McNally named Wilkes-Barre manager in NY Pennsylvania League
Former Yankee star Mike McNally signed to manage Wilkes-Barre in the NY-Pennsylvania League, succeeding Jake Pitter who led the club two years. McNally recently resigned as Williamsport manager after winning two league titles. Also notes Braddock McCarthy bout postponed, Lucas contract holdout, Red Lucas history, and other sports items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McNally
New York Yankee
Wilkes-Barre
McNally
Jake Pitter
Yankee
Williamsport
Jimmy Braddock
Jack McCarthy
Boston
Charley Murray
Braddock
Max Schmeling
Murray
McCarthy
Enforcement Not Changes For Grid Rules Greatest Need
John J. Schommer, dean of Western Conference officials, urges stronger enforcement over changes in football rules. He cites pass interference as a fair rule demanding courageous officials and notes referees must judge elbows and contact quickly. He warns backfield shifts need watchful eyes and stopwatch use to curb deliberate rule violations while stressing safety, fair play, balance, and public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John J. Schommer
Schommer
University of Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Wally Steffen
Walter Eckersall
New York
Racing Notes and Notable Trades in 1940s American Circuits
Sub-agent limits on jockeys at Florida tracks set to $3 per winning mount and $1 per losing horse, with prior rates at $5 and $3. Widener Cup entrants include Top Row and Bold Venture among top earners. Flamenco sold for 2500 pounds in England and to be schooled for hurdles. Also notes Schmeling’s Christmas wreath for Stribling, Nascent wrestling show rights, and broadcasting fees for Jimmy Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Racing Commission
Hialeah Park
A. A. Baroni
Top Row
Morten L. Schwartzs
Bold Venture
de Witt Page
Maedic
F. A. Carreaud
Elwood Sachsenmaier
J. EB. Widener
John Hay Whitney
Mr. Bones
H. P. Headley
John Hertz
Count Arthur
Ethel D. Jacobs
Flamenco
United States
England
Carleton Palmer
America
New York
W. L. (Young
Max Schmeling
Max
Cleveland
Schmeling
Amny Ondra
North Carolina
Hank Anderson
Jack Poyle
Bettors
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Bob Zuppke
Ilinois
Jack Curley
Mike Jacobs
State Athletic Commission
Curley
Mike
Jimmy Braddock
Louis Mights Meet Pastor in Complex Boxing Talks
New York December 24 The Louis Pastor heavyweight saga expands with promoter clashes over a three year option if Pastor defeats Louis and Garden resistance. Jacobs accuses state rulings cited as blocking Louis from New York rings, while Hippodrome and Curley armory scheduling add to the boxing traffic jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
Jim Braddock
Max Schmeling
der Maxie
Louis Pastor
Mike Jacobs
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Johnston
Jacobs
Louis
The
Garden
Broadway
Boxing Boulevard
New York State
State Athletic Commission
Jack Curley
Uptown
Red Burman
Washington
Gunbar Barlund
Burman
Charles Town Shows Record Year for W Va Race Track
Charles Town Jefferson county races posted parimutuel handle of 3,029,832 this year. State Racing Commission Chairman Beverly Broun reported the state collected 22,968.12 from daily fees and 1 percent of take, with spring and fall meets generating higher bets than 1935. Daily average across meets reached 879.39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Beverly Braun
State Racing Commission
Speed Record Set by Captain Hawks in Time Flies
East Hartford Conn Dec 23 Frank Hawks noted speed pilot reached an indicated 311 mph in tests over Rentschler Field with his 1000 horsepower plane Time Flies He predicted the wind tunnel results suggest a future 375 mph achievement and praised the ship as the smoothest he has flown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hartford
Conn
Frank Hawks
Rentschler Field
Hawks
Wash ington County Jail to Serve Roast Chicken
Sheriff Max C. Malott announced thirty inmates at the Wash ington County Jail will be served roast chicken and sides tomorrow at the usual dinner hour. A separate note cites Jacobs saying he would not sign Louis for New York fights unless the commission relented, then later from Red Bank NJ confirming negotiations for the Pastor fight were still pending and acknowledging January 29 as a possible date for Pastor Louis at Madison Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Max C. Malott
Jacobs
Louis
New York State
Buffalo
Commission
Red Bank
N. J
TODAY'S CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN
Crossword puzzle with clues across and down listing terms like unit of work roman road natural inward impulse and other mixed terms. Includes light wordplay and a solution note from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Continent
Blue Bombs fall to Dasies in season opener
