Best Amateur Boxers In Virginia Coming For Legion Bouts Tomorrow
The report previews upcoming Legion bouts featuring top Virginia amateurs facing strong competition. Dodgers and Cardinals race tight NL pennant implications as Brooklyn seeks to extend lead. Lanier vs Cooper pitched for Brooklyn in doubleheader context. Baseball results include Red Sox over Indians 1-0 and White Sox 9-1 over Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Legion
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Redbirds
Cardinals
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Brooks
Billy Southworth
Max Lanier
Lanier
Southworth
Morton Cooper
Phillies
Curt Davis
Fred Fitzsimmons
Protective Service Is Classified by State Commission
The Missouri Public Service Commission directs Protective Force members to be classified as police or patrol agencies for workmen compensation. Weekly pay on active duty is based on a $34 average weekly wage, with a minimum annual remuneration of $100 per commissioned member. The V. P. F. is a voluntary group linked to the National Guard, with figures to be fixed for insurance premium calculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Breate Corporation Commission
Southern Conference Football Prospects Not Affected by Draft
The Southern Conference expects minimal impact from the draft on its football programs this season. Only two or three top players may be lost among 16 member schools, with about two dozen having low draft numbers. Duke faces no key losses, while Clemson and others report minor gaps. freshmen eligibility remains opposed for varsity gaps amid draft extensions. Ticket sales for major games show strong demand, with two sellouts anticipated for Duke’s stadium matches against North Carolina and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Uncle Sam
Loap
Duke
Blue Devils
Wallace Wade
Tennessee
Durham
North Carolina
Clemson
Johnny Pecora
Jim Lalanne
George Floyd
Joe Richardson
Chuck Reynolds
Carl Voyles
William and Mary
D. C
Furman
James
Preacher) McQueen
Merrill McDaniel
George Washington
Henry Agusiewicz
Adolph Biasini
Washington and
Lee
Johnny Ligon
Bert Nelson
Many At Service For Slain Deputy
About 1,500 people attended the funeral of Frank L. Armstrong at Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery in Staunton. Armstrong, Augusta county deputy sheriff, was killed in a gun battle while serving a lunacy warrant on Charles Johnson, a 36 year old Negro, at a two room cottage on Sangers Lane. Sheriff G. M. Gilkeson was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery
Frank L. Armstrong
Augusta County
Greenville
Bethel
H. 8. Turner
D. Walthall
Cameron Johnson
Armstrong
Charles Johnson
Sanger’s Lane
G. M. Gilkeson
Former American Vessel Lost The Bath sinks after Norwegian crew loss
The Bath, formerly the US destroyer Hopewell, now manned by Norwegians for Britain, has been sunk. The Royal Norwegian Navy announced unspecified crew losses. It was the first of the 50 US destroyers seized by Britain in 1940 in exchange for Western Hemisphere base rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Hopewell
Bath
Britain
Hemi
Burns and Allen Adopt War Child in England Colony
George Burns and Gracie Allen have adopted four year old Pauline Lindell from one of 25 Foster Parents Plan for War Children colonies in England. The charity seeks 500000 dollars to care for child victims of Nazi bombing and related war hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Pauline Lindell
England
Foster Parents’ Plan For War Children
City Shooters At Grand American Trap Meet
Willis Anderson and Arthur Seabright returned from Vandalia Ohio where the Grand American Trapshooting Association meet drew over 10 000 visitors daily and about 1100 shooters. Seabright scored 95 of 100 to win a share of prize money while E H McDonald of Keyser won over 400 during the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Anderson
Arthur Seabright
Vandalia
Ohio
Anderson
Seabright
E. H. McDonald
Keyser
Winchester
Virginia Trapshooting Association
Pennsylvanians In Caroline Camp Move for Field Maneuvers
The 28th Division formerly the Pennsylvania National Guard advances to the A. P. Hill reserve in Virginia for three weeks of field maneuvers. Advance units depart Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania today as anti tank units encamp at the reservation. Major Gen Edward Martin and staff arrive to observe defense tactics and set up divisional headquarters at Skinner's corner about 15 miles south of Fredericksburg on Virginia State Route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Pennsylvania National Guard
A. P. Hill
Virginia
Indiantown
Gap
Edward Martin
Camp Ares
Skinner’s Corner
Freder
Omurs
Stars Shine in AP Recap of Baseball Action
Luke Appling of the White Sox hit a triple and two singles to drive in three runs against the Yankees. Chet Labs and Walt Judnich of the Browns delivered early hits for a first inning win over the Senators. Charley Wagner of the Red Sox pitched a four hit shutout of the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feller
Bos Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Bob Feller
Broadway Charleyer
Bach
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Tatty Edgar Smith
St. Louis Browns
Wash— Senators
Associated Press
Luke Appling
Yankees
Chet Labs
Walt Judnich
Browns
Senators
Charley Wagner
Indians
Fights Last Night Results From Major Cities
