Illinois seeks applicants for state commission post
Dec 23 report says ten applicants seek the Illinois State Commission seat created by the death of McFarland. No date set for appointment. position pays 4400 dollars. The feature nickname Old Bald Eagle Mich appears in boxing circles, while Nate Lewis is known as the Rialto night. Lewis has decades in boxing as manager, pro, and matchmaker.
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Illinois State Commission
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Henry Horner
Bly
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Nate Lewis
Lewis
Future Of Razze Dazzle Not Hurt By Winning Elevens
Vanderbilt football boss Ray Morrison argues razzle dazzle style will endure despite orthodox teams winning this year. He notes LSU Nebraska Washington Northwestern Pittsburgh have strong power attacks, while Arkansas Marquette and Texas Christian sustain the aerial circus approach with deception through passing.
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Tenn
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt University
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Washington
Northwestern
Morrison
Southern Methodist University
Vanderbilt
Pittsburgh
Arkansas
Marquette
Texas Christian
Alumni dispute over NC State football coach firing
An alumni group of 60, calling themselves friends of Hank Anderson, says college officials acted without authority in not renewing the Notre Dame trained coach. Dr. Graham and Dean Harrelson deny, citing athletic council authority and a forthcoming trustees meeting. Anderson seeks reinstatement and mulls offers from Ole Miss and Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Hunk Anderson
N. C. State College
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
N. C. State
John W. Harrelson
Notre Nw
Tor Clark
Charlotte
Friends
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Anderson
Graham
University of Mississippi
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Three-Day Turkey Shoot Opens Thursday At Trotter Range
A three day turkey shoot begins Thursday morning at 10 o clock at George Trotter s range seven miles out on the Asheboro highway. About 75 turkeys will be offered as prizes to marksmen. The event runs Thursday Friday and Saturday with starts at 10 each day and continues into the late afternoon.
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George Trotter
Asheboro
Basketball Bills In New York Give Coaches Headaches
New York from December shows the basketball doubleheader idea expanding in the east. The format has boosted finances for teams but created scheduling and logistical headaches for eastern coaches as promoter Ned Irish proposed leasing arrangements.
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Iden
Ned Irish
Madison Square Garden
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Pacific Coast
Garden
Hippodrome
Ott And Medwick Ran Side By Side In Batting Race
SID FEDER reports the 1940 NL season saw Mel Ott lead in slugging with .588 and 314 total bases while Dizzy Medwick topped in total bases at 367 and 138 RBIs. Ott finished second in total bases and RBIs, with Medwick fourth in slugging at .677. Pirates led misc categories. Waner struck out least, Brubaker highest K count, Vaughan drew 118 walks.
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Bill Brubaker
Buc
Arky Vaughan
Connie Mack Seeks Ten Pennant at 74
Connie Mack, aged 74, celebrated his birthday in Philadelphia as manager of the Athletics he predicted he will deliver at least another pennant. He said he plans to keep managing and believes he has some of his best years ahead, while hoping to be the first to admit defeat if unable to lead successfully.
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California
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New York
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Bronx
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Spain
Tony Marino
Pittsburgh
Marino
Sixto Escobar
Puerto Rico
Escobar
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Barney Ross
Izzy Jannazzo
Schmeling Eyes Regaining Heavyweight Crown in Braddock Rematch
The 1936 upset of Joe Louis by Max Schmeling sets up a June 3 title shot against James J. Braddock, with Schmeling aiming to rewrite boxing precedent. Louis faces uncertainties after the loss as Braddock’s team signs a forfeit pact and questions linger on Schmeling’s long term plans and form.
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James J. Corbett
Jack Dempsey
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Braddock
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Pretzel Pounder
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Finland
Andre Lenglet
France
Arturo Godoy
Chile
Jorge Brescia
Argentina
Bobby Pastor
Golden Glover
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Injuries Jinx Enters Rose Bowl Line Up
The Rose Bowl scene brushes with injury as Washington star Al Cruver suffers a broken rib, jeopardizing his New Year appearance against Pittsburgh. Pitt back Bobby LaRue returns from a leg injury, while coach Jimmy Phelan orders full practice focusing on defense as Sutherland maintains secrecy around Panthers drills.
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Cruver
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al Cruver
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