Disputed Derby Favorite Leads New York Sports Roundup
New York reports say Chicago contenders Hank Leiber Mike Donlin and Dick Kerr are among those contending for the derby title as Jimmy Carroll’s book sets a 3-1 favorite. Mentions of future stars, college figures, and club developments fill the page with national sports chatter.
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New York
Chicago
Hank ‘Leiber
Mike Donlin
Dick Kerr
Jimmy Carroll
Reigh
Gallant Fox
Giants
Jimmy Brown
Cardinals
Henry Ee
Tony Canzoneri
Henry
Should Billy Conn or Lou Nova Get First Crack at Joe Louis
A terse sports note discusses who should challenge Joe Louis next in boxing. The piece references Billy Conn and Lou Nova as contenders, with brief mention of York’s P. M. and a cautious stance from a pastor about potential harm.
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Billy Conn
Lou Nova
Joe Louis
York
P. M
Billy Co
Pastor
Coast Sighs and Umpire Colors In Baseball Folklore
A quirky note on umpires and team colors for hiding stains and superstitions. It mentions Red canvases to hide blood, maroon shirts for referees, and various 1920s era handicaps and players like Boston’s DiMaggio, Joe and Yankees. The piece mocks superstition in baseball with names like Will Harridge Ossie Bluege and Clark Griffith.
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Coast
Illinois
O. K
Midand
Havre de Grace
Belmont
Aqueduct
Brooklyn
Hollywood
Brooks
Will Harridge
Ossie Bluege
Washington
Clark Griffith
Notable Sports and Media Figures Shake Careers
Billy Conn travels with Pittsburgh social set while Jack Miley leaves the New York Post after the weekend. Wisconsin basketball coach and national champion's figure follows Frank to New Orleans for a vacation, with Picard delivering a major hit to the event.
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Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Arone
Jack Miley
Ace
New York Post
Wisconsin
Frank
New Orleans
Ry Picard
Before Phil Rizzuto enrolled in a Yankee school
Before joining the Yankees, Phil Rizzuto sought a tryout with the Giants, reflecting his early pursuit of a professional baseball path and interest from major clubs.
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Phil Rizzuto
Yankee
The
Giants
Stars DiMaggio Doerr power Red Sox past Senators 14 8
Dominic DiMaggio and Bobby Doerr each doubled and singled with four runs scored in a 14 8 win over Washington. Clyde McCullough homered and drove in the winning run in extras as the Cubs edged Cardi Joe 11 10. Yankees beat Athletics 19 5 behind DiMaggio’s three hits two homers and five RBIs.
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Dominic DiMaggio
Bobby Doerr
Red Sox
Senators
Clyde McCullough
Cubs
Cardi Joe A
Joe Gordon
Buddy Rosar
Yankees
DiMaggio
Rosar
Athletics
Mel Harder
J Heving
Indians
Ray
Tigers
Reiser
Dodgers
Dahlgren
Bees
Phillies
Idris Frey
Reds
Boston Bees sale eyed by Globe syndicate
The Globe reports a controlling Boston Bees stake will be sold to a syndicate of fans led by Bob Quinn with Ford Frick to advise. Casey Stengel to manage. Meyer, Wingham, and Cooney named among buyers. Current owner Waite Adams may favor a deal after racing ties noted.
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Boston
the Globe
Boston Bees
Ford Frick
Bob Quinn
Beés
Casey Stengel
Newspaper . Co
Ax Meyer
Brooklyn Sete
Massachusetts
Guido Rugo
Mil C
Joseph Maney
Somerville
Louiseo Wingham
Johnny Cooney
Case
Beas
My Club
Wane
Adams
K. M. Landis
All
Objectors Ready To Start Work
Roanoke reports the first civilian labor camps for conscientious objectors may open today at LaGray Indiana with 688 objectors called, including 279 Mennonites 73 Brethren and Quakers among the largest groups. Dr Paul H Bowman notes camps exist but government slow to operate them. Old Daleville College site offered for the plant.
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Roanoke
LaGray
Indiana
Paul H. Bowman
Bridgewater College
Church of the Brethren
District Conference of the Brethren
Green Hill Church
Bowman
Daleville College
Menonites
Brethren
Friends
A. Stauffer Curry
Conference
Program Of The Home Agent Demonstrations Schedule
The 4 H Clubs hold demonstrations on Posture and Grooming this week. Meetings include Woodstock county offices Monday at 2 pm for planning a Northern Virginia District club camp at Powell's Fort Valley. Other sessions run April 22 at Friendly Grove Club House, April 23 at Mrs S H Woore’s home, April 24 at Mrs Madeline Blair Meyers, and Whitacre 4 H Club on Friday night.
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Woodstock
Northern Virginia
A . Aes
H. Woore
Evandale
Madeline Blair Meyers
Whitacre
Bowling Enthusiasts Reach Vast Participation
The passage suggests a large number of people across ages engage in bowling nationwide, with men women and children taking part each year, indicating it is more popular than many other sports in the country.
