Baseball trades and signings sweep across major leagues
The Dec 11 market roundup details a flurry of moves as clubs contract and acquire players. Feller’s property issue settles with Cleveland, while Rickey eyes Dean. The American and National Leagues trade pitchers, infielders, and outfielders, with Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Pirates, Phillies, and Browns making key transactions as the winter meetings wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Giants
Bousht
Lou Wt
Phillies
Eddie Jo Rees
Mickey
Mark Koenig
Cardinals
Charlie Gelbert
Virgil Davis
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Heinie Manush
Dutch Brandt
Pittshhurch
Ralph Birkofer
Cookie Lavagetto
Linus Frey
Cubs
Woody English
Roy Henshaw
Frenchy Bordararay
Jim Jordan
Emil Leonardo
Nbs
Geet Frey
English
Henshaw
Joe Marty
San Francisco
Cash
Johnny Gill
Gene Lillard
Joe Vitter
Allen
Browns
Newell Kimball
Los Angeles
Pirates
Birkofer
Lavagetto
Brooklyn
Brandt
Lee Handley
Bees
Haslin
Giants
Mage
Vincent DiMaggio
San Diego
Rupert. Therapean
Jim Chani
Trautman Elected President of American Association
A year ago George Red Trautman was chosen president of the American Association for a ten year term. The record mentions Thomas J. Hick as a past head football coach at North Carolina State and recalls Bat Battating’s earlier action at Madison Square Garden involving Al Singer.
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Associated Press
Tadiy
George
Red) Trautman
American Assorkation
Thomas J. Hick
Jotn
PP. Smith
North Carolina State
Bat Battatinn
al Singer
Madison Square Garden
Bethany College Beats Sterling In Kan City Matchup
Bethany college defeated Sterling college 36 to 80 in a basketball game played in Sterling Kansas. Wilkey led Sterling with 17 points while Malmgren and Warren each added eight for Bethany.
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Bethany Cagers
Sterling
Kan
Bethany College
Sterling College
Wilkey
Malmgren
Warren
Bethany
Joan of Arc remembered after brutal death and sainthood
The article recalls Joan of Arc’s execution at Rouen on May 30 1431 condemned for wearing men’s clothing and later vindicated Innocent in 1456. It notes her beautification in 1809 and canonization in 1920, while criticizing the injustice of her death and praising her legacy. It also references a Renaissance hymn note naming and teases a future piece on reverse football.
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Orteana
Joan of Arc
Domremy
France
Orleans
Joan
Seine
Rouen
Innocent
Rome
Benedict XV
First High Game Play at Winfield Opens Lions Season
Coach Edd Wood and 12 Lawrence players travel to Florence for an EK conference opener against Florence High School. The Lions then face Wichita North in Wichita as part of a schedule against strong out-of-conference foes. Ten players including Bobby Allen and Lawrence Charlton made the trip. Kansas Jayhawks host Southwestern College in an exhibition with 4,500 expected in Winfield. lineups include KUs Cox, Noble, Holliday, Rogers, Fralle and Southwestern’s Tucker, McDonald, Traugott, Bratches, Porter. Backfield coach Dewey Luster named at Oklahoma University starting Jan 1.
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Edd Wood
Lawrence
Florence
Lions
Wichita North Redskins
Wichita
Chanute High School
Bobby Allen
Everett Buhler
Lawrence Charlton
Rusty Frink
Maurice Jackson
Billy Johnson
John Krum
DeWitt Potter
Donald Wetzel
James Willey
Kansas Jayhawkers
Winfield
Southwestern College Builders
Eran
K. U
F.C. Allen
Winfield High School
Jayhawkers
Allen
Cox and Noble
Holliday
Rogers
Fralle
Luster
Dewey (Snorter) Luster
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma University
Tom Stidham
Ad Lindsey
Baker Fans Await K. U. Cage Battle Wednesday
Baker in Baldwin braces for a Wednesday December 16 game against Kansas. The 30th anniversary of Phog Allen era Baker basketball will be celebrated with invited alumni Tamar Hoover Wilbur Arnett Ernest Preston Claude Mason Claude Sample Cub Brainard attending. First Baker court appearance since 1908 features Liston era and Jayhawk standout Tommy Johnson in 21 to 18 KU win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamar Hoover
Kansas City
Wilbur Arnett
Seattle
Wash
Ernest Preston
Los Angeles
Calif
Claude Mason
Sapulpa
Okla
Claude Sample
Washington, D. C
A “Cub” Brainard
Beaumont
Baker Court
Liston
Baker
Tommy Johnson
K. U
Jayhawk
Eae
Razorbacks to Meet Marquette in Cotton Bowl Clash
Arkansas, SWC champions, poised to accept a Cotton Bowl invitation to face Marquette in Dallas on New Year’s Day. Cotton Bowl president J Curtis Sanford to confer with Arkansas officials. Marquette athletic director Conrad Jennings approves. Also: Frosty Cox drills 65 freshmen basketball candidates in Colorado Boulder field house after varsity practices.
