Roundup of 1941-42 Baseball Sports News and Notes
New York reports Jack M Bride bidding to join the Yankees next season while others discuss Harmon and Pel M Melton dispute in Chicago. Eddie Mead is ordered to a 30 day Hot Springs rest. Dodgers may train in Santa Barbara and play Philadelphia Athletics en route east. John Kimbrough praises Southern Methodist and Texas comments on defeats. Kim brough tours as guest of the Yankees amid talk of All-America honors and football boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack M’bride
Tom Harmon
Football
Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Judge Landis
Leslie O’connor
Rube Melton
Chicago
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Hot Springs
Dodgers
Trag
Santa Barbara
Cal
Philadelphia Athletics
Paul Severin
North Carolina
Duke
N. C. State
Wake Forest
Kimbrough
Paul Christman Teases Pro Football Comeback in Missouri Hype
Walter Stewart of the Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Paul Christman, a Missouri hopeful, plans a trial for $19,000, predicting a near year arrival. Laddie Lucas, ex Walker Cup figure, trains in Canada for the RAP. Pitcher Rube Melton asks if his 20 wins will aid the Phillies or Dodgers, signaling another stretch in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stewart
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Paul Christman
Missouri
Paul
Laddie Lucas
Canada
RAP
Rube Melton
Gastolia
N. C
Phillies
Dodgers
Philly
Butch
Pitt Emphasizes Fun Over Win or Loss in Football
Report notes Pitt players value enjoyment in football over results as the team focuses on spirited play rather than outcomes.
Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Virginia Auction Notice
By virtue of an order of the Trial Justice Court of Winchester Virginia in the matter of J. W. Miller versus James Hodge and Clarence Hodge I will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester on Friday December 20 1940 at 10 o clock a m one Chevrolet truck 1936 model Cash terms Taylor L Barr City Sergeant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trial Justice Court of
Winchester
Virginia
J. W. Miller
James Hodge
Clarence Hodge
Court House
Taylor L. Barr
Bunker Becomes Nevada Senator in Old Supreme Court Chamber
Berkeley Bunker 84 a Las Vegas merchant and Mormon bishop takes oath to fill the late Senator Key Pittman’s unexpired term becoming the first senator to swear in in the old Supreme Court chambers in the temporary senate setting in eight decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Bunker
Las Vegas
Nev
Key Pitt- Bunker
Supreme Court
Senate
Cadet Laundry Women Challenge Army Eleven to Gridiron Duel
West Point cadet laundry workers issue a challenge to the Army eleven to meet them in football combat, signaling strong prep and competitive spirit from the cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Bowl
West Point
Army
Spotlight On Local Sports
High school basketball scrimmage preview notes Coach Hunter with hopes for a stronger season. Handley five opens Dec 19 at home against Berryville as scribes recall Bears Redskins film night and local racing results at Charles Town with Royal Business winning the Shenandoah Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Ee
Handley Five
Berryville
Fats
Capt. Ewart Johnston
Royal
Charles Town
Sindee
Baltimore
Mudsill
Alreay
Significance of the name Charlotte
The name Charlotte is described as strong and noble minded, highlighting its perceived character traits. The reference suggests a positive, virtues-based interpretation of the name within the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Yankees Biggest Flop
The Associated Press poll names the New York Yankees as the year’s top disappointment after finishing behind Detroit and Cleveland in the American League. Notre Dame, Ohio State, the Cleveland Indians, and Cornell also receive notable mentions for their down years and controversial moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bons
New York
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Detroit
Yanks
McCarthy
Notre Dame
Rockne
Ohio State
Cleveland Indians
Cornell
Atic
Jonny Paychek
Cumberland Eyes Aluminum Mill Bid
Cumberland Md December 14 Reynolds Metal Company of New York negotiating to buy the abandoned Taylor tinplate mill from Republic Steel of Cleveland to open an aluminum plant here. If finalized the facility would employ 800 to 1,200 people and could begin operations in 1941 with a 10 year tax exemption from Mayor Harry Irvine and the city council. Dismantling was halted as Reynolds officials said part of the building would be kept if the deal proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Taylor
Reynolds Metal Company of
New York
Republic Steel Corporation
Cleveland
Harry Irvine
Reynolds Company
Guilty of Conspiracy In Extortion Case in Virginia
A Charlottesville circuit court jury finds William Smythe of Chappaqua New York guilty of aiding and abetting in an extortion attempt on November 14. Sentencing for Smythe set at nine months in jail. Foster Rozar of New York pleads guilty to attempted extortion of $125000 from Paul E. Hunt. Judge L F Smith to sentence Rozar today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
William Smythe
Chappaqua
N. Y
Foster Rozar
New York
Paul E. Hunt
Duchess County
L. F. Smith
Rozar
Hunt
Smythe
Here
Razar
Hilda Carrier
