Round-Up Highlights From Sports World At War Year Start
Scoop parade notes C Ross Somerville heading for Canadian forces abroad while Joe Louis tunes for Homer Williams vs Cocoa Kid in Baltimore. Mentions Dizzy Dean pay dispute, Lew Jenkins fight, Toronto Maple Leaf drills, Lynn Patrick, Art Cohn column, and Al Davis boxing draw figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
C. Ross
Sandy) Somerville
U.S
Joe Louis
Homer Williams
Cocoa Kid
Baltimore
Pompton Lakes
Arturo Godoy
Coast Grapevine
Kayak II
Santa Anita
Cincinnati
Reds
Lee Grissom
Asks 50 000 In Death Case
Norfolk model of a federal suit seeks 50000 for the death of William F. Oakes 44 who died after being thrown from a bridge into the Chesapeake Delaware Canal at St Georges on January 10 1939 His widow sues the United States and Southgate Nelson Corporation alleging the freighter Waukegan owned by the United States and operated by the Norfolk firm under contract with the Maritime Commission caused the fatal crash Eight children survive the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William F. Oakes
Waukegan
St. Georges
United States
Southgate-Nelson Corporation
Oakes
Southgate- Nelson Corporation
U. S. Maritime Commission
Police Chief Orders Radio Room Soundproofing
Joplin Missouri Police Chief Barney Walker halted chatter at the sergeant's desk from reaching the police radio. He insisted such conversations be kept off the air and ordered soundproofing for the radio operator's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Barney Walker
Honeymoon Fraud Charge Shocks Brazil Couple
John M. Riddell, a construction worker, was arrested on his honeymoon in Brazil Indiana after authorities say he passed worthless checks. The checks to a bartender for drinks the county clerk for a marriage license and the minister for the ceremony were returned marked No funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
John M. Riddell
Dodgers Iron Man William Terry No Hit Games in 1880s
Research notes recount William H. Terry as a durable no hit pitcher for the Dodgers in the 1880s. He threw a no hitter against St Louis in 1886 and four years later won two games in a single day. Elkhart Daily Truth headlines Baer Tony in Finnish Fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Terry
Dodgers
St. Louis
Baer
Tony
Elkhart
Ind
Daily Truth
Tom Stephenson
Spotlight on Local Sports and Baseball Trades
Local notes report that Lyle McFall will start at short for the Cubs next season after Frank Lawrence sold Ace Parker to Pittsburgh. The piece also praises Max Brown and notes Ed Barrow’s Yankee pursuits, plus a quip about Lefty Lee Grissom and Joe Beggs in a noted trade context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lawrence
Portsmouth Baseball Club
Ace Parker
Pittsburgh
Lyle McFall
Front Royal
CUBS
Kenesaw Mountain
Georgia
Landis
Max Brown
Charles Town
W. Va
Spirit OF
Cincinnati
Lefty Lee Grissom
REDS
Joe Beggs
Grissom
A. P
Little And Rain Win At Los Angeles Open
Lawson Little dominated in the 1940 Los Angeles Open at the Los Angeles Country Club amid rain sogged fairways and a muddy course. He posted a 32 at the ninth hole to seize his first major title since turning pro, ending the chase for Clayton Hetner of Linville North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Country Club
W. Lawson
Lawson Little
Linville
N. C
Clayton Heatner
Little
Mrs Orndorff Rites Tomorrow At St John’s Lutheran
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Margaret Orndorff widow of James M Orndorff of Mr Williams will be held tomorrow afternoon. The funeral cortege will meet at 1 30 at the residence and proceed to St John’s Lutheran Church with Rev Edwin B Smith officiating. Interment follows in the adjacent cemetery. Babies Wanted in Miami Arizona No birth reported in the town of about 10 000 since midnight Dec 31 merchants anticipate first baby of the year gift ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Margaret Orndorff
Mr. Williams
James M. Orndorff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Edwin B. Smith
Miami
Ariz
Handley Cagers Face Charles Town Panthers in WV Tonight
Handley high school meets Charles Town in West Virginia at 8 pm in the second matchup of the season. Coach Maddox expects a tough rival, notes improved Handley defense and passing since December 19, and aims to draw local fans for the 1940 opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Maddox
Handley Quint
Purple Panthers
Charles Town
West Virginia
Oates
Zuckerman
Pope
Ritter
Patton
Whitham
E. Garber
Senciadiver
Sartelle
Richards
G. Robinson
Gail Robinson
Rienenger
Barr
Maddox
Harrisonburg
Hagerstown
Panthers
Preview Of Price Budget And Senate Clerk Plans
Richmond January 8 Governor Price gave reporters a preview of the 1940 42 budget proposals while Democratic leaders prepared House and Senate caucuses for the open ing of the new legislative session. The budget message will be delivered next Monday with specific recommendations deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Price
Assembly
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Rowland A. Egger
Executive Mansion
State Department
Democratic
E. R. Combs
