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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup Headlines and Odds From New York

In New York on January 31 Jimmy bets 1-10 odds against Henry Armstrong in a bid for three titles with $100 on Red Urman tonight. Dr Jock Sutherland complains about rumors linking him to a Dodgers contract while expressing contentment in pro football. Guest star B M Atkinson Jr of Louisville comments on unsigned Cubs tracts.

New York Jimmy Henry Armstrong Red Urman Jock Sutherland Dodgers Doc B. M. Atkinson, Jr Louisville Cubs

Odd News Snippets From The Booth And Brief Notes

A jumble of remarks about Vir Louis and Dempsey, a possible Wallace Wade job, and La Marble’s pro tour failing to draw. Mention of Miss Sonja Honey leaving a garden, and local radio WEBR in Buffalo with Kliment announcing K O Keverly in trouble in California, with Missouri gate plans.

Jack Dempsey Vir- Knife and Fork Club de Louis Antire Paralysis Fund Wallace Wade la Marble Sonja Honey Stai Bufalo Kliment K. O. Keverly California Missouri

Torrington Girl in Need of Type Four Blood

Nine year old Gabriella Ferrara of Torrington Connecticut lies ill in a New York hospital. Doctors say she suffers a severe form of a blood disorder and urgently needs blood from donors with type four Moss blood to survive.

Gabriella Ferrara Torrington Conn New York

Inference of Survival and Travel in Wartime Text

The fragment hints at a character contemplating travel among regions including New York Mexico and forty five states. It expresses pessimism about survival, predicting probable starvation. The tone suggests a wartime or survival scenario with geographic scope and grim outlook.

Spotlight On Local Sports Fight Tonight at Madison Square Garden

Red Burman faces champion Joe Louis in a heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. The column notes Burman has fought tougher foes and earned a title shot, with Gayle Talbot ranking him ahead of several Louis victims. Burman’s journey from bantamweight to heavyweight is highlighted as he prepares to challenge the champ tonight.

Red Burman Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Baltimore Burman Red Jack Dempsey Gayle Talbot Associated Press Jack Roper Harry Thomas John Paycheck AL McCoy John Henry Lewis Louis Talbot Nathan Mann Arturo Goddy Tommy Farr

Louis Burman Faces Unlucky Challenge for World Title

Joe Louis enters his 13th world title defense against Burman with odds against the challenger. Burman is praised as deadly when right, while Louis trains hard, eyeing a possible stoppage or decision in a 15 round fight noted for Louis’ past form and Dempsey’s remarks.

Ting Burman Deadley al McCoy Boston Louis Joe Red Jack Dempsey Dempsey McCoy Tommy Farr

Congress Acts Move on Aid Bills and Debt Ceiling

In a brisk session, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Secretary Knox on the British aid bill while the House advanced the aid package as Rules seeks to route it. The Foreign Affairs panel approved the lend-lease measure, and the Ways and Means panel tentatively backed raising the debt limit to 65 billion. The quiz notes M A Van Buren as the "Little Magician" for political deftness.

The Associated Press Senate Foreign Relations Committee Knox HOUSE Rules House Foreign Affairs Ways and Means Committee M. A. A. van Buren

Martinsburg Girls Suffer First Defeat in Four Seasons

The Martinsburg girls end a 36 game win streak with a Monday loss in the Panhandle section. Earlier Shepherdstown girls beat Martinsburg 19 to 11. Jefferson County boys lead the Panhandle, with a return game against Judges tonight.

Martinsburg Shepherdstown Shepherdstown High Jefferson County Boys Panhandle Charles Town

Shepherdstown Rams to visit Judges in toughly matched clash

Shepherdstown High Rams arrive as a strong small team seeking a first win this season. Handley Judges, led by coach Hunter Maddox, host a junior game at 7 30 before the varsity tilt. Rams beat Handley earlier 33 14 in a late rally. Starting lineups listed.

Shepherdstown High Rams Harry Long Basketeers West Virginia Charles Martinsburg Shepherdstown Handley Hunter Maddox Handley Charles Town

Lincoln Comes To Berryville Cage Showdown

Lincoln basketball team from Loudoun county visits Berryville to face the Berryville Bobcats in a Northern Virginia Athletic Cage match at 7 30. The Lincoln squad leading the league and coached by Geo Pope is favored after a week of strong practice. A girls game precedes the varsity tilt.

