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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup By Hugh Fullerton Jr

New York December 6 The piece notes players skipping Jacksonville meetings to rest tired feet before travel to Chicago. It recalls Bill McGeehan wanting a marble floor slab for Bill McGeehan style fatigue. Hank Iba’s long coaching career shows only one season isn’t first or second in the league. Rudy Schwenck, who died in Louisville, is credited with introducing football to organized baseball.

New York Jacksonville Chicago Waldorf Bill McGeehan Hank Iba Oklahoma City Classen High Maryville Colorado U Oklahoma Aggies Rudy Schwenck Louisville

Verbal Doodles and Sports Echoes From The Era

Fragments describe colorful sports and social quips from era papers. Notable lines reference heavyweight Red Burman in Cleveland and Larry McPhail with moose-voice comparisons. Odds and Ends note Abe Simon’s return to shape and Dixie Walker’s double widow concerns.

Red Burman Cleveland James E. Doyle the Plain Dealer Burman Jack Troy The Atlanta Constitution Larry McPhail Moose-Voice Washington Post Abe Simon Milford Dixie Walker Minneapolis

Mount Cle Monitor Notes Phillies Finish Last and Braves Cheer

J Dennis Brown remarks the Phillies were not appointed to Bert and finished last, predicting boos for the Braves soon. Dolph Camilli waiver talk hints Dodgers aim to move infielders to farm. Milwaukee Pugs hosts co op boxing with passes for officials and pros, drawing sports editor reactions.

J. Dennis Brown Mount Clemens Mich Johnbert Phillies Braves Chaning Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Dolph Camilli Pete Coscarart Coop Milwaukee Pugs Waich Don Pierce Big Six Missouri

I is safer than Stanford's and deceptive claim

Fritz Petela a 230 pound back from the Hartford Blues has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for Sundays game against Washington.

Stanford Fritz Petela Hartford Blues Philly Eagles Washington

Electricity Aids Polio Victims Through Muscle Signals

Dr. Dallas B. Phemister at a Medical Meeting reports that transplanted muscle electrical activity guides paralyzed patients in relearning leg movement. The method uses a signal from the quadriceps to help low aptitude patients retrain how to bend the knee after surgery. Researchers Paul A. Weiss C. Howard Hatcher and Paul Brown assisted under a Foundation grant.

Science Service New York Dallas B. Phemister University of Chicago Phemister Paul A. Weiss C. Howard Hatcher Paul Brown

Baltimore Eleven Being Considered For Miami Tilt

Baltimore City College High and six other high schools contend for a Miami Christmas Night showdown. Miami High hosts the event while Piedmont High Oakland California and City College Baltimore are strongly favored alongside Tilden Tech Chicago Fordson Dearborn Salem and Memphis Tech in the bid race.

Miami Fra Miami High School Jesse Yarborough Piedmont High Oakland Calif City College High Baltimore Tilden Tech Chicago Fordson Dearborn Mich Salem Mass Memphis Tech Piedmont City College

Fights Last Night In Various Cities

Boxing results list multiple bouts with winners and weights. Gene Pinter beat Percy Cooper on points in Highland Park New Jersey while Howell King stopped Pat Mangini by technical knockout in Worcester Massachusetts. Other city bouts include Ellis Phillips outpointing Johnny Marcelline and Zurita knocking out Se rean.

Hollywood Juan Zurita Mexico City Guy Serean Idaho Philadelphia Ellis Phillips Johnny Marcelline Highland Park N. J Gene Pinter Meadow Pa Percy Cooper Trenton Jack Kenny Livingston ak one —_ Bell Bridge- Worcester Mass Howell King Detroit Pat Mangini

Deep Oil Wells Reach Record Depths Worldwide

The Industrial Bulletin reports Kern county California holds the depth record at 15 004 feet nearly three miles with twenty two nearby wells over 13 000 feet. Since 1928 depths surged from 7586 feet to 10000 feet by 1930 and today more than 700 wells exceed 10000 feet globally.

Kern County California

Imperial Seizes Lead in Ladies League Action

Imperial tops Nurses and Cadillacs in a string of matches as players Jasper Smith and Renner post high scores. Team results show Imperial 1490 to Cadillac 1483 and Bell Clothes 1479 in a tight league night.

Imperial Nurses Ladies’ League Star Beta Sigma Boyce Cadillac Bell Clothes W. Woolen Piccadilly Hichliehts Jasper Ga.a Smith Henner Ladies League Penne Eam Nurses Piccadilly Mt A. A. Ee Ey Star Office Eee Wee Ewes

Man Who Names 100 Calves Year Has Tough Job

Chicago reports breeders naming 7600 cattle at the international livestock exposition. With a rule banning duplicate names, breeders labor to craft unique monikers for bulls and heifers, ranging from Mutineer to Miss Mischief and Domino lineages. University entries include Purdue Loyal Alumnus winning fat cattle.

Chicago Prolem Prince Domino Publican Domino Spartan Domino Carlos Domino Batthe Domino Roosevelt Ohio Flash Tutins Avalanche Purdue

Specialists On Fruit To Address Growers At Virginia Meeting

The forty sixth annual Virginia State Horticultural Society meeting will be in Roanoke December 9 10 and 11 with an unusually strong program. Notable speakers include Miss Mary Craig McGeachy of the British embassy and Dr Arthur J Heiniche of Cornell University who discuss high grade fruit production and storage. Virginia speakers include Dr John Hutcheson of VPI and other state horticulture leaders. The gathering opens Tuesday night at seven thirty.

