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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1941

Page

5

Boston hires Denny Myers as coach amid various notes

New York reports mixed sports items from March including Boston naming Denny Myers as coach, DiMaggio projected October form, and Hal Manners and Buck Newsom concerns. Other items flag Marquette coaching add ons, awards, and pitching plans for the coming season.

New York Theo News Service Boston Liege Denny Myers Brown Joe DiMaggio Yank Hal Maners Detroit Buck Newsom

Best Dressed Athlete Ranking Sparks Debate

The magazine’s week in selecting Bill Conn as the best dressed athlete nationwide prompts surprise at Levenkins’ high placement. Max ! finished second and Joe DiMaggio third in the altered list.

News Week Bill Conn Levenkins P. S Max Joe DiMagio

Leahy Returns to Notre Dame Ground as Coach Reigns

Frank Leahy now reigns in a gymnasium he once marked as a janitor to help pay his way through Notre Dame. His unlikely ascent from student worker to head coach echoes the school’s mid-century coaching rise.

Frank Leahy Notre Dame

Virginia Court Action Seeks Quiet Title in Frederick County

The Frederick County Circuit Court suit filed March 6 1941 by B Williams and N M Williams against Ida V Marple and others aims to remove a cloud on the title of real estate in Frederick County Virginia tied to Thomas W Marple deceased. The court orders Thomas Marple and the unnamed defendant to appear within four weeks after publication to protect their interests. A copy of the order is to be published weekly for four weeks.

Commonwealth OF Virginia Circuit Court County of Frederick Vender B. Williams Nannie M. Williams Ida Thomas Marple J. W. Baker Herbert S. Larrick

New York City College Faculty Testify on Subversive Ties

Historians and educators testified before the Rapp-Coudert Committee about alleged subversive activities in city schools. William M. Canning expanded that 40 to 50 faculty members may have belonged to Communist units. The Board of Higher Education pledged prompt action to root out subversive elements.

New York City College William M. Canning Rapp-Coudert Board of Higher Education

Winchester Men’s Booster Club tops in state event run

The Winchester Men's Booster Club team led by Pete Clem Ralph Re Mickey Perry Red Baker and Allen Hawthorne tallied 1751 in three games to finish second at the State Tournament in Lynchburg while Gore led locals with 388 and Waynesboro Cavaliers won the title.

Winchester Pete Clem Ralph RE Mickey Perry Red Baker Allen Hawthorne Lynchburg Gore Waynesboro Cavaliers Mary Omp Georgia Eddy Esther Kern Hilda Reid Woolworth's McCrory’s Dorothy Sencindiver Chamber of Commerce Oscar Nebel Jack Wilkins Sam Teague American Legion Secoe Et Ie & Dre John Wanner Knitting Mill Goodrich Tire

Krans Wins Cage League Scoring Title With 183 Points

Hamilton Krans tops the league scoring with 183 points while Harry Stipe of the Elks club is runner up with 178. The Rustic Tavern, Elks club, and Pepper teams dominate the top list of 11 scorers this season, with Krans leading and Stipe close behind.

Krans Cage League Rustic Tavern Elks Bill Warrick Hamilton Krans Elks Club Quint Harry Stipe H. Krans Rustic H. Stipe Sedeubee le J. i Clu le Garter O'R W. Burner O'S B. Metz Nehi Cavengan Aer Burch C. Black H. Club Herman B. Beverley Pepper Bateer Ellis Stipe Ritter Snyder O'Sullivan Garber Burner Sirbaugh Health Club Murry Black Sutton Metz Letter Walker Beverly Conten Patton

Shifting Senators And Hoping For The Best

Washington Senators reshuffle spring training as they shed the Cuban Experiment and return Buddy Lewis to third base with Cecil Travis at short. Coach Bucky Harris seeks pitching depth led by Hudson Leonard and Chase after last season’s 93 losses.

