessa and Philadelphia
In Odessa Babe Hunt 195 of Oklahoma City defeated Babe Ritchie 210 of Lubbock in a ten round bout. In Philadelphia Bobby Green 124 1 2 of Philadelphia outpointed Andre Sarilla 127 1 2 of New York in eight rounds.
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Associated Press
Odessa
Tex
Babe Hunt
Oklahoma City
Babe Ritchie
Lubbock
Philadelphia
Bobby Green
Andre Sarilla
New York
Notice of tax deed on Bay County Florida property
Frank B. Wood holder of Tax Certificate No. 2035 filed for tax deed. Property in Bay County Florida described as Orig Lot 6, beginning NW corner, with waters edge boundary. If not redeemed by law, property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on January 6, 1941. Dated December 6, 1940. H. A. Pledoer, Clerk. Deputy Clerk Marjorie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Frank B. Wood
A. D
County of
Bay
State of Florida
Cor
Orig
Waters Edge
Pt. of
Peninswar
Reg
Heg
Township 4
South Range
J. Hy Osborne
Dor
H. A. Pledoer
May County
Florida
Marjorie Duncan
Tax Deed Notice for Lynn Haven Property Bid Opens
Cler ole Barnes holder of Tax Certificate No 1996 filed for tax deed on Lots 11 12 43 14 Block 966 Port Lynn Haven Florida. The property was assessed in the name Unknown. Redeem certificate before sale. Sale to highest bidder at courthouse on first Monday January 1940. Dated December 6. Clerk Marjorie Duncan deputy.
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Barnes
County of Bay
State of Florida
Torwit
Lynn Haven
Fleridg
Valyds
Sherein
Court House
Perombel
Oreule Court
Bay
Flora
Marjorin
Duncan
Miley to defend 1940 title at Charlotte Harbor
Mirian Miley of Lexington Kentucky is expected to defend her 1940 title during the annual Charlotte Harbor women's golf tournament in Punta Gorda Florida January 17 to 21. Mrs Helen Hicks Harb will direct the event which each winter attracts many of the nation's best women golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley
Punta Gorda
Fla
Mirian Miley
Lexington
Charlotte Harbor
Helen Hicks Harb
Linus Bartholdi Sets Speed Record Moving House
Linus Bartholdi claimed a speed record after traveling eight miles in four hours while moving a house from the Dulles area. The unusual journey drew attention for its pace and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dulles, Orc
Linus Bartholdi
Harmon Is Outstanding Grid Star
Seattle report notes Michigan halfback Tom Harmon ranked top in total offense, scoring and punt returns among midwest players. He led in rushing, kickoff returns, and punting, with strong showings in passing and interceptions. Harmon’s 1346 total yards edged last year’s total. a rival rushing mark by Al Ghesquiere prevented Harmon from a repeat.
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Gail Fowler
Seattle
Tom Harmon
Michigan
American Football Statistical Bureau
Harmon
Detroit
al Ghesquiere
Indiana
Hal Hursh
Don Vosberg
Marquette
Shaughnessy Named Outstanding Coach rose bowl innovator earns top vote
Shaughnessy, called footballs 1940 miracle man for Stanford’s Rose Bowl rise, is voted coach of the year by 365 college coaches in the World Telegram poll. He topped Bernie Bierman with 1,423 points to 1,236 for Bierman on a 5-3-1 scale.
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New York
Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
Palo Alto
New York World-Telegram
Shaughnessy
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
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Eddie
Brietz
Cisco Seals
Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Maine
James Doyle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louis
M’coy
YALE
Greasy Neale
Steelers
Yates
Brad
Adam
Wrath
South Carolina
W. E. Spearman
Dallas
83Rd Street
Jackson Heights
Broadway
Clyde R. Brown Bollastor
Grayson
Esa
Headlac’s
XU Dale Cro Ada Cola
Columbia Network
Nehi Bottling Company
Phone
Panama City
President
Flaver- Seal Ltd
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