Chicago Club Seeks Better Deals In Walker Trade
Chicago White Sox send Gee Walker to Washington Senators for Taft Wright and Pete Appleton in a midnight deal. Walker sought a bonus after a season with 592000 attendance. Wright is a left handed bat, Appleton a veteran pitcher. Browns may be preparing to acquire Wright in a further swap.
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Judson Bailey
Cincinnati
Gee Walker
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Pale Hose
Senators
Taft Wright
Pete Appleton
Chicago
Walker
Browns
St Louis Browns
Wright
Julius Solters
No. 1 Grid Stor eys and Heisman Trophy Winner
Benny Landsburry led the Independents to a 2227 total in bowling, with a 551 series as they beat the Potters 2227 to 1974 after winning the first game 733 659. Sandsburry surged with a 212 in the second tilt. Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr. won the Heisman with 651 points in the national vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eys
Benny Landsburry
Independents
Potters
Sandsburry
Lambert
Pittman
Enetts
Poling
Nile Clarke Kinnick, Jr
University ‘of Town
New York
League Mark Shatters Single-Game Scoring Record
The Independents rose to second place by winning two of three games and gaining three points from the Potters on the YMCA league night, as Carr China led the standings. Sold texts report Soviet forces breaking Finnish lines on multiple fronts near Lake Ladoga and advancing five to seven miles, with heavy guns captured and substantial materiel seized, while other fronts show mixed progress and local territorial gains for the Red Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Carr China
Potters
Y.m.ca
Lake Ladoga
Arctic Ocean
Irmish
Karelian
Gulf of Finland
Red Army
Vuoksa
Taipaleenioki
Leningrad
Perkjarvi
Viipuri
Terijoki
Grid Victim in Newark T Edwin Collins Tacks Benedict’s prep
Grid Victim Edwin Collins of Newark New York, a 17 year old tackle for St Benedict’s Roman Catholic Preparatory School, had his left leg amputated after injuries from a sama in a game. The report notes the severity and outcome of his injuries.
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T Edwin
Rip
Collins
Newark
St. Benedict's
Doal
Duquesne Considers Dallas Bowl Bid In East Clash
Cot ton bowl generalissimo J Curtis Sanford awaits Duquesne coach Aldo Donelli decision on 1 p.m. Dallas time. Boston College willing to play in Dallas and Duquesne nears a call about whether its unbeaten Nightriders join the No 1 nation game. If Duquesne passes Mississippi State could be next in line.
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Dallas
J. Curtis Sanford
Boston College
Duquesne University
Sanford
Texas A
Tennessee
Duquesne
Aldo
Buff) Donelli
Pittsburgh
Dusquene
Mississippi State
Double Title Contests on Tap for Cleveland Card
Cleveland fans will see two world title bouts in one card. Henry Armstrong defends the welterweight crown against Jimmy Garrison in a 10 round non title shift turned title bout, while AL Hostak challenges Eric Seelig for the middleweight title in a 15 round main event. Toronto’s Dave Castilloux fights Mike Gameire in a prelim as part of six bouts.
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Cleveland
Feddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Jimmy Garrison
Kansas City
AL Hostak
Seattle
Eric Seelig
New York
Cleveland News
Dave Castilloux
Toronto
Mike Gameire
Cleve- Tafid
Mendelson Junk Co. Buys Hides At High Prices
Mendelson Junk Co. advertises top rates for beef, calf, and horse hides with a buy period from November 10 to December 10. The notice emphasizes high cash prices and the company’s ongoing purchase program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelson Junk Co
Pitt honors 25 football letters for 1939 season
Pitt faculty committee awarded football letters to 25 players for the 1939 season with senior half back Dick Cassiano earning his third award. Lettermen include Harris Hawkins of New Martinsville and Emil Narick of Benwood, both in West Virginia.
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Pittsburgh
Pitt
Dick Cassiano
Harris Hawkins
New Martinsville
W. Va
Emil Narick Benwood
Broaddus Opens Season Next Tuesday at Philippi Gym
The 1929 40 Al derson Broaddus college basketball team debuts Tuesday at Philippi gym against the Clarksburg Coca Colas led by Neill Sappington. Freshmen also play, with Davis Independents matching Harod Mosser for the nightcap. Varsity may feature Captain Mannington and Boo Hurst at guard with Dunham center and Griffith forward, while new seating for 1200 and a cut track improve play.
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Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi Gymnasium
Clarksburg
Coca-Colas
Battle
S.ar
Neill Zipper
Davis Independents
Harod Mosser
Marshall College
Rex Pyles
Bob Mannington
Boo Hurst
Marcus Dunham
Kenneth Griffith
Bob Wootter
Ralph ‘Lasker
Howard Bowers
Don Wilmoth
Ed Hartigh
Carl Hinman
Sappington
Haggerty
Wardet
Emory and Henry
Coombs
Glenville and Company
Floatz Pelcast
Moundsville High School
Harriet Dunham
Bother
Matcum
Art Montgomery
Moundsville
Elwood Riley
Parsons
Tom Champ
Belington
LeRoy Kerney
Charleston
Hal Findley
Flemington
Traynor Eyes Coaching Job With Dodgers
Baseball gossip from New York reports Traynor may take a Dodgers coaching berth after leaving his Pittsburgh front office. Frank Dobson has signed for next season but location undisclosed. Other notes include Gosling in the British army, Kinnick and Maxwell awards, and a roundup of coaches and players around the sport.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Frank Dobson
Maryland
Francis J. Gosling, Jr
Penn
Lou Ambers
Nile Kinnick
Maxwell
Doc Sutherland
West Virginia
Bill Kern
Judge Landis
Cincinnati
Yanks
Joe DiMaggio
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Rabbit Maranville
Rochester
Rabbit
Marvin = MCarthy
Chicago Times
Dick Bartell
Detroit
Wynton Cochran
Fresno State College
David Harum
Powel Crosby, Jr
Sam Breadon
Hoss
Pie Dickers With Dodger Bosses To Become Coach
Pie Traynor, former Pirates pilot, is slated for a Brooklyn coaching job under Larry MacPhail and Leo Durocher. Pirates president Bil Benswanger would not block the move, Traynor consents to leave farm system post, and he prefers the National League despite an AL bid. A contract signing remains to finalize the deal.
