Omize Leader of Sluggers in National League
National League figures show Johnny Mize led with 326 total bases in 531 at bats and a .614 slugging. Mel Ott topped home runs with 36 as Cincinnati's Ival Goodman Eric Lombardi Wally Berger among leaders, while Dimaggio set a strikeout record and Dodgers led in walks.
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New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Gas House Gang
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Mize
Joe
Ducky- Wacky) Medwick
Reds
Mize
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Ott
Jim Tobin
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Ival Goodman
Eric Lombardi
Wally Berger
Giants
Gards
Dimaggio
Medwick
Goodman
Lombardi
John Rizzo
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn
Berger
Ernie Kay
Babe Phelps
Vince Dimaggio
Jim Brown
St. Louis
Cubs
Boston
John»ne
Udson
Chicago
Dodgers
Camilli
Carnegie Tech Boys Visit New Orleans Before Sugar Bowl
Carnegie Tech football team traveling from Bay St. Louis to New Orleans for a city tour before the Sugar Bowl against Texas Christian on January 2. Coach Bill Kern says the players may shop and explore the city tomorrow before resuming Gulf Coast practice.
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New Orleans
Carnegie Tech
Bay St. Louis
Mass
Texas Chistian
Bill Kern
Gulf Coast
Punting duel looms in Rose Bowl between Duke and USC
In Pasadena USC faces Duke with Tipton the Red leading punting for the Blue Devils. Duke's 40.3 average and several 60 yarders highlight the contrast with USC's dangerous return threats led by Lans dell. Expect a battle of field position in the Rose Bowl.
Wrestling results from Reading and Indianapolis events
In Reading Joe Savoldi of Three Oaks Michigan pinned Sammy Cohen of Chicago at 210 pounds in 21 minutes 3 seconds. In Indianapolis George Zaharias of Pueblo Colorado won two falls over John Granovich of New York at 240 pounds, with Burns of Chicago and Roche of Decatur drawing against Stratton of Detroit and Silent Rattan of Indianapolis in a multi match card.
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Reading
Joe Savoldi
Three Oaks
Mich
Sammy Cohen
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
George Zaharias
Pueblo
Colo
John Granovich
New York
Bob Burns
Dorve Roche
Decatur
Drew
Walter Stratton
Detroit
Silent Rattan
Fears Future of Racing in This Country
Detroit December 21 Judge Joseph A Murphy earlier resigned as Detroit Fairgrounds racing director. He warned that excessive racing in some communities and aggressive publicity threaten the sport and urged stockholders and track owners to run public relations campaigns showing racing as civic life. He suggested a second Detroit track join civic attractions, not for profit. He warned racing associations push clean, high quality racing, noting large mutuel figures mislead the public about profits. He added prosperous times could paradoxically threaten racing as taxes and budgets shift.
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Detroit
Joseph A. Murphy
Detroit Fairgrounds
Associated Press
Murphy
Xxx
United States
Attendance Record For Orange Bowl Assured
Miami officials moved to boost Orange Bowl capacity to about 29 000 by adding 5 000 seats as 700 tickets remained on sale for the Tennessee Oklahoma clash. The state record stood at just over 23 000 at last year’s Miami Georgia game, and records were expected to fall.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Tennessee
Oklahoma
University of Miami
Georgia
Vets Landing Positions On Dodgers Team
New York dispatch reports Dodgers pursue top players including Al Simmons and Grover Cleveland Alexander may start opener. Readers debate No 1 athlete, while boxing figures like Tommy Farr and Ace Parker spark controversy. Duke rumors swirl about coach tricks and curious package notes to captains Tipton Hill.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Dr. Townsend
Brooklyn Dodgers
Daffy
Luke Sewell
al Simmons
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Superbas
Johnny Vander Meer
A. P
Jerry Natale
Ace Parker
Tommy Farr
Sid Hulls
London
Ancil Hoffman
Max Baer
Mike Jacobs
Dancing Bear
Jacobs
Maxie
Tony Galento
Mike
Tommy Loughran
Lou Nova
Tommy
Louis
Duke
Blue Devils
Wellesley
Rose Bow
Southern California
Eric Tipton
Dan Hill
Dukes
Duke Board of Strategy
Howard Jones
U.S.C
Boxing Roundup Fights Last Night
Fred Apostoli of San Francisco recognized as middleweight champion by New York Boxing Commission after stopping Al Qocozza of New York in four. Tommy Spiegel of Uniontown Pa outpointed Carl Guggino of Hartford Conn over eight rounds. Flat Buster Carroll of Lowell Mass outpointed Johnny Dean of Philadelphia in a bout in Miami.
