Sports Roundup highlights from early January notes
A collage of sports tidbits mentions Reds beating Car 3-2, skating star Hruba receiving 25 offers, Connie Mack rebuffing a pro football proposal in Philadelphia, and frosh spring practice possibly in six man football. References to Heinie Zimmerman’s 1912 batting title, Alex Laskevich, and various boxing figures appear, with notes on schedules, personalities, and ongoing fight discussions.
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Heinie Zimmerman
Cubs
Giants
Alex Laskevich
New Haven
China Hopes Aid Program Shifts War Tides
Dr. T V Soong, ex–finance minister of China, says the $100 million aid plan announced by President Roosevelt boosts Chinese morale and could enable a spring offensive against Japan. He notes China’s 2.5 million regulars plus guerrilla forces and argues negotiated peace is unlikely while Japan remains allied with the Axis.
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America
Handley Five To Play In Hagerstown
Handley basketball heads to Hagerstown Maryland for a CVAL contest with Eddie Semler's team. Handley tied for league lead with Martinsburg after a winning move over Fort Hill and faces Hunter Maddox's Hunters. Coach Maddox remains hopeful despite recent losses to Berkeley Springs Charles Town Shepherdstown.
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Hagerstown
Eddie Semler
Quint
Martinsburg
Fort Hill
Cumberland
Hunter Maddox
Berkeley Springs
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Maddox
Hub City Five
Handley
Young Headley Seeks Sights Across Deep Dixie
Boyd Headley Jr and his dog Jake left home last Saturday in a Austin automobile to see the country. They have been in Louisiana for several days. Reports say he planned to go to Mexico to look around and buy souvenirs, but relatives doubt the tale. He is traveling with a trunk, sleeping bag and tent for outdoor sleeping.
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Jake
Louisiana
Mr. Headley
Mexico
Boyd
Austin
Treasury Daily Status Shows Debt Increase and Deficit
Washington reports Treasury receipts of 12.29 million and expenditures of 37.84 million. Gross debt stands at 45.16 billion, up 6.53 million from the previous day.
Woman Loses Fat With Daily Hot Water Plan
A vintage health teaser touts losing fat for women by taking a teaspoonful in hot water each morning. It promises renewed vigor and a trimmer look after 30 days without hunger, claiming thousands have slimmed down using this routine.
North Dakota lawmaker proposes rattlesnake bounty
Representative Dan Panko caused a stir by bringing rattlesnakes onto the House floor and removing some from a prison. He urged a $10,000 bounty plan to rid the state of the reptiles.
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House of North Dakota
Cavaliers Have Two Hurlers
Cavaliers coach Gus Tebell lists two key pitchers for 1941 Bill Harman a 205 pound senior who can work as catcher and mound man and Alex Cave a sophomore. John Willey from last year is expected to share mound duties. The schedule spans 25 games with seven inter sectional foes and 12 state rivals starting March 28 vs Bridgewater.
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Gus Tebell
Bill Harman
Alex Cave
University of Baseball
John Willey
Harman
Justin Barnes
Tebell
Billy McCann
Luke Gosney
Dick Wiltshire
Bill Welfrey
Billy Fechter
Jimmy Dodson
Charlie King
Sopphomores
Charles Kendall
Charlie Brown
Norman Farquhar
Cavaliers
Virginia
Bridgewater
New England
The Big Train Not Envious of High-Priced Pitchers
Rockville Maryland January 24 One of baseballs greatest pitchers Walter Johnson says he is not envious of the large salaries received by Bob Feller and Buck Newsom. Johnson recalls his best season in 1913 when he won 36 games and earned about 6000 dollars, far less than the others. He says if they can get it they are welcome to it and smiles on his farm.
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Lee Sayold
Jimmy
Mike Ja
Ce Sporting Lab
Miami Leach
Eddie Blunt
Buddy Baer
Max Baer
Louie
Billy Conn
Rockville
Bob Feller
Buck Newsom
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Greenberg Could Help In the Army
Hank Greenberg a prospective draft target in May or June is seen by Detroit GM Jack Zeller as a potential boon for baseball. If drafted he could serve as an athletic officer in camp and inspire soldiers while promoting the sport in army camps. Zeller argues the move might improve development in the minors and seed future talent for major leagues.
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Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tiger
Tiger Star
Jack Zeller
Zeller
Creme Berg
Tiger
Hank
Greenberg
Women Bowers Bar Shorts in Bowling Circles
In Columbus Ohio on January 24 the Czarina of feminine bowling, Mrs Emma Phaler, secretary of the Women's International Congress, rejects a fashion magazine showing women in shorts. She says members may not wear shorts, though slacks are acceptable in the West. She adds that fat women could not wear shorts.
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Women's International Congress
West
Fights Last Night Bouts Across Cities
Associated Press report lists results from Pittsburgh Mose Brown KO Jimmy Reeves in McKeesport. Akron Buddy Knox outpoints Dan Merritt in Cleveland. Baltimore Jackie Wilson defeats Maxie Shapiro in New York.
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Pittsburgh
Mose Brown
McKeesport
Jimmy Reeves
Cleveland
Akron
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Dan Merritt
Baltimore
Jackie Wilson
Maxie Shapiro
New York
International Congress Organizer Manages Bowling Growth
Mrs Pha ler, longtime secretary, runs a downtown office for the International Congress as registrations surge. The next Congress is set for Los Angeles in May, with reservations and schedules being arranged. She estimates over 3 million women bowling in the United States this year, including 100,000 in the Las Vegas area. In 1938 Pony reached 36,160 members, a fraction of today’s total.
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International Congress
Los Angeles
United States
Detroit Team Packers Up for 1940s Style Battle
Detroit sports scene recalls 1940s era optimism as analysts predict a tough AL season. Coach Baker notes preseason bets put teams in the cellar, but expects improvements. Players reflect on past near-misses and aim to climb to a higher standing amid renewed effort.
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