Fires rage across eight eastern states destroying homes and forests
Unseasonably hot dry weather sparked hundreds of forest fires across eight eastern states. Dozens of firefighters were injured or killed as 68 homes burned in central and southern Newac with up to 1 million dollars in damage, and Maryland reported 10 000 acres lost. Fort De and Port Dix units faced accidents and heavy squad deployments while wildlife and a rabbit with blazing fur were noted as unlikely fire starters.
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Central
Newac
Lakewood
Centralia
W. Va
Massachusetts
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Mena
Maryland
West
New Jersey
W. G. Schauffler
Leorifle
Fort de
Port Dix
N. J
Sagamore Farms
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Fort George G. Meade
Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
Green Haven
Apaming Streen
Pitteville
Dr Slavin to Speak at Clarke County Dinner
Dr Leon Slevin a Winchester dentist will speak at the monthly dinner of the Junior Board of Trade of Clarke County set for April on Tuesday evening. The event is chaired by the Health Committees head and includes Mrs Graham Dougherty president of the Clarke County Nurse Association and John B Neill on the executive board.
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Yville
Leon Slevin
Winchester
Junior Board of Trade
Clarke County
Wincheter Junior Board of Trade
Dian Counties
Winches
Graham Dougherty
Dent
Agié
Ne Ee
John B. Neill
Iodine needs for the body and thyroid function
The text notes iodine is needed for the body and thyroid health. It mentions iodine acts in the thyroid and that adequate nutrition comes from seaweed and fish oils in the diet.
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Aokaas
Ana Ae
Connie Bennett Weds Gilbert Roland Fourth Time In Hollywood
Hollywood April 21 Connie Bennett ties the knot with Gilbert Roland for her fourth marriage bringing the Bennett family total to ten marriages and seven divorces with a possible eighth. The ceremony followed Roland's completion of the film Angles with Broken Wings. The pair traveled to Yuma Arizona for the nuptials conducted by Rev J C Bobb.
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Hollywood
Constance Bennett
Gilbert Roland
Connie
Joan
Walter Wagner
John Fox
Gene Markey
Richard Bennett
Barbara
Morton Downey
Britt, Conn
Schedu
Downey
Ashing Bert
Marquis Henri de la Falaise de la Coudraye
Chester Moorehead
Chicago
Phillip Lant
Roeland
Constance
Yuma
Ariz
J. C. Bobb
Roland
Luis Antonio de Alonso
Hale and Hearty
Long Beach reports Army physicians rejected him as unfit for the Civil War. In 1869 he was given a medical discharge after a long career. Eaton J. has just celebrated his anniversary.
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Long Beach
Calif
Eaton J
Theseus and the Labyrinth Thread Origin
The phrase refers to the thread that Theseus used to navigate the labyrinth. A ball of thread guides discovery by marking the path and leading to the exit. The metaphor highlights evidence that unlocks a hidden route or solution.
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H. G
Theseus
Navy expands reserve enlistment amid emergency
Navy spokesmen announce widened reserve entry for emergency service. About 197000 enlisted regulars exist, with recruiting at Martinsburg WV opening to new reserve classes previously closed. Enlistments for 4 years or minority ages 17 to 36, with parental consent required for under 21, and training at stations then schools nationwide.
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United States Navy
Navy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Naval Reserve
Naval
United States
Treasury April Receipts and Expenditures Reported
Treasury figures show April receipts of 22.24 million dollars and expenditures of 47.34 million, with gross debt at 47.18 billion and a daily increase of 820 thousand. A quiz answer lists Mexico City, Cuzco, and Quito as ancient origins of American discovery.
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America
Mexico City
Cuzco
Peru
Quito
Ecuador
Easter Guests Visit St David’s church members
At St David’s Church on Easter Mrs. Joe Boyce and her son from Hagerstown Md visited her parents Mr and Mrs E L Clem. Mrs Dollie Galladay of Woodstock and Mr and Mrs Carl Gola shared Easter at their home ere. Mr and Mrs W L Stephens of Halltown W Va joined Easter guests of Mr and Mrs D T Stephens. Mr and Mrs T A Crabill visited Mr and Mrs F C Sonner near Strasburg. Mrs Mollie Habron remains the same. Mrs C E B Stephens and daughter Maxine visited Monday afternoon with Mrs D T Stephens.
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ST. David’s Church
Joe Boyce
Hagerstown, Md
E. L. Clem
Dollie Galladay
Woodstock
Carl Gola
W. L. Stephens
Halltown
W. Va
D. T. Stephens
English Pictures to Be Shown at City Methodist Church
H. 8. Williams of Hall will present moving pictures of travels in England at the City Methodist Church on Thursday April 24 at 8 o clock. Color images show landscapes and wartime destruction. The Chanters will sing as an added attraction and the public is invited.
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H. 8. Williams
Hall
England
Methodist Church
City
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