Rose Bowl shift changes odds and sports notes
The Rose Bowl site move from Pasadena to Durham shifts odds with Duke now a 3 to 1 favorite. George Franck of the Giants may play in the title game against the Chicago Bears after a back sprain. Bill Dudley hitches west but misses train connections. Jackie Wilson vs Richard Lemos headlines boxing tonight at the Olympic auditorium. Utah backfield twins split up with service careers ahead. Joe Louis plans morning boxing start at Greenwood Lake camp. Harry Balogh set to marry December 24. Gus Lesnevich tours Detroit for a new car. Fritsie Zivic and Marty Servo offer free fights for Red Cochrane’s welter crown but only with naval approval.
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George Franck
Minnesota
New York Pro Football Giants
Chicago Bears
Frank
Giant
Brooklyn
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Richard Lemos
Los Angeles
Olympic Auditorium
Lemos
Harry Balogh
Shirley Fischer
Gus Lesnevich
Detroit
Fritsie Zivic
Marty Servo
Red Cochrane
Red
Navy
Decree Refers Case To Master Commissioner In Frederick VA
In the circuit court of Frederick County Emma Roe Anderson et al v Isaiah Roe et al a decree dated October 14 1941 refers the matter to Master Commissioner H K Benham to ascertain realty owned by Ashby A Roe and Mary F Roe their value and rent liens on them whether partition in kind is possible settle Mary F Roe s administrator accounts and convene creditors the report to be advertised four weeks in Winchester newspaper if December 23 1941 cannot complete the decree extension possible Kern Kern Attorneys (11-25 12-29-16-41).
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Isaiah Roe
H. K. Benham
Ashby A. Joe
Mary F. Roe
Ashby A. Roe
Mary
Harry R. Kern
Winchester
Pe Anti Bootern Gg
Eee
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Kern & Kern
Bierman recalls hotel fire rescue call during game tour
Bierman learns of a hotel fire and shouts to players to evacuate with the regulars using the fire escapes. In baseball notes, Alva Bradley after hiring 24 year old Lou Boudreau jokes about age. A reporter-affirms he will mature by mid season.
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Bernie Bierman
Alva Bradley
Lou Boudreau
Manners For Motorists Offers 6 Safety Tips
The National Safety Council issued six driving tips as part of its Give Courtesy for Christmas campaign to reduce holiday accidents. Advice includes staying in line, not squeezing through yellow lights, dimming headlights at night, yielding to pedestrians, not blocking cross walks, and signaling before turning.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ideals Defended as Virginia Honors Bill of Rights
Governor James H. Price says the defense of the Bill of Rights is worth great sacrifice as Virginia marks 150 years since ratification. The observances include the Capitol in Richmond and Williamsburg and Gunston Hall with speakers on freedom, press duties, and national unity in wartime. Bill Dudley voices support for equal opportunity and rights for all citizens.
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James H. Price
Virginia
Gunston Hall
George Mason
United States
America
State Capitol
Richmond
Colonial Capitol
Williamsburg
Bill Dudley
University of Virginia
Judges to Open 1941 42 Basketball Season at Home
Handley Cagers host Berryville tonight at 7 30 in a home opener as Coach Maddox fields Senciadiver Robi and Garber at forwards guards with Huyett at center. Berryville led by Henson Levi Rutherford Thomas and Jackson arrives after a tough series on a wide gym. The Clarke Bobcats, last year’s seniors, will rely on zone defense to cover space on Handley’s big floor. A second game with Berkeley Spring follows on Friday, with JV play preceding the main event.
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Handley Cagers
Berryville Five
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Hunter Maddox
Mannex
Johnny Senciadiver
Gail Robi
A Pope
Eli Garber
Jim Huyett
Berryville
Bill Henson
Buddy Levi
Rutherford
Thomas
Jackson
George Pope
Clarke
Bobcats
Berkeley Spring Indians
Coast Artillery Active With Guns In Hawaii
Honolulu reports coast artillery firing from west and south Oahu as war pressures rise. Official notices require each male to build personal shelters. Food rationing begins with 10 gallons monthly for commercial vehicles. Civilian morale remains high and no Japanese landings are confirmed.
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Honolulu
Oahu Island
Hawaii
Please Don’t Wash My Teeth Shocker At Laundromat
A frantic customer shouted pleas over the phone as a Fort Riley laundry tore into an uproar. The drama ended when workers found Paul Cullimore’s store bought choppers in a jacket pocket from the week’s washing, a surprising laundry mishap.
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Fort Riley
Kas
Paul Cullimore
Automobile seized for tax violation in Virginia
The United States Treasury Department Alcohol Tax Unit issues notice of seizure of a 1935 Ford Coach with motor number 18 2061356 in Winchester Virginia for violation of IRS sections 2807 and 3321. Claimants must file a claim and bond with the Richmond investigator by January 8, 1942 or the vehicle will be disposed of. R E Tuttle District Supervisor.
