MacPhail Named Dodgers Executive Head With Full Authority
Larry MacPhail was named executive head of the Dodgers with full authority to direct policies and duties immediately. The former Cincinnati Reds general manager, who resigned in 1936, has submitted a program to make Brooklyn an aggressive National League competitor and oversee the Dodgers and their minor leagues. He led Cincinnati from red ink to solvency and introduced night baseball.
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Al Bisignano Set For Thursday Memorial Coliseum Card
Al Bisignano headlines a Memorial Coliseum show Thursday night on an all star card staged by Eddie Jennings. The lineup includes John Paul Jones Sun Jennings Bill Middic kauff Hal Rumberg Pete Frosia and Bob Jessen as referee with Bisignano facing Frosia in the opener. Tickets available at Lyman's.
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Belle Plaine Tops Marengo In Two Basketball Games
Belle Plaine high school split the Cedar League doubleheader with Marengo Tuesday night. The Belle Plaine reserves edged Marengo 22 15 while the Belle Plaine varsity won 29 22 after leading 20 16 at halftime. Hadenfeldt and Henry scored nine each for Marengo and Belle Plaine respectively. In girls play the Marengo team defeated Sharon Center 35 30 with Bogear scoring 21 for Marengo and Ada Meet contributing 15 for Sharon Center.
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Wellman Five Triumphs in Double Overtime Over Richland
Wellman edged Richland 24 to 22 in the Ke-Wash Conference second OT as Yoder sank the winning basket. Russell Ross led Wellman with 10 points, Ward topped Richland with 8, marking Richland’s first loss and Wellman’s sixth straight win. standings show Kalona tied for second with Richland still atop the league.
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Newhall Girls Beat Atkins 38 11 Lead Scorer Hegewald 17
Newhall high girls defeated Atkins 38 to 11 with Geraldine Hegewald top scoring 17 points. Second game saw Newhall boys win 36 to 16 as De mont Erland led with 13 points. Third game pitted Newhall Independents losing 28 to 25 to Atkins Independents.
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Two Huge Prep Showdowns Highlight Week of Iowa Hoops
Davenport high hosts undefeated West Waterloo in a clash that could shape state title hopes as 4 000 extra seats are set for a likely classic. Melrose visits Columbia Academy in a veteran versus sophomore showdown while Marshalltown visits Iowa City and Grinnell hosts East Waterloo.
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Nagurski Seeks Bears Return After Rope Burn Hospital Stay
Chicago AP reports Bronko Nagurski, legendary NFL star and wrestling contender, sits in a hospital bed with a leg infection from a rope burn. He expects full recovery in two weeks and aims to return as Chicago Bears fullback, confident football will lead next season. Nagurski notes his wrestling keeps him in shape and predicts a strong 1938 campaign with the Bears.
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Postville Sweeps Lansing With Double Victory
Postville beat Lansing in a Tuesday doubleheader led by Schroeder and Sebastian. The boys won 27 to 11 and the girls captured a 47 to 28 victory.
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Wapsie 8 Teams Battle For Runner Up In League
Clarence hosts Olin while Bennett visits Lisbon and other Jan 21 games shape boys standings in the Wapsie 8. Hoyas lead with 7 wins and 1 loss. Bennett 7 1, Lowden 5 3, Stanwood 4 8, Wheatland 4 4, Clarence 2 6, Lisbon 1 5. Girls race shows Stanwood and Bennett atop, with Clarence and Lowden near middle.
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Monona High Takes Two Tilts From Calmar
Calmar hosts a double header with Calmar girls losing 23 to 13 and Monona boys winning 28 to 23 on Tuesday night. Monona claimed both games on their visit to Calmar.
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Postville High Tops Lansing In Twin Basketball Wins
Postville high school defeated Lansing in two Tuesday games at Postville. The girls won 47 to 28 and the boys 24 to 11, extending a local basketball win streak for the season.
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Saltzgaver Bid Ends Long Yankee Career In Kansas City
The New York Yankees announced utility infielder Jack Saltzgaver will be sent to the Kansas City farm club ending a six year run in pinstripes. He earned 55 747.64 in salaries and World Series shares, with 1936 1941 and 1942 seasons highlighted by limited games and modest totals.
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Entries Arrive For Iowa Open Skating Meet
Early entries arrive for the Iowa Open Amateur Silver Skates races to be held next Wednesday night under the Young Men’s Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Iowa Skating association. Walter Rust of Elgin and Buddy Salem of Chicago pace the midget division entries. Local Bobby Hash tops Elgin Tri-State foes, while Rust edged Hash in Chicago. Admission is 10 cents for students and 25 cents for adults to cover event costs. medals awarded by points.
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Anamosa Upsets Marion High 21-17 in Narrow Win
ANAMOSA The Marion high school basketball team suffered its first loss of the season here Tuesday night when Anamosa upset the visiting five by a 21-17 score. Marion led 8-0 early and by halftime held a 9-8 edge. Westphal scored 13 for Anamosa and Hense 6 for Marion. The Anamosa seconds defeated Marion reserves 23-13 in a preliminary game.
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Irl Tubbs Expected to Leave Hospital Today
JOWA CITY Iowa UP Coach Irl Tubbs of the University of Iowa was expected to be released today from a hospital where he has been ill with laryngitis since Monday.
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Keystone High routs Mt. Auburn 52 to 13 in basketball
Keystone High School defeated Mt. Auburn 52 13 at home Tuesday night. Duane Popp led Keystone with 16 points while Abbott topped Mt. Auburn in scoring for the visitors. Keystone reserves won 29 9 and next host Clutter Tuesday night.
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Williamsburg Annexes Twin Bill From Conroy
Williamsburg boys first and second teams defeated Conroy on Conroy’s floor. The first team won 31 to 21 with O'Neil leading Williamsburg and Hempel and Plagmann top scorers for Conroy. halftime score 15 to 9. The second team won 23 to 10.
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Toledo Cagemen Beat Tama In Tight Iowa Cedar League Clash
Toledo defeat Tama 36 to 31 on Tama floor as Dick Bolt leads with eight field goals. Bobby Sheker paces Tama with ten points as Toledo pulls ahead in the third quarter and holds on despite a late Tama rally. Spears exits briefly with an injury.
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