Walters Voted NL Mvp In Reds Strong Season
Kiam Henry Walters Jr the Cincinnati Reds ace pitcher was named National League most valuable player by Baseball Writers Association of America. He led the league with 27 victories and appeared in 39 games with 31 starts finishing 31 and losing 11 as Cincinnati captured the pennant. Johnny Mize finished second in points with 178 while Paul Derringer and Buck McCormick followed in the top ranks. Curt Davis and James Roberson Brown also earned votes in the BBWAA ballot contributions.
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Kiam Henry (Bucky) Walters, Jr
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Sporting News
Ni York
Wil
Reds
Walters
Cincinnati
Big Ernie
Schnozzle) Lombardi
Johnny Mize
St. Louis Cardinals
Paul Derringer
Frank
Buck) McCormick
Curt Davis
James Roberson
Jimmy) Brown
Fielder
Monmouth Game Looms In Strong Coe Interest
Coe backers praise Monmouth after a 7 7 tie, predicting trouble ahead for Lawrence Ripon Augustine Cornell and Knox. Reserve strength impresses as Joe Singer and Luther Burkett run the offense. Coe honors 1914 Point A Minute squad with alumni back for Saturday.
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Coe
Monmouth
Scots
Kohawks
Ray Scapecchi
Cornell
Lawrence
Ripon
Augustine
Knox
Joe Singer
Luther Burkett
Dixon
Ill
The
Crimson
Cedar Rapids
John Massey
Parke Avenue SE
Waldo Peschau
Fourth Avenue SE
John Skien
Massey
Peschau
Skien
Seven Major Unbeaten Outfits Dominate Early Season
New York dispatch notes seven of fifteen leading teams remain undefeated as threats to end with clean slates. Tennessee Michigan Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Tulane Pittsburgh and St Marys keep streaks alive while Southern California Oklahoma and others face losses looming ahead of weekend games. Pittsburgh meets Duquesne Tennessee faces Alabama Tulane meets North Carolina Notre Dame draws Navy St Marys vs Santa Clara.
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New York
INL
Tennessee
Michigan
Carnegie Tech
Notre Dame
Tulane
Pittsburgh
St. Mary’s
Southern California
Oklahoma
Northwestern
Duke
Holy Cross
Fordham
Rice
Minnesota
Pitt
Duquesne
Alabama
North Carolina
New York University
Navy
Santa Clara
Dubuque High Leads Race In Valley League
Valley League standings show Dubuque High atop the conference with three wins while Roosevelt remains undefeated. This week’s slate includes Roosevelt at West Waterloo and Dubuque at Iowa City with Franklin at Clinton as another league game.
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Dubuque High
Iowa City
Little Hawks
Dubuque
Roosevelt
Waterloo West
Waterloo
Rough Riders
Leo Derga
St. Patrick’s
Iowa
O. K
Davenport
Franklin
Clinton
Behewakes Oak
West
Bez Davenport
Erin
East Waterloo
Cnendcne
McKinley
Decorah
West Waterloo
Manchester
Wilson
Mooseheart
Fort Dodge
Austin
Minn
Waterloo A
Pirates eye night baseball at Forbes Field
Pittsburgh sources say the Pirates may schedule a few night games at Forbes Field next season now that lights are installed for football. Executives could not be reached for comment on the report.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Forbes Field
Earliest permanent waving records traced to 3000 B C
Babylonian women used braided hair treated with bitumen to preserve curls, marking ancient roots of permanent waving and styling techniques dating to around 3000 B C. The note highlights early cosmetic practices and historical curiosity about hair treatment.
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B. C
Babylonia
Major John L. Griffith collapses, rushed to hospital
John L. Griffith, longtime Western Conference athletics commissioner and Drake Relays founder, suffered a heart attack after a meal in Winnetka. His doctors report the condition not alarming but require rest and full physicals. Griffith also held WWII athletic posts and earned the rank of major overseas.
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Chicago
John L. Griffith
Hame
Winnetka
Major Griffith
Drake Relays
Drake
Camp Dodge
France
Major Griffith to Speak at Executives Dinner Club
Major Griffith was set to address the Executives Dinner club at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday evening and was also slated to appear in Iowa City.