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Treasury Department
Alcohol Tax Unit
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Internal Revenue Laws
Winchester
Richmond
R. E. Tuttle
Feller and Lee Top AL Pitchers in 1941 Honors
The 1941 American League penye records name Bob Feller of the Indians with 25 wins and Thornton Lee of the White Sox with 22 as top hurlers. Other notable figures include Lefty Gomez, Heier Newsome, Charles Ruffing, Alexandre Carrasque, Johnny Murphy, Norman Branch, and Johnny Humphries. Feller led in strikeouts and walks, faced most batters, and the White Sox posted 106 complete games led by Lee with 30.
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Chicago
Penue
Thornton Lee
Chicago White Sox
Bobby Feller
Cleveland Indians
Feller
Lee
Vernon
Lefty) Gomez
New York Yankees
Heier Newsome
Boston
Charles Ruffing
Yankees
Alexandre Carrasque
Washington
Johnny Murphy
Yanks
Norman Branch
Johnny Humphries
White Sox
Indians
Emil Leonard
Eldon Auker
St. Louis
Auker
Buck Newson
Detroit
Harold Newhouser
Heber Newsome
Sox Moundsman
Edgar Smith
Ted Lyons
Johnny Rigney
Yankee
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
Weather report forecasts wide war impacts and invasion threat
The Brighton Citizen’s weather report warns of heavy bomb showers and planes across Japan with paratroopers, spreading from U S coastal regions to the nation. It predicts a rapid cold anger, progressing westward, and a long range forecast of a total Japanese withdrawal followed by tidal effects on military crops in Germany and Italy.
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Boston
Brighton Citizen
Japan
U. S
United States
Germany
Italy
Heavy Fighting Reported in Malaya By British
A military commentator said very heavy fighting between Japanese and British forces continues in Malaya. He noted the difficult terrain hampers troop coordination and reduces the flow of news from the front.
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London
Malaya
Clarke Trainer Heads Winner's List At C. Town
Charles Town jockey club fall meeting records show 84 races run in 12 days with 63 owners winning at least once. J L Friedman of Baltimore leads earnings with four wins and $2325 in purses under trainer C M Feltner, while apprentice Paul Glidewell tops riders with 11 victories.
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Charles Town
W. Va
B. F. Christmas
J. E. Irvine
Irvine
Aldridge
Charles M. Feltner
Paul Glidewell
Rose Bowl shifts to Durham amid war time disruption
Pasadena's Rose Bowl moves to Durham North Carolina for January 1 with Oregon State and Duke invited to participate. East-West game considers bids from Chicago Spokane Atlanta Kansas and Oklahoma while Santa Anita suspends winter racing. Duke Stadium to host over 50 000 spectators with tickets at 4 40. Oregon State may relocate Friday to Durham per coach Len Stiner.
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Pasadena
Calif
Durham
N. C
San Francisco
Far West
Culbert L. Olson
Santa Anita Racetrack
Oregon State College
Duke University
Duke
United Blue Devil
John L. de Witt
Fourth Army
Chicago
Spokane
Atlanta
Kansas
Oklahoma
Army
Duke Stadium
Blue Devils
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon State
Beavers
Fridg
Len Stiner
East Coast
16 year old Philadelphian may skip theft trial
Action deferred as California holds a 16 year old who admits stealing 500 dollars from a Wildwood rooming house. The city lacks funds for extradition and prosecution, and the housekeeper says she cannot afford to pursue the case, noting the money is spent.
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Wildwood
N. J
California
Dutto
Fights Highlight Late Night Boxing Card
New York bouts feature Lulu Con stantino outpointing Fontana and Warre over 8 rounds. Trenton’s Rauch defeats Boston, and Sammy Secreet bests Willie Joyce in Pittsburgh. draws with Danny Williams in Newark. Cox defeats Cross in New York. Overlin outpoints Mose Brown in McKeesport. Carrabantes upsets Ossie Harris in Pittsburgh. About 43 percent of U S motor vehicles sold remain in operation.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles
Lulu) Constantino
Joey Fontana
New Sproskiyn
Cherryoung
Charlie Warre
Trenton
N. J
Charlie Rauch
Johnny Boston
Allentown
Chicago
Sammy Secreet
Pittsburgh
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
Newark
Whickyee
Philadelphia
Danny Williams
Albany
N. Y
Drew
Danny Cox
Wallace Cross
East Orange
Ken Overlin
Washington, D. C
Mose Brown
McKeesport
Raul Carrabantes
Chile
Ossie Harris
The
United States
Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Wanted at Royal Inn
Advertises highest prices for alfalfa and timothy hay. Buyers seek consignments at the Royal Inn on Main Street in Front Royal Virginia. Bill Sakol coordinates this collection.
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Alfalfa
Timothy Hay
Bill Sakol
Royal Inn
Main ST
Front Royal
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Broadway
Petersburg
Utah University
Unce
Sam
Co Air Corps
Huck
Joe Louis
Stevensville
Mich
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Buddy Baer
Frederick
Emma Roe Anderson
Et Als
George W. Kurtz
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Price
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun &J. Dial
Handley Gym
Coast Artillery
Pacific Islands
Alterir
Pingley & Carper
E. Piccadilly St
Bob Feller
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Store
Braddock
Germain Sts
Westinghouse
Corox
Northern Virginia Power Co
N. Loudoun ST
Ima
Retina A
C. M. Feltner
Gusser
Firestone
Firestone Corner
Amherst Sts
Home & Auto Supply
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