Huskers Schedule Preview Faces Strong Big Six Defense
Lincoln bulletin outlines Nebraska Huskers aiming for a tough Big Six season. Coach Major Lawrence M. Jones rebuilds with returning linemen Fred Preston Robert Ludwick and Clarence Herndon plus led by Mike Francis and Wayne Blue in a powerful backfield. Key questions at quarterback and depth for a campaign opening with Iowa State and other major opponents.
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Nebraska
Lawrence M. Jones
National Guard
Fred Preston
Robert Ludwick
Wiesschleich
Clarence Herndon
George Abel
Meier
Jones
Huskers
Conn Pastor bout and Giants all stars memories in New York
The Associated Press recalls major New York sports moments from the past. Billy Conn stopped Bob Pastor in 13 rounds before 14 448 fans while a low punch ruled controversial. Three years earlier 40 382 witnessed the Giants beat college all stars 6 0 on Ward Cuff field goals. Five years ago Ralph Metcalfe moved into coaching at Xavier University New Orleans.
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Billy Conn
Bob Pastor
New York
Conn
New York Giants
Ward Cuff
Ralph Metcalfe
Xavier University of New Orleans
Kansas Fish and Game Meeting Sets Herington Session
The Kansas fish and game commission will hold its annual convention October 5 and 6 in Herington. Ed Dumm of Emporia serves as association president, and 43 county units are invited to attend. The policy committee proposed a code stressing nonpartisanship and stronger enforcement, with distribution of fish and game through local sportsmen and calls for broader legislative authority.
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Kansas Fish Game Commission
Herington
Kansas
Ed Dumm
Reiser Over Hopp In Major League Hitting Race
New York Sept 6 The pennant chase for batting honors quickened as Ted Williams of the Red Sox led the American league with a .411 average this week while Cecil Travis slipped to .360. In the National league Pete Reiser reclaimed the lead at .333 for the Dodgers, with Johnny Hopp dropping to .326 after a late surge. Nick Etten fell to .322 as the league leaders shifted among the top 10 hitters.
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Ted Williams
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Cecil Travis
Washington
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
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Johnny Hopp
Cardinals
Nick Etten
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Boston
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Siebert
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S. Chapman
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Chicago
Rizzuto
Reiser
Booklyn
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Mize
Walker
Brooklyn
Hack
Vaughan
iPitt
Medwick
Brook
Brown
Slaughter
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Southern Conference to Use Freshman Athletes
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association will allow freshmen to play varsity football this fall due to wartime losses. The executive committee approved a rule enabling all 86 member schools to field at least four freshmen, with flexibility if upperclassmen are scarce.
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Birmingham
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Midwestern sports chiefs clash over grid substitution rule
At a three day fall meeting Artie Eilers of Washington University denounces unlimited substitution as a backward step. Reeves E. Peters of Kansas City cites modest added game time but says many benefits outweigh it. Iowa State loses Bernard Mickelson to the Army while Stan Brown has already enlisted. Creighton plans a twilight game against St Benedicts Atchison on September 21 to attract late diners and Sunday golfers.
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Washington University
Missouri Valley Conference
Reeves E. Peters
Kansas City
Big Six
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Eilers
Iowa State
Bernard Mickelson
Stan Brown
Cyclone Letterman
Creighton
St. Benedict’s
Atchison, Kan
Omaha
Cavalry Squad Forms at Fort Riley Men From College and High School
Forty five former college and high school players answered the first call for cavalry replacement training center football team at Fort Riley Kansas. Lieut John Brown former Georgia star guard will coach the squad with Benny Sheridan former Notre Dame Albie Litwak former Western Reserve John Walker Louisiana State Ed Motley William and Mary. Players include Elmer Gedreon Fredi Rosko backfield mates of Tom Harmon at Michigan Dutch Allen of Iowa and Stanley Swacz Ohio University.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Cavalry
John Brown
University of Georgia
Brown
Benny Sheridan
Notre Dame
Albie Litwak
Western Reserve
John Walker
Louisiana University
Ed Motley
William and Mary
Elmer Gedeon
Fredi Rosko
Tom Harmon
Michigan
Dutch Allen
Iowa
Stanley Swacz
Ohio University
Fall Baseball Clashes Set for Final Three Weeks
The pennant races tighten as Brooklyn and St Louis battle in a wave of last-week matchups. Dodgers face Giants in a two game set while the Cardinals tangle with Reds, and crucial Intersections loom as Fitzsimmons Durocher plan a pitching rotation for a pivotal stretch run.
Hens'Crowd in as Toledo Fights for A A Playoffs
In a tense late-season race the Toledo Mud Hens trail Kansas City by a game and a half with three games left including a three-game series vs Indianapolis. Kansas City split with St Paul while Toledo beat Louisville 7 3 to keep hope alive. Milwaukee swept St Paul and rookie George Bink starred with six hits in 14 at bats.