Philadelphia
Smith
Carrier
Commonwealth
E. V.walker
Albemarle County
Christmas Gift Sweepstakes for League C Bowlers
Duckpin League C members plan a December 16 Health Center Bowling event with more than 17 prizes led by H H Hottel. Prizes include athletic shirts, cheese, and a turkey grand prize donated by Jack Zimmerman. Eligibility requires 12 games in League C and averages split into two divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckpin Leanea
Health Center
H. H. Hottel
Lester Forney
Howard James
Jack Zimmerman
Republic Oil
Turkey
Adrienne Ames Receives Honorary Colonel Title
Adrienne Ames is named an honorary colonel of Governor Lehman’s New York Home Guard unit at the Albany military ball. The designation allows her to use the title Colonel in formal contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrienne Ames
Lehman
New York Home Guard
Albany
Nelson Leads Miami Open After 36 Holes
Byron Nelson cards a six under par 134 to hold an apparent 36 hole lead at the $10,000 Miami Open in Miami Florida. Clayton Heafner stands four under with rounds of 68 and 67 halted by darkness as they chase Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Clayton Heafner
Linville
N. C
Heafner
Belloise Learns From Boxing Lesson With Overlin
New York December 14 Young Stevie Belloise received his second 45 minute boxing lesson from middleweight champion Ken Overlin in Madison Square Garden. Belloise struggled to land against Overlin who won clearly on the night though Referee Donovan reportedly favored Belloise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stevie Belloise
Ken Overlin
Bronx
Overlin
Garden
Belloise
Bellise
Ken
Arthur Donovan
Arthur
Five Dairymen Get Citations
Five dairy farmers were summoned by the State Milk Commission in Richmond to show cause on December 27 why their licenses should not be suspended or revoked for failure to comply with rules and regulations. The group includes C. H. Miller of Staunton Route 4, J. Luther Shank of Harrisonburg, H. F. Wall president of Peninsula Dairy in Newport News, E. L. Millner of Warwick Farms Dairy in Newport News, and L. A. Burkholder of Denbigh. Specific violations were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C. H. Miller
Route 4
Staunton
J. Luther Shank
Harrisonburg
State Milk Commission
H. F.wall
Peninsula Dairy
Newport News
E. L. Millner
Warwick Farms Dairy
Newport New
L. A. Burkholder
Denbigh
Dried beef nutrition values listed
An excerpt notes that one eighth of a pound of dried beef contains 0.3 percent carbohydrates 18.0 percent protein 3.9 percent fat and 110 calories.
Divorce Order Publication In Flora V Corbin Case
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on November 23 1940 an order of publication was issued in the divorce action Charles W Corbin vs Flora Virginia Corbin on desertion. Flora Virginia Corbin must appear within ten days of publication to protect her interests. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse front door and mailing to the defendant. Deputy Clerk Corrine Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City OF
Winchester
Virginia
Charles W. Corbin
Flora Virginia Corbin
Winchester Evening Star
Corrine Barnett
Fights Last Night Feature American Heavyweights and Champions
New York middleweight Overlin, 159, outpoints Belloise, 154, New York. Farrell, Pennsylvania lightweight Billy Loose, 165, outpoints Jimmy Casino, 161 1 2, Los Angeles. Zurita, Mexico featherweight champion, 132, San Antonio, outpoints Peters, 132 2, San Antonio. Forte, Philadelphia 120, defeats Dana, 125, Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ken Overlin
Decatur
Ill
Steve Belloise
Hollywood
Billy Loose
Farrell
Jimmy Casino
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Tex
JoJuan Zurita
Mexico
Nick Peters
Philadelphia
Tommy Forte
Bablo Dana
Manila
Man Rescues Man After Jumpting Into Wabash River
In Logansport Indiana on a cold December day a well dressed man about 38 years old tied a heavy rock to his body and jumped into the Wabash River. He drifted in water up to his chest for a short time before crawling back to the riverbank, resecuring the rope and walking away westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Dec
George Cook
the Wabash
Ace Parker Refuses Pro League All Star Game
Ace Parker of the Brooklyn Dodgers defies the Pro League by refusing to travel to Los Angeles for the December 28 all star game against the Chicago Bears. He warns he will accept any fine or expulsion but will not play, citing injuries and announcing he is done with football until next season. Parker sent a wire to league president Carl Storck confirming his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bears
George P. Marshall
Redskins
Griffith Stadium
Washington
Fox
Ace Parker
Norfolk
Clarence
Ace) Parker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles
Parker
Carl L
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Glaazen
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Farm Radio
Miles Music CO
Monster Air Corps
Douglas Aircraft Co
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Dorothy Rush
C” League Rollers
Elsie Dinsmore
Aie
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Martha Finley
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Prig
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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