Newsom Draws The Biggest Salary In Baseball History
Detroit January 22 Buck Newsom pitcher for the Detroit Tigers becomes the highest paid twirler in the game with a salary over 30000 for the 1941 season. He will out earn Bob Feller and Hank Greenberg may also command around 36000 while draft considerations loom.
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Buck) Newsom
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State school finance plan urges consolidations and budget cuts
A legislative committee outlines savings of 150000 a year from bus route consolidation and 175000 from trimming school supplies, plus 30000 from clerical cuts. It proposes reallocating 400000 yearly from mineral leasing and income tax funds to support schools, while calling for a uniform attendance based funding and tighter text book distribution.
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Reiselt Shines As Billiards Meet Leads Pack
CHICAGO, Jan. 22. Ot to Reiselt, famed Philadelphia billiards star and former three-cushion world champion, shows regained form in the current championship. He has four straight victories to share the lead with Allen Hall of Chicago, Jay Bozeman of Vallejo, and Welker Cochran of San Francisco. Reiselt faces Len Kenney of Chicago in an afternoon match with his perfect record at stake.
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Allen Hall
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San Francisco
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Willkie Leaves for England Private Mission Across Ocean
Willkie boards the Yankee Clipper at LaGuardia bound for Bermuda and Lisbon then London on British overseas airways. He travels as a private citizen not an envoy, plans are vague about return, and he will avoid formal speaking while in England unless necessary. He carries a Roosevelt letter to Churchill and stays in touch with Hull and Roosevelt.
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Young Georgian Louise Suggs Captures Charlotte Harbor Title
Six year old Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia State champion burst through to win the Charlotte Harbor women's tournament in Punta Gorda Florida signaling a rising force for the season. Her victory places her among top contenders for upcoming major events in women's golf.
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Yarosz Challenges Christoforidis for Light-Heavy Bout
East Liverpool, Jan 22 Teddy Yarosz former world middleweight champion wants a light heavyweight bout with Anton Christoforidis. Ray Foutts, Yarosz manager, said he sent the challenge to N B A president Joe Tuiner in Chicago. N B A recognizes Christoforidis as leader of the light heavies.
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McNary Opposed Lend Lease Bill Critique Heard
Senator Thomas attacked the lend-lease proposal as a move toward undeclared war and dictatorship in democracy’s name. He warned Roosevelt may gamble with 131 million Americans or gradual war, urging limits and clearer author ity. The hearing included questions on motives and embargo policy, with opposition proposing a $2 billion credit plan for England.
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Leaf Lettuce From Andersons Gardens Ad
Advertised produce item leaf lettuce gathered from the Andersons garden.
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Upset Delights Crowd In Local Match
The victor defeated Elizabeth Hicks of Long Beach California by 3 and 2, turning a favored opponent into a surprising loss yesterday.
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Sports Briefs Spark Rumors From New York Row
The grapevine cites Joe DiMaggio asking price at forty thousand this year Jimmy Demaret lands a screen test ex mayor Jimmy Walker eyed for pro football czar Chick Meehan named as next in line Dewey Fragetta defeats top managers to beat Joe Marinelli Dayton feather Ace Parker hailed as outstanding pro on one leg.
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al Weill
Eddie Mead
Joe Marinelli
Dayton Feather
Ace Parker
Four Old Hank Baseball Help Hank Deberry Seeks Mail
Hank Deberry the old catcher turned Giants scout is in the Tennessee legislature. He says as a Republican he often feels lonely and asks people to drop him a line for support and companionship.
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Buffalo eyes fall Fordham Tennessee game at civic stadium
The Bulletin Board reports Buffalo intends to host next fall's Fordham vs Tennessee game in its new civic stadium. Kansas City investors who funded Leonard Doson to begin the winter golf tour were repaid from a $1,200 prize in the Oakland Open after a $1,000 contribution. George Lefty James, Cornell aide to Carl Snavely, declined the University of Maine job. Russ Murphy, another Snavely aide, discusses business with his alma mater Colorado U. Charles C. Peterson, billiards star, boasts 600 trick shots and challenges a counter. Madam Bey, Summit fight camp owner, says Red Burman is the most earnest boxer trained there.
