Baseball and boxing notes from Aug news roundup
The roundup notes Milwaukee minor leaguer Myers earning a $12,000 Cubs salary and Melio Bettina weighing options for August 14 bouts, plus Hogan’s endurance push and weather affecting St Paul Open travel. It also mentions Paul Keister becoming New York Post sports editor, Ernie White’s Piedmont League past, and Eagles chartering planes for training camp.
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Meecialews Service
Myers
Milwaukee
Cubs
Melio Bettina
Red Burman
Ebbets Field
Los Angeles
Turkey Thompson
Preddy Corcoran
Ben Hogan
St. Paul
Names and Agents Involving Howard Murder Case
An agent named Howard is linked to a murder case as investigators seek the ballpark details. The report notes murder related activity and ongoing inquiries with no further names or outcomes confirmed.
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Howard Murderski
Johnstown Club in Penn Association
Pete Appleton known as PWA is identified as a relief pitcher for a Johnstown club in the Pennsylvania association. The note hints at his role and initials in the context of the team.
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Johnstown Club
Penn Association
Osee
Pete Appleton
PWA
Phillies Fury In National League Race Seeks Top Spot
The Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 11 innings to narrow the lead of the Dodgers to one game. Benny Warren homered for Philadelphia as Enos Slaughter had gone hitless in the game. The Dodgers beat Chicago 5-4 with Johnny Allen credited the win.
Virginia-Bred Horse Marriage Wins Seven Straight Races
The Virginia bred horse Marriage has claimed seven straight victories. Bred by Wine late Admiral Cary T. Grayson of Upperville, Marriage is a 6 year old by imp. Strolling Player out of War Wedding. Trained by Hirsch Jacobs his latest wins at Empire City and Saratoga highlighted the strong showing by Virginia bred horses.
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Virginia
Admiral Cary T. Grayson
Upperville
Imp
Laurel
Delaware Park
Delaware
Hirsch Jacobs
Ethel D. Jacobs
Jacobs
Empire City
N. Y
Saratoga
Commoxion
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Sundial
Isabel Dodge Sloane
Brookmeade
4-H Club Schedule For August 5 To 9 1941
County Home Agent Elizabeth Sprouse lists the weekly 4-H club meetings for August 5 through 9 1941. Scheduled gatherings include Hayfield and White Hall clubs at 9 30 a m, Middletown camp planning, Mt Airy and Armel clubs at school times, plus a Round Hill Friendly Grove lawn party hosted by Hilda Whitacre at Cross Junction Virginia with invitations for all members to attend.
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Elizabeth Sprouse
Hayfield
Wodtistock
White Hall
Middletown
Mt. Airy
Armel
Yesterday's Stars Highlights From Baseball Action
Lefty Gomez pitched five hit shutout as the Yankees won. Tom Henrish slugged two home runs and two singles against Dutch. Leonard led the Senators past the White Sox with eight hit pitching. Vince DiMag drove the Pirates to beat the Giants with a bases loaded hit. Ralph Camilli contributed four hits for the Dodgers in victory over the Cubs. Johnny pitched a two hitter to beat the Braves. Vander Meer and Si Johnson starred for the Reds and Phillies respectively, Johnson held the Cardinals to two hits until the ninth, and Warren homered in the 11th for the winning run.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Bill Crouch
Cardinals
Philly
St Johnson
Phillies
Johnson
Enos Slaughter
Dodgers
Johhny Hoppions
Lon Warneke
Benny Warren
Phils
Chicago
Johnny Allen
St. Louis Browns
Tom Drake
Nashville
Tom Tatum
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Braves
Johnny Vander Meer
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Vince DiMaggio
New York
Reed
New York Yankees
Tom Henrich
Joe DiMaggio
Associated Press
Lefty Gomez
Tom Henrish
Yankees
Gomez
Henrish
Leonard
Senators
White Sox
Gin
Pirates
Sing
Vince DiMag
Ralph Camilli
Dodges
Cubs
Johnny
Braves
Vander Meer
Reds
Si Johnson
Warren
Brooklyn and Philadelphia boxers draw in New Haven bout
Fights last night feature Tommy Cross and Julie Kogan drawing in New Haven with 3-4 rounds. Oliver White outpoints Dominick Burrone in Boston, while Gene Painter defeats Boston title challenger in Philadelphia, with listings from Hazleton.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tommy Cross
Philadelphia
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Drew
New York
Oliver White
Dominick Burrone
Hazleton
Gene Painter
McAdoo
Boston
Bee Sting Leaves Holmquist Speechless In Minnesota
Aug 2 reports from Minneapolis describe Ronnie Holmquist suffering a rapid tongue swelling after a sting by a bee resting on floss candy. The incident left him unable to speak and required medical attention.
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Minneapolis
Ronnie Holmquist
Holmquist
U S Plans Shift from Gold to Strategic Metals
Washington reports a joint Canada United States board plans to replace a yearly 200 million dollar gold purchase with increased American buys of aluminum asbestos antimony bauxite copper nickel sulfur zinc chrome cobalt magnesium manganese mica stainless steel titanium selenium. Canadian gold production would continue but resources diverted to strategic metal output.
