Drastic Changes Foreseen For Baseball This Year
Veteran observer Bob Considine predicts major shifts in baseball for the coming season. He cites night games expanding despite owner resistance, higher rail fares affecting teams, more old and young players, and defense work drawing minor leaguers away. He notes changes in scouting, travel costs up 15 percent, and possible ball changes to revive hits.
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Sammy Baugh Tops Pro Grid Kickers
Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins led the NFL punting charts in 1941 with 30 punts for 487 yards average, topping Whizzer White of the Detroit Lions. Chicago Bears rookie Norm Standlee averaged 63 yards on two punts, while Baugh also had a 75 yard punt against New York on Sept 28.
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Burlington Beats Roosevelt 43-28 in Fast-Paced Rally
Burlington Grayhounds defeated Roosevelt High 43-26 as Don Schweizer hit 10 of 13 shots for 21 points and sparked a quick start. Roosevelt’s Johnny Sebern led with 13 points but the Riders faced a tight rotation and trailed 10-4 after one period and 22-11 at halftime.
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Des Moines Boxer Lauds Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves Charity Show
George Bourland of Des Moines praises the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves charity tournament set for February 9 10 and notes his plan to bring an eight man team. He recalls past champions and favorites including Donald Turner and Bearcat Wright and commends the event’s smooth operation and equal medals for all participants.
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Johnny Kotz Tops Big Ten Scoring Standings
CHICAGO AP Big Ten guards face fatigue as Wisconsin's Johnny Kotz leads with 114 points and sits out until Feb 9 for exams and rest. Ohio State's Max Gecovets is second with 85 points, close behind Otto Graham of Northwestern by two points.
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Yale names Ivan B. Williamson head coach
The New York Herald Tribune reported Ivan B. Williamson, Yale assistant football coach for eight years, was named head coach at Yale University in New Haven.
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High Scoring Features Top Bowling Loops
Major league bowlers, men and women, packed the hero bench Tuesday night as five women from the city classic group hit the 500 mark and eight men from the classics reached the 600 circle. Leta Nezerka led with a 587 series highlighted by 173 200 and 214 games, with Helen Kroulilk 562, Georgia Frasinger 549, Lillian Hefner 537, and Bo Lattner 533. Lincoln alleys club members posted 3010 total pins as three 600+ games and two 500s marked the night. Barney Knowles led at 683, Joe Novotny 629, Tony Novotny 608, while Joe Lazio 628, Frank Turdik 627, Frank Stanek 614, and Frank Kerres 602 followed.
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Nine Teams Enter Delaware Tourney
Nine teams will compete Feb 5-7 in the Delaware county boys basketball tournament at the high school gym.Thursday opens with three games in the upper bracket Greeleys vs Buck Creek at 7 p.m. and Colesburg vs Oneida at 8:10 with Hopkinton vs Earlville at 9:20. Friday features Delhi vs the winner at 7 p.m. and Dundee vs Manchester Boeun at 8:10. Saturday has semifinals at 1:30 and 2:40 with the consolation at 7:30 and the title game at 8:40 p.m.
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Oldsmobile Service Drive Expands for 1942 Shortage
Amid new car sales restrictions for 1942, an Oldsmobile dealer markets a six department service program for existing owners. It highlights lubrication, motor tune up, brakes, front end checks, wheel alignment, electrical/battery inspection, and fender work with factory-trained staff and genuine Oldsmobile parts.
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