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Maxie Rosenbloom Changes Charge Over Character Claim
New York Mirror reports Maxie Rosenbloom threatened to sue the Los Angeles police for defamation over an arrest on a gambling charge. He now shifts the charge to definition of character after Miami police raided his gambling joint.
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New York Mirror
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Los Angeles
Busy Man's Newspaper Plans Farm in New California League
Busy Man's Newspaper Brooklyn considers establishing a farm at Santa Barbara within the New California State League. Arthur Donovan, New York's top referee, travels to Baltimore to officiate at the Jackie Wilson Maxie Shapiro event. Lee Taylor of the Des Moines Register fights a heart attack at Delray Beach Florida. Bunny Torpey, golf pro, left Oakwood Country Club Kansas City and seeks a new Southwest posting. H L Stallard of Castlewood Virginia notes Debs Garris was not the first NL batting champion. Heinie Zimmerman did it in 1912 with the Giants.
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Western Reserve Discontinues Track and Field Program
Cleveland January 22 Western Reserve University will discontinue varsity track and field due to financial constraints and waning student interest. Athletic director Karl Davis cited insufficient funds after expenses nearly consumed a five thousand dollar Sun Bowl guarantee, leaving only about one thousand dollars.
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Corona High Undefeated With Six District Victories
Corona High School remains undefeated with six district wins and no losses, trailing only Roswell in District Five standings. Capitan visits Friday as Corona pursues a perfect record. Alfonso Gallegos and Steve Hilburn lead scorers while a balanced backcourt supports the small, fast team.
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Steve Hilburn
Philibert
Seattle Seeks Big Name B. B. Manager
Seattle seeks a renowned baseball manager following the death of Jack Lelivelt who steered the team to two championships. Rumored candidates include Babe Ruth Gabby Hartnett and Hazen Cuyler, all noted as potential successors for the Pacific Coast League club.
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Chapman Ready For A Come Back
Montgomery Alabama January 22. Ben Chapman says he is a .300 hitter and ready for a comeback in the Washington outfield this season under the owner-manager duo. He signed his 1941 contract after a bad year and a reduced salary. His .286 average with Cleveland last season led to a trade to Washington.
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Bowling leaders set league high with 2697 total
Ball and White scored 2697 in league play, with 994 in the second game, sweeping Busy Bee in a Major League match. Walter Sullins led Ball and White with 603 for the series and a 253 high game, while H. A. Poorbaugh of Busy Bee totaled 600. In another Major League match, KGPFRFL defeated Bank Bar three games.
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Coyotes Poised for State Run in Santa Fe Report
In the Santa Fe New Mexican sports column the Roswell high Coyotes, coached by Poe Corn, emerge as contenders for the state tournament in mid March. After losing one key player, returning players have shown improvement, with scores suggesting Roswell and Las Cruces High Bulldogs as top contenders and a Friday night matchup against Las Cruces looming.
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Kovacs Aims To Win National Tennis Title Five Times
In Orlando Frankie Kovacs declared his ambition to win the national singles title five times and not turn professional. He noted he would quit only after achieving that goal. In Florida state tournament finals he defeated Don McNeill 6 2 6 4 6 0.
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Large Crowd Attends Program at Berrendo
The auditorium at Berrendo school was packed for a Roswell group sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. John Halter served as master of ceremonies as the show featured She Ain’t Done Right By Little Nell. The tour continues to Kenna Friday night January 24.
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High School and College Basketball Scores Snapshot
Associated Press scores include Menaul Albuquerque 18 over Indians 15 and Albuquerque 36 over Lourdes 28. Carlsbad 39 over Dexter 29. California 47 over San Francisco 34. Washington State 47 over Oregon 45 and Wyoming 44. North Carolina 47 over North Carolina State 26. Western Michigan 43 over University of Mexico 37. Louisiana State Normal 65 over Centenary 47. Loyola Louisiana 30 over Mississippi Southern 28. Phone classifieds to No. 1.
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Flu Cases Down Across New Mexico This Week
Santa Fe reports influenza and pneumonia cases declined last week. Influenza dropped from 122 to 69 and pneumonia fell from 59 to 39, according to the state health department.
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