Minor league managers rise to big league posts in baseball
New York Mirror writer Dan Parker notes a shift in baseball from veteran big leaguers to managers promoted from minor leagues. Doc Prothro with the Phillies and Ray Blades with the Cardinals lead a trend seen across clubs including the Browns Tigers Indians and Indians farm systems. Del Baker Oscar Vitt are cited as recent examples.
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Dan Parker
The
New York Mirror
Parker
Doc Prothro
Phils
Memphis
Little Rock
Ray Blades
Rochester
Columbus
Browns
Fred Haney
Toledo
Tigers
del Baker
Mickey Cochrane
Beaumont
Indians
Oscar Vitt
Yankees
Newark
Frisch Eyes Return to New York Giants in Baseball Rumors
At the minor league convention in New Orleans speculation centers on Frankie Frisch returning to the Giants to replace Pancho Snyder with Bill Terry likely arranging a working agreement. Other chatter involves waiver rule changes, Burleigh Grimes linking Montreal and Brooklyn, and Brooklyn broadcasting games in 1939 40. Pinky Whitney and Rabbit Marinaville touted for Oklahoma City and Albany managerial posts.
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New Orleans
U.?i
Frankie Frisch
Fordham Flash
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Bill Terry
Giant
Pancho Snyder
Pelicans
Frisch
Snyder
New York Yankees
Burleigh Grimes
Montreal Royals
Montreal
Brooklyn
Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
New York
W. G. Bramham
Durham
N. C
Landis
Bramham
Pinky” Whitney
Oklahoma City
Phillies
Rabbit” Maranville
Albany
Brown and Columbia meet at Baker's Field in 1932
In 1932 Brown defeated Columbia 7 to 6 at Baker's Field New York. Both teams were undefeated before the game and Brown led with the victory while the season record remained intact for Columbia and Brown.
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Brown
Columbia
Baker's Field
New York
A. Brown
al Foreman
Ruby Levine
Foreman
Levine
Reds add Wilson and McKechnie to nose for pennant
Columnist Bill Dooly argues the 1939 Reds gain brains with Jimmy Wilson as coach and Bill McKechnie guiding, noting minor leaguers seek pay and seasoned managers face bids. He asserts Cincinnati could clinch the pennant with this strategic duo, despite skeptics.
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Cincinnati Reds
Bill Dooly
Philadelphia Record
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Rhinelanders
Reds
James Tecumseh Wilson
Dooly
Wilson
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati
McKechnie
Pleasantville teacher visits family and Ohio political figures
Miss Mary Wells, a Pleasantville teacher, spent the weekend with her parents A C Wells in Maplewood while Dr E E LeFever, Athens County representative elect, attended a Columbus Republican caucus. Mrs Mollie LeFever heads home to Texas after visiting relatives. a flaming meteor was seen near Ottawa Ontario at night with a bacon-like hiss.
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Mary Wells
Pleasantville
A. C. Wells
Maplewood
E. E. LeFever
Athens County
Columbus
Mollie LeFever
E. W. LeFever
Cisco
Texas
Ottawa
Ont
Detroit Bids For Olympics 1944 Host City Try
Detroit officials announce a serious bid to host the 1944 Olympic Games with support from automobile firms civic groups and the Detroit chamber of commerce. London also confirms a bid. Swiss consul Victor Nef and Finnish consul Kaarlon Kuusamo outline plans for the 1940 winter and 1940 summer games in San Moritz and Helsingfors.
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New York
U.P
Detroit
Fred Matthaei
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
London
Victor Nef
Switzerland
San Moritz
Kaarlon Kuusamo
Helsingfors
Davey O'Brien To Receive Trophy
Davey O'Brien, a 150 pound quarterback from Texas Christian University, is to receive the John W. Heisman memorial trophy tonight. Six hundred experts nationwide selected O'Brien as the year's most valuable player. He hinted at possible offers to play professional football but doubted any would materialize.
