Pie Traynor May Seek Dodgers Coaching Berth
Baseball gossip from New York reports Pie Traynor may take a coaching job with the Dodgers while Frank Dobson signs for next season but won’t reveal the location. The column also notes Francis J. Gosling Jr and other sports figures, with light social quips and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Frank Dobson
Maryland
Francis J. Gosling, Jr
Penn
Zon Ambers
Paul Derringer
Joe McCarthy
Buffalo
Sheriff’s Sale Of Automobile In Winchester Virginia 1939
By virtue of an execution and levy in the matter of Goodrich Silvertown Stores or C L Sager the undersigned will sell at public auction at the Court House Winchester Va at 10 am Dec 9 1939 one 1932 Plymouth 2 door sedan Coleman Dunn Auction Terms Cash J B Bywaters Sheriff of Frederick Co Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich Silvertown
C. L. Sager
Winchester
Spotlight On Local Sports Monogram Winners Highlight Cadets
The Cumberland Times notes 21 varsity football monogram winners from VIR area Cadets who often started at quarterback in several games and joined almost every contest. It also critiques civic apathy toward local high school football in Fort Hill Allegany and La Salle, and recalls Castle Heights friends Prothro and Burns, now Prothro with the Phillies and Burns a teacher, with Duke football ties in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VIR
Tom Whitham
North Virginia
J. W. Rucker
Delaplane
Gene Gunning
Cumberland Times
Fort Hill
Allegany
la Salle
Cumberland
Gunning
University of Maryland
Frank Dobson
Curly” Byrd
College Park
Washington
Dobson
Stooges
Durham
Castle Heights Military Academy
Lebanon, Tenn
E. Thompson Prothro
John Gordon Burns
Burns
Prothro
Asheville
N. C
Philadelphia Phillies
Memphis
Brush Creek Notes from Brush Creek Virginia
Brush Creek items from December report residents share routine updates. DeHaven couple finished apple work in Winchester and returned home. Several families report illnesses visits and help with butchering. Bridge over Brush Cheek at Biller recently opened to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Creek
Harry L. DeHaven
Othella DeHaven
Winchester
Ed Brannon
Near Howards Chapel
Thelma
Ashington
D. C
Sude DeHaven
Nettie Lamp
Paul Lamp
Hayfield
Joe . Whitacre Butcher
A. V. Lamp
Ruth Kerns
Pauline Dunlap
Ruth
Brush Cheek
Biller
F. O. Heironimus
J. R. Whitacre
Abige Whitacre
Richards the leading rider rode twelve straight winners
The Racing Annual notes England's top jockey Richards led for twelve years and rode twelve consecutive winners at the same course. He started with the first five in a row in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
England
Spectacular Plays Highlight 1939 College Football Season
USC back Grenville Lansdell delivered a dramatic 75 second rally against Washington in a game that propelled USC in the AP poll. Ray Smith of Idaho stole a ball for a 98 yard score, Kellogg and Butler produced a 106 yard kickoff return, and Blalock’s 76 yard TD capped Clemson’s standout sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill White
New York
Hollywood
University of Southern California
Grenville Lansdell
Washington
John Stonebraker
Bob Hoffman
Stonebraker
Associated Press
Lansdell
Ray Smith
Idaho
Oregon State
John Kisselburgh
Smith
A. P
Ole Miss
Tulane
Jitterbug Kellogg
Johnny Butler
Alabama
Tennessee
Clemson
Banks McFadden
Joe Blalock
Banks
Blalock
Ray McLean
Hall of St. Anselm
Marvin
Erm” Smith
Southwestern
H'M
Gilly Davis
Texas
Search For Man's Body Abandoned In Shenandoah River
After 36 hours of fruitless dragging of the Shenandoah river near Mt. Jackson the hunt for Mt. Clinton merchant M. L. Pippin has been abandoned. Pippin disappeared Tuesday night and reportedly left a note to his wife saying his body would be found where his car was located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Shenandoah River
Mt. Jackson
M. L. Pippin
Mt. Clinton
Pippin
Aoss
Eastern teams may play in Dallas in Cotton Bowl bid
Dallas will decide at 1 p.m. whether the Cotton Bowl invites an all eastern matchup or adds more candidates. Boston College showed readiness to play in Dallas and Duquesne eyed a game unless unavailable, with Mississippi State as a fallback. Duquesne remained undefeated but tied Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. Curtis Sanford
Sanford
Texas A
Tennessee
Boston College
Duquesne
Mississippi State
Florida
Holy Cross
Detroit
Middleburg Man Found Not Guilty Of Taking Bills
Arthur Gartrell former Middleburg postmaster in Loudoun County was found not guilty by a Virginia eastern district jury in Alexandria of embezzling mail funds. The panel deliberated about five minutes after the July arrest for allegedly taking four one dollar bills from a special delivery letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court For
Eastern District of Virginia
Alexandria
Arthur Gartrell
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Gartrell
Robinson Moncure
Charles F. Harrison
Commonwealth
O. Hudson
Denver cafe basement rescue ends with investigation
