Schmidt Out at Ohio State
Ohio State University’s athletic board dismissed head coach Francis A. Schmidt and five assistants after a disastrous seven year span that yielded four wins and four losses. Mackey will stay as baseball coach and Blickle as basketball mentor. others left, with Schmidt expecting to seek a new coaching job.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Bucks
Fesignallers
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Schmidt
Buckeye
Ernest R. Godfrey
Sidney Gillman
Mackey
Eddie Blickle
Cromer Jones
Blickle
Ohio State
Buckle
Ohio Wesleyan
Buckeye “Wolves
Michigan
Ohio
Texas Christian
Huntsville and Decatur Alumni to Play Christmas Charity Game
Huntsville High and Decatur High alumni face off Christmas Day at Benson Field with proceeds benefiting Morgan County Crippled Children's Society. kickoff at 2 p m, Rivalry spans over 20 years as Frank coached Huntsville stars join Crimson alumni under coach Mrs. Frank. Officials started ticket sales with strong advance demand.
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Decatur
Benson Re Sete
Morgan County Crippled Children's Society
Rey Fuller
Decatur High School
Mrs. Prank
Crimson
Flks
Frank
Huntsville Stars
Puller
Cody Mullins
TI. D. Jackson
Bruce Pettey
Mack Jacobs
Ed Brazelton
Ford Brazelton
Red Kimbrell
Red Tucker
Jack Prince
Nolan Sanders
Joe Weatherly
Paul Shafer
Harry Thornhill
Bud Neely
Frank Chenault
Red Caudil
Guinnie Puckett
Eddie Black
Ed Smith
DiMaggio Clinches 1940 AL Batting Crown In late surge
Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees clinched the 1940 American League batting title with a .352 average over 132 games. He led in hits with 179 and posted 31 home runs and 318 total bases, finishing ahead of Luke Appling and Rip Radcliff as Boston and Detroit shared the club batting title at .286. Greenberg and McAdoo paced Detroit at .3849, with DiMaggio riding a late-season surge despite tough pitching.
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Joe di
New York Yankees
Reikinbow
Rip Radcliff
St. Louis
Horsecollar
DiMaggio
Boston
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
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Barney Mc
Louis Wins In Slow Fight In Boston
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defeats Al McCoy by technical knockout in five rounds at Boston Garden before 13,334 fans. Louis, weighing 202 1 4 pounds to McCoy 480 3 4, lands two decisive rights while McCoy avoids punishment with agile defense and steady movement.
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Louis
Boston
Detroit
Max Marek
Chicago
Record of Home Run and Hit Leaders in Baseball News
The text notes leaders in home runs with 41 by a Tiger figure in September, 384 total bases by Ben, Jimmy Foxx with 36, Rudy Ark close behind, Ted Williams leading runs, McCosky 19 triples, Greenberg 50 doubles, Radcliff, McCosky and Roger Cramer tying for most hits at 200, George Case and Mike Kreevich leading in stolen bases with 35 and 21 total.
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Jimmy Foxx
Boston
Detroit
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McCosky
Greenberg
Radcliff
Roger Cramer
Washington
George Case
Mike Kreevich
Chicago
Alabama Hopes To Beat Florida Five
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the Green basketball team seeks a win over the Florida Gators to even the series after a 34-28 Invaders triumph. Florida led at halftime 13 to 9 and pulled ahead late as Veo Storey scored 11 to top the Tide.
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No Big Trends In Sport Loop Across Nation
A nation wide AP survey finds 1940s sports trends lacking a single dominant development. Offense rises in college football and increased pro football interest appear, with bowling, night baseball, and women entering pro sports among noted shifts. authors stress variability and lack of uniform direction.
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New York
Associated Press
Terest
Yale
Southeast
Briez Chats About Sports: Gossip and Games
Clayton Heafner, rising North Carolina golf pro, to be married tomorrow. Chris Dun dee, Ken Overlin’s manager, wed recently and honeymooning in Miami. Mary Hardwick, England’s top tennis star, arrives for her pro tour with La Marble. Georgetown Alumni chartered a train for the Orange Bowl crowd. American League fans question Umpire Lou Rolls removal by proxy Will Harridge.