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Razobacks
Marquette
Dallas
Tex
University of Arkansas
J. Curtis Sanford
Cotton Bowl Association
Arkansas
Conrad Jennings
Alee
Colorado Fresh
Boulder
Colo
Frosty Cox
Colorado U
Cox
Frosty
Wagner Reelected Commissioner Of Semi Pro Baseball
Honus Wagner, famed Pittsburgh shortstop, is reelected as commissioner of the national semi pro baseball congress. Also included are Elks bowling scores with high games and tonight’s matches featuring Schwinley v Guffin in tenpins and Menger v Yancy in sevenback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogt
Brinkman
Schwinley
Guffin
Menger
Yancy
Baseball Sidelights and Roundup From New York
New York December 11 roundup notes General Manager Slapnicka of the Indians wires news to Bob Feller as Will Harridge reveals umpire farming plans. Eddie Ainamith joins the American staff. Connie Mack laments low mood. Lee Keyser hoped Landis would send Feller to Des Moines for a $200,000 auction. Max Schmeling fumes at reporters and misreads English. Horace Stoneham’s party cited as lavish. Ralph Guidahl owns two Pekingese named Out and In. Freddie Steele and Bobby Doerr are mentioned for the East. Eddie Collins predicts Doerr’s rising stardom within a year.
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New York
Slapnicka
Indians
Bob Feller
Will Harridge
American League
Ed Rommel
Ed Gharrity
Eddie Ainamith
Southern Association
Connie Mack
Red Sox
Higgins-Werber
Connie
Lee Keyser
Des Moines
Landis
Feller
Lee
Horace Stoneham
Horace
New York Gazette
Ralph Guidahl
Freddie Steele
Eddie Collins
Bobby Doerr
San Dieo
Eastern Stars Named for Charity Grid Game
The Shrine east charity grid game selections list 22 top college players from Ohio State Illinois Northwestern Minnesota Marquette Purdue Wisconsin Yale Carnegie Tech Dartmouth Duke Pennsylvania Princeton Colgate Fordham and other eastern and southern schools. Coaches Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr name the squad with workouts in Chicago before westward travel.
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San Francisco
Dec
Dick Hanley
Andy Kerr
Merle Wendt
Charles Hamrick
Ohio State
Ken Nelson
Illinois
Donald Geyer
Steve Reid
Steve Toth
Northwestern
Ed Widseth
Earl Svendsen
Minnesota
Ray Buivid
Marquette
John Drake
Purdue
Ed Jankowski
Wisconsin
Larry Kelley
Yale
Nestor Henrion
Carnegie Tech
John Handrahan
Ty Ray
Dartmouth
Clarence Parker
Duke
Frank Murray
William Kurlish
Pennsylvania
Ken Saubach
Ritter
Princeton
Relyva
Colgate
Pierce
Fordham
Chicago
Joe Louis Fights Monday In Cleveland Boxing Show
Eddie Simms, a 26 year old Cleveland Slovenian with a kayo wallop, prepared today for a 10 round bout Monday against Joe Louis the Detroit champion. Simms was named Louis opponent after John Risko broke a rib in training. Louis expected to weigh about 202 pounds with Simms at 199.
