Sports Roundup Surfaces Notes From Football, Hockey and Odds
New York reports snippets on Perry E Smith urging Springfield Teachers for a 17 game win streak, Satchel Paige and Mike Berry winning four in Oakland, bowling bowling at Columbus reaching 3780, Ebbie Godfellow in Detroit Wings diplomacy in Windsor, Covington McMillan's pass protection plea, Mickey Anderson joining Navy to play, George Marshall recruiting, Dan Topping hiring Jean Miller for Cardinals game, Sonja Henie sideline appeal, Mick Owen watchdog pups born, L T Smith Jr estimating 59 049 to 1 odds, Ossie Solem miscommunication in Syracuse snap, Navy kick specialists, and a Harmon of Michigan marquee sign in Portsmouth.
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New York
The
Special News Service
Perry E. Smith
Springfield
Satchel Paige
Mike Berry
California Eagles
Oakland
Columbus
Ebbie Godfellow
Detroit Red Wings
Windsor
Ont
Mickey Anderson
Calyornis
Navy
Rn Reserve Air Forces
George Marshall
Washington
Dan Topping
Jean Miller
Cardinals
Ae Eneak
Sonja Henie
Dan
Sonja
Mickey Owen
L. T. Smith, Jr
Pensacola
Fla
Russ Murphy
Cornell
Portsmouth
Harmon
Michigan
Acé Parker
Spotlight on Local Sports Recap of 1941 Football Themes
AP notes Earl Walsh Fordham scouting habits and opener against Southern Methodist. Jock Sutherland linked to Dodgers coaching. Sonja Henie tied to a passing ace after a loss. Greasy Neale cites Eagles formation aiding quick ball advance. Philadelphia yet to win a league game. Pittsburgh de-emphasizes pro program for Chicago Big Ten berth ahead of Minnesota clash.
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Earl Walsh
Notre
Jock Sutherland
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sonja Henie
Dodger
Dan Tepping
Teen Bay Packers
Dodgers
Greasy Neale
Philadelphia Eagles
Neale
Eagles
Pittsburgh
University of Chicago
Thers
Maroons
Minnesota
Foreman Leads 150 in Fries Grocery Bowling Event
Foreman rolled 150 for Fries Grocery while Glaize Bros and Fries Grocery top team scores. Bursey Newcome and Manuel starred in individual sets, with Glaize 570 and Fries 566 in team game.
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Glaize Bros
Eure
Choco Kip
Studebaker
Valley Gervide
Clearbrook Woolen
Fries Grocery
Enke
G. W. Garage
Gad
National Fruit
Shapps Santry
GORGE
Goodyear
Bell Clothes
V. Service
Glaize
Lee Baking
Ies
Clearbrook
United Food
Snapps
Foreman
Es Grocery
Bursey
Newcome
Valley
Manuel
Team Set
Fries Groc
Legion Boxing Show Aims To Seat 1000 In Armory
The R Y American Legion post prepares an amateur boxing card in the armory with about 10 bouts set for tomorrow night at 8 30. Organizers expect at least half the 1000 capacity to attend and donate proceeds to the Legion charity fund. Judges are Joseph Settle and Dr Howard James with referee Bower and Joe Bayers sanctioning.
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Armory
R. Y. Conrad American Legion’post
The
Legion i
Jim Echols
Washington
A Bower
Joe Bayers
Richmond
Joseph Settle
Boyce
Culpeper
Howard James
É ” Earl Clowser
Legionnaiers
Legion’s
Clowser
Fewer Applications Reported For State Clerical Exams
Richmond October 15 E L Bemiss Jr merit system supervisor of the state welfare department said fewer than 5000 applications had been received for clerical examinations covering the welfare department unemployment commission state health department and state commission for the blind. He noted likely earlier exams due to defense demand and that about 10000 were expected.
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Richmond
E. L. Bemiss, Jr
State Welfare Department
Bemiss
Unemployment Compensation Commission
State Health Department
State Commission For the Blind
National Defense
Penn Ea
Virginia Cigarette Output Surges Since 1920
Richmond bulletin shows Virginia cigarette production rose 1072 percent from 1920 to 1939, with the state supplying about one third of U S output. Richmond dominates the industry, producing roughly 90 percent of Virginia cigarettes and over fifty five billion in the census year.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Research Bureau
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Richmonds
Kindness Returned
In Chicago on October 15 a Henrotin hospital dietitian asked a drug store to deliver six bottles of a soft drink. A well dressed man, later identified as a former patient by the receptionist, arrived with the order but declined it saying the caller likely had the wrong number yet expressed appreciation for the kindness shown.
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Chicago
Henrotin Hospital
Dietitian
Rene
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad Cites 10 and 25 Cents
Vintage ad copy urges readers to “wake up your liver bile” and promote bile flow with Carter’s Little Liver Pills priced at 10 and 25 cents. The fragment reads like a period-typical patent medicine promotion.