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New York
U.P
Davey O’brien
Texas Christian University
O’brien
Freshmen Football Rebellion Quelled At Pitt
University of Pittsburgh freshmen football players end their tuition revolt after Business Manager John Weber pledges free tuition for 1938 39 with later payments required like other students. Players stay after being promised extra work to cover future tuition while protesting promissory notes. They now work 14 hours weekly for about 48 dollars to meet living costs.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
University of Pittsburgh
John Weber
Pitt
Weber
Ohio College Opens Season With Mixed Results
Ohio Northern defeated Giffin Junior College 57 to 25 in the opener while Cedarville lost to Alfred Holbrook 42 to 24. Miami Redskins beat Transylvania 32 to 13 under new coach Wilbur Ewbank as schedules begin across the Ohio Conference with several key matchups this week.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio
Ohio Northern
Giffin
Polar Bears
Cedarville
Alfred Holbrook
Manchester
Holbrook
Morehead Teachers Quint
Kentucky
Miami Redskins
Wilbur Ewbank
Transylvania
Ohio Kentucky
Ohio Wesleyan
Muskingum
Miami
Indiana
Ashland
Kenyon
Armstrong Kaye Victor At Cleveland
Henry Armstrong defending the welterweight title in Cleveland defeated Al Manfredo of Fresno in nine minutes and 45 seconds on a Christmas benefit card. Ambers, Sarron, and Krieger also won while discussions for a rematch with Ambers focused on the welterweight title.
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Cleveland
U.P
Henry Armstrong
Perpetual Motion
Fresno
Cal
Armstrong
al Manfredo
Tony la Branch
Manfredo
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Petey Sarron
Birmingham
Ala
Sally Krieger
New York
National Boxing Association
Henry
Ambers
Frankie Wallace
Wallace
Sarron
Mike Gamiere
Krieger
Carmen Barth
Eddie Mead Armstrong
Mike Jacobs
Armstrong- Ambers
al Weill
Alfred Social and Personal Notes from Alfred Families
Alfred Social and Personal items recount visits by Alfred residents to relatives in neighboring towns. Families mentioned include Guthrie Bentz Reeder Schreiber and Findling groups. Local illness updates note Henry Weaver and Mrs Media Morris recovering. Alfred Grange to meet December 8.
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Alfred — Will Story
Burlingham
H. E. Guthrie
C. E. Woode
Pomeroy
William Bentz
Alfred Grange
Ernest
Story
Helen
Frank Guthrie
Nina Robinson
W. E. Robinson
Sarah Estella Findling
E. M. Pierce
Oscar Findling
Coolville
Henry Weaver
Media Morris
Joe Doland
McLemore Praises Dickinson Football Ratings
In Los Angeles the writer admires Prof Frank G Dickinson of Illinois who released national football ratings ranking Notre Dame first at 27.72 and listed Duke, Tennessee, USC, Oklahoma, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas Christian, Alabama, Carnegie Tech and Pittsburgh with scores. He jokes about his own poor forecasts and proposes combining systems.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Frank G. Dickinson
University of Illinois
Champaign
Dickinson
Notre Dame
Duke
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Michigan
Minnesota
Texas Christian
Alabama
Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh
T.C.U
Southern California
Christmas Gi Bargains Ad Offers Free Theater and Manicure Tickets
The ad lists Athens and Nelsonville residents who can claim free tickets to Shines Athena and the Majestic Theater in Nelsonville, plus free manicures at Steppe's Beauty Parlor Athens. Call the store within 48 hours to redeem. Also promotes Mrs Littleton's chocolates, Bibles from Logan's, and Tops in Underwear Gifts Barbizon and Miss New Yorker.
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Athens
Shines Athena
Nelsonville
Majestic Theater
Steppe’s
Merchants
Barbizon
Miss New Yorker
Messenger
Schines Athena
Vicinity
Athens Industrial League Results and Local News
In Athens the Industrial League schedules show team matchups with times across December, featuring Buckeye Cafeteria Infantry Mt Zion Mar Cin ko Woodworth Shoes and others. Omaha reports note a spike in naturalization classes amid European strife, plus a quirky fact about male butterflies bearing scent pouches on their wings.