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Cleveland
Eddie Simms
Joe Louis
Detroit
Cleveland News
Louis
Johnny Risko
Simms
Promoters Play Saturday at Home Against Kansas City Team
Lawrence high school Promoters colored basketball team opens home season Saturday night at 8 o'clock against R. T. Cole high school of Kansas City Missouri. Admission is 10 cents. Last Friday in Kansas City the Promoters lost 21 to 13 on a small court. Coach David Massey expects a stronger showing on the home floor. The team tied for the Missouri Kansas Athletic association championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
R. T. Cole
Kansas City
David Massey
Kansas State College
Frank Root
Hays
Root
Aggie
The
Bee
Aggies
Huskies Give Line Credit for Title
Washington’s front-line drive powered a season of dominance as the Huskies win the Rose Bowl bid. Coach Phelan notes the forward wall’s strength, allowing only 22 ground and 19 air first downs by opponents all year. Starcevich, Wiatrak, Bond, and Johnson anchor a strong line highlighting key defensive and rushing feats.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Jimmy Phelan
Washington
Minnesota
Mighty Gophers
Gophers
University of Idaho
California
Washington State College
Huskie
University of Oregon
Webfoots
Max John Starcevich
Huskies
Stanford
Oregon State
The
John Wiatrak
Charles Bond
Starcevich
Dick Johnson
Frank Peters
Steve Slivinski
Vic Markov
Cue Title at Stake in World Three Cushion Meet
Kinney Matsuyama of Japan faces Welker Cochran in Chicago for the world three cushion title as Willie Hoppe’s play opens a potential playoff. A Cochran win could force a three way tie with Matsuyama and Denton, while Layton’s result affects the standings. Aggies on road trip as Kansas State plans Evansville visit after Dec 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kinney Matsuyama
Japan
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Matsuyama
Cochran
Willie Hoppe
New York
Graying
Boy Wonder
Hoppe
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Layton
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
Denton
Aggies
Manhattan
Frank Root
Kansas State
Evansville
Ind
Evansville College
Mount Dread football action eyed by KU athletic board
The Kansas University athletic board and a state regents committee plan to meet next Monday to discuss the Mount Dread football situation amid rumors and a bust athletic program. They aim to determine why KU football receipts have fallen and why this season was poor, with a report due December 28. The board faces a tough task, as faculty control and regent oversight complicate decisions. The article also covers KU basketball at Winfield, Coach Allen's outlook, and notable comments from Haskell and Pittsburg figures.
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Edward
Edward Wally Simpson
Baldwin
Eddie
K. U. Athletic Board
Mount Dread
Playboy Eddie
K. U
Athletic Board
State Board of Regents
Jand
Kk. U
Regents
Board of Regents
K. U. Athletics
Athletic Association
E. UL
Francis Named on Collier’s All-America Team in 1936
New York December 11 selections for Collier’s All-America football team were announced. Notable picks include Yale ends Kelley and Tinsley, Minnesota tackle Widseth, Fordham center Wojciechowicz, TCU quarterback Baugh, and Nebraska fullback Francis. The panel praised the year’s offensive emphasis and noted LSU and Minnesota as standout programs.
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New York
Collier's
Walter Camp
Toay
Kelley
Yale
Tinsley
Louisiana State
Widseth
Minnesota
Daniell
Pittsburgh
Reid
Northweatern
Starcevich
Washington
Wojciechowicz
Fordham
Baugh
Texas Christian
Frank
Buivid
Marquette
Francis
Nebrastka
Rancis
Midwest
Cottonwood Trail
Frank and Kelley
Princeton
Ray
Dartmouth
Stewart
Herwig
California
Gilbert
Auburn
Basrak
Duquesne
Murray
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Nebraska
Parker
Duke
Dickens
Tennessee
Falaschi
Santa Clara
Goddard
Washington State
East
Pairings Listed for Ping Pong Tourney at Indoor Golf School
Earl Whitaker announces the championship flight pairings for the ping pong tournament at 706 Massachusetts Street. Ten byes noted. entrants may still join tonight. Matches begin immediately with two consolation brackets to ensure three games for all first round losers.