A young man trapped in a cafe basement told police he fell through a coal chute and sought escape. He was found with a crowbar and a file and held for investigation as officers assess how he became trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Lee Raedel
Yung Man
What, No Blizzards? New Salem Delights in Warm December Baseball
Local lads in New Salem North Dakota played baseball this week despite cold expectations. The unusual warmth saw temperatures around 50 above as they suited up and played a game, a rarity for December in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
N. D
North Daota
The
Mercury
No. 1 Grid Star Clarke Kinnick Wins Heisman Trophy
Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr of the University of Iowa, a backfield ace, received the Heisman Memorial Trophy in New York. He tallied 651 points in the national vote of sports writers and broadcasters for the season’s outstanding college football star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Clarke Kinnick, Jr
University of Iowa
New York
Bellower to Senators in midwinter baseball trade
Chicago White Sox outfielder Gee Walker, who demanded a recount of his bonus, is traded to the Washington Senators for Taft Wright and Pete Appleton. The deal follows Walker’s 15 000 bonus reduction and a disappointing 592 000 attendance figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinati
Gee Walker
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Hase
Senators
Taft Wright
Pete Appleton
Chicago
Walker
Kern and Curry Penn Best in Local Bowling Meet
Highlights show Newberry's 2 and Oscar Nebel 1 for top finishes. Woolworth's led with 111 by Kern and 104 by Curry in GP credit for Woolworth's. High team games saw Woolworth's 470 and Credit Bureau 464, while Credit Bureau claimed the high set with 1310 and Woolworth's 1292.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry’s
Oscar Nebel
Woolworth’s
Knit Mill
Credit Bureau
McCrory’s
Kern
Curry
Penn
Landacre
Wolford
Renner
Knitting Mill
McCrory's
Cross Roads Notes
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Line included Deavers of Cold Stream and Leslie Fletcher of Hayfield. Pugh of Capon Bridge called at J. B. White home. Esta McKee butchered four hogs Monday. Hicks visited cousin Martha Schilott. Landon Amick, undergoing X ray treatments, shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Woodrow Line
Deavers
Cold Stream
W. Va
Leslie Fletcher
Hayfield
O. M. Pugh
Near Capon Bridge
J. B. White
Esta McKee
W. W. Hicks
Martha Schilcott
Landon Amick
Births Attended by Midwives Nationwide
It is estimated that approximately 225 000 births annually are attended by midwives.
Grid Victim Edwin Collins Of Newark Dies After Amputation
Edwin Rip Collins a Newark New Jersey resident and tackle for St Benedicts Roman Catholic Preparatory School suffered injuries in a game that led doctors to amputate his left leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Rip) Collins
Newark
N. J
St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Preparatory School
Collins
Christmas Demonstration for Ladies in Winchester
On Tuesday December 12 a public Christmas demonstration for the ladies of Winchester will be held at the Palace theatre at 10 o clock A roasting turkey will be given as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Winchester
Palace Theatre
Wheeler Is High Roller In League A Bowling Standings
Northern Virginia Power and Handley faculty teams each won three games to hold their League A positions. Wheeler of O Sullivan posted a high game 143, Plank 136 and Bean 131, with Bean achieving a high 350 series and Coca Cola team totaling 1552 pins. League A standings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power
Handley
Wheeler
O'Sullivan
Plank
Bean
Coca- Cola
Christmas recipe folder showcases roasting tips and treats
A display features new Christmas recipe folders with instructions for roasting turkey bone utilization and a variety of cookies cakes and candies. A Christmas table display accompanies the collection for visitors to view.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eddie Brietz
Nile Kinnick
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Doc Sutherland
West Virginia
Bill Kern
Judge Landis
Cincinnati
Yanks
Joe Dimaggio
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Rabbit Maranville
Rochester
Rabbit
Howard College
Dixie Howell
Arizona State Teachers
Marvin McCarthy
Chicago Times
Mason- Dixon Line
Kenosha
Wis
Bob Pastor
Paul Hartnck
Creighton U
David Harum
Powell Crosley, Jr
Sam Breation
Hoss
Berryville
Roy
Musterole
Richmond
Lula
A.P
Butler and
Kellogg
Nile C. Kinnick, Jr
Bellower
Royal Portables
Kostonss
Lane
Royal Varsity
Tredemark
Royal Arrow
Royal Mercury
Re Mae Ea
Newberrys
Dept. Store League
McCrorys
High Roller
Team Power Co
Handley Lions
Legion
Rotary
Coca-Cola
Kiwanis
O’sullivan
Junior Board
Cubs
Power Co
Lions
Bell Clothes
IN Radio
Pula Paul Tas
General Electric
Phonograph
Miles Music CO
S. Loudoun Street
G-E
Frederick County
Pingley
Carper
Plaza Cleaners
Pibes
G Company, Inc
Loudoun St
OUR School
Winchester Business
N. Loudoun St
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