M'Cormick tops NL in runs batted in for 1939 season
Frank McCormick of the Cincinnati Reds led the National League with 128 RBIs in 156 games. The season saw Johnny Mize win the batting title with a .626 slugging percentage, while Dolf Camilli led in walks and other players set mark timings across teams including the Cardinals and Giants.
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Officials Spark in Collegiate Basketball Debut
Mitch's Musings praises Dan Tehan and newcomer Jack Gorham for strong officiating in college games. Letter-writer H. H. Townsend concurs, noting Gorham's smooth first front-line appearance in the Wabash game and urging more referees like him to fill a current dearth of talent.
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Kamouris Sent to Newark Bears in IL deal
New York Giants announced the sale of Alex Kamouris and Tom Adden to the Newark Bears of the International League. The move completes a trade in which Mickey Witek was sent to the Bears for two players and cash. Witek had been named IL most valuable player for 1939. Northwestern plans 1:30 start times for all November home football games to avoid last quarter darkness. Doc Parshall of Urbana tops harness racing with 57 wins in 1938.
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Deaths and visits feature McArthur notes in brief
Miss Mollie Lyle aged 80 dies Tuesday. Funeral Thursday at two from the Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Graham officiating. Miss Sadie Hayes aged 84 dies Monday. services held at two o’clock Wednesday with Rev. H. S. Harold presiding. Local families and visitors share Christmas gatherings and travels in Columbus Athens Greenfield Beckley and Dayton.
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Oak Hill
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York’s Big Day in Tigers Pinch Hit Slugging Feat
Rudy York, central to Detroit’s shifting lineup in 1939, delivered a dramatic bases loaded homer as the lone pinch hitter to connect for a grand slam in that season.
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Soldiers Must Play Too in Paris Recreation Footballs Request
The French Sports Association appeals for 10 000 footballs to be sent to troops behind the front for recreation periods. The move aims to keep soldiers active and morale high while stationed near Paris.
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Valentin Campolo Debuts in Newark as Wild Bull of Pampas
Argentine heavyweight Valentin Campolo, hailed as Jimmy Johnston’s latest white hope, will make his United States ring debut January 29 at Laurel Gardens Newark NJ in a 10 round bout. He trains under Firpo’s praise and eyes a first opponent likely from Jim Robinson Nick Fiorentino Gus Dorazio or Al Boris.
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Height is Big Asset for Court Quintet
Kansas coach Dr. Forrest Allen notes his team lacks height but faces a trend of taller players across major conferences. Stars like 6 foot 8 inch John Freiberger and 6 foot 7 inch Henry Anderson illustrate a league-wide shift toward rebounding advantage, shot elevation, and faster play with height.
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North Carolina
Five Teams Tie for Lead in Cleveland Six Day Cycle Race
In Cleveland the six day cycle race ends the first hour with five teams tied for top standings. Audy and Moretti lead sprint points as the top duo, with six teams positioned behind them and tied at 1284 miles. Standings include Audy Moretti 422 points and Walthour Crossley 370. Peden Peden 328. Rodman Thomas 241. Vaccino OBrien 224.
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Giants Star Duff Sees Baby Daughter on Return Home
Milwaukee return home brings field goal specialist Ward Duff of the New York Giants to meet his baby daughter for the first time after arriving for the National League playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Daily Double at tracks and NHL standings
Daily Double bets are usually on the first and second races at most tracks. winning requires selecting the winners of both races, with tickets costing two dollars and sales ending about ten minutes before post time. NHL standings use a point system: two points for a win and one for a draw or tie. Sonja Henie was born April 8 1912 in Oslo Norway. Heinie Groh played third base for the Reds in all eight games of the 1919 World Series.
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Redlegs Sign Red Barrett for 1940 Pitching Depth
Cincinnati Reds announced the signing of right handed pitcher Charles Red Barrett for 1940. Barrett becomes the twelfth Red and seventh pitcher added. The club also sent right hander Henry Johnson to Birmingham in exchange for Cyril Butch Moran, a young first baseman who played with Muskogee last year.
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Butch” Moran
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Frisch Accepts Salary Cuts to Return as Pirates Manager
Frankie Frisch agreed to a $10,000 reduction in salary to manage again. He will earn $25,000 for baseball broadcasting in Boston and $15,000 to lead the Pirates this season.
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Tigers Begin Tapering Off for Orange Bowl Prep
Missouri football eased into light work ahead of the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech with one end Bob Orr nursing a back strain but likely to start. Tulane's Sugar Bowl hopes dented by three player losses including Ralph Wenzel and Millard White. Bob Glass’ injury could sideline him. Southern California held its first Rose Bowl prep scrimmage under new coach Howard Jones, focusing on defense then a passing drill with Grenny Lansdell. Tennessee tightens secret practices as it shifts to pass defense.
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McDougal Personal and Brief Social Notes
Sunday School at ten o clock and a watch service at church. Prayer service led by Rev G C Nutter from nine to ten. Guests bring soup crackers and table service for lunch. Multiple families and relatives spread through Athens Sugar Creek Marietta Columbus Nelsonville and Marionetta during Christmas visits.
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Breaks to decide tilt in Sun Bowl clash
Dixie Howell predicts breaks will determine Arizona State College’s January 1 game vs Catholic University in El Paso. He says the team is in good shape and aims to win, noting Catholic University’s large experienced squad and hard hitting fullback Rocco Pirro. Fullback Wayne Pitts, Tempe’s star, rushed for 457 yards, scored 52 points, and is rested for the showdown.
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Cubs Acquire Raffensberger From Cardinals In Cash Deal
Chicago Cubs announce the purchase of 22 year old left handed pitcher Kenneth Raffensberger from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Gene Lillard, shortstop Steve Mesner and an undisclosed cash amount.
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Chicago quits Big Ten football over corruption concerns
The University of Chicago trustees said the school could not continue Big Ten football and stay honest. They cited league rules and the alumni subsidization movement as making subsidization and fair competition impossible, leading to the decision to drop out of the program.
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Fordham Star Fortunato Wins Scholastic Gold
Angelo Fortunato Fordham quarterback one of 21 students awarded gold medals for scholastic excellence in the 1938 39 school year at New York university.
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Musical family ties link Evanston drum major to Victor's tune
Fred Elbel, drum major of Northwestern's football band, is Louis Elbel's nephew. Louis wrote The Victors, Michigan's famous fight song, connecting two rival Big Ten musical lineages.
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