Unanimous Kinnick Heads 1939 AP Big Ten All Star Picks
The 1939 All Big Ten football team chosen by coaches includes Nile Kinnick as the unanimous first team back and Don Scott, Tom Harmon, and George Paskvan on offense. Esco Larkinen and Erwin Prasse earn ends while Win Pedersen leads at tackle with James Reeder. John Haman moves to center. Steve Andrako and Jack Murray receive second team honors.
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Iowa
Don Scott
Ohio State
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Michigan
Tom Harmon
Wisconsin
George Paskvan
Towa
Esco Larkkinen
Erwin Prasse
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Harmon
Dave Rankin
Purdue
Win Pedersen
Minnesota
Illinois
James Reeder
Hal Method
Northwestern
Vic Marino
Marino
Mel Brewer
Indiana
James Logan
John Haman
Steve Andrako
Jack Murray
Chicago
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Missouri
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Bob Seaburg
Surprises Wind Up the Big Ten Championship Season
The 1939 Big Ten football season ends with major disappointments led by Ohio State collapse at Michigan and Iowa failures against Northwestern. Iowa finished second, Purdue third, while Northwestern and Michigan tied for fourth. Illinois Minnesota Indiana Wisconsin and Chicago tripped through a rough campaign as Iowa’s Nile Kinnick earned a standout season but could not overcome Northwestern.
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Iowa
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Company
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Minnesota
Indiana
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
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Wolverines
Bernie Bierman
Gophers
Harry Stuhldreher
Badgers
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Lemoré Sees Trojan Dominance Over Notre Dame
Henry McLemore recalls Southern California's 20 to 12 win at Notre Dame, praising USC's depth and power. He argues USC would beat Tennessee in a Rose Bowl showdown, noting Tennessee's edge in meanness and hunger, though both teams are not yet guaranteed a bid.
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Southern California
Notre Dame
Trojans
Rockne
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Davie Nave
Nave
Ambrose Schindler
Benny Sheridan
West
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California
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Western conference all star team selections by AP coaches
The 1939 Western conference all star teams are chosen by AP with Big Ten coaches listing players by position across schools including Ohio State Minnesota Northwestern Indiana and Michigan. Notable names include Nile Kinnick Tom Harmon Don Scott and Jim Lanehurst among others with Honorable Mention entries across several programs.
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Watson Bros. Transfer win Midwest women's team bowling crown
Watson Bros. Transfer of Omaha won the women's Midwest team championship with a 2683 total in Des Moines. Bernice Benish of Mason City captured the singles title with 604 pins.
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Mason City
I. C. Cagers Open With Cascade Here Tonight
In the Im Conception high school gym the I. C. girls and boys open their seasons against Cascade. The girls play first followed by the boys.
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Cascade
Im Conception High School
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Iowa Hawkeyes Roar Back to Big Ten Lead
A columnist savors Iowa’s strong season showing with praise for victories over Notre Dame and Minnesota and a top finish in the Big Ten. The piece notes a shift to a pass punt and gamble strategy led by Kinnick, highlights key plays, and recalls a bruising clash with Northwestern that ended in a 7-7 tie.
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Purdue
Northwestern
Harry Kipke
Michigan
Black Hills
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Harmon Keeps Scoring Lead
Chicago AP reports Michigan star Tom Harmon extended his scoring streak in five games to 61 points through eight touchdowns, 10 extra points and one field goal after a Saturday win over Ohio State.
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Chicago
Michigan
Tom Harmon
Harmon
Ohio State
State Gridders In But Two More Tilts
Through with football for the year virtually all of Iowa's colleges turned to basketball. Only two grid games involving Iowa teams were scheduled. Drake travels to meet San Jose State on the Pacific coast and Iowa Wesleyan faces Parsons at Fairfield on Thanksgiving day.
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Pacific Coast
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Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
Fairfield
Coal Company Team Joins Missouri Valley A A U Basketball
Des Moines University Avenue Coal company team joins the Missouri Valley A A U circuit for winter, scheduling 13 games with Valley peers.
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Des Moines
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Coalers
Missouri Proud Of Big Six Finish
Missouri is celebrated as the standout team of the Big Six season with a noted will to win and superior power, deception, and finesse. Nebraska earns best coordinated eleven honors while Kansas State’s Don Crumbaker highlights a spectacular end around play against Oklahoma.
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Missouri
Tigers
Nebraska
Baylor
Don Crumbaker
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Johnny Martin
Bob Orr
Tiger
Bob Seymour
Seymour
Elmer Nienan
Iowa State
They Buried Eddie
Eddie Brietz the author of the Sports Roundup column declares the season over and invites readers to pick ten winners. An overwhelming response follows with over 3 000 letters cataloging entries and reactions to the playful challenge.
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Canada
Eddie
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Gloom Over Iowa Penitentiary Bulldogs Lose 56 to 13
At Fort Madison Iowa, the Bulldogs football team suffered their first defeat in 21 starts, losing 56 to 13 to the Des Moines Comets. The Comets opened with a 40 yard pass Hoover to Antonio for an early score as Des Moines followed with a scoring spree, while the Bulldogs managed a late consolation score.
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Four Teams Chase Pro Grid Lead in Final Week
Detroit Lions fate sealed as Washington Redskins crush them 31 to 7. Green Bay edge late to stay in contention with Chicago Bears, while New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers also win to keep playoff hopes alive in Eastern Division race.
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Detroit Lions
National Football League
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Washington Redskins
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Redskins
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Cleveland
Frank Merriwell
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Joe Laws
Paul Engebretsen
Parker Hall
Rams
Chicago Cards
Giants
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Philadelphia
Eleven Teams Hold Unblemished Football Records Leaders
New York AP reports 11 college teams entered football's final week with perfect records. San Jose State's win over Fresno State ended one bid, leaving six leaders finished and others pressed to maintain their unbeaten streaks. Tennessee remains the sole leader with an intact gazel line.
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California
Fresno State
Tennessee
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