Mack Signs Benny McCoy for Record Free Agent Deal
Grand Rapids, Mich Jan 30 Benny McCoy becomes a free agent with the Philadelphia Athletics after a record $45,000 bonus and $10,000 annual salary for 1940 and 1941. Earle Mack says the acquisition strengthens the infield and could push pennant hopes for 1941. Reds and Pirates offered jobs but McCoy chose regular playing time with Philadelphia. McCoy batted .302 in 1939 for Detroit and will be the Athletics second baseman with Seibert at first and Lillard at short. Rubel ing to play third after a $35,000 cost to acquire.
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Dale Stafford
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mack
Earle Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Benhy
McCoy
Baseball
Kenesaw M. Landis
Detroit Tigers
Rick Ferrell
St. Louis Browns
Landis
Linus Frey
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Pep’ Young
Pirates
Athletics
Philadelphia
Dick Seibert
Detroit
Bill Lillard
San Francisco
al Rubeling
Atlanta
Kilpatrick engineered Jacobs trade and Kearns exit
Madison Garden power broker John Reed Kilpatrick arranged the deal that sent Mike Jacobs to Detroit's Olympia Club and forced Jack Kearns out. Hoover slated to speak at the New York baseball writers dinner after Philadelphia booing at the 1931 World Series opener. Henry Armstrong could earn a $20,000 guarantee by defending his welter title against Milt Aron in Chicago.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
John Reed Kilpatrick
Madison , Garden
Mike Jacobs
Detroit
Olympia
Jack Kearns
Hoover
New York Baseball Writers
Philly
Mackmen
Pepper Martin Henry Armstrong
Milt Aron
Chicago
Olympic Bowler Spotlight and Coaching Shakeups
News briefs on Pacific Coast czar Edwin Atherton securing a three year contract worth 60000 dollars salary plus 10000 dollars expenses per year. Detroit hosts the 1941 American Bowling Congress Tournament starting March 7 with 5800 five man teams, surpassing last year’s Chicago field of 4975. Oklahoma U narrows its coaching candidate to two men for Stidham’s staff as Lou Nova begins light training after hospital stay.
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Edwin Atherton
Pacific Coast
St. Pat
Detroit
Chicago
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma U
Lou Nova
Benny M'Coy rises from farm hand to plutocrat in Grandville tale
A fragmentary verse sketch portrays Benny M'Coy of Grandville Michigan as rising from a poor farm hand to a wealthy plutocrat with forty grand. It jokes that success comes if a judge frees you and hints at further blasts from the judge in a tangential baseball remark.
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Benny M’coy
Grandville
Michigan
Danbury Fans Reserve Boxes at Ebbets Field for Dodgers
Danbury spectators secure two boxes at Ebbets Field for the Dodgers season. Fans plan to watch games and enjoy a privileged view of Brooklyn baseball at the storied park.
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Danbury
Conn
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
Jenkin’s dubious 23 second KO sparks boxing rumor
The Texas papers question Lew Jenkins record defeating Chino Alvarez in 23 seconds calling the punch a possible fake. Officials weigh timing and showcase for Jenkins, Alvarez, and the bout’s credibility amid local boxing chatter.
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Texas
Lew Jenkins
Chino Alvarez
College Cage Scores From AP Night Includes Tight Ups
Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky 40 32 while LSU edges Mississippi State 49 37 and Southwestern Louisiana beats Loyola New Orleans 41 26. Oregon State tops Washington 45 26 as Georgetown College fends off Berea 45 39. Evansville 80 rallies past Louisville 43 and Louisiana Tech edges Millsaps 37 32. Howard 30, Erskine 28, Stetson 24 and South Carolina 33 Maryland 30. Williams and Mary 47 Furman 37. Oklahoma 35 Missouri 34. Virginia 34 Virginia Tech 25.
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Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Louisiana State
Mississippi State
of Southwestern Louisiana
Loyola
New Orleans
Oregon State
Washington
Georgetown College
Berea
Evansville
Ind
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Erskine
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Water Tank Fire Delays Thaw Efforts in Middletown
In Middletown New York a 20000 gallon railroad water tank froze. Workmen thawing it started a fire in the wooden supporting structure. Firemen faced frozen hydrants and hoses but eventually used hot water from a locomotive to reawaken flames. The tank never thawed.
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N. Y
Sport Rises Polio Funds in a Nationwide Drive
The national sports council reports 656 benefit events for infantile paralysis relief across the United States. Basketball on roller skates in Golden Colorado and a wrestling match in Richmond Virginia are among notable fundraisers. The drive includes 494 games, 625 high schools and 213 colleges dedicating events, with 106 sports editors backing the effort.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
National Sports Council
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National Council
Expert Portland Ski Instructor Injured Snow Mt Hood
George Henderson, an instructor in Safety jing ist on the job, broke his leg while skiing on Mt. Hood. Emergency crews transported him for treatment.
