Sports Round Up: Coaching Contests and Pro Sports Notes
New York reports highlight controversial 56 yard touchdown calls in Tennessee Alabama film review and parlor talk on future matchups. Parole Commissioner Lou Gehrig attends Toscanini concerts. Pimlico Special draws hometown bets on Challon. Odds, interviews, and trivia frame a broad sports round up with names like Chandler, Harmon, and Crain in play.
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New York
Johnny Butler
Lou Gehrig
Challedon
Newark
Georgia Pace
Rainfall records and court notice from Frederick County
Present and past rainfall totals for October to date and year to date with a 26 year average from 1913 to 1938, citing Winchester Laboratory Virginia data. Also a legal notice in the Frederick County Circuit Court seeking to appoint T Russell Cather as trustee for George B Carver et al to replace E Paul Crider in a February 2 1934 deed of trust. Non resident defendants are to appear within ten days of notice.
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Winchester Research “Laboratory
George B. Carver
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
T. Russell Cather
E. Paul Crider
Annie E Carver
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Pearlie Dyke Conner
Edmonia Dyke
Minnie Boyce
Lena Smith
Peyton G. Jefferson
Lloyd E. Sample
All State Old Dominion 1939 Football All Star Picks
The piece lists Virginia’s top college players as an All State team for 1939. Center Jack Murden and guards Bert Milling Jim Lindsey are named along with tackles Dick Boisseau Hal McVay ends Jim White Nick Gianokis backs Nec Butcher Bosh Pritchard Dan Justice George Warriner. Includes honorable mentions and weekend schedule notes.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
Jack Murden
Richmond
Bert Milling
Washington and
Lee
Jim
Bosh Pritchard
Washington
Dan Justice
Virginia Tech
George Warriner
Virginia Gridirons
Harold Burchfield
Jim Howard
William and Mary
Jim Gillette
Bill Dudley
U. of Va
Stuart Hoskins
Paul Shu
V.M
Gobblers
Generals
Lynchburg
Tech
Smith
Hunter Carpenter
Man Struck On Head In Jail Escape Slaying Attempt
Charles E. Lamb a 70 year old trusty was struck on the head with an iron bar during a jail break as four prisoners fled from Charlottesville city jail. Lamb was hospitalized with a fractured skull and brain injury after an operation. Police and officials hunted the fugitives Clifton Johnson James Garfield Camp Charles Hunter and Seammert tents for armed robbery.
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Charlottesville
Charles E. Lamb
Lamb
Clifton Johnson
Charles Hunter
James Garfield
Tar Heels Rely on Linebackers Behind Undefeated Run
North Carolina's 195 pound linebackers Harry Dunkle and Sid Sadoff anchor a stout defense that often goes uncredited as the Tar Heels stay undefeated. Red Smith notes UNC's high flying offense led by George Stirnweiss and Jim Lalanne, who combined for most of the 21 completed passes and 129 yards through the air in a 30 6 win over Penn.
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Harry Dunkle
Sid Sadoff
North Carolina University
Tar Heels
Carolina
Red Smith
Philadelphia Record
Caroline
Penn
North Carolina
George Stirnweiss
Jim (Sweet) Lalanne
Cavaliers Set For Chicago Test In Midseason Tilt
Virginia enters the second half of its football season with a pivotal game against Chicago after a midseason stretch. Coach Frank Murray expects a tough test from the Maroons with a big line, a speedy backfield led by captain John Davenport, and a wide open offense. Advance ticket sales are strong as the intersec tional clash approaches along with university events and alumni gatherings.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
William and Mary
University of Chicago
Murray
Marquette
Cavaliers
Maroons
Virginia
John Davenport
Navy
Clark Shaughnessy
Chicago
Monticello
Last Of Noted Fighting Family Dies Of Stroke
Tolbert Hatfield, 89, a cousin of Devil Anse, long linked with both Hatfields and McCoys, died of pneumonia complicating a cerebral stroke. He served as justice of peace during the feud and witnessed its early war years. He survived by a sister and daughter. funeral services set for tomorrow.
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Ransom
Tolbert Hatfield
Tolbert
Henry Force
Hatfield
McCoy
Devil Anse
Ree Eels Sulphur Creek
Boston Postal Employee Cites Family Trouble For Tardiness
A Boston employee late to work three days in a row explains to Postmaster Peter F. Tague that his wife, newly married last month, struggles with cooking duties causing delays. He notes improvement as she adjusts, arguing the reprimand reflects rank injustice since he must eat the cooking yet face lateness penalties.
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Boston
Peter F. Tague
Boston Kids Honor Hallowe'en Run by Police Beat
Boston police commissioner Joseph F. Timilty hosted a second annual social at fifty-two precincts turning Halloween into safe, festive nights for about ten thousand children. Newsmen observed streets calm even in dense areas as kids wore costumes and used horns rather than pranks.
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Boston
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Joseph F. Timilty
Greater
Bos
Timilty
East's Best Football Week End In The East
New York reports a full slate of major games headlined by Army versus Notre Dame. Harvard against Princeton, Navy versus Penn, and Columbia seeking an upset against a top East rival headline the weekend, with Les Stanczyk sidelined for the Lions.
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New York
Navy
Penn
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Cornell
Les Stanczyk
Lions
Man And Woman Found Dead In Cabin Near Fishersville
Staunton dispatch reports a 45 year old man and a woman about 40 were found dead in a cabin at a Fishersville tourist camp. Coroner says likely accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Man identified tentatively as D. O Sullivan of Bland Virginia. woman’s identity is unknown.
