Giants Holdout Ott Ties Up Signing As Bettina Ships In
In a brisk sports roundup, Mel Ott’s holdout status is confirmed with Bill Terry sending Ott to Horace Stoneham for signing. The column covers varied notes from boxing to golf, listing notables like Ellsworth Vines with Gene Sarazen, Don Budge tennis trips, and local quirks such as Mike Brady’s golf round and Archie San Romani’s teaching bid.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Giants
Mel Ott
Bill Terry
Horace Stoneham
Melio Bettina
Miami
Apostoli
Dave Castilloux
Montreal
Texas Aggie
Tulane
Texas
Sylvanus Apps
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ellsworth Vines
Gene Sarazen
St. Augustine
Ellsworth
Mexico City
Don Budge
Superior
Wis
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Mike Brady
Miami- Biltmore
Archie San Romani
Miller
Maine High School
Cavaliers Go On To Williamsburg
Richmond Feb 7 The University of Virginia basketball team travels to Williamsburg to attempt a fourth Big Six win of the season. Maryland starts a two game invasion of Lexington against VMI tonight as the Terrapins must win against the Keydets and Washington and Lee to secure a bid to the Southern Conference tournament.
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Richmond
University of Virginia
Williamsburg
Cavaliers
Maryland
Lexington
Terrapins
Washington and Lee
Scoring Mark Set By Freed-Hardeman Star Brock
Henderson Tenn Feb 7 Ulysses Brock Freed Hardeman College forward scored 83 points as his team beat Bethel College 101 to 21. He posted 22 in the first quarter 16 in the second 28 in the third and 17 in the fourth.
Vinol promoted to aid hungry children
Vinol advertised as helping poor skinny children by stimulating appetite with Vitamin B Complex and Iron. Mart advertising claims mothers use it. People's Drug Store markets the tonic as a relief for malnourished youngsters.
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People’s Drug Store
Trustees Sale Of Desirable Country Home In Frederick County
Trustees announce a public auction at Winchester courthouse on Saturday March 10 1940 at 12 o clock noon. The Rest village property sits on 2 acres 1 rod along Route 11 eight miles north of Winchester with a six room house and barn. Sale requires one third cash with the remainder in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Fees listed Duvall Dunn Aucs. (21-14-21-28-41-paw)
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Fannie O. Moulden
Frederick County
Virginia
Court House
Winchester
Fannie
Moulden
Rest
Winchester and Martinsburg
J. W. Schlack
M. M. Lynch
J. M. Steck
Duvall & Dunn
Aucs
Giants Sign Mel For Key Midseason Push
Baseball beat notes indicate the Giants likely signed Mel as a core piece for the season. Analysts say the move aims to bolster offense and leadership as the club seeks a pennant stretch.
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Giants
Mel
Local hoops clash tops Monday night rout
Elks Club five defeat Junior Board of Trade cagers 33 to 24 marking the Jaycees first loss in 13 games. Theatre chatter notes stag dinner for George Radford the night before and hints of lingering tensions as Elks pull ahead. Moon Whitmore and Paul Flick garner all state buzz while WV deer hunters report 892 bucks in a three day season.
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Elks Club
Junior Board OF Trade
Jaycees
George Radford
Elks
PRESS FIVE BANTAM TEAM SEEKS GAMES IN DC AREA
Washington based BANTAM PRESS FIVE formerly the WASHINGTON CELTICS seeks games with local teams. Captain JACK WHITE of Bucknell leads a lineup of ex college and Y M C A players and the squad has more wins than losses this season.
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Bantam Press Five
Washington
Washington Celtics
The
Press Five
Jack White
Bucknell University
J. A. Flynn
Quincy Street
N. E
D. C
Health Building Methods Promote Doctor’s Health Plan
Notice states Howard L. James on one month research leave pursuing post graduate study. During absence he completed a health building program using drugless treatments. For information and appointments call 1384 or visit 125 W Piccadilly St between 2 5 or 6 8. Includes name Sally eos Dantas.
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Howard L. James
Coe
W. Piccadilly Street
Sally Eos Dantas
Handley judges rally but fall short to Charles Town Panthers
Charles Town took an early 15 0 lead and 25 3 at halftime as Brown led the Panthers in scoring. Handley’s second unit sparked a comeback in the second half with Pope scoring 9 and Robinson battling for loose balls, but the visitors still prevailed 47 22.
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Charles Town Highagers
Panthers
Brown
Town
Maddox
Pope
Robinson
Handley FG
Zuckerman
McIntyre
Ritter
Patton
Rowe
Two Irishmen Executed by British for IRA Link
The article reports the execution of two Irishmen amid the Irish Republican Army’s violent campaign. It notes last rites given moments before death, mentions the 1867 Manchester Martyrs, and outlines IRA aims of uniting Ireland and Ulster, with De Valera’s measures to restrain the group.