Virginia State Horticultural Society Roanoke Campfield Virginia Mary Craig McGeachy Canada Duate France Switzerland League of Nations England Washington Mr. Campfield Arthur J. Heiniche Pomology Cornell University Heiniche United States W. R. Gardner Michigan State College Gardner Pacific Coast Michigan Middlewest M.A. Blake New Jersey New Brunswick Blake Carolinas Middle West John Hutcheson Lawrence ‘Tr. Berry Richmond G. T. French C. R. Willey Departent of Agriculture R. H. Hurt M. L. Bobb A. H. Teske W. S. Hough B. Hutcheson

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported Along with Coast Artillery Song

Treasury data for December 4 shows receipts of 45.54 million and expenditures of 64.32 million, with a cross debt of 55.19 billion. A reader asks about a Coast Artillery song, and the reply identifies the piece as "Crash On Artillery."

Washington the Treasury Coast Artillery C. M. BH

Tulsa Tackle Chosen for All Star Grid Montage

Tulsa University captain Charles Greene to play in North South All Star game in Montgomery Alabama on December 27. He will then fly to El Paso Texas to join Sun Bowl team action with TU teammates.

Tulsa Charley Greene University of Tulsa Univeel Montgomery Ala el Paso Tex

Bombers Versus Manassas Panthers in Apple Bowl At The Park

The third annual Apple Bowl features Manassas Panthers meeting Winchester Bombers at The Park tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Northern Virginia semi pro colored football title at stake as Manassas seeks revenge for a 35 26 mid season win.

David Tucker Manassas Panthers Winchester Brown Bombers Northern Virginia Manassas Tucker Bombers Turner Howdie Walker Thurston Clevenger

4-H Boys Return From Livestock Show At Chicago

Four local youths returned from the Inter national Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Henry T. Goode Jr of Winchester Loudoun county led in horse judging and placed seventh in beef cattle while on the Loudoun county 4-H Club team. Nelson Carpenter and Sam Whitacre of Frederick county also attended with Carpenter on a B and O railway scholarship and Whitacre as an alternate on the state livestock judging team.

Chicago Henry T. Goode, Jr Winchester Loudoun County Nelson , Carpenter Sam Whitacre Frederick County Nelson Carpenter Baltimore & Ohio Railway Henry Goode

Legion Pushes Country Gents To Bowling Lead

Thursday results show Country Gents 3 Legion 3 Coca Cola 3 Power Co 2 Kiwanis 1 Lions 3 Rotary igh. Individual game leaders include Yates 138 Fowle 131 and 229. Team totals list Country Gents 583 Junior Board 566 and Power Co 1561 in sets led by Legion 1642.

Ergion Cadens Okie Iles Powern CO Cen Eee Lec AMET Lions Salied Cible BiWanie Fowle Yates Goode Oantastan Co. Gents Junior Board Legion G. Gents Power Co

Placekick Delivers Miami Victory Over VMI

MIAMI FL A field goal by Pat Petroski at the one minute mark gave Miami a 10 to 7 win over VMI before 19 534 spectators at the Orange Bowl stadium last night.

Miami Fla Pat Petroski

Clarke County Electors Fail to Name McKay Successor

In Berryville Clarke county Trustee Electoral Board met at 11, adjourned for lunch without naming Mrs McKay’s successor on the School Board. A Greenway district and Boyce delegation spoke before noon. Hugh Pierce, chair, suggested a Monday announcement is likely.

Berryville Clarke County B. B. McKay Greenway Boyce Hugh Pierce McKay

Cleveland Clinic disaster date set as May 15

The explosion and fire at the Cleveland Clinic occurred on May 15 due to chemical fumes from Xa films. Authorities investigated the incident and evacuated nearby areas while assessing damage and injuries.

News Clinic Cleveland Maan

Redskins Eagles Face Season Finale in Washington

Washington hosts Philadelphia in a decisive clash for second place in the Eastern Division. A Brooklyn loss or Washington win could force a tie. rookies Dow Stuart Krueger Gentry Aguirre Cifers Clair Davis and Hare are set for prominent roles as Washington seeks a strong finish.

Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Washington D. C Washingto Redskins New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Eagles Brooklyn Ken Dow Jim Stuart Dow Stuart al Krueger Lee Gentry Grueger Southern Californias

Purses Raised At Charles Town Purses Raised At Charles Town

Charles Town Jockey Club head Albert J. Boyle raises purses for the remainder of the Fall Meeting by 15 percent effective immediately after a meeting with Race Secretary Fred Burton. This marks the third purse increase at the Jefferson County oval in 1941, bringing average purses to about 630 dollars.

Charles Town W. Va Albert J. Boyle Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc Boyle Maryland Fred. Burton Jefferson County Oval

Lavagette May Go To Giants

The daily trade buzz tied the New York Giants to Brooklyn Dodgers in a deal that would send third baseman Cookie Lavagetto to the NL champions in exchange for lefty Cliff Melton. Negotiations paused as clubs prepared for Chicago meetings with hope a deal will be completed, though Brooklyn seeks a new third baseman and may resist parting with Lavagetto until Larry MacPhail acquires another option.

Jacksonville Fla New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Cliff Melton Cookie Lavagetto Chicago Brooklyn Lavagetto Larry, MacPhail

Price Of Christmas Trees Goes Up

LOS ANGELES. Dec 6. Shortage of ships limits imports to Hawaii and the Philippines while mainland buyers acquire more trees than ever. Esther Scott, division manager of a national yule tree firm, cites 10 percent higher prices due to labor and freight costs.

Los Angeles Hawaii Philippines Esther Scott J. Hofert United States Scott

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