Mixed Sports Notes From York and Beyond
A jumble of sports items covers horse racing at York and Glen Rose Arkansas alongside college basketball lore. Mentions include a 12 game conference win record, a Palm Beach native authoring a future Legate book, Pepper Martin replacement talk for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Kentucky Derby publicity. Also noted are ski championships at Aspen, fashion award coverage, and various showbiz and sports personalities tied to current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Glen Rose
Arkansas
Jack Doyle
Palm Beach
Frank G. Henke
Aspen
Sonja Honey
Fashion Academy
Alice Marble
Sarah Ifrey Cooke
Bucks Report Antler Shedding And Regrowth In The Woods
Richmond report from March 5 notes field biologists of the State Game and Inland Fish Commission say bucks shed antlers in winter and begin growth soon after. New buds appear six weeks after shedding and antlers mature by late August. One biologist, Donald J. Woolley, cites proof of shedding and mentions finding fresh antlers in Virginia in February. Ranger Myers also saw an old drop on February 1 as the deer fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Cpinion
Commission
Donald J. Woolley
Virginia
Myers
Health and well being through appetite and vitality
A fragmented health note emphasizes appetite and strength as keys to recovery. It mentions FOA programs, blood health, and steps toward renewed wellness, suggesting a trial will convince readers to pursue better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Rees
Sonys
Manganese Plays Major Role in Virginia Industry
The article reviews Virginia’s manganese significance in national defense, noting the Crimera mine in Augusta County as a leading U.S. producer. It traces historical output from Frederick County and Mineral Ridge, highlights domestic reliance on imports for higher manganese grades, and cites a 1940 award to American Alloy Corp for manganese ore contracts in Cedar Creek area Frederick and Shenandoah counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred J. Ritz
State Chamber
Army and Navy Munitions Board
America
Crimera
Augusta County
Hitz
Mr. Ritz
Virginia
Frederick County
Appomattox
Bland
Campbell
Smyth
Counties
Blue Ridge
American Alloy Corporation
Cedar Creek
Frederick
Shenandoah
Mineral Ridge
Fights Last Night Associated Press Roundups
New York fighters Tami Mauriello and Harry Ginsburg met in a knockout result with Mauriello winning in New York. Harold Black shear outpointed Eddie Simms in San Francisco. Billy Speary defeated Arg Raffa by decision in Wikes-Barrie Pennsylvania. Steve Belloise outpointed Vince Fratello in White Plains New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Tami Mauriello
Harry Ginsburg
Brooklyn
Calif
Harold Blackshear
San Francisco
Eddie Simms
Cleveland
Wikes-Barrie
Billy Speary
Nanticoke
Arg Raffa
Pittsburgh
White Plains
N. Y
Steve Belloise
Vince Fratello
Hackensack
N. J
Grumman G-21-A Flying Boat Seating Eight
The Grumman G-21-A flying boat will seat eight people including the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grumman
Stage Two Thriller Dillers Standings and Scores
In last night’s cage league doubleheader the Dr. ra team edged the rival for a 35-33 win while the Dr. Sule clubbers beat Nehi 30-28. Elks’ Stipe led with 12 points. Snyder and Ritter added 14 and 10 for Pep pers. Nehi’s Walker and letter-men totaled six each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ra
Dr. Sule
Nehi Quint
Army May Lead Race
Draft threatens key American League players as the 1940 pennant race nears. Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, Ted Williams, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Wyving, Hugh Mulcahy, Roy Bruner, Al Lopez, Frank Gustine, and others face possible induction paths. Teams brace for impact as rosters may shift before or during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Bailey
New York
Bob Feller
Deroag
Indians
Feller
Cleveland
Detroit Tigers
Hank Greenberg
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Johnny Ay Ving
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
New York Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Hugh Mulcahy
Philadelphia Phillies
de Snore
Jos Roy Bruner
Louisville
Whit Of Error For Doomed Man
Odell Waller a Pittsylvania County sharecropper won a writ of error from the State Supreme Court of Appeals in his legal fight to escape the death sentence for the shooting and killing of Oscar Davis a white farmer last summer. Convicted September 27 Judge Turner Clement set December 27 for execution but Governor Price granted a reprieve to allow Supreme review. If argued at the April term a decision could come at the June Wytheville term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Odell Waller
Pittsylvania County
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Pittsylvania
Oscar Davis
Turner Clement
Price
Supreme Court
Wytheville
Judges Win Third Game of Season
Handley High beat Warren County five here 25 21 avenging a prior loss. Leon Pope and Wilbur Oates sparked the comeback with key late shots as E Henry led Warren County with 11 field goals. A junior spud win preceded the varsity contest with Handley’s midget team taking 17 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Handley High
Ae Warren County
Wildcats
Leon Pope Wilbur Oates
E. Henry
Royal
Duke
Henry
Waynes Whitham
Whitham
Huyett
Wilbur Oates
Oates
Warren County Quint
Little Spuds
Handley
Warren County
