Sports Big Enterprise Highlights 1937 Sports Goods Industry Rise
Washington reports Census Bureau proof that sports became a major American industry. 1937 athletic goods output reached 44 million dollars, up 27.5 percent from 1935, with wages rising and more workers. Golf led demand at 13.8 million, plus strong gains in fishing tackle skis and snowshoes. Baseball products fell slightly. Toboggans and sleds gained.
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Census Bureau
Wapeevaehaupees Sotiamen
America
Soaps Himself Out of Prison
Easton Maryland December 13 police hunted Leroy Washington alias Roland Harris who escaped from the Easton jail by greasing his body with poop and wriggling through a small opening. Washington charged with stealing an automobile and had earlier escaped from the arresting officer and from Easton hospital.
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Easton
Leroy Washington
Roland Harris
Hegro
Washington
State Attorney Probes Mystery Death In Holly Area
HUDLOCK Md Dec 13 Plans for continuing the investigation into the mysterious death of Otis Jump 24 near Willsburg were announced after a coroner s jury verdict of suicide Jump employed in a Baltimore factory was found dead in his automobile submerged in Marshy Hope Creek seven weeks after his disappearance From home The jury said death was caused by a skull fracture Dr Thomas Coll Cambridge also noted a broken nose neck fracture and other head injuries The car was found Sunday when a boatman struck the tonneau with a paddle while rowing in the creek Meanwhile Princess Anne Md Dec 13 Holly berries fetch about 12 per 100 but few profit as there is little bearing holly this season causing hardship for rural greens harvesters.
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Hudlock
Otis Jump
Willsburg
Todas
Gorman Ail
Jump
Federalsburg
Hope Creek
Here
Thomas Coll
Cambridge
George Collins
Princess Anne
Robbers Steal Shovels From WPA Project in LA
WPA project watchman Herman Langston reported robbers stealing shovels and tools. One gunman armed, loaded a truck and fled, prompting sheriff's office investigation in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Herman Langston
Minor Has A Lifetime Thrill
Seattle report from December describes Freddie Hutchinson, a 19 year old Pacific Coast League pitcher, set to debut in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. Seattle sold him for about $50,000 plus four players, with his father Dr J L Hutchinson noting he raised him on baseball. Freddie will receive a share of the sale, thanks to his father’s guidance.
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Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
Freddie
J. L. Hutchinson
Romance From A Touchdown Kiss At KU
Lawrence Kans Dec 13 The engagement of Dick Amerin¢ star Kansas University half back and Dorothy Deneise Lemoin homecoming queen blossomed from a touchdown kiss the athlete told friends at the announcement party last night It was right after the Oklahoma game last year Ameline explained Don Ebling threw me a pass and I was lucky enough to make a touchdown Denny ran up and kissed me I liked it so I started dating her
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Lawrence, Kas
Dick Amerin
Kansas University
Dorothy Deneise Lemoine
Oklahoma
Ameline
Don Ebling
Denny
Andrew Mellon death date
Andrew W. Mellon died on August 26, 1937, at the age of 82.
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A. Andrew W. Mellon
Benny's Hollywood Cast Joins New York Trip Amid Smuggling Probe
Radio Today reports Jack Benny flew a Hollywood cast to New York at his expense for two Sunday broadcasts tied to a federal jewelry smuggling investigation in which friend George Burns pleaded guilty. Benny plans a Cleveland stop for a Christmas benefit. the jaunt cost at least $6,000.
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New York
Jack Benny
Hollywood
Jack
George Burns
Benny
Cleveland
Tiffany Foundation for Artists Endsowment Details
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation, established by Louis Comfort Tiffany, benefits worthy young American artists by endowing the foundation with about 11 million dollars and Laurelton Hall estate, furnishings, art treasures, and 80 acres at Cold Spring Harbor Long Island to foster art.
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Louis Comfort Tiffany
Louis C. Tiffany
Laurelton Hall
Cold Spring Harbor
Long Island
Payrolls include hundreds not performing work
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on December 13 officials investigated claims that 600 to 700 men and boys were listed on the highway department payrolls just before the November elections and never required to work. District engineer William J. Carroll said the inquiry started last week and extended to seven towns including Plymouth, Governor-elect Arthur H. James’s hometown. Findings will be submitted to Harrisburg officials after a demand from Pittston School board president John C. Kehoe.
