Long Distance Derby Bets and Boxing Notes In Roundup
New York reports a mix of sports chatter from March rounds. Bill Terry backs Johnny Hudson of the Brooks and Lew Riggs of the Reds while Joe Louis pursues new foes. Frank Demaree to replace Joe Medwick on the NL all star squad with various other notes on boxing wrestling and college sport figures.
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New York
Bill Terry
Johnny Hudson
Brooks
Lew Riggs
Reds
Madigan
Norman Strader
Loyola
Johnny Paychek
Joe Louis
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey Frank Demaree
Giants
Joe Medwick
Public Farm Sale Near Winchester on Front Royal Pike
Auction notice for sale on March 15 at 10 a.m. on the Front Royal pike back of The Plaza includes 4 horses 8 cows 20 hogs farming implements and household goods. At noon same day the 105 acre farm with a one room frame house ground barn outbuildings and water from a well cistern and stream will be offered with cash or credited terms through Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.
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Winchester
Front Royal Pike
Lela M. Miller
Dunn & Duvall
Susie Prince
A. J. Prince
Admr
Coleman Dunn
Auct
Marshfield Cagers face Manitowoc team with long losses
The Marshfield Cagers, after a 63 game skid, meet Heresite and Chemical of Manitowoc, owner of a 69 game losing streak. Both squads struggle but keep fighting every Friday night amid the kennel club buzz.
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Kennel Club
Marshfield
Wis
Manitowoc
Cumberland Valley Basketball Scoring Leaders Named
High scoring honors in the Cumberland Valley Athletic League went to Barnhart of Hagerstown High School with 61 points. Don Edmunds of Martinsburg led the 1940 championship pursuit with 47 points, followed by Junior Rice of Fort Hill with 40 and Paul Flick of Martinsburg with 38.
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Martinsburg
Port Hill
Hagerstown
Fort Hill
Bulldogs
Winchester
Sentinels
Handley
Aga Handley
HILL
Barnhart
Don Edmunds
Mtsbo
Rice
Paul Flick
Carnell
Bachtell
Stewart Laidlow
Dean
Tom Ritter
Spear
Porterfield
Misby
Pope
Fryer
Morin
Nesbitt
Powell
Bie Hankey
Bell
Patton
Gantt
Zuckerman
Blades
Thurston
Russell
Frye
Daniels
Hugett
Harbaugh
Hage Town
Ulery
Wlsts Martinsburg
Had Fairly Successful Court Year At Boyce High
Boyce High School in Boyce Virginia finished the season with six wins and nine losses. The tiny Parish Hall court favored the home team, who won all home games but lost on the road. Coach Joe Settle praised sportsmanship and predicted better results next year for the boys. Miss Elizabeth Moss led the girls with several top players named for future lineup prospects.
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Boyce
Boyce High
Joe Settle
Elizabeth Moss
Settle
Moss
Moat Cmenige
Miss Moss
Gertrude Welchee Pees
Dorothy Dove
Winifred Dove
Dolly Elsen
Lillian Strong
Mildred Ritter
Elizabeth Foley
Madeline Willingham
Bernice Ritter
Treasury Status March 11 Receipts and Debts Report
The Treasury reports receipts of 36.52 million dollars and expenditures of 41.69 million, leaving a net balance of 2.31 billion. The gross debt stands at 42.40 billion with an increase of 3.47 million from the prior day.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Household furniture auction at 342 Fairview Ave
Auction at 1 PM on Saturday March 16 at 342 Fairview Ave features two buffets three dining tables one falling leaf table living room suite radio Victrola studio couch wash stands dressers iron beds with springs mattresses six rocking chairs two hall trees kitchen cupboard refrigerator oil burner oil stove six leather bottom chairs eleven straight back chairs two wool rugs floor lamp six lino leum rugs three looking glasses wardrobe dishes and cooking utensils two axminster rugs nine by twelve antique bureau two porch swings lawn mower and garden tools. Catalogued by T A Scrivener Coleman Dunn, auctioneer.
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Fairview Ave
Axminster
T. A. Scrivener
Coleman Dunn
Auct
Verdict Returns as Grief Stricken Wife Attends
Mrs Ernestsobs weeps as her husband Ernie Kehler is found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of Dr Walter Engelberger German consular agent in New York. Kehler faces twenty years in prison.
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Ernest
Ernie Ate
Walter Engelberger
New York
Kehler
Baseball Camps Briefs Highlight Training Rules and Bets
Frank Frisch rules out alcohol during Pirates training camp while not banning all drinks. Clark Griffith counsels Alejandro Carrasquel on intensity to boost pitching. Joe DiMaggio and Red Ruffing aim for league batting and homer honors. Ruffing projects 20 wins. Johnny Peacock injury updates follow Red Sox catcher. Bill Terry seeks trades for Giants. Cleveland Indians set intr a camp game with Bob Feller pitching before Syracuse opener. Ray Blades plans right handers against Cincinnati as Cardinals’ holdouts linger. Danny Litwhiler faces first test with Phillies in Miami Beach.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Red Ruffing
DiMaggio
Ruffing
Virginia Is To Be Weak On Pitchers
The University of Virginia faces a 21 game baseball campaign opening March 26 against Maryland with a possible pitching weakness. Ten lettermen return, led by Walter Smith and Frank Nichols, while Joe Pinder has departed. The schedule includes Maryland, Dartmouth, Vermont, Pitt, VMI, William and Mary, Michigan, Washington and Lee, Virginia Tech, Richmond, North Carolina, Navy, and others.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Maryland
Cavaliers
North Carolina
Gus Tebell
Joe Pindér
Walter Smith
Frank Nichols
Richmond
John Willey
Eastern Shore
Bill Terry
Haverford
Dartmouth
Vermont
Pittsburgh
Lexington
William and Mary
Michigan
Washington and Lee
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Williamsburg
Chapel Hill
College Park
Navy
Annapolis
Rifle Match Saturday At Winchester Gun Club
The Winchester Gun Club sponsors another rifle shoot at the Rouss Park club grounds starting at 1 PM Saturday. Last week fans faced cold and wind, but several prizes were won by S. Carper J. Seabright Tony Renner Albert Clark Arthur Seabright B Ritter Glenn Seabright and Mr Auld of Martinsburg WV. Shooters are invited with merchandise prizes and rifles and ammunition available at the clubhouse for nonowners.