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Major Griffith
Executives Dinner Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa City
Hartnett Faces Likely Cubs Boss Job Test for 1940
Chicago reports say Gabby Hartnett must prove his worth to stay as Cubs manager. Owner Phil Wrigley has not committed to renewal and may grant Hartnett authority to present plans to strengthen the club for the 1940 season.
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Chicago
INS
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Phil K. Wrigley
Hartnett
Wrigley
Cubs
Gabby
Crushers To Meet Anamosa Wednesday
The Cedar Rapids Crushers travel to Anamosa Wednesday night to open their 1939 season against the Anamosa Hornets. Likely to travel are Kerr Fitzpatrick Mc Comas Hansen Wo macka Cooley Shansky Daleske Toms Norris Harbit Lyons Urban Pruett Akin Scolaro Thompson Spellman Nelson Kriz Brousard Hub Molan Sky Redel.
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Cedar Rapids Crushers
Anamosa
Anamosa Hornets
Kerr
Fitzpatrick
McComas
Hansen
Womacka
Cooley
Shansky
Daleske
Toms
Norris
Harbit
Lyons
Urban
Pruett
Akin
Scolaro
Thompson
Spellman
Nelson
Kriz
Broussard
Hub
Molansky
Redel
Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter
Dick Harlow Harvard head coach is accused of excessive scoring against Chicago in a 61-0 game. The piece contrasts Harvard’s dominance with Chicago players who fought hard, notes Iowans’ views, and adds commentary on Michigan coach Crisler and Pitt scouting methods. The column defends football education and criticizes excessive piling on.
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Dick Harlow
Harvard
Chicago University
John Harvards
Chicago
Harlow
Temple of Learning
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Wolverines
Crisler
Kipke
Otto Kohl
Bill Dougherty Roller Hits 608 In League Play
Bill Dougherty top score of 608 and 233 in a Red Crown Minor league match with Kory Inn. Bernice Cameron led Lincoln Ladies at Monday night with 541 total and 156 162 223 in three games for Chocolate Creamy Coffee. Edna Wicklund and Pettet added strong 512s for Cities Service while Frances Buchan had 507. Badgers move into second with a three game sweep over the Gophers. Hawkeyes extend lead by sweeping Buckeyes. Hromek totals 533 top the postponement series. Bailey adds 203 and 209 for the same team.
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Bernice Cameron
C. R. Plaster Co
Lincoln
Pettet
Edna Wicklund
Cities Service
Carney Clothing Co
Frances Buchan
Badgers
The
Gophers
Gazette News and Composing Rooms
Hawkeyes
Buckeyes
Hromek
Dougherty
Kory Inn
Red Crown
Bailey
Siebeke and Sariet Ian
Ace Naso Bros
Wicklund Eeeee
Lafayette Cafe
Western Freight Lines
Igh
Shellabarger
Mary Ann’s Eat Sho
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Iowa Elec
Light A Power League
General Store Dept
Ig Ibbie Seeeve
Mt. Vernon
Ta Elec
Lt. & Pwr Owe Tae
Kenmore Golf Club
High Greedy Ae
Rosenbaum 'S
Top Hat Nite Club
Gh. Johnson
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Sacle
Chamberger Bakery
White Sox
Emerson
Colby
Ienke Eee
Hahhi
Eseveess
Littleton
Wee Eee
Fio
Joale
Yanks Giants to Adopt Night Ball Season Forecast
Detroit News scoop hints at Yanks and Giants using night games next season. Details mention Paul Derringer, Paul Christman signing with the Yanks, Baer demand delaying Nestell bout, and Pitt football praised by Whitney Martin. Mentions Dionysius Economopoulos as Michigan State recruit.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Detroit News
Yanks
Giants
Pitt
Paul Derringer
Sarasota
Fla
Paul Christman
Max Baer
Bob Nestell
Chicago
Tennessee
Alabama
Jimmy Grippo
Oakland
Melio Bettina
Georgie Marshall
Bulldog Turner
Herdin-Simmons
Bob Beebe
Minneapolis Tribune
Dionysius George Economopoulous
Michigan State
Hawk Gridders Scrimmage With Fresh Iowa Talent
Iowa football drills resumed with two sophomores and a junior still on the injury list. Jim Walker Al Couppee and Charles Tollefson sit as reserves prepare for Wisconsin in two weeks while freshmen beat the clock in a Monday scrimmage.
