Walters Named NL MVP In 1939 Baseball Season
Reds pitcher William Henry Walters wins the National League MVP with 303 points from 24 writers. A converted third baseman, Walters led in wins 27, innings 819, and complete games 81 for Cincinnati, sharing a pennant run with Paul Derringer.
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Film review shows Bobcats learn from Wesleyan loss
Ohio University football players watched a film of the Saturday game with Ohio Wesleyan under the stadium roof. Coach Don Peden’s squad saw defensive breakdowns and ineffective offense on the screen and began a plan to adjust practice focus ahead of Xavier.
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Debut in Bat Boy Gear Ghosts Fiddler McGee
St Louis veteran Bill Fiddler McGee almost pitched the Cardinals to a pennant but his major league debut came in a bat boy uniform after Branch Rickey stocked the roster with rookies in 1935 leaving McGee with the lone spare outfit.
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New York's John Rucker Aims for Giants Outfield Chance
John Rucker, a nephew of Nap Rucker of Brooklyn, seeks a future with the New York Giants as an outfielder. He has shown sprint speed with a 9.9 clocking in the 100 yard dash.
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Undivided Sherman baseball loyalty noted in world series
Sherman residents shared pride in the World Series. Cincinnati Reds players tied to the town include Lee Grissom born in 1912 and Milt Shoffner born in 1905, highlighting local ties to the national sports event.
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Sutherland as Next Year Target Stirs Coaching World
Henry McLemore surveys Sutherland’s rumored future moves after a storied Pittsburgh tenure. Alumni, athletic boards, and rival coaches speculate on where the coach will land, with Navy and Stanford leading guesses and talk of a potential shift to a bold new program.
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Stagg Buys Field for College of the Pacific
Stockton California coach Amos Alonzo Stagg has purchased an athletic field adjoining the College of the Pacific. It will be named Knoles Field after Dr. Tully Knoles, president of Pacific, who signed Stagg after leaving Chicago.
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Massillon and Portsmouth Sustain Unbeaten Streaks In Ohio Prep Note
Massillon and Portsmouth extended their unbeaten runs to 18 games as Ohio high school teams faced numerous early setbacks. The report lists multiple clubs with wins or draws, highlights Massillon's 47–0 rout of Alliance and Portsmouth's 19–6 victory at Chillicothe, plus other key results and upcoming matchups.
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Night baseball draws near as leagues post attendance
The American League played 21 games drawing 519,422 fans while the National League matched 21 games drawing 468,533 for a total of 987,555 spectators.
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TCU Frogs Travel 7000 Miles for Opening Games
Texas Christian's football team takes an extensive early trip totaling seven thousand miles for the first three games. The journeys span from Los Angeles for the UCLA matchup to Philadelphia for the Temple contest.
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Harmon hailed as Big Ten Galloping Ghost after Iowa heroics
Michigan halfback Tom Harmon earns the Galloping Ghost comparison to Red Grange after scoring 34 points in two games. He tallied four touchdowns in the Iowa game, including a 91 yard score, and contributed three extra points as Michigan tops Iowa 27. Coach Fritz Crisler lauds Harmon's all around play and leadership.
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Dempsey Near Million Mark Highlights Irish Midwest Contender
Jack Dempsey, once broke, now nearing a million in earnings, is cited by his partner Jake Amron as expanding into restaurants and other ventures. Notre Dame strengthens as Midwest football contender with three straight wins, while Michigan and Ohio State chase the Big Ten title.
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McArthur Social Notes Married October 12
Local society notes report Opal Harkins and Lloyd Steele wed October 12 at M R White U B minister in Chillicothe. Attendants Frank Crow. The couple, McArthur High School graduates, plan home in the Miriam Will residence. Also mentions PTA fall festival plans and other local engagements.
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Fifth annual Fox Hunters Association field trials set
From October 17 to 21 the fifth annual Fox Hunters Association field trials will be held here with Dr. Britton Allison of Oak Hill as master of hounds. On Thursday night the association sponsors an all round dance featuring the Wilberforce Collegians colored orchestra.
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Pioneer Dinner Hosted by McArthur Civic Club
The McArthur Civic Club held its annual pioneer dinner on Friday night October 13. Guests aged 80 or more included Judge J. W. Darby Dr A W Paffenberger William Markham Mrs Dora Albright Mrs Sarah Thorpe Ed Hunter Will Graves Simeon Walker Mr and Mrs D A Martin Will Mrs Allie Dunlap and Mr and Mrs Charles P Chapman Jr Portsmouth. Also Mrs A Will Jr hosted relatives in town while Miriam Will visits sister Lizzie Goodwin in Columbus.
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