Boxing and golf notes dominate early-season sports roundup
New York fight managers eye Warren Wilson the Southern Conference heavyweight champ who has not fought this year due to forfeit losses by Clemson foes. Columbia and Chevy Chase clubs chase bids for this year’s women’s national golf tournament. Pred Digby campaigns for Boston College coaching job for Larry Mullins, now with Tom Lieb at Florida. Clark Griffith in a spring exhibition context with the Senators in Orlando on April 5.
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New York
News York
Warren Wilson
Clemson
Columbia
Chevy Chase
Washington
Digby
New Orleans
Boston College
Larry Moon
Mullins
Tom Lieb
Florida
Pi pro footballers new owner plans a 110 piece band
Alexis Thompson new Pi pro footballers owner aims for a 110 piece band next season. The plan follows quotes suggesting Presto Marshall has 100 as. Alf Anderson, Pirate rookie shortstop, leads the hold-out league, sending back six and signing contracts so far. Best wishes to Guy Butler of the Atlanta Journal, veteran, who has succeeded Jack Belpas as Miami News sports editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Thompson
Pi Pro Footballers
Presto Marshall
Alf Anderson
Guy Butler
Atlanta Journal
Jack Belpas
Miami News
Disjointed 1933 Sports and Political Snippets
A scattered collection of quotes and rumor snippets from Victor O Jones and others touching on Boston College sports, radio gear trials with Billy Jurges, Sam Watters on ticket sales, a Senate charge about a dive for Joe Louis, and musings on Roosevelt inaugurations and Governor history.
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Relief For Skin Eruptions
An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for eczema itching toes and feet rashes pimples and other externally caused skin troubles. It urges a ten day trial with a full refund if not satisfied and invites readers to buy at their local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Spotlight On Local Sports In Martinsburg Duckpin Champ Headlines
Leslie Carper, 18, national junior duckpin champion from Winchester, starred in Martinsburg in a match with top youth rollers from Winchester. He has state and national titles, plus roles with local teams and school football staff. The Southern Conference Tournament draw notes berths for six schools including Davidson and Wake Forest, with Richmond and others contending for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Leslie Carper
Bell Clothes
Pias
Richmond News-Leader
North Carolina
South Carolina
Washington and Lee
William and Mary
Duke
Davidson
Wake Forest
Richmond
Spiders
W. & Ae Ae
Reynolds Store Notes
Reynolds Store notes from Flo Reynolds detail social calls and visits around Winchester. Entries include Randall Gardner visiting A C Carpenter, E D Shenk calling on Howard Reynolds, Murvil Dick and Walter Moore with Harley Place, and Susan B Lewis undergoing treatment in Winchester. Other visits involve C T Oo, Della, Janney Adams, Mervin Farmer, Allen Kipps, and George Whitacre.
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Robert Yost
A. C. Carpenter
Charles Holliday
Winchester
Elmer Holliday
Earl Farmer
C. Too
Della
Janney Adams
Gainesboro
Mervin Farmer
Allen Kipps
George Whitacre
Susan B. Lewis
No Bradley Pony For Great Race
Col E R Bradley withholds Derby entry for 1942 despite plans to breed more winners. He writes Churchill Downs officials he has no suitable three year old to start in the Kentucky Derby and will not enter Bryan Station or Best Seller. He notes he has fine two year olds for 1942 and laments winter book betting without a starter.
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Col. E. R. Bradley
Bradley
Win
Matt J. Winn
Churchill Downs
Bryan Station
Senate
Colonel Winn
Middletown Notes from the Virginia Town
Local notices report visits among residents of Middletown Virginia including the Gores Ogdens and Klines. Several relatives travel and illness updates appear, along with church group plans and a death notice for Russell Casson of Fruitland Park Florida.
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Middletown
Fred Gore
Frederick
E. V. Gore
Clearbrook
E. V. Ogden
H. M. Thomas
Abbieville
S. C
Howard Owings
Will Owings
Washington, D
Frederick Kline
Washington
Fred Kline
Dickey Hollar
Car
Richard Furr
Starsbsed
Warren Furr
Louie Purr
Texas
Walter Little
Howard Hollar
Washington, D. C
Leonard Walker
Blanche Matteo
Charles Whitting
Harry Everly
Winchester
W. A. Everly
Darlene Barr
Bobby Barr
Fountain Falls
Mary Valma Hodgson
Russell Casson
Fruitland Park
Fla
Virginia Walker
Medwick Buoys Dodgers With Happy Training Camp Mood
Havana February report notes Joe Medwick shows a carefree, buying into a comeback with the Dodgers. He forgives the past grievances, joins intense workouts, and even gives up golf to focus on a pennant chase under MacPhail.
