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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup from New York Averages and Moves

Tomo Harmon's earnings total 1500 dollars so far. Lou Nova and Billy Conn avoid a fight while Mike Jacobs blocks Nova. Bucky Harris blasts whistle-blowing. Zivic threatens a bill over Henry Armstrong. Bordagaray may join Yanks replacing Jake Powell. Dale Stafford becomes Detroit Free Press sports editor. Eddie Mead misses Armstrong corner duty. Lou Nova travels to Clearwater. Aurel Joliat retires to skiing. Crowder opens sports center in Winston-Salem. Stevens brothers dinner for vendors at parks and plants. CCC boys hold contracts with Clark Griffith. Cramer left out. Nebraska coach Jones seeks a quarterback rival to Frankie Abert.

New York Tomo Harmon Lou Nova Billy Conn Conn Lou Mike Jacobs Billy Nova Bucky Harris Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Henry Armstrong Armstrong Sports Bulletin Board French Bordagaray Kansas City Jake Powell Dale Stafford Associated Press Detroit Bureau Detroit Free Press Midwest Eddie Mead Clearwater Fla Aurel Joliat Montreal Stevens Brothers Florida and Maryland

Fights Last Night By the Associated Press

Cleveland Anton Christoforidis won the NBA light heavyweight title by outpointing Medio Bettina in Cleveland. Philadelphia Lou Salica outpointed Tommy Forte for the world bantamweight title in Philadelphia. New York Antonio Fernandez outpointed Andre Jessurun in New York to claim South American welterweight honors. Washington Wild Bill Ell outpointed Joey Spangler in Virginia. Miami Ben Brown and Al Gilbert fought to a draw in Washington.

The Associated Press Cleveland Anton Chiristoforidis Greece Medio Bettina Beacon N. Y Jimmy Reeves Willie Pavlovich Brooklyn Philadelphia Lou Salica Tommy Forte New York Antonio Fernandez Chile Andre Jessurun Washington Wild Billeeell Dallas Joey Spangler Lichibend's Miami Ben Brown Atlanta al Gilbert Drew

Virginia Bankers To Hold Meetings

Banks across Virginia will urge small manufacturers to pursue small work contracts and government financed deals. The Virginia Bankers Association will run twelve meetings statewide led by John H. Payne. Sessions cover selling to the Navy securing Army contracts and National Defense loans.

Richmond Virginia Virginia Bankers’ Association John H. Payne Bankers’ Association

Stephens City Club Meeting At Home Of Mrs Clevence

The Stephens City Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Rachel Cleven at Miss Mary Tevault's.

Stephens City Rachel Clevence Mary Tevault

Inaugural Parades Through Wilson Years

A Central Press recount notes the 1913 parade for Woodrow Wilson and Taft as the largest in presidential history. Four years later the mood darkened as Wilson’s 1917 inauguration mirrored wartime tension with guardsmen cavalry secret service and an armored car in the parade.

Central Press Wilson Taft Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Allies Secret Service

Spotlight On Local Sports Causes Berry to Rally

The Winchester Amateur Basketball League faces a rough second year with no games. Bill Warrick, chairman, is urged to devote time to support his Rustic Tavern team and promote Winchester. The Junior Board of Trade sports committee and Otis Sargent are called on to organize a new schedule to revive interest and prevent the league from failing.

Pwidgead Bill Warrick Rustic Tavern Five Warrick Rustic Tavern Bill Winchester League Junior Board OF Trade Abnert Spegg J. Haerts Snag J. B. of T Otis Sargent Young Men Gent Winchester Amateur Basketball League

Treasury Status Report of Receipts Expenditures and Debt

Treasury figures show receipts 8 705 916 54 dollars and expenditures 33 435 359 49, gross debt 45 088 005 676 20, with an increase over the previous day of 5 763 604 01 dollars. The report is dated Washington January 14 and summarizes daily fiscal activity.

