Sports Roundup from York April 13
A collage of sports notes covers coaching salaries at Colorado University and possible replacements, player moves including Ralph Guldehl and track coach Frank Potts, and secret service siting for a presidential opener. It mentions Babe Ruth, Glenn Cunningham, Eddie Shore, Lou Ambers, and other figures with scattered club plans, racing interests, and league tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Red Sox
Billy Conn
Lee Savold
Gus Lesnevich
Joe Louis
Sam Balters
Florida
Babe Ruth
St. Albans
Glenn Cunningham
U. of Kansas
Eddie Shore
Augie Jere
Lou Ambers
Ford Prefers Silence On National League Prospects
President Ford shows reluctance to issue a pre season forecast of National League prospects amid doubts about the strength of teams this year. The brief remark suggests uncertainty about standout contenders.
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Ford
Local Sports Spotlight Highlights Freshman Prospects
Three Handley athletes enter college sports in the Southern Conference. Dunlap joins University of Maryland as a weight man and top freshman candidate. Himelright attends Duke as a high jumper tied for the state record at 5 feet 9 inches. Stewart goes to Virginia Tech as a sprinter holding the Class B 440 yard dash record.
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Lohr D
Pete Himelight
Donald Stewart
Dunlap
University of Maryland
Himelright
DUKE
Stewart
Virginia Tech
College Park
Gene Dunn
Pete
Percy” Stewart
TNT Stores Being Moved From Elk Mills Site
The Triton Chemical Company, owner of 200000 pounds of TNT stored on the old Elk Mills grounds, is moving the explosive stock to an undisclosed location under Federal authority. State's Attorney Rollins protested the burial near town, citing railroad interests and proximity to residents. A planned reprocessing plant was to employ 200 to 300, with three watchmen on site since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELK Mills
Triton Chemical Company
Penns Grove
N. J
Elk Millis
Edward D. Rollins
Fedicate
Gt Little Mill
Rollins
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Triton Company
Winchester Park plans baseball season and seeks 500 members
The Winchester Park Association launches a membership drive to fund playgrounds and staff. Manager W A Baker calls for baseball candidates for the 1940 season with practice to start April 28 and games the weekend of May 11 12. President Ben Arthur urges at least 500 members at $1 each.
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The
Park Association
W. A. Sandy Baker
Winchester Park
W. A. Baker
Ed Burch
Robert Patton
Robt. Patton
Ben Arthur
Arthur
Ryland Conner
Jack Crow
Allen Hawthorne
Mr. Baker
Challedon Has Little Sister Foaled at Brann Farm
A full sister to Challedon, the 1989 Preakness winner, was foaled last night at the Glade Valley farm of W. H. Brann in Walkersville Maryland. The foal's dam is Laura Pal and its sire is Challenger.
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Walkersville
Challedon
Glade Valley
W. H. Brann
Laura Pal
Challenger
Tragic reunion ends as Navy attache dies in Baltimore
In Baltimore on April 13 Captain Wallace L. Lind aged 52, a Washington Navy Department attache, collapsed at a boat pier minutes after greeting his son returning from Aruba. Mrs. Lind witnessed the moment, the family had shared a brief meeting before the fatal incident.
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Baltimore
Wallace L. Lind
Washington
Navy Department
Aruba
South America
Zimmerman Wins A Test Case On Sunday Bowling
In Portsmouth Virginia the jury found Jack Zimmerman proprietor of Lucky Strike alleys not guilty of violating the Sunday Labor Law by keeping alleys open. Defense argued bowling is a healthful recreation for those who cannot play more strenuous sports. Zimmerman also runs Health Center alleys in Winchester.
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Hastings Court
Portsmouth
Jack Zimmerman
Pole
Bain
Zimmerman
Cuthbell
Leo P. Blair
Winchester
Beginnings of Suckling’s 49th Year as Bible Teacher
Hollidaysburg Pa April 13. Merchant Thomas H. Suckling has begun his forty ninth year teaching the First Baptist Church Bible Class, reputedly the nation’s oldest such body. The class’ only prior teacher was the late Capt. Alexander Mollyd, who served 49 years.
