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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Pa Stribling received Miami officials' OK to stage a February 24 bout featuring Mickey Walker against Risko with other matchups including Maloney versus Primo Camera. Stribling said he signed both Walker and Risko recently.
Woodberry Forrest, Va, rallied from a 13 to 5 halftime deficit to defeat Massanutten Military Academy 24 to 18 yesterday afternoon. Strong guarding and passing by Woodberry limited scoring, while both teams’ shooting kept the game low.
H O Pat Page traveled to Indianapolis to present evidence supporting IU's obligation to pay him for football coaching through 1931 and part of 1932 after his resignation. The Bloomington faculty athletic board had resolved his services terminated effective April 1 1931.
Buzz Arlett, the Oakland club’s slugging outfielder, was sold yesterday to the Philadelphia Nationals in a cash deal. Terms of the arrangement were not announced.
Fragmentary line notes a sale of a notable hitter to the Philadelphia club amid bids from Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Americans. It highlights a Pacific Coast League outfielder praised for consistency since 1923 with batting averages cited such as .328 .351 and mentions Arnett as a right-handed thrower and switch hitter.
At the annual Retail Coal Merchant meeting in Richmond 165 dealers from eighteen Virginia cities attended. A committee will study forming a state coal dealers association and report to the local group. The report notes Niagara Falls appears to be deteriorating prompting some to marry quickly to view it before it changes.
Health authorities urge early treatment of colds to prevent influenza complications. Avoid internal meds unless advised by a physician. external use of Vicks VapoRub is suggested for children and adults to soothe throat chest and loosen phlegm.
A dense listing of radio programming across stations WEAF WABC WJZ WTIC WIZ and others. Includes time slots for dinner music musicals dramas news and orchestras with multiple syndicated and local programs and repeats.
A Danville trio is reported to have used a heated broom handle to steal chickens from a roost. Officers say the men explained that warming the wood lured the fowl, causing it to hop onto the handle and be drawn away.
A North Ender and Radio Fan complains about interference from electric signs on Main Street north end between Piccadilly and Water Streets. The writer urges removal of unnecessary signs to reduce radio noise and asks The Star to publish the letter.
Four-H Club hosts a leaderless Christian Endeavor meeting at the Church of Christ on Sunday night with service at 6 30 and a sermon at 7 30 by the pastor. Rev J Lee McLean to lead Capon Bridge churches starting February first.
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