Sports Roundup From a Turbulent Baseball Year
New York reports note a quiet major league season amid questions about leadership and resignations. The piece cites Tommy Harmon turning pro, debates over Patsy Clark successors, and public jabs at Judge Landis. It also mentions Red Barber, Emery Zimmerman, and Ken Overlin drawing crowds in Newark and Portland as broader sports chatter.
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New York
Tommy Harmon
Tewwee
Detroit
Bo Molenda
Giant
Mel Hein
Patsy Clark
Red Barber
The
Bears
Emery Zimmerman
Portland
Ore
One. N. J
Ken Overlin
Steve Belloise
Boston College Holy Cross game sparks critique of play count
The Worcester Gazette questions the claim of 50 plays allegedly given to the Eagles by coach Frank Leahy. The piece hints at controversy surrounding the supposed "complete works" and references players Iene Men and Eugene Ell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sweeney
Worcester
Mass
Frank Leahy
Eagles
Eugene Ell
Dodgers recruit Micken Owen after Brooklyn riot punch
The piece credits Micken Owen with a key takedown of Leo Durocher during last June’s Brooklyn riot. The text notes Durocher and Larry Mac-like figures push for him to join their camp, praising Owen’s action as nifty.
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Micken Owen
Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Durocher
Larry Mac
Thanksgiving third term confusion noted in 1940 era
Fragmentary item references a 1940 era discussion of a third term and a fifth term, with unclear context. Names, dates, or places are not legible, leaving only ambiguity about the political debate.
Fredericksburg Invades for Three Game Set with Health Center Five
George Demeres leads Fredericksburg in a high profile three game series against Health Center. The visitors rely on Demeres with a standout 486 game total and feature the Carver brothers Sid and Jim along with Sullivan and Shibley. Local lineup not announced yet but every effort will be made to ensure a tough test for the invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Demeres
Fredericks
Health Center
Demeres
Fredericksburg
Carver Brothers
Sid
Jim
Sullivan
Shibley
Invaders
Sue Ellen Bailey
Starfice
Hershey
Imperial Ice Cream
Ruby Schneider
Republic Oi
Goodrich Tire
Corrine Carscaden
Greyhound
Helena
Goodyear Tire
Bell Clothes and Fries Grocery
National Fruit
Charles Baker
Jack Crowl
Valley Service
Nehi
Bell
Ralph Gore
Vettat
Peggy Vreeland
New Haven
Conn
Frances Larrow
Berryville Quint To Open Season Against Bunker Hill
Berryville Virginia prepares for December 17 opening game at Martinsburg against Bunker Hill with a veteran seniors lineup led by Emmatt Potts Houghton and Duke. Clarke plans to join the Northern Virginia Basketball League and feature a strong girls squad beginning December 17 led by Wisecarver Drury and Longerbeam.
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Berryville
Fundamen
Basketeers
Clarke
Cecil Wolfe
Bunker Hill
Martinsburg
Handley
Winchester
Northern Virginia Basketball League
Bill Lee
Bill Henson
Joe Dorsey
Jimmy Duke
Milburn Lloyd
Camille Wisecarver
Laura Drury
Marian Feagans
Jean Randolph
Marie Wisecarver
Gloria Anne Longerbeam
Josephine Lancaster
Elizabeth Hereford
Betty Stough
Garnett Smallwood
Anne Hudson
Bertha McFillen
Eleanor Locke
Public Sale of Desirable City Property in Winchester VA
Public auction to sell a seven room frame dwelling at 329 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia on December 28 1940. The sale follows a 1938 deed of trust by Elizabeth Brown Hughes and H T Hughes defaulting on debt. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Joseph B Newlin trustee.
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Elizabeth Brown Hughes
H. T. Hughes
Corporation Court
Eng Va
County Court House
Winchester
Loudoun Street
Joseph B. Newlin
Tom Harmon Named Outstanding Athlete of 1940 in AP Poll
New York December 9 The Associated Press poll shows Michigan star Tom Harmon as the outstanding male athlete of 1940 with 141 points from 30 of 71 ballots. Hank Greenberg ranked second with 57 points and 11 first-place votes. Bucky Walters took third with 36 points and six firsts, while Bob Feller placed fourth with 31 points and seven firsts.
