Bramham Sees Bright Outlook For Minor Leagues
In New Orleans at the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meeting, president William G. Bramham reports baseball is orderly and profitable with 37 minor leagues today. He notes higher attendance, stricter owner screening, and a 50 percent security requirement for new clubs. Ray Harrell moved to the Cubs. Frisch declines Pelicans offer as majors loom.
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New Orleans
William G. Bramham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
L. H. Addington
Bramham
Ballyhoo
Chamber of Commerce
Association
Addington
Harrell
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Ray Harrell
French Baradagray
Dusty Cooke
Cincinnati Reds
New York
Frank Frisch
Walsh Favors Broad National Schedules for Service Teams
Senator Walsh accuses radical professors of skewing college sports news and proposes Army and Naval Academy teams tour nationwide. He argues Annapolis and West Point belong to the country and should play in the South, West, and other regions beyond a fixed few games.
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New York
David I .Walsh
Mass
Army
Naval Academy
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
New England
Annapolis
West Point
Pacific Coast
Pres
University of Chicago advocate for inclusive games and admissions
Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago urged games in which all students can participate, ten cent football admissions, and coaches with academic teaching roles. Walsh noted intramural sports fit colleges while major intercollegiate contests erase sectional, racial and class distinctions.
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Dent Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Walsh
State Eleven honors 15 selected by Charleston Gazette
Four Morris Harvey players lead the all conference team picked by the Charleston Gazette from coaches votes. West Virginia University and Marshall College were excluded. First team includes Kuhns, Howard, Vaught, Kendrack, Cobb, DiPasquale, Bickell, Mace, Starrett, Assay, and Porterfield across ends tackles guards center backs.
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Charleston
Morris Harvey
Golden Eagles
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia University
Marshall College
Walter Kuhns
Bethany
Hobby Howard
Davis-Elkins
MVey defeats champ Riffle in three rounds
Sunny Jim McVey, 189, a Pittsburgh negro, knocked out Scotty Riffle, 183, Morgantown, West Virginia heavyweight champion, in three rapid rounds at Fairmont. The 10 round bout ended with Riffle down twice in the second and once in the third before the stoppage.
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Fairmont
Sunny Jim McVey
Pittsburgh
Paddy Desmond
Wheeling
Harry Bonner
Moundsville
Kid Lambert
John King
Art Brown
Packers Hit Strong Edge In Giants Showdown
Green Bay packs strength with Don Hutson back and plans to air the ball against the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Curly Lambeau expects a more passing oriented attack to break through New York's defense as Ed Danowski and backs counter. Giants coach Seven Owens fears a letdown after two hot wins and notes Packers remain fresh and dangerous.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Green Bay Packers
Giants
Polo Grounds
Redskins
42Nd Street
Packers
Green Bays
Don Hutson
Curly Lambeau
Hudson
Cecil Isbell
Arnie Herber
Stout
Owen
Hutson
Isbell
Ed Danowski
Tuffy Leemans
Hank Soar
Ward Cuff
Fights Last Night in Three Cities
In Pittsburgh Fritzie Ziv won a decision over Vin cent Pimpinella. In Philadelphia Wally Sears defeated Al Ettore in a close bout. In Atlantic City Boss Montgomery beat Jack Sheppard in a Philadelphia vs Brooklyn card style event.
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Pittsburgh
Fritzie Ziv
Vincent Pimpinella
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Wally Sears
Minersville
al Ettore
Atlantic City
N. J
Boss Montgomery
Jack Sheppard
Zivic Beats Brooklyn Boxer in Ten Rounds
Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh claimed his 20th win of the 1938 season with a decisive ten round decision over Vincent Pimpinella of Brooklyn. It was Zivic's 16th straight victory, with Pimpinella landing occasional jabs but unable to match the Pittsburgh fighter. Zivic weighed 148 pounds to Pimpinella's 151 1/2 and about 1,000 spectators paid $1,700 to attend.
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Pittsburgh
Fritzie Zivic
Vincent P Mpinella
Brooklyn
Zivic
Pimpinella
Dempsey Wins First Edward J. Neil Memorial Medal
Jack Dempsey receives the inaugural Edward J. Neil memorial medal from the Boxing Writers Association for his ongoing contributions as boxer, referee, manager and speaker. Henry Armstrong earns honorable mention as the writers note his unique record of holding three world titles at once.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Edward J. Neil
Boxing Writers Association
Associated Press
Spain
Manassa Mauler
Dempsey
Fellows
Henry Armstrong
Potters Lose to Bernards in City Bowling Night
Bernard's team swept Potters 2020 to 1862 as Clyde Hickman led with 451 pins after a return to bowling. Elks defeated Gens 2013 to 1717 with Stansbury posting 445 while Garrell led Gens with 412. box scores follow.
