Frankie improvises on veal cutlet amid town buzz
A chaotic late October report sketches Frankie Finkwich subsisting on a liquid diet as a reporter visits the team quarters and notes him working his way through a veal cutlet. The column also mentions Johnny Ray planning a California subplot and ongoing feuds between Johnny Ray and Jimmy Johnston over Abe Simh.
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Frankie Finkwich
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Johnny Ray
Billy Conn
Jimmy Johnston
Ray
Cleve
Johnston
Abe Simbh
Minneapolis
Gophers
Dense Flash of Insight Hints at Seeing Beyond Sight
The fragment cites Ralph Stahlenecker of Easton Pa noting perception beyond looking, comparing seeing in darkness to a lightning flash and critiquing a football fan's blindness. The quotation frames imperfect vision as a metaphor for insight and awareness.
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Easton Pa
Free Press
Dunking theme at national convention sparks talk
Irregular garbled report mentions Irving Jaffee speed skater addressing a national dunking association event and references Johnny Weisaller and a sinker swim. It notes Pittsburgh Post editor Havey Le questioning Pitt’s schedule and hints at a Dodge Yonkers event with a Manhattan college halfback and Parsons U. game remarks.
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Pittsburgh Postute
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Dodge Yonkers
Charlie Atu
Manhat College
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Parsons U. Vs. l
Grene Crain Tops Texas Grid Ads Record
Grene Crain, a standout in running, is also the department’s top advertising salesman. He and two others boosted football program advertising revenue, Crain alone bringing in about $1,500 more than any previous total.
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Grene Crain
Texas Athletic Department
Easy Crain
Spotlight on Local Sports Picks For Grid Season
The column touts perfect seven for seven college football picks and lists selections across many matches. It includes W and M vs George Washington, VPI vs VMI, and Notre Dame vs Illinois among others with confident judgments and caveats about weather and form.
Fights Last Night In Elizabeth and Philadelphia
Danny Cox outpointed Charlie Wright in Elizabeth New Jersey while Freddy Harris defeated Mike in Philadelphia Johnny Dean outpointed Harrisburg competitor in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. results show multiple weight classes and regional bouts with close decisions.
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Philadlephia
Handley Hosts Fort Hill In Homecoming Grid Tilt Here
Handley and Fort Hill meet in Winchester tomorrow for a homecoming clash as the Judges seek revenge after last year. Fort Hill, defending CVAL champions, boasts a big line while Handley eyes a key victory on home soil and hopes to ride momentum from a 14 0 win by Allegany over Handley.
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Fort Hill Sentinel
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Panthers Beat Berkeley Springs In Panhandle Clash
In Charles Town West Virginia Berkeley Springs Indians led by Coach Sleepy Glenn were shut out 12 0 by the Purple Panthers. The loss muddies the Panhandle race as Berkeley Springs had defeated Martinsburg and Martinsburg beat Charles Town with Harpers Ferry left to decide standings before Nov 7 and Thanksgiving Day games.
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Wallet Returned After Illini Theft Surprise
Charles Towde of East St. Louis was surprised when police returned his wallet containing 38 dollars that had been stolen by a pickpocket. Towde said he did not realize it was missing.
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Charles Towde
Towde
This Week's Virginia Grid Slate
Friday Roanoke at Apprentice School night. George Washington at Norfolk night. Saturday W and L Tech at Lynchburg. v M T at Richmond Maryville at Emory and Henry Randolph Macon at Wofford.
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Norfolk
W. & L. Tech
Lynchburg
Richmond
Maryville
Emory & Henry
Randolph Macon
Wofford
George Washington Faces William and Mary in Norfolk
George Washington University meets William and Mary College on a neutral field in Norfolk to open the second Southern Conference schedule after a scoreless tie with Washington and Lee on a muddy field two weeks earlier.
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William and Mary College
Norfolk
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Roanoke College Hosts Newport News Apprentice Tonight
Roanoke College faces Newport News Apprentice School in Newport News tonight as a potent Roanoke defense meets Apprentice's high scoring offense. The Maroons have won three of four games while averaging about 11 points per game, and Apprentice has allowed only about five points per game.
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Roanoke College
Newport News Apprentice School
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Maroons
VMI and Richmond Set For Weekend Rematch
The Virginia Military Institute Fighting Squadron travels to face the University of Richmond after last year’s 9-7 defeat. Both teams seek a turnaround amid a season of hard luck with a deciding showdown anticipated this weekend.
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Virginia Military Institute
University of Richmond
Richmond
Washington and Lee to Meet Virginia Tech in 38th Grid Clash
Washington and Lee and Virginia Tech renew their Old Dominion rivalry in Lynchburg on neutral ground for the 38th time. VPI leads the series 18 to 16 with 4 ties dating to 1895, and last year Tech beat the Generals 21 to 7 after a slow start.
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Generals
Midget make car removal baffles Chicago sergeant
Two policemen explain to their sergeant that they moved a car parked before a crosswalk by lifting it at both ends and carrying it to a legal parking place. They call it a midget make, prompting astonishment.
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Intersectional Contest For Redskins Sunday
The first intersectional contest for the Washington Redskins will be provided Sunday by the Cleveland Rams at Griffith Stadium. Led by Coach Dutch Clark, the Rams boast one of their strongest teams, with Johnny Drake and Parker Hall starring in the backfield and aerial attack. The Redskins, fresh off a 21 17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, feature Sammy Baugh and Andy Farkas as they hit their stride. Veterans like Bob Masterson and Bob McChesney anchor the line, with Ed Cifers, Joe Aguirre, and Frank Clair among the rookies contributing. Fifteen thousand seats are available for the game.
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Beagle Locks Telephone Line In Vevay Mystery
In Vevay Indiana a beagle named Fanny knocked the telephone off the hook and barked at the instrument prompting a morning call to the newspaper office. The incident prompted a quirky exchange as operator Mrs Edward Mead relayed the scene to reporter Richard Henry. The piece also notes a Q and A about the White Caps a lawless group active around 1880 smoothing manners in southern Indiana with white paper caps and masks.
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Berryville Bobcats Upset Mt. Vernon 6-0 on Home Field
Berryville defense stifled Mt. Vernon in the first half and John Lee sparked a fourth quarter drive with a 20 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Bill Lee failed on the extra point as Berryville extended its win streak to three games.
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Pombers Face Tough Opponent as Undefeated Streak Stands
The Winchester Brown Bombers, 1940 Northern Virginia and nearby West Virginia champions, prepare to meet the Indian Athletic Club of Washington at Park Stadium on Sunday. A large crowd is expected as the Bombers seek to remain unscored on this season while the Indians, eager for a rematch, bring former colored college stars. Kickoff is at 3 o'clock.
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Northern Virginia
West Virginia
Indian Athletic Club of
Washington
Park Stadium
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Indians
Bombers
Afternoon News Late News Pulse From The Star Timing
The Star notes the late press time across multiple cities with 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans marking the afternoon edition update.
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Balkans
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