Braddock Seniors Clinch First Half Church League Crown
Braddock St Methodist seniors win two games over Baptist to secure the first half title in the Church League. Standouts include Dick Renner 395 in singles and the Braddock team posting a 1665 set, topping prior league marks.
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Baptist
Braddox St. Methodist
Owen Hoagland Alien Gaunt
Hugh Funkhouser
el Keller
Dick Renner
Carson Dettra
Getres
Gene Punkhouser
Renner
Church League
Braddock St. Methodist Sr
Braddock St. Methodist Jrs
United Brethers
Congregational Christian
Catholic
Old Bethel
Highland Ave. Presbyterian
Reformed
Ind
Red Baker
Melvin Miller
Sonny Capper
Braddock St
Methodist Srs
Braddock & Methodist Srs
Woodchuck colt rejects $100000 option during Tropical Park meet
Frank Rosen of Philadelphia owner of Woodchuck a four year old Palatine Stable colt refused a 24 hour 100000 purchase option offered by John H Clark representing an unidentified buyer. Woodchuck has three wins this Tropical Park meeting including two six furlong races in 1 10 and a third win matching the track record 109 2 5.
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Miami
Fla
Woodchuck
Palatine
Frank Rosen
Philadelphia
John H. Clark
Clark Horse Agency
Sports Mirror roundup of past notable sports events
The list recalls moments from five to twenty years ago including Stuary's College of California dropping football and baseball during a national emergency, Chuck Rayner posting his second straight shutout as the Rangers defeated the Blackhawks, the Navy Relief Society receiving funds from a Bears All Stars exhibition, Ellsworth Vines planning a college leave for Davis Cup tryouts, and other archived sports notes.
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Stuary
College of California
Chuck Rayner
New York Rangers
Zoaue
Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks
Navy Relief Society
Chicago Bears
Ellsworth Vines
James Wood Colonels Fall 32-31 in Tight Battle with WCHS
James Wood High School battled Warren County to a 32-31 setback as Wine sank a late free throw with 3 seconds left after JW led most of the game. JV also lost 38-22, with JW leading 19-10 at halftime before Warren County rallied, and key players Kline and Swartz fouling out.
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James Wood High School
Warren County
Colonel
TW Colonels
WCHS
James Wood
Forwa
Robert Kline
Boyd Swartz
Fred Hilderbrand
Colonels
Ben Bowers
Harrisonburg
Strasboro
Clarke County
Jtp Kline
Dorsey
Hilderbrand
Swartz
Rogers
Patterson
Hoover
Chamblin
Pritts
Wright
Collins
Stoutameyer
Mauck
Orve
Toothman
Huskies Fall At Home As Idaho Pulls Upset
University of Washington, ranked No 3, suffers a 56-51 upset at Seattle as Idaho defeats the Huskies on their home court. The game follows another stunning upset earlier as West Virginia toppled NYU the night before.
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U. of Washington Huskies
Idaho
New York
University of Washington Huskies
Associated Press
Huskies
Seattle
NYU
West Virginia
Washington
Oklahoma Aggies
DePaul
Stillwater
Okla
Bob Paget
Aggies
Paget
Johnny Mills
Houston
Tulsa
N.C. State Duke Face Key Southern Conference Showdown
North Carolina State hosts Duke in a pivotal Southern Conference clash led by Duke star Dick Groat. The Wolfpack seeks a sixth league title while Duke aims to extend a history of challenges against State. Other games include Clemson at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest at Georgetown.
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North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Duke
Blue Devils
Durham
N.C. State
Dick Groat
Wolpatck
State
Furman
West Virginia
Duke State
North Carolina
Tar Heele
Clemson
Chapel Hill
Tigers
Niagara University
Mountaineers
N. C. State
New York University
Wake Forest
Georgetown
Purman
Tampa University
Virginia
William and Mary
Maryland
Navy
Washington and Lee
Roanoke College
Morris-Harvey
Piedmont College
Citadel
South Carolina
George Washington
Davidson
Gamecocks
Police Training School Opens Monday In Winchester
About 40 men enrolled in the Police Training School starting Monday and running to February 22. Chief J Thomas Boyd announced Lt Joseph Ritter and Seth Warren Rudolph of the Winchester Police Department will lead the program with classes held several evenings each week.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Joseph Ritter
Warren Rudolph
Winchester Police Department
Ashes yield from one ton of anthracite hard coal
The Bureau of Mines states that under normal firing, one ton of anthracite hard coal pea size would leave about a half to ten bushels of refuse ash and unburned carbon.
