DiMaggio Tops AP Athlete Of The Year In 1941 Poll
Joe DiMaggio captured the No 1 spot in the Associated Press annual sports poll for 1941 with 157 points, followed by Ted Williams and Joe Louis. Williams had 74 points and Louis 64, as boxing dominated but football lacked a clear star. Craig Wood and Don Hutson trailed, with honors also noting Bruce Smith and Frank Sinkwich among college leaders.
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Associated Press
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Joe Louis
DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Williams
Joe
Yankee
Lous
Craig Wood
Don Tutson
Green Bay Packers
Michigan
Tommy Harmon
Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Bruce Smith
Minnesota
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
Cornelius Warmerdam
Ben Hogan
Bill Smith
Bobby Riggs
Willie Hopne
Loe Platak
Ned Day
Phillies Rookie Danny Murtaugh Breaks Out as NL Stolen-Base Leader
Philadelphia fans hail Danny Murtaugh as a breakout star for the Phillies in 1941. In six weeks after Labor Day he led the National League with 18 stolen bases, thrilling crowds with headfirst dives and aggressive base running. The Chester, Pennsylvania native earned a $500 defense bond alongside teammate Johnny Podby for fan support.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Texas
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Johnny Pody
Chester
Meat Dish Garnish and Peeling Tip for Citrus
A recipe note suggests grapefruit sections dipped in egg and milk then cracker crumbs and butter for garnish. It also gives a peeling tip to coat oranges and grapefruit, then boil briefly to remove the white pith.
Seven Fielding Records Broken in 1941 Season
Chicago December 17 seven fielding records were broken or tied in the 1941 American league season. Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees caught 100 or more games for the 13th year, a major league record, as he and teammates set a double play record of 196. Dickey led catchers with a 9094 fielding percentage and repeated top fielding performances from 1940. Other leaders included Lou Boudreau of Cleveland, George McQuinn of the Browns, Charlie Gehringer, Ken Keltner, Mike Kreevich, and Eldon Auker, with Cleveland winning team fielding honors 976.
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Bill Dickey
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White Sox
Higg App
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
George McQuinn
St. Louis Browns
Secon
Charlie Gehringer
Detroit
Ken Keltner
Mike Kreevich
Eldon Auker
St. Louis
Auker
New York
Pocahontas Five Defeats Bramwell in Rivalry Night
Pocahontas beats Bramwell 47 to 36 in a rivalry game. Harold led Pocahontas with 15 points. Bertok scored 4. Glen Lyn players Satmary and Giles county tied for high scorers on the winners. Referee M. Gulespie.
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Bertok
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Williamm
M. Gulespie
Ivy League Directors Weigh Curtailment Of Intercollegiate Sports
Cambridge Mass December 17 athletic directors of Harvard Yale and Princeton studied possible curtailment of intercollegiate sports as war demands prompt speed up Big Three consider keeping summer and winter terms open and advancing three year graduation while Dartmouth plans year end telescope. Harvard aims to complete scheduled events including the Harvard Yale boat race in June amid uncertainty about long range plans. Yale Princeton and Harvard expressed caution with no firm decisions yet and focus on physical conditioning.
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College basketball scores scattered across regional games
College basketball results show Illinois 42 Butler 29 Syracuse 29 Penn State 31 Washington Md 31 Moravian 47 Purdue 38 Cal 27 House of David 37 Washington and Lee 85 King 27 Roanoke 64 Dayton 42 Wichita 19 Denver 35 Bridgewater MM.
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Bluefield College Drops 34 32 Contest to West Virginia Tech
Montgomery W Va December 17 The Ramblin Reds of Bluefield College lost to West Virginia Tech here last night by a 34 to 32 score. Reading the box score shows Ramblin Reds with limited scoring and several players listed with field goals and free throws.
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Shetlengenberg
Steigwatt
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Frederick Uf
Moorefield
Whitt
Moore
Ruddel
Gates
Ohio State Professor Named Civil Defense Fitness Director
Dr. D Oberteuffer of Ohio State University has been appointed physical fitness representative for the Fifth Civil Defense Area. Announcement comes from John B Kelley US director of the Hale America program. The Fifth Civil Defense Area covers parts of Ohio West of Indiana and Ken of white Colonel Robert 8. O. C. D. director.
MacPhail Builds Dodgers By Buying Experience
Wide World Sports columnist notes Larry MacPhail replenishes the Dodgers by purchasing veterans like Billy Herman Arky Vaughan and Don Padgett rather than promoting from the farm system He prioritizes immediate wins over long term youthful development and questions Frisch’s fit in a rebuilding plan.
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Wide World
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Dodgers
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Cubs
Arky Vaughan
Pirates
Don Padger
Cardinals
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Dodger Farm Prospects and Army Impact on Roster
The piece notes Dodgers manager MacPhail anticipates future plans but faces scarce farm system success besides Pete Reiser. Army priorities threaten young talent, so Brooklyn banks on aging veterans in their 20s to 30s, with pennant hopefuls possibly featuring 35 year olds and returning minor leaguers fueling late career pushes.
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Dodger
Brooklyn
Pete Reiser
Bowling Scores From Stoce MM Meet
Seth bowls 22, Talcott 29, Suimmeravile 24 in a brisk bowling meet update.
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Seth
Talcott
Suimmeravile
Santa Anita Hopes For Early Turf Meeting Amid War Restrictions
Los Angeles reports optimism at Santa Anita as track officials push for a multi million dollar turf meeting possibly by January 15. Training continues despite Dec 31 opening cancellation by army request, with Lieut Gen John L DeWitt clarifying that opening may occur if conditions improve. Whirlaway trainer Big Ben Jones recalls past racing optimism at Juarez.
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John L. DeWitt
Fourth Army
Charles Strub
Big Ben Jones
Whirlaway
Pancho Villa
Juarez
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