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Ozark Wizard Leads Tom OShanter Golf Championship
Len Dodson of Missouri, the laughing bluff of pro golf, tops the 36 holes with 133, three under the PGA record pace, as Byron Asta and Ben Hogan chase in strong rounds. The field includes Vic Ghezzi and He Ransom, with Hogan close to the leaders.
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Chicago
Ozarks
Leonard ‘Dodson
Dizzy
Dean
Dodson
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Toke
Ben Hogan
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al Huske
Dekalbn
Ill
He Ransom
Fort Worth
Tex
Vic Ghezzi
Yankee Manager Prefers Yankees Farm Players
New York on Sept 6 Joe McCarthy says he will not call up players from the Yankees farms for fall inspection. He mentions the team has many open dates giving players little chance to get extra work. The piece notes his view of a strong Yankee team and mentions Fred Fitzsimmons exploring a bowling spot in Brooklyn. It also covers Joe Louis and Lou Nova contracts and Louis’s confidence in his punch.
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Joe Mc McCarthy
Yankees
Joe
Etcher
McCarthy
Fred Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
Joe Louis
Lou Nova
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Sports rumors mix of boxing, baseball and golf snippets
Al Weill warns a fighter should retire and declined a $1,000 offer for Lou Ambers. Gene Stack, drafted baseball player, gained 18 pounds on army grub and worries about weight before joining the Red Sox. Ted Williams returns with a new ball peal and eyes Fenway practice. Del Baker and Jack Zeller predict the Cards may beat the Dodgers. Dizzy Dean golfed 10 holes in one over par and taunts Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Bernard wins a Syracuse tournament hole in one after a misfire and claiming prize.
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Lou Ambers
Gene Stack
Ite Sox
Ted Williams
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Jack Zeller
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Dodgers
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Dizzy Dean
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Texas
Jackie Donovan
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Bus Ham Oklahoma City Quote on Coach Faurot
A reporter quotes Don Faurot of Missouri saying he has not urged players to avoid service. The remark frames college football figures amid a broader call to arms in wartime.
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Oklahoma City
Don Faurot
Missouri
Name changes for football clubs stir local debate
J P Wynne of the Lock Haven Express jokes about appointing a committee to rename teams Giants and Dodgers for clearer football identity. The piece notes Pittsburgh Hoys renaming struggles and cites Tony Musto and Joe Louis with light family banter. Boston College offices are said to be in the Liggett estate barns. A quip questions Denny Myers overseeing dog house remodeling if Eagles fail to win enough games.
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Lock Haven
Express
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Hoys
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Tony Musto
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Manhattan Rally Keeps Ban Johnson Title Hopes Alive
Manhattan wins third game of five against Junction City 5-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1 in central Kansas Ban Johnson championship. Junction City still leads.
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Kan
Junction City
Tola Wins Title in 13 Inning 1-0 Game
Tola, Kansas crowns Ban Johnson champion after a 13 inning pitcher’s duel that ends 1-0. The loser fails to win the pennant for the first time in five years, sealing the title for Tola.
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Kan
Kansas
Independence
French Language Puzzle Clue List From a Magazine
A dense list of crossword style clues appears in a vintage magazine, combining horizontal and vertical hints. Clues reference French terms, celestial notes, anatomy, and various short abbreviations, suggesting a broad word puzzle feature for readers.
Playoffs Even as Springfield and Joplin Rally
Blix Donnelly returns to form sparking the Cardinals to a 2 to 1 win over Fort Smith as Springfield fans 10 strikeouts with no earned runs. Hack Wilson drives in a 10 to 5 Streak for Topeka over the Joplin Miners and Owls roll 14 hits in the win.
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Joplin
Blix Donnelly
Cardinals
Fort Smith
Donnelly
Bill Syring
Redbirds
Arkansans
Hack Wilson
Topeka
Joplin Miners
Owls
Third game in Shaugnessy series set for tonight
The Shaugnessy series moves to Fort Smith and Topeka for its third game evenings. Teams hope to rebound after earlier losses as fans anticipate decisive outcomes in two travel venues.
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Fort Smith
Topeka
Dodge City Ties Pratt In West Kansas Baseball Race
Pratt and Dodge City split the western Kansas Ban Johnson division playoff, Dodge City winning last night 10 to 3 behind Ramsey four hits. Dodge City hammered Moon and Paregien. the deciding third game is set for Sunday at Dodge City.
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Ramsey Hel Pratt
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Paregien
Night Classes At Business College Announced
Night classes will start soon at the Business College with hours from 7 15 to 9 15 and tuition set at five dollars per month Adv.
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