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Havana
Joe Medwick
Brooklyn Dodgers
Legion of Death
Medwick
Ial Stadium
Con- Medwick
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Joe
Brooklyn
Larry MacPhail
Scout Troop 1 Meets Amid Rally and Announcements
The Scout Scribe reports Troop 1 Boy Scouts held a Friday meeting with pledge and oath, Beaver Patrol leading in contests, and duties at the First Aid tent during Anniversary week. They attended Scout Sunday service at Grace Lutheran and welcomed new recruits Danny Babb and Dick Duffy. Plans include a March reunion dinner and a Friday night program highlighted by games.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 1
Handley School
Court House
Grace Lutheran
Danny Babb
Dick Duffy
Laws
Benedicon
Beer Boys Beat Nehi 66 to 9 in City Cage Loop
Rustic Tavern’s Beer Boys overwhelmed Nehi last night 66 9 as Ed Burch led scoring with 19 and Evans added 14. In the second game Dr Pepper edged O Sullivan 27 31 with Sirbaugh 13 and Colston 11 in a comeback.
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Rustic
Nehi
O'Sullivan
Dr. Pepper
Elks
Rustic Tavern
Beer Barons
Charles Town
Ed Burch
Beer Boys
Evans
Walker
Dr. Peppers
O'Sullivan Cagers
Earmen
Heels
Colston
Peppers
Walt Burner
Ellis
Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
In Cleveland Tony Musto outpointed Buddy Knox in a 204 to 186 bout. Chalky Wright stopped Frankie Terranova in Allentown. Lee Savold defeated Selman Martin in Des Moines. Howard Burton beat Francisco Montanari in Wilkes-Barre.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Tony Musto
Chicago
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Allentown
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Frankie Terranova
New York
Des Moines
Lee Savold
Selman Martin
Wilkes-Barre
Howard Burton
Francisco Montanari
Senator Haluska Says Gus Took A Dive In Louis Bout
Gus, who fought Joe Louis in Philadelphia last Monday night, denies taking a dive after state senator Haluska charged foul play. Haluska, guest of H. Jerome Jaspan, had urged a Pennsylvania Senate inquiry into the athletic commission following the fight.
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Ees
Gus
Joe Louis
Philadelphia Heat
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John J. Haluska
Jimmy Wilson
Louis’ Chin
Haluska
H. Jerome Jaspan
Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Dorazio
Louis
Notice to Property Owners on Planting Red Cedar Near Business
Frederick County notice warns all property owners in towns and Frederick County to avoid planting or transplanting red cedar bushes or trees within a specified radius of a commercial orchard or fruit operation. The rule cites multiple code references and aims to prevent interference with commerce.
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Fred. Co
Vitt Gets Last Words With Reds
Chicago February report notes Oscar Vitt won a salary dispute against Cleveland. Commissioner Landis ruled the club owed Vitt $2,500 for a bonus tied to reaching 100,000 customers beyond 600,000. Cleveland officials confirmed payment and Vitt’s role as Portland manager in 1940.
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Chicago
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Vitt
Portland
Detroit
Landis
Florida
Alva Bradley
The
Indians
Roger Peckinpaugh
Bradley says plan would award 2500 to 600k to 700k recipients
Bradley states in-season agreement that if totals fall between six hundred thousand and seven hundred thousand, twenty five hundred dollars would be distributed to eligible recipients.
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Clark Griffith
Eugene Tght
Senators
Phillies
Arcs
Orlando
Victor O. Jones
Boston Evening Globe
Demic
Subway
Ted Wieman
Princton
Billy Jurges
Miami Sun
Sam Watters
Pirates
John Haluska
Gus Dorazio
Bill Corum
Journal-American
Roosevelt
Omps Funeral Home
Front Royal
Horse Association of Virginia
Alex McNeill
By Gayle Talbot
Vic Arthur
G.A. W
Beer Boys Swamp Nehi
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan Elks Health Club
Nehi Dr. Pepper
Punchdrunk
Frederick County
George Washington
Loudoun St
Stephano Brothers
Philadelphia, PA
Bonafide Price Eepacrions Led
Sip
Winchester Furniture CO
Plus Depossit
Canada
TOM Collins
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