O. C. Dix Frederick County Virginia Winchester Greenspring Frank Barret John Livengood Duvall & Dunn Berryville Lincoln Basketeers Loudoun County Berryville Bobcats Lincoln Cagers Cats Geo. Pope

Symbolic meanings of animals in Aesop style fables

In the provided list the ape stands for uncleanliness malice and cunning. The ass represents stupidity bulldog tenacity the cat deceit the camel submission the dog fidelity the elephant sagacity and ponderosity the lamb innocence the rabbit fecundity the sheep timidity the tiger ferocity speed and grace the leopard punc?

Radio Highlights and Broadcast Schedule Summary

Radio listings outline 8:30 program with Alexander Woollcott and S J Perelman opposing Mor Kieran and Adams, 8:30 Marlene Dietrich in Madame Affamee, 10: Joe Louis vs Red Burman heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, anti Antarctic Service Expedition salute. Evening lineup includes Amos n Andy, Lanny Ross, Al Pearce, Death Valley Information, NBC Army Cities Service Ka, Joe Louis Wings, Red Burman Destiny, Tommy Dorsey, and Tommy Dorsey orchestra specials.

WRC Plsew Alexander Woollcott S. J. Perelman Mor Kieran Adams Marlene Dietrich Madame Affamee United States WMAL Joe Louis Red Burman Madison Square Garden Christian Science Monitor United States Antarctic Service Little America Lowell Thomas WIJSV EB. C. Hill Frazier Hunt Sullivan the World Today Amos ‘N’ Andy Mile O’ Dimi Lanny Ross Big Money al Pearce NBC Army Cities Service Smith's Death Valley Johnny Everyman’s Campbell Wings of Public Affairs Destiny Rhythm and Tommy Dorsey

Rustic Lose Close One In Romney

Rustic fallen 47 45 to Independents in Romney in a charity game for Infantile Paralysis held before 500 fans at Romney High School. The event featured boxing and wrestling as part of a sports circus program. box score unavailable due to deadline.

Romfive Clan Independents Romney High School Bill Warrick Toms Brook Rustics Shenandoah County Canamnity Mecreu Hawley Ie Watson Ritenour Oia Flinchburgh Wakeman Bouin Smith Spwedenceeese Periods Rustics

Staunton Cadets Escape Injury After Bus Train Collision

The Staunton Military Academy basketball team escaped unharmed when their bus was struck by a southbound Baltimore and Ohio train at the Valley Pike crossing near Harrisonburg. The cadets resumed their trip to Annapolis by car an hour later after inspecting the damaged vehicle.

Staunton Military Academy Baltimore and Ohio Vallye Pike Harrisonburg Annapolis Naval Academy Plebs Staunton James V. Bair Lexington Henry Knick Harry Dey

Cowboys Favored In Western Open

Phoenix reporters note Cowboys Jimmy Demaret Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan as hot favorites to win the 41st Western Open in Phoenix. Demaret, defending champion, is cited as local favorite after a practice round that shaved six strokes from par. Hogan and Nelson also posted strong tuneup scores ahead of the event.

Phoenix Ariz Jimmy Demaret Byron Nelson Professional Golfers Association Little Ben Hogan Great Southwest Demaret Walter Hagen Hogan Nelson

Jesse Owens Returns to Ohio State for College Finish

Columbus paper notes Jesse Owens, once Olympic sprint star and world record holder, back at Ohio State six years after fame, aiming to finish college, pursue coaching, and perhaps one final bid at the 440 yard dash record before retirement from track. The 27 year old plans one more time at time and distance before winged shoes are put away.

Columbus Jesse Owens Ohio State U. S Berlin Jesse

Athlete outlines reseed goal for sprint events and exhibitions

An athlete discusses extending his reseed to reach a 27 foot yardage goal and aims to reduce yard averages to four. He plans to seek approval from Dan Ferris of the A.A.U. to compete against time at major summer meets and hopes to run and jump in exhibition events at Ohio State dual meets.

Stan Ras Ae Pa Owens Dan Ferris A.A.U Ohio State

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Harry Bell's Clothes Store Mexico States Martinsburg High School Congress AY Senate O. C. Dix Farm Un¢S Ty Court Smith Bros Black Moston Catesh Smith Mark Liebert Lombardo Long Island Guy Lombardo Lombardo Brothers Guy Carmen Lombardo Victor Lombardo Handley Gym Lincoln Fred W Air Newsroom Alec Templeton Mr. Rabbits Istephano Brothers Philadelphia, PA Rustic Romney Cowboys Haldeman’s Creamery Wings Constance Moore Jesse Owen Seadd Young Men’s Sport Shop Piccadilly Street Geo. Washington Hotel Apa General Tire Wubber CO Akron George Washington N. Loudoun ST Mies
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