Baseball reform sparks clash over night games and schedules
New ideas from Clark Griffith Larry MacPhail Sam Breadon and Gerry Nugent face skepticism from baseball officials. Bob Considine predicts the Cincinnati convention will reject Griffiths night games plan MacPhails post season seven teams idea and Breadons six day week labor scheme. MacPhail who pioneered night baseball doubts more than seven night dates in 77 home games.
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Big Ten All Conference Team Led by Nile Kinnick
Nile Kinnick named back of the year as Iowa star headlines a Big Ten all conference list announced by United Press. Ohio State's Don Scott and Michigan's Tom Harmon join Kinnick in the top backfield with backs from Purdue Wisconsin and Illinois also cited for first team honors.
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United Press
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Ohio State
Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Tom Harmon
Michigan
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Wisconsin
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Don Clawson
Greatest weight Discovery carried in a Saratoga race
In 1936 at Saratoga Discovery carried 143 pounds in the Merchants and Citizens Handicap and finished last in a five horse field. The winner Epsosa carried 100, Count Arthur 107 and Mantagna 108 while Giant Killer had 101.
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Joe Louis
Max Sehmeling
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Epsom Downs
London
Crowe Brothers Star in Notre Dame Era Ends with Crowe Return
Emmett Crowe, the last of seven Crowe brothers to play for Notre Dame, now joins the Columbus Bullies professional football team.
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Emmett Crowe
Notre Dame
Columbus Bullies
Sleepy Glenn to Quit WVU Football Coach Post
Morgantown West Virginia Sleepy Glenn will resign as head football coach at West Virginia University at year end to pursue a medical practice.
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Title hinges on Big Ten football champions amid surprise
Northwestern meets Iowa in Evanston while Michigan faces Ohio State at Ann Arbor for a share of the title. Ohio State seeks its first undisputed crown since 1920 behind five straight wins as Nile Kinnick and Johnny Akenens loom for Iowa in late-season clashes.
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Don Scott Carries Load in Ohio State Michigan Clash
Ohio State heads to Ann Arbor with 36 players and a 15,000 strong rooting contingent to face Michigan and Big Ten title hopes. Don Scott, backed by end trio and tackles, is tasked to neutralize Tom Harmon while Schmidt tweaks aerial plays as OSU seeks a sixth straight conference win.
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Buckeyes
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Nile Kinnick Dominates South Bend Talk As Heisman Hope
In South Bend Iowa’s Nile Kinnick is hailed as the season’s standout. The 170 pound senior has played 360 minutes against top teams, starred in key moments, and holds a high academic record. He excels in football while pursuing economics and Phi Beta Kappa honors.
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Bert McGrane
Des Moines Register
University of Iowa
Morris Stars As B W Cops From Bishops
Morris, Baldwin Wallace junior halfback, finishes with 100 points in eight games. BW beat Ohio Wesleyan 22 7 as Bob Bloomy of Hiram throne 85 points in seven games. Ohio State faces Michigan tomorrow in a packed Thanksgiving slate.
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Colorado to Celebrate Two Thanksgiving Days
Colorado will have two Thanksgiving days after state officials failed to agree on a date. Governor Ralph L. Carr and Attorney General Byron G. Rogers both urge observance of November 30 and November 23. The compromise pleases state employees and merchants who expect a double holiday.
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Byron G. Rogers
Statehouse
Scoring Surge Highlighted By Diverse Ohio Grid Matches
Cincinnati foes clashed as Cincinnati St Xavier edged Belle Vue 26 0 while Cleveland area teams posted sharp wins. Notable games included Union of W Va State over Morgan 47 0 and San Jose State routing Fresno State 42 0. Numerous small-town results filled the wrap with Kent State style upsets and shutouts.
Mi kulka Top Engineer Student in His Class
New York N Y Stanley Mi kulka N Y A triple threat half back is the highest ranking engineer student in his class.
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Social Notes From Syracuse Village Meetings and Visits
Syracuse W CT U meets Monday at two at the Syracuse Methodist Church for a citizenship pageant The Urn of Destiny and vocal selections follow Mrs C E Peoples reports the Cleveland state convention while Mrs C E W Downie leads the visiting union Guests invited include other W C T U workers Mrs Margaret Houdashelt spent two months with her son in Houdashelt Middleport visits Harry Houdashelt and family Rev L D Phipps of Rutland dined with Mr and Mrs George McBride David Flanagan and Mrs Ben Quisenberry with Roger visit Thanksgiving with relatives Mrs William Veney assists with care of newborn daughter Mary Ann Frank Capehart to move Dec J A O Lee recovering from gall bladder operation with wife at his side Lenora Campbell Cleveland to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Marcia Karr and daughters visit Ripley and Parkersburg WV before returning home Mrs N J Karr and daughters travel through six counties Be fore returning Syracuse Presbyterian School held a benefit social Ernest Leifheit moves his family to James property on College St last Thursday.
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Buckeye Bowl Dreams Loom After Holiday High School Wins
Toledo Waite blanks Toledo Scott 32 to 0 and Portsmouth edges Erie East 25 to 6 as Ohio prep teams close regular schedules. Gene Bumpus 66 yard TD sparks Waite. Portsmouth coach Paul Jenkins mourns father W A Jenkins. Waite and Portsmouth meet in Ohio Stadium on Dec 2. 29 teams remain unbeaten in 1939. Howard Tick Hamilton leads scoring with 187 points. Hillis Hume adds 18 points in Alliance win.
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Huskies Upset Oregon in Thanksgiving Showdown
Washington stunned Oregon 20-13 in a Pacific Coast Conference clash as a 60 yard drive late in the fourth quarter capped by a drive with 20,000 fans in attendance. Virginia Military Academy overcame Virginia Tech 19-7, while Syracuse beat Maryland 10-7 on a first-quarter field goal by Dan Murphy.
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Virginia Military Academy
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Knoxville Municipal Light System Reports Profit in 1st Year
Knoxville Tenn the city electric power system in its first year of operation earned a profit of 250000 dollars. The system which distributes TVA yardstick current at standard rates also retired 110000 dollars of electric system revenue bonds two years ahead of their maturity dates.
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Notre Dame Hosts USC in Do-or-Die Clash of Spirit
South Bend previews Notre Dame facing Southern California after a grueling schedule and a bruised, exhausted squad. The Irish rely on defense and crowd support as USC brings a near flawless lineup and Rose Bowl championship pedigree.
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