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Clayton Heafner
North Carolina
Chris Dundee
Ken Overlin
Connecticut
Miami
Mary Hardwick
England
la Marble
Georgetown
Hoya Rooters
Will Harridge
Lou Rolls
Catholic School Rivalry Postseason Game Wanted
CLEARING HOUSE notes St Joseph High of Victoria Texas seeks a post season game with any Catholic championship team. Lexington NCC Highs with 24 straight wins seek a Florida game. New Britain Connecticut Highs, fresh state champions, seek a post season opponent.
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Florida
New Britain
Boston College trio set sights on pro careers with tentative asks
The three Boston College football players drafted by professional teams are exploring offers at set prices. Dodgers scout Larry MacPhail reports meetings with Atlanta and Chicago leaders yielded some momentum. Observers note skepticism about rival moves on Mike Jacobs while Maj. Bob Neyland of Tennessee predicts Alabama’s five speedy sophomores will test future plans after the Sugar Bowl.
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Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Atlanta
Chicago
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Happy O'Brien
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Bob Neyland
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Judge Landis Saves Rafe Melton and Phillies Fans
Lynn C. Doyle reports in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin that Judge Landis rescued Rafe Melton from the Dodgers and, with his deciding vote, spared Phillies fans from 28 night games next season.
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Philadelphia
Lefty Gomez Seethes Over Yankee Trade Talk
Springfield Union columnist Vic Wall notes Lefty Gomez riled by trade rumors while he fondly recalls Rabbit Maranville as the Little Peter Pan of baseball highlighting rivalries and personalities in the sport.
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Vic Wall
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Mass
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Dodgers Remark Kam Pouris To Lead Next Summer Lineup
All America Line speculates on the Dodgers next season with Greek star Alex Kam Pouris joining a lineup of Italians Dolf Camilli Cookie La Cagetto and Pete Coscarart as potential stars and key contributors.
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Cookie Lacagetto
Pete Coscarart
Admiralty Reports 101200 Tons Sunk In Week Ending Dec 8
The admiralty reported 101,200 tons of British, allied and neutral merchant shipping sunk during the week ending Dec 8. Nineteen British vessels totaling 86,740 tons were lost, along with three allied ships of 12,937 tons and one neutral vessel of 1,523 tons.
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Admiralty
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Schmidt leaves Ohio State with a final wisecrack
Francis A. Schmidt resigns as football coach at Ohio State University after seven years. He had humor about beating Michigan when hired and quips at photographers at his farewell, telling them to use an old photo and print rest in peace.
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Columbus
Francis A. Schmidt
Ohio State University
Michigan
Schmidt
Reds faithful expect third straight pennant next season
Big Paul Derringer predicts tougher NL opposition but sees no reason the Reds cannot win a third consecutive pennant. He cites adding Jim Ripple and other players, notes manager Bill McKechnie supports the staff, and recalls 69 wins under McKechnie. Derringer favors the Red Sox for the series if possible.
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Miami
Fla
Paul Derringer
Reds
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Miami Springs Golf Club
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Yankees
Jim Ripple
Derringer
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Big Paul
Bill McKechnie
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Boston
Roosevelt Signs Bill for War Undersecretary Role
President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing appointment of an undersecretary of war to serve during a national emergency. White House officials said they have no idea yet who might be chosen.
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Roosevelt
White House
Fair Grounds to Resume Racing After Sale
Possible return of racing at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans as early as next month follows the Louisiana Jockey Club sale of the track for 460000 to a real estate syndicate. The property was to be redeveloped, with plans announced to convert it into a new venture.
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Fair Grounds
Louisiana Jockey Club
Syndicate Holds Option To Buy Track Says It Expires Wednesday
Morris Hyman, representing the group, stated an option to purchase the track had been secured and that the syndicate is believed to include New Orleans businessmen. He added the option expires Wednesday, as track operators noted last summer the sport was being abandoned due to new legislation.
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Morris Hyman
New Orleans
Moguls Deny Player Deal Spark in Yankee Dodgers Talks
New York Yankees president Larry MacPhail and Ed Barrow publicly deny a deal while city papers speculate. They confirm discussions of Lefty Gomez and Monte Pearson and say doctors reports from Johns Hopkins were requested. Brooklyn’s Ed Barrow counters with sharp denials about sale interest.
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