Indians Trade Chapman for Krakauskas and Sell Johnny Allen
Cleveland reshapes its 1940 lineup sending Ben Chapman to Washington for Joe Krakauskas and selling Johnny Allen to the Browns for about 20 000 dollars. Outfielders Gerald Walker Roy Weatherly Jeff Heath and Beau Bell join a reconfigured Cleveland corps as Peckinpaugh eyes a younger, steadier rotation with Luke Sewell coaching. The Browns pursue improved pitching adding George Caster Dennis Gatehouse and Fred Ostermueller as they target first division contention.
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Gerald Walker
Roy Weatherly
Jeff Heath
Beau Bell
Loup Campbell Chapman
New York Yankees
Walker
Frankie Pytlak
Odell Hale
Joe Dobson
Boston Red Sox
Jim Bagby, Jr
Gene Desautels
Roger Gismee
Boston
Washingon
Roger Peckinpaugh
Krakauskas
Peck
Santa Claus
Goodness
Senators
Peckinpaugh
Luke Sewell
Allen
St. Louis Browns
Browns
George Caster
Philadelphia Athletics
Dennis Gatehouse
Fred Ostermueller
Red Sox
Indians Trade Veterans Allen and Chapman to AL Clubs
Two Cleveland Indians veterans Johnny Allen and Ben Chapman will join second division American League clubs next season. Chapman, an outfielder known as a 1940 rebel, is traded to Washington for Joe Krakauskas while pitcher Allen moves to the St. Louis Browns.
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Cleveland Indians
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St. Louis Browns
Indians
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Washington
Joe Krakauskas
Johnny Allen
Browns
Rebels
Allen
Senators
Bernie Masterson Joins UCLA Football as Back Field Coach
Bernie Masterson, star back field ace of the Chicago Bears and former Nebraska standout, signed to serve as UCLA football back field coach. He will replace Jim Blewett, who returns to the Los Angeles public school athletic director post. Masterson aided Stanford this year and tutored Frankie Albert in ball handling under Clark Shaughnessy’s T formation.
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Bernie Masterson
Chicago Bears
University of Nebraska
University of California At Los Angeles
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Bears
Jim Blewett
Los Angeles Public School System
Stanford University
Clark Shaughnessy
Indians
Frankie Albert
Shaughnessy
Chicago
Huskers Face Flu Threat Ahead of Rose Bowl
Nebraska football coach Biff Jones pushed a hard practice as influenza threatened the Cornhuskers before the Rose Bowl against Stanford. Star kicker Harry Hopp was hospitalized with fever, following the illness beginning with Line Coach Browne’s son Billy Browne, prompting concern over team readiness for January 1.
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Ariz
INS
Harry Hopp
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Stanford
Pasadena
Hopp
Billy Browne
Browne
Huskers
Biff Jones
Joe Louis Heads NBA Heavyweight List With None Available Note
Joe Louis remains world heavyweight champion per NBA quarterly ratings, but the list marks none available as contender. The NBA cites Max Baer Arturo Godoy and Red Burman as outstanding heavyweights, Abe Simons as a likely Louis foe in March, with Billy Conn listed as light heavyweight champion despite relinquishing the title.
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Joe Louis
National Boxing Association
Fred J. Saddy
NBA Championship Committee
Max Baer
Arturo Godoy
Red Burman
Maryland
Abe Simons
New York
Billy Conn
Louis
NBA
Williams Says Hawkeyes Have Plenty To Learn
Iowa City AP Rollie Williams, undefeated Iowa basketball coach, says his cagers still have plenty to learn after a five game string. He praised reserve strength development and noted the team benefited from games with Detroit university and Michigan State over the weekend, with wins over the Titans 37 to 35 and Michigan State 40 to 34. Williams expects improved guard play and plans to return to practice for a Jan 3 clash with DePauw.
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Rollie Williams
Iowa
Williams
Detroit University
Michigan State
Hawks
Titans
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Hawkeye
DePauw
Michigan Gridder Saves Life Of Boy
University of Michigan football captain-elect Robert Westfall saved eight-year-old Nelson Turner from immersion after he fell through the ice on the Huron river. Police also fell through while attempting a rescue. a rowboat rescue party brought all four to shore.