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Carter
Finial Motorcycle Races Of Season Here Sunday
Local fans expect a large entry for the Winchester Motors cycle Club season finale Sunday afternoon at the speedway. Time trials start at 1 00 P M with races at 2 00 P M under AMA rules. Notable entrants include Don Smith and BB from Cabin John Md along with Sabine from Gaithersburg Md and riders from Washington Baltimore Pa and Va.
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Winchester Motorcyces Club
American Motorcycle Association
Cabin John
George Sabine
Lad Froom
Gaithersburg
Whip” Willet
Washington, D. C
Ted Boyd
Randallstown
Johnny Hostetter
Altoona
Joe Duke
Slide” Guill
Richmond
Va., “Speed” Balderston
Vern” Degrange
Roger Stottlemyer
Baltimore
Joe Louis Declared Fit for Army Service
Chicago October 15 Joe Louis heavyweight champion was pronounced physically fit for army service after an examination at Provident Hospital. He weighed 216 1/2 pounds, about 12 pounds more than before his last bout with Lou Nova on September 29. Induction date depends on draft queue.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
Provident Hospital
Louis
Lou Nova
Nnn
Fights Last Night By US Associated Press
In Washington D C Chalky Wright out pointed Leo Rodak in a 133 1 2 to 132 12 decision. Fred Apostoli stopped El Brooksman in the sixth round at 159 to 162. Mike Evans outpointed Slugger White in Philadelphia. Sidney Walker defeated agared Spiegel in New York at 135 1 2 to 131.
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Associated Press
D. C
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Leo Rodak
Chicago
Fred Apostoli
San Francisco
el. Brooksman
Washington
Philadelphia
Mike Evans
Zivic Named to Fight Robinson in Ten Round Non Title Bout
Fritz Zivic of Pittsburgh, former welterweight champion, was chosen by promoter Mike Jacobs to replace Red Cochrane as Ray Sugar Robinsons opponent in a ten round non title bout at the Golden October 31. Cochrane declined after his manager Willie Gilzenberg received a six month suspension in New York state for instructing his fighter to back off early in a recent match with Lew Jenkins.
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New York
Fritzie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Mike Jacobs
Red Cochrane
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Cochrane
Willie Gilzenberg
Lew Jenkins
Open Fall Meet At Charles Town On December 1
Charles Town will host an eighteen day fall horse racing meet from December 1 to December 20 under the Charles Town Jockey Club. A. J. Boyle cautioned owners and trainers to await stall notification before shipping. Demand for stalls signals a high horse turnout, with renovations ongoing around the grand stand and clubhouse areas.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc
A. J. Boyle
Charles Town Jockey Club
Boyle
Big Field Set For Jalopy Meet At William Grove
More than 30 drivers filed entries for the second annual modified jalopy claiming race at Williams Grove Speedway on Sunday with twice that many expected for the half mile oval final program. Entries range from 1927 Model T Fords to 1932 V-8s and include Model A Fords Chevrolets DeSotos Chryslers and Buicks. Roy Richwine owner of the speedway announced race officials including William Smith Nathanicsburg assistant steward H Clay Hall Mechanicsburg referee George Kelbaugh York starter Wilbur Arbogast Mechanicsburg chief scorer William Finkee York chief pit steward Harry Long Carlisle pit steward George Dietrich Lancaster chief timer and Pat Brooke Dallas Tex Tiny Parry Lebanon as announcers.
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William Rove
Williamsrove Speedway
Emmett Shelley
Carlisle
Roy Richwine
STOP Sign Message Reminds Drivers to Stop in Virginia
Virginia State Police warn drivers that STOP on signs means complete halt not just slow down. They urge full obedience to avoid accidents and fines as motorists ignore the word in busy areas and intersections.
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Virginia
City plans racing venue upgrades ahead of December meeting
The article notes rebuilding and resurfacing work to precede the December meeting. Management aims to provide improvements and refinements for horsemen and racegoers as rapidly as conditions permit, with other renovations delayed until early next year.
Stanford Still The Best Team In Pacific Coast Football
The Pacific Coast Conference standings show Stanford as the top offense with 285.3 yards per game despite a loss to Oregon State. California leads in defense at 138 yards allowed per game. Washington State rises to first in forward passing after a win at Washington, while Idaho pools strong pass defense allowing 58 yards per game. The Benioff seismograph from Cal Tech is cited as the most modern instrument.
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Ctors
American Football Statistical Bureau
Stanford
Oregon State
California
Washington State
Santa Clara
Washington
Idaho
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Deak Morse
St. Johnsbury
Ossie Solem
Syracuse
Esso
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Rew Jersey
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Legion
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P.C
Caromel
C.P
Elizabeth
Liz) Whitney
Jack Whitney
Norfolk
Winchester Club
Williams Grove Speedway
Zwic
William Grove
U.S
Goodyear Service Store
S. Braddock St. Phene
Coca-Cola Company
Winchester
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Valley Avenue
Ellis E. Harbaugh
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