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New. Haven
Fred Apostoli
San Francisco
New York Boxing Commission
al Qocozza
New York
Tommy Spiegel
Uniontown
Carl
Red) Guggino
Hartford
Conn
Skaggs & Co Gifts Message for Christmas Display
Skaggs and Co promotes a festive Christmas display offering gifts with or without purchase, encouraging customers to browse and enjoy the season. The message emphasizes generosity and seasonal cheer from the retailer.
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Skagggs & CO
Grafton High Cagers Trim Alumni in 51 to 24 Upset
Grafton High Bearcats opened the 1939 season with a decisive 51 to 24 victory over an Alumni quintet featuring last year’s regulars. Scoring leader Graham and Swisher paced the varsity, while O Conner led the Alumni with six field goals and a foul. The B team defeated Hi-Y 30 to 14 in the preliminary.
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Grafton
Ron McKinney
Grafton Floyd
Scotty
Hamilton
Hebb
Graham
Swisher
Bunner
Bob Denzie
Charlie Bell
Eddie
Ma” O'Conner
St. Vincent's Prep
Latrobe
Aulmni
Cats
McKinney
Yetory
Alumni
Soo
Foo
Edwards
O'Conner
See Doo
Bolyard
Foes
Besse Ood Prove
Boon
McDade
Tom Bolyard
Warrants Hint at Rumors of Horse Race Book in Grafton
Report notes rumors of a running horse race book near a room or rear area. The chief says he has heard rumors but has received no definite information or concrete counts to act on. The dialogue mentions a grand inquiry and possible warrants.
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Grafton
Local Artist Paints Life-Size Figures for Public Display
Bluefield reports Postin from Norfolk and Western shop foreman presented a life-size tech figure exhibited floodlighted to the public. The figure, painted by a local artist, drew attention at the display.
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Bluefield
W. A Postin
Norfolk and Western
Duke Blue Devils Stop for Rose Bowl Drill en Route
The Duke University football team stopped in Pine Bluff Arkansas for their first workout on the way to Pasadena to play Southern California in the Rose Bowl. About 120 people rode the Blue Devil special train from Durham amid an ovation. A practice stop is planned in Lubbock Texas with a Friday sightsee in Grand Canyon before arriving in Los Angeles Saturday morning.
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Pine Blupf
Ark
Mighty Blue Devils
Duke University
Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Pine Bluff
Blue Devil
Durham
N. C
Lubbock
Texas
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
Sonja Henie Spurs a New Era of Showoff Ice
New York reports that Sonja Henie has shifted ice skating from casual fun to a spectacle driven by showy costumes and dramatic routines. At Rockefeller Center pond skaters of all ages rehearse flashy moves under movie scout eyes, while critics stay cool and hands in pockets.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Sonja Henie
Norse Maid
Rockefeller Center
Associated Press
Gabby Hartnett Boosts Cubs With 1939 Hopes
Chicago December 21 Gabby Hartnett says the Cubs are stronger than in 1938 and claim they will seek more players to add punch. He names the Giants Pirates and Reds as the teams to beat in 1939 while noting recent trades could shift strength and addressing need for hard hitters at first base and in the outfield.
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Chicago
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Cub
New York
New England
Hartnett
Cubs
Gabby
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Giants
Bill Jurges
Ken O'Dea
Frank Demaree
Gus Mancuso
Dick Bartell
Hank Leiber
Sentinel
Labor factions clash over revised labor act role
Organized labor debates the strength and scope of a proposed revision to the labor relations act. CIO opposes changes while AFL plans a coordinated slate, arguing for appeals rights and protections in plants. Labor board officials back current language as courts decide. Critics eye WPA and un American activity debates in the Dies report context.
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Rage Une
Labor Board
CIO
AFL
Congress
Dies Fae
City friction near police chief and mayor sparks talk
An account from page one describes a confrontation in which the chief slapped the mayor and Eddy claims the chief apologized and suggested the incident ended. A woman notes she believes a woman’s place isn’t in the police chief’s office though she would allow the chief to complete her term.
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Eddy
Hind
Clie
Grafton Grand Jury to Probe Gambling Tangle
Courthouse chatter said a grand jury may be convened to probe the gambling situation in Grafton. A similar inquiry four years ago exposed the gambling racket and forced it underground for years.
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Grafton
Ninety Men Recalled to Huntington Plant
Ninety workers were recalled to the American Thermos Bottle Company plant in Huntington on December 21 after a rush of orders. The recall restores the force to full strength as the factory had been operating with a skeleton crew.
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Huntington
American Thermos Bottle Company
Lights Cut Off In Charleston After Sign Stake Damage
Lights along the Kanawha river boulevard failed after a worker drove a sign stake through the lighting cable. City officials said the outage lasted last night and may recur tonight while crews repair the system.
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Charleston
Kanawha River
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