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Buckeye Cafeteria
Infantry
Mt. Zion
Marcinko
Hawkins
Shade
Motorcycle Club
Woodworth Shoes
Battery "C
State Hospital
Luckoffs
Battery “C
Varsity Billiards
Bucckeye Cafeteria
Hawkins Service
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Athens Messenger
Cardinals
Sports Service Bureau
18Th St
Washington, D. C
Gabby Street
Leo Durocher
Buster
Miami Quintet
Ohio University - Marshall
Navy
Schine
Athena Theater
Bill Lee
Chicago
AUP
Big Bill Lee
Chicago Cubs
Armstrong Kaye Victor
Alfred
McLemore
Henry McLemore
California Tech
Iowa
Furman
DePaul
Sewanee
California
Santa Anita
Ptts A
Erararars
F. R. Beasley
McFarlands
Westinghouse
Modern Appliance Co
McHenry'’s
Ethel Ralph
Athena Ticket
Farm Bureau Association
Depot St
BUICK
Buick CO
Maytag
Carpenter
Maytag Co
Mother
Kerr Hardware
Steppe's
Zenners
Prince Matchabelli
Jean
Mrs. Robi
Hess
Athena
NEW Royal
Leadway Coffee
Logan's
Cornells Spo
SOS
VSS
PERE
Sak
Measses
Arna
Save
Mac Chevrolet
Hallett
Mgr
Fred R. Beasley
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Glen D. Thomas
IO Gros
Firestone
White Seal Oil Co
A Schick
Elgin, Waltham
Dorothy Vorhees
Majestice
Glen Thomas
Mae Chevrolet
J. C. Halleett
A. B. Neiman and Sons
Zenn
Mra
Wesley Hawk
Majestic Ticket
SSR
SOS Srs Ya Nore
MSA
DIAL
Athens Lumber Co
Baldwin-Story
Clark
Summers
Swansons
N. Court
FORD
R. Beasley
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
W. Union
Homer Baird
McParland Chevrolet
Zenith
Wright's
Court St
Parker Brothers
R.C.A
Stewart- Warner
Ben Rosenberg
Steppe
Athens S Co. Farm Bureau
Dad
DELCO
Lila Miller
Alva Haning F. R. Beasley
Philco
Athens, Nelsonville
Logan and Glouster
McFarland Chevrolet
Maud Rutherford
Steeppe
Johnson
N. Shafer
Nellie Gentry
Wheaton Hardware Co
Athens Co
Farm Bureau Assoc
Depot Bt
Wm. G. Bradburn
Typewriter
Worstell
Zenners Toyland
Yardley
Clines
Bulova
Harman
Charles Maples
Jacobs Ree
Cox Bros
Logans. Me
BNOW
Childs
Wheatons Novelty Dept
People's Bank
Carpenter Studio
Blench Linton
Whitmore
Buchtel Rd
Clara Keeney
Westinghouse wastieFa
Westinghouse Ironers
Forrest Brandenburg
Majestic
Cliff Brown
Lon Lane
Majesetie Ticket
Toyland
Carpenter Home
Nelsonville, Ohio
Carpenter Hardware
Cable
Elizabeth Cummins
ARS SA
Sant
Siemer's
Athens Industrial League
Omaha
Neb
Europe
Stauffer
Little
Entwistle Dalton
Luckoffs Nelson
Kk Smith
Krivesti
Verity
Sprague
Hudson
A R. Carmichael
Carmichael
Eeree
Tota Motorcycle Club- Grones Emeeneeeeesee
Stanley
Snedden
Gabriel
McBride
Burson
Heer
Industrial League
Ape ‘Otals
Lk Infantry
F Jones
Osborn
Mckay Ee
Hardman Wetter
Joachim Eee
Smith
Varsity
Spaulding
Rice
David
Courey Boibage Suedoveukdeus
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