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Mich
Robert “Bullet
Bob” Westfall
University of Michigan
Wolverine
Nelson Turner
Huron River
Turner
Speed skaters enter middle Atlantic championships in Newburgh
More than 200 skaters, led by Leo Freisinger of Chicago, national and North American champion, entered the middle Atlantic speed skating championships set for New Year's Day on a one sixth mile oval in Newburgh Recreation Park.
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N. Y
Leo Freisinger
Chicago
Newburgh Recreation Park
Silver Skates Postponed A Week To January Fifth
Due to unfavorable weather The Gazette postpones the Silver Skates races from Sunday December 29 to Sunday January 5. Entry notices remain active as 39 contestants are now registered, with several junior and senior divisions adding new names. The entry deadline extends to Friday January 3.
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Joyce Engler
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George Engel
Linden Drive
Billy Powell
Troy Mills
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Charles Brabbitt, Jr
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Bill McCollister
Old Marion Road
Gordon Rahn
Lisbon
Roosevelt High
Gene Moes
First Avenue W
Walter Wise
Blake Boulevard
Bob Panck
Ninth Street SE
Walker Smith, Jr
Umpire by Machine? Magic Eyes Could End Baseball
Wichita AP reports Ray Dumont says engineers have crossed two magic eyes to create an iron umpire that could call balls and strikes. He notes the umpire remains essential to the game and plans delay. A single skyward ray will be used in the 1941 national tournament to record pitches crossing the plate.
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Ray Dumont
Dumont
Eddie Brietz Holiday Wrapup and Sports Notes
New York gossip and sports items cover Christmas mood and upcoming events. Lee Savold wired Mike Jacobs about a Jan 10 Garden clash with Bill Poland while Al Delaney awaits sub status. Early Dew may return to California for Santa Anita. Duke routs Georgia Tech 46 7 as Wallace Wade scolds slow huddle.
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Lee Savold
Mike Jacobs
Bill Poland
al Delaney
Dew
Tropical Park
California
Santa Anita
Southland
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Georgia Tech
Wallace Wade
Blue Devils
NBA Moves To Select Successor For Conn
Chicago AP It reports NBA president Tuiner seeks a 175 pound title successor as Billy Conn likely vacates. Contenders listed include Bettina Con, Christoforidis, Lesnevich, Webb, Thompson, Tucker. Webb and Tucker fight next February under Mike Jacobs who promotes Conn versus Joe Louis next June.
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Joe Tuiner
National Boxing Association
N.B.A
Billy Conn
Tuiner
Melio Bettina
Beacon
N. Y
Antoine Christoforidis
New York
Gus Lesnevich
New Jersey
Jimmy Webb
St. Louis
Turkey Thompson
California
Tommy Tucker
Webb
Tucker
Mike Jacobs
Conn
Joe Louis
Red Pepper’s Christmas Sports Reflection by Tait
A columnist reflects on the sports world at Christmas praising fair play and criticizing corrupt wrestling and boxing schemes. Henry McLemore suggests horse racing should ensure every horse competes to win, while urging writers to advocate sound logic and avoid prejudice. The piece closes with hopes for readers to enjoy a festive season.
All Sorts of Sports Shorts Reinstated as an Amateur
A collage of sports notes mentions Hank Luisetti at the Civic Auditorium with the Olympic Club, Roger Cramer traded to Washington for Gee Walker after a centerfield shift, and Pete Fox acquisition aiding Boston. It also notes California and Georgia Tech in Atlanta, bowling hook ball advantages, Italy banning common sports terms, and Irv Kupcinet leaving NFL officiating roles. Major Bob Neyland’s sons prefer baseball, Rice guard Prank Carwell’s foul-out record, and remarks by Henry McLemore about Bill De Correvant. Cliff Olson coaches Pacific Lutheran to a near undefeated season, Tommy Tommervik leading the team to a Northwest small college title, and Canzgeri's move to officiating.
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San Francisco
Civic Auditorium
Olympic Club
Roger Cramer
Joe Cronin
Dominic DiMaggio
Cronin
Doc
Washington
Gerald “Gee Gee” Walker
Boston
Cleveland
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Walker
Pete Fox
Red Sox
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Georgia Tech
Atlanta
National Football League
Irv Kupcinet
Chicago Daily Times
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
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Tommy Tommervik
Gonzaga
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Olson
Norse Histo
Tony Canzgneri
el el Et
Blaik Named Army Coach Suspected Pending Announcement
Earl Blaik, head football coach at Dartmouth, is expected to be named Army football coach at West Point within days and may move his entire staff. Sources say the appointment could be announced during national meetings of coaches and athletic directors in New York. Army officials declined comment and Blaik said he had nothing to reveal beyond conversations with Army since season’s end.