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Hollidaysburg
Thomas H. Suckling
First Baptist Church Bible
Alexander Mollyd
Can Ole Diz Produce The Real Oomph
Chicago April 13 Dizzy Dean faces doubt as he nears a comeback with the Cubs under Gabby Hartnett and Phil Wrigley. Wrigley warns of possible insubordination while Hartnett fines Dean for conduct. A recent Wichita curfew incident involved a $100 fine which Mrs Dean claims will be paid. Dean pledges to pitch again and regain his form though observers doubt his value on the mound.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Gabby Hartnett
Phil Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Cub
Dean
Wrigley
Dizzy
Hartnett
Gabby
St. Louis Browns
Cubs
For Sale 60 Acre Farm Near Yellow Springs W Va
60 acre farm for sale three miles east of Yellow Springs West Virginia with well water and overflowing well at house on a public road asking price 500 dollars. Written reference 500 Star dated April 13 1931.
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Yellow Springs
W. Va
Hensley
Boyce
L. R. Hensley
Wanted manor boy for house and yard work
Help wanted for house and yard duties at a manor. Safe reference required. Apply to Mrs. W. A. Baker at 407 S. Washington.
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W. A. Baker
S. Washington
Real Estate Sale of House on North Kent Street
Public auction offered by administrator for the Henry V. Willis estate. The property at 310 North Kent Street Winchester Virginia, formerly Agnes L. Willis residence, will be sold at twelve noon May 11 1940 at the County Courthouse. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments within two years with bonds and deed of trust to secure payment. 6 percent interest semiannually. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
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Henry V. Willis
North Kent Street
Winchester
Virginia
North Kent
Agnes L. Willis
Corporation Court
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Henry V. Willis H. K. Benham
Henry V. Willis Dunn
Yankees Not Sole Choice for 1939 Pennant, Poll Confirms
New York leads the AP poll with first place votes from 11 of 66 writers, while Boston Red Sox are solidly ranked No. 2. Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox also compete for top spots as Detroit and St. Louis swap places. The article details the voting breakdown and final point totals across eight positions.
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New York
Associated Press
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Detroit
Chicago
Athletics
St. Louis
Washington
Browns
Senators
Briefs From The Baseball Camps
The Associated Press reports on spring training moves across teams. Washington acquired Al Hollingsworth while Dodgers once gave Dutch Leonard a chance at a 20 win season.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senators
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dutch Leonard
Nats
al Hollingsworth
Dodgers
Bowie Closes On Soggy Track In Handicaps Feature
Five thoroughbreds were set to race in Bowie Maryland on April 13 for the $5 000 added Southern Maryland Handicap the closing-day feature of the spring meeting. The soggy track and near freezing forecast left only four owners represented Conde Rico Confiado Aethelwold Rodin as top weight 120 pounds with no show betting.
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al J. Boyle
Bowie
Southern Maryland
Charles Own
W. Va
Freddie Burton
Boyle
Turfaes
Washington
Baltimore
Charles Town
Maryland
Pimlico
Conde Rico
Confiado
Isadore Bieber
W. L. Brann
Aethelwold
Rodin
J. Wormser
Chanters Announce Important Meeting Tomorrow
The Chanters schedule an important meeting at 1 o clock tomorrow at Floyd Haines home. All members are urged to attend due to the significance of the gathering.
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Floyd Haines
Catoctin Trout Season Opens At Hunting Creek Jam
Frederick Maryland April opening event draws 150 members and guests of the Maryland State Fish and Game Protective Association to the Catoctin federal recreation area. Governor O Conor and officials attend campfire ceremony as 1 600 trout are released. Fly fishing only five trout per angler.
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Frederick
Hunting Creek
Catoctin Federal
Maryland State Fish and Game Protective Association
O’conor
Salesman Wanted by Major Manufacturing Firm
Male sales position offered by a county representative of a large manufacturing company. Direct-to-farmer and bulk accounts including mills, factories, and public institutions. Advancement possibility with liberal pay. Requirements include good reputation and car ownership. Send credentials to Sales Manager at 9915 Harvard Ave Cleveland Ohio.
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Harvard Ave
Cleveland
Ohio
Berry Rolls A 140 Game In Ladies League Match
In the Jr Woman's League Hershey and Handley starred with 140 and 1442 pinfall totals. Sine Shell and Cather led individual games with 135 127 and 351 338 respectively. Jr Woman's Club took high team game 503 with Mershey and Handley near 488 486 and the season totals show Berry 140 and 1442 for top marks.
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Berry, Jr. Woman's Club
Sine
Shell
Cather
Hershey
Berry
Jr. Woman's Club
Mershey
Handley
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Chanters
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James Russell, Jr
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