Bowman Sold to Giants for $50,000
Bobby Bowman, star pitcher for St Cardinal previously of the Bluefield Juniors, was sold to the New York Giants for an estimated 50 000. Bowman expressed happiness over the move and suggested he will negotiate for 1941 terms, aiming around 20 000. He cited improved pay and a fresh start with the Giants ahead of the 1941 season.
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Giants
Daily Telegraph
Bob Bowman
J. Kell
Bluefield
St. Cardinal
New York Giants
Atlanta
Bowman
Bill Terry
Jiming
Mercer County
Giants Buy Bowman From Cardinals For 50000
Atlanta December 5 The New York Giants purchased pitcher Bob Bowman from the St. Louis Cardinals for about 50000. The day lacked action until the deal revived chatter among lobbyists and club officials. Minor league owners met to debate amendments to their rules while major league bosses wandered discussing trading prospects.
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Atlanta
New York Giants
Bob Bowman
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nominate 92 for Santa Anita Cap Chall edon Tops Select Group
Santa Anita Handicap nominations closed with 92 entries headed by W L Brann’s Challedon the 1939 40 horse of the year. Five 1940 derby winners Gallahadson Sweepida Midand Big Flash Woof Woof among notable nominees. Weights to be announced next week.
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Los Angeles
Alledon
W. L. Brann
Challedon
Don
Seabiscuit
Gallahadson
Sweepida
Midand
Big Flash
Hollywood
Porter
Cap
Washington Park
Parry C
Charles Howard
Kayak IT
War Ee
Saint Andrews
England
Old Dominion Grid Talk and Speculation Roundup
Virginia sports writers discuss 1940s college football bets and prospects. Figures include Billy Dudley and Don Barksdale. Earl Bowes from Matewan. Eugene Belcher and Davey O’Brien notes. Debate covers Virginia Tech coaching futures and all-state Virginia vs West Virginia considerations.
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Georgia
Miami
Auburn
Villanova
Notre Dame
Southern California
South Carolina
Citadel
Rice
Southern Methodist
Texas
Florida
Billy Dudley
Virginia
Virginia VI
Old Dominion
Don Barksdale
Bluefield Boy
N. C
Raleigh
Duke
Matewan Folk
Earl Bowes
Eugene Belcher
Princeton Star
Mel Barnett
WHIS
Belcher
Mel
Wayne Austin
Atlanta
Bluefield
Mel Ott Signs Giant Contract For 1941
Mel Ott veteran Giants outfielder signed a 1941 contract during the winter meetings in Atlanta. His salary was estimated at about $18,000 though the club did not disclose the figure. Ott had a disappointing 1940 season. The White Sox also announced the signing of shortstop Luke Appling for next season.
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Rickey
Giants
Santa Claus
Bob
Branch
National League
Bowmow
Cardinals
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Bi McKechnie
Reds
Atlanta
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Louisiana
Ott
Chicago White Sox
Luke Appling
Joe Louis to Fight Godoy Third Time for Title
Detroit reports promoter Mike Jacobs announced Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title for a third time against Arturo Godoy in Los Angeles next April. Godoy, who went 15 rounds in their first bout, would be the only challenger to meet Louis three times in championship bouts if he wins. Louis also plans further fights in Detroit March and Boston December 16 as part of a winter tour, with possible opponents Gus Dorazio or Abe Simon in other bouts.
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Giants
Brooklyn
Bob
Ducky
Terry
New York
Santa Claus
McComas
Beulah
Virginia
West Virginia
West
Tennessee
Michigan
Wolverines
V.P.S
Puss Redd
McEver
Tilson
V.P.I
Comngtone
Virginia Tech
Detroit
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Los Angeles
Joe
Rugged Godoy
Louis
Don McCoy
Boston
Jacobs
Washington Jefferson gridiron coach quits Venee Pa
Washington Jefferson announces the resignation of its head football coach amid a brief statement. The timing and next steps were not disclosed, leaving players and staff awaiting further updates from school officials.
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Washington Jefferson
Venee. Pa
Washington
Parantance
Roark Steps Down as Football Coach at Westminster and WJ
The article notes Roark resigns as football coach at Westminster and later at W. and J. after a year, with trustees taking no action to appoint a successor. It praises his coaching skill, record against tough odds, and track achievements, including a 16 14 2 football record and a dominant track season last year.
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Westminster
W. and
All Star East Bowl Team Picks Landed From Eastern Powers
Boston College Fordham and Georgetown lead the 1940 Associated Press All Eastern team after strong seasons. BC dominates with three selections Meantime Cornell Georgetown Fordham also place linemen while key backs Reagan Kracum O Rourke headline a strong east roster featuring notable names from Penn Yale Harvard and Pitt.
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Harvard
New York
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Georgetown
Associated Press
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Chet Gladchuk
George Kerr
Charley O’rourke
B. C
Nick Drakos
Walt Matuszczak
Mississippi State
Hoyas
Agostino Lio
Drahos
Joe Ungerer
Enda Lorenney
Alan Bartholemy
O'Rourke
O'Rourke and Double-Z Matuszczak
Francis Xavier Reagan
Penn
George Kracum
Pitt
Reagan
O’rourke
Temple
Andy Tomasic
Hal McCullough
Len Eshmont
Kracum
Steve Filipowicz
Kinnie - Harvard Sr
Chapel Hill
eReich Drakos
Cornell (x) Sr
Cedarhurst
Y. Tackison Col
Brookline
Masa
Chet Giadchuk
Boston Col
Bridgeport
Conn
Hazleton
Hugh Barber
Columbia
Alva Kelley
Gene Fiathmann
Navy
Bill Collins
LaFayette
Lou Oung
Dartmouth
Joe Weidner
Army
Leon Gajecki
Penn State
Henry Toczylowski
Dave Allerdice
Princeton
Ordham
Mrs. Comiskey Awarded $100000 From Estate
Chicago December 5 An award of $60000 was granted to Mrs Grace Comiskey from the estate of her husband J Louis Comiskey former owner of the Chicago White Sox The probate court hearings ended with her seeking 100000 for herself and son Charles A Comiskey 14 The estate valued at 184 Omiskey died at his summer home in Eagle River Wisconsin in July
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Grace Comiskey
J. Louis Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Starcher Elected To Ohio Valley Teacher Training Conference
Genevieve Starcher, supervisor of teacher certification in Charleston, was elected to join the Ohio Valley Teacher Training Conference. The gathering, with Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri and West Virginia, met in Cincinnati this week to push uniform certification standards and reciprocity.
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W. Va
State Department of Education
Genevieve Starcher
Ohio Valley
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illlinois
Missouri
West Virginia
Cincinnati
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