Bowling standings and scores from the C Loop league meet

The notice lists results last night with teams Goodyear Friendship Goodrich Swimley and others plus high scores by Lunsford Rouss Schenck White and Solenberger. Individual top games include 134 by Lunsford Rouss and 374 by W White. Team marks show Railway Express 581 and Solenbergers 577.

R. Express Hallesees O'Conner Goodyear Friendship Goodrich Swimley O. Reuss Cammer Tire Laundry K. Mill Schneck Lunsford Rouss W. White Schenck

Public Urges Cooperation in Influenza Fight

Richmond officials report influenza cases rising with 5 343 cases for the week ending last Saturday. Health leaders urge bed rest at first sign to curb spread and improve recovery chances. Officials say the disease is mild but warn against working while sick.

Richmond Jan State Health Department Roanoke C. B. Ransome Health Department I. C. Riggin William Grossmann Bureau of Communicable Diseases Grossmann Sussex County Health Officer Dante Russell County Jewell Ridge Wythe Buchanan County

Late News Timings Around the World

Afternoon News is LATE News is press time on The Star with times listed for London Berlin Rome Alexandria and Bucharest indicating final editions at 9 to 11 p.m. local zones.

Star London Berlin Rome Alexandria Bucharest

Missouri Legislature halts Donnell inauguration after vote

After an all-night joint session the Missouri Legislature voted to halt the inauguration of Governor-elect Forrest C. Donnell pending an investigation of November election returns. Donnell defeated Democrat Lawrence McDaniel by 3,613 votes.

Missouri Forrest C. Donnell Lawrence McDaniel

New Face In Golf's Fame Hall

Leonard Dodson from the Ozarks earned $1,200 and the 1941 Oakland 72-hole open title in a rain soaked playoff at Sequoyah Course. He defeated Ben Hogan and E J Harrison in a triple tie, posting 71 to win as Hogan and Harrison finished strong but short of the title. Harrison settled for $750 in prize money.

Oakland Calif Leonard Dodson Ozarks Springfield Kansas City Dodson Sequoyah Ben Hogan E. J Dutch” Harrison Hogan White Plains N. Y

Salica Retains Boxing Title After Stinging Rally

Lou Salica of Brooklyn retained the world bantamweight title in Philadelphia after a 15 round decision over Tom Forte. Salica was half blinded at times but mounted a late surge to secure the victory before 9,500 in attendance, with a $16,662 gate.

Philadelphia Lou Salica Brooklyn Salica Tommee Yee Forte Eddie Loughran Harry Laskey Irving Kutcher

Greek Wins Light Heavy Championship

Greek challenger Anton Christoforidis defeated Melio Bettina in a 15 round decision to claim the light heavy title. The National Boxing Association vows to crown an undisputed champion within 60 days by forcing a bout with Gus Lesnevich, who may be matched soon with Christoforidis in Cleveland.

Cleveland National Boxing Association Anton Coristoforidis Greece Melio Bettina Beacon N. Y Gus Lesnevich New Jersey Lesnevich Christoforidis Christoforid New York State Athletic Commission Billy Conn Bettina

Topping Ordered To Take Exam

Greenwich draft board orders Daniel Reid Topping to report for a physical, placing him in Class 1-A and likely to be called for service in spring. Also notes Dick Chapman, National Amateur Golf Champion, seeking Florida exam location.

Greenwich Conn Daniel Reid Topping Brooklyn Football Dodgers Sonja Henie Charles T. Robinson Topping Dick Chapman Florida Chapman

Bettina Faces Defeat as Christoforidis Captures Title

Bettina, scaled to 174 pounds, fought Chris toforidis for the title. The European rallied, opened Bettina’s eye, and put New Yorker on the defensive by the eighth. Judges and Referee Joe Sedkey ruled for Christoforidis, AP scored six to Bettina four with five even.

Ing Bettina Christoforidis Joe Sediey Associated Press

Arrow Beer Announces Arrow Bock Spring Sale

The makers of Arrow Beer promise Arrow Bock will be sold in spring at true Bock time after patient aging to a genuine Bock beer.

Arrow Beer Arrow Bock

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