Wrigley rules out wholesale Cubs shakeup plans
Cubs owner Phil Wrigley said a total club overhaul after the pennant run is unlikely and that frequent major signings are unlikely. He discussed keeping Hartnett one year, plans to strengthen for 1939, possibly include Tony Lazzeri, and developing young players through new minor league arrangements.
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Unbeaten Teams Face Big Autumn Tests Across Nation
Twenty five unbeaten major teams meet tough opponents this Saturday in a packed slate. Pittsburgh travels to Wisconsin to face undefeated Badgers while New York U hosts North Carolina. Other matchups include Cornell versus Syracuse and Princeton versus Penn as title contenders seek solid showings.
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Guernsey Closes Season With 5-0 Triumph Over Victor
Guernsey defeated Victor 5-0 in the season finale Monday afternoon. Battery for Guernsey was Rieck and Morton. Victor’s battery was Fetzer and Fetzer. Only two hits were allowed by Rieck.
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Grinnell Eyes Central Tilt After Week in Practice
Grinnell College coach Lookabaugh plans to test revamped passing with Ed Walters at quarterback as Grinnell hosts Central College Friday. The varsity beat the freshman 20 to 0 in intersquad play, while backfield duties remain unsettled amid injuries and position switches involving Homann Walters Luther and High.
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Cyclones ready to face Missouri after Nebraska upset
Iowa State football coach Jim Yeager says the Cyclones, led by Everett Kischer, are focused on beating Missouri after the stunning 8 7 victory over Nebraska that ended a 19 year drought. The team relies on Kischer’s triple threat backfield as the main threat.
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Leo Durocher Named Brooklyn Manager For 1939 Season
New York NY SNS Leo Durocher playing captain of the Brooklyn Dodgers was named manager for 1939. Dodgers business manager Larry McPhail also announced Charles Dressen and Bill Killifer as coaches. Dressen and Killifer take the coaching posts meaning Babe Ruth will not return as a coach next year.
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Hopman Wins Pacific Coast Tennis Championship
Australian Harry Hopman, 35, defeated Jack Tidball in a four set final at Berkeley tennis club to claim the forty-ninth Pacific coast men's singles title. Hopman had earlier upset Don Budge while Tidball ousted Robbie Riggs en route to the final. Hopman now captains Australia’s Davis Cup team.
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Northwestern puts on heat for Ohio State
Northwestern coaches staged heavy drills and considered lineup changes as they sharpen for the pivotal Big Ten clash with Ohio State. Contens may start at quarterback over Richards, and Frank Young could replace Nick Cutlich at tackle as Francis Schmidt’s unit works on passing and defense at Columbus.
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McGregor High Beats Luana Nine 14 to 3
McGregor High School defeated Luana High School 14 to 3 on Tuesday. The McGregor offense scored in multiple innings while pitchers held Luana to a trio of runs. The win improves McGregor’s season record and boosts playoff momentum.
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Rainstorm floods Porto Bello causing flash deluge in 1908
At Porto Bello on the Isthmus of Panama nearly two and a half inches of rain fell in three minutes on May 1, 1908. The sudden downpour disrupted streets and caused flooding as residents and officials assessed damage and sought safety.
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Ruppert Getting Even With League
New York column traces Col. Ruppert's rise with the Yankees since 1915, noting ten American league titles and seven world championships. It discusses management, possible splits, and parallels with other clubs, plus reflections on Frank Frisch and Joe McCarthy as successful leaders.
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Wildcats Open With 9-0 Victory Over All Star
Novak's Wildcats opened the fall football season with a 9-0 win against the North Side All-Stars. Gable Kenney and Murtis starred for the winners while Watterson and Jewel led the losers.
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Solon Defeats Oxford 12 to 4 in Oxford Friday
Solon beat Oxford 12 to 4 last Friday afternoon at Oxford. Solon pitchers Zenishek and Novy combined for 9 strikeouts and 4 hits allowed. Wall led Solon with two singles and a home run. Simpkins and Goodrich were Oxford’s battery.
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