Reds Favored as Rested NL Prospects Edge in Series
NYS. Bill Brandt, veteran baseball writer, argues the National League Reds, improved in the outfield and rested after clinching the pennant, hold the edge over Detroit or Cleveland. He notes Derringer Walters and Thompson give superior pitching to any American League rotation, predicting a NL Series victory.
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Buck Newsom
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Indians
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Bucks Walters
Derriger
Walters
Junior Thompson
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Craft
Nan Cvith
Elechnie
Ripple
Arnovich
Mike McCormick
Godman
McCormick
Goodman
Yankees
Comiskey Hints at Dempsey Level Power in Baer Bout
New Jersey heavyweight Patrick Comiskey, set to meet Max Baer in Jersey City next Thursday, is praised by promoter Jack Kearns as a hard hitter who could knock Baer out. Kearns calls Comiskey the greatest prospect he has seen and compares him to Dempsey while remaining neutral as promoter.
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New Jersey
Max Baer
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Earlville Baseball Beats Delhi Nine 6-4
Earlville high school baseball team runs to a 6-4 win over Delhi on the home diamond. The victory extends Earlville’s winning record as they host the game on Friday afternoon.
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Earlville High School
Larry Gatzke Clinches Elkader Boxing Bout In Three Rounds
Cedar Rapids Gazette Golden Gloves champ Lawrence Gatzke wins a three round decision over John Ehrhardt in Elkader heavyweight feature. Don Vance scores a knockout for Independence, with several other decisions and TKOs listed for Lamont and Elkader fighters.
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Virgil Petty
Frank Farrell
Five More Ball Games On La Porte Schedule
La Porte City high school baseball lists a Tuesday game at home with Dysart in a return meeting. The schedule runs through September 27 with Hudson at home and three additional games to be arranged later, according to Coach Art Olsen.
Indians Assemble For Pennant Picture In 1940s Style
The Cleveland Indians arrange a team photograph amid the pennant race. Front row features Ben Chapman Sammy Hale Frankie Puttak coaches Mellilo Bassler, Vitt and players Weatherly Mack Allen. Center includes Lou Boudreau Lou Sewell Bob Feller Al Milnar Roy Bell trainer Wiseman and others. Back row shows Harder Trosky Keltner Heath Hemsley and teammates.
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al Milnar
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al Smith
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Harry Ejisenstat
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Russ Peters
Cal Dorsett
Mel Harder
Hal Trosky
Ken Keltner
Jeff Heath
Johnny Wumphries
Rollie Hemsley
Clarence Campbell
Fellers Installed In Bob's New Home
The William Feller family moved into a new Norman style brick house built from Bob Feller's earnings near here. The 10 room residence on the 360 acre Feller farm features music door chimes and a foot pressure switch for the maid. The old Bob Feller birthplace home has been sold and will be moved soon. Bob plans to return before mid October after his baseball service.
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Star Swimmer Otto Jaretz Joins Hawkeyes Freshmen
Otto Jaretz of Chicago enrolls as a freshman at the University of Iowa. The young swimmer is hailed as a top free style prospect and already holds national AAU indoor and outdoor sprint titles.
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Tigers Rise From Landis Ruins To Flag Contender
Detroit rebounded from 1939 fifth place and a 26 12 deficit to challenge for the pennant in 1940. Manager Del Baker relies on new pitchers Hal Newhouser John Gorsica and improved veterans as Rudy York Hank Greenberg and Roy York reshape the lineup amid post Landis purge optimism.
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Northeast Iowa Conservation Council forms to unite sportsmen groups
Hirseeen fellows view northern Minnesota fishing trip footage as local clubs band together to form the Northeast Iowa Conservation council. The council covers 27 counties and seeks cooperation, policy guidance, and legislative action for fish and game conservation.
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Linn County Fish and Game Club Meeting Date
The Linn County Fish and Game club will meet at Sokol hall Monday at 8 p.m.
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New Orleans Coach Lowell Dawson Named Associate Professor
New Orleans officials promote football coach Lowell Red Dawson to associate professor of physical education, reflecting his broader role in athletics and academics.
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Red” Dawson
Keokuk County Baseball Tourney Pairings Set
Keokuk county fall baseball tourney scheduled for Sept 27 28 at What Cheer site chosen for the event. First round paired What Cheer and Gibson. Second round matches South English versus winner Martinsburg Ollie versus Keswick Kinross versus Keswick Thornburg versus Webster.
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Elkader Grid Team Trips Waukon 25 to 0
Elkader shut out Waukon 25 to 0 on Friday as Elkader used three passing touchdowns and an end run for scoring. Waukon reached the 25 yard line but could not score. William Brink suffered a broken nose and left the game after the second play.
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Atkins Nine Shut Out Urbana in 9-0 Baseball Win
Atkins high school defeated Urbana high 9-0 at the local diamond. Atkins pitcher Kraemer allowed three Urbana hits while Schirm held Atkins to six. Atkins also hit a home run by a Atkins batter. The Gris softball team won its third straight by defeating Taddville 18 to 1, and Atkins faces Blairstown Monday at Blairstown.
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Softball Playoff Set After Sunday Makeover
The softball playoff moves to Monday night after the second Wilson-Armstrong game was postponed from Friday to Sunday and then to Monday. Armstrong leads 1-0 after winning game one 3-0 and will clinch title with a Monday win. Packers must force a deciding game likely Tuesday.
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Iowa State Opens With 27 0 Victory
Iowa State dominates Luther with a 27 to 0 triumph as Owens passes set up two early scores. Royal Lohrs scores in the second period, Griswold adds a late TD, and the Cyclones thwart Luther’s brief threats despite a fumble recovery by Sillman.
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Lovela University Grounds Kept Trim by Sheep Grazing
Sheep graze on Lovela University athletic fields to maintain turf, providing a natural mowing method for the campus groundskeeper. The program uses livestock to reduce mowing costs and promote sustainable land management on university lawns.
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Boxing notes from Jersey City and beyond in 1940s era
Boxing chatter covers Max Baer vs Pat Mimskey in Jersey City with seven four round prelims and notes on Eddie Mead managing Jackie Donovan. Promoters, officials, and fighters like Billy McCarney, Tex Rickard, Joe Welling, Freddy Steele, and Max Schmeling are mentioned along with upcoming bouts and NFL era context.
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Jersey City
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Jackie Donovan
Buffalo
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Jimmy Walker
Madison Square Garden
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Johnny Dundee
Jill Brown
New York
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What Cheer Team Wins Two Of Three Starts
What Cheer baseball team wins two of three starts as it prepares for Keokuk county tournament at Keswick Sept 27 28 The squad defeated Keswick 17 to 6 and Rose Hit 4 10 3 but lost to South English 11 10 in extra innings Shafer coaches his final season guiding players like Dale Elliott Thid Baseman Lamb and Arm strong.
Waukon J C. C. Reports Six Man Football Squad
A 16 man squad has reported for six man football at Waukon junior college. The schedule lists games on September 26 at Independence, September 30 at Tipton, October 3 at Lenox, and October 8 at Elkader.
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Calmar Six Man Team Opens Season With Win Over Tripoli
Calmar high school opened its six man football season with a 25-18 victory against Tripoli on Friday. The game ended 19-12 at halftime. Krall scored all Calmar points and States stood out on defense as a key interference man.
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