Boudreau Named One of Baseballs Youngest Managers
Lou Boudreau, 24, was promoted from within to lead the Cleveland Indians as player manager with a two year contract. He pledged a fighting ball club, planned chalk talks for rookies, and aimed for first division, while juggling duties as a player and duties at minor league meetings.
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Roger Peckinpaugh
New York Yankees
Joe Cronin
Stanley “Bucky” Harris
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Army
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C. C. Slapnicka
Slapnicka Perfected
Peckinpaugh
De Correvont Ends College Football Career On regrets
Chicago AP reports Bill De Correvont says scholastic and social benefits from Northwestern outlast any football memories. He aired comments on WGN with Bob Elson, criticizing Lynn Waldorf's system and noting he joined for education first. Waldorf defends, saying the star back was misled by advice.
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Chicago
Bill de Correvont
Northwestern
Bob Elson
WGN
Lynn Waldorf
Oklahoma City
Waldorf
de Correvant
Austin
Lou Boudreau Named Cleveland Indians Player Manager 1938
Lou Boudreau is introduced as the Cleveland Indians player manager for the next two years. Born July 17, 1917 in Harvey, Illinois, he bats and throws right handed. Married June 5, 1938, he studied at the University of Illinois and played in the 1940 All Star game.
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Fla
University of Illinois
Alva Bradley
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Lou
Joe Cronin
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Cronin
Washington Senators
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Bucky” Harris
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Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Harvey
Gitta Jm
Cleveland Alsia
Royal Lohry Boosts Cyclones After Knee Return
Ames AP Royal Lohry fully recovered from knee injuries carried most of the backfield load in Iowa State practice for the Marquette game. Lohry and Paul Darling shared ball carrying duties with Lohry also handling some passes as teammate Bob Seaburg and Jerry Gast completed the backfield. He returned to stride this season last week against Kansas State, scoring both Cyclone touchdowns.
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AMES
Royal Lohry
Iowa State
Marquette
Lohry
Paul Darling
Bob Seaburg
Eorrie Gast
Kansas State
Cyclone
All-State Iowa Football Teams To Be Announced Friday
Des Moines reports the 1941 all state high school football teams will be revealed Friday by The Gazette and 29 IA Daily Press Association papers. A committee of sports writers selected the 33 man squads from ballots sent to about 700 coaches and officials with first team photos to appear Friday and Saturday followed by second and third teams on successive days.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
The
Gazette
Iowa Daily Press Association
Abe Barron
Centerville
Ed Moore
Waterloo
Glenn Ortmayer
Charles City
Bud Fairall
Muscatine
Edward J. Lalley
Sioux City
Art Johnson
Ames
Charles Rubenstein
Fort Dodge
C. C. Lindroth
Creston
Cedar Rapids
Don Birkicht
Wilson
Bill Sinaiko
Franklin
John Frnch
Charles Hronek
Bill Burger
Bob Beccem
Roosevelt
Fred Bissell
Front line trio OLT at M'Kinley
Cedar Rapids coverage profiles McKinley high school basketball prospects with a focus on the Bears front line. Moore Chehak Mollman form the core with Milke challenging for the guard spots, while Engberg Purdue Cabalka vie for backcourt roles and a strong reserve pool supports forwards.
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Olt
M’kinley
Cedar Rapids
Bob Hinkin
Sindelar
Moore
Chehak
Mollman
Engberg
Milke
Michigan Puts Hawk Trio On All Opponents Team
Michigan selected three Iowa players for its all opposition football team after a Tuesday vote. The honorees were Jim Walker tackle Bill Diehl center and Bill Green fullback joining Stan Gervalis Pitt Bob Mott Northwestern ends Jim Daniel Ohio State tackle Ralph Fife Pitt Len Levy Minnesota guards Bill Garnaas Minnesota and Floyd Chambers Northwestern quarterbacks tie Paul Governor Columbia and Otto Graham Northwestern halfbacks.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Iowa
University of Michigan
Jim Walker
Bill Diehl
Bill Green
Stan Gervalis
Pitt
Bob Mott
Northwestern
Jim Daniel
Ohio State
Ralph Fife
Len Levy
Minnesota
Bill Garnaas
Floyd Chambers
Paul Governali
Columbia
Otto Graham
Cornell Suffered Setback as Fullback Injures Knee
Cornell endured a 16-0 loss to Pennsylvania after Fullback Joe Martin wrenched his knee at kick-off and could not return. The setback began the game on a harsh note for Ithaca.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Joe Martin
Bowling for Beginners Yoe Falcono
A short guide argues that professional bowlers favor the hook over a straight ball for higher strike rates. It explains how hook angles create a wider pocket, reduce splits, and increase pin action, noting that with practice a hook becomes controllable for beginners.
Bowling practice hook to boost skill and enjoyment
A practice routine focuses on the hook as a method to improve bowling control and pleasure. It emphasizes deliberate delivery, consistent release, and lane adaptation to increase both accuracy and fun during sessions.
