Dodgers Face Yankees In World Series Preview
Lawton Carver notes Brooklyn as the wild NL pennant winners and predicts a Yankees series edge. He cites pitching, fielding, and lineup strengths, with Ruffing and Wyatt slated to start and Kirby Higbe held back for the Dodgers. He warns the Dodgers face a tough arena in Yankee Stadium and a composed opponent.
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Yankees Favored Over Dodgers in World Series Odds
St. Louis betting commissioner James J. Carroll set odds for the World Series with New York at 2 to 5 to win the series and Brooklyn at 2 to 1. He also offered 1 to 2 that the Yankees take game one with Red Ruffing on the mound and pegged the first game underwriters at 17 to 10 against Brooklyn pitchers.
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Massachusetts Population Growth 1930 to 1940
The census shows Massachusetts increased from 4,249,614 in 1930 to 4,312,332 in 1940, reflecting a rise in residents across the decade. The data highlight statewide growth and shifting demographic patterns during the interwar period.
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Crisler Proposes 4-Point Plan On Substitutions
Herbert O. Crisler Michigan coach and AFCA president outlines a four point program to curb delays from the new unlimited substitution rule. He urges quicker access to substitutes in view of game flow and coordination with captains and officials before play.
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TALBOT CASTS HIS BALLOT FOR NOVA
Gayle Talbot previews the Louis Nova heavyweight title bout at the Polo Grounds. Lou Nova shows confidence and readiness in final workouts, while Joe Louis is expected to land heavy blows. Nova believes he can endure and prevail over the champion.
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Wisconsin players tie for biggest feet in team
Seven Wisconsin players share the largest foot size at size 12 while Frank Granitz, a sophomore back, has the smallest feet at size 6 12.
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Frank Granitz
Hal Chase Reveals All Time Baseball Dream Team
In a two part look back The Sporting News profiles Hal Chase recounting his all time all star lineup and views on legends like Christy Mathewson Rogers Hornsby and Joe DiMaggio. Chase defends McGraws era while praising Sislers two way talent and recalls his own legendary first base plays.
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Mal Chase
Joe Doak
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East Waterloo Rout Roosevelt in League Clash 32 to 6
East Waterloo dominating the game with three Stephens and Tedore rushes shaping the scoring. Roosevelt managed a single late touchdown as East Waterloo built a 32 to 6 victory in the Mississippi Valley league matchup at Waterloo.
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Hartnett Granted Full Release by Giants
Philadelphia AP report states Leo Gabby Hartnett, a NL standout for 20 years, was released by the New York Giants to pursue other opportunities. Manager Bill Terry says the move lets him seek a managerial post while keeping a coaching option with the Giants open.
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1941 grid predictions mix of guesses from college football
A long, rambling set of season picks covers many matchups with commentary on teams such as Boston College Tulane Stanford Oregon Purdue Vanderbilt Ohio State Notre Dame Arizona Duke Colorado Texas Mississippi Michigan Michigan State California Southern California UCLA Navy Temple LSU Oklahoma Tulsa and others. It frames the selections as forecasts from sports writers with varied confidence.
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Standings and results in the National and American Leagues
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with a 99 53 record and New York at 73 78 483, while St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh follow. Thursday results include Brooklyn 6 Boston 6 and New York 3 Philadelphia 2, with Friday Cincinnati at Pittsburgh the only scheduled game. American League leaders New York 99 51 and Cleveland 37 7 467 share top spots, while Boston and Washington trail. Tuesdays results list no games with several divisional matchups and Cleveland at St. Louis noted.
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