Packers Aims High With Freshmen Backfield Boost
Green Bay and coach Curly Lambeau prepare the 1939 Packers with a deep roster. Only six veterans from the Western Division title squad will not return, while rookies from Nebraska, Fordham, Iowa and other schools join a potent passing attack featuring Herb er Isbell and Hutson. The town forecasts a strong season despite tougher league competition.
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Tin Can Derby Set With 30 Fast Model T Cars
Eastern Iowa championship Tin Can derby at West Liberty fairgrounds Sunday features 30 Model T cars racing in heats over a half mile dirt oval. Promoter Ray L. Dean reports prize money records. about half run straight T class, half in a high geared A division with some cars reaching 70 mph. Local entrants include Muscatine contenders and Eichenauer Cigar store entries. judges and officials listed.
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Checkers
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John Hall
Harold Tiedemann
Ben Bates
Championship games set for two leagues at Fletcherfield
The Intermediates and Juniors will conclude their seasons next week. Top teams Franklin and McKinley meet in the Intermediate final while McKee Feed and Grain faces Modern Dairy in the Junior final. Play opens Monday at 1 30 pm with additional 4 30 pm games and a potential third game Friday. J Sprouse struck out 11 as Hudson Garage beat Buick Garage 9 0.
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South End Merchants Clinch Second Half Lead In Doubleheader
South End Merchants defeat Knights of Columbus 5 to 2 in eight innings to strengthen their hold in the second half. Ford wild in multiple innings fuels Elks comeback as Wilton twirler keeps KC to two hits in second game 4 to 2. Haller triples and Grady drives in runs spark opening frame. Umpire Troxel and Swisher noted.
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Cobb's Speedster to Stay in U S as Pawn in Suit
John R. Cobb the world fastest driver may keep his speedster in the United States after a Utah court fight. Judge Herbert M. Schiller enjoins removal of the car at the request of Eda Wersba who holds a twelve thousand eighty four dollar judgment from New York City. A receiver was asked for the 312 ton machine.
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World Champions Win Doubleheader to Increase Margin
The New York Yankees swept the St. Louis Browns 11-0 and 8-2 in a doubleheader, widening their lead as White Sox and Red Sox faltered. Steve Sandra won his eighth without loss, Joe Gordon hit two homers, and Lefty Gomez allowed three in the nightcap. The Yankees’ streak reached seven wins as Boston fell 9-2 to Chicago.
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Armstrong Faces Loss Of Welter Title In Boxing Fallout
Henry Armstrong may lose his welterweight title after the Ambers rematch and fouls controversy. Writers note Armstrong remains a fans' favorite and a historic crowd-pleaser despite cuts in title hopes. In Omaha, Berwyn Junior Legion’s Berwyn IL joins Ottumwa regionals after eliminating Ottumwa’s squad with the Little World Series on the horizon.
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Unorthodox Blades uses four shortstops in one Cards game
The St. Louis Cardinals under Ray Blades showcase a record shifting lineup by using four different shortstops in three innings. Lyn Lary started, Jimmy Brown moved to short, Stu Martin pinch hit and played second, then Lynn Meyers and Don Gutteridge both saw action at short as Brown injured. The scene highlights Blades inventive managing and the ever changing defensive arrangement.
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Messenger Surges to Semi Finals in City Golf Meet
Fred Messenger the Muscatine high school principal and dark horse contender led the all city championship into the semi finals with a 41 42 match, narrowly beating Lawrence Korneman. Defending champ Harold Figg and Charlie Meerdink advanced as they eliminated Jack Schmalz and Jack O Neil, while Hank Nordeen reached the third flight semis with an 8 2 win. In Geneva, Mrs Mercedes Allbee and Mrs Rose Lee won two matches in the women's club championship.
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Round-Up Of Interesting Notes In Sports
Round-Up of notes from Atlantic City eddies to baseball and golf. Seabiscuit nears Sun Beau money on California gallops. Ambers eyed by NBA. Galento quip prompts Nova retort. M'Carthy relaxed on pennant races. Reds' world series prep involved large cash bets. Betty Jameson TV golf title bid. Amat hour debuts for reader cracks. Pirates buy Syracuse Chiefs with Johnny Gee deal.
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Dope bucket field still includes Sport Figg and others
The text notes the dope bucket remains intact with no scratches and running true. It lists Harold Sport Figg Charlie Meerdink and Jim Twohig as current favorites. Other survivors named include Morley Spot Stirlen Fay Schweitzer Harold Cochran and Dr. E L Emerson, inviting readers to pick a favorite.
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Spot” Stirlen
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Indees to Battle Donahue Sunday
The Donahue Sportsmen oppose the Muscatine Independent at Weed Park Sunday at 2 30 p m. Toughy Marti will pitch for Donahue after a 20 strikeout performance. Muscatine will counter with Mel Clark or Bill Wallarab. Kenny Huber handles catching for the Indees.
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