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Winchester Gun Club
Rouss Park
S. Carper
J. Seabright
Tony Renner
Albert Clark
Arthur Seabright
B. Ritter
Glenn Seabright
Mr. Auld
Martinsburg
W. Va
Dr Hjalmar Schacht Sent on Special Mission
The Tidningen reports that Dr Hjalmar Schacht, without portfolio in the government, will be sent to Stockholm on a special mission. Schacht, former Reichsbank president and former economics minister, is Germanys best known banker and economist.
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OLM
Tidningen
Hjalmar Schacht
Stockholm
Dr. Schacht
Reichsbank
Germany
Prothro Seeks Strong Day as Fire Battles Syracuse
Doc Prothro hopes for a solid outing today in the fire against Syracuse. Danny, noted for minor league power, stood out yesterday with long drives that would have cleared Shibe Park.
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Syracuse
Doc Prothro
Danny
Shibe Park
Washington and Lee track faces field weakness in 1940 prospects
W L Harriers project strength in running events but weaker in field tests for 1940. Jack Hennemier becomes head track coach replacing retired Forest Pletcher. Four dual meets set, opening April 13 against William and Mary in Williamsburg, plus Richmond, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, and a state meet in Richmond with a Southern Conference meet at Williamsburg.
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Lexington
Washington and Lee
Jack Hennemier
Forest Pletcher
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Bill Whaley
Charlie Curl
Bill Gwyn
Richmond
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
State
Lenten Service At Grace Lutheran Tonight
A Lenten service will be conducted at Grace Lutheran Church this evening at 7 30. The pastor will conclude his Wednesday evening Lenten series on Commands of Christ. The subject this evening is Have Faith in God.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Christ
God
David H. Allen Plans Public Sale of Livestock and Equipment
David H. Allen announces he will discontinue farming and hold a public sale at Glen Allen, six miles northwest of Berryville in Clarke County, on March 18, featuring his horses and machinery. He will continue to reside at Glen Allen.
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David H. Allen
Glen Allen
Berryville
Clarke County
A's Might Be Pennant Contenders By 1941
ANAHEIM California March optimistic training camp mood suggests the Philadelphia Athletics could rise from seventh place last season to pennant contention by 1941. Infield leaks are being plugged, outfield depth added, and pitchers strengthened with new talent, prompting local writers to forecast a stronger campaign.
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Anaheim
Calif
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Mack
Philadelphia
Drastic Changes Hinted in Finland After War
COPENHAGEN March 13 A Scandinavian political circle today said drastic changes seem inevitable in Finland after the peace with Russia and a temporary military government may be formed possibly led by Field Marshal Gustaf Mannerheim. Two Finnish cabinet ministers reportedly resigned as Finland faces readjustment and rehabilitation under military rule.
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Copenhagen
Finland
Russia
Baron Gustaf Carl Mannerheim
Tommy Loughran Stripped of Riches Faces City Job
Former light heavyweight champion Tommy Patrick Loughran, once idolized by fight fans, now holds a $2,500 a year city job as executive secretary and supervisor of the Bureau Recreation under Mayor Robert E. Lamberton. He campaigned for Lamberton last year and once appeared in the corner of Johnny Morgan in Hagerstown bouts refereed by Tony Galento.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Patrick Loughran
Robert E. Lamberton
Bureau Recreation
Loughess
Lamberton
Ten Loughran
Johnny Morgan
Hagerstown
Tony Galento
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Bill Rand
Chicago
Judge Landis
Cardinals
Columbus
Stanfords
Angelo Luisetti
Ernie Nevers
Lanny Ross
Songster
Penn Relays
Central Park
Dixie Walker
Daffy Dodgers
Clearwater
Co. M. Gibbs
Baltimore Sun
Florida
Sammy Baugh
Shipstead
Johnson
St. Paul
Petey Scalzo
Newberry
Edwards
Wiles
Cor. N. Loudoun
Piccadilly
Martinsburg Pike
South End
E. Pall Mall
S. G
Red” Luttrell
Northern Virginia Power Company
Electric Renge Dealers
Kernstown
J. W. Eaton
Frick CO
Waynesboro
Co. B. Smalts & Son
Ernest Kehler
Associated Press
San Bernardino
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Orlando, Fla
Clark Griffith
Senators
Alejandro Carrasquel
Griffith
Winter Haven
Johnny Peacock
Boston Red Sox
Jim Tabor
Peacock
Fila
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Fort Myers
Cleveland
Boston Bees
Bradenton
Bob Quinn
Terry
Bob Feller
Tampa
Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Don Padgett
Miami Beach
Danny Litwhiler
Phillies
Virginia
Bell Clothes Store
Ss. G. Shendow
W.L. Harriers
A’s
Tommy Loughran
Ness
Shaechuc
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