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Bureau of Mines
Richmond Star Elmo Stephenson nets 40 in win over Mount Union
Elmo Stephenson of Richmond scored 40 points, with 18 baskets and 4 free throws, lifting the Spiders to a 79 49 victory over Mount Union. The performance marks his career high and boosts the team’s post New Year outlook.
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Richmond
Elmo
Stephenson
Spiders
The
Maries
Quantico
Mount Union
Fpmeroy
Henry
Tennesse State
Baltimore U
Lyenchbure
Roanoke Rebels
Virginia Tech
Federal court orders injunctions against four Virginia restaurants
A federal court issued injunctions against four Virginia restaurants for failing to comply with Office of Price Stabilization price controls. The actions underscore scrutiny of food service pricing and regulatory compliance in Lynchburg and nearby areas.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Office of Price Stabilization Regulation
Brakeblok League Records Set In Mixed Bowling Night
Team No 3 rolled a 486 game with Brill's triple strike and Green’s 193 in a tight 3 team match series. Team No 4 posted a season high 486 as part of a three decision sweep, with individual scores led by Brill and Bailey. standings show Team No 3 and Team No 4 contending for first as Team No 1, 2, 6 also star in the night. Snow and rain are said to carry impurities to the ground, aiding air purification per the Weather Bureau.
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Red” Baker
Congregational Christian
Wilson Pugh
Pugh
Catholic
United Brothers
United Brethers
Sonny Capper
Braddock St. Methodist Jr
Highland Ave Presbyterian
Melvin Miller
Old Bethel
Lawrence Brill
Rolling Il
Jim Green
Team No 4
Howard Snapp
Team No
Green
Famonds
Piter
Aka Brill
Far Bailey
Marcus Haines
Ffret Helf
Ernie Burceh
Harry Whitacre
Earl Bailey
Waether Bureau
Rams Sign Championship Coach Stydahar To Three-Year Pact
The Los Angeles Rams announced a three year contract with championship coach Jumbo Joe Stydahar offering a good raise. Reports from Boston say Maury McDermott signed the first 1942 contract for the Red Sox. Indiana Town Ohio and Oklahoma plan telecasts of state high school tournaments this season. H V Porter of the NFHS notes more state cage meets may be telecast beyond the four. The Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament features Jack Burke Jr leading the field in its second day. Four golf gals lead Jacksonville Women's Open Golf Tournament as play opens.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rams
Jumbo Joe Stydahar
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Maury McDermott
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Oklahoma
H. V. Porter
National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations
Jack Burke Jr
Golf results and Christmas firework traditions noted
Round two results show Louise Sages of Carrollton and Betsy Rawls of Austin tied for first after 18 holes while Babe Zaharias and Mary Leta Faulkamatew trailed by one stroke. The text also notes Christmas firework customs in Italy France and Spain and describes Louisiana French settlers spreading the practice to the U S south.
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Louise Sages
Carrollton
Betsy Rawls
Austin
Tex
Babe Zaharias
Tampa
Mary Leta Faulkamatew
Thomasville
Italy
France
Spain
Louisiana
Weather Forces Postponement of Local Cage Games
Handley Harrisonburg and Clarke County Strasburg basketball games were postponed due to weather. Coaches announced the Judges will play the Blue Streaks tonight in Harrisonburg. Clarke County Strasburg contest not yet rescheduled.
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Handley-Harrisonburg
Clarke County
Strasboro
Hunter Maddox
Harrisonburg
Christmas Cornerstone Recalled as Essential South Tradition
A northern newspaper recalls the South’s pride in Christmas staples regarded as indispensable holiday accompaniment. The piece highlights regional warmth and cultural identity tied to seasonal customs and shared community rituals.
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Baptist Shiflette
Warfield
Prickett
Funkhouser the
Hawthorne
Bradnocg
ST Methodist Hoagland
Sports Mirror
C. B. Smalts & Son
National
N. Cameron ST
Stude
Buncutter Tire CO
Wonyyy Aid
Elmo Stephenson
Brakeblok
Stu Edmonds
Jacksonville
George Shad
Boyd Ave
Martinsburg, W. Va
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Aung
Bank Credit
Farm Credit
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chevrolet
Loudoun St
America
Winchester
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