Gayle Talbot Orlando Washington Senators Bucky Harris Bucky Lewis Buddy Lewis Cecil Travis Short Jim Polah Nationals Clark Griffith Harris Sidney Hudson

Boston College names Denny Myers head coach for two years

Denny Myers, a Brown and Yale line coach, is appointed Boston College head coach for the next two seasons. Born in Algoma, Wisconsin, the 35 year old ends his playing days at Iowa 1927-30 and began coaching at West Virginia before joining Yale and Brown, where he helped turn Brown into a high scoring program.

Dennis E.denny Myers Myers Brown Yale Leahy Fordham Eagles Tennessee Boston College Algoma University of Iowa West Vire Virginia B. C McLaughry Bruins

The Firebrand Editor Omar Khayyam Roars Front Page

An exuberant editor storms the copy desk demanding a four column head and a full page jump for a front page splash. He praises Omar Khayyam’s impact on the town and recalls his relentless pursuit of real news and kindness to the uneasy.

San Francisco Omar Khayyam Arthur McEwen Different. Com Kave Dua Fremonter

Nominations Close Tomorrow for Bowie Meet Stakes

Bowie Maryland officials announce final lists for four stakes at the 11 day spring meeting with $5,000 added money in the Rowe Memorial the Bowie Handicap the Kindergarten for 2 year olds and the Southern Maryland Handicap. Horses from Florida California and Oaklawn are arriving ahead of the meet at Bowie association in Prince George's County.

Baltimore Wiles Bowie Joseph Fairell Rowe Memorial Southern Maryland Florida California Bowie Association Prince George's County Oaklawn

Training Camp Notes Highlight Tigers Look at McNair

In Lakeland observers see Eric McNair favored for Detroit shortstop despite an ankle injury. Dick Bartell remains in the mix with Frank Croucher as other contenders.

Associated Press Lakeland Fla del Baker Eric McNair Detroit Tigers McNair Dick Bartell Prank Croucher

Fights Last Night By the Associated Press

Baltimore Buffalo knocked out Eddie Carroll in Philadelphia. Jersey City Tippy Larkin stopped Joey Silver in Garfield. Chester Gus Dorazio outpointed Charley Robinson. Elizabeth Dave Chacon stopped Frank Bernacki in Elizabeth.

The Associated Press Baltimore Gene Buffalo Philadelphia Eddie Carroll Canada Jersey City N. J Tippy Larkin Garfield Joey Silver Mexico Chester Gus Dorazio Charley Robinson Elizabeth Dave Chacon Frank Bernacki

Pro Champs Washington Brewers defeat Bell Clothiers 56 to 44

Washington Brewers, professional cage champions, beat the Bell Clothiers 56 44 in Front Royal. Lyle McFall led the Clothiers with 14. Hal Hawley and E Henry added 9 and 8 as Brewers demonstrated passing and defense. Preliminary game saw Bell Clothiers girls defeat Martinsburg 36 32.

Front Royal Washington Brewers U. S Bell Clothiers Brewers Bell Clothers Lyle McFall Academy Randolph Macon College Hal Hawley E. Henry The Clothiers Kramer Berenson Dubilier Goldfadden Posnack Bell Clothiers Lassies Martinsburg Bers Wue Ss Ouvensae Dubilier Ae Berenson

Offensive emphasis marks fifth annual intercollegiate tourney

In Kansas City on March 14 the fifth annual National Intercollegiate Tournament shows defense fading as offense dominates. Across 28 games to reach the final four, teams average 86 points per game with West Texas State scoring 77 in a rout, Texas Wesleyan and Evansville tallying 133 to reach a decision, while coaches push high scoring to attract crowds. The standout forward delivers relentless effort from free throw line with dramatic acrobatics and varied footwork.

Kansas City West Texas State Lone Star State Texas Wesleyan Evansville Ind

Treasury Status March 12 Receipts and Debt Increase

Treasury figures show receipts of 30,099,033.39 dollars and expenditures of 49,603,088.27 dollars for March 12. Gross debt stands at 46,387,176,798.77 dollars, rising by 110,252,696.72 dollars from the previous day.

Washington the Treasury

Largest dog breeds list highlights big protectors

Among the largest are the Great Danes Great Pyrenees Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds. Also included are the Bullmastiff Mastiff Scottish Deerhound Saint Bernard and Russian Wolfhound.

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