Reds Triumph In World Series. Derringer Key Pitching Hero
Cincinnati fans awoke to celebrate as the Reds defeated Detroit 2 to 1 in game seven. Derringer shut down the Tigers, buckling the series with a seventh inning run and a dramatic finish on Crosley Field. Street celebrations filled the town as fans recalled a night of thrilling baseball and relief after years of losses.
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Cincinnatis
Reds
Aul Derringer
Detroit
Buck News Ram
Zarl Averill
Lonnie Frey
Aternoon
Crosley Field
Cincinnat
Bill Werber
Billy Myers
Newsom
Jimmy Ripple
Billy
Cincinnati
Bobo
Frank McCormick
Dizzy Dean
Paul Derringer
Red Ruffing
Yanks
Buchanan Hits 643 But Hoppe Leads With 65
In Cincinnati, Buck Buchanan hits 643 while Hoppe posts 65 as tie to big gate receipts for the 1940 Reds Tigers World Series. Buck Nelson and Jimmy Ripple noted for late rally. Jimmy Wilson shines as 40 year old catcher fills for Lombardi.
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Cardinals
Buchanan
Hoppe
Blairstown Nine Ends Season With 13-9 Win
In the season finale Blairstown baseball team defeated Keystone 13-9. Blairstown pounded Feuerbach for 16 hits including three doubles two triples and a home run as Veenstra Miller and the Paulsen brothers led the offense. Leonard Paulsen and Robert Veenstra dominated defensively with 11 strikeouts between them.
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B. Feuerbach
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Robert Veenstra
Gehringer Likely to Quit After Tough Series
Cincinnati report notes Charley Gehringer, 37, hints at retirement after a rough series with Detroit. He says spring of youth is gone, back troubles persist, and batting practice feels unwelcome. The Tigers veteran slumped to 6 hits in 28 at bats for a .214 average, leaving 16 runners on base and one RBI.
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Gehringer
Jimmy Wilson
Detroit
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Tebbett
Schoolboy Rowe
Rudy York
York
Dick Bartell
McCormick
Bartell
Pinky Higgins
Billy Sullivan
Sports Shorts Mix Baseball Parks with Football Trade Talk
The piece surveys cross-sport notes from baseball and football, noting NPFL clubs playing in ballparks except Detroit and Green Bay, Prothro's stance on managing the Phillies and Higbe Mulcahy, a Cincinnati fan on stilts at Crosley, historic umpire pay talks, and apportioning free admission for university contests. It also mentions Pie Traynor predicting Lou Novikoff’s potential as a Cubs star with caveats on fielding.
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Doc Prothro
Phillies
Gerald Nugent
Kirby Higbe
Hugh Mulcahy
Nugent
New York Giants
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Prothro
Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Cleveland
Oscar Witt
del Baker
University of Chicago
Maroons
Georgia
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
Pie Traynor
Lou Novikoff
Los Angeles
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Lou
Traynor
Boxing roundups from New York feature title bouts and outpoints
In New York bouts Schoolboy Fried Kin 187 beat Frerett Rishimbe 18244. Tami Maurlelin 158 defeated Augie Arellano 155. Steve Wellake 155 stopped Vicky Marking 13714 in Philadelphia. Matches noted from January in linear results.
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Branklin
Linux
World Series Ends in Pitching Triumph for Reds
The World Series crowned Cincinnati with pitching prowess led by Paul Derringer and Bucky Walters as the Reds defeated Detroit. The piece credits McKechnie with guiding pitchers to victory while noting Buck Newsom’s brave closers and the Tigers’ lack of timely hitting.
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Bucky Walters
Bill Werber
Jimmy Wilson
Bill McKechnie
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Jim Turner
Junior Thompson
Walters
Dean Boys
Cardinals
National League
Postville and Fayette Lead Upper Iowa Conference
Postville Pirates won their third straight league game by beating Monona 32 13 after trailing 7 6 at the first period end. Fayette beat Sumner 2 0 at home as Waukon hosts West Union’s 16 0 win. Elkater 19 13 over Maynard in a late aerial thriller with 24 completed passes and a 13 13 tie before Elkader’s winning TD with 25 seconds left.
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Reds Split World Series Payouts After Victory
Cincinnati Reds players receive 5782 each after winning the world series, about 2000 more than if they had lost. Detroit Tigers share 3519 per player. Reds divided among 2834 shares after a 3000 top cash bonus. Tigers benefited 48 players.