Boudreau Wins Cleveland Indians Manager Job At 24
The surprise appoints Lou Boudreau as Cleveland Indians manager at age twenty four after a strong 1941 season. Cleveland signals a broader rebuild with Roger Peckinpaugh moved aside and C C Slapnicka stepping back. The piece contrasts football criticisms of Iowa and Big Ten coaches with Hawks performance, arguing Trews fans should trust material and future prospects.
Loyola grid squad quits in protest over insult
Loyola University football players refuse to name the athletic official who allegedly called them bums. They turned in their uniforms but kept travel jackets after a tirade during practice. The team, 5-4, has one game left against Nevada as coach Marty Brill unavailable for comment.
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Iowa
Dr. Anderson
Hawks
Wisconsin
Trews
Los Angeles
Loyola University
Athletic Department
University of New Mexico
Loyola
Marty Brill
Hawkeyes
Eddie Anderson
Eddie
Anderson
Bo McMillin
Billy Hillenbrand
Purdue
Mal Elward
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Pau Brown
Ohio State
Wolves
Pac
Julius Chosen Captain Of Iowa Wrestling Team
Lou Julius of Cherokee Iowa was unanimously elected captain of the University of Iowa wrestling team at a squad meeting Tuesday in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Lou Julius
Cherokee
University of Towa
Clutier 4A Hosts Juvenile Home Scores
Clutier and Marengo facing juvenile home teams with high scores led by Delena Zmolek and Dorothy Brown. Clutier girls struggle against Marengo defense while Cooper Clutier and Caloud High for Juvenile Home-Cooper Clutier show late competition.
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Telede
Caloud
Cooper Clutier
Marengo
Delena Zmolek
Dorothy Brown
Barker closes his grid oracle office picks 1941 contest recap
AP report lists Texas A&M favored to win Southwest title with bowl chances after a strong season. Several college games are predicted including Oklahoma A&M Army Navy Fordham vs NYU and Stanford vs Cal with broad mix of strong opinions and coin toss references.
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New York University
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Vanderbilt
Tulane
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Georgia
Holy Cross
Boston College
Pitt
Carnegie
Virginia
Michigan State
Clemson
Munger Era Penn State Football Sees Best Season Yet
Philadelphia reports Pennsylvania under coach George Munger posts seven wins, matching the 1936 team’s record with a 13 to 6 loss to Navy. The season marks the best showing in four years under Munger.
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Philadelphia
NEA
Pennsylvania
George Munger
Navy
Penn
Grinding of Axes at Wisconsin Reported
Chicago based wire reports that Big Ten coaches face pressure as student editors and alumni weigh in on 1941 football seasons. Wisconsin’s Harry Stuhldreher faces attacks after Illinois resignation and results show five losses in eight games. Other programs like Iowa Minnesota Michigan and Ohio State receive scrutiny amid lingering contract and coaching debates across the conference.
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Chicago
Wire Service
Big Ten
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Bob Zuppke
INS
Champaign
Illinois
Stuhldreher
Harry
Madison
Badger
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Pappy
Wildcat
Cedar Falls and Wilson Quit Tri Valley League
Cedar Falls and Wilson leave the Tri Valley high school conference over schedule issues. Wilson, Cedar Falls had won most league titles since joining three years ago and may end track and field in 1942. Four-team league now includes Independence, Manchester, Marion and Vinton.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Tri-Valley
United Press
Fred Winter
Ramblers
Winter
Independence
Manchester
Marion
Vinton
Notable boxing bout ends in decision in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn New York Tony Musto from New York City Chi Caso and Buddy Knox from Dayton Ohio faced Mexican Joey Silva from Philadelphia in a listed bout. Shankro from New York halted Silva in the seventh round.
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New York
Tony Musto
Chicaso
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Ohlodrew
Brooklyn
N. Y
Maxie Shankro
Joey Silva
Philadelphia
Omaha Writer Praises Tommy Farmer In Iowa Nebraska Game
Omaha World Herald columnist Roy McHugh lauds Iowa star Tommy Farmer for dynamic passing and multiple touchdowns in the Iowa Nebraska game. The piece notes Farmer as a standout passer, questions Nebraska defenders, and cites other Iowa players and area coaches influencing football in Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa.
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Roy McHugh
Frederick Ware
Omaha World-Herald
Tom Farmer
Simmons to Play in New York in Charity Football Game
Notre Dame's Stev Juzwik Northwestern's Bill d Correvont Edgar Jones of Pittsburgh join a dream backfield for a Yankee All-Stars versus Negro stars charity game at the Polo Grounds next Sunday. Fifty percent of proceeds go to Negro Catholic and Jewish charities. Coaches Bennie Friedman Jack Wallace lead the Yankee squad with Brad Holland coaching the Negro team featuring Ozzie Simmons and Sidat Singh.
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Stev Juzwik
Notre Dame
Bill d Correvont
Northwestern
Edgar
Jones
Pittsburgh
Polo Grounds
Yankee
Bennie Friedman
Jack Wallace
Brad Holland
Cornell
Negr
Oze Simmon
Sidat Singh
Iowa
Syracuse
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