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Massachusetts Street
Earl Whitaker
Whitaker
Holland Named Captain for Aggies Football Season
Rolla Holland of Iola was chosen honorary captain for the season by Kansas State College. An All-Big Six guard, Holland repeats the honor for the 1937 season. Louis Sweat of Cedar, Kan was elected captain of the 2 mile team. Electronia were announced at a banquet for the teams and Manhattan High School. Marchemont Schwartz of Creighton University spoke.
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Holland
Aggies Manhattan
Kansas State
Rolla Holland
Iola
Louis Sweat
Cedar
Kan
Electronia
Manhattan
Marchemont Schwartz
Creighton University
Valley Grove community notes and gatherings in Russell Stewart home
Lew Wiley hosts at Oakalocaa as unit holds program on good literature in the home. Prize awarded to Mrs. Walter Love in a contest led by Mrs. Dana Smith. Officers elected with Mrs. Russell Shaw re elected president and others named. Next meeting set for January 5 at Mrs. C. M. Jones. Charivari for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Champion draw a hundred attendees. Various visits and club meetings reported. George Gentry, dies. survives Will, Guy, Charles Gentry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wiley
Oakalocaa
Russell Stewart
G. R. Shultz
G. R. Iiltam
Eberhard
W. C. Alveyy
M. Jones
Walter Love
RD. Shaw
Frank Brine
Arthur Ousdah
So and So Club
Merle Holladay
Herbert Champion
Oskaloosa
Democratic Central Committee
Vernon King
Lawrence
Winfordby
Ida Blaylock
Mildred
J. E. Holladay
Grover Husted
van Nowak
McLouth
Jimmie Holladay
Midland
Tom Holladay
Earl Beard
Grantville
George Gentry
R. £. C'rake
Will
Guy
Charles Gentry
Theodore
Boy
Bee Cantey
Nellie
Minnie Longrobe
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Fellers
Dean
Dizzy Dean
Branch Rickey
Kenesaw M. Landis
Victory For Owners
St. Louis Cardinals
Jon
Player Mart
Jack
Salveson
Thornton Lee
Senators
Earl Whitehill
Whitehill
George Blachelder
Milwaukee
Vaettelie
Jim Gleeson
Mike Meola
Dusty Cooke
Minneapolis
Pil Werher
Athletics
Intieliey Pinky Higgins
John Peacock
Chicago Cubs
Ray Pepper
Welles
Werber
Peacock and Handley
Gelbert
Davis
Cards
Tommy Thevenow
Chiozza
Ray Benge
St. Paul
Pittsburg
Jena Junior College
Kirksville
Warrensburg
Peru
Neb
Maryville
Fort
Guida P'Arezza
John
John Hix
Phi
of Arene, Cai
Nei Ae
Kansas
Roy Holliday
Bremen
Max Schmeling
Max
Braddock
Max Machon
Joe
Yussel the Mussel
Jacobs
Husky Eddie Simms
Detroit Negro
Columbus
Ohio
Everett Marshall
Paul Jones
Houston
Texas
Hertford
Conn
Danny O'Mahoney
Ireland
Jimi Coffield
Camden
N. J
Gino Garbaldi
St. Louis
Jon Cox
Bond
Markov
Slivinski
Wiatrak
Max Starcevich
Cochrane
Soviet Union
Pek Eve
Sars Potter
Jayhawker
Southwestern
Kansas Aggies
Dr. Allen
Washburn
Ray Noble
Fred Pralle
O. K
Noble
Praile
Mike Getto
University of Pittsburgh
Panther
Harry Colmery
Topeka
American Legion
Colmery
Gette
Haskell Indians
Haskell Athletic Department
von Maur Department
Davenport
Towa
Haskell Institute
Ransis
St. Ambrose’s
R. B. von Maur
Middle West
Clarence Douglas
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Pat Earl Patton
Dick Rice
Billy Hutson
Allphin 'S
Reynolda
George Gauck
Dr. Alexander
Q. Stone
R. Barber
L. Hart
Joe Traylor
Bushee Sr
G. Tucker
Lon Buzick
Calvin
Pardee
R. Seacat
O. Barteldes
Fred Jaedicke
Bud Coy
George Hulteen
Valley Grove
Carl
Turkey Shoot
American Legion Gun Club
Highway
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