Whites Score Twice In Coe Scrimmage As Esllager Stars
Coe football held a four quarter scrimmage amid cooler practice conditions. Vernon Elsllager and Don Kinch connected for a touchdown, while Ed Cisler opened with a 30 yard run. Kinch later threw to Elsllager as the Whites offense showed depth with Kinch Van Wyk and others stepping into first unit roles.
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John Prasch
Eldon Levis
Bob Dunlop
Roy Roughton
George Starcevich
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DiMaggio Slips to .390 But Still Leading Averages
Joe DiMaggio dropped to .390 in unofficial American League batting leaders through Friday's games, still atop the pack despite a 15-point loss. Jimmy Foxx of Boston led limited play with .358 as Ken Keltner and Charley Keller also climbed, while Williams and Gehringer trailed. Pitching leaders show Steve Sandra with 10 straight wins, Atley Donald 13 3, and Bobby Feller with 217 strikeouts.
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Cleveland
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Bob Johnson
Philadelphia
Red Rolfe
Hal Trosky
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Charley Gehringer
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Hank Greenberg
Buddy Lewis
Washington
Fall Handball Tourney Scheduled At Y.M.C.A.
A fall handball tournament is set at the Y.M.C.A. to spark interest. Twelve teams will compete over eleven weeks from Sept. 18 to Dec. 2, featuring a full program of matches.
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Dreadon Back At Work After Horse Fall Injury
Sam Breadon, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, who was injured in a fall from a horse on August 20, returned to his desk on Saturday.
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Yankees Capture Fourth Straight Pennant in 1940 Era
The New York Yankees clinched their fourth consecutive pennant with strong hitting and solid pitching by Marius Russo. Red Rolfe delivered key hits, and Hank Greenberg provided Detroit’s lone sustained threat with a third inning homer. The victory extended the Yankees’ record of flags and set up potential World Series contention.
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Red Sox lose to Indians as Yankees clinch flag race
Boston drops 2 1 to Cleveland while New York thumps Detroit to capture the American League title. Ted Williams hits his 27th homer for Boston in the ninth. Ken Keltner drives in two Cleveland runs including a homer. Mel Harder notches his 13th win as Boston sinks 17 games back.
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This Could Happen Only To A Brooklyn Dodger
A Brooklyn restaurant owner hosted a goodwill dinner for the Dodgers. During the event, his dog bit Cookie Lavagetto on the wrist.
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Iowa Wraps Up Week of Intense Practice
Iowa finishes a week of drills with a backfield featuring Coupee and Kinnick among the starters. Sophomores Ankeny Dean and McLain compete for quarterback and halfback spots, while Bergstrom earns praise as a reserve tackle in a campaign highlighted by backfield shuffles.
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Boxing’s honesty plea and wartime sports censorship critique
The piece argues sports writers keep boxing alive amid fraud and misrepresentation, urges reporting honesty, and notes censorship hides team and event details. It cites weak draws like Galento-Nova and Pastor-Louis gate as signs audiences seek genuine competition. Webb Dock shoots a hole in one at CounTry Club with a rare second ace on the same hole.
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Wheatley Stable Runner Wins Junior Champion Stakes
New York report says Merry Knight, a Sir Gala progeny trained by Wheatley Stable, broke clear in the final turn at Aqueduct and under strong urging won the sixteenth edition of the $10,000 added Junior Champion Stakes by a head.
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St Ambrose Coe Game Schedule Draws Davenport Fans
Davenport readers note the St Ambrose Coe football clash at Cedar Rapids on Saturday September 30 may draw 300 to 400 Davenport attendees instead of a larger Friday night crowd. The piece surveys season outlooks for Coe Iowa State and local teams, with predictions and coaching notes shaping early attitudes.
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Coggon And Masonville Meet In Feature Game Today
Coggon champions of the Wapsie Valley league face Masonville, top in Delaware county, in a feature game at Masonville this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Winthrop of the Wapsie league also meets Ryan at 2:00.
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White Sox Fall in 12th as Athletics Edge Chicago
In a 12 inning tilt at Philadelphia the Athletics win 7 6 on two errors and a key play. Sam Chapman scores the decisive run after a misplay by McNair and a bad throw by Kuhel.
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Washington Triumphs Over St. Louis in Low-Scoring Game
Washington defeated St. Louis 4 to 0 as Hoag charged with error. Lewis drove in two runs and Quick added a RBI. Velas, Quick, and Lewis each stole bases. Lawson earned the win with 5 walks and 1 strikeout.
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Too Short at Illinois Jim Logan Captains Indiana
Jim Logan, once told by Illinois coaches in 1934 that he was too short for college football, captains Indiana this fall. He grew to 190 pounds and plays right guard as part of Bo McMillin's unorthodox five-man backfield after transferring from Champaign.
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Luther Grid Team Seeks 50 Players for Season
Decorah report notes fifty men including thirteen lettermen reported to Coach Hamlet Peterson for Luther football squad as it defends Iowa conference title. Key contenders include Bob Lounsburry Cameron Hoff Truman Mohn with captains Paul Nescot and Milt Hanson guiding line. Backfield features Stan Kvam Leo Sebastian Red Hougaard Clyde McDonald Curtis Jacobson. Schedule lists Sept 23 Western Union Decorah and other late autumn games across North Dakota Minnesota and Iowa venues.
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King's Pinch Single Delivers Cardinals Sweep Over Bees
Lynn King delivered a pinch hit single in the seventh to drive in the tying and winning runs as St. Louis beat Boston 6 to 5 for a three game series sweep. George Barnicle matched a strong performance with five straight strikeouts before giving way. Shoun earned the win and Barnicle the loss. Time 2:33.
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Lee Beats Phillies for 18th Decision
Chicago Cubs win 8 to 2 over Philadelphia as six Phila delphia errors help Big Bill Lee earn his eighteenth victory. Phillies collected nine hits but could not score until the eighth, while Chicago capitalized on miscues to seal the five-game series win.
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Los Angeles Youth Triumphs as Van Har Victory Stirs Crowd
In front of a 10 000 crowd the Los Angeles youth scene echoed as Van Har’s win sparked excitement. Miss Marble of San Francisco defeated Victoria Wolfenden 6 0 6 1, defending champion Marble’s pace and Miss Jacobs defeated Kay Stammers 7 5 6 0.
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Bud Ward Captures U 5 Amatedor Golf Title
Bud Ward defeated Billows in a dramatic 31st hole finish to win the U 5 Amatedor golf title. Ward led much of the match, extending to six holes, and clinched on the 31st with a birdie two after steady play and key putts.
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Crayne Westra Lead Large Western Union Football Tryouts
In LeMars AP report Dick Crayne and Pete Westra field a Western Union squad with more than 40 candidates for the Iowa conference season. The roster includes 17 lettermen and six of 1938 regulars, opening against Luther in Decorah with other games against Buena Vista Wartburg and Upper Iowa along with non conference dates vs Southern Normal York Eastern Normal and Sioux Falls College.
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