Leroy Hodges
John R. Jeter
Finnish Hero Killed During Lake Ladoga Patrol Fight
Report says Birger Vasenius one of Finland’s top speed skaters was slain while leading a patrol against Russian forces in the Lake Ladoga area. He starred in the last Olympic Games held in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ladoga
Birger Vasenius
Finland
Germany
Everley High Roller Highlight at Health Club Meet
Everley leads as high roller with 148 in Health Club vs Crowl and Friendship. Health Club tops team game 590 and team set 1 646, with Rouss and Railway Express close. top high set values include Rhea 362 and Everley 361.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everley Health Club
Crowl
Friendship
Rhea
Health Club
Bowley
Esso
Chaney
Cammer Cleaners
Everley
Triplett
Rouss
Railway Express
City Cage Loop Standings and Results From Last Night
Standings and results from the City Cage Loop show Rustic Tavern defeating Dr. Pepper 20 to 16 and Board besting Va. Woolen 36 to 16 in a pair of games played last night at the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustic Tavern
Dr. Pepper
Pet
Pepper
Woolen Health Club
Nehi
O'Sullivan
Health Club
Elks
T. Gore
Dunn
Sanders
Farley
Hawkins
Corrigan
Ramey
Garber
Cather
Burner
C Curry
Crisman
Parker
Richie
Burch
Kaiser
Maddox
Largent
Lewis
Henry
Sirbaugh
Crowl
Rindner
Baker
Haines
Radford
Clevenger
Injuries End Elmer Hackney Shot Put Ambitions
Manhattan Kansas January reports Elmer Hackney once an All American football prospect and elite shot putter suffers a badly sprained right wrist after an opening football injury. The injury threatens his bid to beat Jack Torrance’s world record of 57 feet 1 inch as he heads into a junior season with a history of 18 records in 12 meets and a national collegiate title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kas
Elmer Hackney
Kansas State
Hackney
Los Angeles
Jack Torrance
Ward Haylett
Four holdover members named to steering committee
The article outlines the steering committee in Virginia with four holdovers led by Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal and including Harvey B. Apperson of Roanoke, John S. Battle of Charlottesville, and William A. Wright of Tappahannock. Three vacancies arise from the deaths of J. A. Lesner and M. R. Mills and A. E. Shumate not seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Senate
Weaver
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Harvey B. Apperson
Roanoke
John S. Battle
Charlottesville
William A. Wright
Tappahannock
J. A. Lesner
Norfolk
M. R. Mills
Richmond
Billy Conn Foresees Heavyweight Title Shot Soon
Billy Conn, preparing to debut as a heavyweight at Madison Square Garden against Henry Cooper, says he can claim the world title once Joe Louis fights are authorized. He predicts dropping the light heavyweight crown within months and favors Gus Lesnevich to inherit the title if no bout is set, noting his goal to move up to around 185 or 190 pounds next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Braddock
Billy Conn
Barney Ross
Eddie Mead
Harry Lenny
Miami Beach
Ken Blackman
al Davis
Lou Ambers
New York
Johnny Ray
Joe Louis
Pittsburgh
Madison Square Garden
Henry Cooper
Smoky City
Gus Lesnevich
Priana Thaws Pipes with Fire Fire Destroys Chicago Flat
Joseph Priana used newspapers and a match to thaw frozen water pipes in his Chicago flat. The method caused a blaze and total damages were estimated, with authorities reporting a substantial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Priana
Giants Stuck With Bonura After 1940 Contract Dilemma
The New York Giants mailed 1940 contracts to 37 players including Zeke Bonura the Old New Orleans first baseman. Bonura’s recent role was limited by manager Bill Terry though the team still owes him 15 000 for next season. The situation leaves front office puzzled over whether to keep or sell the valued player amid uncertain plans. A separate Omaha report notes E T Jodeaf mute fearing ears in a fire at Henshaw Hotel and Peggy the fox terrier missing but later found swimming in a flooded basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Zeke Bonura
New Orleans
Zeke
Washington
Bill Terry
Bonura
Terry
Omaha
E. T
Henshaw Hotel
Peggy
Johnson
Pegsgy
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Izzy Dizzy
Dizzy Dean
Dizzy
Bee Barrett
Lew Jenkins
Pride
Sweetwater
Tex
Sammy Baugh
Chino Alvarez
Dallas
Toronto Maple Leaf
Ken Washington
Mike Jacobs
New York Rangers
Lynn Patrick
Busted
Art Cohn
Oakland
Cal
Tribune
Eric Lombardi
Ernie
Winchester Business College
Victor
Little and Rain
Handley Cagers
Oates, Zuckerman
Pope, Ritter, Patton and Whitham
O. Victor Hanger
Amherst
Combs
Jeter
L. H. Shrader
Thal Justice
South Boston
W. M. Tuck
Sunshine
Steam Laundry
Winchester Knit
Cammer Tire
Schenck Cheese
Railway
Cammer Tire Health Club
Reuss
Laundry
Schenck
Geo. W. Riley
South Braddock St
Winchester
S. Loudoun St
Louis
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Firestone Auto Supply & Service
N. Loudoun
Dodge
Major Bowes
Fred M. Zeder
Chrysler Corporation
Ates
Breer
Owen R. Skelton
Detroit
LMR
S. Braddock
Pine Motor CO
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