Giants push rebuilding with Werber trade from Reds
New York Giants front office chief Bill Terry buys third baseman Bill Werber from Cincinnati to shore up a long standing infield weakness. The deal follows sales of Joe Moore and Morrie Arnovich to the Indianapolis system as the club bids on Johnny Mize while Cincinnati bets on Bert Haas at third.
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Dodgers Buy Don Padgett from Cardinals for Cash
The Brooklyn Dodgers acquire outfielder catcher Don Padgett from the St. Louis Cardinals for about 30000 dollars. Padgett age 28 has been a Cardinals misfit for five years but was once an outstanding National League hitter.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Lefty Grove Retires from Red Sox After 300th Win
Chicago AP reports 41 year old left handed star Robert Lefty Grove was released by the Boston Red Sox at his own request ending a career with 300 major league wins after a 7 and 7 season. No reason given by the club.
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Mace Brown Sold To Boston Red Sox
The Brooklyn Dodgers sold veteran relief pitcher Mace Brown to the Boston Red Sox for a small cash sum. Brown had been sent to Los Angeles last season on a conditional assignment but was returned to Brooklyn after the season ended.
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Raiders Trade Ray Bessom for Phil Seghi and Infield Additions
The Cedar Rapids Raiders acquired Phil Seghi from Portsmouth in exchange for pitcher Ray Bessom as part of several trades by President Harry S. Johnson. Seghi, a veteran infielder and reliable utility man, previously starred in the Southeastern and other leagues, while Bessom started 1941 with Cedar Rapids before arm trouble. The club also moved Guzak to Wilkes-Barre and added several young players from Appleton to strengthen infield depth and catching options.
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Immaculate Conception to Host Waterloo Tonight
Immaculate Conception basketball team the Greyhounds meet Sacred Heart of Waterloo on the I C floor. Coach Phil Seghi expects a more coordinated effort after a recent loss to St Marys Iowa City. Starters include Harry Wilcox John Condon Bob Russell with guards Bob Fee and Bob Clem or Bill Jennings. Reserve game at 7 and varsity around 8.
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Don Belknap Speaks At West Liberty Banquet
Don Belknap freshman basketball coach and assistant football coach at Coe college spoke on Education Through Athletics at the West Liberty Rotary club banquet honoring the high school squad. Angelo Saccaro reviewed the 1941 season, letters were presented, and three Coe athletes from West Liberty joined Belknap.
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Coe College
Rotary Club
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Coe
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Dale Christison
Beck's and Armstrong's Lead Y W C A Volleyball
In Y W C A league play Beck's topped Spit Fires 48 25 and Armstrong's beat Rockets 47 40 while Challengers defeated Playmates 34 28. Standings show Beck's and Armstrong's atop the group with Rockets near bottom. Thursday schedule features Challengers vs Rockets and Spit Fires vs Playmates followed by Beck's vs Armstrong's and Beck's vs Playmates.
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St Pat's Triumphs Over Xavier In Dyersville clash
St. Patrick’s of Cedar Rapids defeated Xavier 25 to 18 in Dyersville. Shamrocks' Bob Shanahan and St Pat’s Brankan each scored 12, while Joe Kenney and Charles Quinn limited Xavier’s forwards. Navier’s first loss in three starts drew a large crowd ahead of St Pat's home opener against St. John’s of Independence.
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Millersburg and Stanwood Girls Rally in Conference Games
Basketball scores from the Wapsio Conference include Millersburg over North English for the girls 36 to 17 at Millersburg with Ruthada Bruhn 8 and Virginia Wine 18. Stanwood defeats Mechanicsville 25 to 8 in the girls game in Clarence with Koch 15 for Stanwood and Eichelberrer 8 for Mechanicsville.
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Lincoln Alley Quintet Posts 3 154 Pin Total
Lincoln Alley tiles posted a 3154 total on the Classic league night with three bowlers over 600. George Pfeffer led the league with a 681 series and 265 game while Mike Simitz added a 279 start and finished 658. Novak Amusement credited with 3142 due to a 234 handicap.
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Tipton Cagers Edge Marion 22 14 In Close Duel
Tipton high school beat Marion 22 to 14 led by Carl Wehde 10 points and solid defense. Marion reserves won the preliminary 29 to 22, as Marion led after each quarter before Tipton pulled away late.
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NYU Enrollment Drops to 28607 in September
Enrollment at New York University fell to 28607 in September amid concerns over the football team’s long losing streak. The brief notes the decline and mentions the team’s status as a habitual loser.
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