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N. Y
Earl Blaik
Dartmouth
U. S. Military Academy
Blaik
Army
New York
Robert L. Eichberger
White Sox sign five players to contracts
Chicago received signed contracts from five players including catcher Mike Tresh, outfielders Taft Wright and Dave Young, and rookie pitchers Jack Hallett Ed Weiland and Dave Young, announced Wednesday morning in Oklahoma City.
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Santa
No Brilliant Cage Scorer In Big Ten
A list of top Big Ten scorers names Purdue Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin and Milnnie features Don Blankin of Purdue Bill Menke Indiana Don Carlson Minnesota Gene Englund Wisconsin and Walter Evers Milnlie. The Hoosiers face a severe test on the road against Southern California after Everett Dean left to coach Stanford in 1938.
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Purdue
Bill Menke
Indiana
Don Carlson
Minnesota
Gene Englund
Wisconsin
Walter Evers
Milnnie
Illinois
Hoosiers
Everett Dean
Hoosier
Stanford
Dean
Branch McCracken
California
Henry vows welterweight crown comeback after Zivic loss
Armstrong says Henry plans a January return to regain the welterweight title once worn by him. Henry asserts he lent Zivic the belt and aims to reclaim it, citing eye injuries from a prior match and a month of training before the comeback.
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Henry
Pittsburgh
Zivic
Sam
Breaks Even in Basketball Double Win
A local girls and boys basketball doubleheader ends with the Palo team defeating an unnamed opponent by a 23 to 14 score in the boys game, while the text provides limited details on the other matchup.
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Palo
Eagle Hoya Conflict Greatest Of 1940
Story by Bob Considine on the Eagle Hoya clash described as the greatest of 1940. The piece reviews key players, dramatic moments, and the competitive stakes shaping the outcome.
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Eagle-Hoya
Boston College Survives Georgetown In Slugfest At Fenway
In a cold wet Fenway Park thriller, Boston College edged Georgetown 19 to 18 after a dramatic fourth quarter drive. Key moments included O Rourke’s two way dominance and a pivotal safety by O Rourke as BC held off late Georgetown rallies.
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B. C
Baugh
Eagles
Maznicki
Boston
Georgetowns
Keystone Komedy
Franklin to Play Holstein Friday at Marshalltown
Franklin of Cedar Rapids will play Holstein Friday at the Iowa high school coaching clinic in Marshalltown. Holstein, third in last spring's state prep tournament, is undefeated this year. Franklin coach Orville Rust has been in Des Moines since the week began.
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Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Holstein
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Waterloo West
St. Mary's
Whitten
Ossian Girls Shatter Waterville's Home Streak
Ossian girls defeated Waterville 26 to 25 on Waterville's floor, ending an eight year home winning streak. Ossian leads the Turkey Valley conference with 3 wins and no losses, riding a seven game streak and an average of 38 to 26 in scoring.
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Ossian
Waterville
Ossian Girls
Waterville Sextet
Here Come With Here Come With
The column blends humor and sports notes with playful commentary. It parodies fan advice and pokes fun at managers and players, mentioning Oscar Vitt and Ed Oliver while offering light counsel about weather and timing.
Down The Chimney Understanding and Baseball Banter
A collection of quotes from sports figures and fans about baseball teams, players, and the season. Remarks include Yawkey’s pennant pursuit, Gabby Hartnett on loyalty, Comiskey on shaky foundations, and critique of trades and management. The piece reflects frustration, resilience, and humor from figures like Hartnett Nugent and Witt amid season pressures.
Another Timepiece For Clark Shaughnessy
Palo Alto California AP Clark Shaughnessy Stanford football coach received the Spokane Round Table award for the year's outstanding athletic endeavor. The award accompanied a swell watch, adding to his growing timepiece collection as Stanford prepares for the Rose Bowl against Nebraska with a complete 44-man squad gathering in Pasadena.
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Calif
Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
Shaughnessy
Spokane
Nebraska
Pasadena
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