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Washington
United States Economic Defense Board
United States
Fort Knox
Canada
International Board
Virginia breeders set sights on 94 yearlings at Saratoga sale
Virginia consignors ready 94 yearlings for the Saratoga sale opening Monday. Expected receipts exceed 150000 dollars from state offerings. last year 154 head sold for 224000 dollars. Major lots come from Ellerslie Stud Morven Stud and Nydine Stables with colts by Imp. Belfonds Home Time Pompey and more.
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Virginia
Saratoga
Old Dominion
Court Manor
Fie Aeiriale Consigtore
Eginia Co
Colin MacLeod Jr
Middleburg
Hering Brothers
Bridgewater
Blue Ridge Farm
Veenan
A. A. Baldwin
White Post
Morven Stud
Charlottesville
Nydrie Stables
Esmont
Ellerslie Stud
A. S. Hewitt
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Leesburg
Rockbridge Farm
Jane Hancock Garth
C. Oliver Iselin
W. Plunkett Stewart
the Plains
Stanley L
Winchester
MacLeod
Imp. Belfonds
Home Wolf
Aqueduct
Blade Ridge Stud
George L. Harrison
Imp
Hancock Night
Court Manor ‘Gate
Gino
Dark Love
Sun Lover
Pompey
Sir Gallahad
Foray 2d
Omaha Tintagel
Hard Tack
Gallant Fox
Nydine Stables
Jane Hancock Harth
Ellerslie
Rede
Second CPTP Class Opened Here Last Night
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored CPTP course opened last night at 7 30 with Lieut George Schecter of Valley Airways Inc extra staff Melvin Snyder and Ewn of College Park Md present. About thirty students enrolled and more are urged to attend next class Monday. The six week course covers air traffic rules meteorology and air navigation with flight scholarships awarded by grades.
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Chamber of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Eesa
George Schecter
Valley Airways, Inc
Melvin Snyder
E. Wn
College Park
C. A
Lieut Scheder
O'Ryan Appointed Senior Adviser to War Secretary Stimson
Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan of New York veteran World War commander of the 27th Division is named senior adviser to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The appointment elevates his role in national defense strategy and National Guard leadership.
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John F. O’ryan
New York
New York National Guard
Henry L. Stimson
U.S. Safety Council Reports Losses in 1940 Accident Toll
The National Safety Council’s 1940 Accident Facts reports 96,500 deaths and 9.1 million non fatal injuries. Motor vehicle crashes caused 34,500 deaths, home accidents 33,000, occupational deaths about 17,000, with total accident costs around 3.5 billion dollars.
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National Safety Council
United States
Council
State Troopers Check Cars on Routes 11 50 and 7
State Troopers led by E. B. Mitchell and B. E. Williams with five officers conducted vehicle checks on routes 11 50 and 7 near town. They issued warnings for minor infractions such as improper lights and brakes and summonses for issues like improper tags and no operators permit, with points set up Wednesday and Thursday and repeats on subsequent days as part of a routine state program.
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E. B. Mitchell
B. E. Williams
Culpeper
Virginia
Cost to scrap US Navy ships under Washington Treaty
The total cost of scrapping ships of the United States Navy per the Washington Treaty limiting naval armaments was $272,256,610.74.
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United States Navy
Warrenton Show Adds Titles in 1941 Exhibition
The 42nd Warrenton horse show on August 30 and September 1 features two new championships a Junior Championship for top junior points and a Working Hunter Championship plus a Ladies class. The program lists 46 events including the $100 Skyscraper Stake and expanded jump courses in an improved Warrenton ring. Entries close August 20 with Harold E. Smith as secretary and treasurer.
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Warrenton
Hunter Show of America
Virginia
Warrenton Ring
Harold E. Smith
Thyssen Said To Have 3 Million In New York Banks
The Herald Tribune reports Fritz Thyssen, German industrialist linked to funding Hitler, allegedly holds 3 million dollars in American cash in New York banks. His whereabouts remain unclear after German assets were seized and citizenship revoked in 1940.
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New York
The
Herald Tribune
Fritz Thyssen
Adolf Hitler
Thyssen
Hitler
Switzerland
Berlin
South America
France
Germany
United States
Union Banking Corporation
Bank Seeks 24 Bondholders to Cash Railroad Debentures
The Commercial and Savings Bank follows a court decree to settle old county road accounts. Special commissioner Harry K. Benham found most bondholders already paid, leaving 24 Winchester and Wardensville Railroad bonds worth part of 25,446.72 dollars with 12.9 percent of face value outstanding. The bank will pay these on presentation to current holders.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
Wardensville
Philip Williams
Old County
Harry K. Benham
Redsox Battle Front Royal In Local Exhibition
The Winchester league reports Redsox will face Front Royal in a preparatory game. Several players are noted as heating up for an upcoming contest as the Warren congregation pursues a strong first-half schedule.
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Winchester
Bonds Bring In Cash as Outs Earn Value
The present holders aim to cash in now if possible over the bonds. The 24 outs are worth from $6.45 to each according to their denominations.
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Loudoun
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U. S
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Shackleford
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Granville
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Stanley Shackleford
Gino-Sun Stream
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Berryville
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American Banking System
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Friendship Fire Co
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South End
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H. W. Ebert
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G. A. York
York’s Tavern
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Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
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Goodyear
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Shell Oil Co
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Schenck Cheese Co
Russell Dunlop
Pat Barr
Barr’s Orchard
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W. E. Bridgeforth
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