Sports Roundup from York and Coast Action in March
A compact sports roundup from York dated March 10 highlights chatter on Van Mungo and other stars. Mentions coach Jack Meagher and potential Birmingham football teamwork, Bill Terry contract discussions through 1942, and various baseball and boxing notes including Giants outfield, Johnny, and Freddie Steele’s comeback.
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York
van Mungo
Jack Meagher
Burn
Birmingham
Bill Terry
Elmer Lay
Notre Dame
Elmer
Florida
Jewels
Red
Johnny Things
Freddie Steele
Bill Lind
Ajax
Cole
Mike Jacobs
Local Bowling Scores Highlight Bright Weekend Contests
Winchester trails in the bowing matchups as Estes 140 Renner 134 lead Valley Service with Dr. Howard James 144 and Kanade 135. Swimley Furniture tops Goodyear. Cunningham posts 145 94 148 lifting Imperial past Martinsburg Health Chamber of Commerce. Mosaic and Silco notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cate Fors
Per
Dick Renner
Melvin Estes
Elmer Whitlock
Colevenger
Eston Tevalt
Estes
Renner
Howard James
John Kanade
Valley Service
Walter Knee
Harry Berry
Swimley
Strother White
Woody White
Schenck Cheese
Rouss
Hugh Punkhouser
Foract
Pie
Loma Cunningham
Imperial
Martinsburg Health Terree
Chamber of Commerce
Ruby Schneider
Ahesame
Mildred Strode
Virginia Renner
Valley Pride
Oscar Nebel
Woolworth’s
Silco
Fights Last Night Reported By The Associated Press
Brief boxing roundup citing the Associated Press with results from recent bouts. Mentions bouts titled Beacon era 2 date and references 1823-4 context. No clear names or locations are legible.
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The
Associated. Press
Beacon
Senators Beat The Champs
In Tampa on March 10 the Washington Senators defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 5. Washington backed by three third inning runs and three more in the eighth. Cincinnati left 15 men on base and failed to convert late chances, including a bases loaded double play in the eighth inning and a run forced at second in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fila
Cincinnati
Washington
Johnny Vander Meer
Joe Beggs
Reds
Frank McCormick
Pep Young
Yanks Are Just Another Ball Club
The article notes the New York Yankees, once world champions, now viewed as just another ball club as Joe McCarthy faces lineup questions. It highlights expected contributions from Rizzuto Priddy Dickey Rolfe and a crop of young pitchers while acknowledging doubts about the pitching staff.
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Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Don
McCarthy
John Sturm
Rizzuto
Gerald Priddy
Lefty Gomez
Marius Russo
Atley Donald
Ernie Bonham
Marvin Breuer
Spurgeon Chandler
Steve Sandra
Yankee
Oscar
Henrich
Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Priddy
Rolfe
Crosetti
Ickey
Coasters Top All Star Nine In Pacific Coast League Ex
Pacific Coast League stars from six teams beat four major league clubs 6 to 2 in Los Angeles exhibition. Dizzy Dean allowed three first inning hits while Coast League hitters pounced early. Mickey Haslin Elbie Pletcher and Vince DiMaggio homered as 12,000 fans watched, with Pirates Cubs White Sox and Athletics sending stars. The Coast League represented by Los Angeles Hollywood San Diego Seattle Portland and Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sony
Unknown God and the Agnostic Origin Explanation
The question discusses the term agnostic as introduced by Huxley in 1860, referencing St. Paul’s altar to the Unknown God. It explains that agnostic derives from Greek a ne a and gignoskein meaning not to know, highlighting the semantic origin and parentage of the word.
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Huxley
St. Paul
Handley to close season with Waynesboro game
Handley High School hosts Waynesboro Va tomorrow at 3 p m in the local gym for a final season basketball contest. The postponement from last Friday was due to weather and marks the last appearance for seniors Captain Butch Robinson Wilbur Oates and Charles Mudd. Waynesboro recently defeated Handley in their second meeting this year.
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Handley
Waynesboro
Butch Robinson
Wilbur Oates
Charles Mudd
El Magnifico Triumphs In Mexico City Bull Fight
Lorenzo Garza known as El Magnifico returns from the “supreme disgrace” to kill three bulls before about 20 000 spectators in Mexico City The crowd reacted with flowers cushions and mixed praise as Garza faced a tough arena and redeemed himself amid a perilous comeback dispute over a recent penalty rise for failing to kill a bull
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Mexico City
Lorenzo
el Magnifico
Garza
Matadors
Magnifico
Ferdinand
Garaza
Alto
News Notes From Training Camps
Reports from camps at Sarasota San Bernardino Lakeland Miami Fort Myers Tampa Havana St. Petersburg Orlando cover Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Indians New York Giants Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees and Washington squads. Managers praise players plus rookie prospects like Dick Con Ger and Murray Franklin as teams push exhibition game pace and fielding improvements.
