Lombardi Named NL Most Valuable Player for 1938
Ernie Lombardi of the Cincinnati Reds won the National League MVP award in 1938 with 229 points. Bill Lee finished second, Arky Vaughan third, and Mel Ott fourth in a vote by Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Lombardi led in batting average and games behind the plate, becoming Cincinnati’s first MVP and his career marked by consistency and a .320 lifetime average over eight big-league seasons.
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Philadelphia
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St Louis
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Lee Handley
Pep Young
Fight Between Wayne Players and Doc Spears Ends With Inaction
Detroit UP reports Dr Charles J Spain executive vice president Wayne University said there would be no official investigation of the dressing room fight between Wayne players and Toledo coach Clarence Doc Spears. An informal report was received from Joe Gembis. Toledo Wayne athletic negotiations begun in 1919 will not be renewed.
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Doc" Spears
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Table Tennis League To Be Formed Here
The YYMC A Table Tennis association plans a local league and will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 15 Representatives should bring team rosters and fees Four new tables are available and the league schedule will be drawn with regular play starting next week
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Hostak Defends Title Against Kreiger in Seattle Bout
Middleweight champion Hostak, 22, defends his world title for the first time in Seattle Tuesday night against Sally Kreiger, a veteran of New York City, in an 11 round contest.
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Iowa Poised for Minnesota Clash After Purdue Tie
Iowa prepares for the traditional showdown with Minnesota after a scoreless tie with Purdue. Coach St Tubbs plans a hard freshmen scrimmage and focus on the Gopher power plays. Key players include Balazs Kinnick Eberly Enich Brady Kelley Allen Niles Niles Bush and Bush in the backfield, with Balazs at fullback and Kinnick at left half.
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Franklin And Wilson Clash Friday Night At Hill Park
Franklin and Wilson meet in a city championship clash at Hill Park Friday night. Both teams are among the league’s strongest with title implications as Davenport looms undefeated and could lose the crown if upset by Iowa City.
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Independence Juniors Defeat Maquoketa in 6-Man Debut
The Independence junior college beat Maquoketa 20 to 18 in Iowa's first full-time 6-man game. Marvin Jones scored all three Independence touchdowns, including a 53-yard run, with Van Tassell and Sekel adding scores for Maquoketa.
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Iowa
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Tipton Tigers Host University High on Wednesday
The Tipton high Tigers meet University High of Iowa City in an afternoon game here on Wednesday. Tipton is conceded a strong chance after their performance in the Tipton-Anamosa game last Friday, though University High holds the pre game edge.
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Sixty Minute Man Returns and Lombardi MVP Rumor Swirl
News notes on Paul Christman and Don Faurot using full game time, Jimmy Clark’s knockout, and Iowa practice spirit. Reds announce Ernie Lombardi as MVP amid salary buzz. Joe Laws’ overlooked pro impact with Green Bay highlighted along with Baseball Bits on Goslin Haas Johnson Voegler and Babe Ruth managing rumors.
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Viewing the Field and Local League Plans in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Towa Open and plans to form a weekly league to bolster local table tennis. Key football matchups affect conference titles as Coe, Franklin, and regional teams chase transfers, while standout athletes like Vernon Elslager and Ottumwa stars draw notice.
Goldberg Ready For Carnegie Tech Game
Pitt star Marshall Goldberg says he will be in the lineup for the Golden Panthers game against Carnegie Tech after scoring two touchdowns against Fordham despite an injured leg. Dr Ralph Shaner will decide after another examination.
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Y League Basketball Representatives Meet Thursday Evening
Representatives of teams in the YMCA basketball league are asked to attend a meeting this Thursday evening to discuss the season and competition plans. The notice invites all clubs to participate in outlining schedules and participation guidelines.
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Y League
Luis Vincentini Dies Former South American Champion
Luis Vincentini a former South American lightweight champion who gained U S popularity while contending for the world title a decade ago died Monday night in San Vicente hospital Santiago Chile confirmed.
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Lawrence Faces Beloit In Final Wisconsin Conference Clash
Lawrence College seeks its Midwest Conference crown as it travels to Beloit for the season finale. Beloit and Lawrence, both undefeated in league play, clash after Lawrence beat Ripon 14 to 13 while Beloit edged by Knox and suffered a non conference setback to Lake Forest. Coe could still tie if Wisconsin teams stumble.
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Wilder May Be Lost To State For Drake Tilt
Ames Ia Hank Wilder first string fullback with 545 rushing yards on 105 attempts may miss the Iowa State lineup for the Drake game after a groin injury. Gordon Ruepke could move to Wilder position with Don Griswold or Merle Osborne as alternatives. Everett Kischer remains the Big Six scoring leader with 32 points this season.
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Jim Yeager
Don Griswold
West Chester Leads KeWash Conference
West Chester dominated Wellman Friday afternoon to stay unbeaten in the KeWash conference. Other results across the league included Kalona’s 7 9 loss to Lone Tree and Richland’s 7 7 draw with Sigourney. Keota won a forfeit from Delta.
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Pittsburgh Tops AP Weekly College Football Poll
Pittsburgh remains the top team in the AP poll with 105 of 115 votes and 1,139 points. Texas Christian climbs to second, Notre Dame and California rise, while Dartmouth and Northwestern enter the top ten based on Saturday results and weekend games.
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Armstrong And Garcia Prepare For Ring Duel
New York report on welterweight champion Armstrong facing Ceferino Garcia in a 15 round title bout at Garden Ring. Garcia is a big welterweight capable of middleweight damage. Armstrong vows movement and counterpunching. Odds swung from Garcia favorite to 6 to 5 as fight night nears.
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