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Ber-Nard
Potters
The
Elks
Bernard's
Clyde Hickman
Jolliffe
Stansbury
Garrell
Gens
Dumb Dan Abandons College Football Prospects
New York writer Gayle Talbot reports boxing manager Dumb Dan Morgen has given up on college football players. He recalls a Harvard prospect who fought without a head protector and quit after a punch to the ear, preferring truck driving and stevedoring to more fighting. Morgen says football players are natural fighters but fear ear injuries. Lou Nova trains for a 19 round bout with Tommy Farr, as Morgen watches.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Dan Morgen
Dan
Lou Nova
Tommy Farr
Lou
Harvard
Mr. Morgan
Cuban Signed By Senators In New Baseball Experiment
Washington notes president Clark Griffith plans another Cuban trial with Roberto Estalella a third baseman turned outfielder whose fielding has troubled him after strong hitting in the Piedmont league Griffith awaits results from a fresh look at Estalella who showed homer power in two noted appearances and is pursued by scouts as a potential asset for the Senators
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Washington
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Roberto Estalella
Buster
OtHeath
Tim
L Hickman
ATR
Chance
Nats
Roberto
Goose Goslin
Ward Tia
Jollitte
Stangbury
Chattan- Birtaen
Doga
Charlotte
Piedmont
Griffith
Pittmat
Lisk
Stansbury
Helionimus
Daugherty
Lane
Gens
Estatella
Gamslager
Gatrell
Griff
Beatty
Hickman
Eddie OConnor Poised For St Vincent Prep Basketball
Eddie O Connor a lanky all state center last year for Grafton High is expected to secure a berth on St Vincent Preps this winter coach Bill Rafferty reports after two weeks of drills Also contending is Johnny Lobis guard from last year runners up for the state title St Vincent fans predict the prep five may be among the school s best ever.
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Eddie O'Connor
Grafton
St. Vincent
Bill Rafferty
Berch
Johnny Lobis
Blind youth good jumper in Pittsburgh freshman track
Bill Kelley, 21, a sightless high school football injuries survivor, shows remarkable form as a possible high jumper for the University of Pittsburgh freshman track team. Coach Carl Olson notes his timing and memory for steps, predicting he will soon rank among top freshmen.
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Fittsburgh
University of Pitsburgi
Bill Kelley
Pittsburgh
Carl Olson
Bill
Olson
Kelley
Collier’s All-America Grid Eleven Selected
Texas Christian and Cornell place two players each on Collier’s All-America team chosen by Grantland Rice. Notables include TCU quarterback David O’Brien and Ki Aldrich, Cornell guards Roth and McKeever, with bowls of other major programs represented.
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Cornell
Ralph Keikkinen
Michigan
A. Sidney Roth
Ki Aldrich
Texas Christian
David O'Brien
Robert MacLeodepartmouth
Vic Bottari
California
Marshall Goldberg
Pittsburgh
Hackbarth and McLeod in 13 hole senior golf playoff
In Augusta Georgia Otto Hackbarth of Cincinnati and Fred McLeod of Chevy Chase Maryland tied 154 after four rounds in the second annual seniors golf tournament at the Augusta natones course. Jock Hutchison, last year’s winner, shot 158 after faltering late.
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Augusta
Otto Hackbarth
Cincinnati
Fred McLeod
Chevy Chase
Mad
Augusta Natones
Jock Hutchion
Til
McLeod
Seninne
Hutchison
Weston sales rise as cattle market reports tallies
Officials reported about 70,000 head of cattle sold this season at two Weston markets. Weston Livestock Sales recorded receipts of just over $1,000,000 for 58,917 cattle sold. Central West Virginia Livestock Marketing Association noted 11,000 lambs, sheep and calves sold during the season.
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Weston
Weston Livestock Sales Company
Central West Virginia Livestock Marketing Association
Man Worthy Of His Arm Guarded Outfield Play
A local observer praises a standout outfielder noted for his strong throwing arm and defensive impact, highlighting his athletic flair and potential contributions to the team.
Dempsey predicts Louis downfall after long run
Boxing notes from New York reflect Jack Dempsey predicting Joe Louis will falter after a long title reign due to ring rust and complacency. The piece mentions Lou Nova’s manager Ray Carlin defending Nova, Tunney weighing in, and various punchy asides about rivals, training camps, and college players in the scene.
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Sid Feder
New York
Jack Dempsey
Joe Louis
Jack
Ray Carlin
Lou Nova
Lou
Gene Tunney
Nova
Tommy Farr
Louis
Dempsey
Carlin
Eddie Neil
Eddie
Buckman
Ham Fisher
Joe Palooka
Sparmate
Bill Kern
Bil Kern
Carnegie Techs
Notre Dame
Auburn
Junie Burns
Plainsmen
Schedule For Grafton Juniors Is Announced
After a meeting of valley junior high coaches in Clarksburg last night coach Mick ey McDade of Grafton Junior High revealed the Bearkittens schedule for the coming cage season. Stanley Jeranko of Northview Junior High was re elected president of the association. The slate lists games against Summit Park Buckhannon Northview Weston Fairmont Miller Morgantown Broadway and Central with dates from January to February and venues including home and away assignments.
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Valley Junior High
Clarksburg
Charles “Mickey" McDade
Grafton Junioior High
Bearkittens
Stanley Jeranko
Northview Junior High
Summit Park
Buckhannon
Northview
Weston
Fairmont
Miller
Morgantown
Broadway
Central
Wrestling Results From Three Cities Last Night
Jim Londos defeated Chief Little Wolf in North Bergen New Jersey at 41 by DEN in a 205 to 218 bout. Gino Garibaldi beat Robert Langeman in Camden New Jersey in two straight falls. Steve Casey pinned Ernie Dusek in Boston Massachusetts in 1 36 0.
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North Bergen
N. J
Jimmy Londos
New York
Chief Little Wolf
Trinidad
Colo
Camden
Gino Garibaldi
Robert Langeman
Quebec
Boston
Steve (Crusher) Casey
Ireland
Ernie Dusek
Omaha
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