Chicago Willie Davis won a ten round decision over Harvey Dubs in Windsor Ontario. Pittsburgh Charley Burley defeated Otto Peron in a ten round bout in Homestead. San Francisco Melio Bettina outpointed Valentino in a ten round match in Beacon New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Willie Davis
Philadelphia
Harvey Dubs
Windsor
Ont
Pittsburgh
Charley Burley
Otto Peron
Homestead
San Francisco
Melio Bettina
Beacon
N. Y
Ee’ Valentino
Unknown Leads Amateurs In Title Tourney
Earl Hilligan reports the 45th National Amateur Championship at Field Club enters final 18 holes of qualifying with Stewart Alexander of Burlington NC leading at five under par 67. Burke of Chicago one stroke back, while Duke’s Alexander and others chase. notable contenders include Otto Greiner, Ellsworth Vines, Ted Bishop, Ward, Goodman, Oatman, Chapman and Bliss among a field featuring international entrant Mario Gonzales of Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hilligan
Field Club
Stewart
Harry Todd
Duke
Alexander
Duke University
Burke
Georgetown
Otto Greiner
Baltimore
Ellsworth Vines
Ted Bishop
New England
Ward
Spokane
Johnny Goodman
Glenn Oatman
Kansas City
Dick Chapman
Rodney Bliss
Omaha
Edwin McClure
Shreveport
Mario Gonzales
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Bob Cochran
St. Louis
Radio Engineers Explain Mysterious Voice Overseas
New York report explains the so called voice jamming of German news broadcasts as station synchronization. Engineers say the jamming carrier is aligned with the German transmitter, causing unheralded inserts when the regular speaker pauses. The Russians were blamed for some comments, with a Russian station rated at 500,000 watts capable of reaching Berlin’s service area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Mr California Harold Kinkin Named Pac Coast Adonis
Santa Monica California August selection names Harold Kinkin a 19 year old truck driver as the Pacific coast Adonis for muscular symmetry development carriage and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
California
Harold Kinkin
Arctic Ice Cream Delight Anchors Atlantic City Exhibit
North meets south as 2% year old Ilayak Ibionna relishes ice cream after being brought to Atlantic City from the Arctic by explorer Dave Irwin. The youngster attends the Florida State exhibit at the resort city, drawing curious visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilayak Ibionna
Atlantic City
Arctic
Dave Irwin
Little Ellayak
Local Golfers Beat Loudoun In Home Series Win
Winchester Golf Club finished 13 11 over Loudoun Golf Club in Purcellville to sweep the home and home. Byrd trophy winner Dr Leon Slavin captured the second flight final at 36 holes, defeating Dr Thomas Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Loudoun Golf Club
Purcellville
Campbell
Arnold
L. Corwell
Stokes
Grimm
Oera
Slack
Lynn Corwell
Kerlin
Bea
Williams
Leighey
L. Allen
H. Allen
B. Brower
Bill Brower
Cline
Pifer
Bud Brower
Shackleford
Knight
Hawthorne
Smith
Jack Minnigerode
Ralph Grimm
Lewis Allen
Condition of Rivers at Riverton Reported
Weather bulletin notes North River is milky and calm, South River shows cloudy conditions. Observers indicate water clarity differs between streams and suggest monitoring for possible runoff effects.
Local boxing cards set for Winchester Park tomorrow night
Dr J M Casey of Boyce promotes a 10 bout card at Winchester Park starting at 9 p m with amateurs from Richmond Washington and Alexandria. Matches include Red Vernon of St Marys against Tom Dillard of Richmond and Wade Rogers in heavyweight action with officials Settle Bowen Blankenship Marshall Legge and McVicar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
J. M. Casey
Boyce
R. Y. Conrad Post
Winchester Park
Richmond
Washington
Alexandria
Clarke County
St. Mary Boys’ Club
Red Vernon
Tom Dillard
Lloyd
Baldwin
Cilensky
Smith
Edick
Cook
Curling
Horton
Clayton
Richmond A. C
Tout
Cowper
Charlie
Ray Kanory
Leipz
Lewis
Faircloth
Conner
Peters
Philips
Leroy Wade
Wade
Cowboy Jones
George Rogers
Rogers
U. S
Jones
Casey
Joe Settle
George
McFadden
Winchester
Philadelphia
Ray Bowen
Capt. Blankenship
Peyton Marshall
W. R. Legge
C. P. McVicar
Northern Virginia
Rain dampens Brooks loss and notes on sports figures
The Brooks fell behind by about 25 000 after rain canceled yesterday's game at Ebbets Field. Despite a potential sellout today, crowd size couldn't compensate for the missed matchup. The roundup also mentions Louis Nova fight timing, Bob Feller's pitching changes, Del Baker and Al Vincent, and a humorous tale about Clark Shaughnessy and the T formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special News Service
Ebbets Feld
Umps
Heave-Ho
Bill Klein
Brooks
Bob Feller
del Baker
Detroit
al Vincent
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catole Dodgers
Judson Bailey
Protective Service
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Chapman Motor CO
Shenandoah
By Barton Pattie
Caroline Camp
Dodge
Pine Motor CO
Skip Alexander
Ellayak Ibionna
Loudoun
Slavia
Riverton
Mea Vag
Berkeley Club Bottling Co
the Park
Hugh S. Fulleton, JR
Eddie Brietz
Ed Danforth
The
Atlanta Journal
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Clark Shaughnessy
Meagher
St. Edwards
Texas
Nessy
Loyola
Clark
Amarillo
Tex
Gold Sox
Thurman
Wichita Falls
Boston
Pritz Howell
Jimmy Robinson
Minneapolis
Jimmy
Rae
Steenano Fa
Ball Park
Miller’s Hardware
DELCO
General Motors
Braddock St
Mark Cosson
AIR Conditi
S. Braddock
St. Ber Va
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!