In Lancaster Ohio the Dasies handed the Blue Bombs their first defeat of the season by winning in easy fashion. Smith and Calhoun Roses top the league lead as the local scene adds coverage of Windsor Simpson romance rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Calhoun
Dasies
F. Smith
Hose
Hinkleman
Ridenour
G Ramsburg
Fed
Melcott
Everhart
Reedy
Mayhugh
Lorraine Athey
Carnations
Roses
Pg Showe
Reisner
Miller
Campbbell
Coachman
Sence Younkers
Dicken
A. O Campbell
Hart
Cassell
Brown
Mobley
Sunflowers
Dragon
Hockensmith
Jean Harne
Ti Yakle
B. Smith
Finn
Tances
Eyler
Ruth Ae
Treisler
Harne
Craft
Lyon
Brewer Fed
Aeeene
L. Horn
Geeeeee
Kinkle
Baker
Local Y Easy Winner Over Lindy Motors
The Lindy Motors of Martinsburg fell 48 to 25 to the Y M C A Varsity on the local floor. Sigafoose of the visitors kept the game close briefly, but Martinsburg pulled away in the second half as the Red triangle squad dominated with stout guarding and team play. Karns was fouled out early for rough play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Red
Lucas
Pittsburgh Pirates
Santa Claus
Lindy Motors
Martinsburg
Red ‘Triangle
York
Sigafoose
Shepherd College
Karns
Sigafoese
Hagerstown
Pinesburg Gossips: Local Visitors and Illness Update
Recent visitors at the Elmer Shank home include Ned Murray Miss Margaret Shank Miss Leath Shank Mrs Mary Fowler and Mrs Florence Snyder. Ill at Williamsport is William Teach, with others visiting and aiding. Several other locals and accompanying families appear in a chain of social calls and health updates among Pineburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shank
Ned Murray
Margaret and
Leath Shank
Mary Fowler
Florence Snyder
Emory Staley
William Teach
Williamsport
Joseph Kreps
Nellie
G. W. Mills
Edward Miller
Clearspring
George Shank
Rosie
Betty
Edna Staley
Keller Banzhoff
Etha
Beulah
Levin Collins
Sabillisville
Dolores Fowler
George Hanson
David Higgins
George Shenk
Charlton Station
Benny Beckley
South
Richard Snyder
Larry Snyder
Chimes Win First Half Title In Moller League
The Moller League doubled header at the Y closed the first half with Chimes taking the series. Chimes scores over 200 included Fromidsor 358 Moore 333 and others. Harps led by P Row F Row and Downs with scores up to 346, 309 and 286. Thompson topped the list with 2959 total pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleheader
Chimes
Fromidsor
Bailer
Moore
The
Harps
P. Row
Penner
F. Row
Downs
Thompson
Baltimore Grain Prices Report
Baltimore market note records No 2 red winter wheat prices with spot at 1 44 and December at 1 42. Grain pricing details mention garlicky notes and domestic availability in the December period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Deal saves Garner from dinners with Roosevelt
Washington reports a telephoned compact between President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner to cancel their annual dinners. The arrangement saves Garner from multiple social sessions this season and ends the tension over the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Garatt
Bowling Standings and High Games from First Half
In the first half, P Row second with 3 672, Bailey third 3 657, Penner 3 339, and F Row Ar 3 250. Standings show LL Harps 11 losses 22? Highs include Thompson high single 189 and high total 459. Team high single 608 and team total 1 604 for Chimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Row
Bailey
Penner
F. Row
Ccecscseseee
LL Harps
Wsancececeaes
Thompsorn
Thompson
Chimes
Thrifty readers rush to classifieds for daily steals
Daily bargain seekers flock to the classified section chasing low prices and deals. The page draws steady traffic as shoppers hunt for values across items, services, and personals, proving the classifieds remain a trusted source for frugal buyers.
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W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Clara Callender
Monterey
Calif
Charlotte Glutting
Miss Callender
Marion Hollins
Glenna Collett Ware
Dorothey Campbell Hurd
Joyce Wethered
Mac
Ripper
Folger
Clemson
S. C
Tigers
South Carolina
Presbyterian College
Virginia Tech
Citadel
Presbyterian
Antietam
Maryland
Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Co
Tritsch’s
Antietam & Potomac Sts
W. Franklin ST
Goodrich
Silvertown
Nolan Motors, Inc
E. “Balto. St
Jos. Hoffman
Williamsport, Md
Noble Hinckle
Hancock, Md
Helen of Troy
Saas
Sault Sainte _Marie
Diana
Pops
Mom
Dooley
Eve
Gor
Woodland Way
Lancaster, Ohio
Eagle
Harper
Fey
B. Hammaker
g.Carpenter
Teee Wright
Il B. Hammaker
Norment
Sete
Stotlemyer
Pinesburg Letter
Pinesburg
Moller League
Baltimore Grain
Tutts
By Crawford Young
Clara
Gracie Snooks
Gracie
Naushty
Santa
John D. Myers & CO
N. Potomac St
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