Round-Up of Boxing Promises and Sports News
New York observers report Doc Sutherland may be involved in an upcoming football dodger announcement. Henry Armstrong will scout Maine’s Paul Junior against Chalky Wright in Portland next week. Al Ettore denied a license for a comeback. Brooklyns favored for Bennie McCoy and Roy Cullenbine. Madison Square Garden cuts hockey prices with Buck Pews at 2.25. Alabama schedules first night football at Mobile on Sept 27. Pop Foster returns from retirement at 66 to train a young heavyweight on the coast. Mail Box notes Paul Derringer of the Reds as a pocket pistol in Webster terms.
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New York
Football Dodgers
Doc Sutherland
Henry Armstrong
Maine
Paul Junior
Chalky Wright
Portland
Pennsylvania
al Ettore
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyns
Bennie M’coy
Roy Cullenbine
Detroit
Madison Square Garden
Alabama
Spring Hill
Mobile
Eastern writers hail Landis as great emancipator
The snippet notes judge Landis praised by eastern writers while Briggs of Detroit is asked for off the record thoughts. It mentions Providence Reds touring the International American Hockey League, Sioux City basketball renaming to Blue Barron Blues after a correction, and a $600 benefit for Piedmont umpire Jimmy Calleran who was injured by a fan’s bottle. Joe Louis slated to guest star on Fred Allen show soon.
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Oday
Frank B. Ward
Youngstown
Judge Landis
Briggs
Detroit
Providence Reds
Sioux City
Des Moines
Blue Barron
Blue Barron Blues
Jimmy Calleran
Lloyd Brazil
Detroit U. Basketeers
Joe Louis
Fred Allen
Rev Gilbert Rodgers Joins Dodge County Republican Sports Desk
New Orleans writer turned preacher Rev Gilbert Rodgers signs on as sports editor for the Dodge County Minnesota Republican. Birdie Tebbetts reports Robins plowing through a blizzard in Graling Michigan where he wintered. Old golf pro Ted Galligan begins his 40th year at Capitol View Club Charleston West Virginia. Alan Gould, ex A P sports editor, was shaken when his coupe collided with a truck. Tom Thorp, the
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New Orleans
Gilbert Rodgers
Kasson
Dodge County
Minn
Republican
Birdie Tebbetts
Tiger Catcher
Robins
Graling
Mich
Ted Galligan
Capitol View Club
Charleston
W. Va
Alan Gould
A. P
Tom Thorp
Public Sale of Winchester and Wardensville Railroad
Trustee under a March 4 1939 decree in Bank of Romney vs Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Co will sell at public auction in front of the Frederick County Virginia county courthouse Winchester on February 9 1940 at 12 noon. The sale includes the railroad from near Rock Enon Springs to Winchester with rights of way depots yards and all equipment. Terms cash one third at sale and balance on confirmation.
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Winchester
Winchester & Wardensville Railroad Company
Rock Enon Springs
Prederick
Galento Back Again in Glory Quest
Tony Galento declares return with confidence and bravado saying it’s glory, not fear, driving his comeback plans amid bold talk and punchy taunts.
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Galento
Baloney
Nuts
Tony
Golf rule change sparks debate among winter tour players
The article argues for optional HONOR in golf replacing the current fixed privilege. It uses Ralph Grimm and Lester Arnold as example figures, illustrating how wind, rough and strategy could swing a final match. It notes racehorse lineage and earnings from Clarke County stables to provide context on local sports reporting.
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Ralph Grimm
Lester Arnold Club
Les
Lester
Grimmy
Middleway Notes Highlights Local Social and Weather
Very cold weather tests sheep growers as they keep stock close. The Methodist Sunday School class met, the Aid Society plans an oyster supper at the school on Friday the 25th. Page White drills a well for water to support hogs. Edith Grantham returns home after weeks away. J R Ware returns from Washington. P T holds monthly meeting with a duet by Mrs Mason and Mr Staubs.
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Middleway
Clyde Mason
Methodist Sunday School
Rose G. Kearns
Martinsburg
Methodist Aid Society
Page White
White
Edith Grantham
Amos Grantham
J. R. Ware
Friends
Washington
P. T
Rudolph Staubs
Undefeated English colt Master Bob aimed at Kentucky Derby
Robert E Lee the undefeated English 2 year old seeks American Derby glory. Major Tom McCreery trains the scrawny gelding now growing at Belmont Park as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby against Bimelech. bred in Blue Grass, Master Bob was bought for 3900 dollars at Saratoga in 1938 and shipped to England where he dominated five stakes outings.
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Robert E. Lee
England
Fred Darling
Major Tom
Master Bob
Belmont Park
Bob
U. S
Bimelech
Tom
Saratoga
Lord Carnarvon
Atlantic Clipper Flight To Portugal Postponed by Weather
NORFOLK VA Jan 24 The Atlantic Clipper flight to Lisbon Portugal via Bermuda and the Azores was canceled today due to a storm. The flying boat had been moored in Willoughby Bay since yesterday afternoon with no damage expected from its exposed position. If weather improves it may depart tomorrow morning, a Pan American Airways representative said.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Lisbon
Portugal
Bermuda
Azores
Willoghby Bay
Pan-American Airways System
Piano solos and dinner guests mark busy weekend notes
A local item lists a piano solo by Mrs. Harry Nicely and instrumental numbers by Sam Boyd and Strong Band, plus a song by Wanda John and John Zigler. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Staubs included several families. Shenandoah River skating at Big Eddy draws crowds. the rink reportedly spans nearly one mile by 300 feet with thick ice and no obstructions.