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Cincinnati
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Larry MacPhail
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Durocher
Pie
Bil Benswanger
Traynor
Pirate
Fights Last Night Highlights by Associated Press
In Baltimore Kid Cocoa won a decision over Tommy Bland in a 146 1 2 to 147 1 2 bout with a ten round tally. In St Louis Gunnar Barland beat Eddie Simms over ten rounds at 197 3 4 to 196 3 4. In Bay City Roscoe Toles stopped Charley Belanger at 169 pounds to claim victory over Canada at six rounds.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Louis Kid Cocoa
Puerto Rico
Tommy Bland
Canada
ST. Louis
Gunnar Barland
Finland
Eddie Simms
Cleveland
Bay City
Mich
Roscoe Toles
Detroit
Charley Belanger
All American Team Chosen From Collier's Selection
New York December 8 selections for Collier's 59th annual All America football team list players by position from Oklahoma to Missouri. The piece notes Walter Camp’s gold football honor, the advisor board, and the five sectional teams used to pick the national All America squad.
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New York
Collier
Frank Ivy
University of Oklahoma
Nico Sarkkinen
Ohio State
Nicholas Drakos
Cornell
Joe Boyd
Texas A. & M
Harry Smith
U.S. C
Fadward Molinski
Tennessee
John Schiechl
Santa Clara
Paul Christman
Missouri
Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Tom Harmon
Michigan
Banks
McFadden
Tlomson
Coll Ner
Walter Camp
Collier's
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Midwes
East
All-America Squad Emerges From Sectional Teams
The announcement says the five sectional teams, nearly matching main frame caliber, can be called the All-America squad. It notes college play now runs two to four deep at each position and that today’s squad writes the story of success or failure.
Baseball Convention Heads Toward Premature End And Deals Delayed
The 1940s style meeting in Cincinnati adjourns late after fierce debates over three rule amendments. American Leaguers clash with National Leaguers regarding judge power while Clark Griffith earns praise for steering a key move. Cronin named to manage next All Star entry as waiver route limits free player trades.
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Cayle Talbot
Cincinnati
Lanciis
Griff
Clark Griffith
Washington
Yankees
Buck Newsom
Detroit
George McQuinn
Browns
Joe Cronin
Boston
San
Gronin
Lantz Divorce Suit Notice In Ty ler County West Va
In the circuit court of Tyler County West Virginia Georgia Kline Lantz files for absolute divorce against Charles Derwood Lantz nonresident. He must appear within one month after first publication to protect his interest. Publication ordered in Grafton Daily Sentinel. Clerk J Guy Allender represents plaintiff. Dates Dec 8 15 22.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Tyler County
West Va
Georgia
Kline Lantz
Pll
Charles Derwood Lantz
Grafton Daily Sentinel
USC Tops With One of College Footballs Bright Plays
University of Southern California delivered a dramatic late rally against Washington as Grenvele Lansdell threw a 75 second left touchdown pass to John Stonebraker, aided by Bob Holman, making a game winning play. Oregon State’s John Kisselburg and Ray Smith produced a 98 yard scamper for a score. Long runs and kickoffs highlighted the season with Ole Miss, Tulane, and Alabama noted for spectacular returns including a 93 yard kickoff by Bob Olson for Oregon-Oregon State.
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Bill White
New York
Lywood
University of Southern California
Grenvele
John Stonebraker
Bob Holman
Stonebakee
Lansdell
Ray Smith
Iciho End
Oregon State
John Kisselburg
Smith
A. P
Ole Miss
Tulane
K Mogg
Johnny Butler
Alabama
Tennessee
Clemson
Banks McFadden
Joe Blalock
Bark
Blalock
Pacific Northwest
Bob Ol‘son
O. S.C
Oregon
Bil de Correvont
Iowa
Goldberg's marriage planned for next Sunday in Pittsburgh
Marshall Biggie Goldberg former Pitt grid star now with the Chicago pro Carolina's will wed Florence Deutelbaum a 19 year old Pittsburgh model in Pittsburgh on Sunday after a wedding trip they will reside in Chicago.
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Pittsburgh
Marshall
Biggie) Goldberg
Pitt Grid
Chicago
Carolina
Florence Deutelbaum
Pittburg
Caicago
Woman Awarded 10000 In Railroad Injury Case
Mrs Nettie Smith of Charleston was awarded 10000 by a federal jury against the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for two legs cut off by a backing switch engine on December 13 1938. She had sought 50000 in damages.
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Charleston
Nettie Smith
Charlton
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburgh Man Fined For Drunkenness After Morning Court
Harry Lyons, 59, of Pittsburgh, was fined 610 and costs in municipal court after pleading guilty to intoxication. Police took him into custody at 9:50 last night. Lyons said it was his first arrest and apologized to Mayor P. F. Gillispie.
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Harry Lyons
Pittburgh
P. F. Gillispie
Lyo
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