Reds Mound Strength May Decide National League Race
George Kirksey predicts Cincinnati will win the NL title on the strength of its pitching led by Derringer and Walters. He peers at St Louis, Chicago, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and others as potential contenders with a mix of proven arms and “ifs” shaping the pennant chase.
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Hoppe Extends Winning Streak in 3 Cushion Race
Willie Hoppe added to his record 18 straight wins in the world three cushion billiards championship as he faces Johnny Layton of St Louis and Duke Schaefer Jr of Cleveland in a bid for second place. Layton must beat both Hoppe and Schaefer while Bozeman must defeat Schaefer to secure runner-up honors amid Friday results.
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A A A Mat Meet Opens At Ames With Top Wrestlers
Nearly 100 amateur wrestlers begin the national AAU meet at Iowa State College. Four 1939 champions enter to defend titles at 112 128 159 and 191 pounds. Leading teams include Westside YMCA New York Minnesota Indiana Hyde Park Chicago Purdue Oklahoma A and M and Baltimore Y M C A. Finals set for Friday night.
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Baseball coaching tips from Otto Vogel and Iowa Hawkeyes drill
Otto Vogel aims at teaching young players to study the game through the score, outs and pitch rhythm. His Iowa Hawkeyes focus on mental discipline, watching warm ups, and keyed fielding to build a competitive Big Ten team with Kocur Kanter Prasse and Radies infield and George in left field. The piece notes a hopeful outlook for repeating the conference title, despite wear spots on the roster.
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Sport Jabs Tag Temori and Other Matches
In New York and Atlantic City bouts, Temori’s knockout ends a bout, while Eddie Pirree defeats Dares EEO Russell. Nearby, Nod-Irish Eddie Pirree and Tyckie Cathars clash in a tied event as other fights unfold with uncertain outcomes.
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Tyckie Cathars
Maneion
Pirates Roll Along Versus Ariolo
A garbled recap of a baseball game notes the Pirates facing Ariolo with references to late innings and errors. The text mentions a game at a stadium, a 19th, and a 19.9 implying a score or time, but the report is largely unreadable.
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Fair men meet to talk horse racing
Representatives from 20 midwest fairs met at the Montrose hotel to discuss the outlaw rule from the United States Trotting Association. After hours of debate, fairs voted to oppose the move while considering a united approach with other racing bodies.
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Nine Grinnell Men To Get Athletic Awards
Special to The Gravette DAINABLE Nine Grinnell college men from the swimming and basketball teams will receive sweaters and pins for athletic honors at a college dining room dinner Friday. Recipients include Dudles Conner Denisen Malcolm Jensen Robert Jensen Graettinger Harald Kendall Ottumwa Carl Monre Vincennes Barton Nagata Kohulut Mau Tawa James Runge Glen Ellsn Port Arthur Robert Stewart New Orleans Ben Douglis Oliver Wagner and two new Grinnell coaches as special guests. Douglas won nine major athlete awards in three years of varsity competition.
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Basler Wins Final to Lead Iowa AAU Boxing Team
Vance Basler, Iowa University student, captured a state AAU title in Newton with seven champions crowned. Top finishers include Easter Cedar Rapids and Jimmy Jales. five winners will advance to the national meet in Boston later this month.
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