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Barnes
Richards
Manchester
Great Britain
Ireland
Eire
Northern Ireland
Ulster
United Kingdom
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Dr Howard James joins AAU National Committee
Dr Howard L James chiropractor is named to the AAU National committee on man and Virginia delegate to the National convention in Hollywood. He previously served on the Virginia committee and at the Richmond meeting received recognition for his services becoming the second Virginian on the National committee.
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Howard James
National Committee OF Weightlifting
The
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Howard L. James
Virginia
Richmond
Hollywood
James
International Federation
Big Ten Could Lose Chicago and Add Pitt if Needed
Chicago may drop from the Big Ten football picture. Pittsburgh could be considered to join within four years. proposers warn of a Big Nine in fall, as Chicago bailouts and alumni sentiment influence decisions. Ohio State Purdue Cal for gate boosts, Pitt adds ticket office cash amid bonds.
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Chicago
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Big Ten
Maroons
Maroon
Ohio State
Purdue
Buckeyes
Michigan
California
Barnes and Richards Death Despite Appeals for Clemency
Barnes and Richards faced execution after a flood of clemency appeals failed to halt the sentence. Authorities carried out the death despite petitions from supporters and officials.
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Barnes
Richards
Program Tonight By Cycle Club And Weight Lifters
Health Club weight lifting champions and Winchester Motorcycle Club members will perform weight lifting and motorbike exhibitions tonight at 7 30 at the Spare Time Roller Rink Ridgeway West Virginia. Skating tricks and fancy routines also appear. Notables from the Health Club include Pinky Allen Miller McDonald Garland Whitlock Charles Johnson Berlin Lehew. Motorcycle riders Lee Baker Boake Ryland Conner and others race small bikes on the rink floor. Dr Ar d James and Dick Boyce Jr lead the event.
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Health Club
Winchester Motorcycle Club
Ridgeway
W. Va
Charles Lillis
Pinky Allen
Miller McDonald Garland Whitlock
Charles Johnson
Berlin Lehew
Lee Baker
Boake
Ryland Conner
Mees
Charles Lil the Horn
Ard James
Dick Boyce, Jr
Winchester Cycle Club
Berryville Loses To Toms Brook In Close Game
Clarke Junior Board of Trade Basketballers fell 54 to 45 at Toms Brook in Shenandoah county. Kercheval led Berryville with 19 points as the hosts trailed by only a few points most of the night. Both the boys and girls teams play Purcellville tonight.
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Berryville
Clarke Junior Board of Trade
Toms Brook
Shenandoah
Kercheval
Berryvillians
Purcellville
Winchester
Rustic Taverners
Local Jaybees face Charles Town K of P in Handley gym
The Junior Board of Trade quint, undefeated in 13 games except for one loss, meets Charles Town K of P at Handley gym on Thursday at 7 45 pm. Hunter Maddox and Snag Sargent organize the event. Regular Jaybee lineup aided by Joe Flickinger Dick Sutton and Frank Yeakle will play.
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Junior Board of Trade Quint
Charles Town K. of P
Handley Gym
Hunter Maddox
Charles Town
Snag Sargent
City Cage Loop
Jaybees
Jim Sargent
Rod Sirbaugh
Bobby Lewis
Dan Henry
Jack
Speedway Boss Has Yet To Go Around Circle
Miami Beach reports on T. E. Pop Myers, general manager of a major speed plant, who has never driven a racing car around Indianapolis and says he never will. He hosts about 150,000 spectators on race day and supervises nearly six staff in his office. The feature also notes the bushmaster snakes and their venomous nature in a separate Q A section.
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Speedway
Circle
Gayle Talbot
Miami Beach
Indianapolis Speedway
T E
Pop) Myers
Big Speed Plant
Myers
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Indianapolis
Marmon Car License 328-611 Notice at The Wagon Wheel
Owner of Marmon car license 328-611 missing from The Wagon Wheel for about two months must claim it within 30 days or the vehicle will be sold to cover advertising and storage costs. The Wagon Wheel 2-7-11.
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Marmon
Wagon Wheel
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Morgan Blake
Atlanta Journal
Judge Landis
Benny McCoy
Butch
Henry Armstrong
Fisth
Henry
AL Davis
Los Angeles
Ting
Charlestown Steam Rolls
Handley
Big Nine
Earl Hilligan
Colorado
Royal Gorge Canyon
Arkansas River
Y— Q
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jaybee Five
C. Towners
John Wesley
Michael Angelo Titmarsh
Thackeray
Pop” Myers
H. G
Square Nance
Elm Springs
Stephens City
Woody Carlisle and His Gang
Parlett Funeral Home
Gainesboro
Winchester Furniture
South Main St
N. Loudoun St
ACE of Mercury
Mercury
Ford Motor Company
Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr
Lincoln Motor Cars
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