Coaches clash in midwest gridiron feud over rules and calls
The piece notes Coach Harry Stuhl Dreher of Wisconsin accused Illinois fans of poor sportsmanship after a 7 to 0 loss, while Bob Zuppke defends his team and questions football films. Purdue’s Mal Elward blasts a field goal ruling in Notre Dame’s 3 to 0 win, with others considering scrappy grudge bouts as healthy signs.
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Midwest
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Illinois
Harry
Cabinet
Stunidrener
Jimmy Smith
Bob Zuppke
Smith
Mal Elward
Purdue
Notre Dame
Ray Blades Signs To Manage Cards In 1940
St Louis Cardinals announce Ray Blades will return as manager for 1940 on a one year contract. Blades led the club from sixth to second in the National League in 1939. President Sam Breadon disclosed no salary terms. Blades had previously managed Columbus and Rochester farm teams.
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ST. Louis
Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Blades
Cardinal
Columbus
Rochester
Cubs Sign Uhle as Coach for Chicago Cubs
George Uhle, famed Cleveland Indians pitcher of the 1920s, has been signed by the Chicago Cubs as a coach. He will replace Roy Johnson, who was recently named manager at Tulsa.
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INS
George Uhle
Cleveland Indians
Cubs
Chicago National League Baseball Club
Uhle
Roy Johnson
Tulsa
Bob tailed doubleheaders may be cut from baseball
In Durham North Carolina AP reports that minor leagues will vote December 4 in Cincinnati on an amendment to remove Bob tailed doubleheaders. The list from William Bramham includes proposed changes such as nine inning first games in twin bills and twilight doubleheaders and limits on player transfers and drafts plus club roster size increases.
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N. C
Cincinnati
William G. Bramham
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Giants Decide To Play Under Lights
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham announced next year’s plans for night baseball at the Polo Grounds. Seven home games and three on the road will be played in Boston, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati, with construction starting March 1 and lights installed by April 1. The first game is set for late May or early June, possibly against the Phillies or Bees.
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Giants
Horace Stoneham
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Stoneham
Polo Grounds
Phillies
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Bees
Ford Frick
Hat-eating journalism professor hilariously rises to challenge
In Santa Maria California AP reports journalism instructor Harold Burum offered to eat his hat if his students produced the high school paper on time. The students succeeded and Burum, also a chemistry teacher, brewed a straw mixture that he spread on crackers and ate.
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Harold Burum
Burum
Nagurski headlines Thursday Homecoming wrestling card
Bronko Nagurski, one of the all time greats, tops a Memorial Coliseum mat show this Thursday night during Homecoming week. He will face Farmer Jim Morgan with two other all star bouts on the program.
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Bronko Nagurski
Memorial Coliseum
Farmer Jim Morgan
Kinnick Targets All American Fame With Record Pace
Iowa star Nile Kinnick proves himself a triple threat by running, punting, and passing. He adds signal calling and drop kicking, aiming for a pass catching role against Minnesota. Across six games he averages 3.85 yards per carry, 40 yard punt, 19.4 yard returns, with 21 completions for 473 yards and nine TDs. He scored five rushing TDs, kicked 10 of 15 extra points, and has a hand in 94 of Iowa’s 110 points. He has played 332 of 360 minutes and parts of all five games, anchoring the Hawkeyes’ offense.
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Iowa City
INS
South Dakota
Nile Kinnick
Indiana
Kinnick
Minnesota
Iowa
Notre Dame
Interleague play proposed to boost pennant race
Sid Feder reports a plan to trim regular season games and add interleague matchups. Each team would play 18 within its league and four against the other league, with those results counting toward standings. Ford Frick backs the idea as a progressive step toward genuine cross league competition.
Rent Ads Prove Effective in Gazette Listings
Property owners report speedy rentals from Gazette Want Ads. George Book, M. I. Kasner, Mrs. Snyder, and many others note 10 to 40 plus calls, with tenants found within days. Apartments, bungalows, and rooms across multiple streets show strong response and quick occupancy.
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F Ave
the Gazette
George Book
First Ave
Gazette
1St Ave
M. I. Kasner
G. E. Lipp
J Ave
Frank Snyder
14Th Ave
S. A. Nelson
Glenwood Drive
Clifford Mason
Tenth Street SE
M Radeke
St. SW
F. I. Cummins
L St
Frank Kratoska
Johnson Ave
N. E. Weige
Charles Packingham
5Th Ave SE
4Th St
Dial
N. J. Baba
E Ave
Howard Stark
Fifth Avenue SW
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What They Won't Use In Propaganda New York AP
The English habit of driving on the left is cited by German propaganda via CBS shortwave. An Oxonian announcer at DXB Berlin claimed British troops try to conquer roads by left driving, while the French drive right, leading to traffic delays and accidents.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
DXB
Berlin
France
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