Garza Faces Make-or-Break Test Next Sunday
The report notes an inconclusive game and urges Garza to perform well in his upcoming outing next Sunday to satisfy expectations and restore confidence.
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Gether
Garza
Reds wary of St Louis as spring games begin
Cincinnati general manager Warren Giles expresses concern over the St Louis club while noting the Reds will be stronger. He cites Jim Gleeson in the outfield, Lombardi and McCormick hitting well, and potential pitching help from Monte Pearson as he forecasts a competitive season ahead. Pearson’s arrival is highlighted as promising arm depth.
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Gayle Talbot
Tampa
Fla
Brookin
St. Louis
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
A. Bs
Southworth
Jim Gleeson
Ernie Lombardi
Buck McCormick
Eddie Joost
Wee
Billy Myers
Lombardi
Dick West
Bill
McKechnie
Pearson
Monte Pearson
Yankees
Gosh
Reds
Churchill's Daughter Rumored Dead But Actor Wife Quashes Death Claim
London reports circulated that Sarah Churchill Oliver daughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill had died in a bombing. Her husband’s secretary later said she is quite all right and en route to Bradford for a concert. Mrs Oliver 27 married American comedian Vic Oliver in 1936 in New York. There was a rumor but Downing Street said there is no truth.
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London
London Today
Sarah Churchill Oliver
Winston Churchill
Bradford
Oliver
Vic Oliver
New York
United States
Downing Street Press Bureau
Quote from Theodore Roosevelt on character and virtue
Theodore Roosevelt wrote that in life’s long battle no brilliance of intellect or perfection of body weighs as much as the combined virtues of character. He described character as the assemblage of active and passive moral qualities that determine true strength in the long run.
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Theodore Roosevelt
J. W
Outlook
Jockey Teddy Atkinson Hurt in Spill at Tropical Park
Report says Teddy Atkinson fell during a ride at Tropical Park after a horse tripped at Mimmis. He suffered deep facial gashes while fellow rider Wendell was involved. Eads was listed with a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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Teddy Atkinson
Joe
Tropical Park
Wendell
Atkinson
Eads
Gents Win Out In Local League Action
The Gents defeated Dong Cola 6 to 3 in a Kiwanis league game. Numerous players were highlighted including Plank and McDonald who posted top numbers.
Glaize and Gents Lead In Local Bowling League Finish
Glaize and McDonald top the high single scores while Hawthorne and Plank lead in mixed events. Power Co and Country Gents post strong team totals with 1693 pin fall as Rotary Club suffers. Country Gents finish first and earn spot in championship against American Legion. Power Co finishes second after sweeping Rotary Club.
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Last _ Kiwanis
Dong Cola
Country Ts
Power Co
Rotary
Legion
Crcullivan
Lions
Plank
McDonald
Glaize
Hawthorne
Lancee A
Theerican Legion
Power Company
Gents
Rotary Club
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Giants
John Wentworth
Bangor
Joe Gordon
Doc Prothro
Phils
Tommy Gibbons
Cleveland
Eddy Oliver
New York Worldlogram
Sarzen
Bill Klein
Yank
Bill Cunningham
Boston Post
Boston Herald
Bob Considine
Conn
Pingley & Plaza Cleaners
Chapman Motor CO
Farm Bureau
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers F Va
Bie
Senators
Champs
Northern Virginia Power Company
Feel McCarthy
Coasters
All Star Nine
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Soe Schoo
Capitol
Alabama
Seaboard
Associated Press
Sarasota
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
Joe Cronin
Lou Finney
Dom DiMaggio
San Bernardio
Calif
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Conger
Beaumont
Lakeland
del Baker
Detroiters
Murray Franklin
University of Illinois
Ossie Bluege
Miami
Fort Myers
Clevemae Indians
Hanna
Meages
Mel Harder
St. Louis Cardinals
Havana
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cuba
St. Petersburg
New York Yankees
Orlando
Bucky Harris
Sam Cunningham
Charlotte
Cincinna
George
Washington Garage
N. Loudoun
Churchill
Omps Funeral Home
Bell Stores
Amelia
Will Roll Legion Duckpinners
Ana
Pal
Motley
Barber's Razor
Esikes
Alexander Graham
BELL
ESSO
L Stephano Brothers
Philadelphia
General Electric
Odad
Axp
Anderson Plumbing & Heating
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