Yankees Payroll Set To Top All Time Records In 1939
New York Yankees will post the highest payroll in baseball history, expected to exceed $300,000 with 29 paid staff including manager Joe McCarthy and 25 players. Key contracts show Joe McCarthy and Lou Gehrig at $35,000. DiMaggio likely $30,000. several pitchers at $20,000. and DiMaggio not expected to hold out.
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Pat Robinson
York
New York Yankees
Yankee
Babe Ruth
International News Service
Ed Barrow
Yanks
Joe McCarthy
Pearson
Monty Pearson
Barrow
Bill Dickey
Little Rock
Frank Crosetti
Short
Spud Chandler
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Gehrig
Joé DiMaggio
Hawkeye swimming ace quits school
Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa swimming prospect Francis Heydt star backstroker will not return for the second semester due to his father's illness in Texas Coach David Armbruster announced Heydt a sophomore ranked among the world backstrokers in 1938 finished second in national A A U national collegiate and Big Ten 150 yard backstroke and held the Midwest A A U record He helped the team set a national intercollegiate medley relay mark last winter with two varsity years left and is leaving with two years remaining in college of commerce.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Chicago
David Armbruster
Francis Heydt
Wichita
Kan
Heydt
A.A.U
Texas
Armbruster
Hawkeye Star
College of Commerce
Jones County Boys Basketball Tournament Schedules
Monticello announces Jones County tournament times for February 8 to 11. Olin vs Center Junction at 7 pm, Morley versus Wyoming at 8:10, Oxford Junction against Monticello at 9:20. Thursday features Anamosa versus Martello at 7:15 and Onslow versus Olin Center Junction winner at 8:30. Semifinals Friday 7:15, consolation Saturday 7:15, finals 8:30.
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the Gazette
Monticello
Jones County
Supt
A. B. Grimes
Olin
Center Junction
Morley
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Anamosa
Martello
Onslow
Olin Center Junction
St Wenceslaus Beats Center Point 35 32 in Narrow Victory
St Wenceslaus tops Center Point 35 to 32 in a hard fought game. Holloway led Center Point with 15 points while Heefner 11 and Fleagle 9 paced St Wenceslaus with Novak and Fiala each scoring 8. Center Point girls also defeated St Wenceslaus 32 28.
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Center Point
St. Wenceslaus
Center Point High School
Red Hawks
Holloway
Fleagle
Novak
Heefner
Wenceslaus
Fiala
St. Wenceslass
My Heefner
Polansky
Drahos
Harris
Newland
Taylor
Morris
O Fiala
Comreid
Kreicie
Scgre
Early season scores roll in from United Press roundup
George Washington 56 Colgate 48. Alabama Tehrs 40 8 W Louisiana 89 Carson-Newman 45 E Tenn Tehrs 43. Tri-State 44 Indiana Tech 27 E K Tehrs 45 Central Normal 28 California Aggies 46 Chico State 22 Paris college 14 Marshall 31 Daniel Baker 39 St Edwards 37 Bethel 88 McPherson 28.
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George Washington
Colgate
Alabama Tehrs
W. Louisiana
Carson-Newman
E. Tenn. Tehrs
Tri-State
Indiana Tech
E. K. Tehrs
Central Normal
California Aggies
Chico State
Paris College
Marshall College
Daniel Baker
St. Edwards
Bethel
McPherson
Cubs Pay Cuts Mark Wrigley Contract Policy Change
Chicago owner P K Wrigley plans salary trimming after the 1938 pennant run. Billy Herman signed for less than last season’s 18000, Jim Collins refused his offer, and Wrigley outlined a basic tiered pay system rewarding performance, with 12 signed and 10 unsigned contracts to date. Dizzy Dean, previously paid 185000 plus players, inked a 20000 deal for 1939 signaling limited salary cuts overall.
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Billy Herman
Herman
Jim “Rip” Collins
Wrigley
New York Yankees
Dean
Farmersburg Boosters Defeat Lamont 50 28 In Hoops
Farmersburg Boosters pulled away after a close first half to defeat Lamont 50 28. Westburg scored 13 for Lamont while M Mueller and Halske led Farmersburg with 13 and 11 points respectively.
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SBURG
Farmersburg Boosters
CCC
Lamont
Westburg
M. Mueller
Halske
Shires urges Ruth return to baseball as ambassador of good will
Art Shires from San Francisco argues baseball needs Babe Ruth as a goodwill ambassador. He envisions Ruth touring minor league cities and drawing fans with home runs in exhibitions, saying the majors should present him to the nation. Shires notes Ruth has struggled to secure a permanent major league job after knee injury and detoured into golf and wrestling.
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San Francisco
Shires
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Schmeling
Max
Louis
Galento
Farr
Nova
Bowling Scores Across Quaker Oats and Related Leagues
A scan shows multiple bowling score listings across leagues including Quaker Oats, Red Crown Merchants, and Commercial League. Various players and sponsors such as Sherwin Williams Sears Roebuck and Martin's Dry Goods appear with scores and handicaps, reflecting a busy local bowling scene and standings.