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Mt. Hood
Office C Jokes and Lessons From a Springtime Column
A Decatur school teacher helps a boy with a difficult coat fastener and laughter echoes through light classroom tales. The column offers wry quips on parenting thrift listening and resilience, ending with a playful note on belief in ghosts and everyday wit.
Uppity figure scoffs at merit in town tale
A fragment from L Myers quotes a boastful person living in comfort due to inherited wealth. The speaker calls him arrogant and snobbish, noting his imagined status would collapse in a place where merit counts. A closing line references a Boy Scout being asked questions on points of the compass.
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L. Myers
Jock Sutherland Becomes Brooklyn Dodgers Pro Coach
Pittsburgh born Jock Sutherland, famed Pitt coach with 144 wins, 14 ties, 28 losses, signs a three year contract to coach the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National Professional League. Brooklyn pays about 12000 dollars with a bonus, amid praise from league president Storck and owner Dan Topping.
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Jock Sutherland
Scot
Pitt
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Sutherland
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Bain Sutherland
John G. Borman
Carl L. Storck
Art Rooney
Pittsburgh Pro Pirates
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Russians Overwhelm Turkish Armies at Tabriz
1915 report notes Russian victory in Caucasus as part of a dated roundup. An Associated Press brief recalls a Boy Scout dialogue on directions and a remark on women’s eyesight, illustrating period humor.
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Caucasus
Centenary Names Jake Hanna New Football Coach
Centenary College in Shreveport announces a three year contract for 32 year old Jake Hanna to coach football and direct athletics. Hanna, ex Centenary football star and former Gladewater High School athletic director, succeeds Curtis Parker who resigned after a 9 1 1 season record and Parker's 14 years on the staff.
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Centenary College
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Gladewater
Tex
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Centenary
Curtis Parker
Parker
Arkansas’ University
Homer Norton
Texas A. and
Public Invite to Hear Religious Discussion at Grant Street Church
The public is invited to attend a two night religious discussion at Grant Street Church of Christ led by Pastor Lindsay Allen and Rev Batts of the Church of God. Sessions begin at 7 15 pm with topics Water Baptism and Holy Spirit Baptism presented on successive nights.
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Grant Street Church of
Zale Blunts Hostak as Bold Middleweight Title Picture Blooms
In Chicago Tony Zale defeated Al Hostak in a non title bout despite Hostak injuring a hand, drawing 10 412 paid admissions and a $18 040 net gate. The result worsens the messy championship scene with Ceferino Garcia and Hostak still eyed as top contenders.
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Ceferino Garcia
New York
California
al Hostak
National Baking Association
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Gary
Ind
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Hostak
Seattle
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Weather Disrupts Morgan County High School Session
Miss Miller remains at home as Morgan County High School in Hart selle is closed for the week due to severe weather. G Mikell returns from Blount County after visiting relatives. J E Peck from Hartselle visited for business. Mrs Fannie Barnes shows signs of slow recovery. Mail carriers persist during the siege of snow and cold. Community health remains good despite the harsh winter.
Boy Lost 50 Hours Survives Rugged Eureka Search
Vern Carlisle Mc Gaughey, two, was found alive after 50 hours missing in rugged mountains east of Eureka. A 500 person search party marveled at his survival as he regained strength.
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Calif
Vern Carlisle McGaughey
Here
Patty Berg Faces Test in Miami Biltmore Tournament
Patty Berg of Minneapolis returns to competitive golf after a seven month layoff as match play opens at the Miami Biltmore women's tournament. Seven players posted par or better in qualifying, with Grace Amory of Palm Beach shooting 80 to claim medal. Berg and others posted 81s while Elizabeth Hicks and Mrs H R Robbins tied at 82. Berg’s first event since giving up full time play marks a significant comeback.
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Coral Cables
Fla
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Miami
New Wild Bull of the Pampas Fights to the End
Newark January 30 1907 James Joy Johnston promotes Valentin Campolo the new wild bull of the pampas who fights heavyweight Big Jim Robinson of Philadelphia in a nine round spectacle. Robinson dominated eight rounds until Campolo rallied with body shots and a late burst prompting a referee stoppage.
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N. J
James Joy Johnston
Ballyhooer
Valentin Campolo
Pampas
Luis Angel
Firpo
Big Jim Robinson
Philadelphia
Robinson
Valentin
Brotherly Love
Big Jim
Paul Cavaliera
Peace terms offered for waterfront by ILWU president
San Francisco January 30. A formula to insure permanent waterfront peace will be submitted today to shore side and sea going unionists by Harry Bridges president of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's union at a meeting sponsored here by the ILWU.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen’s’ and Warehousemen’s Union
ILWU
National title hopes hinge on appendix removal
The article notes a competitor aiming for a national title by having her appendix removed. She faces Mrs. Richard S. Jarrett of Philadelphia, who qualified at 96, in the opening round.
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Richard S. Jarrett
Philadelphia
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