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Pennsylvania Highway Department
William J. Carroll
Scranton
Plymouth
Arthur H. James
Carroll
Harrisburg
John C. Kehoe
Pittston
Corone Sends Floral Spray For Death by Own Action
In Seattle a private funeral for Decas Earl Mayer was held as a coroner's spray of yellow chrysanthemum flowers rested on the coffin. Mayer died by his own action in the county jail while on trial for first degree murder. his mother Mary Eleanor Smith attended, wept, and returned to jail as defense attorneys argued a motion for directed verdict of acquittal. The trial concerns Mayer’s alleged role in the 10 year old slaying of James Eugene Bassett of Annapolis. Bassett's body has not been found and jurors have not been informed of Mayer's death.
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Otto Mittelstad
Decas
Earl Mayer
Mary Eleanor Smith
Smith
Mayer
James Eugene Bassett
Annapolis
Bassett
Ordinance funds Loy property work on Fairmont Ave
An ordinance appropriates up to 800 dollars from the General Fund for completing a retaining wall and driveway work in front of the Loy property on the west side of Fairmont Avenue in Winchester Virginia. Passed finally December 6 1938.
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Fairmont Avenue
General Fund
Winchester
Virginia
Yule Spirit At Hayfield
West Frederick shines with Yuletide spirit as schools and churches plan decorations and programs. On December 21 at 8 o clock the Junior League will host a Christmas program under Miss Barton and Mrs Fletcher with a play by sixth and seventh graders and refreshments for all attendees.
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Hayfield
West Frederick
Miss Barton
Fletcher
North Pole
Ups And Downs In Fifth Game
Philadelphia Gus Dorazio, 189, outpointed Bob Pas tor, 185, New York, in a ten round bout. Teddy Yates, 166, Pittsburgh, outpointed Ralph de John, 168 1 2, Syracuse, ten rounds. Davey Day, 136 1 2, Chicago, outpointed Howard Scott, 137, Washington, D C, ten rounds. Bill Boyd, 183 1 2, Norfolk, outpointed Joe Massera, 189, Pittsburgh, ten rounds. Lou Transparenti, 122 1 4, Baltimore, outpointed Sammy Laporte, 123, Baltimore, in ten rounds.
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Gus Dorazio
Bob Pastor
New York
Pittsburgh
Teddy Yates
Ralph de John
Syracuse
Chicago
Davey Day
Howard Scott
Washington
D. C
Norfolk
Bill Boyd
Joe Massera
Baltimore
Lou Transparenti
Sammy Laporte
Bonura Signs With Giants for 1939
New Orleans December 13. Zeke Bonura, longtime holdout, says he has finalized terms with Bill Terry of the New York Giants for 15000 dollars for next season. The Giants recently traded two rookies and paid about 20000 to Washington for the slugging first baseman.
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New Orleans
Zeke Bonura
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Giants
Washington
Girls Host Annual Dance With Escorts In East Chicago Pact
East Chicago and suburban Highland Park girls staged a holiday dance with an organized orchestra. They invited boyfriends as escorts, arranged rides by car or taxi, paid for tickets, and treated escorts to a midnight luncheon with carnations sent to some guests.
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Chicago
Highland Park
Smuggling Probe To Be Continued
Federal grand jury in New York continues its probe into Albert N. Cheperau connections with Hollywood figures after George Burns pleads guilty to buying smuggled jewelry. Burns faces possible testimony against Cheperau and Mrs. Lauer as others await trial. Burns awaits sentencing, with potential leniency. Bracelets and a ring valued at 4885 were charged.
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New York
Albert N. Chaperau
Hollywood
George Burns
Fim
Burns and Allen
Gracie Allen
Chaperau
William Bondy
Burns
Cheperau
Comedia
Strip Freeze Chicago Heist Staged Over Coat and Trousers
A gunman in a light suit robbed drug clerk Charles Chladek of $28 at a Chicago drug store. After forcing Chladek and three customers to surrender their trousers, the thief fled wearing the clerk’s overcoat and abandoned the pants outside the store. Chladek recovered the clothing and kept calm as authorities investigated.
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Chicago
Charles Chladek
Chiadek
Chladek
Wins and Losses In Caging Game
Purdue 36 Monmouth Iowa State 43 Grinnell 38 Iowa 42 Washington Louis 26 Indiana 47 Wabash 23 Dartmouth 41 Providence 24 Bradley Tech 56 Pittsburgh 39 Baylor 37 East Central Oklahoma Teachers 29 Stephen F Austin 31 Rice 24 Southern Methodist 39 North Texas Teachers 34
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