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RED Crown Merchants League
WW. L. Re
Guakers
Sherwin Willams
Seoes
Heiss Drews
Armstrong
Hesse
Crystal Wedding
Prefenider Emeisee Aes
Potebe
Smith
Molloy
Laird Bricks
Heathman
Kerres
Havel
Erica
Baee Ee
RED Crown Commercial League
W. C. Be Oe
Lb Pet
Peter Pan Bakers
Moeller
Eddy Paper
Hamor
Ceeneseee
McCrory
Loop Tavern
Beals
Pasteyt Gold Coast
Sherwin , Wims
Sears Roebuck
Wreesaso
Helscher
Mossett
Yue
Leeatere
W.kuba
Jirouch
T-Hanson
Wilson
Collins Radio League
OVA
Machine Shop
Bhatie Ee Exaggets
Er Gees
Kvitek
Fitvetrick
Martin's
Leiske
Samer
Ie Zari
Amleteatty
Hau Homan
Brocock
Escott
C Gregor
Bablilus
Rmiller
Henry
Zalen
Magnusson
Bower
McKensie Wertz
Witwer
I . Kepler
Sisth Sarver
Mandicap
Gracey
Stimson
Entzer
Gonnson
Fittman
Kourens
Filiony
Hlante-Chente
Widmer
Hansen
Hopking
Peter
Stoops
Kienler
E.weser
Keeler
Jones
Spor t Jabs Roundup From The Associated Press
A jumble of boxing notes lists bouts and outcomes with fighters Jaxioce Bock from Ark, J. D. Turner from Dallas, Frank Denefrie from Philadelphia, Henry Johnson, Joel Wagner from Newark, and Nick Fieren. The fragmentary data shows wins and weights but is incomplete and mixed with city abbreviations.
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Associated Press
Jaxtioce Bock
Ark
Lieyé Montgom Ery
J. D. Turner
Dallas
Tex
Atlanta
Frank Denefrie
Philadelphia
Henry Johnson
Philadelphi
Joel Wagner
Newark
Nick Fierentime
Philadelphis
Americans Tie Rangers For 2nd In City Hockey Race
The New York Americans beat the New York Rangers 1 0 to pull even for second place in the NHL standings. Tommy Anderson scored in the second period for the Americans. Detroit Wings edged Chicago 1 0 as Connie Brown notched the winner.
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United Press
New York Americans
New York Rangers
Tommy Anderson
William McBeth
New York City
Detroit
Red Wings
Chicago Blackhawks
Hawks
Connie Brown
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cesses
Toronto
Chicago
Casnesees
Montreal
Luther Norsemen Face Dubuque Spartans Saturday
Luther Cagers prepare for a tough conference test against the Dubuque Spartans in C. K. Preus gym. Saturday night. Les Anderson is expected to return at center after a long illness, giving the Norsemen full strength for the first time this season.
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Decorah
Luther Norsemen
Dubuque Spartans
C. K. Preus Gymnasium
Les Anderson
Norse
Cedar County Tourney Slated For Feb 8-11
In Lowden Cedar county boys basketball tournament opens Feb 8 with Durant vs Lowden at 7 p.m. Second round has Stanwood against Springdale at 8 15 and West Branch versus Clarence at 9 30. Thursday features Tipton versus Mechanics ville and Bennet vs Barent Lowdon winner. Semi finals Friday 7 30 and 8 30 with finals and consolation Saturday night.
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Lowden
Cedar County
Durant
Stanwood
Springdale
West Branch
Clarence
Tipton
Mechanicsville
Bennett
Barent
Schmeling Soon Back in U S As Louis Rematch Likely
Los Angeles dispatch reports Max Schmeling and Max Machon arrive in the United States aboard the Normandie from Le Havre. The piece speculates on a Louis rematch and notes Schmeling's possible boxing role for Germany.
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Henry McLemore
Los Angeles
le Havre
United States
Max Schmeling
Max Machon
Deusseldorf
Machon
Schmeling
Joe Louis
Louis
Max
Farr Declines Paychek Opponent Offer for Fight
Des Moines promoter Pinkie George says Tommy Farr refused a $7,500 bid to fight Johnny Paychek in Des Moines on Feb 27. Farr, via Joe Gould, preferred delaying eastward bouts and sought a spring or summer match. Paychek trains for a Feb 3 Omaha bout with Art Oliver.
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Des Moines
Pinkie George
Johnny Paychek
Des Moines Boxing
Tommy Farr
Joe Gould
Farr
Miami
Fla
George
Paychek
New York
Johnny
Art Oliver
Omaha
Louis Would Have Beat Dempsey Says Referee
Arthur Donovan, veteran judge of Joe Louis fights, insists Louis in his prime would have defeated Jack Dempsey. Donovan cites Louis’s superior fundamentals and power, recalling Louis’s bouts with Schmeling, Lewis, and Farr to support the claim. He notes Dempsey lacked natural fighting instincts beyond strength and speed.
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Louis
Dempsey
Gayle Talbot
A. P
York
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Arthur Donovan
Donovan
Toledo
Arthur
Hys
Schmelling
John Henry Lewis
Joe
Joe’s
Lewis
John Henry
Foxx to Get About 30000 In 1939 Boston Pact
Boston Red Sox star Jimmy Foxx signed a quiet 1939 contract near 30 000 dollars, likely making him the league's top earner. Foxx led the American League with a .349 average, won his third MVP, and eyes a strong season despite rivals like Gehrig and DiMaggio looming in payroll talks. Foxx’s health is reported improved and he aims for his best year yet.
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Boston
Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Geeme
Hot-Stovers
Tom Yawkey
Eddie Collins
Double-X
Lou Gehrig
Larrupin
Lou
Joe DiMaggio
James
Mr. Big
Jimmy
Shellsburg Alburnett Cagers Split Contests
Alburnett defeated Shellsburg 44 26 as Languth and Rockwood each scored 10 for Alburnett. Meskimens led Shellsburg with 9 points. In the second game, Shellsburg won 60 36 with Huston totaling 13 and Trittle scoring 16 for Alburnett.
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Alburnett
Shellsburg
Languth
Rockwood
Meskimens
Trittle
Huston
Farmers Market Place Ad for Poultry Needs
In the Want Ad Farmers Market Place buyers are invited to look for baby chicks poultry equipment and supplies. The brief advertisement promotes shopping through the classified section for farm goods.
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