Handley Fe
G. Robinson
Sencindiver Am
Periee O Casa
S W. Henry Ballard Weakley
Genk
Walter So Sins
Farmers Use Individual Farm Plan Sheet In 1941 AAA
Shenandoah County farmers can use the farm plan sheet to arrange operations for the 1941 AAA program. April 15 is the final date to complete the plan and indicate participation. The plan shows maximum payments, soil-building practices, and crop classifications for the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Swartz
County Aaa Committee
Special Dispensation For Lawson Little
Lawson Little, the open golf champion, may be admitted to the Professional Golfers Association by special dispensation in time for the next PGA championships. He has appealed to PGA President Tom Walsh to waive the five year rule and join without the usual stint. An examining committee for exceptional cases like the champion is expected to be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Lawson Little
Professional Golfers’ Association
Tom Walsh
PGA
Training Camp Notes From Various Clubs
From Fort Myers Cleveland Indians prepare to face the Brooklyn Dodgers in a three game weekend set with Bob Feller slated to start. In Orlando Jimmy Bloodworth and Rudy Myer duel for Washington second base with Myer leading in fielding and past hitting, Bloodworth bringing Youth and power. In Tampa Cincinnati’s outfield glut troubles manager Bill McKechnie with five top outfielders plus promising rookies. In Sarasota Red Sox catcher Francis Walsh impresses Joe Cronin with solid defense and potential second base fit, an English recruit seen as a stylish addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
Jimmy Bloodworth
Rudy Myer
Washington
Myer
Bloodworth
Jimmy
Tampa
Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
Deacon Bill
Ival Goodman
Mike McCormick
Jimmy Ripple
Jimmy Gleason
Harry Craft
Dutch Mele
Mike Christoff
Mike Dejan
Sarasota, Fla
Francis
Red) Walsh
Exeter
N. H
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Walshspeg
Skiing industry spends about 20 million yearly
John R Tunis in Sport For the Fun Of It notes a sporting goods maker estimates skiing expenditures at 20,000,000 annually. Breakdown shows 3,000,000 on bindings and accessories, 6,000,000 on clothes, 500,000 on instruction, 3,000,000 on transportation, 3,000,000 on lodging, and 4,500,000 on cigarettes drinks ski tows and incidental items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Tunis
Leaders Take A Beating bowling results and leaders
High individual game figures include Funkhouser 148 and 145, White 143, Schenck 143, Plank 142, and Cleenger 139. High individual set totals list Funkhouser 407, White 381, Schenck 381, Clevenger 369, Renner 367. Team highs show Schenck 591, Friendship 590, Goodrich 578. team sets reach Schenck 1722, Friendship 1703, Goodrich 1677, Goodyear 1642.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funkhouser
Friendship
White
Schenck
Plank
Cleenger
Solenberger
W. White
Clevenger
C. Renner
Goodyear
Goodrich
Fee Officers Report Collecting Excessive Sums
The State Compensation Board said 30 clerks, city sergeants and fee officers collected $82,086.63 in excess fees for 1940, nearly double the previous year. Localities would receive about $54,727.47 with the state getting $27,362.21, and reports may raise the total by $1,200 to $1,500. Arlington, Norfolk, Henrico entries dominate the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State
M. A. Hutchinson
Arlington
Norfolk
Henrico
Norfolk City
B. Laycock
Arlington Clerk
W. C. Randall
Norfolk County
M. W. Puller
W. L. Prieur Jr
Need Experts For Soil Conserving
Lynchburg March 5 two day state meeting of soil conservation district supervisors opened with a focus on securing trained personnel to implement district programs. About 50 officials voted to telegram Washington to support a larger appropriation for the Soil Conservation Service in the agricultural bill. Reports stated fewer than half the needed workers are currently in service per convention secretary James A. Waller Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Soil Conservation District
State Soil Conservation
Washington
Soil Conservation Service
Government
James A. Waller, Jr
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John P. Carmichael
Chicago News
Pepper Martin
Hallowed
St. Louis Cardinals
Martin
Sports Bulletin Board
Sid
Baugh
Republic
Texas Rangers
Sammy
Bulla
Det
Eddie Rickacker
News of the World
George W. Kurtz
Elks
Peppers
Downs Nehi
Nehi
Rustic
Dvesevesseepe
Cealeey Sa
al Lopez
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Gustine
Cincinnati Reds
C. B
Smalts & Son
National Ave
Ed Oliver
Allyne Freeman
Trenton
Oliver
Florida
Pope
Carter
The
Fort Myers
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyners
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Bell Stores
Amelia
Adam
Goodrich Eee Eee
Roussete Haeere Eae Eeenee
Goodyear Een Nwene
Schenck Eee Eee Enane
Knit Mill
Nwewe Feaneewe Eeetewe
Swimley Seeewere
Railway Express
Cammer Tire
Seal & O'Conner
Freindship
Rouss
Sarazen
Larry Rollins
Coral Gables
Fila
Ie Sarazen
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Sam Snead
Ralph Guldahl
Craig Wood
Billy Burke
Gene
Ned
Snead
Guldahl
Feats Power
George Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Crisr
Pam
Spake
Coma
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania
J. Taney Willcox
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Plymouth
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