Veteran coaches remain active as rookies of sport legend
The writer hails Alonzo Stagg Connie Mack Matt Winn and E R Bradley as sport veterans with average ages around eighty, noting Stage Walter Camp’s 1889 era longevity. Stagg and Mack are described as hard workers still active in football and baseball roles near eighty, chasing new goals and pennants.
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Alonzo Stagg
Connie Mack
Matt Winn
E. R. Bradley
Walter Camp
Stage
College of the Pacific
Coyote
Stagg
Connie Mac
Connie
Kentucky Derby Prospects Stirring activity by veterans
Col. Matt Winn of Kentucky and Col. E R Bradley pursue Derby contenders as the 70th derby nears. Winn hopes Alsab might be the greatest, while Bradley aims to debut another promising three year old after Bimelech near miss. The piece notes risks in training a thoroughbred, from injuries to misfortune.
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Matt Winn
Kentucky
E. R. Bradley
Lexington
Colonel Winn
Colonel Bradley
Alsab
War era building rules halt new construction unless essential
SPAB bans new public or private projects unless necessary for defense or civilian health. Even half finished homes or garages risk being halted. The policy aims to save critical materials for the war, with officials joking about a sign opened by mistake on stalled projects.
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Spab
Donald M. Nelson
Washington
Baseball Prospects for 1942: Vander Meer and Riddle Shine
The piece notes optimistic 1942 pitching hopes for the Reds with Johnny Vander Meer and Elmer Riddle, while predicting tougher times for American League clubs like the Red Sox. It mentions Bill McKechnie’s mix of gaps to fill and the Yankees’ strong position, plus sport briefs about Notre Dame staff, Babe Herman’s turkey ranch, and Frank Leahy advising plays off golf.
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Yankees
National
Dodgers
Cardinals
Reds
Pirates
Johnny Vander Meer
Elmer Riddle
Bill
McKechnie
Vander Mee i
Riddle
Red Sox
Yankee
Sportlight
Notre -Dame
House of Magic checks Army uniforms in Philadelphia
The Army’s House of Magic in the Philadelphia quartermaster department ensures clothing quality for new uniforms. Fabrics face tests for strength at 120 pounds pull, thread counts, and 100 percent water repellence. A rain test and wear simulations precede mass production of master uniforms fitted on a dummy by a master tailor.
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Uncle Sam
House of Magic
Quartermaster's Department
Philadelphia
Quartermaster’s Department
Women leaders meet at Labor Department on defense work
Eleanor Roosevelt describes a day of meetings with heads of national women's organizations at the Labor Department. She notes talks on coordinating community resources for defense, economy concerns for small shops, and the International Student Service’s aims in aiding refugees and student exchange programs.
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Labor Department
Eloise “Davison
New York Herald Tribune
New England
White House
Alexander Kirkland
New York City
Defense
Washington
OPM
International Student Service
Joseph Lash
Archibald MacLeish
International Students Service
Reindeer, Santa, and the Bentley child rescue Christmas Eve
Davie and Phyllis Bentley vanish on Christmas Eve and are found safe after Davie discovers a reindeer track and a toy maker's house. Ned Cozetti is identified as the Bentley child, prompting frantic plans to return the child before telegraph office closure. The mother worries about fines for the dash to town.
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Davie Darling
Davie
Jack
Santa Claus
Ned
Goldilocks
Phillie. O
Phillie
Ned Cozetti
Bentley
Phyllis Bentley
Jock
Crochet Afghan Slip Ons for Bazaar Styles Pattern 7114
Quick crochet project notes two afghan yarn slip on styles with simple stitches. Pattern 7114 provides size inclusive instructions and illustrations. Bend your order to:
Noise Makers for Little Tots Toy Set Suggestions
Children from one to four years old enjoy noise makers. A suggested set uses half a dozen baking powder tins with items inside to create sound. Tins should have secure tops and enamel paint in bright colors to avoid swallowing hazards.
Camel Christmas Gift Carton Promises Snowy House Wrapper
Camel cigarettes unveil a festive gift carton on store shelves featuring four flat fifties totaling 200 cigarettes. The wrap shows a snow covered Christmas house and includes a gift card printed on the wrapper. The ad targets all smokers including men in service.
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America
Adv
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