Happy Chandler Is Out Surprises Baseball World
United Press reports that Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler is out after the owners voted not to renew his contract. The move follows a secret meeting and leaves potential successors including Ford Frick George Trautman Branch Rickey James A Farley and Ed Barrow in consideration. Chandler vows to serve his term, while several owners revealed mixed votes and backers amid delayed resolution of the leadership change.
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Western European female athletes return to bloomers
A 1930s style critique notes European authorities pushing female athletes back to modest bloomers after recent risqué outfits. It cites the French Basketball Federation ordering elastic shorts, Britain banning two piece swimsuits, and German police threatening action against scanty wrestling attire while box office interest remains high.
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London
Western Europe
Gussie Meéran
Gussie
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Britain
Western Counties Amateur Swimming Association
Rainy Day Postpone Plan Aims to Save Pennant Race
Rainy day postponements could affect final pennant outcomes. The American League voted for a two day grace period after the regular season to complete rainouts in the cities where they occurred. National League officials planned to discuss a similar plan at their meeting with potential tweaks.
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Important Baseball Deals Stalled by Talks in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg Florida talks stall major league deals for the 1931 season. Boston Red Sox seek Lefty Lou Brissie or Sid Hudson while Pittsburgh Pirates Branch Rickey recalls waivers on 10 players. The market valued at over 500000 includes Murray Dickson and Bob Dillinger.
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Murray Dickson
Bob Dillinger
Klosterman of Loyola Named So. California Athlete
Loyola quarterback Don Klosterman was named Southern California athlete of the month for November by the Helms Hall board. He completed 113 of 207 passes for 1,588 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
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Don Klosterman
Loyola
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Helms Hall Board
Lemon Wynn Split 1950 American League Honors
Cleveland teammates Bob Lemon and Early Wynn shared top American League pitching honors for 1950. Lemon led in victories with 23, innings pitched at 288, strikeouts 170, saves 1, and most hits allowed 281, tying for most complete games with 22. Wynn won 18 and lost 8, led in earned run average at 3.20, while Ned Garver and Bob Feller followed in ERA. The Indians led team ERA at 3.75 as Detroit and New York trailed.
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Detroit
Paul
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Philadelphia
Trainer of Year Burley Parke for Noor at Hollywood Park
Southern California sports writers name Burley Parke trainer of the year for guiding Noor to victory in Hollywood Park's $100,000 Gold Cup. Parke developed C. B. Howard’s champion from an unknown import into a $356,940 winner, and he plans a year off from racing at season's end.
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Bear Cagers Leap Into Big Time with 62 59 Win
The University of California basketball team defeated Nebraska 62 to 59 at the San Francisco Cow Palace to join the big time, led by Billy with 13 points and Ed Lippstrean's late baskets. Sam Stary's guard tallied 24 points for Cal as they erased a half-time deficit and held off a fourth-quarter rally. Other scores from the day include St Mary’s 70 to 55 over Santa Clara and Fresno State 69 to 6 over Pasadena College in Fresno.
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Kentucky Leaps To Top of Poll Over CCNY
Kentucky vaulted to first in the United Press college basketball ratings, 306 points. CCNY fell from first to sixth as Missouri rose to 11th after a Missouri upset of CCNY. Top 10 this week: Kentucky, Bradley, NC State, Kansas, Oklahoma A and M, CCNY, Long Island, St. John’s, Kansas State, Indiana.
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Armstrongs New Battle Is Faith and Words
Los Angeles report says Rev Henry Armstrong once a boxing star now preaches and fights three world titles with faith. On his 38th birthday he hosts friends at home to plan a church of his own, saying he avoids big parties and pursues spiritual victories over fists. He retired five years ago after an attempted comeback.
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Henry Armstrong
Perpetual Motion
Giants Chosen for First All Star Pro Bowl
Four New York Giants backfield stars have been selected to lead the American division in the first annual Pro Bowl, pitting the Giants against the National Conference in this inaugural NFL all star game in Los Angeles.
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Maxim Wants Title Bout Knockout in SF
Promoter Kearns seeks another bout for Maxim after a knockout win over Whitlock in San Francisco. The heavyweight successor to Charles could fight in February, with Rib Kyne promoting, as Maxim weighs 183 and Whitlock 161 amid a six thousand crowd.
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Dream Street
Motley Fears Outstanding Pros in 1930 All Star Team
New York UP announces the 1930 United Press National Fantasy League All Star team chosen by AP writers. Marion Money Browns Tom Fears Rams lead a 12 man squad with players from Browns Bears Giants Lions Packers Rams and Steelers. Fears and Motley repeat from prior selections. Speedie Weinmeister Motley Willis Barnigan also return.
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Great Szabo Tries Again For Pacific Coast Title Fight
Szabo will challenge Canadian heavyweight Mike Sharpe for the Pacific Coast championship in a two hour two fall bout at the Oakland Auditorium on Friday night. Sharpe holds a weight edge at about 260 pounds to Szabo’s 225. Previous match ended in a draw after one hour. promoter Ad Santel booked the longer contest. Earlier week Szabo had threatened an upset as Sharpe wore down to the finish. Other card bouts listed include Bobby Bruns versus Pat Fraley and Dean Detton versus Brother Jonathan, plus Carlos Moreno facing Billy Earl.
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