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Harry Nicely
Sam Boyd
Strong
Wanda John
John Zigler
George Hazel
C. W. Staubs
M. E. Keller
Mms
Robert Bender
Betty
Clyde Mason
Shenandoah River
Big Eddy
Local teams brace for big Handley gym junior game
A near record crowd is expected at Handley gym tonight at 8 for a junior cage clash between Winchester runts and Clarke county rivals. Proceeds go to the Paralysis Fund as Maddox Crowl Sirbaugh lead a potent Handley lineup.
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Histery
Winchester
Handley Gym
Clarke County
Fantile Paralysis Fund
Red Sirbaugh
Dan O. Henry
Sirbaugh
Hunter Maddox
Jim Largent
Jack Crowl
Bobby Lewis
Frosty Jones
Joe Flickinger
Maddox
Handley
Northern Virginia
Crowl
Washington and Lee Cage
Sargent
Handley Court
Flickinger
William and Mary
Lewis
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Jonsey
Berryville Quint
Fertilizer Boosts Virginia Pasture Yields and Use
Virginia researchers say proper pasture fertilization can double or triple yields and triple carrying capacity. Dr. A L Grizzard warns against partial treatments and stresses balanced nutrition and soil fertility for sustained gains. Virginia pastures average one animal per five acres, far below international efficiency.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
A. L. Grizzard
Grizzard
Ireland
Netherlands
Denmark
Real McCoy Tops Bid for Major League Infielder
Chicago January report shows Benjamin McCoy, 21, sought by several clubs after free agency move by Commissioner Landis. Detroit released him. Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack pursues intensely, with offers surpassing 30 thousand dollars. Cadence hints at 40 thousand dollar deal for 1940 season.
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Chicago
Benjamin McCoy
McCoy
Detroit
K. M. Landis
Grandville
Mich
Cubs
Browns
Mack
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Washington Senators
Brooklyn Dodgers
Budget booklet teaches prioritizing spending and saving
The 1940 Household Budget Booklet explains personal finance basics including what to spend, what to save, and how to make money work. A 32 page guide with budget tables and accounting pages, prepared by the Washington Information Bureau. Send for a budget booklet today for ten cents postpaid with coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Rustic Tavern Beats Berryville 44 to 27 in Narrow Upset
Rustic Tavern defeats Clarke Junior Board of Trade quint 44 27 in Berryville with a 16 4 first quarter lead. The locals surge at the end to ice the game as 25 fouls are called. Box score lists Rustic Tavern stars including Jones Parker Burch Corrigan and Hess. Berryville's Kercheval Mathews Shenk and P Kercheval tallied in a rough contest.
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Rustic Tavern
Board of Trade Quint
Berryville
Clarke Basketeers
Rustic Tavern Boys
Rustic Tavern— Jones
Parker
Burch
Baker
Corrigan
Rodie Garber
Ie Hess
Ick W
Curry
Kercheval
Eee Mathews
Ss Jackson
Foreign Missions Topic At Presbyterian Service Tonight
The Presbyterian Church plans a 7 30 pm service with Rev ape Wilson presiding. He will review chapters 4 through 6 of the current study as part of Foreign Missions month. Meeting moved to the Men's Bible Class room due to Sunday School room repairs.
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Presbyterian Church
Ape Wilson
Wilson
Henry Armstrong Set for 15 Round Title Defense at Madison Square Garden
New York reports Armstrong, the welterweight champion, faces Pedro Montanez in a 15 round defense at Madison Square Garden tonight. About 16 000 fans are expected to attend with betting around 50 000 dollars as Armstrong weighs 137 and Montanez 144.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Broadway
Mitlville
Henry Armstrong
Henry
Pedro Montanez
Madison Square Garden
Mike
Fistiana
Montanez
Trawler New Haven Reported Lost After Week Overdue
A British trawler named New Haven was reported lost today after a week overdue. Relatives of the nine crew members were officially notified that hope can no longer be sustained.
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London
New Haven
University Festivities Highlight Charlottesville Weekend
The University of Virginia plans a festive winter weekend with sports, dramatics, and dancing. Features include a Friday night ball in the rotunda and a varsity boxing match against North Carolina, plus Saturday contests with UNC teams. A dinner honors Maury high school players and 1939 all state selections.
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Charlottesville
University of Vi
Rotunda
University of North Carolina
Memorial Gym
Robert C. Watts, Jr
Lynchburg
Dent
University Center
North Carollina U
Maury High School
Pik
Literary and Athletic High Scho League
Monticello
Virginia Players
C Ducing
McIntire School of Dramatic Artya
Minor Hall
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Paul Derringer
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W. W. Douthat, Jr
Richmond
the Commercial and Savings Bank
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Atty. Co
I. Brumback
J. W. Baker
Washington Hotel
Bell’s
Bright Knight
Audley Farm
Messenger
Walnut Hall
Royal Canopy
Pagebrook
Strolling Player
Audley
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton Fairy
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Buck
Winchester Business College For
Sid Feder
Tom MccCreery
Atlantic
Clarke
Ellis
Buddy” Jackson
Clarke Mountains
Kerchevals
Jimmy Mathers
Donald Cooley
Rix Dearmont
Ed Shenk
Kenneth Shenk
Fred Kline
Ed Owens
Greyhound
Florida Sunshine
Key West
Miami
Jacksonville
Tampa
Caweek St
the Real McCoy
Ben McCoy
Tom Siler
Landis
D. C
Electrolux
the Co
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Rustic
Clarke Junior Board
St. Louis Browns
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Wally Moses
George Coffman Landis
Chicago White Sox
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