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Staunton
Fishersville
C. P. Obenschain
Augusta County
D. O’sullivan
D. O. Sullivan
Bland
Pittsburgh Safety Rule Shapes Parental Halloween Pranks
A Pittsburgh safety directive suggests sins of children may be visited on parents forcing fathers to join Halloween prank rings for protection. George E. A. serves as safety director in the discussion.
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Pittsburgh
George E. A
Pimlico Special Foreshadows War Between Great Horses
Pimlico Special opens the Maryland Club autumn meeting with three top thoroughbreds Challedon Kayak II and Cravat set to duel. Challedon the 1939 horse of the year contender carries a world record pace while Kayak II seeks revenge after a prior defeat and Cravat aims to uphold Kentucky bluegrass pride.
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Mason Brunson
Baltimore
Maryland Ece Club
W. L. Brann
T. B. Martin
C. S. Howard
Charledon
Challenger I
Laura Gal
Kayak II
Congreve-Mosquito
Challedon
West Coast
Blue Grass Country
Richmond Governor Names Game and Fish Officials
Governor James H. Price named Carl Hendricks to the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to serve the term ending June 30, 1941, succeeding Beverly W. Stras Jr. The governor also reappointed Samuel P. Goodloe and Judge Williams S. Snow to terms ending June 30, 1940 and June 30, 1943 respectively. Commission chairman is Carl Nolting. other members include Allan Epes Thomas G. Herring and J Sinclair Brown. Hart serves as executive secretary.
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Richmond
James H. Price
Carl Hendricks
Lebanon
Russell County
State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Beverly W. Stras, Jr
Tazewell
Samuel P. Goodloe
Atton
Williams S. Snow
Alexandria
Goodloe
Snow’s
Carl Nolting
Louisa County
Allan Epes
Blackstone
Thomas G. Herring
Harrisonburg
J. Sinclair Brown
Salem
M OD. Hart
Hanover
Murder Charge After Hopewell Man Dies From Skull Injury
HOPEWELL Nov 1 Commonwealth's Attorney John P. Goodman issued a warrant charging Adam Aultman of Hopewell with the murder of John H. Hughes. Hughes died in a Richmond hospital from a fractured skull after a dispute last Thursday night. Aultman, a 37-year-old WPA foreman, was arrested on simple assault. Hughes, a 57-year-old WPA worker, faced drunkenness charges. Hughes had apparently recovered before collapsing and dying. Aultman reported the death to police and is held on $5,000 bond for a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice T J Blankenship next Monday.
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Hopewell
Commonwealth
John P. Goodman
Adam Aultman
John H. Hughes
Hughes
Richmond
Aultman
WPA
Parental Responsibility Warned Over Youth Destruction
Fairley warned parents they will be held responsible when children are involved in property destruction or any other illegal activity. The statement emphasizes parental accountability and prompt action to prevent juvenile misconduct.
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Fairley
Washington and Lee Maryland football game off this year
The Washington and Lee Generals will not play Maryland this year due to Thanksgiving date changes. Washington and Lee will instead schedule Maryland for next Thanksgiving in Baltimore, while Washington and Lee ends its season November 18 at Williamsburg after a game against Virginia on November 10 and a Saturday clash with Washington University in St. Louis.
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Cavaliers
Lexington
Washington and Lee
Vv. M. I
Duke
Virginia Tech
Scott Stadium
Virginia
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Chapel Hill
Chicago
Frank Murray
Maroons
University of Meyland
Richard A. Smith
Maryland
Baltimore
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Washington University
St. Louis
Advisors Continue Study of Budget for 1940 42
Richmond November meeting on the state budget for 1940 to 1942 proceeds with Governor Price and a panel of advisors. The group consults with General Assembly representatives and officials to project revenues and shape items for the general appropriation bill due next January.
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Richmond
Price
General Assembly
Newspaper Ads and Trade Life Blood of Retailers
Manufacturers and distributors spent 167 million dollars last year on newspaper space. The ad business is described as vital to trade and retail success, underscoring the mutually dependent relationship between advertisers and newspapers.
Kavanaugh Amarked Man As LSU Visits Tennessee
Tennessee aims to slow LSU star Bay Kavanaugh whose deft pass catching makes him a premier threat. Neyland fears the Tigers’ aerial attack, while Tennessee plans to pressure LSU quarterbacks as Suffridge recovers from a knee injury.
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Oscar Thompson
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Ken Kavanaugh
Roy Neyland
Louisiana State
Kavanaugh
Neyland
LSU
Volunteers
Vols
Louisiana
Tigers
Baton Rouge
Mississippi
Holy Cross
Rice
Loyola
Vanderbilt
Tiger
Bob Suffridge
Suffridge
Ups And Downs In Fifth Game
In New York Mike Belloise outpointed Jimmy Vaughan in a welterweight bout. Quentin Breese beat Eddie Dunne in White Plains. Julie Kogan knocked out Lia Murray in New Haven. Tony Cisco outpointed Harkins in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
New York
Mike Belloise
Jimmy Vaughan
Cleveland
White Plains
N. Y
Quentin Breese
Manhattan
Kan
Eddie Dunne
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Conn
Liae Murray
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Tony Cisco
Norristown
Harkins
Fox Farm Pursuit Yields Two Pelts in First Day
Neighbors hunted hills near Salt Lake City for a dozen silver foxes escaped from Teeter P. Fisher's Fox Farm. The first day yielded two animals, each pelts valued at 40 dollars.
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Salt Lake City
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