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New York
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
Associated Press
Wolverine
Red Grange
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Harmon
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Fork Union Wins Title in Tobacco Bowl Showdown
Fork Union Cadets clinched the state military prep championship by scoring two fourth quarter touchdowns to beat Augusta Military Academy 14 to 0 before 2,500 spectators. Don Coates plunged in from the six and one yard lines for the TDs, with John Baldasano adding both extra points.
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Richmond
Fork Uaion Military
Semiany
Augusta Military Academy
Fork Union
Rosie Thomas
Augusta
Don Coates
John Baldasano
Boston Bees sale talks focus on Albert Powell
C F Adams chief owner of the Boston Bees announced that Albert H Powell of New Haven Conn wealthy retired coal dealer was negotiating to purchase the National League club and only minor details remained. Adams said a valuation had been reached and he and Powell agreed on the value of his stake. Bob Quinn GM was reported in New Haven making final sale arrangements.
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Boston
C. F. Adams
Boston Bees
Albert H. Powell
New Haven
Conn
National League Baseball Club
Adams
Powell
Bees
Bob Quinn
Berry High Roller In Two Loops
Berry High roller in two loops leads STAR LEAGUE results with Berry J W C top scoring 139 and 361 in games and sets. Republic Star and Hershey strong with high totals. Commercial League features Valley Pride Chamber of Commerce and McCrory’s near top.
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Berry High Roller
G. A.A
Hershey
Lic
Bell Clothes
Beta Sigma
Handley
Greyhound
Star
Lee
G. A
Republic
Goodrich
Gae
Berry
J.W.C
Bailey
Rice
Lyles
Lb. McCrory's
Valley Pride
Silco
Woolworth's
C. of Commerce
Oscar Nebe
Aeee
Sencindiver
Chamber of Commerce
Sandridge
Mary G. Cather
Chermnber of Commerce
McCrory’s
No Trading In Chicago No Trading In Chicago
Baseball lobby activity returns from Atlanta after minor league meetings end. No trades occurred in Chicago's lobby as clubs discuss possible deals with Red Sox, Browns, and Cleveland continued pursuit of players.
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Atlanta
Boston Red Sox
Dennis Gale House
Fritz Ostermueller
St. Louis Browns
Rollie Hemsley
Frank Pytlak
Cleveland
Bears Rout Redskins 73 to 0 Clinches NFL title
Chicago Bears trounced Washington 73 to 0 to win the NFL championship as the Bears set new playoff and league scoring records. Sid Luckman directed the attack with a dominating ground game led by Osmanski and Nolting, while Washington struggled with limited yardage and turnovers.
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Washington
Chicago
Bears
Windy City
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Griffith Ltd
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Giants
Sid Luckman
Columbia
Claude Turner
Hardin-Simmons
George McAfee
Duke
Ray Nolting
Bill Osmanski
Holy Cross
Joe Maniaci
Fordham
Papooses
Bob McChesney
George Halas
Harry Clark
Osmanski
George Wilson
Luckman
Maniaci
Ken Kavanaugh
Louisiana State
Hampton Pool
Stanford
Redskin
Nolting
Broadway
McAfee
Turner
Clark
Gray Familietti
Civil Service Exams Open for Two Posts in Washington
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications by January 3 for Associate animation director at 3200 dollars a year in the War Department and bindery operative at government printing office with 66 cents an hour. Applications for explosives chemist open until November 30, 1941 with salaries 2600 to 5600 dollars. Obtain full requirements and forms from Herman Lee, secretary, post office, in this city.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
War Department
Government Printing Office
Commission
Herman Lee
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
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Murphy
Horsley
Spencer
H. Moore
Cale
Seiferth
Finelli
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Mahoney
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Marks
Albert Powell
Imperial Five Topstar League
McCrorys Commercial League
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Santa Claus
Madi Chof
S. Main St
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Chicago Bears
Chicago Outfit
Sammy Baugh
Charlie Malone
Osman
U. S. Civil Service
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