Cubs and Reds Swap Players in Winter Deal
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs exchanged players led by Jimmy Gleeson and Billy Myers in a winter deal. Gleeson and Bob Mattick joined Cincinnati, while Chicago kept only an option on Myers. The pundits doubted where the pennant would land as Gleeson’s big bat faltered.
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Teeing Off With Bob Hogan In City Golf Final
Saturday marks the final day to submit time trials for the city golf tournament with Sunday’s 36 hole medal play to decide whether Dale Smith defends his title. Frank Campbell shot 71 with a 33 front nine while Bill McPartland also 71. others included Bintner 75 Knowles 75 Smith 73 Kee 89 Lockwood 75.
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Earl Kee
Paul Lockwood
Unseeded Brody Tops Fletcher in Des Moines Tennis Upset
Frank Brody, unseeded, knocked out third seed John Fletcher 6-2 3-6 6-4 to reach the Des Moines district men’s singles semifinals. Semifinalists also include Harris Coggeshall Fay Dunn and Bob Sandler, all from Des Moines.
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Frank Brody
John Fletcher
Brody
Harris Coggeshall
Fay Dunn
Bob Sandler
Legion baseball season opens with four teams
Decorah reports the season opening Sunday for a new Legion league with four teams Fort Atkinson Alpha Waucoma and Lucas. The league operates under the Iowa Amateur Athletic Association and is sponsored by the American Legion.
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Wakefield boner doubt fades amid college star lineups
The piece weighs college players who jumped to the majors with little or no minor league time. It cites Dick Wakefield’s $45,000 Tigers signing against examples like Ted Lyons Bob Feller Mel Ott George Sisler Eddie Collins Frankie Frisch Hal Schumacher and Herb Pennock. It notes Wakefield’s draft risk and previews Portsmouths lure in Piedmont league play while sharing reader letters on community swimming and a municipal pool.
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Dick Wakefield
Michigan U
Harry Grayson
NBA Service
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Mel Ott
Grayson
George Sisler
Eddie Collins
Columbia
Frankie Frisch
Fordham
Hal Schumacher
St. Lawrence
Herb Pennock
Wakefield
Tigers
Sewell explains Browns managerial move over pennant odds
Luke Sewell says leaving the first place Cleveland Indians for the St. Louis Browns was a promo tion and opportunity not a doubt about Cleveland winning the pennant. He notes Feller’s dominance and questions how Cleveland would fare if Feller faced Army duty or left the rotation.
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Army
Upper Iowa to Play 14 Conference Games in 1942
Upper Iowa University announces a 14 game conference schedule for 1942 led by coach George Wells. Returning regulars include Randall Webb Marshall Hense Carroll Rimmer and Dale Alderson. The timetable lists home games against Luther Simpson St Ambrose Western Union Buena Vista and Dubuque with visits to Wartboro Wartboro and others throughout January to February.
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Blazo Named Fargo Manager After Playing Catches
Mike Blazo promoted to manage the Fargo Northern league club after serving as catcher this season. President Harry S. Johnson of the Raiders confirmed the move by phone following Fargo’s first win under Blazo. Blazo seeks an outfielder pitcher and first baseman to complete his lineup.
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Mike
Cedar Rapids
Big Ten crowns split among six schools in 1940 41
Illinois Indiana and Michigan led with three titles each across ten championships. Minnesota won two titles including a football victory, while Chicago and Wisconsin added one title apiece. Michigan placed three seconds and a second-place tie. Iowa three seconds. Northwestern two second-place ties.
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Solon-A baseball team organized with community sponsor
Special to The Gazette. Solon-A baseball team formed the first in Solon in two years with community sponsorship. Players include Jack Rushek Don Kelsey Howard Kroul Paul Stahle Jim Wilson Bob Stahle Don Novy Harold Elliott Orval Unash Raymond Stahle Kay Stahle Leon Nosbish and Richard Krob. Schedule features June 29 Mt Vernon tournament July 6 Happy Valley July 13 Nichols July 27 Mechanicsville with locations alternating between there and here.
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Don Kelsey
Howard Kroul
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Jim Wilson
Bob Stahle
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Harold Elliott
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Davis Fails at 147 Pounds Sparks Title Fight Debate
Welterweight champ Fritzie Zivic vows to fight Al Davis regardless of title status as Davis struggles to make the 147 pound limit. Davis and manager Johnny Attel will appeal to New Jersey commission chair Gen. John J. Phelan to allow a title fight at or under weight, amid plans for weighing and potential adjustments by the commission.
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Select Alleys For 1942 State Bowling Meet In Des Moines
The 1942 Iowa state bowling tournament will be rolled on Central Alleys in Des Moines a 16 lane plant all on one floor. The decision was announced by Bob Vesely past president and committee chair. Committee members include E A McFarlane Earl Nyce. Central Alleys will be improved and air conditioned.
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Bob Vesely
State Bowling Association
E. A. McFarlane
Waterloo
Earl Nyce
Marshalitown
Vesely
Scenic League Games Schedule Update
Monona Postville leads Scenic league by a fame and a half and heads to Harper's Ferry for a Sunday away game. Monona hosts Waukon while Prairie du Chien goes to Garnaville and St Olaf plays Lansing at Lansing.
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Harper's Ferry
Waukon
Prairie du Chien
Garnaville
St. Olaf
Lansing
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