The Pittsburgh Press (October 31, 1940)
BETTORS FAVOR ROOSEVELT; ODDS ON G.O.P. IN STATE
New York, Oct. 31 (UP) –
C. Woodruff Valentine Co., betting commissioners, today quoted the following odds on the election:
Roosevelt backers are offering 9 to 5 and Willkie backers are asking 12 to 5 on the national election.
New York was quoted 7 to 5 take your choice. Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana were quoted 7 to 5 for Willkie.