Indians Named Year’s Top Disappointment by 85 Writers
The Cleveland Indians win near two to one over Lou Nova as the year’s top disappointment in a national poll of 85 sports writers. The Tribe finished 26 games back of the Yankees after a late-season slide, tying for fourth, while Nova and other athletes also received votes.
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Tigers backup pitcher Newsom regresses after pennant season
Eight writers name Bo Bo Newsom as the No 1 disappointment for the Detroit Tigers with a 12 20 record and a 4.61 ERA after a 21 5 194 season. The Texas Longhorns are tagged as a major disappointment after losses to Texas Christian and a tie with Baylor, seen by seven writers.
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Novikoff Compared To Dizzy Dean By Cubs Manager
Philadelphia dispatch reports Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson says outfielder Lou Novikoff is dizzier than Dizzy Dean in his prime. Wilson, who once managed Novikoff in St Louis, notes erratic hitting and faults but acknowledges Novikoff’s entertaining personality and occasional power.
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Big Ten Quintis Take Holiday Best
Big Ten teams closed pre Christmas basketball with 25 wins against 10 defeats. Illinois led early but Western Michigan Teachers rallied to win 44 to 41. Illinois beat Notre Dame 48 to 29 in another showing.
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Sports End Year 1941 With Record Booms Across Disciplines
The 1941 sports scene reflects a nation on the brink of war with a year of landmark feats. DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak led the Yankees to dominance while Brooklyn and St Louis battled in the NL and Ted Williams hit .406. Football saw undefeated teams and Heisman winner Bruce Smith, boxing crowned Louis as heavyweight champ, golf saw Wood win the Open and Hogan tops money winners, and racing produced Whirlaway’s Kentucky Derby sweep.
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Woonsocket And Letcher Set Pace In Pony Hills
Forestburg report shows Letcher and Woonsocket leading the Pony Hills Conference after pre-holiday games. Letcher beat Forestburg 26-20 and Wessington Springs 23-18, while Woonsocket defeated Artesian 20-18 and Lane 81-22. Lane won at Forestburg 19-15. Standings list Letcher 4, Woonsocket 4, Alpena 3, Artesian 2, Lane 2, Wessington Springs 2, Forestburg 1.
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Joe Louis Plans Christmas Rest Before Baer Title Bout
Joe Louis, training for his January 9 title fight with Buddy Baer, will rest on Christmas Day at Greenwood Lake New York. Baer says he will continue his training routine at Lakewood.
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Flat Foot Frankie Flies Despite Flat Feet
ATHENS Ga Dec 24 47 University of Georgia trainer T Fitz Lutz explains why All America Frankie Sinkwich from Texas Christian University is hard to stop. He attributes Sinkwichs brilliance to his flat feet providing balance and rapid change of direction, making him a standout halfback during three seasons.
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Sports Roundup gossip and notes from New York
A compact round of sports chatter from New York dated December 24, including speculation on Yale football coach, draft classifications for Verne Miller, a high school bowling team named the Pin Boys Delight, and a Dodgers signing Monty Basgall. Also mentions various players and events from college football, boxing, skating, and basketball with light humor and anecdotes.
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71 Year-Old Bob Quinn Aims for Braves Pennant
Boston Braves president Bob Quinn, age 71, reflects on a 1942 National League pennant as he plots to guide Boston to a title. He recalls four decades in baseball, from Lancaster to Columbus to the Browns, Red Sox and Brooklyn. He foresees baseball aiding morale during wartime and says the sport will follow government guidance.
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