Fraley Says Greenberg To Head Tribe
Oscar Fraley reports Hank Greenberg will be the new Cleveland Indians president replacing Bill Veeck with Greenberg holding controlling stock while serving as vice president in Cleveland. The piece recalls the World Series drive and notes travel woes, fires in Braves field, and a lack of celebration in Boston after the Indians’ win.
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Red Barrett
Braves Field
Casey Stengel Brought In To Lead Yankees
Casey Stengel, famed for quick wit and keen baseball insight, was named the New York Yankees manager for two years. The 57-year-old Missouri native joins a revered club after managerial success in the minors, with plans to announce new coaching staff and changes by fall.
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Casey" Stengel
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Babe Didrickson Zaharias Sets 70 at Fort Worth Open
Babe Didrickson Zaharias, the Denver star, broke the course record with a five under par 70 at River Crest to win her Texas Women’s Open first round 6 and 5 over Helen Reidell of Dallas. Polly Riley, Fort Worth, advanced by matching par 75 in a 7 and 5 win over George Noble. Zaharias later faced Beverly Hanson as Riley faced Bee McWayne in other draws.
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Iowa Third In Rushing Defensive
Iowa ranks third in defense against rushing in the Big Nine. Hawkeyes allow 125 rushing yards per game, with Michigan and Wisconsin ahead. Jerry Faske leads kickoff returns at 30.2 yards per attempt, and Faske is sixth in rushing. Other leaders include Indiana’s George Taliaferro and Purdue’s Bob DeMoss in various categories.
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Three Injured Bucks Return to Practice
Ohio State players sidelined by the Iowa game last Saturday returned this Tuesday. Halfbacks Mike Cannavino and Alex Verdova and guard Ray Dipierro were among those reporting back to the squad.
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Army Takes Slender Lead in Lambert Vote
In a tight race for the Lambert trophy Army's Cadets edged Penn State by two points in the weekly ballot. Army leads 984 to 982 with wins over Villanova Lafayette and Illinois boosting its total while Penn State falls from last year's crown.
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Pep Dominates Burton In Eight Round Non Title Fight
World's featherweight champion Willie Pep of Hartford built an easy decision over Chuck Burton of Newark in eight rounds at Jersey City. Pep controlled the bout with sharp lefts to head and body, weighing 132 pounds to Burton's 127.
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Jersey City Boxers Highlight Amateur Bout Rumors
In Jersey City White Pep 132 from Hartford and outpointer Chuck Burton 127 from Newark are listed in non-title action. Los Angeles Maxile Decusen 134 and Mario Trigo 133 from Tijuana Mexico clash. Monolulu Carl Olson 164 and Boy Brooks 15354 from Manila figure in a separate bout.
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Insurance claim sparks question at Kensinger agency
A fragment notes a man, described as unchanged since arrival, who allegedly did not carry insurance with Kensinger. The line mentions Kenalager Ingrance Agency and a contact Dial 6974.
Wilson Shifts Lineup For Clinton Valley Conference Clash
Wilson high school coach Bill Barnard reshuffles to boost the squad for Saturdays Valley conference game at Clinton. Fullback John Hlavacek returns to form at fullback with backlist changes and Walt Loeffler eyed at guard to strengthen the line. A win would keep Wilson in the Mississippi Valley title chase as McKinley prepares for a key Oct. 22 meeting at Hill Park.
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Nevada Rolls To 522-Yard Average In 3 Games
The Nevada Wolf Pack, unbeaten in three starts under coach Joe Sheeketski, totaled 1,566 offensive yards for a 522-yard average per game. Stan Heath leads the attack with 425 passing yards on 43 completions in 82 attempts, as Drake and Penn post impressive no-interception passing records.
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