1940 in Michigan

none 1940 1940 Events from the year 1940 in Michigan. 3 Top stories The Associated Press polled editors of its member newspapers in Michigan and ranked the state's top news stories of 1940 as follows:Storm Highlights Michigan News The Battle Creek Enquirer and News Ted Peck January 1, 1941 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37114618/storm_highlights_michigan_news/ Newspapers.com The Armistice Day storm that killed 67 persons and destroyed five vessels on Lake MichiganCity of Flint Aground in Gale; Freighter Is Wrecked in Lake The Ludington Daily News November 12, 1940 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37115771/city_of_flint_aground_in_gale/ Newspapers.comRescue 17 Men From Freighter; Toll Is Three Ships and 68 Men The Ludington Daily News November 13, 1940 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37115846/rescue_17_men_from_freighter_toll_is/ Newspapers.com The indictment of Frank McKay, Michigan's Republican national committeeman on federal mail fraud charges Michigan's contribution to the national defense effort, including conversion of automobile manufacturing facilities to the production of airplanes, tanks, and machine guns; draft registration of 672,000 men; national guardsmen called to a year's training; and Henry Ford expressing his view on the new war The November 5 election, including the defeat of 81-year-old Governor Luren Dickinson by Democrat Murray Van Wagoner; widespread ballot-splitting; and a victory for advocates of a statewide civil service system The indictment of numerous Detroit and Wayne County officials on graft charges, including Wayne County Prosecutor Duncan C. McRea, Detroit Mayor Richard Reading, Wayne County Sheriff Thomas C. Wilcox, and Detroit Police Superintendent Fred Frahm 1940 Detroit Tigers season, including the declaration of young players to be free agents, the American League pennant, Bobo Newsom's performance, and defeat in the 1940 World Series Wendell Willkie's visit to Michigan, where he was targeted with tomatoes, eggs and other objects, and his narrow victory over Franklin Roosevelt in the November 5 vote count in Michigan Tom Harmon's All-American performance for the 1940 Michigan Wolverines football team The service of Matilda Dodge Wilson as the first woman to serve as Michigan's Lieutenant Governor, a position she held from January 1, 1940, to January 1, 1941 The defeat of Michigan Attorney General Thomas Read in his campaign for renomination by a bloc seeking to end "boss rule" of the state's Republican Party Other stories receiving votes included a political fight over the extent of state aid for the care and treatment of crippled children; a murder-suicide of Wayne County Judge Robert Sage and two of his associates; the 1940 Census results entitling Michigan to an additional congressman and showed a population shift away from urban districts; Congressional approval for construction of the Mackinac Bridge; and the appointment of former Governor Frank Murphy to the U.S. Supreme Court. Office holders State office holders Governor of Michigan: Luren Dickinson (Republican) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: Matilda Dodge Wilson (Republican) Michigan Attorney General: Thomas Read (Republican) Michigan Secretary of State: Harry Kelly (Republican) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: Howard Nugent (Republican) Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: George E. Bushnell Mayors of major cities Mayor of Detroit: Edward Jeffries (Republican) Mayor of Grand Rapids: George W. Welsh (Republican) Mayor of Flint: Harry M. Comins/Oliver Tappin/William Osmund Kelly Mayor of Lansing: Max A. Templeton Mayor of Dearborn: John Carey Mayor of Saginaw: John W. Symons, Jr. Mayor of Ann Arbor: Walter C. Sadler Federal office holders U.S. Senator from Michigan: Prentiss M. Brown (Democrat) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Arthur Vandenberg (Republican) House District 1: Rudolph G. Tenerowicz (Democrat) House District 2: Earl C. Michener (Republican) House District 3: Paul W. Shafer (Republican) House District 4: Clare Hoffman (Republican) House District 5: Bartel J. Jonkman (Republican) House District 6: William W. Blackney (Republican) House District 7: Jesse P. Wolcott (Republican) House District 8: Fred L. Crawford (Republican) House District 9: Albert J. Engel (Republican) House District 10: Roy O. Woodruff (Republican) House District 11: Frederick Van Ness Bradley (Republican) House District 12: Frank Eugene Hook (Democrat) House District 13: Clarence J. McLeod (Republican) House District 14: Louis C. Rabaut (Democrat) House District 15: John D. Dingell Sr. (Democrat) House District 16: John Lesinski Sr. (Democrat) House District 17: George Anthony Dondero (Republican) Population Companies The following is a list of major companies based in Michigan in 1940. Company1940 sales (millions)1940 net earnings (millions) Headquarters Core businessGeneral Motors DetroitAutomobilesFord Motor CompanynanaFord was a privately held company until 1956. Accordingly, its financial results for 1940 were not made public. AutomobilesChrysler AutomobilesStudebaker Corp. AutomobilesBriggs Mfg. Co. DetroitAutomobile parts supplierS. S. Kresge RetailHudson Motor Car Co. DetroitAutomobiles Detroit Edison Electric utilityMichigan Bell Telephone utilityKellogg's Battle CreekBreakfast cerealParke-Davis DetroitPharmaceuticalREO Motor Car Co. LansingAutomobilesBurroughs Adding Machine Business machines Sports Baseball 1940 Detroit Tigers season – Under manager Del Baker, the Tigers compiled a 90–64 record, won the American League pennant, and were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1940 World Series.1940 Detroit Tigers Statistics Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1940.shtml Left fielder Hank Greenberg led Major League Baseball (MLB) with 150 RBIs, 99 extra-base hits, and a .674 slugging percentage. Center fielder Barney McCosky led MLB with 200 hits and 19 triples.1940 MLB Batting Leaders Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com October 19, 2019 https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/1940-batting-leaders.shtml Greenberg and McCosky both compiled .340 batting averages. Bobo Newsom led the pitching staff with at 21-5 record, a 2.83 earned run average, and 164 strikeouts. 1940 Michigan Wolverines baseball season - Under head coach Ray Fisher, the Wolverines compiled a 10–12 record.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 70 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead Charles Pinka was the team captain.2012 Record Book, p. 13. American football 1940 Detroit Lions season – Under head coach Potsy Clark, the Lions compiled a 5–5–1 record. The team's statistical leaders included Whizzer White led the team with 514 rushing yards, 461 passing yards, and 32 points scored, and Lloyd Cardwell with 349 receiving yards.1940 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com July 9, 2017 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1940.htm 1940 Michigan Wolverines football team – Under head coach Fritz Crisler, the Wolverines compiled a 7-1 record and were ranked No. 3 in the final AP Poll. Tom Harmon won the 1940 Heisman Trophy.https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1940fbt.htm 1940 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan July 10, 2017 1940 Michigan State Spartans football team – Under head coach Charlie Bachman the Spartans compiled a 3–4–1 record.1940 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 16, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1940-schedule.html 1940 Detroit Titans football team – Under head coach Gus Dorais, the Titans compiled a 7–2 record.1940 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 23, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1940-schedule.html 1940 Wayne State Tartars football team - Under head coach Joe Gembis, the team compiled a 4–1–3 record. 1940 Central Michigan Bearcats football team - Under head coach Ron Finch, the team compiled a 4–3–1 record. 1940 Western State Broncos football team - Under head coach Mike Gary, the team compiled a 2–5 record. 1940 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team - Under head coach Elton Rynearson, the team compiled a 1–5–1 record. Basketball 1939–40 Detroit Titans men's basketball team – Bob Calihan, the Titans' 6-foot, 4-inch center, concluded his playing career with 332 points in 24 games. In three seasons with the Titans, Calihan scored 795 points in 63 games.Record Performance by Calihan Highlights Detroit's Cage Season Detroit Free Press John N. Sabo March 12, 1940 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37498831/record_performance_by_calihan/ Newspapers.com 1939–40 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team – Under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, the Wolverines compiled a 13–7 record. James Rae led the team with 199 points. Ice hockey 1939–40 Detroit Red Wings season – Under head coach Jack Adams, the Red Wings compiled a 16–26–6 record. Syd Howe led the team with 14 goals, 23 assists, and 37 points. Tiny Thompson was the team's goalkeeper in 46 of 48 games. Ebbie Goodfellow was the team captain.1939-40 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey Reference.com October 19, 2019 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1940.html Boat racing APBA Gold Cup – Sidney Allen won the Gold Cup in the Hotsy Totsy III. Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race – The yawl Manitou, skippered by James Rowland Lowe, won the annual yacht race on July 14, setting a new record time of 32 hours, 45 minutes. Boxing Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title in four matches against Arturo Godoy (February 9, split decision), Johnny Paychek (March 29, TKO), Arturo Godoy (June 20, TKO), and Al McCoy (December 16, corner retirement). Golfing Michigan Open - Emerick Kocsis won the Michigan Open on August 18 at the Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan Chronology of events January February February 19 - Republican Bartel J. Jonkman was elected in a special election to fill the vacancy left by Republican U.S. Congressman Carl E. Mapes's death in office on December 12, 1939.Our Campaigns - MI District 05 - Special Election https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=617629 Our Campaigns May 14, 2020 March April May June July August September September 10 - The gubernatorial primaries occurred for the November 5th election. The results: Democratic primary - Murray Van Wagoner becomes the Democratic nominee for governor, defeating Eugene Van Antwerp.Our Campaigns - MI Governor - D Primary Race - Sept 10, 1940 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=809043 Our Campaigns May 14, 2020 Republican primary - Luren Dickinson becomes the Republican nominee for governor, defeating Thomas Read.Our Campaigns - MI Governor - R Primary Race - Sept 10, 1940 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=809044 Our Campaigns May 14, 2020 October November November 5 - A number of elections occurred, including: President of the United States - Republican nominee Wendell Willkie defeats incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Michigan with 49.85% of the popular vote. Willkie is defeated by Roosevelt nationally.https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=1940&fips=26&off=0&elect=0&f=0 1940 Presidential General Election Results - Michigan May 14, 2020 United States Senate - Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg was re-elected. United States House of Representatives - All of Michigan's 17 U.S. Representatives won re-election except for Republican Clarence J. McLeod, who was defeated by Democrat George D. O'Brien. In the delegation, there were five Democrats and twelve Republicans. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1940election.pdf Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 1924 Clerk.house.gov May 14, 2020 Michigan Governor - Democratic nominee Murray Van Wagoner defeated incumbent Republican Governor Luren Dickinson.Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 05, 1940 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=114901 Our Campaigns May 14, 2020 December Births January 31 - George Mans, American football player and coach, in Detroit February 15 - Leon Ware, songwriter and producer for Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, in Detroit February 19 - Smokey Robinson, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group The Miracles, in Detroit May 10 - Stephen M. Ross, real estate developer and sports team owner, in Detroit May 10 - Wayne Dyer, self-help author and a motivational speaker, in Detroit May 12 - Norman Whitfield, songwriter and producer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" ) credited with creating the Motown sound, in Harlem, New York City July 6 - Rex Cawley, gold medalist 400 meter hurdles at 1964 Summer Olympics, in Highland Park, MI August 22 - Bill McCartney, American football coach and the founder of the Promise Keepers men's ministry, in Riverview, MI August 29 - Bennie Maupin, jazz multireedist, in Detroit October 16 - Dave DeBusschere, Basketball Hall of Fame, in Detroit November 2 - Ed Budde, American football guard 5× AFL All-Star, in Highland Park, MI November 11 - Dennis Coffey, guitarist known for his 1971 Top 10 hit single "Scorpio", in Detroit Deaths August 18 - Walter Chrysler, founder of Chrysler Corporation, at age 65 in Kings Point, NY See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em