Gophers Lead Nation In AP Football Ranking
Minnesota's unbeaten team tops the national poll with 95 of 115 experts support. Texas A&M and Duke follow, while Notre Dame and Duquesne hold mid pack as Michigan and Missouri rise in the first final 1940 list.
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Baseball trade chatter warms up minor league meetings
The Eve ning Huronite notes a spate of type trades as baseball men head to Jacksonville Iowa for minor league meetings. Rumors swap Hank Greenberg for Rudy York while the Browns may move Chet Laabs to the Senators. Ted Williams says writers favored Joe DiMaggio as MVP but will push for Williams next season.
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Joe DiMaggio
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Stop watching that clock keep your eye on the ball Giants coach warns
Steve Owen voices concern after Hank Soar keeps glancing at the clock during the Giants versus Redskins game. He fears Semmy Baugh may throw at Soar’s head and yells to focus on the ball. Soar responds that he is busy and ignores the protest. The Orange Bowl promoters have sold tickets in 36 states and expect strong sales. Dick Harrlow touts Vern Miller as the most remarkable athlete he’s had, noting his multiple roles in one game. John Kimbrough set to play his last game for the New York Americans before joining his movie company in Hollywood. Republican notes Texas A and M schedule resembles alphabet soup with A and M, NYU, TCU, SMU having been defeated. no truth to WPA claims about players.
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Hallywood
Tough Job To Pick Man Of The Year In 1939 Football
Seattle Nov. 25 Two prominent figures weigh the 1939 man of the year in football. Homer F Cooke notes no clear standout as Bruce Smith Bud Schwenk Frankie Sinkwich Bill Dudley appear but team records vary. The selection promises a tough task without a dominant candidate.
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Virginia
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Davey O'Brien
Nite’Kinnick
Tom Hammon
Texas Aggies and Longhorns Set for Thanksgiving Showdown
Texas A and M faces Texas in the traditional Thanksgiving duel at Kyle Field with both aiming for bowls. Texas hopes to salvage its season by beating the Aggies after a tough stretch, while A and M seeks revenge for last year’s setback. Q: rose bowl prospects and key players like Jarrin John Kimbrough noted, though Texas’ Dana Bible contends with senior-dominated lineup.
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Wessington Cagers To Play Opener Tonight
Wessington High School announces the 1941-42 basketball schedule with games against Bonilla Virgil Wolsey Hitchcock St Lawrence Miller Huron and Beadle County Tournament at Huron Also the Warriors will receive ten uniforms as their share of carnival proceeds.
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Redfield Names A and B Basketball Squads for 1947 48
Redfield coach A Haddorff announces tentative A and B squads after an intramural tournament from 50 to 38 players. Selections include 16 for A led by Sig Anderson and Gene Corkins, while Kenny Glaze names 24 for B with Dee Waddington and Jack Boub among others. A plays Huron December 9. B opens at Athol on December 5.
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Forrest Lothrop
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Don Heitman
Bob Shevlin
Tom Ford
Peter Miesen
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Junior Newman
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Win Schallin
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Clarence Dalke
Dick Gibson
Paul Nickish
Jack Boub
Bob Gates
Leonard Anderson
Wally Olson
William Gross
Jim Howard
Bob Calkins
Ed Newman
Bob Dobratz
Dick Wright
Bob Benson
Leo
Fights Last Night in Chicago and New York
Boxers Aldo and Joyce fought in Chicago with scores and notes. Frank Martin defeated Angel in New York by points. The fragmentary report lists locations Gary Indiana Philadelphia and Genoa with unclear bout details and rankings.
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