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South English to play Indians at Tama Sunday
SOUTH ENGLISH will travel to Tama on Sunday for a game against the Tama Indians. Regulars listed include Marvin Lane Kenneth Pence Will Higgins Albert Higgins Dale Robison Louie Bower Ross Trusler Robert Sheaffer and George Starcevich. Substitutes are Eldon Kirkpatrick Bill Claypool Donald Robison Calvin Perrin and Lester Chittick.
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Louie Bower
Ross Trusler
Robert Sheaffer
George Starcevich
Eldon Kirkpatrick
Bill Claypool
Donald Robison
Calvin Perrin
Lester Chittick
Anderson Juggles Hawks In Practice At Iowa City
Iowa's varsity scrimmaged a freshman eleven for over an hour as Coach Eddie Anderson prepared for Wisconsin Saturday. Regulars like Oops Gilleard and Henry Vollenweider led the attack with Bernard Mertes catching passes from Tom Farmer.
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Purple Hopes Ride On Sophs In Beloit Game
Mount Vernon perspectives on the Midwest conference clash with Beloit focus on eight sophomores serving as second-string and part of the varsity. Reserves Haloupek Juhrend and Fish anchor the line with Dague Bodine Houden and Roberts in backfield rotation as Cornell aims to shore up defense and offense.
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Cyclones Open Polo Season Against Illinois
Ames prepares for the fall polo season with two veterans Maurice Boney of Sac City and John Carey of West Liberty in the lineup against the University of Illinois Saturday. Contenders include Robert Jacobs James Kiser of Paullina and William Munson of Lewistown IU.
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Lewistown
Elwood High Beats Welton 6-4 In Baseball Thriller
Elwood High School defeated Welton 6-4 Monday after taking an early lead and holding on. Specht earned the win on the mound, with Welton scoring all runs in the sixth inning on three hits and two errors. Tubbs Ardian and Busch delivered timely hits for Elwood.
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Slapnicka Denies Vitt Front Office Backing Claims
Cleveland baseball club officials clashed with manager Oscar Vitt after his Oakland California complaint about lack of front office support. Slapnicka said Vitt’s statements were not facts and defended the club’s stance. The dispute centers on a suspended player and a later apology. Vitt’s job status will be decided by directors in about three weeks.
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Higgins Sets New Fielding Marks in World Series
Pinky Higgins of the Detroit Tigers set a new World Series fielding record with 30 chances over seven games, surpassing Bucky Harris of Washington in 1924. He also tied or broke an all games record with nine assists, surpassing Freddie Lindstrom of the New York Giants.
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Luther Norsemen Seek Third Win Against Valparaiso Homecoming
Luther Norsemen aim for a third win as they host Valparaiso in homecoming action. Valparaiso seeks its first victory in five years of competition after last year’s Luther upset. Injuries from Augsburg game weaken Luther with Kvam out, and multiple starters sidelined. Starting lineup projections include Woodiwiss, Jacobson, Lashbrook, Carey, and Ingvolstad among others.
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Williamsburg Nine Plays Vrota First In Fall Tournament
In the state fall baseball tournament opening round on Thursday Adel Bancroft meets Letts at 9 30 a.m Liberty township Calumet faces Rockwell at 11 a.m St Charles vs What Cheer at 1 30 p.m and Williamsburg vs Wiota at 3 p.m The winners return Friday and the championship is Saturday Umpires Kurt Daib Dexter and Marshall Watson State Center were selected.
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Parker Hall Advances Among Pro Pacemakers In Offense
Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams rose to second in passing after leading the league last year. He completed 25 of 49 passes for 312 yards, behind Sammy Baugh who went 28 of 40 for 338 yards. Hall also moved to second in rushing with 152 yards from 28 attempts. Don Looney and Jimmy Johnston share the scoring lead with 24 points each.
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Hall
Sammy Baugh
Washington
Banks McFadden
Brooklyn
Don Looney
Philadelphia
Jimmy Johnston
Looney
Gaynell Tinsley
Cardinals
Seven Prep Teams Enter State Mile Race Meet
Seven high schools have entered the state championship one mile team races at Iowa City. Races occur Saturday morning at the University of Iowa track with entries from Burlington Fort Madison East and West Waterloo DeWitt and Adel. Competition includes class A B and C schools by enrollment.
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Iowa High School Athletic Association
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Furnace Repair Ad in Gazette Want Ads
Daily business service listing highlights furnace repair among offered options. Includes service category and contact prompt in a local Gazette Want Ad style.
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