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Iowa City
INS
Eddie Anderson
University of Iowa
Jim Walker
al Couppee
Charles Tollefson
Wisconsin
Iowa
Anderson
Bill Parker
Des Moines Fresh Star
John Maher
Davenport
Ken Pettit
Logan
Pitt Finishes First In AP Gridiron Poll Debut
Pittsburgh Panthers top the inaugural AP football poll with 709 points as Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Tennessee follow. Michigan and Ohio State start strong in the Big Ten race while USC and Texas A and M gain support on the national ballot.
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EW York
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Duke
Pitt
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Plummer to Meet Saunooke in Coliseum Wrestling Night
Chief Osley Saunooke the 330 pound Cherokee faces Lou Plummer in the main event Thursday at the Coliseum a rematch after a foul loss on October 5. The in ring card also features Jack Kennedy versus Hans Schnabel with the Schnabel brothers building a rival reputation in Chicago, and opening bout Joe Corbett versus Bill Sledge.
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Osley Saunooke
Coliseum
Lou Plummer
Plummer
Jack Kennedy
Hans Schnabel
Schnabel Brothers
Dusek
Omaha
Hans
Kennedy
Schnabel Boys
Germany
Chicago
Joe Corbett
Bill Sledge
Waco
Texas
Corbett
Boxing Bout Results From Various Cities
BOXING REPORT lists results across cities with several stoppages and decisions. Pat Comiskey stops Joe Hill in Paterson while Tommy Pallatin outpoints Johnny Barbara in St Joseph. Wesley Ramey outpoints Wishy Jones in Milwaukee. Johnny Denson stops Chet Gideon in Louisville. Wild Bill McDowell outpoints Paul Cort lyn in Galveston. Morris Parker and Monty Pignatore draw in Newark.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
N. J
Joe Hill
Los Angeles
Chicago
Tommy Pallatin
St. Joseph
Mich
Johnny Barbara
South Bend
Ind
Milwaukee
Wesley Ramey
Grand Rapids
Wishy Jones
Louisville
Johnny Denson
Indianapolis
Chet Gideon
Houscoaks
Galveston
Tex
Wild_ Bill McDowell
Foe
Dallas
Paul Cortlyn
Newark
FA J
Morris Parker
Monty Pignatore
New York
Drew
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Bucky Walters
Derringer
McCormick
Jimmy Brown Bates
Judson Bailey
By Leo Lucas
Leo Novak
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Leo Dunlap
Ray Park
Central Life Insurance Company
Webster City
Harry Wykoff
Joliet
Walter Rust
Elgin
Wilmer Elfrink
Edwin Swanson
Humboldt
Roy Fisher
Fred Carlstrom
Rockford
Delbert Potter
John Slade
Honolulu
Harold Nesbit
Madison
Wis
Floyd Quick
Eugene Collins
Detroit
Louis Kresensky
Mankato
Arnold Kresensky
Thomas Knapp
Philip Shedd
Gordon Dryland
Francis Smith
Dryland
Merchants National Bank
Meme Perebal Deposit
Crushers
Red Peppers
Hot Sport
By Tait
John Davenport
Johnny
Jock Sutherland
Pitt Farms
Sutherland
Bill Dougherty
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Buckey
Pete Reese
Dousherry
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Auto Supply Steeee Eee
Hoadley
Clover Farm Flour
Lawrence Sate
RED Crown Motor League
Limback Lumber Eterenees
Eddy Paper Igh
Meyens
Neers Merican Leag
Calaweit Wee
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College Innase A. Palumbo Foo
Rene
Sh. R. Vesely
Bats
Eahen Funeral Hom
Igs
le Roy Farmer
Harvester
Heart OF Havana Tobacco
Ankeny
Massillon
Winber
P. S
Whitney Martin
Hawk
A. P
Bill Bonn
Plummer Wills
Saunooke
Twee
Jockey Longs
Coopers
Colin
Prince Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tob, Go
Winston-Saiem
N.C
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